Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, new

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, new style. KM-47. 26.60 grams. Choice example with great full cross-and-tressure and practically full shield with bold denomination dot-8-dot to right and clear mintmark oM to left, also most of crown (both sides in a sharper "new style" that started in 1714), solid and corrosion-free, also nicely toned. With certificate. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida
($350-500)