Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer O, with mintmark oM to left, o in middle of monogram (oM-o), motto P-V-S with dots above, error with king's name as CAROLRVS (very rare), NGC VF 30. Nesmith-107g; Cal-unl; S-M10; KM-unl (6.5 for type). 1.53 grams. A lovely, well-toned example, struck on a broad flan with virtually full legends. Nesmith noted the unusual CAROLRVS spelling error in a few varieties (such as his photo of a 107f coin on Plate V). NGC #6448147-029. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection of Mexican Charles-Joanna Coinage (stated on label) and to the Ponterio & Wyatt Sale #7 of June 1982, with original lot-tag 935. Accompanied by original tag or holder from Clyde Hubbard.
($350-500)