Mexico 1659-Mo P 8 reales
The first specimen was lot 588 in Sedwick sale 34 (Winter Park, FL, November 2023), where it sold for $1,440. The catalog description[1] noted, "Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1659 P, with unidentified Asian countermark on reverse. Good full cross-lions-castles and shield with bottom half of date clear outside of bold full oMP, the deeply impressed countermark near edge in flat periphery, nicely toned Fine. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection of Mexican silver cobs, accompanied by original tag or holder." The second specimen was lot 674 in Sedwick sale 34 (Winter Park, FL, November 2023), where it sold for $390. The catalog description[1] noted, "Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1659 P, with chopmarks as circulated in Asia. Choice full shield and cross, each with a single chop, plus clear bottom half of 659 of date and bold full denomination 8, VF+ with flat peripheries, minimal toning in crevices."
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 27.07 g, 0.931 fine silver, the first specimen 27.16 grams, the second specimen 27.33 grams.
Catalog reference: Cayón-6516, S-M19; KM-45; Cal-1365.
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- [1]Sedwick, Daniel Frank, Augi Garcia, Cori Sedwick Downing and Connor Falk, Treasure Auction 34, World, U.S Coins and Paper Money, Winter Park, FL: Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC, 2023.
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