71. Bogotá, 16 pesos, 1838RS. KM-94.1. FS-18. 26.7 grams. Nice VF+ with subtle toning, minor planchet flaw on G of BOGOTÁ. Estimate: $700 - $1,000
74. London, England, sovereign, 1855. SP-3852C. KM-736.1. 7.9 grams. XF obverse, lustrous AU reverse, no problems, desirable provenance. From the R.M.S. Douro (1882), with Sedwick certificate. Estimate: $375 - $550
Great Britain
India (Portuguese)
72. London, England, “rose” guinea, 1764. SP-3726. KM-598. 8.2 grams. Very rare provenance and scarce date, sea-worn AVF with part of shield weak, good bust, slightly shaved around edge, but all details clear (the “rose” designation referring to the shape of the shield, as distinguished from the later “spade” type under the same king). From the Faithful Steward (1785). Estimate: $500 $750
75. Cochim, 1 pardau São Tome (360 reais), João III (15211557). FR-551. 3.2 grams. Very rare early product of the Portuguese influence in India and especially so as from a shipwreck, with obvious evidence of salvage (sea-worn details, a few small bends and scratches), but with bold denomination oI to left and C mintmark to right of shield, S-T flanking the St. Thomas on the reverse, full crown, VF for actual wear. From an unidentified 1500s Portuguese wreck in the Indian Ocean. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Mexico Colonial bust-type
73. Promotional set of two shipwreck sovereigns (1852 and 1876) and one modern (1997). SP-3852C, 3856A and 4271. KM-736.1, 752 and 943. Nice set with examples of each of the different sovereign designs that dominated the finds from this wreck: the 1852 with crowned arms in wreath and the 1876 with mounted St. Michael slaying the dragon on the reverse. Both coins are choice XF and lustrous. The 1997 specimen is a Proof, with the same reverse design as the 1876 but of course with Elizabeth II instead of Victoria on the obverse. From the R.M.S. Douro (1882), in a limited (#19/200) promotional leatherette box marked “Sovereigns of the Sea,” with small booklet. Estimate: $750 - $1,100
76. Mexico City, 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1805TH. CT-60. KM159. 26.9 grams. Choice XF+, very boldly struck and lightly toned, no problems Estimate: $1,500 - $2,250
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