Sedwick & Associates: Treasure, World, U.S. Coin and Paper Money Auction 37, May 7-9, 2025

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Session I: 9:00 AM EDT

Session II: 6:00 PM EDT

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Session III: 10:00 AM EDT

Session IV: 6:00 PM EDT

Session V: 8:00 PM EDT

Friday, MAY 9, 2025

Session VI: 10:00 AM EDT

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1. Each lot will be sold to the highest Bidder unless the reserve or starting price is not met. Bids may be submitted in person or by mail, telephone, fax, email, or live on the Internet until each lot is closed during the live session. All non-live bids must be received before the auction session begins. The Auctioneer or any of its employees individually cannot be responsible for errors in bidding or the loss or delay of any bids that do not reach us by the closing date and time, or for any technical glitches that prevent internet bids from being executed. All bidders must be registered before their bids will be entered. New bidders must register 72 hours prior to the auction so that references can be verified, otherwise their bids may not be accepted. All bids are in U.S. dollars. THE SALE HOSTED AT AUCTION.SEDWICKCOINS.COM IS THE DEFINITIVE VERSION AND SHOULD BE CONSULTED BEFORE BIDDING FOR ANY POTENTIAL CHANGES, CORRECTIONS, OR UPDATES.

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returned for any reason. Disputes as to authenticity shall be resolved by submission to PCGS or NGC, and if their determination is inconclusive, then the opinion of Sedwick & Associates, LLC shall stand. Any disputes, including proposed returns, must be brought to our attention no later than 2 days after receipt of the lot(s) by the Buyer and BEFORE return shipment to us, with any applicable refunds to be made immediately upon receipt of the returned item(s) by us. All returns must be received by us in unaltered condition and in their original, unopened, sealed flips no later than one month after the date of the first auction session (note that late remittance, therefore, can negate return privileges). Any refunds for returns paid for by credit card will be subject to a 2% return fee; those paid by PayPal will incur a 4% return fee. In the event of loss or damage, Sedwick & Associates, LLC’s liability shall be limited to the hammer price plus buyer’s fee only. NGC or PCGS census data (“finest known,” etc.) are given based on the date of cataloging and are not presumed to be accurate forever. Note that any group-lots returned due to error in listing must be returned in entirety. Where not already included in the lot description, we will provide our own certificate of authenticity upon request by the buyer for a fee.

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TRIAL.

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19. If a certificate of authenticity is not already included in the lot description, we can provide one upon request by the buyer for a fee. Please see our website for pricing information or contact the company before placing your bids. The last price update was in March 2023 - see www.sedwickcoins.com/certification/coa. htm for more details.

Treasure, World, U.S. Coin and Paper Money Auction 37

Live on the Internet, Wednesday-Friday, May 7, 8, and 9, 2025

While we always stress that numismatics is a hobby, there is no denying it can be financially profitable as well. Why? Obviously, soaring precious metal prices help, but there is more to the stor y. T he answer is that rare old coins, paper money, ing ots, and ar tifacts are limited commodities T hey were made in a certain quantity and sur vived at a cer tain rate, but that’s it: No more will be made. So then it becomes a matter of demand, and when demand is high, there is no limit as to what something rare can be worth.

Our auctions are packed with unique or near-unique items whose cur rent value de pends on you, the bidders Our consignors count on us to present these coins and ar tifacts in their best light, but only the bidders can decide the prices. At a time when the world is very concerned about financial matters, this is the time for collectors to put idle money into rare assets.

Shipwreck items are par ticularly g ood perfor mers these days. In many cases, cer tain items are only available from shipwrecks, hence their already limited population is further restricted by whether they were legally commercially recovered, hardly a sure bet these days. That is why original certificates (or those from qualified professionals) are such a big deal.

The other big concer n for coins and paper money is quality, which is where third-par ty cer tification companies like NGC and PCGS come in. It is not an exact science, to be sure, but just having an unbiased professional opinion about relative quality posted in a public census adds significant value. Anything presented in our auctions with notations like “top pop” or “finest known in the XYZ census” has even more potential value beyond its baseline rarity and demand.

The moral of the stor y is that we at Sedwick & Associates r un a tight ship with academic and ethical integ rity, and we bring you the best the market has to offer with the cleanest pedigree and certification possible. Bid with confidence.

Several impor tant collections stand out in this auction, literally from A to Z. Probably the most significant is the Almenara Collection of Colonial Peruvian Gold Coins, including Lima cobs and Potosí bust g old (as the latter mint fell under Peru in colonial times). T he r un of Lima cob 1 escudos seen here is the most complete ever offered, and the bust series from both Lima and Potosí contain many “finest knowns” and impor tant pedig rees. And at the end of the alphabet you will find the Zbar Collection of Maravillas coins.

You will also find several g reat offerings of colonial Peruvian silver coins (O’Brien Collection), as well as Colombian colonial and Republic g old and silver (JEAS and Becer ra Collections), pillar dollars of most of the colonial mints (Brameld Collection), Mexican cobs (Hubbard Collection), Potosí cob 8 reales plated in the Calbetó reference, Potosí cob 4 reales (Ponte Collection), and even paper money (Busto Collection) from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Disney (yes, Walt Disney World is like its own country).

In addition, there are several impor tant one-off coin trophies scattered throughout that should not be missed, even if you are not a buyer but want to witness numismatic history being made:

Lot 495, a Mexico 3 reales of Charles-Joanna in XF 40 grade

Lot 1026, a Costa Rica gold 20 pesos dated 1873 in UNC details grade

Lot 1037, a Santo Domingo 4 reales of Charles-Joanna in AU 55 grade

Lot 1399, a Spanish East Indies proclamation 2 reales dated 1747 in VF20 grade

As always, we also have many important shipwreck gold cobs, including the following standouts:

Lot 22, a 1715-Fleet Mexico 8 escudos dated 1714 struck with a Royal obverse die in MS 63 grade

Lot 60, a 1715-Fleet Cuzco 2 escudos dated 1698 in MS 63 grade Lot 124, an Atocha Seville 2 escudos dated 1619 in AU55 grade

Ingots include two massive (each almost 1000 troy oz) Atocha silver bars in Class Factor 1.0 (lots 92 and 93) as well as a 21.5-troy oz gold “finger” bar from the “Golden Fleece Wreck” (lot 85).

But best of all, a showpiece for the ag es, is lot 1665, an or nate pendant (reliquar y or noble neck-badge) made of g old, diamonds, and emeralds from the Tolosa (1724), a fabulous jewel that appeared in multiple publications in the late 1970s and early 1980s

Many thanks to all our consignors, and best of luck to all our bidders. We hope you find your treasure!

The Sedwick & Associates, LLC team: Daniel Sedwick, Agustín (Augi) García-Barneche, Cori Sedwick Downing, Connor Falk, and Sarah Sproles

Table of Contents

A NOTE ABOUT THE ORDER

As the world’s leading purveyors of New World cobs and shipwreck coins, we have always separated and highlighted our cob and shipwreck offerings from the rest of what we sell. We have preserved that arrangement in our auctions as well, with cobs presented in order of establishment of each mint and the shipwreck coins, ingots and artifacts presented in chronological order by wreck.

REFERENCES CITED

Where possible, in the description for each lot we supply one or more numbers in reference to acknowledged publications in the field. References used in this catalog include the following:

Cal = Calicó’s Numismática española (2019), formerly by Calicó and Trigo (ten previous editions). Note: In previous auctions we referred to the 2008 edition as CT-, but we now refer to the 2019 edition as Cal-, for the numbers changed and we want to keep the old CTreference intact for anyone who refers to our older auctions.

Fonrobert = Fonrobert’s Sammlung uberseeischer Munzen: III. Abtheilung Sud-Amerika (1878).

Janson = Janson’s La Moneda Circulante en el Territorio Argentino 1574-2015 (2016).

KM = Krause-Mishler’s Standard Catalog of World Coins, various editions, including Spain, Portugal and the New World. Restrepo = Restrepo’s Monedas de Colombia, 1619-2006, fourth edition (2012).

S = Sedwick’s The Practical Book of Cobs, fourth edition (2007).

Sp = Spink’s (formerly Seaby’s) Coins of England and the United Kingdom, fiftieth edition (2015).

A list of other, more specialized references used in our catalogs is available at www.sedwickcoins.com/references.htm

SHIPWRECK HISTORIES

Please visit our website at www.sedwickcoins.com/wreckhistory.pdf for brief historical backgrounds on the various shipwrecks in this auction.

COIN GRADING and DESCRIPTIVE TERMS

From best to worst, UNC is Uncirculated, AU is Almost Uncirculated, XF is Extra Fine, VF is Very Fine, F is Fine, VG is Very Good, and G is Good, with Fair and Poor below that.  (“About” or “A” means the coin is just shy of the indicated grade.  Mint State refers to lustrous, choice UNC coins.) We do not always assign numismatic grades to sea-salvage and land-burial coins, which were usually Uncirculated (or close to it) before the effects of corrosion and/or cleaning. Corrosion is usually assessed, from least to most, as follows: none, minimal, light, moderate, and heavy. Also note that we sometimes use the abbreviations E for escudos and R for reales in the listings for Spanish and Spanish colonial items.

A NOTE ABOUT PHOTOS

Coin photos in this catalog are generally shown at actual size, with the exception of large lots, which are often reduced, as are most medals, paper money, artifacts, documents, artwork and media. Photos of coins in the most recent NGC capsules have four white intrusions into the rims of the coins due to a special design meant to enable viewing of the edges of those coins.

We encourage bidders to contact us if they have any questions or would like additional photos or videos of any lot in our auction. Inquiries can be sent through the auction site or by emailing us at office@sedwickcoins.com.

Gold Cobs of Spain

Ferdinand-Isabel

Toledo

1. SPAIN, Toledo, gold 1 escudo, Ferdinand-Isabel, assayer *M to left, mintmark oT to right, extremely rare, PCGS MS62, finest and only example in PCGS census, Tauler Plate. Cal-2; Fr-unl. Good full shield and cross despite flat spot near edge, parts of legend visible including (FERNA)NDVS ET ELISA(BET) on obverse despite the fact that it was struck after Isabel had died in 1504, and significant as the only issue with gold cob design (shield/cross) struck in Ferdinand’s name while Joanna was queen of Castile and León, presumably before the Charles-Joanna issues that followed Ferdinand’s death in 1516. However, Tauler points out that this issue (of which only two are known, the present example and the Calicó plate coin) is identical to the Charles-Joanna coins, particularly the legend error HIPANIARVM (without S) on reverse. Both Tauler and Calicó list this issue under “Fernando y Juana.” (Note: Label says Calicó-60 in error.). PCGS #81259920. Plate Coin number 1 in Tauler’s Oro Macuquino (2011). Estimate: $5,000-up.

Charles-Joanna

Seville

2. SPAIN, Seville, gold 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer * to left, mintmark S to right, NGC MS 63. Cal-197; Fr-153. 3.34 grams. Very broad flan that extends well past the full legends in places, choice full shield and cross, rich gold color, muted luster. NGC #2851947-003. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

3. SPAIN, Seville, gold 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer Gothic D to left, mintmark S to right, NGC MS 61. Cal-199; Fr-153. 3.31 grams. Nice full cross and shield with traces of luster, smallish flan with incomplete legends, traces of coppery color in crevices. NGC #2914288-003. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

Toledo

4. SPAIN, Toledo, gold 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer M to right, mintmark T to left, NGC MS 62. Cal-203; Fr-154. 3.36 grams. Crisp details against satin fields, broad flan with full legends (slightly doubled on reverse), choice shield and cross, muted luster. NGC #6476382-037. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

Philip II

Seville

5. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip II, assayer Gothic D below mintmark S to left, denomination II to right, NGC MS 61. Cal-828; Fr-169. 6.69 grams. Bold full shield and cross despite flan unevenness resulting in flat areas (assayer weak as a result, not noted on label), broad flan with some legend, a few light marks. NGC #6277377-004. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

6. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip II, assayer Gothic D below mintmark S to left, denomination II to right, NGC AU details / edge filing. Cal-828; Fr-169. Choice full shield and cross and much legend, small parts of edge filed to make them straight (weight unknown, not listed on label), traces of toning in crevices. NGC #8375180-001. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

7. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip II, assayer Gothic D with open right side below mintmark S to left, denomination II to right, NGC XF details / cleaned. Cal828; Fr-169. Full but partially flat shield and cross-and-tressure, bold denomination II and mintmark-assayer (the latter clearly re-punched), weight unknown (not listed on label). NGC #8384129-001. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

Toledo

8. SPAIN, Toledo, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip II, assayer C below mintmark oT and above error denomination I to left, date to right not visible (1590-98), unique, NGC AU 53, finest and only example in NGC census. Cal-unl (Type 270); Fr-170. 6.73 grams. Full but partially flat cross and shield with full and clear C-I to left below a slightly doubled oT, flat to right where date should appear, traces of red toning in tressure around slightly off-center cross, currently the only example at NGC for examples without visible dates, not even considering the unique denomination error (not mentioned on label). NGC #6921943-001. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

Philip II or III Seville

9. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip II or III, assayer not visible, NGC AU details / cleaned. Nice full cross with red toning in crevices, full but weaker shield with peripheral flatness (lustrous), the denomination II still bold and the mintmark S clear. NGC #6692703-004. Estimate: $1,750-$2,500.

Philip III

Madrid

10. SPAIN, Madrid, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer G below mintmark MD to left, rare, NGC MS 64, finest known in NGC census. Cal-Type 191; Fr-192; KM-64.1. Choice full shield and cross on small, thick flan with minimal legend but bold full MD mintmark (in monogram, reading horizontally) and G assayer with O in between, traces of toning in crevices. NGC #4722592-005. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

Seville

11. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer B, OMNIVM in legend, NGC AU 58. Cal-1050; Fr-unl (cf 189). 6.76 grams. Bold S-B to left of full shield, nearly full cross (off-center), peripherally flat but with O of OMNIVM visible, lightly toned. Note: Label says Philip II in error. NGC #6692703-002. Estimate: $2,500$3,750.

12. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer B, NGC AU 55. Cal-Type 197; Fr-189; KM-20. 6.73 grams. Lustrous but crude, with nearly full but partially flat shield and cross, full S-B. NGC #6692703-003. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

13. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer B, NGC AU 53. Cal-Type 197; Fr-189; KM-20. 6.78 grams. Broad, non-round flan with flat spots but bold full crown, shield, S-B, and denomination II, also full cross-and-tressure with some die-rust evidence on that side, all enhanced by deep toning on fields. NGC #8375450-003. Estimate: $1,750-$2,500.

14. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer D, with weight-regulating plug (rare), NGC AU 50. Cal-Type 197; Fr-189; KM-20. 6.70 grams. Nice full cross and shield, at the top of which (not noticed by NGC) is a crude, roundish plug in contemporaneous gold, most likely to fill an old hole and circulate the coin at proper weight, some peripheral flatness, bold assayer D and full denomination II. NGC #6692703-001. Estimate: $2,500-up.

15. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, 1617 G, NGC MS 61. Cal-1076; Fr-189; KM-unl. 6.66 grams. Choice broad flan with exceptionally sharp full shield and cross, full and clear date 1617 and mintmarkassayer S-G, also bold full denomination II, some peripheral flat spots, lustrous all over. NGC #6967574-001. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

16. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer not visible, NGC AU 58. Cal-Type 197; Fr-189; KM-20. 6.75 grams. Choice full cross, good full shield, peripheries all flat (also crude in places, as made), lightly toned on fields. NGC #8384129-002. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

17. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 1 escudo, 1620, assayer not visible, rare. Cal-Type 186; Fr-unl (cf 196); KM-unl (48.1 for type). 3.35 grams. Full and clear date at top of great full cross, full but off-center shield with bold denomination I inside king’s name (that side crude from die-rust), overall AU- or so, reportedly found off the east coast of Florida (Sebastian) in the 1980s. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

18. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 1 escudo, Philip III, assayer D, NGC AU 53. Cal-Type 186; Fr-196; KM-48.1. 3.36 grams. Lustrous all over, with choice full cross and nearly full tressure, full but cruder shield, full S-D that may be punched over S-V (unlisted but conceivable). NGC #6692703-005. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

Philip III or IV Seville

19. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. 6.75 grams. Broad, odd-shaped flan with super-sharp full shield, full cross with die-rust graininess, peripherally flat but attractively lustrous, the finest at NGC for this type without visible date (also mint not indicated). NGC #6908828-004. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

Philip IV

Seville

20. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 4 escudos, Philip IV, assayer not visible, NGC AU 55. Cal-Type 396; Cal-107.2. 13.46 grams. Bold full shield and cross (the latter slightly off-center) with contrasting toning in crevices, no peripheral details, attractive strike nonetheless. NGC #8383955-001. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000.

Gold Cobs of the New World

Mexico City, Mexico

Cob 8 escudos

21. MEXICO, Mexico City, gold cob 8 escudos, 1713 J, NGC MS 63 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). S-M30; KM-57.1; Cal-2211. 26.75 grams. Clear date, bold full oXMJ, nearly full shield and cross, the peripheries typically flat and beveled (as made), choice color and luster per the grade, much in demand. NGC #8383741-001. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate. Estimate: $25,000-$37,500.

22. MEXICO, Mexico City, gold cob 8 escudos, 1714 J, Royal-die obverse, extremely rare, NGC MS 63 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). S-M30; KM-unl (57.2 for type); Cal-unl (Type 296). 26.91 grams. Full cross-and-tressure, slightly off-center full crown (bold) and shield, enabling a full but weak 714 date and oMJ with florets above and below, a characteristic of the Royal die for this date, one of only a handful of examples known (not listed in the NGC census), rich gold color, slightly grainy surfaces. NGC #8383942-002. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate. Estimate: $25,000-up.

23. MEXICO, Mexico City, gold cob 8 escudos, 1715 J, NGC AU 55 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). S-M30; Cal-2214; Fr-6; KM-57.2. 26.89 grams. Choice 100% full shield with bold full oMJ and 171 of date (left side of 5 clear), full cross-and-tressure, parts of peripheries flat (typically beveled on obverse) with coral “footprint” remaining at top of obverse, rich gold color with muted luster (fully MS in our opinion), desirable date. NGC #8383942-001. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate. Estimate: $20,000-$30,000.

Cob 1 escudo

24. MEXICO, Mexico City, gold cob 1 escudo, Charles II, assayer L, jeweled cross (1680-98), NGC AU details / cleaned (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). S-M29; KM-50; Cal-Type 131; Fr-5. Curiously oblong flan with nearly full crown but very weakly struck centers (shield and cross, the former with lots of raised striations that are not from cleaning but from die-polishing), the mintmark-assayer oXML barely visible (not noted on label), scarce early type. NGC #8375449-001. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

25. MEXICO, Mexico City, gold cob 1 escudo, Philip V, assayer not visible, bar-end cross (1702-10), NGC MS 62 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Cal-Type 204; Fr-7c; KM-51.1. 3.33 grams. Small, irregular flan with most of cross, full crown above partial shield (off-center), peripheries flat and filed and with blunted edge-points (as made). NGC #8380419-003. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

26. MEXICO, Mexico City, gold cob 1 escudo, 1711 J, mintmark oXM, crosslet cross, NGC AU 53 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label), ex-Haskins. S-M30; Cal-1736; Fr-7c; KM-51.1. 3.46 grams. Bold full oXMJ to left and denomination I to right of full shield with clear king’s ordinal V in legend below, nearly full cross (slightly off-center), crude but certain 711 of date, neat old provenance. NGC #8370059-002. From the 1715 Fleet, with original 1979 certificate signed by Jack Haskins. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

27. MEXICO, Mexico City, gold cob 1 escudo, 1714 J, NGC MS 65 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). S-M30; Cal-1739; Fr-7c; KM-51.2. 3.29 grams. Superb 100% full shield with bold denomination •I• to right and part of mintmark oM visible inside very weak date to left, nearly full crown above, nice but off-center cross with bold HISPANIA(RVM) in legend, muted luster, tied with several others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 66. NGC #2886482-002. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

28. MEXICO, Mexico City, gold cob 1 escudo, (1714) J, NGC MS 64 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label - 300th Anniversary Find). S-M30; Cal-1739; Fr-7c; KM-51.2. 3.3 grams. Bold oMJ to left of crisply detailed full shield, nice but off-center cross, part of edge crude (as made) but overall lustrous and high grade, also desirable as from the 2015 “300th Anniversary” recoveries. NGC #2061919-055. From the 1715 Fleet, 300th Anniversary Find (stated on label). Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

29. MEXICO, Mexico City, gold cob 1 escudo, Philip V, assayer not visible, style of 1725-33, extremely rare, NGC AU 58. Cal-Type 208; Fr-7c; KM-51.2. 3.35 grams. Neat but compact flan with choice full cross-and-tressure, nearly full shield with bold denomination to right inside PHIL- of king’s name, attributable to 1725 or later (hence assayer D, R, G, or F) for the connected bar of Austria, in fact one of only three graded by NGC for post-1715 (albeit labeled as assayer J, which it is not), just a few minor spots of toning or encrustation. NGC #8375450-001. Estimate: $2,500-up.

Lima, Peru

Cob 8 escudos

30. PERU, Lima, gold cob 8 escudos, 1698 H, very rare, NGC AU 58, finest and only example in NGC census, Sedwick Plate, La Onza Plate. S-L25; Cal-971; Fr-1; KM-26.2. 26.94 grams. Bold full cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves (both slightly off-center), also with full crown and clear C.II in legend (slightly doubled at top-left of cross), some peripheral flatness, one of very few known of this date (much rarer than 1699) and desirably pedigreed. NGC #8383956-001. Plate Coin on page 83 of Sedwick’s The Practical Book of Cobs (4th ed, 2007), and Plate Coin 111 on page 65 of Calicó’s La Onza (2004). Estimate: $20,000-$30,000.

31. PERU, Lima, gold cob 8 escudos, 1712 M, legend starting at 6 o’clock, NGC MS 62 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). S-L28; Cal-2120; Fr-7; KM-38.2. 26.85 grams. Broad flan with nearly full legends including bold second date 712 and clear king’s ordinal V, great full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles with traces of light gray coral in crevices, muted luster, no doubling except for top mintmark only. NGC #8373378-001. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate. Estimate: $20,000-$30,000.

32. PERU, Lima, gold cob 8 escudos, 1713/2 M, NGC MS 62 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). S-L28; Cal-2121; Fr-7; KM-unl (38.2 for type). 26.86 grams. Bold strike with luster on pillars side, the full pillars-and-waves very slightly doubled and the full cross-lions-castles with weak high points as from an aged die, slightly off-center strike with full PHILIPPVS, traces of dark encrustation in some crevices. NGC #8383934001. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate. Estimate: $20,000-$30,000.

The Almenara Collection of Peruvian Gold Cobs

Peruvian gold cobs are some of the most prized hand-struck gold coins minted in the New World. Their beautiful design and execution have long made them popular. While the 8 escudos cobs are very collectible and available over all the years of production, the smaller denominations are much less common, and in fact can be exceedingly rare. Within the Peruvian series spanning over fifty years of production from 1696 to 1750, there are probably fewer than one hundred examples of 1 escudos (including the twelve in the State of Florida Collection). The thirteen 1 escudos in this auction represent the largest collection ever offered and present a rare purchase opportunity. Of the thirteen in our auction, eight are unique (lots 50-54 and lots 56-58) and some dates are being offered for the first time (lots 50, 53, 54, 56, and 57). They span the years of production starting with a 1699 R (lot 47) and ending with a 1750 R (lot 59). Almost all are the finest—and sometimes only—examples in the NGC census.

The design of the 1 escudo pieces is simple: On one side is a castle in the center flanked by an L mintmark to the left and an assayer mark to the right. The date is below. The cross on the other side contains crossbars and round tressures encircling them. Single x-marks are within each quadrant of the cross. Throughout the years of production, there were numerous (sometimes yearly) small design changes of extra dots or teardrops (from 1716 onward, see lot 50) and a large design change of a cross above the castle (again from 1716 onward). In 1733 there was a design change (see lot 54) with an addition of two more crosses above the castle. In 1750, the last year of production (see lot 59), there was a striking addition of legend lettering on the castle side, made possible by reducing the size of the design, and the lettering read ET YNDIARVM REX. There is no evidence of lettering on the cross side, though. What’s interesting, too, is the frequency of overdates (lots 48, 49, 50, 51, 54, 55, 57, and 58).

The Almenara Collection also includes six 2 escudos cobs dated from 1704 to 1748, the rarest of which is a unique 1725 M from the one-year reign of Louis I (lot 44). This 2 escudos plus two others from the collection (lots 45 and 46) are unique. The Collection also features an 8 escudos of Louis I (lot 34).

Some of the interesting design changes in 2 escudos involve the ending of legends. At the beginning of production, the shield legend ended in bulky HISPANIARVM and the pillars legend ended in REX. Under Philip V, the shield legend was abbreviated to HISPA (lot 43), HISPAN (lot 40), HISPANIA, HISPANI, or even ISPANIA (lot 41) depending on the year. REX was still used on the pillars side apart from 1705 (lot 41), in which REXA was used for one year only until 1709. With a pillars design change in 1709, ANO with some form of the date replaced REX (lot 43), except for one year in 1711. There are even instances where the cross-side legend starts at the bottom! Because of the low number of coins minted in the 2 escudos denomination, there are not very many instances of multiple designs within a given year.

Several shipwrecks are represented in the Almenara Collection. From the 1715 Fleet, there are two 1 escudos (lots 48 and 49) and one 2 escudos (lot 41). There is one 2 escudos (lots 43) from the Loosdrecht (1719), and there are two 4 escudos (lots 38 and 39) from the Luz (1752).

Perhaps what is most striking about Peruvian gold cobs is their unique design, not struck at any other Old World or New World Spanish mint. In fact, their inner design never changed except for ornamentation. It was certainly a formula for success. The execution of design also sets them apart from other New World mints with well-centered, well-struck specimens the norm. No wonder collectors love them!

33. PERU, Lima, gold cob 8 escudos, 1722 M, PCGS MS62, finest known in PCGS census. S-L28; Cal-2134; Fr-7; KM-38.2. 26.66 grams. Broad flan with full pillars containing bold date and assayer despite minor doubling, partial second date in legend, nice full cross-lionscastles with much legend including parts of king’s name and full ordinal V, muted luster, the finer of just two at PCGS and one grade higher than the finest at NGC (MS 61). PCGS #50764846. Estimate: $12,500-$20,000.

34. PERU, Lima, gold cob 8 escudos, 1725 M, Louis I, rare, NGC AU details / obv tooled, ex-Almenara. S-L28a; BustosL8E.25; Cal-62; Fr-11; KM-40. 26.93 grams. Very bold full pillars with all central details clear plus a bold 25 second date in legend, also good full cross-lions-castles with clear bottom half of LVDOVICVS in legend, contrastingly redtoned all over, the stated tooling no more than scratches to remove deep toning around some of the pillars-side details, overall a very desirable example of this popular one-year posthumous issue. NGC #8377109-001. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $10,000-$15,000.

35. PERU, Lima, gold cob 8 escudos, 1732 N, NGC AU 53. S-L29; Cal-2146; Fr-7; KM-38.2. 26.00 grams. Bold and well-centered full pillars-and-waves, good full cross-lions-castles with trace of doubling at bottom above clear king’s ordinal V. NGC #2165204-004. Estimate: $8,000-$12,000.

36. PERU, Lima, gold cob 8 escudos, 1741 V, NGC AU 53. S-L30; Cal-2159; Fr-7; KM38.2. 27.02 grams. Round, thick, compact flan with full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, contrasting toning, just one grade lower than the finest in the NGC census (AU 55). NGC #8370055-001. Pedigreed to the Christie’s (New York) auction of September 1989, with original lot-tag 175. Estimate: $7,500-$11,000.

37. PERU, Lima, gold cob 8 escudos, 1741 V, NGC AU details / rev cleaned, ex-Almenara. S-L30; Cal-2159; Fr-7; KM-38.2. 26.86 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves with strong date and assayer, good full cross-lions-castles, contrastingly toned all over, only faint hairlines on high points. NGC #8377132-001. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $7,000-$10,000.

