Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer L to left, mintmark M to right (L-M), encapsulated NGC MS 61, ex-"Golden Fleece" (ca. 1550). Nesmith-81; CT-114; S-M9. 6.6 grams. Very darkly toned, with no corrosion but some crusty "horn silver" in crevices, choice strike with full inner details and nearly full legends. NGC #4447515-005. From the "Golden Fleece wreck," sunk ca. 1550 in the northern Caribbean.
($350-500)