^Lot 557 Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer S to right, mintmark M to left (

Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer S to right, mintmark M to left (M-S), very rare. Nesmith-76; Cal-67; S-M8; KM-9. 3.35 grams. A Charles-Joanna collection is not complete without coinage from assayer S, this one being a nice XF with almost full legends and interiors against low-contrast toning and a few small cracks around edges. This is the only variety known to exist (no S-M or oM-S or S-oM) for this denomination. Interestingly, assayer-S coins were not found on the "Golden Fleece wreck," contributing to its proposed date of ca. 1550. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection of Mexican Charles-Joanna Coinage (stated on label). Accompanied by original tag or holder.