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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 407713, member: 112&quot;]Yes, that is what Pradeau says. And since Pradeau might be considered the father of Mexican numismatics it is expected that Menzel quotes him as a source. Just about all authors on the subject do.</p><p><br /></p><p>However, Pradeau wrote his book in 1936 and since then there has been much information discovered that was previously unknown - like the recorded minutes of meetings of the town council. It is these minutes which refute previously believed information. The source for my reference is <i>The Coinage of the First Mint of the Americas at Mexico City 1536-1572</i> by Robert I. Nesmith - 2001.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is an excellent example of why it is necessary to stay current with publications. Long held beliefs can often be discovered to be in error as new information is found.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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