Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer L to left, mintmark M in middle, o to right of monogram (L-M-o), motto P-LV-S, NGC XF 40. Nesmith-79; Cal-unl; S-M9; KM-unl (6.5 for type). 1.63 grams. Second finest in NGC census behind a single XF 45, this with beautiful toning, bold strike on a broad flan, full legends and interiors. NGC #6448147-010. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection of Mexican Charles-Joanna Coinage (stated on label). Accompanied by original tag or holder from Clyde Hubbard.
($300-450)