MEXICO. 8 Escudos, 1761-Mo MM. Mexico City Mint. Charles III. NGC AU-55. KM-154; Onza-743 ("muy rara"). One-year type. Possessing a sharp and even strike with fields that appear quite smooth for the grade. Around the edges, significant luster remains, and along with a touch of copper-golden tone, they delightfully illuminate the surfaces. Considering that this "order on chest" design was only minted for one year, this type remains constant as one of the most desirable gold coins of all of Mexico. With its famous pedigree, and near finest graded status (only two examples -- both AU-58s -- graded finer), we expect this piece to generate frenzied interest among connoisseurs of the Mexican series. From the Oro del Nuevo Mundo Collection.Ex: Caballero de Las Yndias Collection (Aureo & Calico 8/2009) Lot # 402.
