Seville, Spain, cob 2 escudos, 1597 date to right, assayer not visible (B or V to left below mintmark S), NGC AU 55, finest known in census.Cal-857.6.71 grams.Nearly full and well-detailed cross and shield with one side flat (as made), other side with full and bold date 1597, the best of just three in the NGC census (one with assayer visible).
($1500-2250)