1872-Ga C Peso KM-408.3 N1 认证号30879065, PCGS号735109

Balance Scale Peso sourced from the Guadalajara mint in Mexico. The Mexico Balance Scale Peso series was issued from just 1869-1873. Original mintage of 485,000, this issue is scarce to rare, chop marks or not. Known as "Balanzas" in the orient, the Balance Scale Peso is similar to the US Trade Dollar in that it was not a success in the export market in China, the destination for most of Mexico's silver. The type was discontinued in 1873 and the Cap and Rays 8 Reales design was once again adopted. This example is brilliant with sharp AU details and pretty toning and two interesting reverse chop marks. In his book focused on Chopmarks, Gullberg states it is fairly easy to find Balance Scale pesos with chopmarks. This has not been my experience, especially for one with the eye appeal of this example.