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SILVER COBS OF MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, featuring the John Pullin collection

Charles-Joanna "Early Series"

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Lot# 700 Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Early Series," oMo to left, oPo to right, panel leaning right. S-M4; KM-17; CT-74. 13.1. grams. Attractively toned AXF with full and bold details, hint of luster on fields, very nicely struck. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
Lot# 701 Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Early Series," oMo to left, oPo to right, panel leaning left. S-M4; KM-17; CT-74. 13.4 grams. Bold XF-AU with subtle rainbow toning, nice strike except for very minor doubling in spots on pillars side. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
Lot# 702 Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Early Series," oMo to left, oPo to right. S-M4; KM-17; CT-74. 13.7 grams. Lustrous AXF with nice toning, bold details, slightly off-center shield side. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of January 13-14, 2006 (lot #1412), with lot-tag. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
Lot# 703 Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Early Series," oMo to left, oPo to right. S-M4; KM-11; CT-123. 6.7 grams. VF+ with mostly bold details, some areas slightly weak, nicely toned and no doubling. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

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Charles-Joanna "Late Series"

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Lot# 704 Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," G to left, M to right, choice. S-M2; KM-18; CT-80. 13.5 grams. Exceptionally broad flan with full details in XF grade, richly toned all over, small edge-split. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
Lot# 705 Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," G to left, M to right, small circle between S and V in motto. S-M2; KM-18; CT-80. 13.4 grams. This coin has soul! Right in the middle it says "SoVL," and we have no idea what that extra circle in the motto is really for, but there you have it, first we have ever seen, with interesting ornaments in the legend as well. Nicely centered full details on a very broad and perfectly round flan, AU grade, lightly toned all over. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
Lot# 706 Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," M to left, G to right. S-M2; KM-18; CT-81. 13.6 grams. Very broad, round flan with choice XF+ details, pillars side slightly off-center, lightly toned all over. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
Lot# 707 Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," M to left, G to right. S-M2; KM-18; CT-81. 13.4 grams. Bold AXF details, typically well struck, nicely toned, with hint of corrosion on part of edge. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 708 Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," M to left, A to right, scarce and choice. S-M6; KM-18; CT-79. 13.5 grams. Broad flan with bold AU details, rainbow-toned, traces of corrosion near edges. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
Lot# 709 Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," R to left, M to right, scarce. S-M7; KM-18; CT-90. 13.2 grams. Technically XF but not so bold as most, richly toned all over, well centered. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $600-$900.
Lot# 710 Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," L to left, M to right. S-M9; KM-18; CT-86. 13.5 grams. Broad flan, full details (XF), richly toned all over. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of November 11, 2003 (lot #461), with lot-tag. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 711 Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," M to left, L to right. S-M9; KM-18; CT-84. 13.4 grams. Lustrous AU, richly toned, practically fully detailed. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 712 Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," oM to left, O to right, choice. S-M10; KM-18; CT-88. 13.6 grams. Bold shield and O, bold pillars, some peripheral flatness, XF for the issue, attractively orange-toned. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 713 Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," oM to left, O to right, choice. S-M10; KM-18; CT-88. 13.3 grams. Much better strike than usual for this assayer, with nearly full legends, and full inner details, richly toned all over, VF+. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 714 Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," O to left, oM to right. S-M10; KM-18; CT-89. 13.4 grams. Small, thick flan with full inner details, nice toning, VF. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
Lot# 715 Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," L/O to left, oM to right, scarce. S-M9a; KM-18; CT-87. 13.4 grams. Richly toned AVF with spot of orange encrustation, good details (no doubling or flatness). Pedigreed to the Pittman collection and pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

Charles-Joanna "Late Series" 2 Reales

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Lot# 716 Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," G to left, M to right. S-M5; KM-12; CT-111. 6.8 grams. Very broad, round flan with bold VF details and lovely toning, no problems. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 717 Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," M to left, A to right, choice and scarce. S-M6; KM-12; CT-109. 6.7 grams. Stunningly detailed XF with super toning, nice strike. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
Lot# 718 Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," M to left, L to right. S-M9; KM-12; CT-116. 6.8 grams. Broad flan with full details, lightly toned XF, very slight doubling in part of legends only. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 719 Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," oM to left, O to right. S-M10; KM-12; CT-121. 6.8 grams. Bold XF details, some weak areas per the assayer, but no doubling and well centered, sediment in crevices. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 720 Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," oM to left, O to right. S-M10; KM-12; CT-121. 6.7 grams. Broad flan, lustrous and high grade (XF+), but with typical flat areas and minor doubling, incipient rainbow-toning around edge. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 721 Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," oM to left, O to right. S-M10; KM-12; CT-121. 6.9 grams. Choice detail for the assayer, AXF grade, richly toned, very minor doubling only. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 722 Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," oM to left, O to right. S-M10; KM-12; CT-121. 4.9 grams. Bold AVF details, typically slightly crude, with dark sediment atop old corrosion on fields, very small parts of edge broken off long ago. Estimate: $100-$150.
Lot# 723 Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," M to left, O to right. S-M10; KM-12; CT-120. 6.6 grams. Broad, crude flan with some flat areas but technically AVF, subtle toning, scarce variety with single-letter mintmark. Estimate: $100-$150.
Lot# 724 Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," oM to left, L/O to right. S-M9a; KM-12; CT-117. 6.7 grams. Richly toned VF+ with full details (nice legends), prominent over-assayer, odd-shaped hole near edge that was either natural (bubble in metal) or pierced by knife-point long ago. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $100-$150.
Lot# 725 Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," oM to left, L to right. S-M9a; KM-12; CT-117. 6.8 grams. Bold legends and inner details, XF with some weak spots, light toning. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 726 Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," oM to left, L to right. S-M9a; KM-12; CT-117. 6.7 grams. Round and beautifully toned AVF with full inner details and most of legends, no doubling, great full crown. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 727 Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," L to left, oM to right. S-M9; KM-12; CT-115. 6.8 grams. Richly toned AXF with great details (the pillars particularly bold), well centered and well-struck, very minor edge-split. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 728 Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," L to left, oM to right. S-M9; KM-12; CT-115. 6.9 grams. Fine details, with extensive dark sediment on top of what appears to be minor corrosion (could be a 1554 Fleet/Padre Island find), legends prominent. Estimate: $100-$150.

