423, Lot: 483. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MEXICO, Primera República. 1823-1863. AV 8 Escudo (36mm, 26.93 g, 6h). Guanajuato mint. Dated 1850 Go PF. Eagle standing facing on cactus, wings spread, grasping snake in beak and right talon; all atop laurel and oak wreath / Hand left, pointing to open book inscribed LEY and holding liberty cap on pole. BW 212.3; KM 383.7; Friedberg 72. Good VF, rim knick, underlying luster.

From the WRG Collection.