CNG 96, Lot: 1375. Estimate $200. Sold for $600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MEXICO, Colonial. Carlos III. King of Spain, 1759-1788. AV Escudo (18mm, 3.33 g, 12h). Ciudad de México (Mexico City) mint; Manuel Assorin and Francisco de Rivera, assayers. Dated 1770-(Mo) MF. Armored and draped bust right / Crowned coat-of-arms. ME 12244; Friedberg 32. VF, a couple of light scratches on obverse.

Ex Archer M. Huntington Collection (HSA 1001.1.25667).