MEXICO. 2 Escudos, 1711-MXo J. Mexico City Mint, Assayer J (Jose E. de Leon). Philip V. NGC MS-62. Fr-7b; KM-53.1; Cal-Type 239 # 1884; Cayon-9658; Grove-840; Oro Macuquino-not listed. The third finest certified of the date on the NGC population report with only two finer (NGC MS 63 & MS 64). Only 3 examples certified at NGC, none at PCGS. Crowned arms of Spain, consisting of Castile and Leon, Catalonia - Aragon, Sicily, Granada, Austria, Burgundy, Brabant, Flanders and Tyrol; denomination "II" right (not struck up), mintmark and assayers letter "oXMJ" left; partial legend around; Reverse: Bar and ball tipped cross with fleurs-de-lis in quadrants all within shaped border within beaded border, legend around. A decently struck example of this EXTREMELY RARE date for the issue exhibiting a nearly complete shield, clear last three digits of the date, mintmark/assayers letter and partial cross. Attractive lustrous pale gold color accentuates the devices offering good eye appeal adding to its desirability sure to catch the attention of specialists. From the Las Colinas Collection.Ex: 1715 Plate Fleet with certificate of authenticity # 79507.
