MEXICO. Mexico Numismatic Society Historic Coins Series Gold Medal, 1979-Mo. Mexico City Mint. NGC MS-67. KMX-M267a. Weight: 41.64 gms. Mintage of only 50 pieces. Coins on medals series I # 9. Obverse of an 1822 8 Reales of Emperor Iturbide, legend "MEXICO 1536: PRIMUM NUMISMA AMERICAE" above, "1822 ACUNACION DEL PRIMER IMPERIO 1823 SOCIEDAD NUMISMATICA DE MEXCIO" below in two-lines; Reverse: The reverse of the coin in center with legend "COMMEMORATIVE DE LA MONEDA MEXICANA." above, "PRIMERA AMONEDACION DE MEXIO INDEPENDIENTE" below in two-lines. The charming superb Gem exhibits hard flashy fields with frosted devices. From the Pat Johnson Collection.
