Watch List notes:

Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer G to right, mintmark oM to left (oM-G), motto as PLV-SoVL-TRA, rare, NGC AU 55. Nesmith-54a type; Cal-125; S-M5; KM-18. 13.54 grams. This variety (oM-G) rare (we've seen only four) and probably from the "Golden Fleece wreck" (ca. 1550), nicely round on a large flan, with clear legends and interiors, unusual final stop on reverse of three annulets, light corrosion on shield side. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection of Mexican Charles-Joanna Coinage (stated on label). Accompanied by original tag or holder.


Estimate: 800 - 1200 USD