La Comandancia Militar, Mexico, 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, LCM countermark (after 1812) on a Chihuahua bust 8 reales 1817RP struck over a Chihuahua cast bust 8 reales no date (1810-13) assayer RP. KM-194.2; CT-395. 24.90 grams. This piece is a fascinating example of the need for good coinage during the War of Independence, with both countermark and overstrike, the LCM bold and complete (VF) and the host coin Fine with original host coin control marks still visible, small divots below crown on reverse. ($500-750)