^Lot 440 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer R to right, mintmark M to left (

Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer R to right, mintmark M to left (M-R), rare, NGC AU 55. Nesmith-68b; Cal-70; S-M7; KM-9. 3.33 grams. Tied with one other for top grade in the NGC census for this mintmark-assayer arrangement, with full legends and interiors. While Nesmith thought assayer-R coins were very rare and cataloged few of them, we know they are not, at least in the 4 reales denomination (thanks to several salvaged shipwrecks), but minors are still not plentiful, especially M-R as we see here. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection of Mexican Charles-Joanna Coinage (stated on label). Accompanied by original tag or holder. Please use this link to verify the certification number