Charles-Joanna "Late Series" 1 Real

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Lot# 729 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," M to left, G to right. S-M5; KM-9; CT-140. 3.2 grams. Very broad, thin flan with choice details in VF+ grade, lovely toning. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
Lot# 730 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," M to left, G to right. S-M5; KM-9; CT-140. 3.1 grams. Perfectly round, broad and thin, with full details (nice strike), VF, richly toned all over. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
Lot# 731 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," M to left, A to right, scarce. S-M6; KM-9; CT-136. 3.4 grams. Excellent full shield and pillars, nearly full legends, nice strike, richly toned, AXF grade. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Richard Long auction of April 5, 2002 (lot #320). Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 732 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," oM to left, A to right, scarce. S-M6; KM-9; CT-137. 3.2 grams. Good detail but worn (About Fine), subtly toned. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 733 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," M to left, R to right, rare. S-M7; KM-9; CT-155. 3.3 grams. Broad flan with nice details for grade (AVF), richly toned, hairline edge-split. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 734 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," M to left, S to right, rare. S-M8; KM-9; CT-156. 3.2 grams. Choice shield with clear assayer, other nice details as well, toned VF. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 735 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," L to left, M to right. S-M9; KM-9; CT-143. 3.4 grams. Lustrous and bold XF+, well centered. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 736 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," L to left, M to right. S-M9; KM-9; CT-143. 3.3 grams. Lustrous AXF, nicely centered. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
Lot# 737 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," M to left, L to right. S-M9; KM-9; CT-145. 3.3 grams. Deeply rainbow-toned VF, well struck and problem-free. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
Lot# 738 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," M to left, L to right. S-M9; KM-9; CT-145. 3.3 grams. Technically VF+ but uneven strike, well centered, somewhat lustrous. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $70-$100.
Lot# 739 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," M to left, L to right. S-M9; KM-9; CT-145. 3.2 grams. Deeply toned and evenly struck VF, faint hairline scratch on pillars side. Estimate: $50-$75.
Lot# 740 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," O to left, M to right. S-M10; KM-9; CT-147. 3.3 grams. VF with bold details all over, contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
Lot# 741 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," oM to left, O to right. S-M10; KM-9; CT-150. 3.3 grams. Bold shield and most of legend, rounder than usual for this assayer, AVF for wear. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
Lot# 742 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," oM to left, O to right. S-M10; KM-9; CT-150. 3.4 grams. Rainbow-toned VF, unevenly struck, full legends. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $100-$150.
Lot# 743 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," oM to left, L/O to right. S-M9a; KM-9; CT-146. 3.3 grams. VF with bold full legends and inner details, some minor flat areas, contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $100-$150.
Lot# 744 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," L to left, oM to right. S-M9; KM-9; CT-144. 3.4 grams. Nice details (the legends particularly bold), VF with contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 745 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," L to left, oM to right. S-M9; KM-9; CT-144. 3.4 grams. Bold XF with subtle toning. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 746 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," oM to left, L to right. S-M9; KM-9; CT-146. 3.3 grams. Lustrous XF with particularly nice shield, parts of legend bold, lightly rainbow-toned. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
Lot# 747 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," oM to left, L to right. S-M9; KM-9; CT-146. 3.4 grams. Nice VF with nearly full legends, rainbow toning. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $100-$150.
Lot# 748 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," I (L) to left, ooM to right. S-M9; KM-9; CT-144. 3.2 grams. Interesting variety with assayer as "I" and mintmark with double o, mostly good details, deeply toned AVF. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
Lot# 749 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer not visible, cut down to size and precise weight of a 1/2 real and countermarked with a rampant lion in crenellated border (currently unattributed and probably rare). 1.4 grams. Perfectly round, with edges clearly trimmed centuries ago to make the coin a half real, with the mysterious countermark fully visible on one of the host coin's pillars, faint oM mintmark on other side, the host no better than VG but the countermark at least Fine, all deeply old-toned, definitely worth specialized study. Estimate: $100-$500.

Charles-Joanna "Late Series" 1/2 Real

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Lot# 750 Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," G to left, M to right of monogram. S-M5; KM-6.5; CT-176. 1.3 grams. Typically broad, thin, round flan with bold full crowned-KI, well centered, Fine with flat spots, contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
Lot# 751 Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," M to left, o in middle, L to right. S-M9; KM-6.5; CT-180 (variant). 1.6 grams. Very broad and thin (and slightly wavy) flan, most details bold, toned AVF. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 752 Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," o to left, L to right, M at bottom. S-M9; KM-6.5; CT-179. 1.6 grams. Broad and thin flan with full legends and inner details, AVF with some dark spots in addition to subtle underlying toning. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 753 Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," o to left, L to right, oMo below monogram. S-M9; KM-6.5; CT-179. 1.6 grams. Nice details but smaller flan than most, VF with contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
Lot# 754 Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," oM to left, o in middle of monogram, motto as P-V-S. S-M10; KM-6.5; CT-184 (variant). 1.6 grams. Typically broad flan, very bold details but also some flatness (per the assayer), VF with contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 755 Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 real, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," oM to left, o in middle, o to right of monogram, motto as P-LV-S. S-M10; KM-6.5; CT-185 (variant). 1.4 grams. Fine with bold KI in center and king's name CAROLV(S), toned on fields, some flat areas. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $175-$250.

Charles-Joanna "Late Series" Coppers

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Lot# 756 Mexico City, Mexico, copper 4 maravedis, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, copper 4 maravedis, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," o4o-M at bottom on reverse. KM-3.3; CT-205. 5.6 grams. AVF with weak areas, good legends, mostly chocolate brown with dark fields, not corroded like most (scarce thus). Pedigreed to the Superior auction of June 11-14, 1973 (lot #322), with original tag. Estimate: $250-$375.
Lot# 757 Mexico City, Mexico, copper 4 maravedis, Charles-Joanna, Mexico City, Mexico, copper 4 maravedis, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," M-4 at bottom on obverse, 4 and six small circles at bottom on reverse. KM-3.3; CT-204 (variant). 5.3 grams. Bold legends and inner details (VF+) despite light surface corrosion, nice contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $125-$200.

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Lot# 758 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer F. S-M12; KM-43; CT-154. 26.8 grams. Bold king's name, nearly full crown and shield and cross, nicely old-toned Fine. Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 759 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, joint assayers F and oD, with oM-(F) to left and 8-oD to right, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, joint assayers F and oD, with oM-(F) to left and 8-oD to right, rare. S-M14a. 25.3 grams. XF details but with hint of corrosion as from the "Rill Cove wreck," sunk ca. 1618 off Cornwall, England, the oD assayer very bold and with nearly full shield and cross, attractively toned. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 760 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1609/8A, rare overdate. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1609/8A, rare overdate. S-M16; KM-unlisted (cf. 44.3). 27.4 grams. Broad flan with very choice full shield and cross, full and clear date and oMA and denomination, curious error in reverse legend with INDIARVN RVEX (with extra V and N for M), non-toned XF with mint luster, quite impressive. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
Lot# 761 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (1)612/1F, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (1)612/1F, rare. S-M17; KM-44.3; CT-104. 27.4 grams. Clear date with certain overdate, bold oMF, nice full cross, nearly full shield and crown, non-toned VF with some weak strike near edge. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
Lot# 762 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)13F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)13F. S-M17; KM-44.3; CT-94. 27.1 grams. Full shield and cross, both well centered, also bold date and oMF, lightly toned VF with minor stress-fractures in edge. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
Lot# 763 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1620D, choice full date. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1620D, choice full date. S-M18; KM-44.3; CT-117. 27.6 grams. Very bold and full date and oMD, nearly full shield and most of cross, typically crude edge, Fine+ overall. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
Lot# 764 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)21/0D. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)21/0D. S-M18; KM-44.3; CT-118. 27.4 grams. Exceptionally broad flan with choice full shield and nearly full cross, bold 1/0 in date, full oMD, nearly XF but typically flat peripheries. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 765 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1622D. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1622D. S-M18a; KM-45. 26.4 grams. Good but partially weak full cross and shield and oMD and 8, clear date, lightly red-toned AVF with hint of corrosion (might be from the "Lucayan Beach wreck" of ca. 1628. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 766 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)23D. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)23D. S-M18a; KM-45; CT-312. 26.8 grams. Bold full shield and oMD, good full cross, certain 3 of date and base of 2, AVF with edge-split. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 767 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1627D. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1627D. S-M18a; KM-45. 27.6 grams. Somewhat barrel-shaped, with full but partially weak shield and cross, bold oMD, full 16 but just the bottoms of the 27 of the date, lustrous VF with patchy toning. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of November 1, 2005 (lot #913), with lot-tag. Estimate: $275-$400.
Lot# 768 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1629D, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1629D, rare. S-M18a; KM-45; CT-323. 26.8 grams. Deeply toned AVF with full shield and cross, the latter with lamination but both with flat spots, full oMD, full 162 and most of 9 of date. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 769 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)31D, very rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)31D, very rare. S-M18a; KM-45; CT-325. 26.3 grams. Odd-shaped flan with good full shield and cross, full oMD, bold 31 of date (missing in Calbeto), crude VF+. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $600-$900.
Lot# 770 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1635/4P, very rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1635/4P, very rare. S-M19. 26.2 grams. Roundish flan with 100% full and bold date (with prominent overdate), choice cross (full and bold), good full shield, AVF with contrasting toning, a super specimen of a super rarity, possibly from the Concepcion, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
Lot# 771 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1638/7P, very rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1638/7P, very rare. S-M19. 26.8 grams. Very bold, full date with clear overdate, bold full oMP, part of shield and cross bold and high grade (XF) but the rest flat as made, possibly from the Concepcion, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
Lot# 772 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)38P, very rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)38P, very rare. S-M19; KM-45; CT-333. 26.6 grams. Bold full 8 of date, full oMP, full shield and cross but with typical flatness and fairly low grade (VG). Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
Lot# 773 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)43/2P, very rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)43/2P, very rare. S-M19. 27.2 grams. Very crude strike (lots of flatness) but with very bold full 43 of date with clear overdate (first example we have ever heard of), most of crown and cross, probably Fine for actual wear, with curious punchmarks on reverse (one so deep it breaches the other side), green encrustation on edge. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 774 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1645P, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1645P, rare. S-M19; KM-45; CT-342. 24.4 grams. Full date and bold full oMP, nearly full shield, good full cross, silvery Fine, possibly clipped on edge long ago. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $600-$900.
Lot# 775 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1648P. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1648P. S-M19; KM-45; CT-347. 27.1 grams. Choice full date and oMP, good full shield and cross on a large flan, attractively toned Fine with typical flat areas. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
Lot# 776 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)49/8P. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)49/8P. S-M19; KM-45; CT-348. 27.3 grams. Clear date and overdate, full oMP and shield and cross, curiously sprinkled with chopmarks (all tiny except for one), also test-cut in edge as from circulation in the Orient, toned Fine with green spots. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 777 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (1)649P. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (1)649P. S-M19; KM-45; CT-349. 27.3 grams. Large and somewhat pillow-shaped flan with full but crude cross and shield, bold oMP, certain date, old test-cut in edge and stress fractures near one point, lustrous and rainbow-toned Fine. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

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Lot# 778 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (1)651P. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (1)651P. S-M19; KM-45; CT-351. 27.3 grams. Roundish flan with good full shield and cross, bold oMP and denomination, clear date, VF with flat spots, toned and green in places. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
Lot# 779 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1652P. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1652P. S-M19; KM-45; CT-356. 27.5 grams. Big flan with 100% full date and oMP, full cross and nearly full shield, Fine with typical flatness, lightly toned, two old test-cuts on reverse. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
Lot# 780 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1653P, choice full date. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1653P, choice full date. S-M19; KM-45; CT-358. 26.9 grams. Very broad flan, with choice full and bold date and oMP, super full cross, nearly full shield, high grade (XF details) but probably salvaged from the Vergulde Draeck ("Gilt Dragon"), sunk in 1656 off Western Australia. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 781 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1654P. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1654P. S-M19; KM-45; CT-360. 24.1 grams. Very bold oMP, clear date, very nice full cross and nearly full shield, toned and high grade (XF details) but almost certainly salvaged from the Vergulde Draeck ("Gilt Dragon"), sunk in 1656 off Western Australia, with corrosion near edges. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 6, 1998 (lot #360), with lot-tag. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 782 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1655/4P. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1655/4P. S-M19; KM-45; CT-361. 25.9 grams. Full date with prominent overdate, good full cross, full oMP and shield, deeply toned Fine. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 6, 1998 (lot #361), with lot-tag. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 783 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1656P. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1656P. S-M19; KM-45; CT-363. 26.7 grams. Very thick flan, with good full shield and cross, full oMP and date, nice Fine, not much contrast. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
Lot# 784 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)57P. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)57P. S-M19; KM-45; CT-365. 26.2 grams. Typically urn-shaped, with full shield and cross, bold oMP, full 7 of date, deeply toned VF with some flat spots. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 785 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1658P. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1658P. S-M19; KM-45; CT-366. 26.0 grams. Choice full date and oMP, super bold full cross, most of shield, very attractive VF for the issue. Estimate: $400-$600.
Lot# 786 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1658P, full date. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1658P, full date. S-M19; KM-45; CT-366. 27.7 grams. Large (in fact overweight) flan with full date and bold oMP, nearly full shield and cross, technically XF but with much peripheral flatness, lightly toned with green spots. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 787 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1659P. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1659P. S-M19; KM-45; CT-368. 21.0 grams. Bold 165 of date and oMP, good cross, most of shield, but typically crude and lightly corroded as from the Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa, now deeply toned. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of February 14, 1998 (lot #711), with lot-tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

