1821 Zs NGC AU 55 Mexico 8 Reales Zacatecas War Independence Coin (25050902C) kiau chau 1 R flanking sun

1 R flanking sun

Two year type with sun over volcanos design

around which a dolphin is twined

laureate head facing right

Reverse: Athena seated left on shield holding scepter in left hand and supporting Nike (Victory) upright in right hand

1821 Zs NGC AU 55 Mexico 8 Reales Zacatecas War Independence Coin (25050902C) kiau chau 1 R flanking sunAlmost Uncirculated Mexico silver 8 reales coin. Struck for King Ferdinand VII at the Zacatecas Mint (mint mark Zs), assayer RG. Used to pay Royalist Army forces during the War of Independence. Certified by NGC to AU 55. Vintage NGC holder, possible upgrade candidate. Well struck, lightly toned with some underlying luster, very appealing in hand.