Proof Trial Striking, (Mexico City), 8-Escudos, c.1822, struck in silver, obverse stamped O (Oro) (Buttrey p.248), toned, extremely fine and rare

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Proof Trial Striking, (Mexico City), 8-Escudos, c.1822, struck in silver, obverse stamped O (Oro) (Buttrey p.248), toned, extremely fine and rare

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A silver strike of unfinished dies, presumably intended for the gold 8-Escudos since the eagle of the reverse is enclosed in a cartouche. Neither this portrait, ending in a point, nor the square cartouche appeared on the coinage proper.