^Lot 393 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Early Series," assayer P to right, mintmark M to left

Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Early Series," assayer P to right, mintmark M to left (oMo-oPo), motto as PLVS in left-leaning rhomboid panel with single annulets on either side, very rare, NGC VF 20. Nesmith-24a type; Cal-63; S-M4; KM unl-(7 for type). 3.27 grams. A very competent specimen with low toning, darkish background and virtually full legends, purchased well after Nesmith's book was published hence not included as a different variety, technically tied for second finest in the NGC census. NGC #6448168-024. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection of Mexican Charles-Joanna Coinage (stated on label) and to the Almanzar auction of August 1972, lot 2218. Accompanied by original tag or holder from Clyde Hubbard.