MEXICO. Cob 8 Reales (Royal Struck on a Cob Planchet), 1714-Mo J. Mexico City Mint, Assayer J. Philip V. NGC AU-53. cf. KM-R47; cf. Cal-1367. Weight: 25.58 gms. Royal 8 Reales dies struck in medal alignment on an underweight cob planchet, possibly as an attempted trial. The only certified example on the NGC or PCGS population reports. <strong>EXCESSIVELY RARE</strong>, highly interesting and probably <strong>UNIQUE</strong>. This handsome example boasts a strong strike with a bold full four digit date, mint mark, assayers letter and denomination, with a small area of flatness in the lower right quadrant. The reverse, nearly perfectly aligned with the obverse, is bold with a slight shift in the design. The surfaces display a light gray tone that is complemented by slate patina in the protected areas, which adds to its pleasing appearance and desirability. This special coin is sure to catch the attention of many collectors and numismatic scholars alike and is destined for a fine cabinet.<p><em>This intriguing coin is of special interest to many cob collectors and draws parallels to the Escudo issues of the same period. It is well known that the specially prepared dies for Royal coinage were at some point utilized for regular production issues and can be linked between the two types. However, when it comes to the silver issues from this period, locating other examples that shares the same attributes has proved to be a difficult task with dismal results.</em></p> <p>From the Pat Johnson Collection.</p><p>Ex: Bowers and Rudy Auction (2/1977) Lot # 5336</p><p>Ex: 1715 Plate Fleet.</p><p></p>
