Watch List notes:

Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer L to left, mintmark M to right (L-M), NGC UNC details / environmental damage. Nesmith-82a; Cal-136; S-M9; KM-18. 13.61 grams. Rare variety (Nesmith had only seen one copy and this is the third we have cataloged), probably from the "Golden Fleece wreck" (ca. 1550), hence the grade, nice and round with full legends and interiors, attractive gray toning. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection of Mexican Charles-Joanna Coinage (stated on label). Accompanied by original tag or holder.


Estimate: 600 - 900 USD