MEXICO. 8 Escudos, 1720/19-Mo J. Mexico City Mint, Assayer J (Jose E. de Leon). Philip V. NGC AU-53. Fr-6; KM-57.2; Cal-Type 297 # 2217; cf. Cayon-9973; cf. Grove-880; Oro Macuquino-405 (plate coin); cf. Onza-405. Tied for finest certified with one other example on the NGC population report, only 3 pieces certified at NGC, none listed on the PCGS census. Crowned arms of Spain, consisting of Castile and Leon, Catalonia - Aragon, Sicily, Austria, Burgundy, Brabant, Flanders and Tyrol; denomination "VII" right, mintmark and assayers letter "MoJ" left; legend around; Reverse: Bar-tipped cross with fleurs-de-lis in quarters within quadrilobe with floral accents in the corner all within bead border, legend around. A VERY RARE date with few examples known exhibiting a decent strike on a somewhat compact round planchet displaying a nearly complete shield, bold partial date, denomination, mintmark/assayers letter and a bold complete cross. This attractive survivor displays signs of handling consistent for the grade with lovely pale gold color coupled with richer patination in the protected areas. A real treat for the specialist of Mexican gold looking for dates that seldom appear on the market. From the Las Colinas Collection.
