Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 escudos, (1714)J, "GRAT" variety, NGC MS 62, ex-1715 Fleet (designated on label). S-M30; KM-57.2; CT-107. 26.88 grams. Choice and well-centered full cross and (slightly doubled) shield and nearly full crown, full oMJ, clear denomination (with diagnostic error IIIV/VIII) and (GR)AT in legend, nice gold color with faint traces of orange in crevices. From the 1715 Fleet, pedigreed to the Stack's Bowers & Ponterio auction of January 2012 (lot #902). NGC #3356203-002.
(7000 - 10000 USD)