MEXICO. 8 Reales, 1829-Pi JS. San Luis Potosi Mint. NGC MS-64.

KM-377.12; DP-Pi04. This example is commendable on a state of preservation and a strong strike that are elusive for early Republic 8 Reales. A silvery-white luster coats this piece, with just one splotch of golden tone that is well placed on the cap. Light friction in the fields is the only thing withholding this example from an even higher mark, but given that this is the second highest graded example from NGC, it is hard to lodge any complaint against this near-Gem example.