^Lot 17 Seville, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, 159(?) date to right, assayer B below denomination II and mintma

Seville, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, 159(?) date to right, assayer B below denomination II and mintmark S to left, NGC MS 64, finest known in NGC census. Cal-Type 259; Fr-169. 6.75 grams. Bold full S-II-B to left of choice full shield, the date to right with clear 159 but the last digit too weak to discern, full but lightly doubled cross-and-tressure, exceptional grade with muted luster all over, finest at NGC for assayer B. Please use this link to verify the certification number