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Lot# 788 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1660(P). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1660(P). S-M19; KM-45; CT-370. 26.9 grams. Bold date, very crude strike with lots of flatness, most of the shield and cross still visible, non-toned About Fine. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of April 22-23, 2005 (lot #374), with lot-tag. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 789 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)62P, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)62P, rare. S-M19; KM-45; CT-372. 23.3 grams. Clear 62 of date, bold full oMP, nearly full shield and cross, crudely toned VF with part of edge clipped long ago. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 790 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)63P, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)63P, rare. S-M19; KM-45; CT-374. 26.8 grams. Bold date, nice full shield and cross, full oMP, AVF with very minor surface corrosion. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 8, 2002 (lot #429), with lot-tag. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 791 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1664P, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1664P, rare. S-M19; KM-45; CT-375. 27.1 grams. Full date and oMP, full shield and cross, but all very weak and worn (VG+), lightly toned. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 792 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (1)665P, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (1)665P, rare. S-M19; KM-45; CT-376. 24.2 grams. Full 65 of date followed by a dot, full oMP and cross, nice full shield, Fine details but with light corrosion as from salvage, probably from the Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 793 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1665P. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1665P. S-M19; KM-45; CT-376. 27.0 grams. Full but doubled date and oMP, good full shield, nearly full cross, darkly toned and lightly corroded as salvaged, probably from the Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $275-$425.
Lot# 794 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible, variety with border of x's. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible, variety with border of x's. KM-45. 26.9 grams. Crude strike (VG with flatness) but with interesting (unrecorded) border of x's outside the full shield, nearly full cross, spot of dark encrustation. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $70-$100.
Lot# 795 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1666G, with Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1666G, with "Golden Fleece" countermark of Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (1652-72), very rare. S-19a; KM-45. 27.1 grams. Very choice, full and bold date, full oMG, bold bottom half of countermark in middle of full cross, host coin only About Fine but with a very nice, natural look (no corrosion or cleaning or damage), a super specimen even if not high grade, and with classic pedigree. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 8-9, 1984 (lot #869), with lot-tag. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
Lot# 796 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1668G, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1668G, rare. S-M20; KM-46; CT-269. 27.1 grams. Bold full oMG and clear date, full shield and cross but peripherally flat, Fine for wear, with some hairline scratches. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $600-$900.
Lot# 797 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1672G, very rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1672G, very rare. S-M20; KM-46; CT-272. 25.3 grams. Bold date and mintmark, good cross, partial shield, but all the rest flat (as made), maybe About Fine for wear, nicely toned, with pieces of edge clipped long ago. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of December 1, 1987 (lot #800), with lot-tag. Estimate: $600-$900.
Lot# 798 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1677G, very rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1677G, very rare. S-M20; KM-46; CT-277. 25.9 grams. Rectangular flan with perfectly full and bold date, full oMG, nice shield and cross, AVF, super specimen of a date that was missing in Calbeto and of a period that almost never produced nice-looking coins like this. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
Lot# 799 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1679L. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1679L. S-M21; KM-46; CT-279. 25.4 grams. Urn-shaped flan with bold date and oML, full cross and nearly full shield but typically crude, Fine for actual wear, rare as non-salvage. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of March 15-16, 1990 (lot #2936), with lot-tag. Estimate: $600-$900.
Lot# 800 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1681L. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1681L. S-M21; KM-46; CT-281. 19.3 grams. Bold date and oML, most of cross and shield, VF (or better (details but lightly corroded as almost certainly from the Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 801 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1700L, very rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1700L, very rare. S-M21; KM-46; CT-300. 27.8 grams. Odd-shaped flan with clear date and bold oML, good full cross, most of shield and crown, AVF with flat spots but contrasting toning, very solid (in fact overweight) and much less crude than usual for this period, which almost never comes with a visible date like on this coin. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
Lot# 802 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1701L, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1701L, rare. S-M21CT-301. 25.5 grams. Very odd 3-pointed shape (with old plug at one end), clear date (bold final digit) and oML, most of crown and cross, part of shield, the rest flat (as usual), toned VG. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of May 27-28, 1988 (lot #929), with lot-tag. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
Lot# 803 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (1)716(J), rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (1)716(J), rare. S-M22; KM-47; CT-745. 26.1 grams. Bold full date, clear oM and part of shield and cross, but all the rest flat (about 60% of the flan) as made, Fine or better for actual wear, one small chopmark on cross side as from circulation in the Orient. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of May 27-28, 1988 (lot #933), with lot-tag. Estimate: $500-$750.
Lot# 804 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1718/7J, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1718/7J, rare. S-M22; KM-47; CT-unlisted. 26.1 grams. Full date with certain overdate, full oMJ, nearly full cross, typically mostly flat but Fine or better for actual wear, toned all over with tan sediment in crevices. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
Lot# 805 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1720(J), bold date, with Guatemala sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1838) on cross side, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1720(J), bold date, with Guatemala sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1838) on cross side, rare. S-M22; KM-47; CT-748. 26.6 grams. Very bold and full date, part of mintmark and one full castle but all the rest flat (as made, otherwise VG?), nice full countermark (VF+), with contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of February 22, 1997 (lot #447), with lot-tag. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 806 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1721(J), rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1721(J), rare. S-M22; KM-47; CT-unlisted. 25.3 grams. Clear date and full mintmark, crude partial cross and shield, mostly flat (otherwise VG?) and with light corrosion as from salvage, probably from the Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 807 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1722(J), rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1722(J), rare. S-M22; KM-47; CT-749. 26.4 grams. Full date and mintmark, decent cross but typically mostly flat (otherwise VG?), with nice natural surfaces, on which were faintly inscribed long ago some indecipherable letters and numbers. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
Lot# 808 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1723J, very rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1723J, very rare. S-M22; KM-47; CT-750. 25.6 grams. Full 23 of date and full oMJ, some cross and tressure but all the rest typically flat (otherwise VG?), neat rhomboid shape. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 809 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (1)725D, very rare (possibly Louis I), with Indonesian countermark. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (1)725D, very rare (possibly Louis I), with Indonesian countermark. S-M23; KM-49; CT-18. 25.8 grams. Bold 25 of date, full oMD, nearly full crown, otherwise mostly flat (rainbow-toned Fine), with what appears to be a test-mark (an old gouge in the center of the cross that breaches the other side) in addition to a scratched X and a countermark of the date AH1230 (1814-15) in Arabic, commonly attributed to Sumenep (Madura Island) in Indonesia, a fascinating coin with interest in several areas. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
Lot# 810 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1726D. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1726D. S-M23a. 26.9 grams. Unusually full date and oMD, good cross, minimal shield (very off-center), mostly flat and with small depression (as made), low-relief Fine with some coppery toning. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $500-$750.
Lot# 811 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1729R. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1729R. S-M24; KM-47a; CT-754. 26.4 grams. Bold full oMR, clear date, nice but incomplete cross and crown, otherwise mostly flat, XF where struck up, very lightly corroded as probably from the Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 812 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1730G/R. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1730G/R. S-M25; KM-47a. 27.2 grams. Interesting shape (thick flan), with full and bold date and oMG with clear over-assayer, good full cross, Fine for wear, with odd spots of encrusted toning here and there (decidedly not jewelry solder, which it resembles). Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
Lot# 813 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1730G. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1730G. S-M25; KM-47a; CT-759. 26.7 grams. Rectangular flan with bold full date and oMG, good cross and shield, the latter with a very large lacuna (as made), Fine+ with contrasting toning, very attractive and interesting. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 4, 1994 (lot #672), with lot-tag. Estimate: $250-$375.
Lot# 814 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1731/0F/G, rare overdate/over-assayer combination. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1731/0F/G, rare overdate/over-assayer combination. S-M26. 25.3 grams. Small, thick flan with full date and oMF (the overdate and over-assayer quite clear), excellent full cross and good full shield, well-struck AVF. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 815 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1732/1F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1732/1F. S-M26; KM-47a; CT-763. 26.4 grams. Small, thick, rectangular planchet with full and bold date and oMF, good cross, toned Fine. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

