MEXICO. 8 Reales, 1870-Pi PS. San Luis Potosí Mint. Republic. NGC MS-61.
KM-377.12; DP-Pi58. The single finest certified, this example possesses sparkling luster in the fields and traces of faint tone over the surfaces. The strike is sharp and nearly full in the centers with a some softness appearing around the date. A VERY RARE date on account of the fact that much of the mintage traveled to Asia and, accordingly, is oft-encountered with chopmarks or evidence of aggressive mishandling. As such, a coin that should be of utmost interest to collectors focusing upon Cap and Rays 8 Reales that claim both absolute and condition rarity.
Estimate: $2000.00- $3000.00