Cob 4 escudos

38. PERU, Lima, gold cob 4 escudos, 1750 R, NGC MS 63 (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Luz (1752), ex-Almenara. S-L31; Cal-690; Fr-13; KM-A47. 13.49 grams. Superb full pillars (perfectly centered), also sharply detailed full cross-lions-castles with second date below, second assayer to right, and streaks of dark encrustation in crevices, . NGC #8377259-002. From the Luz (1752), with photo-certificate, pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $12,500-$20,000.

39. PERU, Lima, gold cob 4 escudos, 1750 R, mule with 8E cross side, NGC MS 64 (Shipwreck Blue Label), “top pop,” ex-Luz (1752), ex-Almenara. S-L31; Cal-692; Fr-13; KM-A47. 13.50 grams. Excellent full cross-lions-castles in 8E size and full pillarsand-waves (all well centered), the latter with bottoms of digits of second date in legend visible, good luster, tied with one other for finest in NGC census for this variety. NGC #8377259-001. From the Luz (1752), with photo-certificate, pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $12,500-$20,000.

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40. PERU, Lima, gold cob 2 escudos, 1704 H, rare, NGC AU 58, “top pop,” ex-Almenara. S-L25a; Cal-1821; Fr-9; KM-36. 6.69 grams. Broad flan with much full legend including PHILIPPVS V, nice full pillars-and-waves (perfectly centered) and cross-lions-castles, the latter with light high-point rub, faintly toned, tied with one other for finest in the NGC census. NGC #8377132-002. Pedigreed to the Sotheby’s (London) auction of October 1992 (lot 113), the UBS auction of September 1997 (lot 2356), and the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $10,000-$15,000.

41. PERU, Lima, gold cob 2 escudos, 1705 H, NGC MS 64 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label), finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. S-L25a; Cal-1822; Fr-9; KM-36. 6.76 grams. Broad flan with some peripheral flatness and minor edge-split (which is unusual for this type), full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles (both slightly off-center), clear king’s name and ordinal, faintly toned. NGC #8377232-001. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate, pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $10,000-$15,000.

42. PERU, Lima, gold cob 2 escudos, 1708 H, rare, NGC AU details / obv cleaned (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). S-L25a; Cal-1825; Fr-9; KM-36. 6.74 grams. Great full pillarsand-waves and cross-lions-castles, the latter just enough offcenter to accommodate a full and bold king’s ordinal V in legend, traces of dark encrustation in crevices, low-mintage date (only the third example we have handled). NGC #8386127-001. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate. Estimate: $8,000-$12,000.

43. PERU, Lima, gold cob 2 escudos, 1717 M, very rare, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage, ex-Loosdrecht (1719), ex-Almenara. S-L28; Cal-unl (Type 222); Fr-9; KMunl (36 for type). 6.54 grams. Very bold strike with satin fields, choice full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles (the latter very slightly doubled), clear king’s ordinal V and second date 7 (the only digit) in legend, with minor surface graininess as expected for this shipwreck (not mentioned on label). NGC #8377132-003. From the Loosdrecht (1719), with certificate, pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $8,000-$12,000.

44. PERU, Lima, gold cob 2 escudos, 1725 M, (Louis I), unique, NGC MS 60, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Caballero, ex-Almenara, Calicó Plate, Bustos Plate, Tauler Plate. S-L28a; Bustos-L2E.25; Cal-52, Fr-unl; KM-unl. 6.68 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles, full pillars with bold full date, all well centered but no legend visible on either side, some high-point rub but very clean fields. While the king’s name and ordinal are not visible on this coin, for Lima this date is known to be Louis I only (posthumous one-year type), and this 2 escudos is the only known example according to two recent reference works (Tauler and Bustos) and according to the Caballero listing, dispelling rumors of a second example in Ulex (Hess auction of May 1908, lot 3106) where a 1 escudo example is listed confusingly as a “2 Pesos” (following the usual convention of two 8 reales or pesos equaling a 1 escudo). NGC #8377109-002. Pedigreed to the Caballero de las Yndias Collection (Aureo & Calicó auction of April 2009, lot 579) and to the Almenara Collection, Plate Coin 52 in Calicó’s Numismática española (2019), and Plate Coin on page 51 of Alejandro Bustos’ Amonedación de Luis Fernando I (2024) (stated on label), also Plate Coin on page 300 of Tauler’s Oro Macuquino (2011). Estimate: $15,000-up.

45. PERU, Lima, gold cob 2 escudos, 1744 V, very rare, NGC UNC details / edge filing, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. S-L30; Cal-1849; Fr-9; KM-36. 6.46 grams. Broad flan with bold full cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves, somewhat grainy and lightly red-toned surfaces without circulation wear, the stated file marks on top edge only. NGC #8377132-004. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.

46. PERU, Lima, gold cob 2 escudos, 1748 R, very rare, NGC MS 65, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Caballero, ex-Almenara. S-L31; Cal-637; Fr-14; KM-46. 6.67 grams. Lustrous and very deeply struck with sharp details that lack any flattening or wear at all (hence the grade, far beyond any Ferdinand VI cob 2 escudos on record), the choice full pillars-and-waves well centered and the equally choice full cross-lions-castles just enough off-center to allow a visible FERDIN- of the king’s name in the legend, traces of toning here and there. NGC #8377109-003. Pedigreed to the Caballero de las Yndias Collection (Aureo & Calicó auction of April 2009, lot 584) and to the ANE auction of March 1975 (lot 585), also pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Estimate: $10,000-$15,000.

Cob 1 escudo

47. PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1699 R, rare, NGC AU 55, ex-Almenara. S-L26; Cal-817; Fr-5; KM-27. 3.27 grams. Atypically broad flan with full but off-center castle side, nice full cross, traces of toning and sediment. NGC #8377132-005. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $7,000-$10,000.

48. PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1711/0 M, rare, NGC MS 65 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label), finest known in NGC census, ex-Ubilla-Echevez, ex-Sotheby-Parke-Bernet, ex-Almenara, Allen Plate. S-L28; Cal-1666; Fr-10; KM-35. 3.36 grams. Broad, oblong flan with pristine surfaces and bold full details, also lustrous, the choice castle side with spots of light red toning, and the cross struck from a slightly rusty die. The overdate, missed by both Christensen and Sotheby-Parke-Bernet, is visible as no more than a round top above the final 1. NGC #8377232-002. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate, pedigreed to the Real Eight Co. consignment as the UbillaEchevez Collection (stated on label) in the Christensen auction of October 1964 (lot 159) and in the Sotheby-Parke-Bernet (Los Angeles) auction of June 1973 (lot 592), and pedigreed to the Almenara Collection, also plated in Frank Allen’s 1967 The Numismatist article “Previously Unknown Spanish Gold Coins.” Estimate: $10,000-up.

49. PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1712/1/0 M, very rare, NGC MS 66 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label), finest and only example in NGC census, ex-1715 Fleet, ex-UbillaEchevez, ex-Almenara, Allen Plate. S-L28; Cal-1668; Fr-10; KM-unl (35 for type). 3.24 grams. Bold and perfectly centered castle side with clear 2/1 overdate but the 1/0 less obvious (die-match with a 1711/0 in the State of Florida Collection, coin number 1678, which is curiously NOT the same 1711/0 die as for the previous lot), the off-center cross also full but slightly crude, both sides struck from rusty dies, lustrous and rich gold in color. NGC #8377232-003. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate, pedigreed to the Real Eight Co. consignment sold as the UbillaEchevez Collection (stated on label) in the Christensen auction of October 1964 (lot 163), and pedigreed to the Almenara Collection, also plated in Frank Allen’s 1967 The Numismatist article “Previously Unknown Spanish Gold Coins.”. Estimate: $10,000-up.

50. PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1717/6 M, very rare, NGC AU details / edge filing, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. S-L28; Cal-unl (Type 197); Fr-10; KM-unl (35 for type). 3.39 grams. Bold full castle-side details including clear overdate and strange series of “teardrops” above L and M (four above each), the cross also full and bold but slightly off-center, spots of dark crust on fields, the only example of this date (in any form) at NGC. NGC #8377132-006. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.

51. PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1721/0 M, very rare, NGC MS 62, finest and only example in NGC census, exSellschopp, ex-Almenara. S-L28; Cal-1679; Fr-10; KM-35. 3.38 grams. Broad flan with bold castle and date (including overdate), full cross despite slightly off-center strike, minor edge-split. The teardrop ornaments mentioned in the previous lot are now dots with tiny tails on the present coin. Note this coin is featured on the first page of color plates in the Sellschopp auction catalog (which missed the overdate). NGC #8377132-007. Pedigreed to the Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1988, lot 214) and to the UBS auction of September 1997 (lot 2389), also pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $7,000-$10,000.

52. PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1722 M, very rare, NGC MS 63, finest and only example in NGC census, exAlmenara. S-L28; Cal-1681; Fr-10; KM-35. 3.43 grams. Choice full cross, offcenter castle side with date partially off the flan (probably 1722/1/0, as it appears to be a die-match with the previous lot), faint luster and toning. NGC #8377132-008. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $7,000-$10,000.

53. PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1731/0 N, extremely rare, NGC MS 61, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. S-L29; Cal-unl (Type 197); Fr-10; KM-unl (35 for type). 3.32 grams. Choice broad flan with exceptionally bold, full, and well-centered details against satin-smooth fields, the overdate weak but certain (possibly unique, missing in Calicó and KM). Note that the teardrop ornaments seen on the previous lots have morphed into plain dots for this date.

NGC #8377132-009. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $8,000-$12,000.

54. PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1735/4 N, extremely rare, NGC UNC details / holed, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. S-L29; Cal-unl (Type 197); Fr-10; KM-unl (35 for type). 3.35 grams. Very broad flan with choice full details including strong overdate above the peripheral hole (otherwise lacking any wear or damage), patch of red staining on cross side, first example we have seen or heard of (possibly unique, missing in Calicó and KM in any case). Note the teardrop-then-dot ornaments seen on the previous lots are now mixed with large X’s, as they will remain for the rest of the Philip V type. NGC #8377132-010. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

55. PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1738/7/6 N, very rare, NGC AU 58, finest and only example in NGC census, exBoyd, ex-Almenara. S-L29; Cal-unl (Type 197); Fr-10; KM-unl (35 for type). 3.46 grams. Rich gold color, choice full cross and bold full castle-side details including date with clear 8/7, the weaker first under-digit 6 determined by die-match with known 1737/6’s (see Sedwick Auction 24 lot 56, and also see Auction 30 lot 52 for another 1738/7/6), probably the case for all known 1738’s (including an NGC example in MS 61 labeled without overdate). NGC #8377132-011. Pedigreed to the F.C.C. Boyd Collection (Superior auction of August 1975, lot 2705) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Estimate: $7,000-$10,000.

56. PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1739 V, extremely rare, NGC AU 53, finest and only example in NGC census, exAlmenara. S-L30; Cal-unl (Type 197); Fr-10; KM-unl (35 for type). 3.24 grams.

Very broad flan with full details, particularly the bold assayer and date (a combination not listed in Calicó and KM), first example we have seen or heard of. Unlike the previous and succeeding lots, this appears to be a clean date, although the 9 was possibly re-punched.

NGC #8377132-012. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label).

Estimate: $7,000-$10,000.

57. PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1745/4 V, extremely rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. S-L30; Cal-unl (Type 197); Fr-10; KM-unl (35 for type). 3.39 grams. Bold full details on both sides (the cross slightly off-center), bold overdate (unlisted in Calicó and KM and the first we have seen or heard of), light yellow in color as lacking original toning. NGC #8377132-013. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.

58. PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1747/6 V, extremely rare, NGC MS 62, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Sellschopp, ex-Almenara, KM Plate. S-L30a; Cal-593; Fr-15; KM-45. 3.28 grams. Broad flan with satin-smooth fields (small bits of dark sediment), choice full cross, full but off-center castle-side details including very bold overdate, which presumably spans the transition from Philip V to Ferdinand VI but without any legend to confirm. Note this coin is featured on the first page of color plates in the Sellschopp auction catalog. We have not seen another example, so we suspect that no others exist and that the catalog references are all generated from this one coin. NGC #8377109-004. Pedigreed to the Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1988, lot 249) and to the Almenara Collection, Plate Coin in KM’s Standard Catalogs (all stated on label). Estimate: $8,000-$12,000.

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59. PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1750 R, very rare, NGC AU 55, ex-Almenara. S-L31; Cal-597; Fr-15; KM-45. 3.34 grams. Bold full cross and castle with contrasting toning, slightly doubled date (last date of issue) but very bold mintmark and assayer creating a fun coincidence of L to left and R to right, also with (IND)IARVM REX visible in castle-side legend, in fact the only date in the Peruvian cob 1E series with any legend, other examples of which have different parts of the legend visible and make it clear that the cross side still had no legend save for a large + at the top of cross side, the castle-side legend apparently enabled by shrinking the diameter of the dot-border surrounding the interior. NGC #8377132-014. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $7,000-$10,000.

Cuzco, Peru

2 escudos

60. PERU, Cuzco, gold cob 2 escudos, 1698 M, NGC MS 63 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). S-CZ1; Cal-855; Fr-4; KM-28. 6.79 grams. Mint records indicate that the brief cob production of politically turbulent Cuzco’s mint, limited to 1 and 2 escudos only (no silver and no other denominations), consisted of no more than four strikings between May 1698 and August 1699, apparently using the same dies from 1698 without alteration. Specialists note a distinct dichotomy of flan-types—the broader and thinner “Lima cut” and the smaller and thicker but rounder “Bogota cut”—which could be indicative of different striking dates. Among the latter, this example is one of the best in terms of strike and grade, with full and deeply impressed inner details, well centered with minimal legends as a result but still with clear bottom of C.II for the king, traces of luster and very light reddish toning all over, quite lovely. NGC #4351187-001. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate. Estimate: $15,000-up.

61. PERU, Cuzco, gold cob 1 escudo, 1698 M, extremely rare, NGC UNC details / rev scratched, ex-Caballero, exAlmenara, Calicó Plate, Tauler Plate. S-CZ1; Cal-811; Fr-6; KM-A27. 3.35 grams. Lustrous all over, with choice full cross and date, full but slightly doubled C-castle-H, rich gold color all over, just a few peripheral scratches on the cross side but still among the nicest of only eight known examples, most of which are from the 1715 Fleet, but we cannot confirm the pedigree of this piece prior to Caballero. NGC #8377109005. Pedigreed to the Caballero de las Yndias Collection (Aureo & Calicó auction of April 2009, lot 546) and to the Almenara Collection (stated on label), Plate Coin on page 243 of Calicó’s Numismática española (2019) as well as on page 404 of the 2008 edition, and Plate Coin on page 94 of Tauler’s Oro Macuquino (2011). Estimate: $20,000-up.

Cob

Cob 1 escudo

Bogotá, Colombia

Cob 4 escudos

62. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 4 escudos, Ferdinand VI, assayer S above denomination 4 to right, mintmark FS to left (ca. 1750), NGC MS 62, ex-Silberman. RestrepoM96.6; S-B27a; Cal-Type 117; Fr-12; KM-27. 13.41 grams. Choice full cross and shield (lions and castles transposed as usual) with bold full F•S• to left and S-4 (tilted) to right, nice luster and light toning, a few light marks and bits of encrustation but overall rather well preserved, in fact tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64. NGC #6478610-001. Pedigreed to the J.P. Silberman Estate (stated on the label). Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.

63. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 4 escudos, Ferdinand VI, assayer not visible (S to right), mintmark FS to left (ca. 1750), NGC AU 58. Restrepo-M96.6; S-B27a; Cal-Type 117; Fr-12; KM-27. 13.44 grams. Choice full cross-and-tressure and shield (the latter slightly doubled) with very bold full F•S• to left, all well centered, with traces of light encrustation in crevices. NGC #8375450-002. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

Cob 2 escudos

64. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip IV, assayer A below mintmark NR to left, dots in ringlets (1636 only), ex-”Mesuno Hoard” (ca. 1636). Restrepo-M50.13; S-B20; Cal1792; Fr-2; KM-4.1. 6.81 grams. Nice full shield with full N•R•A to left and •II• to right, also 100% full cross-and-tressure with distinctive dots inside the tressure-dimple ringlets indicative of the date 1636 only (not visible), typical for its provenance with patches of red staining and traces of encrustation, otherwise UNC. From the ca.-1636 “Mesuno Hoard”. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

65. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip IV, assayer A below mintmark NR to left, dots in ringlets (1636 only), NGC AU 58 (Mesuno Hoard). Restrepo-M50.13; S-B20; Cal-1792; Fr-2; KM-4.1. 6.62 grams. Choice full shield with bold N•R•A to left and •II• to right, also choice full cross-and-tressure with three of the four dotted ringlets visible, rich gold color, small edge-crack. NGC #8384221-001. From the ca.-1636 “Mesuno Hoard” (stated on label). Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

66. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, 1645, assayer not visible (R) to right, mintmark NR to left, very rare. Restrepo-M50.25; S-B21; Cal-1803; Fr-2; KM-4.1. 6.68 grams. Lightly toned AU with good full cross and shield, full N•R to left, and (best of all) bottom half of all four digits of date 1645. Curiously, all known examples of this date (same dies) have the mintmark NR to the left and assayer R to right, whereas all known examples of 1643, 1644, and 1646, as well as some 1647s, are assayer R to left, mintmark NR to right. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 10, with original lot-tag 27. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

67. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Charles II, assayer R below denomination II to right, mintmark NR to left, style of 1667-72, NGC AU 55. Restrepo-M66.4; S-B21a; Cal-Type 151; Fr-3; KM-14.1. 6.72 grams. Nearly full and well-detailed shield with clear N•R to left and II•R to right, also nearly full cross with distinctively ball-tipped fleurs, rich gold color with toning in crevices. NGC #8375450-005. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

68. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, (1672), assayer R ABOVE denomination II to right, very rare, NGC MS 64, “top pop.” Restrepo-unl; S-B21a; Cal-885; Fr-3; KM-4.1. 6.74 grams. Bold but slightly off-center cross-and-tressure, nice full shield with part of king’s name CARO(LVS) outside weak but certain R-II to right (not noted on label, but a die-match with a clearly dated 1672 example—Sedwick Auction 11, lot 42—and no other dates known with that arrangement), lightly toned, minimal luster for assigned grade, currently tied with three others for finest known in the NGC census for the type without visible date or assayer. NGC #6972243-001. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

69. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, 1693, assayer not visible (ARCE), PCGS AU55 (1715 Fleet), finest and only example in PCGS census. Restrepo-unl (cf M66.22); S-B24; Cal-unl (Type 151); Fr-4; KM-14.1. 6.68 grams. Full shield (transposed lions and castles) with clear ARC(E) in legend to left preceded by parts of king’s name, choice full cross with distinctive style of fleurs, most of 3 of date in legend plus bottoms of 69, rich gold color, large edge-split. PCGS #56997885. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

70. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (Arce), NGC MS 65 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Restrepo-M66.32; S-B24; Cal-Type 242 (under Ph. V); Fr-4a; KM-14.2. 6.79 grams. Extremely broad flan with choice full shield (well centered) showing upright lions in transposed quadrants (diematch with known examples dated 1711), fully but slightly doubled cross-and-tressure, highly lustrous all over, currently tied with six others for second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 66 (among hundreds of entries). NGC #6482484-001. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000.

71. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (Arce), NGC MS 63 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Restrepo-M66.32; S-B24; Cal-Type 242 (under Ph. V); Fr-4a; KM-14.2. 6.74 grams. Bold full cross (slightly doubled) and most of shield showing upright lions in transposed quadrants and coral encrustation in crevices, muted luster. NGC #8301087-002. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

72. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (Arce), NGC MS 63 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Restrepo-M66.32; S-B24; Cal-Type 242 (under Ph. V); Fr-4a; KM-14.2. 6.77 grams. Excellent full cross and shield, both well centered on a neatly round flan, the latter with upright lions in transposed quadrants, muted luster. NGC #8370059-001. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

73. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (Arce), NGC MS 63 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Restrepo-M66.32; S-B24; Cal-Type 242 (under Ph. V); Fr-4a; KM-14.2. 6.82 grams. Superb full cross and nearly full shield (lions upright in transposed quadrants), less luster than most but quite bold all over. NGC #8236376-007. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

74. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (Arce), NGC MS 63 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Restrepo-M66.32; S-B24; Cal-Type 242 (under Ph. V); Fr-4a; KM-14.2. 6.71 grams. Full cross and shield (upright lions in transposed quadrants) with good luster, slightly shallow strike, trace of doubling on shield. NGC #6957853-001. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

75. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (Arce), NGC MS 63 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Restrepo-M66.32; S-B24; Cal-Type 242 (under Ph. V); Fr4a; KM-14.2. 6.78 grams. Choice full cross, full but slightly doubled shield with recumbent lions in transposed quadrants, lustrous, with traces of light coral encrustation in crevices. NGC #8299659-002. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

76. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (Arce), NGC MS 62 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Restrepo-M66.32; S-B24; Cal-Type 242 (under Ph. V); Fr-4a; KM-14.2. 6.70 grams. Good full cross, slightly off-center shield with upright lions in transposed quadrants, traces of coral in crevices, muted luster. NGC #8301087-001. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

77. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (Arce), NGC MS 62 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Restrepo-M66.32; S-B24; Cal-Type 242 (under Ph. V); Fr-4a; KM-14.2. 6.80 grams. Broad flan with nearly full cross and shield (upright lions in transposed quadrants), good luster for the designated grade. NGC #8299659-003. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

78. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, 1714/3, no assayer (Arce), very rare, NGC MS 63 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label), finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-unl (M66.32 for type); S-B24; Cal-unl (Type 242); Fr-4a; KM-unl (17.1 for type). 6.70 grams. Very bold and full 4/3 overdate (first example we have seen or heard of) outside of off-center cross, nearly full shield with upright lions in transposed quadrants, small edge-crack in flat area. NGC #8384934-001. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.

79. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, 1733 M, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-M80.12; S-B26; Cal-1950; Fr-8a; KM-14.2. 6.75 grams. Choice full cross with bottoms of digits of date visible, full but slightly off-center shield with bold full assayer (reading vertically) to right inside (P)HILIPV(S) of king’s name, lightly toned on satin surfaces, choice grade but date not mentioned on label (and with incorrect range of 1743-48, despite the fact that assayer M ended in 1743). NGC #6830796-001. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

80. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, 1735/4 M, NGC AU 50. Restrepo-M80.12; S-B26; Cal-1954; Fr-8a; KM-17.2. 6.74 grams. Broad, round flan with much legend including full king’s name PHILIPPVS and 1735 date with last digit punched over a rotated 4 (not mentioned by NGC) at top of full but slightly doubled cross, the shield also full (lions and castles transposed) with clear F to left and M to right, lustrous and rich in color. NGC #2825922-001. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

81. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, 1741 M, retrograde 4 in date, ex-Caballero, ex-Santa Fe. Restrepo-M80.12; S-B26; Cal-1961; Fr-8a; KM-17.2. Full 41 of date with retrograde 4 at top of full cross-and-tressure, full but slightly off-center shield (transposed lions and castles), XF with deep toning on fields, spots of encrustation. Pedigreed to the Santa Fe Collection (Sedwick Auction 10, with original lot-tag 80) and the Caballero collection (Aureo & Calicó auction of April 2009, lot 148). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

82. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 1 escudo, (1693), assayer ARCE, rare, NGC MS 62 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Restrepo-M64.12; S-B24; Cal-836; Fr-5; KM-13. 3.39 grams. Choice full cross, nearly full shield with lots of details but flat at bottom right, with distinctive rendering of elements (Naples Sicily left without eagles, etc.) matching 2 escudos of 1693 (see Sedwick Auction 35 lot 92 for another example from same dies), lightly toned, technically second finest in NGC behind a single MS 63 of the same type listed under a slightly different date range. NGC #8380419-002. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

Cob 1 escudo

83. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 1 escudo, (1713), no assayer (Arce), rare, NGC MS 64 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Restrepo-M64.16; S-B24; Cal-1771 (under Ph. V); Fr-5a; KM-unl (13 for type). 3.38 grams. Good full shield and cross, both slightly off-center, resulting in a clear king’s ordinal II on obverse (Charles II posthumous), the shield showing recumbent lions in transposed quadrants and no dots in Naples-Sicily, in fact an exact die-match known examples dated 1713 (label says 1613 in error, in addition to a date-range of 1708-14, in any case tied for second finest behind a single MS 65). NGC #8380419-001. From the 1715 Fleet, with original Cobb Coin Co (Fisher) plastic and paper tags NCB3546MO and Fisher tag and photo-certificate PC12-31440. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

84. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 1 escudo, Ferdinand VI, assayer not visible (S to left), mintmark FS to right (style of 1751), NGC MS 63. Restrepo-M92.2; S-B27a; Cal-622; Fr-14; KM-28. 3.35 grams. Choice full cross with distinctive “darts” in tressure-dimples in lieu of fleurs or x’s (the only confirmed date for which is 1751), bold but off-center shield with full F•S to right, very small and thick flan, would be finest known in NGC census except that NGC attributed it to Philip V in error. NGC #4432472-001. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

Shipwreck Ingots

Gold

“Golden Fleece wreck,” sunk ca. 1550 in the northern Caribbean

85. Gold “finger” bar, 668 grams, marked with fineness XVII• (17¼K), ex-“Golden Fleece wreck” (ca. 1550). 6” x 1½” x ½”. Impressively encrusted and somewhat wide for a “finger” bar (the typical gold ingot of its time), about half of the original with one end showing the break and the other a naturally blunt point where the molten metal stopped flowing, with three fineness markings of XVII• on the rounded bottom, attractively caked with white coral on both sides, also with coppery stains here and there on lustrous bright-yellow surfaces. From the “Golden Fleece wreck” (ca. 1550), pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 7, with original lot-tag 144 and photo-certificate. Estimate: $40,000-up.

86. Section of a gold “finger” bar with two “Golden Fleece” stamps, 308.11 grams, about 22K, ex-“Golden Fleece Wreck” (ca. 1550). Roughly 2¼” x 1” x 5/8”. A hefty piece of bright, rich, high-karat gold showing breaks at both ends where it was parceled from a long “finger” bar typical of the period, but remarkable as one of very few gold pieces from this wreck to bear a unique circular stamp showing the “Golden Fleece” (the limp pelt of a mythical golden ram and symbol of the Catholic chivalric Order of the same name traditionally dominated by the Spanish monarchy to this day), after which this unidentified wreck was nicknamed, since it is the only known source of ingots with such markings. Unfortunately, both stamps on this piece are partially effaced by deep chisel-marks on the rounded bottom next to the breaks, which along with the chisel-marks and the flat top of the bar harbor lots of white coral, with a few copper spots here and there. From the “Golden Fleece Wreck” (ca. 1550), with photo-certificate. Estimate: $25,000-$37,500.

S.S. Central America, sunk in 1857 off North Carolina

87. Pinch of California gold flakes, 1.5 grams, ex-SS Central America (1857). A typical Collectors Universe slab (label number 4105) housing a “pinch” of hundreds of small pieces of natural gold, as found in rivers and streams in the California Gold Rush and lost on this famous wreck, with lots of shapes and colors, none bigger than about 3/16” but no dust. From the SS Central America (1857), as stated on label. Estimate: $250-$375.

88. Large, natural gold nugget from Alaska, 484 grams, approx. 76% fine, nicknamed “The Big Cheese.” Approx. 3½” x 2” x 1”. A sizable lump with smooth surfaces from eons of river-tumbling, slightly triangular in shape, with lots of quartz remaining on the exterior (looks like a giant cheese curd), making it seem like there is more quartz than there really is, but heavy in hand and very nice for display. Estimate: $30,000-up.

