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Republic gold "Hand on Book" 8 Escudos 1859 Mo-FH MS64 NGC, Mexico City mint, KM383.9, Fr-64. Obv. Hand on book with cap above. Rev. Eagle, with snake, on cactus. An astounding example of this conditionally rare issue. The strike, while a touch soft in minor areas, has all the details visible. The surfaces are exceptional for the type, with prooflike fields and only tiny marks. The only Mint State example of this issue certified by NGC and PCGS combined.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 6000-7000 USD
Republic gold "Hand on Book" 8 Escudos 1859 Mo-FH MS64 NGC, Mexico City mint, KM383.9, Fr-64. Obv. Hand on book with cap above. Rev. Eagle, with snake, on cactus. An astounding example of this conditionally rare issue. The strike, while a touch soft in minor areas, has all the details visible. The surfaces are exceptional for the type, with prooflike fields and only tiny marks. The only Mint State example of this issue certified by NGC and PCGS combined.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 6000-7000 USD