Triton XIX, Lot: 798. Estimate $2000. Sold for $3250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MEXICO, Primera República. 1823-1863. Pattern CU 8 Reales (37mm, 12h). Naming San Luis de Potosí mint, but struck at the London mint. Dated 1829 P^I JS. Eagle standing facing on cactus, wings spread, grasping snake in beak and right talon; all atop laurel and oak wreath / Liberty cap; glory of rays in background. Cf. KM Pn20 (for type in silver); Guttag 3081A; Paul Gerber Collection (Part II, Spink America, 3 June 1996), lot 416. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 64 BN.