Treasure, World and U.S. Coin Auction #14

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182. Costa Rica, 20 colones, 1899. KM-141. 15.4 grams. Bagmarked UNC (net AU), no big problems. Estimate: $600-$900. 183. Costa Rica, 10 colones, 1900, encapsulated NGC AU 58. KM-140. Problem-free and devoid of bagmarks, but slightly worn on

very highest points. Estimate: $350-$500.

184. Costa Rica, 2 colones, 1900, encapsulated NGC MS 62. KM-139. No bagmarks but also fairly lusterless, faintly red-toned.

Estimate: $250-$375.

185. Costa Rica, 2 colones, 1915, encapsulated NGC AU 58. KM-139. Good luster, slightly weak centers, light scratch in middle of

reverse. Estimate: $200-$300.

Ecuador 186. Quito, Ecuador, 1 escudo, 1833GJ.

KM-15. 3.25 grams.

AVF with toning around legends, competent coin with honest wear. Estimate: $600-$900.

France 187. France, ecu d’or au soleil, Louis XII (1498-1515). Ciani-900; Fr-323. 3.30 grams. Butter-yellow XF+ with a few minor

spots of unevenness, typically broad flan with full details. Estimate: $500-$750.

188. France (Paris mint), double louis d’ or, Louis XVI, 1786-A. KM-592.1. 15.25 grams. Lustrous UNC with faint hairlines, tiny (old) clip in edge. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

Great Britain 189. London, England, noble, Henry V (1413-1422), from an early-1400s wreck off Isle of Wight, England, mounted in 18K gold pendant-bezel. Fr-109. 16.87 grams total. Well-struck XF with full inner details, most of legends either

lost to clipping or covered by the bezel, interesting as from the sea. With certificate from the salvager. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

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