“Tumbaga wreck,” sunk ca. 1528 off Grand Bahama Island

89. Silver “tumbaga” bar M-4, 14.84 lb av, marked with fineness iU oIIII L (1450/2400 fine), assayer(?) I°B13, and two partial tax stamps, ex-“Tumbaga Wreck” (ca. 1528). A very attractive bar, neatly formed (rectangular), about as wide as an Atocha bar but thin, with nice natural gray surfaces, the three visible markings on the top consisting of one tax stamp at each end and the assayer(?)fineness cluster near the left stamp, also with diagonal assayer’s “bite” on top corner above the right stamp, overall a desirable shape and size, great for display. Note: Per page 63 of The “Tumbaga” Saga, by Agustín García-Barneche, second edition (2018), the “I°B13” marking could stand for blacksmith Juan Ibañes, acting as a pro tempore assayer. From the “Tumbaga Wreck” (ca. 1528), with original Sedwick photo-certificate and book Tumbaga Silver for Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire (1993), by Douglas R. Armstrong (signed). Estimate: $8,000-$12,000.

90. Silver “tumbaga” bar M-144, 6123.6 grams, marked with fineness iUBC (1600/2400 fine), assayer(?) I°B13, owner(?) iNo/DeCBA, and circular tax stamp, ex-“Tumbaga wreck” (ca. 1528). 11” x 4” x 1”. Rectangular ingot with bubbly top surface harboring lots of pits and flow-lines (some containing copper bits), the bottom showing a good portion of the tax stamp at one end near the double-struck owner(?) mark, the assayer(?) mark typically clustered at the other end with the fineness, below a diagonal corner assayer’s “bite.” It is somewhat rare to see both owner(?) and assayer(?) on the same bar; for more information about these markings, please see pages 61-63 of The “Tumbaga” Saga, by Agustín García-Barneche, second edition (2018). From the “Tumbaga wreck” (ca. 1528), housed in custom padded wooden box. Estimate: $7,000-$10,000.

Unidentified ca.-1554 wreck off Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

91. Large silver “splash” ingot marked with tax stamp (crowned pillars, PLVS VLTRA and M with three o’s), 3074 grams, ex-unidentified ca.-1554 wreck off Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Roughly 11” x 9½”. A very thin but very wide puddle of poured silver with rough bottom but somewhat smooth top showing a full but lightly corroded tax stamp of a type seen only on ingots from this wreck and the 1554 Fleet, part of edge also crudely corroded and with interior hole but overall solid and impressive in size. From an unidentified ca.-1554 wreck off Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with photo-certificate. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

92. Large silver ingot 728 from Potosí, Class Factor 1.0, 76 lb 10.24 oz troy, marked with mint/date Po1621, fineness IUU CCC L XXX (2380/2400) and assayer Mexía cartouche, owner/shipper marks, tax stamps, and manifest number IIIUDXXXIIII (3534), ex-Atocha (1622). A premium example with completely uncorroded top showing very bold markings all over, particularly the large owners’ “siglas” at either end, also with a V for silvermaster de Vreder, with the other markings more toward the center where a double-scoop assayer’s “bite” appears below the clear date I6ZI, which is this bar’s rarest feature, along with the clear, multi-line assayer cartouche following the fineness, one of the best we have handled, excellent for display. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher photo-certificate S728. Estimate: $50,000-up.

93. Large silver ingot 364 from Potosí, Class Factor 1.0, 78 lb 8 oz troy, marked with mint/date Po1621, fineness IUU

CCC L XXX (2380/2400) and assayer Mexía cartouche, owner/shipper marks, tax stamps, and manifest number DXVIII (518), ex-Atocha (1622). Another premium ingot with very smooth top surface showing rather bold fineness, manifest. and smallish owner “sigla,” the double-scoop assayer’s “bite” in center also rather prominent, but also with three discernible circular coat-of-arms tax stamps, V for silvermaster de Vreder, and clear Po1622 cartouche, in addition to a very clear assayer’s cartouche following the fineness, and lastly a deep diagonal slash believed to indicate where an amount was to be cut off at the destination to pay the “avería” (defense tax), according to the book Spanish Treasure Bars, by Craig and Richards (2003). From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificate 85A-S364. Estimate: $50,000-up.

94. Large silver “piña” ingot, 5335 grams, XRF tested at 99% silver, rare, ex-Atocha (1622). 7¼” tall, 3½” to 5½” in diameter, with 2½” cylindrical hole in center. A very small percentage of the silver ingots recovered from the Atocha were in this hollow cone shape known as a “piña” for its resemblance to a cored pineapple, created in a bell-shaped mold with central rod as the final step in the “patio” refining process, invented in Mexico in the mid-1500s by Bartolome de Medina as a method for separating silver from its ore by amalgamation with mercury (quicksilver). Most “piña” ingots were melted down into typically big, rectangular ingots (like the previous two lots) and sent to the mint for coining; but since the mine owners usually needed money right away, some “piñas” were sold directly from the mine, which had to be the case here because neither end shows any markings, specifically fineness and tax stamps. The surfaces are not overly corroded (not rated for Class Factor by Treasure Salvors like the big bars), just a nice even silver color, very eye-catching in shape and an important rarity for the advanced Atocha collector. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher plastic tag and photo-certificate 85A-0507-2. Estimate: $20,000-up.

Rooswijk , sunk in 1739 southeast of England

95. Neatly formed Dutch silver ingot, 1957 grams, about 98.5% fine, with markings of VOC (Dutch East India Co.) monogram with A (Amsterdam) above and “jumping goat” assayer-mark of Otto and/or Wouter Buck, ex-Rooswijk (1739). 1960 grams. 6” x 1½” x 1¼”. Typically uncorroded with very smooth surfaces and very deep markings near the top of one side, the other end of the bar typically pit-shaped (filled with orange encrustation) with only one small diagonal cut to fine-tune the weight in its time. From the Rooswijk (1739), with original plastic tag certificate RK05AS0222 from the salvors. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

Bredenhof , sunk in 1753 off Mozambique, east of Africa

96. Neatly formed Dutch silver ingot, 1933 grams, about 98.5% fine, with markings of VOC (Dutch East India Co.) monogram with Z (Zeeland) above and M (Middelburg) below, assayer initials

FE (François Englesen, Jr) and fleur-de-lis within shield, ex-Bredenhof (1753), ex-Botha. 6” x 1½” x 1”.

Relatively smooth and nicely toned surfaces with both markings near center of one side, one end of the bar with a typically deep pit and the other with no less than five diagonal slices removed in its time to lower the weight to some kind of standard for shipping, this particular ingot noteworthy as the one chosen as a reward by the diver who found the first chest of ingots. From the Bredenhof (1753), with certificate from salvor Tommy Botha, who selected this ingot for himself as finder of the first chest of ingots, with original Christie’s (Amsterdam) auction catalog of December 1986, and with certificate from conservator S. Valentine. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

97. Neatly formed Dutch silver ingot, 1921 grams, about 98.5% fine, with markings of VOC (Dutch East India Co.) monogram with Z (Zeeland) above and M (Middelburg) below, assayer initials

FE (François Englesen, Jr) and fleur-de-lis within shield, ex-Bredenhof (1753). 1921 grams. roughly 6” x 1½” x 1¼”. Smooth surfaces brightly polished, with bold markings near center of one side, one end smooth (oddly angled) but the other end typically diagonally sliced for fine-tuning the weight, parts of the edges somewhat corroded but otherwise solid and great for display. From the Bredenhof (1753). Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

98. Large copper ingot 36, 23.3 kg, ex-Atocha (1622). Unlike the typical roundish “patties” of copper normally seen, this is a neatly cast rectangular ingot, with almost its entire topside coated in thick white encrustation, stamped with its TSI number on an exposed part at one end, and showing a large assayer’s “bite” in one corner on the other end, overall more in the category of an intentional ingot than just a heavy weight and quite rare thus. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher photo-certificate 85A-C036. Estimate: $2,000-up.

Session I - May 7, 2025, 9:00 AM

Shipwreck Coins and Paper Money

“Golden Fleece wreck,” sunk ca. 1550 in the northern Caribbean

99. MEXICO, Mexico City, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Early Series,” assayer P to right, mintmark M to left (oMo-oPo), NGC VF details / cleaned (Shipwreck Blue Label). Nesmith-26b type; Cal-123; S-M4; KM-17. 13.52 grams. Well struck and deeply gunmetaltoned with clear legends and interiors on a full flan, the shield side slightly off-center, the pillars side featuring the beautiful quatrefoils used only by this assayer, from a type (oMo-oPo with left-leaning panel) that encompasses the largest variety of legends, a majority from the later HISPANIARVM period, like this example. NGC #8384222-001. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

100. MEXICO, Mexico City, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late Series,” assayer G to right, mintmark M to left (M-G), NGC XF details / environmental damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). Nesmith-50g type; Cal-127; S-M5; KM-18. Very broad flan extending past the outer borders, also well struck (no doubling or flatness), full legends and interiors, darkly toned all over but no corrosion. NGC #8375181-001. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

101. MEXICO, Mexico City, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late Series,” assayer G to right, mintmark M to left (MG), king’s name as CHAROLVS. Nesmith-50 for type; Cal-125; S-M5; KM-18. 12.20 grams. Broad flan extending past outer borders here and there, darkly toned with some horn silver and small bits of edge lost to corrosion, full details without doubling or flatness. With Sedwick certificate from 2005. Estimate: $250-$375.

102. MEXICO, Mexico City, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late Series,” assayer L to right, mintmark M to left (ML), broken L-punch (looks like an I), ex-”Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection. Nesmith-86; Cal-135; S-M9; KM-18. 12.87 grams. Choice, bold, AU example with no corrosion, attractively toned (great contrast), full legends and interiors, and perfectly struck on a broad, round flan with no doubling or flatness. From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection (Sedwick Auction 4, with original lot-tag 210), with Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $500-$750.

103. MEXICO, Mexico City, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late Series,” assayer G to left, mintmark M to right (G-M). Nesmith-45 for type; Cal-94; S-M5; KM-12. 5.81 grams. Full details despite some corrosion loss on edge, darkly toned all over. With Sedwick certificate from 2005. Estimate: $200-$300.

104. MEXICO, Mexico City, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late Series,” assayer R to right, mintmark M to left (M-R), rare. Nesmith-69 type; Cal-99; S-M7; KM-12. 5.89 grams. Broad flan with much bold legend, nice shield side but some surface corrosion on pillars side, lightly toned, one of the rarer “Late Series” assayers. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of September 2007, with original lot-tag 1086, and to Sedwick Auction 11, with original lot-tag 229. Estimate: $350-$500.

Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

Mexico

105. MEXICO, Mexico City, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late Series,” assayer O to right, mintmark oM to left (oM-O). Nesmith-109; Cal-103; S-M10; KM-12. 6.70 grams. Bold full shield and crowned pillars also bold oM-O, a little worn from circulation (VF) but with no corrosion at all, a choice and rare type from this wreck. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $350-$500.

106. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-505. 13.33 grams. Choice full shield and cross, much legend including full PHILIPPVS in legend, nicely toned, one crude edge-split but practically no corrosion. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

107. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-505. 12.84 grams.

Good full cross-lions-castles and shield with bold oMO to left, some bold legend despite spots of light to moderate peripheral corrosion, one small patch of orange encrustation, attractively toned. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

108. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-505. 13.00 grams. Very broad flan with part of edge crude (unevenly thick, some pitting), good full cross and shield without any corrosion, bold king’s ordinal II, nicely toned. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

109. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-505. 13.32 grams.

Bold full shield and cross, lots of legend including full PHILIPPVS II, no corrosion but somewhat worn and some flat areas from uneven thickness, toned in crevices. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

110. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer not visible (O) below mintmark oM to left. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-505. 13.37 grams. Good full shield and cross, choice full crown and much legend including full PHILIPPVS II, no toning, practically no corrosion. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

111. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to right. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-506. 13.26 grams. Very choice full shield and cross-lions-castles, no corrosion at all and nicely toned, the oMO to right a bit weak but the denomination o-iiii to left complete, also with king’s ordinal II in legend despite some peripheral flatness. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

112. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left. S-M11; KM-31; Cal-357. 6.32 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles and shield with bold O to left (mintmark weak) and denomination ij to right, nicely toned, no surface corrosion but some small bits of edge missing. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

113. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to right. S-M11; KM-31; Cal-358. 6.60 grams. Practically no corrosion, choice full cross-lions-castles and shield with bold full oMO to right and denomination ij to left, lightly toned. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/ conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

Clumps/encrusted

114. SPAIN, Seville, clump of four cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer not visible (Gothic D on reverse). Cal-720. 90 grams total. roughly 2¼” x 1½” x ½”. Leaning stack of fairly solid coins with corrosion around edges, darkly oxidized all over, the top coin with fully exposed cross once detached but now held on by gray clay. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $350-$500.

115. VARIOUS COUNTRIES, clump of three cob 8 and 4 reales of Mexico and Spain. 46 grams total. roughly 1¾” x 1½” x ¼”. Darkly oxidized leaning stack with clear full cross side of Mexican 4R Philip II at one end, the coins a bit worn and corroded. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $300-$450.

116. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer not visible, on piece of encrustation as found. 30 grams total. roughly 1¾” x 1½” x ¾”. Thick chunk of impacted debris including glass pieces, the coin solid and with full cross side showing but apparently once detached and now held on with glue. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

117. SPAIN, Toledo, 8 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, assayer *M on reverse, mintmark oT to right on obverse, very rare. López de la Fuente-16.1.3; Cal-583; Cay-2850. 25.54 grams. Full interior details and much legend despite light surface corrosion, attractively toned, not just rare as from a shipwreck but quite rare as a coin type, desirable as among the first “crowns” (8 reales) of Spain but also a rare mint, with catalog value of 15,000 Euros in Calicó. It is interesting to note that this coin has the same assayer and mintmark as lot 1 in this auction, a 1 escudo with Charles-Joanna design but with legend of Ferdinand-Isabel, indicating that both coins were probably struck well into the 1500s (but probably not as late as the 1560s, under Philip II, as indicated by Pellicer i Bru), this particular die-variety with reverse legend ending in ARAG not listed in López de la Fuente. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $5,000-up.

118. SPAIN, Seville, 4 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, assayer Gothic D on reverse, mintmark S to right of shield. López de la Fuente-H5.6; Cal-565. 12.12 grams. Rare type from this wreck (or any wreck, for that matter), with some surface corrosion but reasonably clear central details and legends, this particular variety of reverse with assayer at top above yoke not listed in López de la Fuente. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of September 2007, with original lot-tag 1086, and to Sedwick Auction 11, with original lot-tag 229. Estimate: $200-$300.

119. SPAIN, Seville, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D at 4 o’clock outside tressure on reverse. Cal-720. 26.62 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles, shield, and crown, the mintmark S to left very bold, some legend, also nicely toned and nearly corrosionfree, just a few small edge-splits. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $350-$500.

120. SPAIN, Seville, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D at 4 o’clock outside tressure on reverse. Cal-720. 25.98 grams. Well-detailed full cross and shield with bold full S and o-VIII, lightly toned, minimal corrosion but some flatness in unevenly thick peripheries plus one hairline edge-split. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $350-$500.

121. SPAIN, Seville, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D with open right side at 4 o’clock outside tressure on reverse. Cal-720. 25.94 grams. Nice full cross-and-tressure and shield, also most of crown, contrastingly toned but with some light surface corrosion and peripheral flatness. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

122. SPAIN, Seville, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D at 4 o’clock outside tressure on reverse. Cal-720. 26.51 grams. Unevenly thick flan with bold full cross and shield, much legend, lightly toned, minimal surface corrosion. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

123. SPAIN, Seville, lot of two cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D at 4 o’clock outside tressure on reverse. Cal-720. 23.39 and 21.19 grams. One coin with choice full shield and cross and smooth surfaces, the other with some heavy corrosion around edge but still with full shield and cross (the latter slightly doubled), both nicely toned. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $350-$500.

Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida Gold

124. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, 1619 (G), PCGS AU55 (Atocha). Cal-1079; Fr-189; KM-unl (20 for type). 6.73 grams. Choice full shield with bold denomination II to right, mintmark and assayer to left not visible (but known to be S-G), 100% full cross-and-tressure (softly struck) with tail of 9 of date visible at top followed by bottom of HISPAN- in legend (decidedly not 1613 or 1615, as the denomination reads horizontally instead of vertically), somewhat lustrous and with small bits of white coral here and there, important as the only gold cob found on this wreck in 1998 and the second-to-last example found to date, with Fisher tag number actually stated on slab label. PCGS #56909716. With original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 98A-56587. Estimate: $20,000-up.

Mexico

125. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer F, Grade 3. 21.59 grams. Unevenly thick flan with some edge lost to corrosion, most of shield and cross and fairly clear assayer, silvery. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 85A-267620. Estimate: $600-$900.

126. PERU, Lima, 2 reales, Philip II, assayer R (Rincón) to right, motto PL-VSV-L, legends HISPA / NIARVN, rare, Grade 1. S-L1; KM-8; Cal-335. 5.85 grams. Choice piece with practically no corrosion but somewhat flat here and there, still with full interior details and lots of clear legend including the uncommon misspelling INDIARVN along with an unusually high P (characteristic of this variety), also a rare variety with assayer to right, lightly toned, a premium early coin for this wreck. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 85A-237003 and 2017 appraisal for $40,000. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.

127. PERU, Lima, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-ii to left, P-oD to right, no Grade on certificate, ex-Atocha Research Collection. S-L4; KM-9; Cal-338. 6.43 grams. Choice full inner details (the P-oD particularly bold) and much legend including PHILIPPVS, also a complete and well-detailed crown, practically no corrosion, nicely toned all over, highly desirable as among the 237 coins selected for the stand-alone Research Collection in 1988, all of which can be considered Grade 1 but never actually received a Grade. From the Atocha Research Collection (coin 99), with tag and original Fisher photo-certificate 85A-236650. Estimate: $4,000-up.

128. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer M, rare, Grade 2, PCGS VF details / saltwater damage, exLittle. S-P2; KM-5.1; Cal-668. 19.62 grams. Clear P-M to left of well-detailed full shield, distinctively early full cross-and-tressure on other side, only slightly less rare than the first issue of the mint under assayer Rincón (certificate calls it Philip III in error), with moderate surface corrosion all over but attractively toned, pedigreed to the cartographer who pinpointed the “mother lode” in 1985 (Edward J. Little). Note: PCGS label does not mention the shipwreck. PCGS #49779259. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 12 (lot 342), with original Fisher certificate 86A-188862 signed on collector line by Edward J. Little in 1988 (tag missing). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

129. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period), Grade 1. S-P10; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 26.04 grams. Very solid and virtually corrosion-free, with patchy toning all over and dark orange sediment in crevices of well-detailed full shield and cross-and-tressure, nearly full crown. With original Fisher tag and certificate 85A-262983. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

Potosí 8R

130. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th period, early style), border of x’s on reverse only, no Grade on certificate, ex-Atocha Research Collection. S-P14; KM-5.5; Cal-unl (cf 672). 26.19 grams. Very choice full shield and cross, the latter slightly doubled but with bold fleury-cross ornament at top and clear border of x’s, rather scarce as mated with a normal dot-border obverse (this combination missing in Sellschopp), no corrosion, attractively toned, highly desirable as among the 237 coins selected for the stand-alone Research Collection in 1988, all of which can be considered Grade 1 but never actually received a Grade. Pedigreed to the Atocha Research Collection (coin number 173), with original Fisher tag and special photo-certificate 237524 plus 2008 appraisal for $3,500 hand-signed by Dr. R. Duncan Mathewson III, also pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 11, with original lot-tag 239. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

131. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q, Grade 1. S-P17; KM-10; Cal-916. 24.35 grams. Typically silvery, with good full shield and cross despite light surface corrosion, full and clear P-Q and denomination o-VIII. With original Fisher tag and certificate 85A-210710. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

132. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1617 M, Grade 2. S-P19; KM-10; Cal-921. 25.72 grams. Bold full 617 date (in lieu of erased border of date) outside of bold full cross-lions-castles, also well-detailed full shield with some light surface corrosion but overall nice for the assigned Grade, two small edge-splits. With original Fisher tag and photocertificate 85A-142449. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1617 M, Grade 2.

KM-10; Cal-921. 23.63 grams. Very bold full cross-lions-castles with bold 61 and partial 7 of date in lieu of erased border of dots, full but lightly corroded shield. With original Fisher certificate 85A-207950 (tag missing). Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

134. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1619 T, Grade 1. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-927. 25.81 grams. Exceptionally bold full date outside of full but weakly struck cross, bold full crown above partially weak shield with full PxT to left and denomination o-VIII to right, PHYLYP(VS) in legend, minimal corrosion, toned in crevices, slightly odd-shaped flan. With original Fisher tag and certificate 85A-260579. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

135. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1619 T, Grade 2. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-927. 24.58 grams. Full but compact date at 12 o’clock (not mentioned on certificate) above weak and doubled cross, the full shield also partially weak but the crown choice, full assayer and denomination, lightly toned, minimal corrosion. With original Fisher certificate GT-4111 (water damaged, tag missing). Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1620 T, Grade 1. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-929. 26.43 grams. Clear bottom half of date (not mentioned on certificate) outside of full cross, the crown and shield also full, low in contrast but with practically no corrosion. With original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 85A-187197. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

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137. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, partial date 162(?), “flat” lions, Grade 2. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-Type 165. 23.65 grams. Excellent full crown above well-detailed full shield, full cross with bold 6Z of date at top, nicely toned, some light surface corrosion. With original Fisher tag and certificate 85A-158138. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

138. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 2. KM-10. 25.10 grams. Bold full cross-lions-castles, weaker full shield with slight doubling at top and surface corrosion at bottom, no toning. Note: Certificate and tag weight do not match actual weight, but coin matches picture. With original Fisher tag and certificate 85A-214333. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

139. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 3. KM-10. 17.14 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles (just slightly doubled at top) but other side corroded (still with full shield), a perfect coin for displaying reverse-side out!. With original Fisher tag and certificate 85A-205889. Estimate: $600-$900.

140. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, 1621 T, rotated lions, Grade 2. S-P21; KM-8; Cal-634. 6.53 grams. Full and clear 6Z1 of date outside of bold but slightly off-center full cross with lions rotated counterclockwise, the shield also bold and full, practically no corrosion, toned. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 94A-270609. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

Santa Margarita, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

141. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4. 8.93 grams. Broad flan but with about 30% of edge lost to corrosion, off-center shield allowing full denomination 4 and most of king’s name, most of cross (also off-center), overall a bit more interesting that the typical Grade-4 piece. With original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 87M-137910. Estimate: $400-$600.

142. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4. KM-9. 6.99 grams. Full cross and most of shield despite thinning from heavy corrosion (tag and certificate call it a 2 reales in error), patchy toning. With original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 8173. Estimate: $300-$450.

Potosí 2R

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143. COLOMBIA, Cartagena, cob 8 reales, 1621 A, extremely rare, PCGS VF details / saltwater damage (Dry Tortugas wreck label), Oceans Odyssey Plate Coin, Boletín Numismático Cover Coin. Restrepo-M41.1; S-C2; Cal-1229; KM-3.2. 12.68 grams. Very broad flan exhibiting a choice full cross-lions-castles with all-important 21 of date at 11 to 12 o’clock, the nearly full shield equally well detailed with clear assayer •A• to right inside PHIL- of king’s name, most of crown at top, mintmark not visible but known to be RN to left (struck without denomination), attractively toned over moderately corroded surfaces throughout. This famous coin was the first to be identified as the extremely rare first date of the Cartagena mint (and therefore Colombia’s first 8 reales), and it is widely acknowledged as the finest of just five known, only four of which are clearly dated (the fifth identified by researcher Herman Blanton by die details). All five coins were lost on the 1622 Fleet, four from the Atocha but this one from the “Dry Tortugas wreck,” which has been identified as the Buen Jesús y Nuestra Señora del Rosario (not to be confused with another Rosario in the Fleet that was saved in its time). This coin was first identified by collector Samuel Zucker in a pair of 2005 articles in Coin World and PLVS VLTRA newsletter. While the 1621 reverse die has been seen on only five coins, Zucker did identify several other Cartagena coins from the same obverse die struck in 1622, crucially lacking a pomegranate in the shield as opposed to very similar 1622 issues WITH pomegranate that Jorge Proctor has proven were made in Bogotá (Boletín Numismático no. 105, 2nd semester 2018). In any case, the present coin is so important as the very first “dollar” coin of Colombia that it has been featured in many publications and even a series of Colombian postage stamps, examples of which accompany this lot. PCGS #42628766. With large packet containing an official folio of Colombian postage stamp plate blocks (sixteen stamps) from December 2021 showing important numismatic items including this coin, plus publications in which this coin was featured (Oceans Odyssey 3, ed. by Greg Stemm and Sean Kingsley, 2013; Boletín Numismático no. 110, second semester 2021; and el malpensante no. 236, December 2021), in addition to original Seahawk certificate 91-1A-2081.0099 and Sedwick photo-certificate, also featured in a DailyMail.com online article of April 4, 2013, by Hugo Gye. Estimate: $10,000-up.

São José, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa

144. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer D/F (ca. 1618), Grade 1, NGC Shipwreck Effect (São José Shipwreck Label). S-M18; KM-44.3; Cal-903. Choice and practically uncorroded (with Grade 1 sticker) with bold full oMD/F, full shield, clear denomination 8, and nice full cross-lions-castles, just a bit flat in peripheries from uneven thickness and natural cupping, lightly toned, a premium piece from this wreck. NGC #1973918-011. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 11, with original lot-tag 315 and original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $400-$600.

145. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, NGC Shipwreck Effect (São José Shipwreck Label). Good full shield and cross-lions-castles, the peripheries flat from uneven thickness, non-toned but also practically corrosion-free. NGC #2314226-036. With original Herman Moro tag and certificate. Estimate: $250-$375.

146. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg), Grade 1, NGC Shipwreck Effect (São José Shipwreck Label). S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. Bold full assayer to left of full shield, bold full cross, but all slightly doubled with minimal surface corrosion, choice for this wreck. NGC #1973582-022. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 10, with original lot-tag 303, housed in promotional wooden box with certificate from the salvors and accompanied by booklet Spanish Coins in Mozambican Waters: The Numismatic Collection of the São José (1622), by Alejandro Mirabal (2012) and DVD Lost off Mozambique. Estimate: $350-$500.

147. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 2, NGC Shipwreck Effect (São José Shipwreck Label). KM-10. Nearly full shield and crown but cross-side heavily corroded and with some minor edge-loss. NGC #1973357-007. Estimate: $250-$375.

Piet Heyn’s Hollandia, sunk in 1627 in the Bay of All Saints, Brazil

148. NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, “lion” daalder, 1617, very rare provenance, ex-Sebring. Dav-4863; KM-13. 26.81 grams. Solid coin with no corrosion (just a few small scrapes) and nicely toned, all inner details and legends clear, important as from a very rare wreck and with desirable pedigree. Note: The Sebring Collection catalog erroneously calls the mint Overijssel, and certificate calls it “Gelders,” whereas the coin clearly shows TRA for TRAJECTUM (Latin for Utrecht). Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Collection (American Numismatic Rarities auction of January 2004, lot 1602) and to the Christie’s (Amsterdam) auction of March 1983, also to Sedwick Auction 17, with original lot-tag 367, with original certificate and copy of Sebring lot description. Estimate: $500-up.

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Campen, sunk in 1627 off the Isle of Wight, south of England

149. NETHERLANDS (United), Zeeland, “lion” daalder, 1623, NGC Genuine (Shipwreck Blue Label). KM-16; Delm-839. Full details (especially the date) despite light surface corrosion and very low contrast (no toning), also one long mark on reverse. Note: NGC label does not mention the mint, but the ZEL in the legend is clear enough to identify. NGC #6918538-114. Estimate: $200-$300.

“Lucayan Beach Wreck,” sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

150. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer D. S-M18a; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.65 grams. Exceptional example from this popular wreck with bold full oMD to left of choice full shield, the cross-lions-castles on the other side equally choice despite typically uneven thickness and as-made cupping, no corrosion, deeply toned all over. With original Spink box and certificate in like-new condition. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

151. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer

D. S-M18a; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 25.98 grams. Solid and uncorroded but somewhat flat due to typically uneven thickness, the shield and cross still nice and the oMD clear. Estimate: $350-$500.

152. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible, ex-Spink. KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 10.75 grams. Nice round flan with full shield and cross despite moderate surface corrosion, deeply toned all over, desirable with original box. With small certificate and original clamshell box from 1960s Spink promotion. Estimate: $300-$450.

Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

The Silver Banks Treasure Collection of Cobs from the Concepción

153. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer

D. S-M18a; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.10 grams. Round flan with peripheries typically flat from uneven thickness and beveling (as made), full cross with exaggerated fleur-tips (early 1630s), full shield and oMD, minimal localized surface corrosion, nicely toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

154. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer D. S-M18a; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 27.57 grams. Very broad, cupped flan with flat peripheries due to typical uneven thickness but with great full cross and shield, clear oMD, lightly toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

155. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1635/4 P, very rare. S-M19; KM-unl (45 for type); Cal-unl (Type 319). 24.49 grams. Fat barrelshaped flan with weak spots but bold oMP and 8 flanking full shield, full cross, but best part is the bottom half of all four digits of the date in the legend shifted one digit to left with fleur-de-lis ornament punched over the prior digit 4 (i.e., 6/1, 3/6, 5/3, fleur/4), confirmed by style of shield (particularly the non-parallel diagonal lines in Old Burgundy), the assayer-mark P modified from the previous assayer D. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $350-$500.

156. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1638 P. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-1326. 26.04 grams. Rather large barrel-shaped flan with flat peripheries from uneven thickness but very bold full 8 of date above oMP, full but weak shield and cross, minimal surface corrosion, nicely toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $300-$450.

157. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer

P. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 24.27 grams. Narrow barrel-shaped flan with thicker top and bottom, choice full shield, good full cross-lions-castles with areas of localized corrosion, deeply toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

158. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 25.74 grams. Solid and largely corrosion-free but a bit weakly struck, the shield and cross full nonetheless, with clear oMP and 8, lightly toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

159. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer

P. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 25.85 grams. Broad flan with flat peripheries due to uneven thickness, very bold full oMP, full cross and most of shield, minimal surface corrosion, lightly toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

160. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer

P. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.23 grams. Bold full oMP, good full cross and shield despite peripheral flatness due to uneven thickness, no corrosion, toned on fields. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

161. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.25 grams. Broad flan (roundish but with one straight edge) with typically flat peripheries due to uneven thickness, very bold full oMP, full shield, good full cross, no corrosion, lightly toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

162. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.57 grams. Round flan with flat and unevenly thick peripheries, good full shield and cross, minimal surface corrosion and marks, lightly toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

163. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.94 grams. Solid and corrosion-free but with flat areas from uneven thickness and hammering (as made), some bold shield and cross, nicely toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

164. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.55 grams. Full but softly struck shield and cross on a barrel-shaped flan, typically uneven in thickness, no corrosion, lightly toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

165. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.02 grams. Unevenly thick flan in odd “leaning barrel” shape with well-detailed full shield and cross but flat peripheries, minimal corrosion, lightly toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

166. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 25.82 grams. Round flan with edge-split, flat and uneven peripheries, very bold mintmark oM to left of full shield, full but atypically doubled cross, well toned, minimal surface corrosion. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

167. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 25.65 grams. Bold mintmark oM, good full shield and cross, typical flan with two ends thick and centers thin, lightly toned, traces of localized surface corrosion. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

168. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.76 grams. Broad, roundish flan with bold mintmark oM to left of full shield, full but hammered cross (as made) with flat peripheries from crudely uneven thickness, toned all over, no corrosion. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

169. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 25.31 grams. Curiously rectangular flan with straight top and bottom, flat peripheries, decent cross, some moderate corrosion on shield, light toning. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

170. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer F. 12.32 grams. Fascinating “urn” shape with fat round center and narrow top and base lined up perfectly with the crown in the former and the king’s ordinal in the latter, also with bold full oMF and choice full shield, full but lightly corroded cross, toned all over. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $300-$450.

171. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer D. S-M18a; KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 11.53 grams. Round flan with minor edge-split, good full cross showing exaggerated fleur-tips per the early 1630s, full but weaker shield with oMD to left (possibly a P modified from a D), light surface corrosion and flat peripheries, lightly toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

172. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19; KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 12.48 grams. Bold full oMP, good full cross (off-center), the rest mostly flat and with some surface corrosion but nicely toned all over. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

173. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19; KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 12.10 grams. Good full cross, bold assayer P to left of most of shield, mostly deeply toned, small areas of corrosion on edge only. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

174. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 13.47 grams. Choice, 100% corrosionfree example with well-detailed shield and cross despite flat areas to sides (including original hammering), lovely toning all over, could pass for non-salvage. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

175. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 12.38 grams. Roundish flan with blunted points on edge, nearly full cross and shield, clear denomination 4 to right, nicely toned, some light surface corrosion. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

176. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 8.63 grams. Broad flan with bold full denomination 4 on off-center obverse, nearly full cross, well detailed but thin from moderate corrosion, toned all over. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

177. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 13.22 grams. Broad, round flan with full and well-centered but weakly struck shield and cross, the peripheries flat, lightly toned and corrosion-free. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

178. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 13.61 grams. Roundish flan with full shield and cross but flat peripheries, minimal surface corrosion, lightly toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

179. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 13.23 grams. Broad, roundish flan with blunted points on edge, bold denomination 4 and nice partial shield and cross despite extensive peripheral flatness, lightly toned, practically corrosion-free. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

180. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 13.95 grams. Bold full cross and nearly full shield with clear denomination 4 to right and king’s ordinal IIII below, flat peripheries, slightly odd-shaped flan with blunted points and hairline splits on edge, no corrosion (actually overweight), nicely toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

181. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, 1639/7 P, very rare. S-M19; KM-unl (33 for type); Cal-unl (Type 236). 5.93 grams. Full 639/7 of date outside of off-center shield, good full cross, thin from light surface corrosion, one edge-split, interesting and rather rare (about five known) “skip-date” overdate that might mean 1638 does not exist in this denomination (nor clean-date 1639, for that matter). With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-up.

182. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19; KM-33; Cal-Type 236. 6.63 grams. Good full shield with bold full oMP to left and denomination II to right, also full cross, some minor pitting all over. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

183. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (late 1620s), “flat” lions. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 24.45 grams. Full shield and cross on an oddly rectangular flan with some edge corrosion, full P•T•, toned on fields. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

184. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (late 1620s), “flat” lions. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 23.70 grams. Full shield and cross (the latter slightly off-center) with some light surface corrosion, clear P•T•, toned on fields. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

185. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (late 1620s), quadrants of cross transposed, “flat” lions. KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 26.26 grams. Thick, round flan with choice full shield and cross, smooth surfaces (little or no corrosion), toned on fields, small edge-crack. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

186. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1620s). KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 22.07 grams. Round flan with small bits of edge lost to corrosion, good full shield and cross (the latter slightly off-center), toned on fields. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

187. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1635 T. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1460. 24.61 grams. Very bold full date outside of off-center full cross, choice full shield with bold mintmark to left, light corrosion, toned on fields. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $300-$450.

188. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1636 T. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal1462. 25.59 grams. Bold full final 6 of date outside of full cross (partially flat due to uneven thickness), full but slightly doubled shield with bold denomination •8• to right, lightly toned, minimal surface corrosion. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $300-$450.

189. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (1630s). S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 23.30 grams. Full cross-lions-castles, well-detailed full shield with full •P•T to left, toned all over, light to moderate corrosion. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

190. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer TR (1630s). S-P27; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 25.32 grams. Nearly full shield and cross with some flat spots due to typical uneven thickness, light surface corrosion, toned in crevices. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

191. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer TR (1630s). S-P27; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 25.69 grams. Full cross and shield, bold full P-TR, thick flan, minimal surface corrosion, toned in crevices. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

192. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1630s). KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 25.68 grams. Very well-detailed full shield with most of crown above, full and bold but slightly surfacecorroded cross, toned in crevices. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

193. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1630s). KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 26.98 grams. Off-center shield, full but weak cross with much flatness due to uneven thickness, some doubling, minimal surface corrosion, toned all over. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

194. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1630s). KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 23.25 grams. Nice but offcenter shield with full denomination 8 to right inside very bold full PHILIPV(S), the cross also full but off-center, some corrosion, toned on fields. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

195. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1630s). KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 25.06 grams. Bold full cross-lionscastles, full and well-detailed but slightly doubled shield, lightly toned, light surface corrosion. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

196. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1630s). KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 25.47 grams. Bold full cross, full shield with bold (P)HILIPVS in legend, thick flan with parts of edge crude (as made), some light corrosion, toned in crevices. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

197. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (late 1620s), “flat” lions. S-P26; KM-17a; Cal-Type 279. 13.40 grams. Choice full shield and bold full cross-lions-castles, nicely toned and nearly corrosion-free. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

198. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (late 1620s), “flat” lions. KM-17a; Cal-Type 279. 13.59 grams. Choice but off-center full cross and shield, full denomination o-iiii inside king’s name PHILIPVS, nicely toned, minimal surface corrosion. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

199. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (early 1630s). S-P26; KM-17a; Cal-Type 279. 12.79 grams. Well-detailed full shield and cross, the latter with partial date in legend that looks a little like “16312” (maybe offset 1632/1?), non-toned, some light corrosion. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

200. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1630s), error denomination 8. KM-17a; Cal-Type 279. 13.65 grams. Full cross-lions-castles and shield, the latter with clear partial denomination 8 to right (die error, not a muling with an 8R die), first we have seen, light surface corrosion and faint toning. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

201. SPANISH COLONIAL, Mexico City and Potosí, clump of six cob 8 reales in dark debris, assayers not visible. 162.82 grams total. roughly 2¾” x 1¾” x 1½”. Fallen stack of very solid, uncorroded coins, the topmost two (one Mexico, one Potosí) cleaned and separated enough to see clear shields, thickly encrusted on bottom with evidence of spike or similar, great display of well-preserved coins. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

202. SPANISH COLONIAL, Mexico City and Potosí, clump of one cob 8 reales and three cob 4 reales with white coral encrustation, assayers not visible. 67.57 grams total. roughly 1½” x 1½” x ¾”. Tight, narrow stack of corroded coins with neat dollop of coral on top (smaller piece on bottom), the Mexican 8R on bottom with shield visible. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $500-$750.

203. MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of one cob 8 reales and one cob fragment in chunk of white coral, assayers not visible. 111.08 grams total. roughly 3” x 3” x 1”. Lovely large piece of tan coral with debris cocooned inside and one solid Mexican 8R with fully exposed cross side, thinner coin (fragment) underneath, verdigris at the junction, super for display. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $350-$500.

204. MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of one cob 8 reales and small earthenware shard in chunk of coral, assayer not visible. 55.90 grams total. roughly 2¼” x 2” x 1¼”. Great little display with solid coin presented at an angle, face up, on the side of an orange shard encrusted with other debris in tan coral, very neat. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $300-$450.

205. MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of one cob 8 reales and one cob 4 reales encrusted together, assayer P where visible. 34.14 grams. roughly 1½” diameter x ¼” thick. One very solid and nicely toned 8R with assayer and denomination visible, its cross side covered with a corroded 4R, traces of tan coral and green oxidation here and there. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $300-$450.

206. SPANISH COLONIAL, Mexico City and Potosí, clump of two cob “biscuits” (one 8 reales and one 4 reales), assayers not visible. 32.16 grams total. roughly 1½” diameter. Two offset coins completely cocooned in black oxidation (“biscuits”) with whitish coral and debris on one side, not the usual find from this wreck. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $300-$450.

207. MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of one cob 8 reales and earthenware shard in chunk of coral, assayer not visible. 55.66 grams total. roughly 2¼” x 2” x 1”. Very solid and wellpreserved coin (cleaned) with good full shield showing, sturdily encrusted onto a similar-size section of thick earthenware, lots of other little debris included, a great little display. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $300-$450.

208. MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of one cob 4 reales in chunk of coral, assayer not visible. 48.74 grams total. roughly 2¼” x 1½” x 1½”. A puffy white “rock” of coral with the coin almost floating in midair (attached by one small piece), its shield and cross fully visible, with odd circular piece of edge lost to corrosion (rest of coin solid), small but unique and interesting. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $300-$450.

209. MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of one cob 4 reales fragment in chunk of coral, assayer not visible. 46.27 grams total. roughly 2¼” x 2¼” x 1”. Nearly rectangular section of impacted white shells and coral grasping the edge of a corrosion-chewed coin still with clear partial cross and shield and with verdigris on surface, the round-punch edge-loss oddly characteristic of this wreck. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

210. SPANISH COLONIAL, mint uncertain, clump of one cob 4 reales cocooned in white coral, assayer not visible. 48.57 grams total. roughly 3” x 2” x 1”. A smooth, somewhat rectangular section of tumbled coral with a thickly encrusted coin embedded in one side (no details visible), definitely a good conversation piece. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

211. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales “biscuit” with pebble, assayer not visible. 33.89 grams total. roughly 1¾” x 1½” x ½”. A very thick, black “biscuit” (fully oxidized coin) in concave rectangular shape per Mexican cobs, with a light tan pebble encrusted to middle of one side, great contrast and neat display. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

212. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1640/39 (P).

S-M19; KM-45; Cal-1329. 24.40 grams. Fat barrel-shaped flan with notice at top due to corrosion loss, full 64 of date above mintmark oM, most of shield and cross despite flat areas and light surface corrosion, lightly toned. With tag 53,376 from the salvors and brown folio certificate. Estimate: $250-$375.

213. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (P). S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 23.92 grams. Broad flan with peripheral flatness due to uneven thickness, nearly full shield and cross and denomination 8, silvery, only light surface corrosion (the low weight notwithstanding), with faint canvas impression on reverse. With certificate and tag 11,862 from the salvors. Estimate: $200-$300.

Mexico 4R

214. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (P). S-M19; KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 12.06 grams. Squarish flan with four blunted points on edge, nearly full cross and shield but peripheries flat, well toned over only lightly corroded surfaces. Housed in a large folio-type certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.

Potosí 2R

215. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-14a; Cal-Type 239. 6.13 grams. Full cross-lions-castles and shield with bold mintmark •P• to left and faint but certain denomination 2 to right, light surface corrosion including cracking pattern on shield, partial date in legend, lightly toned. With certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.

“San Francisco Wreck,” sunk ca. 1647 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa

216. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1640s), NGC VF details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Sotheby’s. KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 18.48 grams. Solid flan with no more than moderate corrosion (probably was underweight to begin with), somewhat double-struck and off-center shield and cross, bold PHI_LIPVS (separated by the doubling), toned all over. NGC #2921481-019. Pedigreed to the Sotheby’s (London) auction of December 2000 (lot 584), with Sedwick certificate from 2002. Estimate: $200-$300.

217. NETHERLANDS (Spanish), Tournai, patagon, 1650. Delm-300; Dav-4470; KM-A42. 25.54 grams. Full inner details (including bold date) and much legend despite light surface corrosion, areas of dark “horn silver” and brownish encrustation, toned all over. Estimate: $200-$300.

Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

Shield Type

218. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, (1651) E, three dots after date (extremely rare), with crowned-L countermark on cross. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-1491. 24.82 grams. Rather broad flan extending past the outer border in places (parts of edge crude as made), full shield and cross, the former with clear P-E to left and the latter with full and clear countermark, date not visible but with series of three dots at 11 o’clock matching Mastalir’s IIIBe2 (this perhaps only the second example known), unevenly toned, some light surface corrosion. Pedigreed to the Ponterio sale #106 of April 7-8, 2000, with original lot-tag 995. Estimate: $400-$600.

219. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, (1651-52) E, with crowned-•F• (two dots) countermark on shield. S-P36; KM17b; Cal-Type 279. 8.64 grams. Choice full shield with bold countermark and clear assayer E to right, the cross side heavily corroded, overall thin and truncated from loss around edge, nicely toned. With original Herman Moro tag and certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.

Pillars and Waves

220. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 22.79 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles, full but off-center pillars-and-waves, two dates and assayers and mintmarks, light surface corrosion, contrastingly toned. Estimate: $300-$450.

221. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, (•PH•) at top, •pomegranate• above cross. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 27.05 grams. Very solid flan with no corrosion but darkly toned, flat areas and crude edge from uneven thickness, parts of all three dates and assayers. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.

222. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 24.37 grams. Full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles (the latter slightly doubled) despite surface corrosion, three mintmarks and assayers, bold •PH• at top, nicely toned. Estimate: $300-$450.

223. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross, Mastalir Plate. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 25.03 grams. Full and well-centered pillars-and-waves and crosslions-castles, uneven dark toning with hints of orange, corroded around edge. With original tag and certificate from the salvors, also Plate Coin for variety II-bc.y2 on page 41 of Robert Mastalir’s The Great Transitional at the Potosí Mint 1649-1653, The Post-Transitional Coinage of 1653-1659 (2023), with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

224. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above and 1653 date below cross, exMastalir. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 21.75 grams. Full pillars-and-waves and cross despite moderate corrosion, the tops of the pillars and •PH• particularly bold, a bit silvery all over, specific variety IVA-bb.z in Mastalir. Pedigreed to the Mastalir Collection, with his tag, and with original tag and certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $200-$300.

225. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1654 E, •PH• at top, •8• above cross. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1507. 22.46 grams. Full pillars-and-waves with crown above, doubled full cross with weak spots and moderate corrosion all over, two bold dates, lightly toned. Estimate: $300-$450.

226. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, retrograde-4 denomination. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1116. 10.79 grams. Very bold tops of pillars including •PH• and retrograde 4, cross much weaker due to corrosion, nicely toned. Estimate: $250-$375.

Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Gold

227. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, 1649, assayer R below denomination II to right, mintmark NR to left, rare, NGC MS 62 (Shipwreck Blue Label), finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-M50.25; S-B21; Cal-1807; Fr-2; KM-4.1. 6.72 grams. Clear 49 of date (all but the tops of the digits) outside of choice and well-centered full cross-and-tressure, bold •II• and assayer R to right of well-detailed full shield (slightly off-center, the mintmark NR to left off the flan), good luster throughout, a premium piece from a very popular shipwreck and only the third example of this date that we have seen. NGC #8378071-001. With certificate. Estimate: $5,000-up.

228. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, 1651, assayer R below denomination II to right, mintmark NR to left, PCGS MS63 (Maravillas), finest and only example in PCGS census. Restrepo-M50.25; S-B21; Cal-1809; Fr-2; KM-4.1. 6.77 grams. Off-center full cross with 100% full and bold date (very rare thus), the shield also full and choice and well centered with bold mintmark (N)•R• to left and denomination II to right above the top of the assayer R, most of crown at top, very lightly toned and exceptional grade (none in MS at NGC for this date). PCGS #56920577. Estimate: $7,000-$10,000.

229. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip IV, assayer R below denomination II to right, mintmark NR to left, NGC MS 65 (Shipwreck Blue Label), finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-M50.25; S-B21; Cal-Type 386; Fr-2; KM-4.1. 6.73 grams. Smallish flan with well-detailed full shield and choice but offcenter full cross, bold denomination II and assayer R to right, clear N of mintmark to left, all details super sharp and highly lustrous per the exemplary grade (the single finest at NGC for examples of assayer R without visible date). NGC #6960916-001. With original Fisher photocertificate PC8-31171. Estimate: $7,000-$10,000.

230. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip IV, assayer R below denomination II to right, NGC MS 63 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Restrepo-M50.25; S-B21; Cal-Type 386; Fr-2; KM-4.1. 6.74 grams. Superb full shield (crisply detailed) with bold •II•-R to right, great full cross-and-tressure, muted luster, choice rich color all over. NGC #6700700-002. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

231. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip IV, assayer not visible (R) below denomination II to right, mintmark NR to left, NGC MS 62 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Restrepo-M50.25; S-B21; Cal-Type 386; Fr-2; KM-4.1. 6.76 grams. Very sharp full shield, good full cross (both sides with some inoffensive doubling), parts of legend visible, style of late 1640s to mid-1650s. NGC #8384912005. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.

232. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip IV, assayer not visible (R) below denomination II to left, mintmark NR to right, NGC MS 61, ex-Haskins. Restrepo-M50.23; S-B21; Cal-Type 386; Fr-2; KM-4.1. 6.71 grams. Off-center shield and cross and somewhat crude edge due to uneven thickness, bold denomination II to left (different from the previous lots and by our records attributable to the dates 1654-55 or prior to 1648). NGC #8370062-001. With original certificate 2451 signed by Jack Haskins. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

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233. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1654 P. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-1358. 23.12 grams. Full cross and shield, fairly clear 54 of date despite corrosion and thinning on edge, lightly toned all over. With photo-certificate and letter from the salvor. Estimate: $250-$375.

234. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1655/4 P, rare, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). S-M19; KM-45; Cal-unl (Type 319). 25.30 grams. Superb full date with clear but offset under-digit 4 and oMP to left of full shield, full but partially flat cross due to uneven thickness, deeply toned all over and virtually corrosion-free, truly one of the finest silver coins from this wreck. (Note: Coin is loose in the slab, and label does not mention the overdate.). NGC #6525825-002. with Sedwick photo-certificate from 2020. Estimate: $1,000-up.

235. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible, ex-Bahama Coin & Stamp. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 13.42 grams. Thin from heavy corrosion but with full shield and most of cross still clear, lightly toned all over, the original early 1970s blue box with clear plastic information tag being the main draw here. With original (small) Bahama Coin & Stamp certificate and box with wreck information. Estimate: $250-$375.

236. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type I/A, very rare, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.1; Cal-unl. 20.18 grams. Broad flan that extends past the outer border in places, some legend and full pillars-and-waves and shield despite some flat areas, localized corrosion, toning in crevices, desirable first transitional type lacking a third row above the waves. NGC #8384113-001. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

237. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type III/A, rare, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.3; Cal-unl. 22.60 grams. Very bold full pillars and shield with contrasting purplish toning, also much legend, localized surface corrosion, Mastalir III.a-A for subtype. NGC #8384113-003. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

238. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type III/A, O/N and E/8 to right of shield, rare, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.3; Cal-unl. 22.91 grams. Nice broad flan with much legend including 100% full date, also good full pillars-and-waves (choice crown) and shield with bold A-P-8 to left and O/N-E-52 to right, toned on fields, localized surface corrosion, Mastalir III.b-A for subtype (note: coin is loose inside slab). NGC #8384113-002. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

239. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales quasi-Royal (galano), 1652 E, Transitional Type IV/A, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.4; Cal-1493. 26.10 grams. Very broad flan extending past the outer borders, with complete legends and inner details, toned in crevices, traces of doubling here and there, Mastalir IV.1-A.aa for subtype. NGC #8384113-004. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

240. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type IV/A, T/V in TRA of motto, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.4; Cal-1493. 24.17 grams. Bold details enhanced by contrasting toning, with full inner details and lots of legend including 1652 date and king’s ordinal IIII, some flatness and minor surface corrosion, Mastalir IV.1-A.aa for subtype with sub-variety T/V also listed. NGC #8384113-005. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $800-$1,200.

241. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type IV/A, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.4; Cal-1493. 24.04 grams. Full but doubled pillars-and-waves, choice full shield with complete crown above, A-P-8 to left, and O-E-52 to right, very light surface corrosion, contrastingly toned, Mastalir IV.1-A.da for subtype. NGC #8384113-006. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $750-$1,100.

242. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type IV/A, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.4; Cal-1493. 24.48 grams. Very broad flan extending well past the outer border in places, with much legend as a result including bold full king’s ordinal IIII and full POTOSI, great full interior details despite some doubling, contrastingly toned in crevices, Mastalir IV.1-A.ad for subtype. NGC #8384899-001. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $750-$1,100.

243. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type IV/A, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.4; Cal-1493. 26.12 grams. Broad flan with off-center strike enabling a very bold full 1652 date in legend (doubled), great full pillars-and-waves and shield, toned in crevices, negligible surface corrosion, Mastalir IV.1-A.db for subtype. NGC #8384113-007. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $750-$1,100.

244. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type IV/A, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.4; Cal-1493. 20.33 grams. Bold full pillars with partial date in legend, bold shield with clear A-P-8 to left and O-E-52 to right, toned in crevices, light surface corrosion, two edge-splits, Mastalir IV.1-A.bb1 for subtype. NGC #8384113-008. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $600-$900.

245. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type V/A, NGC XF details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.5; Cal-1494. 19.29 grams. Full crown and shield shifted left enough to enable a full PHILIPPVS IIII in legend, full pillars-and-waves, two dates, toned in crevices, some surface corrosion, Mastalir V.1-A.de for subtype. NGC #8384113-009. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $700-$1,000.

246. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional

Type V/A, motto as PLVS-VL-TRA, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.5; Cal-1494. 22.49 grams. Full and well-centered shield, full pillarsand-waves with 1652 date from legend bold but doubled (both other dates also visible), corroded on edge, toned in crevices, Mastalir V.2-A. af for subtype. NGC #8384113-010. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $700-$1,000.

247. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type V/B (mule), rare, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-unl; Cal-1499. 26.11 grams. Somewhat weakly struck with flat areas but minimal corrosion, off-center cross with bold legend, slightly doubled pillars, rare and interesting muling of the final cross side with transitional pillars, Mastalir V.1-B.de for subtype. NGC #8384113-014. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $500-$750.

248. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type VII/A, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.7; Cal-1496. 25.56 grams.

Full pillars but slightly off-center shield, edge-crack and areas of corrosion, lightly toned fields, three dates, full king’s ordinal IIII, Mastalir VII.1-A.aa for subtype. NGC #8384113-011. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $600-$900.

249. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type VII/A, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.7; Cal-1496. 22.24 grams. Full and well-centered pillars-and-waves, full but off-center shield, three dates, some light toning, corrosion near edge, crude edge-cracks, Mastalir VII.1-A.ab for subtype. NGC #8384113-012. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $600-$900.

250. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type VII/B, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-unl; Cal-1498. 26.26 grams. Good full pillars with particularly complete waves, full but lightly surface-corroded cross with very bold full PHILIPPVS IIII in legend, three dates and mintmarks and assayers, toned in crevices, a couple edge-splits, Mastalir VII.1-B.aa for subtype. NGC #8384113-013. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $600-$900.

251. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type VII/B, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-unl; Cal-1498. 23.65 grams. Smallish oblong flan with good full cross-lions-castles, full but doubled pillars, three dates, traces of toning in crevices, light corrosion on edge only, Mastalir VII.1-B for subtype. NGC #8384163-003. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $600-$900.

252. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type VIII/A, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.8; Cal-1495. 26.11 grams.

Broad flan with full pillars-and-waves displaying second date below due to doubled legend, off-center shield with third date to right, mostly toned, minimal corrosion, Mastalir VIII.a-A for subtype (interesting muling of final pillars side with early transitional shield).

NGC #8384163-002. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $700-$1,000.

253. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type VIII/A, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.8; Cal-1495. 24.49 grams. Broad flan with nearly full legends, also full inner details despite some flat areas and minor doubling, two pillars-side dates, mostly toned, minimal surface corrosion, Mastalir VIII.a-A for subtype (interesting muling of final pillars side with early transitional shield).

NGC #8384163-001. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label).

Estimate: $700-$1,000.

254. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type I, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A18; Cal-1109. 10.43 grams. Very bold full pillars, full but lightly corroded shield, mostly darkly toned, Mastalir I-A.ca1 for subtype. NGC #8384163-009. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $400-$600.

255. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type I, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A18; Cal-1109. 8.53 grams. Very bold full pillars-and-waves with date in legend, bold shield with A-P-4 to left, nicely toned, some corrosion near edge, one edgecrack, Mastalir I-A.ba1 for subtype. NGC #8384163-007. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $400-$600.

256. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type I, both denominations 4 over 2, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A18; Cal-1109. 11.92 grams. Broad flan with bold and well-centered full pillars, full but off-center shield, somewhat crude peripheries with some light corrosion, toned in crevices, both denominations clearly 4/2 (not an extremely rare subtype but oddly missing in Mastalir). NGC #8384163-008. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $500-$750.

257. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type I, lower denomination 4 over E, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), exZbar. S-P37; KM-A18; Cal-1109. 12.49 grams. Broad flan with some peripheral flatness but practically no corrosion, good full pillars and shield, nicely toned, Mastalir I.1-A.ca for subtype (the 4/E at bottom rather clear). NGC #8384163-006. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $500-$750.

258. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type II, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-B18; Cal-1111. 12.56 grams. Choice and bold bust slightly doubled pillars-and-waves, full but corroded cross-lions-castles, nicely toned, edge-split, Mastalir I-B.ca for subtype. NGC #8384163-011. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $700-$1,000.

259. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type II, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-B18; Cal-1111. 11.44 grams. Bold full cross with full 652 date below, full but slightly offcenter pillars with two bold assayers and denominations plus king’s ordinal IIII, nicely toned over light surface corrosion, Mastalir I-B. ca for subtype. NGC #8384163-012. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $700-$1,000.

260. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type II, NGC XF details / cleaned (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-B18; Cal-1111. 12.72 grams. Choice pillars with bold full denominations and king’s ordinal IIII, nice crosslions-castles with date below, flat peripheries but minimal corrosion, nicely toned, edge-split, Mastalir I-B.ca for subtype. NGC #8384163-013. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $700-$1,000.

261. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type II, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-B18; Cal-1111. 12.88 grams. Choice crown above full but partially flat pillars-and-waves, the cross also full but weaker and slightly doubled and lightly corroded, toned in crevices, Mastalir I-B.ca for subtype. NGC #8384163-010. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $400-$600.

262. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 1 real, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type V, NGC XF details / cleaned (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-unl; Cal-749. 4.78 grams. Good full cross (well centered) and one full pillar, also with full king’s ordinal IIII, assayer E, and 52 of date on that side in addition to dot in center above the waves, solid and richly purple-toned, with corrosion only around the edge, Mastalir IV-B for subtype. NGC #8384206-003. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $200-$300.

263. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, post-transitional (Transitional Type VIII/B), 1-PH-6 at top, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1500. 27.11 grams. Broad flan with 100% full legends including 1652 date, full but partially flat interior details (main date flat), toned on fields, no corrosion. NGC #8384163-004. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $700-$1,000.

264. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, post-transitional (Transitional Type VIII/B), P/E at top left, 1-PH/HP-6 at top, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1500. 22.50 grams. Round and well centered with nearly full legends but some corrosion, all three dates and mintmarks and assayers, the top-left mintmark boldly punched over an E (first example we have seen, not mentioned in Mastalir), mostly toned. NGC #8384163-005. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $400-$600.

265. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, PH at top, •pomegranate• above cross, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal1503. 26.17 grams. Broad and solid flan with practically no corrosion, darkly toned on fields, bold PH above full pillars-and-waves, choice full interior design on cross side, all three dates and mintmarks and assayers in evidence, variety II-ab.y2 in Mastalir. NGC #8378324-004. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $500-$750.

266. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •:pomegranate:• above cross, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 24.02 grams. Great full pillars-and-waves with full four-digit date in legend (both of the others visible as well), full but off-center cross with complete PHILIPPVS as a result, light surface corrosion only with patchy dark toning, scarce variety (Mastalir III-bc.y2) with fancy three-dot ornaments flanking the pomegranate above the cross. NGC #8378324-003. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $350-$500.

267. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above and 1653 date below cross, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 23.08 grams. Decent full cross with full “I653” date below (Mastalir’s suffix “z”), parts of both the other dates visible on a cruder pillars side, much flatness and some peripheral corrosion, darkly toned. NGC #8378324-002. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $250-$375.

268. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal1503. 23.97 grams. Choice full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, all three dates, small areas of light surface corrosion, darkly toned fields, variety II-ba.y1 in Mastalir. NGC #8378324-008. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $400-$600.

269. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal1503. 24.61 grams. Full pillars-and-waves and cross despite some weak areas and light surface corrosion (also an edge-crack), three mintmarks, parts of all three dates, deeply toned, variety II-bc.y2 in Mastalir. NGC #8378324-009. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $300-$450.

270. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal1503. 22.75 grams. Oddly oblong flan (accentuated by corrosion loss on edge), with exceptionally bold full cross-lions-castles and pillars-andwaves, two clear dates and assayers, all three mintmarks, variety II-ba. y2 in Mastalir. NGC #8378324-001. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $300-$450.

271. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1654 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal1506. 25.73 grams. Excellent full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles (both well centered), with two dates and mintmarks, three assayers, traces of light surface corrosion, deeply contrasting toning, variety I-bc. xy2 in Mastalir. NGC #8378324-020. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $600-$900.

272. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1654 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal1506. 26.75 grams. Solid and virtually corrosion-free but with some weak strike in the full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, three dates, full king’s name and ordinal, toned on fields, variety I-bc.xx in Mastalir. NGC #8378324-019. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label).

Estimate: $500-$750.

273. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1654 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1506. 25.84 grams. Full and well-centered pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles with slight trace of doubling, minimal surface corrosion, less toned than most, exact dot-variety not listed in Mastalir (hypothetical I-bb.xy2). NGC #8378324-013. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $400-$600.

274. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1654 E, •PH• at top, •8• above cross, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1507. 25.48 grams. Full but off-center cross with complete PHILIPPVS IIII, 100% full pillars-and-waves, two dates, light toning and minimal surface corrosion, variety II-bc.wy2 in Mastalir. NGC #8378324-015. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $400-$600.

275. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1654 E, retrograde 4 in date above waves, •PH• at top, •8• above cross, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-unl (Type 334). 25.20 grams. Full pillars-andwaves with particularly bold •PH• and main date (retrograde 4) with normal 4 of second date in legend, the cross full but weaker and slightly corroded above a third date, deeply contrasting toning, rare variety with retrograde 4 in main date combined with denomination above cross, this exact variety not listed in Mastalir (hypothetical II.1-ba.yy). NGC #8378324-014. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $500-$750.

276. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1654 E, retrograde 4 in date above waves, PH at top, •8• above cross, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), exZbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-unl (Type 334). 24.73 grams. Another rare example of retrograde 4 in main date combined with denomination above cross (this variety, hypothetical II.1-ad not listed in Mastalir), with full but lightly struck pillars-and-waves, doubled full cross, light toning and surface corrosion. NGC #8378324-021. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $350-$500.

277. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, post-transitional (McLean Type III), 1-PH-6 at top, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1112. 11.44 grams. Full but slightly doubled cross-lions-castles with 652 date below and assayer E to right, off-center pillars (left pillar full) with bold second date and assayer, plus mintmark and 1-PH-(6) at top, nicely toned with only light surface corrosion, Mastalir IVb-B for subtype. NGC #8384206-001. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $500-$750.

278. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, post-transitional (McLean Type III), 1-PH-6 at top, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1112. 12.50 grams. Full and well-centered pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, two bold dates, three assayers, nicely toned, minimal surface corrosion, Mastalir IVa-B for subtype. NGC #8384163-015. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $400-$600.

279. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, post-transitional (McLean Type III), 1-PH-6 at top, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1112. 10.83 grams. Oblong flan with only light surface corrosion but much flatness, one pillar 100% full with bold PH, most of cross with good lions, all three dates visible, edge-split, lightly toned, Mastalir IVa-B for subtype. NGC #8384163-014. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $350-$500.

280. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, post-transitional (McLean Type III), 1-PH-6 at top, NGC XF details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1112. 11.30 grams. Full and well-centered pillars with bold 1-PH-6 at top and both assayers, clear date, the cross also full but weaker with second date below, lightly toned, some localized surface corrosion, Mastalir IVb-B for subtype. NGC #8384206-002. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $350-$500.

281. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1653/2 E, 1-PH-6 at top, rare, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-unl (18 for type); Cal-unl (Type 282). 12.18 grams. Very bold full pillars-and-waves with all interior elements visible including the overdate, also full cross with second date below (no overdate), bold king’s ordinal IIII in legend, minimal surface corrosion, contrastingly toned. NGC #8384206-007. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $500-$750.

282. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal1115. 12.55 grams. Excellent 100% full pillars-and-waves and nice full cross-lions-castles, three dates and assayers and mintmarks in evidence, nicely toned, edge-split, minimal surface corrosion. NGC #8384206-005. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $250-$375.

283. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1653 E, retrograde denomination 4, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1116. 12.73 grams. Nice full crosslions-castles, bold but slightly off-center pillars with very bold PH above retrograde denomination 4 (scarce error), two dates, contrasting toning, corrosion on parts of edge. NGC #8384206-006. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $300-$450.

284. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1654 E, •PH• at top, •4• above cross, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1117. 13.49 grams. Broad flan with excellent full cross-lions-castles, full but slightly doubled pillars-and-waves, two clear dates and mintmarks and assayers, nicely toned, with corrosion only on small parts of edge. NGC #8384206-008. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $400-$600.

285. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, 1652 E, post-transitional (McLean Type VII), 1-PH-6 at top, rare, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), exZbar. S-P37a; KM-16; Cal-unl (Type 244). 6.17 grams. Broad flan with crude edge and flat peripheries but full and well-centered cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves, bold PH, two dates and assayers and mintmarks, nicely toned and nearly corrosion-free. NGC #8384206-010. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $250-$375.

286. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, 1654 E, PH at top, motto as PLV-SV-LT, rare, NGC XF details / cleaned (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-16; Cal-921. 6.47 grams. Very well preserved and corrosion-free, with contrasting toning and smooth surfaces, some flatness but bold details in the off-center pillars and good full cross, parts of all three dates, bold PH and (PLV)-SV-LT. NGC #8384206-015. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $250-$375.

287. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 1 real, 1652 E, post-transitional (McLean transitional Type VII), 1-PH-6 at top with denomination I/2, NGC AU details / cleaned (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-13; Cal-750. 3.13 grams. Great full pillars-and-waves with bold date and denomination I punched over erroneous 2, off-center cross with second date below, contrastingly toned and only minimally corroded on parts of edge, Mastalir V.2-B for transitional subtype. NGC #8384206-004. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $200-$300. 288. No lot.

289. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, cob 8 reales, 1652 PoRMS, NGC VF details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. Restrepo-M46.12; S-B7; Cal-1549; KM-7.1. 19.45 grams. Very bold full pillars-and-waves with date to right and assayer to left mostly visible, full but doubled shield, broad flan with corrosion only around edge, contrastingly toned. NGC #8384206-013. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

290. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, cob 8 reales, 1654 (PoRS), NGC VF details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. Restrepo-M46.18; S-B7; Cal-1554; KM-7.1. 17.73 grams. Very bold full pillars with faint but certain date to right (assayer to left not visible), decent full shield, nicely toned but moderately corroded all over. NGC #8384206-014. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $500-$750. 291-292. No lots.

293. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, cob 4 reales, 1652 PoRMS, very rare, ex-Zbar. Restrepo-unl (cf M38.2); S-B7; Cal-unl (Type 288); KM-unl (10.1 for type). 7.05 grams. Choice full pillars with full assayer, date, and oNR mintmark, also full shield, with nicely contrasting toning all over, but about a third of the edge missing from corrosion and also a bit thin. By our records, this is the first instance we have seen of this date-assayer combination in 4 reales (unlisted in Calicó and KM), although it is well known in 8 reales. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

Vergulde Draeck (“Gilt Dragon”), sunk in 1656 off Western Australia

294. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 24.35 grams. Odd shape with flat areas from varying thickness, full but crude oMP and 16 of date, full cross and most of shield, interesting metal-stress marks but practically no corrosion, toned in crevices, desirable provenance with official certification. With original Western Australian Museum tag and certificate 10419. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

“Jupiter Wreck” (San Miguel Arcángel), sunk in 1659 off the east coast of Florida

295. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type II, with 4/2 error for denomination, rare, NGC / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label). S-P37; KM-B18; Cal-1111. 8.17 grams. Bold full pillars and choice full cross-lions-castles (peripheries flat), date and both denominations full and clear (same variety as Mastalir IB.ba but he does not note the over-denomination error), corroded-thin edge with one split. Note: The slab label calls it a 2 reales in error. NGC #2921481-018. With original certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $500-$750.

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Consolación, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador

296. PERU, Lima, cob 1 real, 1660 (V), “Star of Lima” type with date 660 above five-point star, rare. S-L5; KM-15; Cal-677. 2.41 grams. Bold full 660 date above star, good full cross, but rest of coin flat and corroded, faintly toned. With original ROBCAR tag and photo-certificate M180167, also pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 25, with original lot-tag 389. Estimate: $350-$500.

297. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1679 C, NGC VF details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label). S-P38; KM-26; Cal-714. 22.00 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves and cross despite moderate corrosion, two dates and mintmarks, toned all over. NGC #2882835-001. With Sedwick photo-certificate from 2022. Estimate: $200-$300.

Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

298. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1680/79 L, with natural bubble-hole, extremely rare. S-M21; KM-unl (46 for type); Cal-unl (Type 108). 24.06 grams. Very choice full date with faint but certain 79 digits under the 80 (first we have seen), also full oML (without L/G as reported for another 1680/79), nearly full cross despite much peripheral flatness, lightly toned, only minor surface pitting. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $750-up.

299. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1680 L. S-M21; KM-46; Cal-641. 23.96 grams. Full 80 of date above oML, most of cross and about half of shield visible, much peripheral flatness but minimal surface corrosion, lightly toned all over. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $350-$500.

300. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1680 L. S-M21; KM46; Cal-641. 25.77 grams. Odd-shaped flan (like a leaning rectangle) with undulating edge, clear four-digit date and oML, most of cross and shield despite typical flatness, light surface corrosion, lightly toned. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/ conservator. Estimate: $350-$500.

301. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1680 (L). S-M21; KM-46; Cal-641. 22.52 grams. Very cool “cabo de barra” shape (long and pointed) with exceptional full shield, bold oM and 0 of date above it, the cross-lions-castles also full (just a little doubled), lightly toned and minimally corroded for this wreck. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $350-up.

302. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1680 (L). S-M21; KM-46; Cal-641. 23.46 grams. Very odd shape (one end with a straight edge and the other with two diagonal cuts, plus rounded protrusion on side), bold 0 of date, most of shield and cross, minimal corrosion for this wreck, lightly toned. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $300-$450.

303. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1681 (L). S-M21; KM-46; Cal-641. 23.14 grams. Bold 81 of date, clear mintmark oM, weaker shield and cross with peripheral flatness but not overly corroded, lightly toned. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 16, with original lot-tag 354. Estimate: $250-$375.

304. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer L, crazy shape. S-M21; KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 26.70 grams. Indescribably odd-shaped flan with neck at top and protrusion on side, full shield and cross, lightly toned, no corrosion (which is odd for this wreck). Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $350-up.

305. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer L. S-M21; KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 24.13 grams. Atypically round flan with superb full cross-lions-castles, full but weaker shield due to light corrosion, faint but certain oML to left and 8 to right inside clear •CAR- of king’s name, silvery in color. Estimate: $300-$450.

306. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 22.98 grams. Broad, odd-shaped flan with slightly blunted points, lots of peripheral flatness (as made) but minimal corrosion (low weight notwithstanding), some cross, most of shield with full denomination oo to right. Estimate: $250-$375.

307. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 20.90 grams. Nice full cross and shield, peripherally flat, thin from corrosion but surfaces smooth, silvery in color. Estimate: $200-$300.

308. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 21.80 grams. Neat rhomboid shape with lots of flatness but full denomination oo, most of shield and cross, smooth and silvery but a little thin from corrosive wear. Estimate: $200-$300.

309. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 25.58 grams. Oddly squarish shape with one corner elongated and terminating in a blunted point, all with several hammer-marks (as made) on obverse, solid and corrosionfree, most of cross and shield despite flat spots, traces of toning,. Estimate: $200-$300.

310. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 23.73 grams. Nearly full shield and cross but peripheries typically flat (and with as-made hammer-mark on reverse), solid and visually corrosion-free, toned in crevices. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

311. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 26.05 grams. Rectangular flan with blunted corners, full cross and shield, the latter off-center enough to enable a bold -LVS of king’s name, light toning, minimal surface corrosion (good weight). Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

312. MEXICO, Mexico City, large clump of at least twenty cob 8R and 4R, Philip IV or Charles II, assayers not visible, one with clear date 1680. 636 grams total. roughly 5” x 3¼” x 2”. The most impressive shipwreck cob clump we have offered in some time, with most of the coins exposed (albeit worn as usual from this wreck), one even with full 680 of date prominent, also all nicely toned, solidly held together with tan-green-orange encrustation including small rocks and shells (one full limpet, for example), rather heavy in hand and obviously the perfect showpiece paperweight for a shipwreck-collecting executive, sure to attract abundant interest. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $5,000-up.

313. MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of three cob 8 reales, probably all Charles II. 39 grams total. roughly 1½” x 1¼” x ¼”. Tight stack of three very worn, black-toned coins, one with cross-side visible, some brown encrustation in between but exteriors smooth. With original certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $350-$500.

314. PERU, Lima, cob 1 real, 1659 V, “Star of Lima” type with date below L-star-M, rare. S-L5; KM-15; Cal-676. 0.79 gram. Thin and fragmentary from corrosion but with surprisingly clear mintmark with eight-point star between L and M above 1659 date between pillars, also with visible assayer V to left, cross side devoid of details. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $200-$300.

“Standing Cannon Wreck,” sunk ca. 1690 off Bay of All Saints, Brazil

315. PORTUGAL, Lisbon, 200 reis, João IV, ex-Frank Sedwick. KM-49. 6.75 grams. Bold full inner details (cross and crowned shield with denomination 200 to right) plus IOANNES IIII in legend, albeit a bit thin from corrosion, with nice light toning, rare provenance whose story was first told in the Christie’s (Amsterdam) auction of March 1983, described as “a large outwardbound Portuguese Eastindiaman... [whose] name derives from a large 10 foot cannon protruding through the sand bottom towards the sea surface... sunk... circa 1690 after colliding with a sperm whale, the remains of which were discovered under the hull and ballast pile.” Pedigreed to the Frank Sedwick, Ph.D., Price List of April-May, 1992, with his original tag, and pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 18, with original lot-tag 415. Estimate: $250-$375.

Het Huis te Cruyenstein, sunk in 1698 off South Africa

316. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible, large natural bubble-hole. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 25.03 grams. Solid flan (choice for this wreck) with dramatic natural hole at edge (which has a couple blunted points), nearly full shield and cross despite peripheral flatness and some surface corrosion, lightly toned all over. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

317. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 18.94 grams. Broad, somewhat oval flan with full cross and shield (the latter slightly off-center) but peripheries flat, thin from corrosion but overall choice for this wreck, lightly toned. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

318. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 21.82 grams. Neatly rectangular shape with bold cross and most of shield but moderately corroded all over, lightly toned (darker in crevices around cross). Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

319. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales “biscuit” (encrusted as found), probably Charles II, assayer not visible. 35.84 grams total. Thickly encrusted with tiny shell bits among white, gray, and orange adhesion, the coin completely cocooned but its shape still discernible as a Mexican cob. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

320. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales “biscuit” (encrusted as found), probably Charles II, assayer not visible. 35.90 grams total. Very thickly encrusted in black oxidation with tiny white shell bits, the coin completely cocooned but its shape still discernible as a Mexican cob. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

321. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales “biscuit” (encrusted as found), probably Charles II, assayer not visible. 34.85 grams total. Squarish cob completely cocooned in thickly dark encrustation impregnated with small shell bits. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

322. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales “biscuit” (encrusted as found), probably Charles II, assayer not visible. 28.99 grams total. Rhomboid coin completely cocooned in black oxidation with sandy texture. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

323. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales “biscuit” (encrusted as found), probably Charles II, assayer not visible.

35.94 grams total. Thickly encrusted in black oxidation with small shell bits and streak of sandy white, the coin completely cocooned but its shape discernible as a Mexican cob. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

324. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales “biscuit” (encrusted as found), probably Charles II, assayer not visible. 31.07 grams total. Typical Mexican cob shape but the coin totally cocooned in thick dark oxidation with white speckles and shell bits. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

, sunk in 1701 off Punta Santa Elena, Ecuador

325. PERU, Lima, cob 8 reales, 1694 M, ex-Mastalir. S-L11; KM-24; Cal-599. 21.08 grams. Full pillars-and-waves with doubling in center, making the date look like “994,” bold second date below most of cross, two bold mintmarks and one clear assayer, thin from corrosion, patchy toning, very rare as from a wreck just off Mar Bravo beach that long had been kept secret by locals, who avoided confiscation by melting down the coins, the silver ones becoming spoons and the gold ones (some of which were Cuzco 2 escudos!) into fake teeth. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection (Sedwick Auction 8, with original lot-tag 796 and photo-certificate) and to Sedwick Auction 14, with original lot-tag 474. Estimate: $500-up.

Merestein, sunk in 1702 off South Africa

326. NETHERLANDS (Spanish), Brabant, Brussels mint, portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1638. Dav-4454; KM-72.1. 26.69 grams. Broad flan with bold full legends including date and mintmark (facing head), the inner details clear but the bust a bit corroded, toned in crevices. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

327. NETHERLANDS (Spanish), Brabant, Antwerp mint, portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1639. Dav-4454; KM-72.1. 30.98 grams. Very bold full obverse legend including full date and mintmark (hand), decent portrait, the reverse a bit corroded but still clear, toned on fields. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

328. NETHERLANDS (Spanish), Flanders, portrait ducatoon, Charles II, 1668, rare. Delm-327; KM-64. 28.53 grams. Choice for this wreck with 100% full legends and inner details (light corrosion only), including the portrait of a young Charles II, a type that is generally rare (R1 in Delmonte), nicely toned all over. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $300-$450.

329. NETHERLANDS (United), Westfriesland, “rider” ducatoon, 1672. Delm-1019; KM-46.1. 32.09 grams. Large flan with 100% full details on both sides (including legends, practically no corrosion, odd olive-colored toning on fields, very choice for this wreck. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 11, with original lot-tag 419. Estimate: $350-$500.

330. NETHERLANDS (United), Westfriesland, “rider” ducatoon, 1673. Delm-1019; KM-46.1. 26.21 grams. Bold full details on both sides, only partially corroded in the peripheries, all very bold and contrastingly toned, well above average for this wreck. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

331. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, Amsterdam, “rider” ducatoon, 1673, struck with double ducatoon obverse die (HOLLAND), very rare. Delm-unl (cf 1018); Dav-unl (cf 4933); KM-unl. 31.18 grams. Already a rare two-year type (when the mint had to move from Dordrecht to Amsterdam from November 1672 to November 1673, fleeing enemy armies) with the XXX Amsterdam City arms below the crowned shield on reverse, this coin also shows an obverse legend ending in HOLLAND (as opposed to HOLL or HOL), which has only appeared on some Amsterdam piefort-style double ducatoons of the same two years. This error is not documented in any reference known to us. Broad flan with crude edges (as made), well detailed despite saltwater corrosion with full rider and clear date, a few spots of minor encrustation. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $400-up.

332. NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, mintmark paschal lamb, “rider” ducatoon, 1674, rare. Delm-1030; KM-46.2. 28.57 grams. Choice, full, and bold details all over including legends, in which is visible a small lamb mintmark (rare, two-year type, this date rated R2 in Delmonte), contrastingly toned, small bits of edge lost to corrosion. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $300-$450.

333. NETHERLANDS (United), Gelderland, “rider” ducatoon, 1674. Delm-1009; KM-41.1. 26.71 grams. Fully detailed obverse (the legend particularly bold) but reverse moderately corroded, still with clear (1)6-74 date, contrastingly toned. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

334. NETHERLANDS, mints uncertain, clump of six portrait (Spanish) and “rider” (United) ducatoons, encrusted as found, dates not visible. 140 grams total. roughly 2” x 1¾” x ¾”. Very tight stack of thin (corroded) coins, a few in the middle protruding, all black-toned and free of debris or encrustation but end coins with fully exposed Spanish reverse on one and “rider” obverse on the other. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $500-$750.

Mexico

335. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 19.95 grams. Very odd shape with triangular point protruding from side, some shield and cross but mostly flat and corroded, toned in crevices. With original certificate 14410 from the salvor. Estimate: $200-$300.

Clumps

336. VARIOUS COUNTRIES, clump of one Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer V, and one English shilling of William III in rocky matrix (as found). 92.98 grams total. roughly 2½” x 1¾” x ¾”. Great display consisting of a thick chunk of “sea rock” with two darkly toned coins protruding from one side, both with clear enough details to attribute (interesting mix of diverse types), in addition to the reverse impression of another small round coin next to the shilling, lots of tiny pebbles and bright white chalky rock embedded in bottom, all very solid. With original certificate ASS/TH/7159 from the salvors. Estimate: $400-$600.

England

337. GREAT BRITAIN, London, England, crown, Charles II, 1676. Sp-3358; Dav-3776; KM-435. 27.92 grams. Solid flan with intact edge showing OCCTAVO [sic], full inner details despite light to moderate corrosion, silvery surfaces. With original certificate SCS1010 from the salvor and postcard showing the salvors. Estimate: $300-$450.

338. GREAT BRITAIN, London, England, half crown, William III, 1696, ordinary harp. Sp-3487; KM-491.7. 14.18 grams. Full details despite low contrast and surface corrosion, OCTAVO on edge, traces of luster. Pedigreed to the Ponterio sale #111 of Feb. 24, 2001, with original lot-tag 425. Estimate: $200-$300.

339. GREAT BRITAIN, Bristol, England, shilling, William III, 1697-B, first bust. Sp-3499; KM-485.2. 5.64 grams. No corrosion but a bit worn (AVF), contrastingly toned, better mint. With certificate 11098 from the salvor. Estimate: $200-$300.

DeLiefde, sunk in 1711 off the Shetland Isles, north of Scotland

340. NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, gold ducat, 1711, and four silver ducatoons in a clump (as found). 215 grams total. roughly 2½” x 2” x 2”. Clumps are always impressive and rare, but none more so than the few that contain gold coins, as the temptation to remove the gold for quick cash is normally too great for salvors to resist; in this case, however, the gold coin (with fully exposed obverse, partially red-toned) is bent and was best left gracing the top of this clump, whose embedded silver coins all appear to be very well preserved and well detailed but only partially exposed (one clearly dated 1648 with hand mintmark for Antwerp), the thick gray-orange matrix of pebbles and debris very solid and stable, making this piece not just rare but an excellent display as well. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $1,500-up.

341. NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, “rider” ducatoon, 1711. Delm-1031; KM-83.1. 30.94 grams. Solid and fully detailed despite some light surface corrosion and edge damage. Estimate: $200-$300.

Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida Mexico

342. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1712 J, ex-Real Eight. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1399. 25.80 grams. Thick and solid flan with good full cross and shield, full oMJ and 12 of date, richly toned, practically no corrosion, richly toned. With original small (generic) Real Eight Co. certificate. Estimate: $600-$900.

343. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1712 (J). S-M22; KM47; Cal-1399. 26.22 grams. Oblong flan with blunted point on edge, smooth surfaces (no corrosion), nearly full cross and shield, faint bottoms of digits 712 of date visible, contrastingly toned. Estimate: $350-$500.

344. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1713 J, PCGS VG details / saltwater damage (1715 Plate Fleet). S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1400. 25.03 grams. Very bold full date and mintmark despite wear and flatness and patchy dark toning (not really corroded, however), full cross. PCGS #49334314. Estimate: $500-$750.

345. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1713 (J). S-M22; KM47; Cal-1400. 24.99 grams. Solid flan with minimal corrosion but much flatness, just one lion visible on cross side, the shield also incomplete (offcenter) but with bold mintmark oM and clear bottom of 3 in legend above that, lightly toned. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $350-$500.

346. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1713 (J). S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1400. 26.53 grams. Neat shape (leaning rectangle) with clear 713 of date and mintmark oM to left of partial shield, the cross nearly full despite typical flatness and corrosion, uneven toning. Estimate: $350-$500.

347. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1714 J, old-style shield and cross. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1401. 25.58 grams. Oblong flan with very bold full date and oMJ, most of cross and shield (both weakly struck), practically no corrosion, faint toning in crevices. With NGC 1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label (VF details). Estimate: $500-$750.

348. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1714 J, old-style shield and cross, PCGS F details / saltwater damage (1715 Fleet). S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1401. 25.90 grams. Bottom half of date above bold mintmark oM, some shield and cross but mostly flat, unevenly toned, minimal corrosion, extra-thick slab. PCGS #49965016. Estimate: $350-$500.

349. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1714 (J), new-style shield, old-style cross, ex-Real Eight (Kip Wagner). S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1401. 23.63 grams. Neat narrow “urn” shape with 4 of date visible outside of good but off-center shield (also some crown visible), the cross side heavily corroded, with brown and green oxidation in addition to some patchy toning. With original Real Eight Co. certificate hand-signed by Kip Wagner. Estimate: $350-$500.

350. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, (1714) (J), newstyle shield, old-style cross, ex-Fisher. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1401. 24.70 grams. More or less rectangular flan with most of shield and cross, date not visible but known to be 1714 as the only year in which the new shield was combined with the old cross, minimal corrosion but very unevenly toned and with some black oxidation. With original (small) certificate hand-signed by Mel Fisher. Estimate: $250-$375.

351. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1715 J, ex-Real Eight (Wagner). S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1402. 24.92 grams. Clear 15 of date above full oMJ to left of well-detailed shield (nearly full), choice cross (also nearly full), light surface corrosion in places, nicely toned. With original Real Eight Co. certificate hand-initialed by Kip Wagner in its original metal-and-glass frame (wood design) housed in a custom burgundy felt bag. Estimate: $1,000-up.

352. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1715 J. S-M22; KM47; Cal-1402. 22.20 grams. Thin from corrosion but with very bold full 15 of date and mintmark oM, partial shield and cross, peripherally flat. Estimate: $500-$750.

353. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J, style of 1712-13, ex-Fisher. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 25.01 grams. Thick flan with two edge-points blunted (one slightly bent), very bold full oMJ and shield, partially flat cross, some minor corrosion, contrastingly toned. With original Cobb Coin Co. (Fisher) tag and certificate NC84-315 from 1984, pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 5, with original lot-tag 430. Estimate: $350-$500.

354. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), style of 1712-13, ex-Fisher. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 22.13 grams. Most of shield and cross despite moderate to heavy corrosion, darkly toned. With original Cobb Coin Co. (Fisher) tag and photo-certificate CB84-420. Estimate: $250-$375.

355. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), style of 1712-13. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 24.98 grams. Solid flan (light surface corrosion only) but with flat peripheries, most of shield and cross, toned all over. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $250-$375.

356. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), style of 1712-13. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 19.07 grams. Thin from corrosion but with most of shield, some cross, deeply toned, point on edge blunted and slightly bent. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.

357. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), style of 1712-13, ex-Fisher. S-M22; KM-40; Cal-Type 139. 12.51 grams. Most of shield and cross, some corrosion with patches of oxidation and encrustation, darkly toned. With original (small) Treasure Salvors certificate from 1974 hand-signed by Mel Fisher. Estimate: $250-$375.

358. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), style of 1712-13, ex-Real Eight. S-M22; KM-40; Cal-Type 139. 12.68 grams. Good cross and shield (both nearly full), minimal corrosion (just near edge on reverse), unevenly toned. With original Real Eight Co. certificate hand-signed by Harry Cannon. Estimate: $250-$375.

359. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, 1714 (J), newstyle shield and old-style cross. S-M22; KM-40; Cal-1084. 12.93 grams. Narrow rectangular flan with clear 4 of date in one corner, some shield and cross but mostly flat, minimal corrosion, toned all over. Estimate: $250-$375.

360. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), new style shield and cross (1714-15). S-M22; KM-40; Cal-Type 139. 13.27 grams. Most of shield and cross (the latter offcenter), squarish flan with nearly corrosion-free surfaces, lightly toned. With (generic) Cobb Coin Co. (Fisher) certificate. Estimate: $250-$375.

Clumps/Encrusted

361. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, embedded in clump of coral and debris and accompanied by three small bronze nails, one partial bronze spike, and a lead musketball as all purchased together from Real Eight in 1970. 108.60 grams total. clump is roughly 1½” x 1¼”x ¾”; nails are 1¼” to 2¼” long; shot is ½” in diameter. Somewhat rare from this wreck as an uncleaned coin thickly encrusted with mostly gray debris, the coin itself dark and eroded but identifiable, even more interesting as packaged with small items from the Fleet per the accompanying Real Eight invoice. With original Real Eight Co. certificates and 1970 purchase invoice from the Museum of Sunken Treasure in Cape Canaveral. Estimate: $500-up.

362. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, assayer not visible (J), style of 1712-13, encrusted as found. S-M22; KM47; Cal-Type 170. 26.62 grams. Neat shape (somewhat rectangular) with good full cross-lions-castles, nearly full off-center shield with bold denomination 8, patch of corrosion at bottom (the loss of weight made up for by peripheral patches of encrustation), darkly toned all over. Estimate: $250-$375.

363. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, assayer not visible (J), style of 1712-13, encrusted as found. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 26.42 grams. Squarish flan with good weight (some of which is the appended film of encrustation on both sides), most of shield with bold mintmark oM to left, just the center of the cross visible, dark all over. Estimate: $200-$300.

364. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, (1714) (J), newstyle shield, old-style cross, encrusted with fragment of another coin (as found). S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1401. 28.49 grams total.

Large flan with four points, much peripheral flatness but good inner details, the cross well centered but the shield shifted up and right, patchy toning with some surface corrosion among patches of white and brown encrustation in addition to the silver fragment adhering below the shield, pretty neat. Estimate: $250-$375.

365. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), encrusted with reverse impression of another coin (as found). S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 28.81 grams total.

Thick, odd-shaped flan with most of cross despite corrosion and light encrustation on that side (dark), the shield side completely covered by white and gray crust bearing the reverse impression of the crosslions-castles of another coin, fascinating thus. Estimate: $250-$375.

366. MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of two cobs (one 8 reales and one 4 reales), Philip V, assayer not visible (J), pre-1714 style. 41.09 grams total. Two solid coins, the 4R dark but un-encrusted with shield-side out (1712-13 by style), and the 8R with cross-side out (earlier design), partially cleaned among patches of black and green-gray encrustation. Estimate: $400-$600.

367. MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of two cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), pre-1714 style. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 53.93 grams total. Two solid coins of differing diameters in a slightly offset sandwich with green, white, and black encrustation on the larger coin (details not visible), the smaller coin cleaned and exhibiting most of its cross, dark at edges. Estimate: $400-$600.

368. MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of two cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), pre-1714 style. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 54.98 grams total. Two solid coins encrusted together by whitish crust (rather offset), one coin a narrow urn-shape with parts of cross visible among patches of greenish gray while the other coin shows a nearly complete shield (1712-13 by style), darkly toned. Estimate: $400-$600.

Slot ter Hooge, sunk in 1724 off the Madeira Islands, northwest of Africa

369. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J, style of 1714-24. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 26.19 grams. Solid but dark all over, with only light surface corrosion, most of cross, off-center shield with clear oMJ. Estimate: $200-$300.

371. NETHERLANDS (Spanish), Brabant, Brussels mint, portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1637. Dav-4454; KM-72.1. 29.13 grams. Broad flan extending past the outer border in places, 100% full and bold legends including date and facing-head mintmark, but weaker inner details, light surface corrosion and toning. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 11, with original lot-tag 468 and original 2011 photo-certificate from the salvor (Robert Sténuit). Estimate: $250-$375.

370. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1722 (J), rare. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1410. 26.04 grams. Solid flan (somewhat rectangular, with one corner slightly bent) with nearly full cross, slightly off-center shield with most of crown and 2• of date visible despite light surface corrosion, mostly toned. Estimate: $250-$375.

372. NETHERLANDS (Spanish), Brabant, Antwerp mint, portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1657. Dav-4454; KM-72.1. 29.77 grams. Broad flan with choice full legends including date and hand mintmark, some very light surface corrosion but some fields clean and actually lustrous, nice portrait, gunmetal toning throughout. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 8, with original lot-tag 904 and original 2010 photo-certificate from the salvor (Robert Sténuit). Estimate: $250-$375.

373. NETHERLANDS (Spanish), Brabant, Antwerp mint, portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1659. Dav-4454; KM-72.1. 31.99 grams. Broad flan with full legends including date and mintmark (hand), full but weaker inner details, toned all over (slightly colorful), minimal surface corrosion. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 11, with original lot-tag 480 and original 2011 photo-certificate from the salvor (Robert Sténuit). Estimate: $250-$375.

Le Chameau, sunk in 1725 off Nova Scotia, Canada

374. FRANCE, Paris mint, gold louis d’or Mirliton, 1723-A, short palm branches, NGC AU 58 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Gad-338; Dupl-1638A; Fr-459; KM-468.1. Rich gold color, muted luster but no damage and desirable with a numeric grade. NGC #8375464-002. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

375. FRANCE, Toulouse mint, gold louis d’or Mirliton, Louis XV, 1723-M, short palm branches, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). Gad-338; Dupl-1638; Fr-459; KM-468.6. Bold strike, muted luster and matte surfaces, scarce mint (R in Gadoury) that used NAU instead of NAV in obverse legend. NGC #6062293-012. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

376. FRANCE, Paris mint, gold louis d’or Mirliton, Louis XV, 1724-A, long palm branches, with encrustation (as found), NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). Gad-339; Dupl-1638; Fr-459; KM-470.1. 6.57 grams. Rich gold color with some bright luster (mostly on reverse), several patches of encrustation including a large one containing tiny pebbles, setting it apart from other “details”-graded examples. NGC #8384912-001. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

377. FRANCE, Montpellier mint, gold louis d’or Mirliton, Louis XV, 1724-N, long palm branches, with encrustation (as found), NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). Gad-339; Dupl-1638; Fr-459; KM-470.13. 6.51 grams. Rich gold color with spot of bright luster at top of head, small chunk of black encrustation on reverse, better mint (R in Gadoury). NGC #8384912002. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway

Dutch Gold

378. VARIOUS COUNTRIES, original promotional set of one Dutch gold ducat, two Dutch ducatoons, three Mexican silver cobs, and six Dutch 2 stuivers, in blue leatherette case of issue. Case is 12” x 9”. The 1970s were the Golden Age of shipwreck salvage in Northern Europe, which saw the recovery of treasure from many 18th-century ships, like Hollandia (1743), Association (1707), DeLiefde (1711), and many more, including the one big find off Norway: Akerendam (1725). While the other shipwreck coins went into various auctions, those from the Akerendam were promoted in collector sets like the present one, with a mix of the different types of coins in generally better quality. The best coin here, of course, is the gold ducat from Utrecht, dated 1724, in Mint State condition, this example with fully detailed knight’s head but very slightly warped, as so many are. The rest of the coins are silver and were generally left uncleaned, some with original brown, gray, or greenish crust, but none overly corroded, as follows: One Antwerp, Brabant, Spanish Netherlands, portrait ducatoon of Charles II dated 1668; one Amsterdam, Holland, “rider” ducatoon of the United Netherlands dated 1673; two Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V; one Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V; and six Holland, United Netherlands, 2 stuivers, dated 1724. The case itself has seen better days but still closes well, printed with A PART OF THE “AKERENDAM” TREASURE (and its counterpart in Norwegian) on the top. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

379. NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, gold ducat, 1724, NGC MS 64 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Delm-965; Fr-285; KM-7.4. 3.52 grams. Very lustrous and sharp, the knight’s head weakly struck as usual but with pristine fields. NGC #8374977-001. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

380. NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, gold ducat, 1724, NGC MS 64 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Delm-965; Fr-285; KM-7.4. 3.54 grams. Bold strike and strong luster, knight’s head fully detailed but partially off the flan, parts of edge slightly crude (as made). NGC #8384912-004. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

381. NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, gold ducat, 1724, NGC MS 63 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Delm-965; Fr-285; KM-7.4. Rich gold color, lustrous and satin-smooth fields and with full knight’s head, some red staining on reverse. NGC #8378054-001. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

382. NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, gold ducat, 1724, NGC Mint Error MS 63 Flipover Double Strike (Shipwreck Blue Label). Delm-965; Fr-285; KM-7.4. 3.52 grams. Broad flan, rich gold color with much luster, knight’s head typically weak, just a trace of the double-strike on both sides but clearly a flipover, which is unprecedented for this type (first we have seen). NGC #8384912-003. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

383. NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, gold ducat, 1724, PCGS MS62. Delm-965; Fr-285; KM-7.4. 3.50 grams. Good luster and smooth fields, knight’s head typically flat, provenance not mentioned on slab label but this date only comes from this wreck. PCGS #50431135. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

Dutch Silver

384. SPANISH NETHERLANDS, Brabant, Antwerp Mint, portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1637. Delm-284; Dav-4454; KM-72.1. 32.02 grams. Deeply toned and corrosion-free, with choice full details including legends, a premium example for this shipwreck. Estimate: $300-$450.

Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys

385. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1731 F, NGC VF details / sea salvaged (1733 Fleet), ex-Fismer. S-M26; KM-47a; Cal-1425. 21.12 grams. Clear 1 of date above full and bold oMF, nice shield (mostly full), but cross side moderately to heavily corroded, darkly toned, edge-split. NGC #2897800-001. With photo-certificate signed by Capt. Carl Fismer. Estimate: $300-$450.

386. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1733 F. S-M26; KM47a; Cal-1429. 26.00 grams. Thick, rectangular flan with choice, bold, 100% full date and oMF, nearly full cross, light surface corrosion, nicely toned, somewhat scarce without any evidence of 3/2 overdate. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 16, with original lot-tag 385. Estimate: $350-$500.

387. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer F (1730-33), ex-McKee. S-M26; KM-47a; Cal-Type 170. 22.03 grams. Thick, odd-shaped flan with multi-curved edge, off-center cross and shield, the latter with clear oMF to left despite heavy surface corrosion, lightly toned all over. With elegant McKee certificate and photo-certificate stating this coin was recovered by Art McKee circa 1952. SOLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE 1715 FLEET SOCIETY. Estimate: $200-$300.

Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, Netherlands

Dutch Gold

388. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, gold ducat, 1729, NGC MS 62 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Delm-775; Fr-250; KM-12.2. 3.47 grams. Typically choice strike with smooth and lustrous fields, minor marks here and there. NGC #8374977-002. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

389. NETHERLANDS (United), Westfriesland, gold ducat, 1729, NGC MS 63 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Fr-295; KM-93.2. Highly lustrous mirrored fields per the mint, good strike except for small areas at rims, minor marks. NGC #8375464-001. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

390. NETHERLANDS (United), Westfriesland, gold ducat, 1729, NGC MS 62. Fr-295; KM-93.2. 3.50 grams. Typically mirror-like fields (highly lustrous), the reverse particularly nice, generally well struck except in parts at rims. NGC #8374977-003. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

Cobs

391. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1730 R. S-M24; KM-47a; Cal-1416. 26.31 grams. Broad, thick, solid flan (rectangular except for one corner) with shallow lacuna on cross and partial lacuna on edge at top, unevenly toned with minimal surface corrosion, clear date and bold oM to left of off-center shield, good full cross-lions-castles. Pedigreed to the Ponterio sale #101 of June 5, 1999, lot 152. Estimate: $300-$450.

392. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1732 F. S-M26; KM-47a; Cal-1427. 26.02 grams. Choice example with very bold full date and oMF on a solid, uncorroded, oblong flan with rich toning all over, most of cross within flat periphery. Pedigreed to the Ponterio sale #101 of June 5, 1999, lot 153. Estimate: $350-$500.

Clumps/Biscuits

393. NETHERLANDS, mint uncertain, ducatoon “biscuit” (encrusted as found). 59.53 grams total. Perfectly round and thickly cocooned in gray encrustation with some whitish debris. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $200-$300.

394. NETHERLANDS, mint uncertain, ducatoon “biscuit” (encrusted as found). 44.13 grams total. Neat cocoon with whitish encrustation on one side and the other with lots of shell bits and knobby texture on typically graycolored base. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $200-$300.

395. NETHERLANDS, mint uncertain, ducatoon “biscuit” (encrusted as found). 49.82 grams total. Tidy round cocoon with whitish encrustation on one side and dark gray on the other impregnated with tan shell bits and an odd streak of green. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $200-$300.

396. NETHERLANDS, mint uncertain, ducatoon “biscuit” (encrusted as found). 38.76 grams total. Dark cocoon of bubbly oxidation, perfectly round. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $200-$300.

397. NETHERLANDS, mint uncertain, ducatoon “biscuit” (encrusted as found). 41.06 grams total. Tidy round cocoon with areas of whitish encrustation against the usual gray-colored base. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $200-$300.

398. NETHERLANDS, mints uncertain, clump of three ducatoon “biscuits” (encrusted as found). 163 grams total. roughly 3¾” x 2” x 1¾”. Typical “biscuit” ducatoons but elegantly arranged by nature into a right angle with two side-by-side, the upright coin with part of the crusty cocoon and coin’s edge corroded away, the thick gray coating with white encrustation, shell bits on bottom, and the interior intersection with pieces of wood (the original coin box?), very neat. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $350-$500.

Wendela, sunk in 1737 off the Shetland Isles, north of Scotland

399. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, gold ducat, 1736, very rare provenance, NGC MS 62 (Shipwreck Blue Label), finest known in NGC census. Delm-775; Fr-250; KM12.2. Choice bold strike with full details, smooth and lustrous fields, rich gold color, but also important as one of only two or three ducats from this uncommon shipwreck. NGC #8378054-002. Pedigreed to the Sotheby & Co. (London) auction of November 1973 (lot 22), with original catalog for that auction signed by the salvor (Robert Sténuit), also pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 15, with original lot-tag 132. Estimate: $2,000-up.

Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England

Cobs

400. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, style of 1725-33. KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 26.61 grams. Totally corrosion-free on a rectangular flan with two corners blunted, nearly full shield and cross, unusually well centered resulting in the date and mintmark-assayer being off the flan, a few dark spots. With original small envelope AC10886 from the salvors. Estimate: $250-$375.

Klippes

401. MEXICO, Mexico City, klippe 8 reales, 1733 MF, NGC AU details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label). S-M28; KM-48; Cal-1431. 26.57 grams. Completely corrosion-free and beautifully toned, also a choice strike with full and bold date and assayer and mintmark-denomination, the shield and cross-lions-castles just about as nice as they come except for weaker area at bottom, most of crown too, a shipwreck gem to be sure. NGC #8378072-005. With generic certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

402. MEXICO, Mexico City, klippe 4 reales, 1733 MF, PCGS AU details / saltwater damage (Rooswijk). S-M28; KM-41; Cal-1100. 12.48 grams. Smallish oblong flan oriented perfectly to accommodate a full and bold date and assayer, also with very sharp full shield and cross, oM mintmark to right, lightly toned and practically corrosion-free (fully UNC in our opinion), far scarcer than the 8 reales, especially this nice. PCGS #49351689. With original certificate from salvors. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

403. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734

MF. Yonaka-M8.34; KM-103; Cal-1442. 25.72 grams. Broad flan with full rims, bold AU details with light surface corrosion, somewhat silvery. With original small envelope AC 2061 from the salvors. Estimate: $250-$375.

404. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1735

MF, NGC UNC details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue

Label). Yonaka-M8.35; KM-103; Cal-1443. Corrosion-free and in fact with lustrous fields, small spots of dark encrustation here and there, well struck except for the pillars side being slightly off-center. NGC #8378072-002. With generic certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $400-$600.

405. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1735

MF. Yonaka-M8.35; KM-103; Cal-1443. 25.66 grams. UNC details with areas of light corrosion (mostly on shield side but also peripherally on pillars side), also areas of dark oxidation. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $300-$450.

406. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1735

MF. Yonaka-M8.35; KM-103; Cal-1443. 26.46 grams. AU details with practically no corrosion but a good bit of rust-colored encrustation, some glint on fields from slightly rough cleaning. With original small envelope AC12813 from the salvors. Estimate: $250-$375.

407. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF, NGC UNC details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label). Yonaka-M8.36; KM-103; Cal-1445. Corrosion-free and actually somewhat lustrous on the smooth open fields (and not harshly cleaned as usual), with patches of rust-colored encrustation here and there, a premium example for this wreck. NGC #8378072-003. With generic certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $400-$600.

408. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737 MF, NGC AU details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label). Yonaka-M8.37; KM-103; Cal-1446. Sharp details despite very light surface corrosion, full rims, lightly toned. NGC #8378072-004. With generic certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $300-$450.

409. SPANISH NETHERLANDS, Brabant, Antwerp mint, portrait ducatoon, Albert and Isabel, 1619. Delm-248; Dav-4428; KM-49.1. 26.45 grams. Dark and a bit thin from corrosion but with nearly full legends (including date and mintmark) and decent portraits. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of February 2001, with original lot-tag 432. Estimate: $250-$375.

410. SPANISH NETHERLANDS, Brabant, Antwerp mint, portrait ducatoon, Charles II, 1679. KM-unl (79.1 for type); Delm-325. 32.42 grams. Smooth and uncorroded surfaces, with full legends despite some flat areas, including bold date and mintmark, well-detailed portrait (flat at top), rainbow toned around edge. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of February 2001, with original lot-tag 435. Estimate: $250-$375.

Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England

Pillars

411. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1732 F, very rare, ex-Brameld, ex-Lane (plated). Yonaka-M8.32; Cal1437; KM-103. 23.53 grams. Fully detailed despite moderate corrosion all over, with faint golden toning on shield side, highly desirable first date of issue with great old shipwreck auction pedigree (accompanied by NGC label “not suitable for certification”). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection and the W.H. Lane auction of November 1977 (lot 324, plated in catalog), with original invoice and certificate. Estimate: $1,000-up.

412. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1735 MF, ex-Brameld, ex-Lane. Yonaka-M8.35; KM-103; Cal-1443. 26.58 grams. AU details with practically no corrosion, traces of luster on fields, very light golden toning, quite nice for this wreck. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection and the W.H. Lane auction of November 1977 (lot 358), with original certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.

413. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1738/7 MF, rare, ex-Brameld, ex-Lane. Yonaka-M8.38a; KM-103; Cal-1448. 26.49 grams. Practically corrosion-free with AU- details, bold overdate, small and slightly out-of-round flan (as made), mostly silvery but with one golden patch, quite nice for this wreck. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection and the W.H. Lane auction of November 1977 (lot 386b), with original certificate. Estimate: $400-$600.

414. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1740 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.40; KM-103; Cal-1456. 26.87 grams. AU- details with no corrosion at all, just some evidence of cleaning but the surfaces all very smooth and atypical for any wreck (exceptional for this one), lightly toned. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

415. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1740 MF. Yonaka-M8.40; KM-103; Cal-1456. 25.72 grams. UNC details, almost no corrosion but very slightly bent, small patches of light toning. Estimate: $400-$600.

416. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF, ex-Sotheby, ex-Peterson. Yonaka-M8.42; KM-103; Cal-1461. 24.59 grams. Bold AU details with nice toning over lightly to moderately corroded surfaces, desirable pedigree. Pedigreed to the Sotheby-Mak van Waay (Amsterdam) auction of October 1975 and to the Mendel Peterson Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

417. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF. Yonaka-M8.42; KM-103; Cal-1461. 25.89 grams. UNC details with almost no corrosion but vertical gouge (as recovered) next to right pillar, faint toning with some dark spots, overall choice for this wreck. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $250-$375.

Dutch

418. NETHERLANDS (United), Overijssel, “rider” ducatoon, 1742, ex-Sotheby. Delm-1036; Dav-1830; KM-80. 32.47 grams. UNC details, virtually corrosion-free and elegantly toned, all details sharp and even with luster on fields, a very choice example. With original Sotheby HOLLANDIA envelope, pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 4, with original lot-tag 562. Estimate: $300-$450.

Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa

419. PERU, Lima, cob 8 reales, 1723 M. S-L20; KM-34; Cal-1297. 26.28 grams. Very broad flan with minimal surface corrosion (atypical for this wreck) but lots of peripheral flatness making for two weak dates, the tops of the pillars strong (bold denomination 8), also most of cross, toned all over. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $250-$375.

St.

, sunk in 1744 off Mauritius in the Indian Ocean

420. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742/1 MF. Yonaka-M8.42a; KM-103; Cal-1460. 23.80 grams. AU details with areas of light to moderate surface corrosion, light toning around details for nice contrast. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

421. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF. Yonaka-M8.42; KM-103; Cal-1461. 23.80 grams. AU- details with moderate corrosion all over in addition to small voids in edge, light contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

422. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742

MF. Yonaka-M8.42; KM-103; Cal-1461. 22.38 grams. AU details with some heavy pits on shield side and bits of edge missing in addition to light surface corrosion, uneven toning (good contrast on pillars side). Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/ conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

423. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF. Yonaka-M8.42; KM-103; Cal-1461. 23.45 grams. XF details, light to moderate surface corrosion and small bits of edge missing, contrasting light toning. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

Reijgersdaal, sunk in 1747 off South Africa

Cobs

424. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, cob 4 reales, 1739 J. JP-4R7; S-G1; KM-5; Cal-1010. 13.48 grams. Thick, square flan with well-centered globes-over-waves but date below a bit flat, the other side rather off-center making for a nice full crown, practically no corrosion but typically darkly toned. Estimate: $300-$450.

Pillars

425. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1738 MF. Yonaka-M8.38; KM-103; Cal-1449. 26.49 grams. AU details with minimal surface corrosion, odd golden color with deeply contrasting fields, plus two holes (interestingly from before salvage) at 3 and 9 o’clock. With small (generic) certificate from the salvors and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 2001, with original lot-tag 838. Estimate: $200-$300.

426. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1741 MF. Yonaka-M8.41; KM-103; Cal-1458. 26.61 grams. AU details, 100% corrosion-free and choice even for this wreck, with very light toning on smooth fields, just lovely. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $400-$600.

427. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF. Yonaka-M8.42; KM-103; Cal-1461. 26.93 grams. Bold AU details with nicely contrasting toning and practically no corrosion but notched in pillars-side rim (either as made or pre-salvage damage). Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

428. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1743

MF, NGC AU details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label). Yonaka-M8.43; KM-103; Cal-1463. Bold strike with lovely contrasting toning, traces of light surface corrosion on shield side only. NGC #8378072-001. With certificate. Estimate: $400-$600.

429. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1743 MF. Yonaka-M8.43; KM-103; Cal-1463. 26.52 grams. Choice example with AU details and very light toning, virtually corrosion-free but low in contrast. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $400-$600.

430. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1743

MF. Yonaka-M8.43; KM-103; Cal-1463. 26.19 grams. Bold AU details, toned all over, traces of light corrosion here and there. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $300-$450.

431. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1743

MF. Yonaka-M8.43; KM-103; Cal-1463. 26.60 grams. Very bold UNC details with minimal surface corrosion, very darkly toned all over. With Blanchard wallet-style certificate and tag 54766. Estimate: $300-$450.

sunk in 1752 off Montevideo, Uruguay

432. CHILE, Santiago, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1751 J, NGC UNC details / obv scratched (Shipwreck Blue Label). Cal-824; KM-3; Fr-3. 27.02 grams. Choice strike without any central weakness (rare for this type), bright luster in legends, a few wispy scratches on obverse and slightly off-center strike but overall a premium example. NGC #8383797-001. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

Bredenhof, sunk in 1753 off Mozambique, east of Africa

433. NETHERLANDS (United), Zeeland, large clump of over fifty copper duits, 1752. Sch-98; KM-70A. 216 grams total. roughly 3” x 2” x 1”. A very compact pile of multitudinous coins, mostly solid and well detailed, sturdily bonded with green oxidation, many of the coins partially cleaned (light copper color) to accentuate visibility of date and VOC monogram, an excellent display and one of very few such massive clumps available. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $750-$1,100.

434. NETHERLANDS (United), Zeeland, clump of more than thirty copper duits, 1752. Sch-98; KM-70A. 151 grams total. roughly 2¾” x 1¾” x 1¾”. Very eye-catching display of scattered coins in a unique matrix of orange and green debris, many of the coins exposed on one side and cleaned to show details, other coins merely fragments, perfect for an executive paperweight. With Daniel Frank Sedwick certificate from 1999 and museum label on glossy cardstock. Estimate: $350-$500.

435. NETHERLANDS (United), Zeeland, small clump of nine copper duits, 1752. Sch-98; KM-70A. 33 grams total. roughly 1½” x 1¼” x ½”. An irregular stack of solid coins with some partially cleaned to accentuate details, some tan-green encrustation adhering to one end and between the coins, nice little display. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

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436. BRAZIL, Rio, gold 6400 reis, José I, 1752-R. LMB-420; Fr-65; KM-172.2. 14.51 grams. Typically matte UNC with full details including rims, just no luster at all. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

Tilbury, sunk in 1757 off Nova Scotia, Canada

437. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742

MF. Yonaka-M8.42; KM-103; Cal-1461. 24.59 grams. AU details with dusty white surfaces as usual for this wreck (very low contrast), less surface corrosion than usual. With original certificate 290 from the salvor. Estimate: $300-$450.

