Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Early Series," assayer R (Gothic) between bottoms of pillars and motto as PLVSVL in rounded panel, rare, NGC VF details / mount removed. Nesmith-3e; Cal-60; S-M1; KM-7. 3.37 grams. Deeply toned with a slightly crude strike on shield side along with a solder-mark at top of pillars side, this is another example of a PLVSVL banner coin, curiously not mentioned by Nesmith although purchased in April 1953, before his book was published. This variety has all-Gothic lettering except for a Latin M in the pillars legend along with a D made from the I and O punches and a Latin O in the shield legend. NGC #6448168-009. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection of Mexican Charles-Joanna Coinage (stated on label). Accompanied by original tag or holder from Clyde Hubbard.
($800-1200)