CVC & Collectables presents an early Philip V 1/2 real cob from Mexico City (Mo), struck circa 1702–1705 with assayer L. Irregular “teardrop” flan, bold cross-and-shield types, and clear mint/assayer elements. Certified NGC F 15.
Coin Highlights:
- Reign / Denomination: Philip V • 1/2 Real (cob)
- Date Range: (1702–1705)
- Mint / Assayer: Mexico City (Mo) • Assayer L
- Type: Hand-struck cob (irregular “teardrop” flan)
- Metal: Silver
- Grade: NGC F 15
- Obverse: Habsburg shield with traces of legends for PHILIPPVS V
- Reverse: Jerusalem cross with lions & castles; Mo and L typically in opposing quadrants
- Notes: Compact, well-centered reverse; pleasing, honest circulation for the grade
Collectibility:
Appealing early-Philip V fractional silver with identifiable mint (Mo) and assayer (L)—a strong type example for a Mexico cob set, or as a compact companion to pillar and milled-bust series.
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