CNG 100, Lot: 918. Estimate $1250. Sold for $1700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MEXICO, Guerra de Independencia. Suprema Junta de América. Fernando VII. Prisoniero, 1808-1813. AV Fantasy 8 Reales (40mm, 27.06 g, 6h). Imitation of an AR 8 Reales Insurgent Coinage – National Congress. Unknown mint. Dated 1812, but modern striking. VICE • FERD • VII • DEI • GRATIA • ET • 1812 •, caracara (native falcon) with spread wings standing facing on nopal cactus growing from a three-arched bridge / + S • P • CONG • NAT • IND • GU • T • 8S • So • Mo •, vertical hand holding a bow and arrow; below, a crossed halberd with quiver and arrows; below that, a sling. Cf. BW 88.1 & KM 215.1 for type in silver. Choice EF, lustrous, light hairlines. A well-engraved and executed fantasy.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Superior (20 February 2005), lot 5381.