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Mexico Silver Cobs

Charles-Joanna, “Late Series”

660. Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late
Series,” assayer A to right, mintmark M to left, encapsulated
NGC AU 55. Nesmith 58 type; S-M6; KM-18; CT-79. Broad flan with
choice full details including legends, the shield side slightly off-center
but otherwise nearly perfect, also attractively toned all over. Estimate:
$700-$1,000.
662. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Charles-Joanna,
661. Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late
“Late Series,” assayer O to right, mintmark oM to left. Ne-
Series,” assayer L to right, mintmark M to left. Nesmith 86 for type; smith 110b; S-M10; KM-18; CT-88. 13.69 grams. Typically uneven flan with
S-M9; KM-18; CT-84. 13.49 grams. Bold VF with full details (including leg- resulting weak areas, still with full and clear shield and pillars and
ends) on both sides, traces of incipient toning. Estimate: $250-$375.
much legend, AVF with toning around edge only. With Karen McKee
photo-certificate from 1993. Estimate: $200-$300.

663. Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late Series,” assayer O to right, mintmark oM to left. Nesmith
110b and 110b; S-M10; KM-18; CT-88. 25.71 grams total. Both salvaged, one only lightly corroded with bold full central details highlighted by brown
sediment on fields, the other with light to moderate surface corrosion but nicely toned. Estimate: $350-$500.

664. Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late
Series,” assayer L to right, mintmark M to left. Nesmith 85; S-M9;
KM-12; CT-116. 6.86 grams. Nice VF with full inner details and legends,
faint toning around details only. Estimate: $200-$300.

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