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Gold Cobs
Mexico City, Mexico
1. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 escudos, 1713J, from the 1715 Fleet, with hand-signed Fisher certificate. S-M30; KM-57.1; CT-106.
27.01 grams. Choice Mint State with full but slightly doubled cross and shield, very bold oXMJ, clear date, typical edge-beveling (as made) but
beautiful luster. From the 1715 Fleet, with original cardboard holder and small, hand-signed Fisher certificate dated September 9, 1966. Estimate:
$7,000-$10,000.
2. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 escudos, (17)13J, from the 1715 Fleet, with hand-signed Fisher certificate. S-M30; KM-57.1; CT-
106. 26.93 grams. Lustrous AU with good full shield and crown and cross, bold oXMJ and 3 of date, parts of denomination and king’s name.
From the 1715 Fleet, with original cardboard holder and small, hand-signed Fisher certificate dated September 9, 1966. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000.
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