Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer G to right, mintmark oM to left, motto P-LV-S, king's name as CHAROLVS, NGC F 15. Nesmith-51; Cal-46; S-M5; KM-6.5. 1.47 grams. Second finest in the NGC census and the third example we have seen (Nesmith noted three examples seen in his book), with a handwritten note on the envelope by Nesmith in which he noted "2 others seen," from the earlier period of assayer G with the king's named spelled as CHAROLVS. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection of Mexican Charles-Joanna Coinage (stated on label). Accompanied by original tag or holder.
Estimate: $300 - $450