Mexico
Republic 8 Reales 1869 A-DL MS62 NGC, Alamos mint, KM377, DP-As07. Possessing a good strike, boldly accentuated details, clean fields, and a beautiful golden sheen, everything about this example defies common observations for the type. The fascinating consecutive "x" body composition of the serpent is clearly displayed. Dunigan and Parker comment that "high grade examples are quite rare." This piece is the true embodiment of that statement with only one specimen graded higher at NGC.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 700-1000 USD