Watch List notes:

Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," no assayer (G) to right, mintmark M to left (M-), motto as PL-VS-L, very rare, NGC VF 30. Nesmith-unl; Cal-unl; S-M5; KM-unl. 3.32 grams This gem is important in many ways. First it is tied with one other for finest in the NGC census. Second, there is an unusual spelling error of the motto across the pillars as PL-VS-L (instead of the usual PL-VS-VL). Last but certainly not least, the assayer-mark G to the right of the shield is missing. The die is consistent with Nesmith's 48, so we presume the coin comes from this assayer. We have seen two others (see lot 1456 for another, lesser-quality example). It is also curious that Nesmith did not catalog this example since he most likely saw it and handwrote cursive notes on the accompanying. Regardless, there is a lot to like here. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection of Mexican Charles-Joanna Coinage (stated on label). Accompanied by original tag or holder.

Estimate: $1250 - $2000