CNG 100, Lot: 919. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MEXICO, Primera República. 1823-1863. AV 8 Escudos (37mm, 26.99 g, 7h). Ciudad de México (Mexico City) mint. Dated 1861/51 Mo CH. REPUBLICA MEXICANA•, eagle standing facing on cactus, wings spread, grasping snake in beak and right talon; all atop laurel and oak wreath / LA LIBERTAD EN LA LEY, hand left, pointing to open book inscribed LEY and holding liberty cap on pole; below, (star) 8E.Mo.186(over 5)1.C.H.21Q.^S. BW 212.9; Grove 5173; KM 383.9. Choice EF, lustrous, some light hairlines.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams.