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“Golden Fleece wreck,” sunk ca. 1550 in the northern Caribbean

268. Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Early
Series,” assayer R at bottom between pillars, motto LVSV. 271. Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late
Nesmith 6c; S-M7. 13.34 grams. Bold full details despite light surface cor- Series,” assayer G to right, mintmark M to left. Nesmith 50e type;
rosion and minor “horn silver,” including bold legends and pillars, S-M5a. 13.55 grams. Broad flan with choice full details (very slightly
darkly toned on fields. Estimate: $600-$900. off-center), darkly toned, minimal surface corrosion. Estimate: $300-
$450.

269. Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Early
Series,” assayer P to right, mintmark M to left, left-leaning 272. Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late
panel. Nesmith 26 for type; S-M4. 13.15 grams. Localized surface corrosion Series,” assayer G to right, mintmark M to left, king’s name
at top of pillars side only, the rest pristine (XF details), including the as CHAROLVS. Nesmith 54 type; S-M5. 12.46 grams. Somewhat weak
entire shield side, steel-gray toning all over. Estimate: $500-$750. in centers but with much bold legend, very light surface corrosion,
darkly toned. Estimate: $200-$300.

270. Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Early 273. Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late
Series,” assayer G at bottom between pillars, left-leaning Series,” assayer L to left, mintmark M to right. Nesmith 82a type;
panel. Nesmith 11/11a; S-M2. 11.06 grams. Broad flan with full details S-M9. 12.43 grams. Crisp and full details despite light surface corrosion all
(including legends), rich rainbow toning all over, minor surface cor- over, the pillars especially nice, all darkly toned. Estimate: $250-$375.
rosion on pillars side but a little more severe on the shield. Estimate:
$500-$750.

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