The 1821 Guadalajara 8 Reale came from a royalist mint working through the last months of Spanish rule in Mexico, and this one carries a Grundy Collection pedigree. Guadalajara struck silver only in fits and starts during the long war for independence, so its output stayed small beside Mexico City. Assayer initials FS appear on the reverse, marking one of the final crowned-arms issues before the colonial series ended for good. Most of these big silver pieces circulated hard through a war economy, which leaves lightly worn survivors in short supply.

The obverse carries the laureate, draped bust of Ferdinand VII facing right, framed by FERDIN VII DEI GRATIA with the date below. The portrait shows strong device definition in the hair, laurel wreath, and the folds of the mantle, and the legends read clearly all the way around. On the reverse, the crowned Spanish royal arms sit between the Pillars of Hercules with their PLUS ULTRA banners, while HISPAN ET IND REX circles the rim. The Go mintmark, 8R denomination, and FS assayer initials flank the shield in bold relief.

NGC graded this 8 Reale AU-58, the grade that sits just below Mint State, with only light friction on the highest points of the bust and shield. Even gray toning covers both sides, warmed by hints of russet near the rims, and the fields remain smooth and free of distracting marks. Detail this crisp on a Guadalajara crown is uncommon, and the Grundy Collection pedigree on the holder adds provenance that collectors of Spanish colonial silver appreciate. For those seeking a sharp, problem-free example of the last Guadalajara 8 Reale type, this coin delivers. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.

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