Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 escudos, 1713J, NGC MS 62, ex-1715 Fleet (designated on special label), ex-John Pullin (stated on label). S-M30; KM-57.1; CT-106. 26.90 grams. Impressively large flan (for the date) with the crown, shield and cross-and-tressure 100% complete, also full and bold oXMJ, bold and nearly full date (just missing the very top-right part of the 3) and denomination VIII, well centered and devoid of doubling, with most crevices lightly toned and/or graced with fine sediment from its centuries at sea. From the 1715 Fleet. Auction lot-tag personally signed by John Pullin. NGC#5705320-003.
Estimate: $6000-9000