Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, ex-1715 Fleet, mounted cross-side out in thick silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 20.08 grams total. Impressive mounting taking advantage of a long, narrow and nearly perfectly rectangular flan with nearly full cross, flat at top and bottom (as made), the shield a bit corroded but with toning in crevices. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate.
($350-500)