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9. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8
escudos, 1714J, from the 1715
Fleet, encapsulated NGC MS
63. S-M30; KM-57.2; CT-108. 27.06
grams. Off-center but very well-struck
obverse with bold full date, oMJ and
crown, nearly full shield, choice full
cross-and-tressure, tied for top grade
in NGC census (along with next
lot). From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate:
$7,000-$10,000.

10. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8
escudos, 1714J, from the 1715
Fleet, encapsulated NGC MS 63.
S-M30; KM-57.2; CT-108. 27.00 grams. Lus-
trous and choice full inner details (well
centered) but edges slightly crude (as
made), still tied for top grade in NGC
census (along with previous lot). From
the 1715 Fleet, with original cardboard
holder from the 1960s inked with COL-
ORED BEACH / ART HARTMANN.
Estimate: $8,000-$12,000.

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