Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 escudos, 1714J, encapsulated NGC MS 65, from the 1715 Fleet (stated inside slab). S-M30; KM-53.2; CT-350. 6.7 grams. Off-center strike (both sides) but with full date and oMJ, nearly full shield and cross, very crisply detailed all over and totally devoid of any wear or handling or damage, the fields somewhat lustrous, tied for second finest known in NGC census. From the 1715 Fleet, and pedigreed to the Charles Eidel collection. ($2500-3750)