Lot 1075
Mexico. 4 Reales, No Date-M-M (Mexico City); Assayer R (Francisco del Rincon). KM-0016; Cayon-3122. 13.57 grams. Carlos & Joanna, 1516-1556. Early Coinage (1538-1541); large central design. Crowned arms of Castille and Leon; gothic-style mintmarks. Reverse: Crowned pillars, value between, rounded panel; assayer mark below. Well centered, on very round flan. Some trivial doubling and edge weakness. Handsome old toning. Very Rare. Exceptional specimen with choice eye appeal.
Probable date struck, 1538. NGC graded AU-50.
The coins of Carlos and Johanna are undated, but the meticulous records of the Spanish enable us to match the assayers' initials with the dates of their employment. Thus, we can pretty much determine the dates of the coinage.
Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000.
Ex S. Sadi Collection; ex F. Birardi Collection. Ex F.C.C. Boyd Collection.
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