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e-Auction 1 31 October 2014
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Mexico, 4 Reales, Carlos and Joanna, Mexico mint. No date. Engraver R (Francisco del Rincon) - gothic R. Early type (gothic lettering, no sea water). Inverted N on legend. Reverse legend ends in "RE". Round panel. Cleaned sea oxidation. Cayón 3122. Very rare. Fine.
The coins known as "Carlos y Juana" are the first coins struck at the Mexico mint house, as well as the first ones struck in the New World. Rare coin, with a long and interesting background history, dating back to the first years of Spanish colonization of the Americas.
The coins known as "Carlos y Juana" are the first coins struck at the Mexico mint house, as well as the first ones struck in the New World. Rare coin, with a long and interesting background history, dating back to the first years of Spanish colonization of the Americas.