MEXICO. Cob 8 Escudos, 1714-Mo J. Mexico City Mint. Philip V. NGC MS-64.
KM-57.2, Cal-Type 24 #108. Weight: 26.88 gms. Variety with date on obverse. Impressively lustrous, this near-Gem survivor is well-centered for the type, displaying a full cross on the reverse and superb legibility of the mintmark, assayer initial and date on the obverse. Seldom rivaled in quality, it represents one of only five examples (of this variety) to have been graded MS-64 by NGC, with a single MS-65 also appearing in their census.
Ex: 1715 Plate Fleet.
Estimate: $10000 - $15000