MEXICO. 1/2 Real, 1803-Mo FT. Mexico City Mint. Charles IV. PCGS MS-63. KM-72; Cal-289. Rich magenta iridescence on both sides of this beautiful example is accented by lush violet and sapphire coloration. The fields are smooth and faintly prooflike, subtly contrasting with more satiny devices. Overall definition is bold to sharp, with crisp delineation to the portrait and details within the crown fully formed. Listed as the single finest in the PCGS population report, this offering will reward a lucky specialist with a good deal of patience and a strong numismatic budget.