La Auguste, sunk in 1761 off Nova Scotia, Canada

438. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1745 MF, ICCS EF-45 (Auguste: 1761 Shipwreck Label), exCNA. Yonaka-M8.45; KM-103; Cal-1468. Very choice example for this wreck with practically no corrosion on typically grainy, low-contrast surfaces. ICCS #ST 048. Pedigreed to the CNA Auguste shipwreck auction of July 2008, with original lot sticker 2379 and small certificate 823. Estimate: $350-$500.

439. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1746 MF, ICCS EF-45 (Auguste: 1761 Shipwreck Label), exCNA. Yonaka-M8.46; KM-103; Cal-1470. Superb example for this wreck with no corrosion at all, very deep rainbow toning. ICCS #ST 052. Pedigreed to the CNA Auguste shipwreck auction of July 2008, with original lot sticker 2389 and small certificate 119. Estimate: $350-$500.

440. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1750 MF, ICCS EF-40 (Auguste: 1761 Shipwreck Label), ex-CNA. Yonaka-M8.50; KM-104.1; Cal-474. Totally corrosion-free and deeply toned, a choice example for this wreck. ICCS #ST 076. Pedigreed to the CNA Auguste shipwreck auction of July 2008, with original lot sticker 2349 and small certificate 353. Estimate: $350-$500.

441. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1753 MF. Yonaka-M8.53; KM-104.1; Cal-479. 25.80 grams. XF+ details with great contrast from deep toning, minimal surface corrosion, full rims. With small certificate 657 from the salvors, pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 5, with original lot-tag 570. Estimate: $300-$450.

Grosvenor, sunk in 1782 off South Africa

442. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1760 JM.

Yonaka-L8.60c; KM-A64.1; Cal-1019. 26.91 grams. AU details with practically no surface corrosion, small void in rim below date that might be as made, some light toning, overall a choice shipwreck piece and rather rare from this wreck, from which the salvors found only about thirty pillar dollars. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $300-$450.

443. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1770

FM. Yonaka-M8.70b; KM-105; Cal-1101. 27.03 grams. Very choice example (for any wreck) with no corrosion at all, AU details, slightly off-center pillars side, rare as one of only about thirty pillar dollars found on this wreck. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $400-$600.

444. ITALIAN STATES, Venice, gold zecchino, Alvise Mocenigo (1763-1778). Fr-1421; KM-671. 3.41 grams. Bold XF with light sediment and some graininess from sea action on the soft gold, very rare type to be from a shipwreck. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $350-$500.

445. INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, gold “star” pagoda, no date (1740-1807).

KM-303; Fr-1578. 3.31 grams. Bold UNC with luster, well centered, tiny splits in edge. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $350-$500.

446. INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, gold “star” pagoda, no date (1740-1807). KM303; Fr-1578. 3.41 grams. Bold UNC, lustrous on deity side, the star side slightly off-center, lightly red-toned all over, a few tiny edge-splits. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $350-$500.

447. INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, gold “star” pagoda, no date (1740-1807).

KM-303; Fr-1578. 3.28 grams. Bold UNC with luster, tiny edge-splits. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $350-$500.

448. INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, Arkot mint, rupee, regnal year 6 (frozen date / ca. 1759-82), open lotus mintmark. KM-384. 11.21 grams. Lightly toned UNC with some luster, no corrosion. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

449. INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, Arkot mint, rupee, regnal year 6 (frozen date / ca. 1759-82), open lotus mintmark. KM-384. 11.43 grams. Very bold AU, no corrosion at all, deeply toned fields for nice contrast. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

450. INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, Arkot mint, rupee, regnal year 6 (frozen date / ca. 1759-82), open lotus mintmark. KM-384. 11.38 grams. Bold AU with light, contrasting toning, no corrosion at all. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

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El Cazador, sunk in 1784 in the Gulf of Mexico

451. MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of two bust 8 reales, Charles III, date not visible assayer not visible, encrusted as found. 48.74 grams total. Two featureless coins, one solid and the other worn but both oxidized and lightly encrusted with green and orange, tightly sandwiched together, just as they came up from the ocean floor. With Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.

452. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1783 FF, NGC AU details / sea salvaged (El Cazador Shipwreck Label). Yonaka-M1.83; KM-78.2; Cal-438. Choice details, with very light surface corrosion on reverse only, silvery with a hint of toning. NGC #6915388-004. Estimate: $200-$300.

453. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1783 FF, NGC AU details / sea salvaged (El Cazador Shipwreck Label). Yonaka-M1.83; KM-78.2; Cal-438. Very light surface corrosion but nice gunmetal toning. NGC #6915388-005. Estimate: $200-$300.

454. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1783 FF, NGC AU details / sea salvaged (El Cazador Shipwreck Label). Yonaka-M1.83; KM-78.2; Cal-438. Silvery with hint of toning, very light surface corrosion on reverse only. NGC #6915388-006. Estimate: $200-$300.

455. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1783 FF, NGC AU details / sea salvaged (El Cazador Shipwreck Label). Yonaka-M1.83; KM-78.2; Cal-438. Very light surface corrosion on reverse only, silvery with hint of toning. NGC #6915388-007. Estimate: $200-$300.

456. BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 4 reales, Charles III, 1773 JR, rare. Cal-929; KM-55. 8.82 grams. Clear VF details despite thinning from moderate to heavy corrosion, uneven toning, desirable as the rarest denomination from this wreck, also first year of issue for this mint. With Sedwick certificate from 2007. Estimate: $250-$375.

Halsewell, sunk in 1786 off Dorset, south of England

457. GREAT BRITAIN, London, England, gold guinea, George III, 1777. Sp-3728; Fr-355; KM-604. 8.37 grams. AU- details with some luster, minute traces of reddish encrustation, hairlines and other minor marks. With original certificate H001/1777/412/00 from the salvor, pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 10, with original lot-tag 150. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

, sunk in 1787 off South Africa

458. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1786 FM. Yonaka-M8.86; KM-106.2a; Cal-1129. 24.38 grams. XF details with light surface corrosion, uneven contrasting toning, full rims. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

HMS Athenienne, sunk in 1806 off Sicily

459. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1802 FT. Yonaka-M8.102; KM-109; Cal-975. 26.93 grams. AU details, deeply toned with muted luster, no corrosion but parts of rims and edge slightly crude, also with odd mark (as made?) from ear to throat, scarce provenance. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 4, with original lot-tag 606. Estimate: $300-$450.

“1810 wreck,” sunk in 1810 off the east coast

of Florida

460. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1805 TH. Yonaka-M8.105; KM-109; Cal-983. 24.10 grams. Choice for this wreck with AU details despite light surface corrosion, typically silvery. With original Cobb Coin Co. (Fisher) tag and photo-certificate 22084, pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 5, with original lot-tag 602. Estimate: $200-$300.

Cabalva, sunk in 1818 off Mauritius in the Indian Ocean

461. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1798 FM. Yonaka-M8.98; KM-109; Cal-692. 25.24 grams. AU details with some light surface corrosion, faint toning. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

462. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1805 TH. Yonaka-M8.105; KM-109; Cal-983. 26.16 grams. AU- details, faintly toned, with very light surface corrosion, weak rims. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

463. BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1797 PP. Cal-1001; KM-73. 24.66 grams. Bold legends and rims, AU- details overall, very light surface corrosion, some contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

464. SPANISH COLONIAL, mints uncertain, encrusted clump of four bust 8 reales, probably Charles IV and Ferdinand VII, dates and assayers not visible. 82 grams total. roughly 2¼” x 1½” x ¾”. Choice thick encrustation in tan color with small rocks embedded, the four worn-thin coins protruding in two stacks of two, a nice display even if coins are featureless, somewhat scarce as a clump from this wreck. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $300-$450.

465. SPANISH COLONIAL, mints uncertain, encrusted clump of three bust 8 reales, various kings, dates and assayers not visible. 79 grams total. roughly 2” x 1¾” x 1½”. A very eye-catching display with two coins at a right angle to the third that appears to be dated 1786 below full bust of Charles III, the legend of Charles IV visible on one of the other coins, all mostly exposed (dark) but held together with white and green debris including one gray rock and shell bits of various colors. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $300-$450.

Fame, sunk in 1822 off South Africa

466. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1791 FM. Yonaka-M8.91; KM-109; Cal-953. 24.93 grams. XF details with bold legends, light surface corrosion all over but also with pit near rim on reverse, mostly toned, rare as one of only about forty bust 8R found on this wreck. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $300-$450.

Sedwick Auction 37 467. INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, gold 2 pagodas, no date (1808-15), NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). Fr-1582; KM-358. 5.92 grams. Frosty with muted luster, minor marks, elusive shipwreck type. NGC #8374977-004. With original roundel (tag) signed by the Past President of the S.A. Numismatic Society. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

468. INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, gold mohur, no date (1819). KM-421; Fr-1587. 11.61 grams. AU details with light marks, butter-yellow color. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

469. INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, gold ½ mohur, no date (1819). Fr-1588; KM-420. 5.81 grams. AU-UNC details with muted luster, bruising on rims. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

470. INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, gold 5 rupees (1/3 mohur), no date (1820). Fr-1590; KM-244. 3.89 grams. UNC with tall rims, muted luster, rich red toning around details. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

471. INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, gold 5 rupees (1/3 mohur), no date (1820). Fr-1590; KM-244. 3.88 grams. AU-UNC with faint toning, odd patch of green encrustation on reverse. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of February 2000, lot 375. Estimate: $600-$900.

472. INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, Arkot mint, 2 rupees, AH 1172 Year 6 (1807), struck over a Spanish colonial bust 8 reales, rare. KM-404.2. 22.50 grams. AU details with only very light surface corrosion, mostly well toned, faint traces of undercoin legends, a rare type (a new denomination to the country, struck posthumously in the name of Alamgir II) and particularly rare from a shipwreck, first we have seen or heard of. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/ conservator. Estimate: $750-$1,100.

S.S. New York, sunk in 1846 off New Orleans

473. UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, Capped Bust half dollar, 1834, NGC Shipwreck Effect (SS New York Shipwreck Label). Nice example of a Capped Bust half dollar from this wreck, somewhat corroded yet fully detailed. NGC #1970768-030. Estimate: $200-$300.

S.S. Central America, sunk in 1857 off North Carolina

474. UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, gold $2½ coronet Liberty “quarter eagle,” 1843, with pinch of gold from the wreck, PCGS XF details / scratch (Ship of Gold slab with label signed by Bob Evans). Lustrous piece with bold design details, several thin scratches on both sides, paired with a typical pinch of gold dust and miniature nuggets also recovered from the shipwreck. PCGS #35669628. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

475. CHILE, Santiago, 1 peso, 1856, NGC Shipwreck Effect (SS Central America Label), ex-Pasqual Esquerra Hoard. KM-129. Boldly detailed piece with plentiful luster, some encrustation spots yet no significant corrosion, better quality than the typical Chilean “condor” peso from this wreck. NGC #8321288-345. Pedigreed to the Pasqual Esquerra Hoard (stated on label). Estimate: $200-$300.

476. CHILE, Santiago, 50 centavos, 1853, NGC Shipwreck Effect (SS Central America Label), ex-Pasqual Esquerra Hoard. KM-128. Heavily encrusted piece but with rather sharp, minimally corroded details underneath. NGC #6783883-027. Pedigreed to the Pasqual Esquerra Hoard (stated on label). Estimate: $200-$300.

S.S. Republic, sunk in 1865 off Georgia

477. UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1853, arrows and rays, NGC shipwreck effect / inscribed (SS Republic Shipwreck Label). KM-79. Popular “arrows and rays” type from this wreck, nice AU details with minimal surface corrosion, a few errant scratches around Liberty during circulation (hence the “inscribed” designation on the label). NGC #1831167-013. Estimate: $250-$375.

478. UNITED STATES, New Orleans mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1853-O, arrows and rays, NGC Shipwreck Effect (SS Republic Shipwreck Label). KM-79. Corroded yet with rather nice and lustrous reverse featuring rays surrounding the eagle. NGC #6580348-008. Estimate: $250-$375.

479. UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1855, arrows, NGC Shipwreck Effect (B) VG (SS Republic Shipwreck Label). KM-82. Interesting as with much circulation wear and no corrosion (probably a pocket piece), unusually low grade for this wreck where most coins are AU or better with few outliers. NGC #1797010-016. Estimate: $250-$375.

480. UNITED STATES, New Orleans mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1855-O, arrows, NGC Shipwreck Effect (SS Republic). KM-82. AU example with patches of speckled corrosion, design still bold with spots of luster. NGC #1797004-002. Estimate: $250-$375.

481. UNITED STATES, New Orleans mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1860-O, NGC Shipwreck Effect (SS Republic Shipwreck Label). KM-A68. Nice piece with sharp Mint State details and lustrous surfaces exhibiting only very light surface corrosion, some spots of faint golden toning. NGC #1793912-219. Housed in promotional wooden box with original certificate and DVD. Estimate: $350-$500.

482. UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1861, NGC Shipwreck Effect (SS Republic Shipwreck Label). KM-A68. A rare date/mint combination from the SS Republic shipwreck with just 599 examples recovered. Mint State with much original mint luster and sharp design details, a few spots of very mild corrosion and russet toning. NGC #6580348-051. Estimate: $250-$375.

483. UNITED STATES, New Orleans mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1861-O, Louisiana issue (die W-05), NGC Shipwreck Effect / (B) UNC (SS Republic Shipwreck Label). KM-A68. Choice Mint State half dollar struck by the State of Louisiana between its secession from the Union on January 26, 1861, and its admission to the Confederate States on March 21, 1861. Satiny luster throughout with only a few spots of corrosion speckling to mark its time underwater. NGC #1797017-033. With original certificate and DVD in wooden promotional box. Estimate: $400-$600.

484. UNITED STATES, New Orleans mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1861-O, Louisiana issue (die W-08), NGC Shipwreck Effect (SS Republic Shipwreck Label). KM-A68. Mint State piece with light surface friction but no significant corrosion, fairly lustrous. NGC #1798877-033. Housed in promotional wooden box with DVD and certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.

485. UNITED STATES, New Orleans mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1861-O, Louisiana issue (die W-08), NGC Shipwreck Effect / SS Republic. KM-A68. Mint State piece struck by the State of Louisiana between secession from the United States and admission into the Confederate States. Sharp design elements along with plenty of original mint luster, some patches of very light surface corrosion. NGC #6705937-001. Estimate: $300-$450.

486. UNITED STATES, New Orleans mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1861O, Confederate States issue (die W-11), NGC Shipwreck Effect (B) AU (SS Republic Shipwreck Label). KM-A68. Popular type struck at the New Orleans Mint in 1861 by the Confederate States of America. In fact, the obverse die used to strike this coin is the same one used to strike the very rare “Confederate States”-reverse half dollar (only four known). Choice AU details with significant mint luster and design sharpness, very light corrosion speckling to note. NGC #1794609-024. Housed in promotional wooden box in slipcase with original certificate and DVD. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

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487. UNITED STATES, New Orleans mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1861-O, Confederate States issue (die W-13), NGC Shipwreck Effect (SS Republic Shipwreck Label). KM-A68. Struck by the authority of the Confederate States Treasury Department from March 21, 1861, until the supply of captured Federal silver ran out in April 1861. Mint State with patches of light surface corrosion, particularly lustrous reverse. NGC #6580348-294. Estimate: $500-$750.

S.S. General Abbatucci, sunk in 1869 off Corsica

488. FRANCE, Strasbourg, gold 20 francs, Napoleon III, 1855-BB. Gad-1135; Fr-570; KM786.2. 6.40 grams. F with luster and bagmarks but no salvage damage, from a relatively small mintage of only 4173 coins. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

Douro, sunk in 1882 off Cape Finisterre, Spain

489. GREAT BRITAIN, London, gold sovereign, Victoria (young head), 1851, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). Sp-3852C; FZr-387E; KM-736.1. 7.96 grams. Muted luster overlain with strong red toning in spots and streaks, a little more eye-catching than most from this wreck. NGC #8384912-006. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

490. GREAT BRITAIN, London, gold sovereign, Victoria (young head), 1880, St. George type. Sp-3856; Fr-388; KM-752. 7.93 grams. Lustrous AU- in rich gold color, minor marks only. With certificate and sales flyer from 1996. Estimate: $600-$900.

Elingamite , sunk in 1902 off New Zealand

491. GREAT BRITAIN, London, denomination set of three coins (half crown 1900, florin 1900, and shilling 1879), Victoria, in original promotional wallet. 29.68 grams total. All with light surface corrosion, the half crown (AU- details with black surfaces tinged with green) and florin (XF with cleaner obverse, dark spots on reverse) showing the veiled-widow bust of Victoria while the shilling (Fine with dark patches here and there) is an earlier young-head type, a somewhat scarce set these days. With original certificate and promotional wallet from the salvor, pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 7, with original lot-tag 699. Estimate: $200-$300.

Andrea Doria, sunk in 1956 off

492. VARIOUS COUNTRIES, framed set of Italian 1000 lire, USA series 1935E $1 silver certificate, and an American Express $20 travelers’ cheque, all recovered from the Andrea Doria shipwreck. After Gimbel’s recovery of the Andrea Doria safe in 1981, its contents of Italian lire and U.S. silver certificates were professionally conserved and made available for sale. However, a select group of notes were assembled into unique framed sets and were given to universities and museums for display. Over the years, a few of these rare sets have entered the market. The set consists of an Italian 1000 lire note dated 14-8-1947, serial Q17 027286 (Pick-88a); a U.S. $1 silver certificate, series 1935E, serial X20808601G (Fr-1613N; KL-1456); and an American Express $20 travelers cheque. All of the notes exhibit some degree of edge damage and staining yet are mostly intact. Interestingly, the $1 silver certificate has a penciled teller’s note “42” on the face. Accompanying the notes in the frame are an image of the Andrea Doria at sea at top and a small placard on the wreck and its salvage by Peter Gimbel and Elga Andersen. Additional shipping costs will apply to this item; please contact us in advance for a shipping quote. With The Doria Project certificate mounted on the back of the frame. Estimate: $500-$750.

UNITED STATES, $1 silver certificate, series 1935C, serial V87724097D, rare, PMG Shipwreck A (Vault Box Label). Fr-1612. Fully intact note with great paper and ink color quality and only light staining from its 25 years underwater in the Andrea Doria’s First Class bank safe. PMG #2301385-083. Estimate: $500-$750.

494. UNITED STATES, $1 silver certificate, series 1935 E, serial S64230259H, PMG Shipwreck C (Vault Box label). Fr-1613N; KL-1456. A bit degraded and stained from saltwater immersion yet mostly intact (around 80%), with interesting teller’s annotation “12” on the front. PMG #2301400-028. Estimate: $200-$300.

493.

Mexico Silver Cobs

The Rincón Three Reales of Mexico Charles-Joanna

by Cori Sedwick Downing (Updated May 2025)

Some of the earliest coins struck at the Mexico City mint were the oddball denomination 3 reales, struck under the first assayer Francisco del Rincón (hereafter Assayer R). By royal decree a quarter of the silver minted at the Mexico City mint was in 2- and 3-reales coins, and based on analysis of lettering, the 3-reales pieces were minted before the 2-reales coins. The decree also mandated that 3 reales would be paid to mint officials for each mark of silver they coined, so perhaps that’s why the 3 reales were minted in the first place, although according to Robert I. Nesmith in The Coinage of the First Mint of the Americas at Mexico City 1536-1572 (p. 14 and p. 43), the actual payout was 68 maravedís, or 2 reales per mark.

By analyzing the quantity of lettering that is Gothic compared to later Latin (and even crude) lettering, we can establish a relative timeline for these coins. Sometimes other elements, such as the use of native punches instead of original Spanish punch designs, give us additional timeline clues. Hence, these design elements tell us that the following three main varieties of 3-reales coins were minted in this order:

• 3 reales with three dots for denomination and water lines running beneath the pillars (similar to but not the same as “pillars and waves” in later coinage)

• 3 reales with three dots for denomination and no water lines

• 3 reales with three bars for denomination and no water lines

There was some crossover of design from one variety to the next, and there was more than one design within each group.

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Many different design elements differentiate one type from another. We usually analyze both the shield side and the pillars sid e separately, but we can also compare a whole coin to others, and the summaries after the discussion of each 3-reales variety do just that. Instead of using the terms obverse and reverse, we prefer to say shield side and pillars side to avoid any confusion.

Figure 1: Lot 495, Sedwick Auction 37, May 2025 (illustrating important design elements)

Important shield-side elements:

• Whether the lion in the shield has a tongue and a crown

• Whether the pomegranate at the bottom of the shield has leaves or dots on either side of it

• Whether the crown is contained within the beaded circle or outside of it

• Whether there are four or eleven rondules in the crown

• Whether the mint mark “M” is Gothic or Latin

• Whether all, some, or none of the legend around the shield contains Gothic or Latin lettering

• What the legend says (particularly how it ends and what stops are used to separate the words)

Important pillars-side elements:

• Whether there are three dots with water lines under the pillars, three dots and no water lines, or three bars for the denomination

• In which direction the ribboned banner runs

• What is contained within the banner (in the case of 3 reales, PLVSVL or PLVSVT)

• Whether all, some, or none of the legend around the pillars contains Gothic or Latin lettering

• What the legend says (particularly how it ends and what stops are used to separate the words)

Varieties of Three Reales

ThreeDotsforDenominationwithWaterLinesUnderthePillars

The design element of water lines running under pillars must have been short-lived, given the scarcity of known coins—just four in total. This is the only Early Series coinage with this design, while waves under the pillars were a hallmark of the Late Series designs as well as later designs at other New World mints. Interestingly, the sea is calm on 3-reales coins, while the Late Series coins display choppy waters, hence “waves” instead of just water lines. For whatever reason, this first instance must not have been a popular issue and was probably soon replaced by the three-dots variety without water lines.

The banner that runs between and wraps around the outside of the pillars always contains PLVSVL within it (an abbreviation for PLVS VLTRA).1 The banner wraps around the pillars from lower on the left to higher on the right.2

There are two known shield-side designs for this type:

 those with the crown (which sits atop the lions-and-castles shield) contained within the beaded circle; thus a legend surrounds the entire coin, and

 those with the crown outside the beaded circle (the design for all other Charles and Joanna coins)

Again, there must have been some experimentation with this design since there is no other denomination— Early or Late Series—in which the crown is contained within the beaded circle.

Of the two known coins of the type where the crown is within the beaded circle, one displays a Gothic-M mintmark on either side of the shield (the convention for coins of this period) and the other displays a Latin-M mintmark, as on the coin below. 3 Within the shield, the lions have tongues and crowns and the pomegranates have leaves. There are four rondules above the crown. This is true of most of the other 3 reales.

1 It changes to PLVSVLT in the three-dots/no-water variety and reverts to PLVSVL in the three-bars variety.

2 In the no-water type, the banner wraps in either direction. In the three-bars variety, the banner wraps in the same direction as the threedots/ water variety, with a Latin L instead of a Gothic L in PLVSVL.

3 This Latin mintmark also appears on two designs of the three-dots/no-water variety and was illustrated by Nesmith as his 5a variety. It is also interesting to note that one of those is a “crown within the beaded circle” design. Its shield side is a very close cousin, with the only discernible difference being “:” instead of “.” as a stop in the legend (all lettering is Gothic).

Figure 21: Lot 664, Sedwick Auction 24, November 2018 (three dots, with waves)

Latin M and crown within the beaded circle)

Of the second shield-side design—those with the crown outside the beaded circle—the lions in the shield are different, with a furry mane and no tongues or crowns (what Nesmith called a “native imitation”). They can be found on no-water 3 reales of the Nesmith 5b variety, of which three are known. There are probably two different legends which, like the above, are very close cousins. The legend may end in D or R on one and DE or RE on the other. The lettering is all Gothic except for Latin O’s in KAROLVS and IOHANA. The lions do not have tongues or crowns and the pomegranates have dots in place of leaves. There are four rondules above the crown.

On the pillars side of the coins, things are much simpler: all four known coins are struck from the same die. This lends credence to the idea that this was the lower die, or pila, which was sunk into an anvil, since that die received less wear and tear than the upper die, or troquel. All coins bear a Gothic R for assayer below the PLVSVL banner and three dots above it. All lettering in the legend is Gothic.

ThreeDotsforDenominationWithoutWaterUnderthePillars

The bulk of the at least 40 known 3-reales coins of all varieties are of the three-dots/no-water ones, nineteen of which belong to one type, the Nesmith 5c. Two other types contain nine coins (Nesmith 5b) and seven coins, respectively, and the rest are unique or almost unique types. It is evident that these coins were minted after the “water lines” series, given the greater use of crude or Latin lettering as the Gothic punches wore out. The Latin letter N in the legend is composed of two vertical lines and a slanted line that runs in either direction (normal N or Ͷ). This is common in other denominations under Assayer R as well. Why this is true of only the letter N is unknown and indicates a lack of a proper Latin N punch.

The fact that there were only a certain number of Gothic punches from which to create coins is illustrated by the letter M. The Gothic oMo-oMo on either side of the shield contained a smaller M than was needed to finish INDIARVM on the legend of the pillars side and thus the small Gothic M at the end of the word looks strange.

On the shield side of the coin, there are two die carryovers from the three-dots/with-water variety, Nesmith 5a and Nesmith 5b.

There are seven legend varieties, ranging from all-Gothic to mostly crude or Latin lettering. The use of Ͷ appears in the later coins with the cruder lettering. The O punch (in IOHANA) must ha ve been an early casualty of overuse because that’s the first letter to make the change from Gothic to non-Gothic.

Figure 3: Lot 195, Sedwick Auction 4, November 2008 (illustrating

Figure 4: Lot 517, Sedwick Auction 22, November 2017 (three dots, no water lines)

On the pillars side, the same ornament used to make the crowns of the pillars—a sort of three-petaled shamrock—becomes the initial part of the legend on that side at 12 o’clock, replacing the cross potent that was used in the three-dots/with-water series. It disappears again in the three-bars variety that followed. The final M in INDIARVM is either Latin or Gothic (usually Gothic)

The banner that runs between the pillars always reads PLVSVL T unlike the three-dots/with-water variety which reads PLVSVL. The banner wraps in either direction with Nesmith 5a and 5b types running from high left to low right and 5c from low left to high right.

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Figure 5: Lot 495, Sedwick Auction 37, May 2025 (three bars)

The greater use of non-Gothic lettering and crude execution place this coin variety in the last of the 3-reales coins minted before being replaced by 4-reales coins (which turned out to be much more suitable currency). The ornament at 12 o’clock in the pillar s legend is now different from both of the earlier varieties of 3 reales, what Nesmith called a punch 9 (or 10 when worn). We still do not have a name or description for this punch as it does not appear on any other Spanish coin, whether minted in Mexico City or elsewhere. It only appeared on Mexican coins under Assayer R.

The only three-bars variety that Nesmith cataloged, which he called 5d, is not illustrated by any other coin we have seen and thus all three-bars coins are hybrids of it. Since it is photographed in his book, we know it exists. As with the three-dots/ withwater variety, there are few specimens to examine and most are unique. Of the nineteen examples, four are unique. Why the mint transitioned from three dots to three bars is unknown; however, “bars” for numbers can be found on coins minted during the reign of Ferdinand and Isabel. The bars resemble old Spanish accounting shorthand for Roman numerals, according to Daniel and Frank Sedwick in the 4th edition of The Practical Book of Cobs (pp. 27-28). In a perfect timeline, it would make more sense that three-dots varieties would follow three-bars varieties, but this is not the case. As with many aspects of this complicated series, we don’t usually know anything with certainty. Dots were used for denomination in 2 reales. By the time 4 reales were minted, the denomination was expressed as an Arabic 4.

