Struck at the Mexico City mint during the reign of Philip V, this escudo originates from the famous 1715 Fleet, which sank off the coast of Florida. With its pronounced details and preservation, it stands as a prime survivor from one of the most legendary treasure fleets in numismatic history.
Obverse: Central Habsburg shield of Spain with clear lions and castles flanking the inner design. The fields remain impressively clean for a cob issue.
Reverse: Jerusalem cross with crosslet terminals enclosed within a quatrefoil. Nearly full legends are discernible, and the strike is unusually well-centered for the type.
Graded NGC MS65, this is the finest known across all grading services. The coin displays full luster across semi-prooflike fields and near-flawless surfaces, with no distractions beyond faint traces of planchet waviness. A true top-tier example for elite Spanish colonial gold collections.