CVC & Collectables presents a late-series Mexico City Carlos & Johanna 1 real, certified NGC AU 58. Struck under Spanish colonial authority, this pillars-type silver real shows bold devices and attractive AU surfaces—an ideal type coin for early New World collectors.
Coin Highlights
- Issuer/Mint: New Spain (Mexico), Mexico City (Mo) pillars type, “late series” (waves below pillars).
- Date/Type: 1542–1555 Carlos & Johanna (Charles & Joanna) 1 Real.
- Metal/Fineness: Silver, .931 fine.
- Weight (std): ~3.40 g (type standard); this example certified AU 58 by NGC.
- Diameter (approx): 23.5–24 mm (type).
- Orientation/Edge: Medal alignment (↑↑); irregular hammered edge (type).
- Legends:
- Obv: CAROLVS • ET • IOHANA • REGES (Crowned arms of Spain).
- Rev: +HISPANIARVM • ET • INDIARVM (Crowned Pillars of Hercules with waves).
- Mint/Assayer: Mo mintmark; assayer varies by issue (commonly L – Luis Rodríguez on many 1R of this period). Confirm per slab.
Collectibility:
AU examples of the pillars-type 1 real are sought for their classic colonial iconography and pre-cob artistry. With strong legends and devices at NGC AU 58, this piece sits near the top of circulated preservation for the type—excellent for a Mexico type set or early-mint cabinet.
Catalog References
- KM (former): KM# 9 (now referenced as MB# 9 on Numista)
- MB: 9
- Nesmith: Varies by assayer; Nesmith 80 covers common L/Mo 1 real varieties. Verify against assayer/mintmark placement.
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