MEXICO. Cob 8 Escudos, ND (1714-15)-Mo J. Mexico City Mint, Assayer Jose E. de Leon (J). Philip V. NGC MS-63.

Fr-6; KM-57; Cal-Type 296. Weight: 26.75 gms. Dazzling luster shines over beautifully persevered surfaces and lights up the design elements on this choice uncirculated Onza. The shield is boldly struck and the Mo mint mark alongside the initial for assayer "J" are clearly visible. While no date is visible, the current example was recovered from the 1715 Fleet and limits the date range to be between 1714-15. Interestingly, this example was first mistakenly struck with 4 Escudos obverse die and then struck a second time with a correct 8 Escudos die; as a result, two different sized legends can be seen on the cross-side. This EXTREMELY RARE and highly unusual example, probably UNIQUE, offers good eye appeal and would make a great addition for any high end numismatic cabinet.

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From the Pat Johnson Collection. Ex: 1715 Plate Fleet. Purchased privately from Louis Hudson.