^Lot 595 MEXICO, Mexico City, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Early Series," assayer P to right, mintmark M to left

MEXICO, Mexico City, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Early Series," assayer P to right, mintmark M to left (oMo-oPo), motto as PLVS in left-leaning rhomboid panel with one annulet in each side, rare. Nesmith-24 for type/24a; Cal-63; S-M4; KM-unl (7 for type). 3.31 grams. VF with full and bold legends, weaker inner details, nice rich toning throughout. Note that smaller denominations are harder to find and many are worn from use, unlike the 4 reales, especially those from shipwrecks.