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FROM THE 1715 PLATE FLEET
M23. Mexico 1714 Mo J 8 escudos, mint mint and boldly struck on large planchet, 27.03 gms, 33.5 mm. Calico LA ONZA #393
The chronology of the 1714 varieties is still somewhat uncertain, but it seems likely that the year began with the short-lived GRAT varieties and soon settled on this type, with the date on the obverse and the legend reading DEI G 1714. On 1714 issues assayer Jose (J) Eustaquio de Leon used both a smaller M and then a much larger M for the Mexico City mint mark. The large M became the type used on 1715 and later issues, suggesting that the smaller M, as on this 8 escudos, came earlier.
Almost all Fleet 1714 Mexican onzas were recovered from the Colored Beach site, where the 1715 Fleet patache Nieves was wrecked.
Available. Price on Request. 480-595-1293
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