4 reales. Spanish Monarchy. Charles-Joanna (1504-1555). ND (ca. 1538). Mexico. R (Rincon). Early series. Variety with oval panel and Latin R assayer mark. One of the last denominations struck in the series of Francisco del Rincon, the first assayer at the Mexico City Mint. The obverse corresponds to Nesmith variety 6d, with Gothic oMo - oMo mintmarks flanking the shield and the legend · KAROLVS :x: ET : IOhAИA. The reverse corresponds to Nesmith variety 6a, with the motto PLVS between the columns and the legend KISPAИIE :x: ET :x: IИDIARVM :x:. Exceptionally round strike on a broad planchet, with all design elements fully visible and only slight weakness to the right of the shield. Soft, uniform gray toning. Very rare. We are confident that this specimen will attract considerable interest among collectors of this period. It was slabbed by PCGS as VF 35 (53025607). Choice VF. 4 reales Rincon. Cal. 115. Nesmith. Unlisted. Ag. 12,92.

Lot description

Charles-Joanna (1504-1555). 4 reales. ND (ca. 1538). Mexico. R (Rincon). (Cal-115). (Nesmith-Unlisted). Ag. 12,92 g.

Early series. Variety with oval panel and Latin R assayer mark. One of the last denominations struck in the series of Francisco del Rincon, the first assayer at the Mexico City Mint. The obverse corresponds to Nesmith variety 6d, with Gothic oMo - oMo mintmarks flanking the shield and the legend · KAROLVS :x: ET : IOhAИA.

The reverse corresponds to Nesmith variety 6a, with the motto PLVS between the columns and the legend KISPAИIE :x: ET :x: IИDIARVM :x:. Exceptionally round strike on a broad planchet, with all design elements fully visible and only slight weakness to the right of the shield. Soft, uniform gray toning. Very rare.

We are confident that this specimen will attract considerable interest among collectors of this period. It was slabbed by PCGS as VF 35 (53025607). Choice VF. Est...9000,00.

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Lot 180 | Spanish Monarchy

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