Lot 1110
Mexico - War of Independence. Oaxaca Royalist Coinage. 8 Reales, 1812. Eliz --; WR-29 var.; Y-768; C-922; KM-168 var. 26.99 grams. Ferdinand VII, 1808-1833. Cast Royalist coinage of Lt. General Savaria. Large Lion variety. Voided cross, lion and castle at upper angles, F.o and 7.o at lower, three rosettes in field. Reverse: Large lion within shield with double border of eight X's; above, countermark of "ZEI," "ZEV," or "VE" monogram in square indent. Choice problem free surfaces, with handsome toning. Superior example of type, and Possibly Unique.
The photograph in Pradeau, pl. XIII, no. 4, reverse only, was taken from this coin. The illustrations for Y-768 and C-922 are copied from the Pradeau picture. Since these standard references use the photo of this specimen, and none of them mention that the reverse counterstamp is actually a monogram, but rather simply calling it a "V," it is quite probable that this coin is unique. NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000.
Ex Dr. Pradeau Collection. Pradeau Sale III, Superior, 11-71, lot 1562, realized $3250.
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