MEXICO. Mexico Numismatic Society Historic Coins Series Gold Medal, 1974-Mo. Mexico City Mint. NGC MS-68. Grove-not listed; KMX-257a. Weight: 41.53 gms. Mintage of only 100 pieces. Coins on medals series I # 6. Obverse of an 1810 Zacatecas L. V. O. 8 Reales in center with legend "CONMEMORATIVA DE LA MONEDA MEXICANA" above, "GUERRA DE INDEPENDENCIA 1810 - 1821" below in two-lines; Reverse: The reverse of the coin at the center with legend "MEXICO 1536 PRIMUM NUMISMA AMERICAE" above, "ACUNACION DE ZACATECAS SOCIEDAD NUMISMATICA DE MEXICO" below in two-lines. This nicely preserved example displays a pale golden coloration with immaculate brilliant surfaces and frosted devices. From the Pat Johnson Collection.
