^Lot 88 MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer O below denomination ij to right, mintmark oM

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer O below denomination ij to right, mintmark oM to left. S-M11; KM-31; Cal-355. 6.33 grams. Choice full cross and shield enhanced by contrasting toning, nearly full crown, bold oM to left and ij-O to right (scarce variety), a few small areas of corrosion. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean