^Lot 544 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1656/5 P, extremely rare, NGC XF details / mount removed, finest

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1656/5 P, extremely rare, NGC XF details / mount removed, finest and only example in NGC census. S-M19; KM-unl (33 for type); Cal-unl. 6.35 grams. Bold full date with clear tail-tip of under-digit 5 protruding from bottom of 6 (not mentioned on label), bold full oMP, also good full shield (lightly scuffed) and choice full cross, toned with slightly crusty surfaces, perfectly medal-aligned strike, which regrettably made it useful for jewelry (solder-mark at top). Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his original tag/envelope. Please use this link to verify the certification number