MEXICO. Cob 4 Reales, 1617/6-Mo F. Mexico City Mint, Assayer F. Philip III. PCGS EF-40.
KM-37.2; Cal-761. Weight: 13.58 gms. The only certified example of the date on either the NGC or PCGS population reports. This attractive and nicely preserved survivor exhibits an uneven strike with a full date with an unmistakable overdate, bold mint mark, partial Assayer's letter and shield and about half of the cross and castles and lions. The surfaces are tone a light gray color with areas of richer coloration amongst the devices and a slight iridescent sheen that pops out when tilted in the light. To view all items from the Pat Johnson Collection, click
here.From the Pat Johnson Collection.
Purchased privately from Freeman Craig (ca. 1979-80).
Estimate: $700 - $1000