1542-55 Mexico 2 Reales Carlos & Johanna NGC VF 35
$52.04
$101.48
CVC & Collectables presents a Mexico City Carlos & Johanna 2 Reales, late-series pillars type with waves, certified NGC VF 35. Assayer M-G denotes mintmark M (Mexico City) and assayer G = Juan Gutiérrez—the assayer who bridges the change from Early to Late Series in 1542. Coin Highlights: Issuer/Mint: New Spain, Mexico City (Mo) Date/Type: 1542–1555, Late Series pillars with waves Assayer / Marks: M-G (G = Juan Gutiérrez) flanking shield Metal/Fineness: Silver, ~.931 fine (type) Denomination: 2 Reales (pillar type) Weight/Diameter (type): ~6.8 g, ~30 mm Grade: NGC VF 35 (problem-free holder) Obverse: Crowned Spanish arms; legend begins CAROLVS Reverse: Crowned Pillars of Hercules with waves; legend HISPANIARVM… Catalog Refs: MB/KM #12 Collectibility:VF 35 examples of the M-G late-series 2 reales with clear waves and readable legends are ideal type coins for early Mexico and Spanish colonial cabinets. Step back in time with the fascinating world of Spanish Colonial Reales coins from Mexico at Chula Vista Coins & Collectables. These historic and collectible coins bear witness to centuries of history and trade. Explore the intriguing collection of Spanish Colonial Reales (1500-1808) coins of Mexico through this link: Spanish Colonial Coins.
