MEXICO. Early Series. 3 Reales, ND (ca. 1536)-R. Mexico City Mint, Assayer R (R/oMo-oMo). Carlos & Johanna. NGC EF-45. KM-0014; Cal-114; Nesmith-5d. Weight: 10.11 gms. 3 Bars variety. Tied for the finest certified of the variety on the NGC population. This <strong>EXTREMELY</strong> <strong>RARE</strong> variety is probably the last iteration of the denomination and is highly desirable. This attractive survivor exhibits a bold strike with good metal quality, though a slight shift from doubling is noticed on both sides. The devices display a light gray tone with rich slate patina in the peripheries and amongst the devices. This seldom encountered issue is a handsome representative of the type and is pleasing to the eye sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters. From the Pat Johnson Collection.
