^Lot 571 Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer G to right, mintmark oMo below

Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer G to right, mintmark oMo below monogram, motto PL-V-S, rare. Nesmith-51b; Cal-unl; S-M5; KM-6.5. 1.46 grams. Handwritten Nesmith note on back of paper holder says "6 others with diff legends seen" and, as above, he found three others before publishing his book. VF coin struck on uneven planchet with most of legend and inner details visible, lightly toned. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection of Mexican Charles-Joanna Coinage (stated on label). Accompanied by original tag or holder.