Watch List notes:

Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 real, Charles-Joanna, "Early Series," assayer R (Gothic) between bottoms of pillars motto as PLVS in rounded panel, very rare, NGC VF details / plugged. Nesmith-2; Cal-41; S-M1; KM-6. Traces of lacquer and a plugged hole with a crude repair make this a tough coin to love. The overall details (not to mention the rarity) redeem it to a large degree. Interestingly, of the eight known, four are holed. Nesmith noted three examples but not this one since it was purchased after his book was published. NGC #6448168-086. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection of Mexican Charles-Joanna Coinage. Accompanied by original tag or holder from Clyde Hubbard.
($1000-1500)