Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Early Series," assayer R (Latin) at bottom between pillars, PLVS in rounded panel. Nesmith-6 for type; S-M1; KM-16. 11.65 grams Broad flan with all details full, very darkly toned fields, minimal surface corrosion (otherwise VF), nice strike. From an unidentified ca.-1554 wreck off Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and pedigreed to our Auction #14, with original lot-tag #318. ($1000-1500)