Shield-type - 4 Reales

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Lot# 816 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O (oMO to left). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O (oMO to left). S-M11; KM-36; CT-335. 13.7 grams. Very broad, round flan with choice full crown and shield and cross, some bold legend, toned VF+ with edge-split. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
Lot# 817 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O (oMO to left). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O (oMO to left). S-M11; KM-36; CT-335. 13.7 grams. Round flan with good full shield and crown and cross and most of the legends, lightly toned VF (not much contrast). Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 818 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O (oMO to right). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O (oMO to right). S-M11; KM-36; CT-333. 13.2 grams. Nice bold shield and cross, nearly full crown, bold oMO, VF with attractive contrasting toning. Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 819 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer F. S-M12a; KM-37.1; CT-223. 13.6 grams. Bold full shield with oMF to left and 4 to right, good full cross, all off-center, with peripheral flatness, silvery VF+ with a couple dark spots. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
Lot# 820 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1608/7(F), rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1608/7(F), rare. S-M15. 13.6 grams. Bold full date with clear overdate (first we have seen), good full shield and cross, well-detailed crown, off-center XF with flat spots, silvery but with incipient rose toning. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 821 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (1)609/8A. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (1)609/8A. S-M16; KM-37.2; CT-227. 13.5 grams. Large, round flan with bold oMA, clear date, nice full cross, full king's ordinal III, silvery AXF with spots of toning. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 822 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1611/0F, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1611/0F, rare. S-M17. 13.7 grams. Bold date and overdate (first we have seen), full and bold oMF, nearly full shield and cross and crown, lightly toned XF with flat spots. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 823 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (16)12F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (16)12F. S-M17; KM-37.2. 12.9 grams. Bold full oMF, clear date, nice cross and shield, richly toned VF with flatness near edges, very lightly shaved long ago (to make it perfectly round). Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 824 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (1)621/0/9D, rare overdate. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (1)621/0/9D, rare overdate. S-M18. 12.8 grams. Very bold date with clear multiple overdates, good full cross and crown, half of shield bold (the rest flat), full assayer D, lightly toned AVF with pitting only on part of edge as probably from the "Lucayan Beach wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
Lot# 825 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1652P, full date. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1652P, full date. S-M19; KM-38; CT-708. 12.4 grams. Full date and mintmark, most of cross and shield despite flat spots (VF details otherwise), deeply rainbow toned with minor corrosion as salvaged, probably from the Vergulde Draeck ("Gilt Dragon"), sunk in 1656 off Western Australia. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of January, 2003 (lot #1812). Estimate: $250-$375.
Lot# 826 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (16)53P. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (16)53P. S-M19; KM-38; CT-709. 12.9 grams. Very bold oMP, partial date, good full cross and most of shield, XF with flat peripheries. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Richard Long auction of July 7, 1997 (lot #441). Estimate: $250-$375.
Lot# 827 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1654/3P, rare overdate. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1654/3P, rare overdate. S-M19. 13.1 grams. Bold full oMP and full date with clear 4/3 (first we have seen), squarish flan with hole at edge, good full cross and most of shield, lightly toned Fine. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
Lot# 828 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1654P. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1654P. S-M19; KM-38; CT-710. 13.7 grams. Choice full cross, bold full 165 of date, full but doubled oMP, most of shield, richly rainbow-toned VF. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of January 14-15, 2005 (lot #480), with lot-tag. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 829 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1656P, bold date. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1656P, bold date. S-M19; KM-38; CT-712. 12.2. grams. Very bold full date and oM, most of cross and shield, AXF details with surface corrosion as salvaged, possibly from the "Jupiter wreck" (San Miguel el Arcangel), sunk in 1659 off the east coast of Florida, or the Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 830 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1659P, very rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1659P, very rare. S-M19; KM-38. 13.8 grams. Clear bottom half of date (one of only 2 known to us), full oMP, nearly full cross (bold) and part of shield, AVF with peripheral flatness. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of April 25-26, 2003 (lot #472), with lot-tag. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 831 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1662P, very rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1662P, very rare. S-M19; KM-38. 12.7 grams. Clear date (first we have seen), full oMP, nearly full cross, about half of shield, richly rainbow-toned Fine with peripheral flatness. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
Lot# 832 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19; KM-38. 13.3 grams. Bold full oMP, good full cross and shield, Fine with good contrast. Estimate: $40-$60.
Lot# 833 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1729R. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1729R. S-M24CT-1024. 13.3 grams. Bold full oMR, clear bottom half of date, most of shield and cross, small edge-split, thick and solid (VF details) but probably salvaged, most likely from the Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 834 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (17)30G. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (17)30G. S-M25; KM-40a; CT-1027. 12.0 grams. Rectangular flan with full oMG and 30 of date, good cross, half of shield, a bit worn (About Fine) but no problems. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 835 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1730F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1730F. S-M26CT-1025. 12.1 grams. Full date and oMF, nearly full cross, partially corroded shield as salvaged, either from the Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, the Netherlands, or the Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 1, 1996 (lot #1409). Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 836 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (1)731/0F, rare overdate in this denomination. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (1)731/0F, rare overdate in this denomination. S-M26CT-1028. 13.5 grams. Choice specimen with bold full oMF and date (the clear overdate common in 8R but rare in 4R, this being the first we have seen), good full cross and partial shield, attractively rose-toned AVF. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $275-$400.

