Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 escudo, 1710J, very rare, NGC MS 63,

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 escudo, 1710J, very rare, NGC MS 63, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-1715 Fleet (designated on special label), ex-John Pullin (stated on label). S-M30; KM-51.1; CT-505. 3.25 grams. Very bold full date and (o)XMJ despite slightly crude strike (some flat spots), the shield and cross otherwise full and with nearly full crown as well, some luster, tiny spot of black encrustation in X of mintmark. From the The John Pullin Collection of Dated Mexican Gold Cobs from the 1715 Fleet. Auction lot-tag personally signed by John Pullin. NGC #5705320-010.

Estimate: $2000-3000