Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 escudo, (1)712(J), mintmark oM, NGC AU 55, ex-1715 Fleet (designated on special label), ex-John Pullin (stated on label). S-M30; KM-51.2; CT-508. 3.38 grams. Deeply red-toned around bold details, including date and mintmark, full crown above most of shield, nearly full cross, small and thick oblong flan. From the The John Pullin Collection of Dated Mexican Gold Cobs from the 1715 Fleet, with Philip Flemming photo-certificate. Auction lot-tag personally signed by John Pullin. NGC #5705320-008.
Estimate: $1500-2250