Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)59P. S-M19; KM-45; CT-368. 26.51 grams. Pleasing roundish shape with smooth and evenly toned surfaces (salvaged VF, probably from a late-1660s Dutch wreck off Tuban, Indonesia), with full 59 of date and bold full oMP and denomination 8, good full shield and cross, triangular test-punch on reverse. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of September 2008, with original lot-tag #1408.
(200 - 300 USD)