Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1709J, rare. S-M22; KM-47; CT-738. 26.97 grams. Very bold full 170 of date (the 9 clear too) plus full oMJ, most of shield, excellent full cross, curious penguin-shaped flan, lightly toned Fine+. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of May 1988, with original lot-tag #932. Auction lot-tag personally signed by John Pullin. The John Pullin Collection of Dated Mexican Cobs.
Estimate: $350-500