Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer G to right, mintmark M to left (M-G), NGC AU 58. Nesmith-50f; Cal-127; S-M5; KM-18. 13.46 grams. Interesting variety with INDIARV instead of INDIARVM in legend and use of trefoils or flowers as stops in both legends (used only by this assayer), struck on an oversized flan with excess metal extending over some edges, lovely toning throughout, probably from the "Golden Fleece wreck" (ca. 1550). NGC #6448110-031. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection of Mexican Charles-Joanna Coinage (stated on label). Accompanied by original tag or holder from Clyde Hubbard.
($700-1000)