MEXICO. Mexico Numismatic Society Historic Coins Series Gold Medal, 1976-Mo. Mexico City Mint. NGC MS-68. KMX-261a. Weight: 41.64 gms. Mintage of only 100 pieces. Coins on medals series I # 8. Obverse of an 1811 Supreme National Congress of America 8 Reales at the center legend "MEXICO 1536: PRIMUM NUMISMA AMERICAE" above, "AMONEDACION DEL GENERAL IGNACIO LOPEZ RAYON SOCIEDAD NUMISMATICA DE MEXCIO" below in two-lines; Reverse: Reverse of the coin at center with legend "COMMEMORATIVE DE LA MONEDA MEXICANA." above, "GUERRA DE INDEPENDENCIA 1810 - 1821" below in two-lines. This bright and flashy superb Gem exhibits hard brilliant reflective surfaces with frosted devices offering a cameo effect with a pale golden coloration. From the Pat Johnson Collection.
