Mexico. 4 Reales, No Date-oMo-oPo (Mexico City, Assayer "P"). KM-0017; Cayon-3117. 13.59 grams. Carlos & Joanna, 1516-1556. Early Coinage (1538-1541); small central design. Crowned arms of Castille and Leon. Reverse: Crowned pillars, value between, rhomboidal panel with rightward slant with circles (without assayer mark). Choice sharp strike on lightly oval flan. Handsome old collection toning. Very Rare.
Probably date struck, late 1538-1540, or 1541.
NGC graded AU-50. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
Ex Ruby Collection, Superior, 7/78 lot 17; Grove, no. 25 (plate coin); Ex H.L. Freeman Collection; Nesmith no. 26a (plate coin). Ex F.C.C. Boyd Collection. Ex Millennia, Lot 1077.
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