Watch List notes:

Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1788 FM, mintmark and assayer facing rim. Cal-2000; KM-156.1a. 26.92 grams. Third and final year for this type with mintmark and assayer facing the rim as seen exclusively in 1772 as well as part of 1773 and 1788 mintages. VF with surface hairlines across the bust, pale gold color with bright original mint luster around the legends.
($1500-2250)