Shield-type - 2 Reales

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Lot# 837 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer O (oMO to left). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer O (oMO to left). S-M11; KM-31; CT-501. 6.6 grams. Typically broad and round, with choice full cross and shield, full PHILIPPVS, most of crown, deeply toned AXF. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
Lot# 838 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer F. S-M12; KM-31; CT-499. 6.6 grams. Round flan with full cross and shield and crown, full oMF, Fine details but dark and lightly corroded as from salvage, probably from the "Rill Cove wreck" of ca. 1618 off southwest England. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $75-$110.
Lot# 839 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip II or III, assayer F, variety with 8-F to left, 3 small castles in each quadrant (and other odd features), rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip II or III, assayer F, variety with 8-F to left, 3 small castles in each quadrant (and other odd features), rare. 6.0 grams. Very strange coin (possibly a contemporary counterfeit) with what appears to be a small 8 punched over a large 8 above the assayer to the left of full shield with atypical design elements, full cross with the castles appearing as one above two in each quadrant, toned, hairline edge-split, AVF details with minor corrosion as salvaged, possibly from the "Rill Cove wreck" of ca. 1618 off southwestern England. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
Lot# 840 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip II or III, assayer F, variety with 3 small castles in each quadrant, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip II or III, assayer F, variety with 3 small castles in each quadrant, rare. 5.5 grams. Broad flan with good full shield and cross, the latter showing a curious one-over-two castle arrangement (see previous lot), AVF with hairline edge-splits and contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $100-$150.
Lot# 841 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer F. S-M12a; KM-32.1; CT-338. 6.8 grams. Broad flan with bold full shield, king's name PHILIPPVS, full but doubled cross (which is rare for this issue), lightly toned VF. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 842 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer F, large lions. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer F, large lions. S-M12a; KM-32.1; CT-338. 6.2 grams. Full but crude shield and cross, the latter with big lions that look like mastiff dogs, About Fine with contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $70-$100.
Lot# 843 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, (1)608F, rare date, unique as lacking the Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, (1)608F, rare date, unique as lacking the "o" above the "M" in the mintmark. S-M15. 6.5 grams. Big, round flan with bold mintmark that clearly lacks the "o", bold date (first we have seen), good full cross and shield, Fine with colorful toning on fields. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of November 9, 2004 (lot #821), with lot-tag. Estimate: $400-$600.
Lot# 844 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1613F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1613F. S-M17; KM-32.2; CT-347. 6.7 grams. Broad flan, full but off-center shield and cross, bold date whose last digit is obviously a 3 but lacks the bottom tail, full oMF, Fine with flat spots and spotty toning. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
Lot# 845 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1666G, unique. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1666G, unique. S-19a. 6.7 grams. Full date (first we have heard of, and in fact the only date we know of between 1657 and 1668), full oMG, good full cross, Fine with flat spots, edge-split. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $500-$750.
Lot# 846 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1669G, unique. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1669G, unique. S-M20CT-586. 6.2 grams. Bold full date (only one we know of) and oM, bold full cross, otherwise typically flat, Fine for actual wear, with contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Richard Long auction of April 5, 2002 (lot #369). Estimate: $600-$900.
Lot# 847 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1716J. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1716J. S-M22; KM-35; CT-1261. 6.8 grams. Very bold oMJ, clear bottom half of date, most of cross, part of shield bold, AVF for actual wear. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
Lot# 848 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, (17)21(J). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, (17)21(J). S-M22; KM-35. 6.5 grams. Full 21 of date, bold shield and cross despite wear (VG+), nicely contrasting toning, rectangular shape. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
Lot# 849 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1726D/J, unique over-assayer. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1726D/J, unique over-assayer. S-M23a; KM-35. 5.9 grams. Rectangular flan with full date and oMD/J, the over-assayer very clear and frankly inexplicable unless the date is 1726/4 (which it could be) and therefore evidence of re-used Philip V dies after the brief Louis I issue in 1725, the cross nearly full, worn (VG) and with scratches near a hole at the edge. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 850 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1729R. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1729R. S-M24; KM-35a; CT-1263. 6.9 grams. Perfectly full and bold date, full mintmark, good cross, AVF or so with typical flatness. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 851 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1730G/R, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1730G/R, rare. S-M25. 6.4 grams. Full date and oMG/R (first example we have seen), full cross, thick flan with sharp points, hence probably higher grade but looks like AVF. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
Lot# 852 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1730F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1730F. S-M26CT-1266. 6.8 grams. Full oMF and clear date, good full cross, small thick flan, Fine with a few marks. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 853 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1731F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1731F. S-M26; KM-35a; CT-1269. 6.8 grams. Choice full date and oMF, most of cross and shield, Fine with nice contrast from sediment on fields. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 854 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1732F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1732F. S-M26; KM-35a; CT-1270. 6.6 grams. Full date and oMF, nearly full cross, thick and roundish flan, VG with light toning all over. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $150-$225.

