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Spanish
Cob Coins
Mexico City Cob coins were minted at the Mexico City mint from 1536
through 1733, when they were replaced by the machine struck milled
pillar dollar that first saw production in 1732. The Mexico mint was
the first to produce hand struck cobs starting with the pillars type cob
(1536-1572) and ending with the shield type cob (1572-1733). Unlike
the other New World mints, the Mexico mint never produced a
pillars-and-waves cob, but did strike a hybrid transitional "klippe"
or "square-cut" type in 1733 and 1734. Dates first
appeared on Mexico cobs in 1607, but are seldom visible.
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4 Reales |
Item#: 8199
Denomination: 4 reales
Mint: Mexico
Assayer: G
Weight: 13.3 grams
Diameter: 1.3 inches
Price: $695.00
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type cob, Charles and Johanna, assayer G (Juan Gutierrez) - the first to produce the late
series coins starting in 1542, extremely fine condition, well centered strike on
a full planchet with full legends. Very light surface
corrosion as this coin was recovered from the Golden Fleece
wreck (circa 1550) in the Northern Caribbean. Quality peaked
during assayer G's term in office and coins produced during his
tenure are noted for their fine style and execution. A
beautiful specimen. |
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2 Reales |
Item#: 6072
Denomination: 2 reales
Mint: Mexico
Assayer: O
Weight: 6.8 grams
Diameter: 1.1-1.2 inches
Price: $395.00
SOLD
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Shield type cob, Mexico
mint, Philip II, assayer O, circa: 1572-1590, grade
very fine. Full cross and shield including the mint and
assayer marks oM and O, some peripheral legend. An excellent full weight
and full diameter cob. |
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8 Reales |
Item#: 4228
Denomination: 8 reales
Mint: Mexico
Assayer: F
Weight: 27.5 grams
Diameter: 1.5 inches
Price: $595.00
SOLD
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Shield type cob, Mexico
mint, Philip III, assayer F, circa: 1598-1617, graded very fine. Nicely centered strike, full cross and shield,
visible assayer and denomination marks F and 8, some visible
legend. Struck during the reign of Philip III per the
cross side lion and castle design. An excellent full
weight coin. |
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