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Posted by: anonymous  2015-05-01
1733,MEXICO. 1/2 Real, 1733-MXMF. Philip V (1700-46). NGC VG-08.KM-65; Cal-type-288#1850; Gil-M-05-5. RARE. Slab tag lists an overdate of 1733/2; however, the validity of this is open to interpretation, as the bottom of the second three is filled seemingly from a flaw in the die. Close inspecti ...

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Posted by: anonymous  2015-05-01
1733,MEXICO. 1/2 Real, 1733-MXMF. Philip V (1700-46). NGC EF Details--Obverse Damage.KM-65; Cal-type-288#1850; Gil-M-05-5. RARE. Several small hard to see digs that are well hidden by the toning. Attractive gray toning.Pedigree: From the David Gray Collection. Ex: Richard Long Sale #92 Lot #343 ...

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Posted by: anonymous  2015-05-01
1732,MEXICO. 1/2 Real, 1732-Mo. Philip V (1700-46). NGC Good Details--Scratches.KM-65; Cal-type-289#1851; Gil-M-05-1. Without assayer's letter. VERY RARE first year of issue. Much nicer looking than the grade designated by NGC, some of the letters across the pillars are still visible.Pedigree: ...