Triton XVI, Lot: 1515. Estimate $3000. Sold for $11500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MEXICO, Colonial. Felipe V. King of Spain, second reign, 1724-1746. AV Eight Escudos (37mm, 27.13 g, 12h). Ciudad de México (Mexico City) mint; Manuel and Francisco de la Pena, assayers. Dated 1742/2 Mo MF. Armored and draped bust right / Crowned coat-of-arms within Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. ME 10069. Choice EF, or better. Considerable brilliance.