1542-MOL NGC XF 40 Mexico 1 Real Carlos & Joanna Silver Reales Coin (21100502C)

Extremely Fine Mexico  Colonial Spain silver 1 real coin. Early pillars type minted at the Mexico City Mint between 1542 to 1555, mint mark MO, Assayer L. Certified by NGC to XF 40, Well struck & good centering, clear mint mark & assayer. Vintage NGC holder, appears to be conservatively graded. Dark toned with colorful blue green luster, very attractive in hand. Obverse: HISPANIARVM ET INDIARVM, pillars with PL / VS / VI Reverse: CAROLVS ET IOHANNA REGS, shield with arms of Spain, flanked by mint mark (MO) & assayer (L).  Type of coinage used in American Colonies.