MEXICO: Republic, AR 8 reales, 1849-GC, KM-377.7, DP-GC06, assayer MP, obverse scratches; this example is well struck with only slight weakness at center, nice and abundant luster on both sides., AU. In 1844, a government mint was erected at Guadalupe y Calvo to strike coinage from the locally discovered Rosario silver vein. The mint was closed in 1850.

Estimate: USD 800 - 1000