Mexico 4 Escudos 1680-94 "Jeweled Cross" NGC 50
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1715 FLEET MEXICO 1679 "JEWELED CROSS" NGC 50 PIRATE GOLD COINS In a class of it's own! This Mexico 4 Escudos Jeweled Cross from the 1715 FLEET is at the top of the list for 1715 FLEET TREASURE! I am confident, this piece will be a "forever" Trophy Gold Cob for all the Ages! Mexico was the first mint to strike Gold Cobs (1679) and they started with this "JEWELED CROSS" variety; hence the rarity (very few survived). We have (and had) approx. 6 total Jeweled Cross' mainly 1 escudo denominations (3 of them) and (1) of the 2 escudos and just recently listed an 8 Escudos (see our ebay store). This Gold Cob however, is in a league of it's own, not only does it have most of it's JEWELED indentions, but almost all of the Cross and Perfectly centered. This is certainly atypical, as most are missing large portions of the cross and almost always missing portions of the Jewels. Now, add to this that on the Obverse it contains the entire King's Ordinal (CAROLVS), Carlos II and denomination (IIII). Carlos passed in 1700 (Heirless) and on his death bed passed on the throne to Philip V (grandnephew of the King of France).
Exceedingly scarce in any grade, let alone approaching Mint State preservation, the mellow-gold flan laying host to pervasive russet and rose tones to what detail remains unobscured. While details that may hint at a particular date remain hidden, the piece is largely identifiable due to the prominent jeweled cross adorning the reverse, a notable feature of Mexico City issues of this vintage. The piece at hand is a surprising survivor and should be of particular interest to Spanish colonial type collectors.
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Exceedingly scarce in any grade, let alone approaching Mint State preservation, the mellow-gold flan laying host to pervasive russet and rose tones to what detail remains unobscured. While details that may hint at a particular date remain hidden, the piece is largely identifiable due to the prominent jeweled cross adorning the reverse, a notable feature of Mexico City issues of this vintage. The piece at hand is a surprising survivor and should be of particular interest to Spanish colonial type collectors.
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