Shield-type - 1 Real

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Lot# 855 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O (oM to left, O to right). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O (oM to left, O to right). S-M11; KM-26; CT-643. 3.4 grams. Typically broad, round, thin planchet with choice inner details and nearly full legends (like king's name PHILIPPVS) and crown, nicely toned XF. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 856 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O (oM to left, O to right). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O (oM to left, O to right). S-M11; KM-26; CT-643. 3.4 grams. Broad flan but not as round as most, with choice full cross and shield, some legend, richly toned AXF. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $100-$150.
Lot# 857 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O (oM to left, O to right). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O (oM to left, O to right). S-M11; KM-26; CT-643. 3.4 grams. Bold full king's name PHILIPPVS, good full cross and shield, smallish flan, attractively toned VF. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $70-$100.
Lot# 858 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O (oM to left, O to right). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O (oM to left, O to right). S-M11; KM-26; CT-643. 3.3 grams. Broad and round and thin as usual, good full cross and shield, nearly full crown, XF with several flat spots. Estimate: $50-$75.
Lot# 859 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O (O to left, oM to right). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O (O to left, oM to right). S-M11; KM-26; CT-644. 3.4 grams. Nice full cross, full but off-center shield, king's ordinal in legend, VF+ with edge-split. Estimate: $100-$150.
Lot# 860 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O (O to left, oM to right). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O (O to left, oM to right). S-M11; KM-26; CT-644. 3.4 grams. Bold assayer, full cross, prominent legends, full but doubled cross, toned VF with flat areas and hairline edge-split. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $70-$100.
Lot# 861 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O (O to left, oMO to right). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O (O to left, oMO to right). S-M11. 3.1 grams. Scarce arrangement with repeated assayer-mark (both bold, as is the mintmark, good full cross and shield, nearly full crown, erroneous GRATA (lacking the I) in the legend, AVF with contrasting toning. Estimate: $100-$150.
Lot# 862 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip III, assayer F, quadrants of cross transposed, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip III, assayer F, quadrants of cross transposed, rare. S-M12a. 3.2 grams. Nice full cross with quadrants transposed (rare for this mint), good full shield, nearly full crown, full oMF, AVF with old scratches and hairline edge-splits. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $100-$150.
Lot# 863 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip III, assayer F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip III, assayer F. S-M12a. 3.3 grams. Choice specimen with gorgeous full cross and shield, bold oMF, wonderful rich toning, AXF. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 864 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1607F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1607F. S-M15; KM-27.2; CT-447. 3.1 grams. Bold bottom half of date, good full shield and cross, bold oM, AVF with flat spots, contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
Lot# 865 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1608F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1608F. S-M15; KM-27.2; CT-449. 3.2 grams. Broad, irregular-shaped flan with choice full shield, full cross, bold oMF, full date (tiny 8), silvery VF+. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 866 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1610/09F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1610/09F. S-M17; KM-27.2; CT-452. 3.0 grams. Very full and bold date with clear 10/09, bold oMF, full shield and cross, salvaged VF with dark spots, possibly from the "Rill Cove wreck" of ca. 1618 off southeast England. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of September 9, 2005 (lot #390), with lot-tag. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 867 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1611/0F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1611/0F. S-M17; KM-27.2. 3.2 grams. Very bold full date and overdate, full oMF, good full cross, full but worn shield, overall Fine+ with nice rich toning. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
Lot# 868 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1612F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1612F. S-M17; KM-27.2; CT-455. 3.2 grams. Bold date, nice full shield and cross, full oMF, lightly toned AVF with tiny hole at very edge. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
Lot# 869 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1(6)13F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1(6)13F. S-M17; KM-27.2; CT-456. 3.3 grams. Bold 13 of date, full oMF, good full shield and cross for the grade, silvery Fine with slightly crude edge (as made). Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 870 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1627D. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1627D. S-M18a; KM-28. 3.2 grams. Bold oMD, clear 27 of date, good full shield and cross, silvery Fine+ with incipient toning. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 871 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1633D, very rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1633D, very rare. S-M18a. 2.8 grams. Bold but typically crude date (first example we have ever seen), full shield and cross, rainbow-toned VG with 3 small holes at edge. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 872 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1660(P), very rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1660(P), very rare. S-M19. 2.4 grams. Full and clear date (first we have seen), decent full cross, but worn (VG), off-center, and shaved around the edge. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 873 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1670G, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1670G, rare. S-M20. 1.5 grams. Full and bold date and oM, most of cross, heavily corroded as from salvage, probably from the Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa, lightly toned for better contrast. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 874 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, (1)716(J). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, (1)716(J). S-M22; KM-30; CT-1573. 3.2 grams. Very bold date, full oM, most of cross, typically flat peripheries, AVF with nice surfaces. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 875 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, (17)18J. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, (17)18J. S-M22; KM-30; CT-1575. 3.5 grams. Crude but full 18 of date, nearly full oMJ and shield and cross, perfectly pentagonal shape, Fine+. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
Lot# 876 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, (17)21(J). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, (17)21(J). S-M22; KM-30; CT-1578. 3.1 grams. Clear date, most of cross (well centered), VG with flatness. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 877 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1722J. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1722J. S-M22; KM-30; CT-1579. 3.6 grams. Completely full date, full oMJ and cross, crude shield, About Fine. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
Lot# 878 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, (17)23(J). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, (17)23(J). S-M22; KM-30; CT-1580. 3.3 grams. Neat triangular flan, bold 3 of date, full cross and nearly full crown, VF for period. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 879 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1729R. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1729R. S-M24; KM-30; CT-1582. 3.2 grams. Full date and oMR (off-center obverse) with asterisk-shaped chopmark as from circulation in the Orient, crudely toned About Fine. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 880 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1730G. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1730G. S-M25; KM-30; CT-1586. 2.9 grams. Very crude and slightly bent flan but with choice full date and oMG, nice cross, lightly toned Fine+. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 881 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1731F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1731F. S-M26; KM-30; CT-1587. 3.4 grams. Triangular shape, with very bold full date and oMF, decent cross, Fine+ with dark orange sediment in crevices. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 882 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1732F. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1732F. S-M26; KM-30; CT-1589. 3.4 grams. Full and bold date and oMF, good full cross, Fine with dark orange toning in crevices. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 883 Lot of 41 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1R, various periods. Lot of 41 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1R, various periods. 115.2 grams total. Average grade VG-F, some nice crosses and shields, a few with mintmark and/or assayer visible, mostly non-salvage but a few with corrosion, only one holed, great wholesale lot for jewelers. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

Shield-type - 1/2 Real

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Lot# 884 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer O (oM to left, O to right). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer O (oM to left, O to right). S-M11; KM-20; CT-717. 1.6 grams. Choice bold strike, excellent full monogram and cross, some legend and crown, AXF with contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 885 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer O (O to left, oM to right). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer O (O to left, oM to right). S-M11; KM-20; CT-718. 1.4 grams. Bold full monogram and cross, nearly full legends, toned but slightly crude VF with edge-split. Estimate: $100-$150.
Lot# 886 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip III, assayer F (oM to left, F to right). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip III, assayer F (oM to left, F to right). S-M12a; KM-21; CT-545. 1.6 grams. Very bold full monogram and cross, the former with curious x-fleur-x below, silvery XF with light toning at edge. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
Lot# 887 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip III, assayer F (oM to left, large F to right). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip III, assayer F (oM to left, large F to right). S-M12a; KM-21; CT-545. 1.5 grams. Richly toned AVF with nice full cross and monogram above x-fleur-x, king's ordinal III in legend, broad flan. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $100-$150.
Lot# 888 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1608, assayer not visible, very rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1608, assayer not visible, very rare. S-M15; KM-unlisted (cf. 21); CT-547. 1.2 grams. Round (possibly lightly shaved) and with crude hole near edge, full date (first example we have seen) and crown, oM and monogram and cross, richly toned AVF. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 889 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip III, assayer D, with 6-point-star ornaments. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip III, assayer D, with 6-point-star ornaments. S-M18; KM-21. 1.9 grams. Bold full monogram with OM (large O) to left and D to right, +-fleur-+ at bottom with a 6-point star below the fleur and above the S in the monogram (first we have seen of this variety), full cross, richly toned AVF. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $100-$150.
Lot# 890 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, (1)654P. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, (1)654P. S-M19; KM-22; CT-1149. 1.7 grams. Bold full date and oMP, dot above P in monogram, full cross and crown, Fine+ with contrasting toning, tiny crude hole at edge. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 891 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1656/5(P), rare overdate. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1656/5(P), rare overdate. S-M19. 1.6 grams. Full date (crude overdate), most of cross and monogram and crown but all off-center, faintly red-toned Fine. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
Lot# 892 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1657(P). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1657(P). S-M19; KM-unlisted (cf. 22); CT-1151. 1.4 grams. Unusually large flan with full date and oMP, full (huge) crown, full monogram and full but crude cross, VG with patchy toning. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
Lot# 893 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, (16)67(G), posthumous Philip IV, very rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, (16)67(G), posthumous Philip IV, very rare. S-M19a; KM-unlisted (cf. 22); CT-unlisted. 1.6 grams. Bold full 7 of date (first specimen we have seen), clear partial monogram and most of crown, full cross, large gumdrop-shape, AVF with flat spots, edge-split. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of September 20, 2003 (lot #456), with lot-tag. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 894 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1668G, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1668G, rare. S-M20; KM-23; CT-807. 1.5 grams. Full and clear date and oMG, most of cross, partially toned Fine with flat areas. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of November 9, 2004 (lot #814), with lot-tag. Estimate: $300-$450.
Lot# 895 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, (16)92(L), rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, (16)92(L), rare. S-M21; KM-23; CT-unlisted. 1.8 grams. Bold 2 and clear 9 of date, nearly full crown, off-center cross, AVF for era. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
Lot# 896 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real Royal, 1716J, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real Royal, 1716J, rare. S-M22; KM-unlisted (cf. R24); CT-unlisted. 1.7 grams. Fully detailed AVF with some contrasting toning, 2 tiny holes at edge. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $500-$750.
Lot# 897 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real Royal, 1717J. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real Royal, 1717J. S-M22; KM-unlisted (cf. R24); CT-1807. 1.6 grams. Lightly rainbow-toned VF+ with crude hole in center of crown. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Richard Long auction of December 20, 1999 (lot #255). Estimate: $400-$600.
Lot# 898 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1718/7(J), rare overdate. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1718/7(J), rare overdate. S-M22; KM-unlisted (cf. 24); CT-unlisted. 1.7 grams. Sail-shaped flan with very full and bold date (the overdate a bit weak but certain), full cross and oM, most of crown, AVF with faint toning. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $250-$275.
Lot# 899 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, (17)19(J). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, (17)19(J). S-M22; KM-24; CT-1832. 1.8 grams. Full and bold date above full crown, good full cross, softly struck Fine with some light toning. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of April 30-May 1, 2004 (lot #622), with lot-tag. Estimate: $175-$250.
Lot# 900 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1720(J). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1720(J). S-M22; KM-24; CT-1833. 1.3 grams. Full and bold date and oM, most of cross and crown, part of edge crude (possibly broken long ago). Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 901 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1721(J). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1721(J). S-M22; KM-24; CT-1834. 1.7 grams. Full and bold date, full crown and cross, Fine with gunmetal toning. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Richard Long auction of April 5, 2002 (lot #373). Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 902 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1722J. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1722J. S-M22; KM-24; CT-1835. 1.7 grams. Bold full 22 of date, full oMJ, good full cross, lightly toned Fine. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of April 30-May 1, 2004 (lot #624), with lot-tag. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 903 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1723J. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1723J. S-M22; KM-24; CT-1836. 2.0 grams. Full date, bold full oMJ, nice full cross, attractively toned VF for the period. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of February 14, 1998 (lot #270), with lot-tag. Estimate: $200-$300.
Lot# 904 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, (1)724(J), Philip V, very rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, (1)724(J), Philip V, very rare. S-M22; KM-24; CT-1837. 1.4 grams. Bold full date (first we have seen), full crown and cross, slightly crude strike, silvery Fine with incipient toning and small hole at edge, clear P of monogram. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
Lot# 905 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip V, assayer J. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip V, assayer J. S-M22; KM-24. 1.6 grams. Choice full monogram above fleur-de-lis and king's ordinal V in legend, full but crude cross and tressure, VF for era with spotty toning. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $35-$50.
Lot# 906 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1724(D), Philip V, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1724(D), Philip V, rare. S-M23; KM-25; CT-57. 1.4 grams. Full crown with faint but certain date above it, off-center cross, crude Fine with surface corrosion. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $90-$135.
Lot# 907 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real Royal, 1726D. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real Royal, 1726D. S-M23a; KM-R24; CT-unlisted. 1.7 grams. Nice strike, beautifully toned VF+ with tiny hole at very edge. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
Lot# 908 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real Royal, 1727D. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real Royal, 1727D. S-M23a; KM-R24; CT-1813. 1.7 grams. Nice VF+ with attractively contrasting toning, small hole near edge. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
Lot# 909 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1729(R). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1729(R). S-M24; KM-24a; CT-1841. 1.5 grams. Clear 9 of date, crude monogram and crown, decent cross, high grade (AXF) but about 40% flat, on a roundish flan. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $50-$75.
Lot# 910 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1732(F). Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1732(F). S-M26; KM-24a; CT-1847. 1.4 grams. Bold full date and crown and mintmark, choice full cross, nice VF. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Lot# 911 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1733F, rare. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1733F, rare. S-M26; KM-24a; CT-1848. 1.6 grams. Choice specimen with bold date and oMF, nearly full cross, richly toned XF for era, quite attractive. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
Lot# 912 Lot of 109 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 reales, various periods. Lot of 109 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 reales, various periods. 154.8 grams total. Decent specimens with mostly full crosses and monograms, only a few salvaged and a few with holes, a few with mintmarks and/or assayers, average grade Fine, great wholesale lot for jewelry. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

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