The three-bars type always has the same PLVSVL in the banner running between and arou nd the pillars, and the wrap direction of that banner is as the three-dots/non-water type; by this time, however, the L in the banner is crude rather than Gothic.

An important discovery is that there is a die-match with the three-bars shield side and the earliest of the 4-reales designs as illustrated below. In addition, the later three-bars variety used eleven rondules in the crown above the shield, while all others (and all three-dots/with-water and three-dots/no-water) have four rond ules in the crown. Again, this is part of the design carryover from 3 reales to 4 reales.

On the three-bars shield side, there is one die carryover from the three-dots/no-water variety, in addition to six other shield-side legend varieties (five are exclusive to four-rondule crowns, two are exclusive to eleven-rondule crowns, and one is found on coins with both types of crowns). Lions have tongues and crowns, and pomegranates have leaves.

There are two pillars-side legends which differ in the use of N or Ͷ in INDIARVM and a “:” inserted in INDIAR:VM. Many of the letters are crude, with H in HISPANIE bearing a diagonal slash to make it resemble a crude K.

Conclusions

An important side discovery from this research into the 3-reales varieties from the Mexico City mint is that there was a die overlap between 3- and 4-reales coins. Previously these were thought to be distinct entities. Now we know that, for some period of time, the mint produced 4-reales coins using a 3-reales shield-side die. While the coins are not the same size and weight, it was possible to do this since often the tops of the legend letter s on 3-reales coins were cut off while the complete legend is discernible on the few 4-reales coins we can use for comparison.

Based on die details, we can state that there are three broad phases of coin production under Assayer R:

 3, 2, 1, ½, ¼ reales were produced first,

 4 reales were produced next,

 And the implementation of the rhomboid panel to replace the ribboned banner with some form of PLVS VLTRA (and limited production of 8 reales) was the final phase before the start of the next assayer’s tenure.

Within the family of 3-reales coins, there were three distinct varieties: three dots for denomination and water lines under the pillars, three dots for denomination with no water lines under the pillars, and three bars for denomination with no water lines under the pillars. We have about twice as many examples of the second variety as either of the other two, and the first variety is exceedingly rare. Within the family of three dots/no water and three bars, there are numerous subtypes which will be part of a larger, in-depth study later.

Figure 6: Die match from 3 reales to 4 reales

Charles-Joanna, “Early Series”

495. MEXICO, Mexico City, 3 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Early Series,” assayer Rincón, three bars denomination, extremely rare, NGC XF 40, ex-Angert. Nesmith-5d type/5d; Cal-114; S-M1; KM-14. 10.09 grams.

This gem checks off all the boxes for the discerning collector: rarity, quality and pedigree. It is one of only a few examples of non-salvaged, problem-free 3 reales, and one of only four to be straight-graded by NGC. Its rarity cannot be understated, especially in comparison to the type with three dots for the denomination. This coin’s pedigree is similarly impressive, once residing in Francisco J. Angert’s collection, which Robert Nesmith studied and mentioned specifically in his landmark reference on coinage of this period, The Coinage of the First Mint of the Americas at Mexico City: 1536-1572, published in 1955. In fact, it appears on page 68 as another example of Nesmith’s 5d (the other being in the National History Museum in Mexico). In August 1972 this coin sold in an Almanzar auction to a prominent south Texas collector, Pat Pace, and from there became part of the Paul Karon collection that was auctioned by Superior in December 1992 (lot 141). Several other examples reside in museums or permanent collections but are missing in many prominent collections, another testament to its rarity.

Note that below the pillars is a Gothic R for the initial of the first assayer of the Mexico City mint, Francisco del Rincón, whose tenure lasted just two years, from 1536 to 1538. The 3 reales coins were some of the earliest emissions from the mint, and this three-bar type was apparently minted after the three-dot type, according to Robert Nesmith. A Gothic R is also used in the pillars legend, while there is a prominent Latin M at the end of INDIARVM on the pillars side (which interestingly does not contain Ͷ as seen in IOhAͶA in the shield-side legend). Gothic m’s for the mintmark flanking either side of the shield are used throughout Rincón’s tenure. The letters A, O, L, V, and D are Latin instead of Gothic, with the last-mentioned created from a Latin O and a Gothic I punch. All in all, these coins are a mixture of original Gothic punches and Latin (sometimes crude) substitutes once the Gothic punches wore out. Given the number of different dies from this time period, it’s probable that dies wore out quickly.

Matching its pedigree, this coin has rich old toning, full details including legends, just a bit weakly struck just above the centers. Its return to the market now is a rare opportunity.

NGC #8383618-001. Pedigreed to the F.J. Angert Collection (Guatemala) and to the Paul Karon Collection (Superior auction of December 1992, lot 141), also Plate Coin on page 34 of Paoletti’s 8 Reales Cobs of Potosí (3rd edition, 2016), earlier sold in the Almanzar auction of August 1972 (lot 2220).

Estimate: $30,000-$45,000.

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Charles-Joanna, “Late Series”

496. MEXICO, Mexico City, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late Series,” assayer L to left, mintmark oM/O to right (L-oM/O), rare, ex-Hubbard. Nesmith-94 for type; Cal-136; S-M9; KM-18. 13.61 grams. Richly rainbow-toned XF with full legends and inner details, the pillars side slightly off-center and with diagonal scratch (old), first we have seen of this over-assayer type. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

497. MEXICO, Mexico City, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late Series,” assayer L to right, mintmark M to left (M-L), ex-Hubbard. Nesmith-84d; Cal-72; S-M9; KM-9. 3.33 grams. Broad flan with full legends and inner details, semi-lustrous AU- with weaker spots across centers, traces of rainbow toning. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

498. MEXICO, Mexico City, copper 4 maravedís, CharlesJoanna, no assayer (period of assayer G), king’s name as CHAROLVS. Nesmith-6; Cal-26; KM-unl. 6.04 grams. Broad flan extending past outer border in places, full inner details (save for a couple weak spots), VF with typical light surface corrosion, odd diagonal surface crack across lion, lots of copper color with a few spots of dark toning. Estimate: $300-$450.

Shield Type

499. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left, solid-dot stops in obverse legend, cinquefoil stops in reverse legend, ex-Hubbard. S-M11; KM-43; Cal-661. 27.14 grams. Attractively toned XF with full and well-detailed but slightly doubled shield and cross-lions-castles, much legend including most of PHILIPPVS•II• and (on the other side) ET flanked by cinquefoils, bold denomination 8 to right and full but doubled oMO to left, popular type as once believed to be the first “crown” of Mexico. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

500. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer F (pre-dated type), ex-Hubbard. S-M12a; KM-44.1; Cal-881. 26.95 grams. Richly old-toned AXF with excellent full cross-lions-castles and shield with clear oMF to left and denomination 8 to right, parts of legend visible including with GRATIA and boxy x-shaped stops, two hairline edge-splits. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $750-$1,100.

501. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer F (pre-dated type), NGC XF 45, ex-Hubbard. S-M12a; KM-44.1; Cal-881. 27.38 grams. Broad flan with partially flat peripheries yet some clear legend including GRATIA and boxy x-shaped stop after king’s ordinal, bold full oMF, full but lightly struck shield and cross (the latter slightly off-center), richly toned all over. NGC #6502952003. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his original tag/envelope. Estimate: $600-$900.

502. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer F, ex-Hubbard. S-M12a; KM-44.1; Cal-881. 27.34 grams. Beautifully toned XF with superb, well-centered and well-detailed full cross-lionscastles and shield with bold oMF to left, the legends all flat (except for part of king’s ordinal III) due to uneven thickness (hence exact type uncertain), small thin part on edge slightly bent. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $500-$750.

503. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1611 F, N’s for M’s in legend, PCGS VF35, “top pop,” ex-Rutherford. S-M17; KM-44.3; Cal-895. 27.41 grams. Choice full date flanked by typical boxy x-shaped stops, full oM (the assayer below and denomination on other side weaker), lightly toned, good full cross and shield despite flatness from uneven thickness yet with clear erroneous N’s at the end of HISPANIARVM and INDIARVM. PCGS #49175277. Pedigreed to the S.P. Rutherford Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

504. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer D (early 1630s), ex-Hubbard. S-M18a; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 27.30 grams. Urn-shaped flan of uneven thickness with full oMD in small letters, full but partially flat shield and cross (the latter with inward-curving “wings” on fleur-tips and characteristic round-bottom castles indicative of ca. 1632-3), nicely toned AVF. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $300-$450.

505. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer D (early to mid-1630s). S-M18a; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 27.05 grams. Large barrel-shaped flan with much peripheral flatness due to uneven thickness, the shield and cross nevertheless full, with round-bottom castles but normal fleur-tips (ca. 1633-34), weak but certain oMD, non-toned Fine with minor edge-split. Estimate: $200-$300.

506. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (mid-1630s). S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 27.45 grams. Crude and unevenly thick urn-shaped flan with flat peripheries but nearly full shield (off-center) and good full cross with distinctively narrow, flat-base castles of 1636-37, Fine with deeply rainbow-toned reverse. Estimate: $200-$300.

507. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (late 1640s to early 1650s), ex-Hubbard. S-M19; KM-45; CalType 319. 27.45 grams. Urn-shaped flan of varying thickness, with bold full oMP, good full shield and cross, the latter with round-bottom castles characteristic of 1649-54, flat peripheries, nicely toned Fine with edge-split. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

508. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1653 P, with chopmark and test-cuts from circulation in Asia. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-1356. 27.45 grams. Unevenly thick flan with blunted points on edge, bold full date, clear denomination 8, full but weaker shield and cross, the latter with one deep, round, chopmark, plus two light test-cuts on edge, overall Fine, lightly toned. Estimate: $500-$750.

509. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, (1666) G/P, rare, NGC VF details / cleaned. S-M19a; KM-45; Cal-1375. 27.25 grams. Broad, odd-shaped flan with blunted points and much peripheral flatness, some cross, off-center shield with fairly clear G/P to left and king’s ordinal •IIII• in legend, no toning. NGC #6772500-006. Estimate: $250-$375.

510. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1676 G, extremely rare. S-M20; KM-46; Cal-637. 27.07 grams. Crazy large triangular flan with one tip bent, mostly flat and weakly struck (also with surface porosity and encrustation, AVG overall, with dark patches) yet with weakly visible 676 of date outside of mintmark oM. Estimate: $250-$375.

511. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (L, 1702-5), very odd shape, ex-Hubbard. S-M21a; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 26.48 grams. Basically a 2½”-long thin rectangle with ½” protrusion on one side in middle (with old hole there), mostly flat and weak (toned VG) yet with remarkably bold PHILIP(PVS) and denomination 8, plus one full castle and lion of a distinctive preassayer J style, very eye-catching and interesting. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $350-$500.

512. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, (1714) J, new-style obverse, old-style reverse, ex-Hubbard. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1401. 26.81 grams. A bit worn (About Fine) but with decent detail including full oMJ, most of off-center shield (with odd extra metal in center, as made) and full cross-lions-castles (good for studying the last of the “old-style” punches), lightly toned. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

513. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1724 (D), extremely rare. S-unl; KM-unl (47 for Type); Cal-unl (Type 170). 26.26 grams. Indescribable shape with much flatness but clear 4 and base of 2 of date visible, confirmed as Philip V by the “floating” rectangle for Austria in the shield, bold oM mintmark, one nice lion in partial cross, toned About Fine with some golden red color on fields. Estimate: $500-up.

514. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer R (1729-30), ex-Hubbard. S-M24; KM-47a; Cal-Type 170. 27.09 grams. Curiously roundish flan with bold full oMR, nearly full shield and cross (both well centered), richly toned Fine with flat and beveled peripheries (as made). Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

515. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1731 F, ex-Hubbard. S-M26; KM-47a; Cal-1425. 26.32 grams. Somewhat rectangular flan with good full cross, bold full date and oMF, About Fine with patchy toning. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $300-$450.

516. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left, ex-Hubbard. S-M11; KM-36; Cal505. 13.73 grams. Broad flan with mostly bold legends (some flat) including full king’s name rendered as PHILPPVS due to doubling, choice full shield with oMO to left, good full crown and cross-lions-castles, lightly rainbow-toned AU-. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $300-$450.

517. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left, ex-Hubbard. S-M11; KM-36; Cal505. 13.43 grams. Choice broad flan with 100% full and bold legends, also nice full shield and cross (no flatness or doubling), full oMO, toned AVF with sediment in crevices. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $300-$450.

518. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer

O below mintmark oM to left, ex-Hubbard, ex-Sundstrom. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-505. 13.08 grams. Broad flan with choice full crown and much legend, bold oMO, well-detailed but slightly doubled full shield, good full cross-lions-castles, toned XF. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag, and to the Birger Sundstrom Collection (Christensen auction of December 1959, lot 662). Estimate: $250-$375.

519. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left, ex-Hubbard. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-505. 13.55 grams. Toned VF+ with good full shield and cross-lionscastles, full oMO, some legend and nearly full crown, part of edge crude (as made). Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

520. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left, ex-Hubbard. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-505. 13.52 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles and shield with bold oMO to left, full crown and nearly full legends including PHILIPPVS II, lightly toned XF. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

521. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left, ex-Hubbard. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-505. 13.72 grams. Round but slightly unevenly thick flan with some weak spots in otherwise full shield and cross-lions-castles, nearly full legends including bold king’s ordinal II with figure-eight stops, XF with very light rainbow toning. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

522. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to right, ex-Hubbard. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-506. 13.58 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles, well-detailed but slightly doubled full shield with bold full oMO to right (scarcer variety), nearly full crown and much legend despite some peripheral flatness, nicely toned VF+. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $300-$450.

523. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to right, ex-Hubbard. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-506. 13.67 grams. Excellent full cross-lions-castles and shield, full denomination o-iiii to left and oMO to right (scarcer variety), much legend including full PHILIPPVS, deeply rainbow-toned AU- with one small spot of residue. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $300-$450.

524. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer F (pre-dated type), ex-Hubbard. S-M12a; KM-37.1; Cal-745. 13.50 grams. Bold full oMF (slightly doubled) to left of good full shield with full ordinal III in legend below, including boxy x-shaped ornaments, also with clear DEI GRA(TIA), full but slightly weaker crosslions-castles, AVF with very light rainbow toning. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $300-$450.

525. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer F, ex-Hubbard. 13.86 grams. Broad flan for the type but with flat peripheries, good full cross-lions-castles and shield but the latter slightly doubled, as is the full oMF to the left, lightly toned AVF with areas of green-gold residue on shield. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

526. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer F, ex-Hubbard. 13.36 grams. Odd-shaped flan with nice full cross-lions-castles and shield with full oMF to left below clear bottom half of penultimate digit 1 of date, flat peripheries due to uneven thickness, lightly toned AVF. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

527. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer D (ca. 1630), ex-Hubbard. S-M18a; KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 13.60 grams. Roundish AVF with full cross featuring exaggerated fleur-tips, full oMD and denomination 4 flanking nearly full shield, all well centered within flat peripheries ringed with rainbow toning, blunted points on edge. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

528. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Charles II, assayer G, neat shape, rare. S-M20; KM-39; Cal-Type 91. 13.28 grams. Squarish flan with tail in one corner, nearly full and well-detailed cross and shield with full assayer G to left (style of ca. 1668), lightly toned Fine with some old marks. Estimate: $200-$300.

529. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, 1732 F, ex-Hubbard. S-M26; KM-40a; Cal1096. 13.40 grams. Very thick, squarish flan with well-centered full cross-lions-castles, full 732 of date above oMF to left of off-center shield, old-toned AVF with crudely plugged hole at top. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

530. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible (F), variety with three tiny castles in each quadrant, rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M12a; KM-unl (32.1 for type); Cal-unl (Type 125). 6.83 grams. Off-center Fine+ with flat peripheries but good full shield and cross, the latter clearly exhibiting the strange castle variety that occurred for 1 and 2 reales only, lightly toned all over. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

531. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer F, quadrants of cross transposed, rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M12a; KM-unl (32.1 for type); Cal-unl (Type 125). 6.70 grams. Odd-shaped flan with thick protrusion, full shield and cross despite flat areas, bold denomination II to right and clear assayer F to left, full HISPANIARVN (N instead of M) and figure-eight stops in legend, toned AVF with hairline edge-crack. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

532. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer F (pre-dated type), ex-Hubbard. S-M12a; KM-32.1; Cal-610. 6.71 grams. Broad flan with choice full cross-lions-castles and shield (both well centered) with oMF to left inside clear bottom of GRATIA in legend, also with king’s ordinal III and boxy x-shape stop visible, very lightly toned AXF. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

533. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer A, ex-Hubbard. S-M16; KM-32.2; Cal-Type 126. 6.94 grams. Broad flan in a fat barrel shape (more like later issues) with good full cross and shield despite flat areas, clear oMA (possible A/F) and king’s ordinal III with boxy x-shape stop in legend, lightly toned XF with sediment on fields. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

534. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, 1730 R, ex-Hubbard. S-M24; KM-35a; Cal-795. 6.68 grams. Rhomboid flan with nearly full and well-detailed cross and shield, both well centered within flat peripheries, the latter with bold full oMR to left next to clear 173 of date, richly toned XF. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

535. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left and assayer O to right, rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M11; KM-unl (26 for type); Cal-unl (Type 88). 3.19 grams. Choice and well-centered full cross-lions-castles and shield with clear oMO to left and O to right, legends mostly flat, lightly toned VF. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

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536. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer o (small) to right, mintmark oM to left, rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M11; KM-26; Cal-224. 2.82 grams. Good full cross (doubled on right side) and choice full shield with bold oM to left and o to right, nicely toned XF with minor edge-splits, some legend. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

537. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O to right, mintmark oM to left, ex-Hubbard. S-M11; KM-26; Cal-224. 3.41 grams. Choice example with 100% full inner details and legends, also nearly full crown, lightly toned AXF. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

538. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, Philip III, assayer F (pre-dated type), reverse struck from a ½-real die, unique, NGC AU 53. S-M12a; KM-27.1; Cal-482. 2.97 grams. Very bold strike on a broad flan, the full cross-lions-castles and shield exceptionally well detailed plus clear oMF and denomination I, also with part of GRATIA visible, the reverse legend (with figure-eight stop) complete as the smaller ½R design (first we have seen), richly toned all over. NGC #8213264-012. Estimate: $500-up.

539. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, 1610/09, assayer not visible (F or F/A), exHubbard. KM-27.2; Cal-Type 102. 3.22 grams. Very bold full 0/9 of date above mintmark oM, denomination I to right, good full shield and cross, lightly toned AVF with parts of edge slightly crude (as made). Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

540. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, 163(?) D, rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M18a; KM-28; Cal-Type 199. 3.28 grams. Full but off-center cross, nearly full shield with bold oMD (the o triple-punched) inside clear bottom of 163 of date, the final digit unclear (only 0, 1, 2, or 3 are possible, all of which are quite rare), nicely toned F/VF. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

541. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, 1634 (P), very rare. S-M19; KM-unl (28 for type); Cal-unl (Type 199). 3.49 grams. Odd-shaped flan (squarish but with two rounded sides) with nearly full well-centered cross, clear bottom half of 34 of date above mintmark oM, lightly toned with some dark areas near edge, VG/AVF overall. Estimate: $250-up.

542. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, 1658 P, struck from 2R dies, extremely rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M19; KM-unl (28 for type); Cal-708. 3.14 grams. Great full cross-lions-castles, bold oMP to left of nearly full shield, bottoms of all four digits of date visible, richly toned Fine+ with small edgecrack (odd-shaped flan), all details oversized as struck from 2R dies (exactly matching the single-known 2R example for that year). Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

543. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, 166(?) G, rare, ex-Hubbard. 3.15 grams. Full oMG inside of clear 166 of date (last digit flat; if 6 or 7, then this is Philip IV posthumous, if 8 or 9, then this is Charles II; rare either way), nearly full and well-centered cross, lightly toned AVG. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

544. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, 1720 (J), very rare. S-M22; KM-30; Cal-486. 3.34 grams. Bold 20 of date, most of shield and cross, F/VG with very light toning. Estimate: $200-$300.

545. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, 1730 G/R, rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M25; KM-unl (30 for type); Cal-unl (Type 77). 3.24 grams. Perfectly triangular flan with 100% full and bold 1730 date and G/R assayer, most of shield and nearly full cross, richly toned Fine. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

546. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, 1731/0 F, ex-Hubbard. S-M26; KM-unl (30 for type); Cal-498. 3.16 grams. Oblong flan with bold oM mintmark and 31 of date (rare so clear), full but slightly oxidized cross (rusty color), toned Fine overall. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

547. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, Philip II, assayer O to right, mintmark oM to left, no king’s name in legend, ex-Hubbard. S-M11; KM-20; Cal-126. 1.62 grams. Broad flan with most of legends (DEI) GRATIA HISP(A)N / + RVM ET INDIA(RVM RE)X with figure-eight stops, full but off-center crosslions-castles (doubled at bottom only), choice full crown and monogram (well centered) with clear oM to left and O to right, toned AXF with some brown sediment in crevices. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

548. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, Philip II, assayer F to right, mintmark oM to left, new monogram with retrograde L, S above middle, rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M12; KM-20; Cal-131. 1.56 grams. Bold full crown and monogram with clear oM to left (just the top of the assayer to right visible), good full cross-lions-castles with curious figure-eight ornament after REX in legend, black-toned VF. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

549. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, Philip III, assayers F-oD, with F at top left, oM at top right, and oD below monogram, rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M14a; KM-20; Cal-132 (under Ph. II). 1.64 grams. Choice full monogram with bold full F, oM, and oD, full but off-center cross-and-tressure with some legend on that side, VF with light brown and black staining, edge-split, and hole through the crown. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300. 550. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, 1610 F, ex-Hubbard. S-M17; KM-21; Cal-393. 1.72 grams. Very choice full cross-lions-castles and monogram due to black oxidation around details, also bold full oM to left, assayer F to right, and fleur below monogram, full 0 of date in legend with possible evidence of under-digit (surprisingly common, but unknown with clean F versus F/A), lightly toned AVF. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

551. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, 1616/5 F, extremely rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M17; KM-unl (21 for type); Cal-unl (Type 86). 1.72 grams. Nearly full 616/5 of date in legend (with edge-split on the last digit), good full monogram with oM to left and “E” punched over small F to right, good full cross, lightly toned VF with sediment in crevices, hole in crown. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

552. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, 1619/8/7 (D/F), very rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M18; KM-unl (21 for type); Cal-unl (Type 86). 1.68 grams. Clear date except for last digit (a double-overdate mess), bold full oM to left and *-fleur-* below full but partially weak monogram, full cross, Fine with crusty on fields and lots of fine scratches. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

553. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, 1622/1/0 D, extremely rare. S-M18a; KM-unl (22 for type); Cal-unl (Type 169). 1.59 grams. Messy but full 22 of date (the under-digits less certain), full assayer D to right of crude monogram (full crown above), most of cross, VG with old test-marks in edge. Estimate: $200-$300.

554. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, 1645 P, extremely rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M19; KM-unl (22 for type); Cal-unl (Type 169). 1.55 grams. Off-center strike resulting in full date consisting of a clear 164 and rather skinny 5 (less certain), full oMP, •fleur• below monogram, nearly full cross, richly toned Fine+. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

555. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, 1667 G, posthumous Philip IV, rare. S-M19a; KM-unl (22 for type); Cal-574. 1.43 grams. Oblong flan with very clear full oMG and 667 of date, most of monogram, good full cross (well centered), AVF with dark toning on fields. Estimate: $250-$375.

556. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, 1689 (L), rare. S-M21; KM-23; Cal-unl (Type 35). 1.16 grams. Small teardrop-shaped flan with very bold full 89 of date, nearly full cross, G/VG with lightly rainbow-toned fields. Estimate: $200-$300.

557. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, 1691 (L), rare. S-M21; KM-unl (23 for type); Cal-unl (Type 35). 1.73 grams. Clear bottom half of 691 of date, nearly full crown, well-centered full cross, VG. Estimate: $200-$300.

558. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, 1709 J, very rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M22; KM-24; Cal-218. 1.52 grams. Full 170 of date but last digit weak, full oMJ, well-centered full monogram, lightly toned Good with lots of green encrustation. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

559. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, 1720 (J), very rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M22; KM-24; Cal-229. 1.93 grams. Good full crown with clear 720 above, nearly full cross-lions-castles (slightly off-center), very lightly toned Fine. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

560. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, 1721 (J), very rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M22; KM-24; Cal-230. 1.66 grams. Rather off-center obverse with full 21 of date near center as a result, nearly full cross (only slightly off-center), VG with very light toning. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

561. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, 1724 (D), very rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M22a; KM-unl (24 for type); Cal-233. 1.53 grams. Clear bottom half of all four digits of date, full oM, most of monogram and crown, also nearly full cross-lions-castles, lightly toned Fine+. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

562. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, Louis I, 1725 (D), very rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M23; KM-25; Cal-7. 1.62 grams. Off-center obverse with still-bold monogram below full crown, above which is a weaker but clear 25 of date, also with clear (L)V- of the king’s name, most of cross (also off-center) with some faint scratches on that side, overall AVF, lightly toned. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $500-up.

563. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, 1732/1 F, rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M26; KM-24a; Cal-241. 1.60 grams. Bold full date above oM mintmark (the top of the under-digit I peeking above the 2), rest of obverse weaker, most of cross, very lightly toned AVF. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

564. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, 1733 F, rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M26; KM-24a; Cal-244. 1.27 grams. Bold full oMF below 173 of date (last digit weaker but certain), good full cross, brown-toned AVF with dark oxidation. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

565. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, 1733 (F), rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M26; KM-24a; Cal-244. 1.09 grams. Small, pentagonal flan with full date and oM mintmark, messy full cross with golden residue on that side, otherwise toned AVF. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

Lima Silver Cobs

Early Pillars Type

566. PERU, Lima, 2 reales, Philip II, assayer R (Rincón) to left, motto PLVSVL-T above denomination. S-L1; KM-8; Cal-333. 6.09 grams. Bold full shield with small R to left, full crown above, and nearly full legends with HISP / NIARVM (very rare type), full but doubled pillars, VF deeply contrasting toning over porous surfaces. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

Shield Type

567. PERU, Lima, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, P-8 (flat top) to left, *-oD to right, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census, ex-Viceroy of Toledo. S-L4; KM-14; Cal-655. 27.40 grams. Superb full inner details and nearly full legends, with luster all over per the exceptional grade, no doubling and no interior flatness, the perfect coin for the grade-conscious connoisseur, with neat old pedigree to boot. NGC #8383938-001. Pedigreed to the Viceroy of Toledo Collection (Aureo auction of April 2007, lot 126), stated on label. Estimate: $3,000-up.

568. PERU, Lima, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-8 (round top) to left, P-oD to right, NGC AU details / cleaned. S-L4; KM-14; Cal-654. 27.02 grams. Full flan with 100% full legends and crown and great full inner details, trivial doubling, interior flan-crack, traces of light toning. NGC #8384143-002. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

569. PERU, Lima, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, P-8 to left, *-oD to right. S-L4; KM-14; Cal-655. 25.36 grams. Typically broad flan with full crown and most of legend including full PHILIPPVS, good full cross and shield, all a bit dark and corroded but still nice. Estimate: $500-$750.

570. PERU, Lima, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-ii to left, P-oD to right, PCGS AU55, finest known in PCGS census. S-L4; KM-9; Cal-338. Nice full cross and shield without doubling or flatness, full crown and some legend, muted luster, sediment in crevices, the highest graded by PCGS with only two finer at NGC. PCGS #40799743. Estimate: $400-$600.

572. PERU, Lima, cob ¼ real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, P-oD flanking castle, *-P flanking lion. S-L4; KMunl (2 for type); Cal-unl (Type 56). 0.47 gram. Bold full inner details and small parts of legend (enough to see that the king’s name is on the lion side, opposite the norm), AU- details with surface porosity and some holes from corrosion, contrastingly toned. Estimate: $200-$300.

571. PERU, Lima, cob ¼ real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, unique mule struck with ½R obverse die with P to left, •D to right, star below monogram. S-L4; KM-unl (2 for type); Cal-unl (Type 56). 0.81 gram. Crazy muling error with choice full monogram on obverse and lion in crowned shield on reverse, small parts of legend visible, deeply toned AU details with very light surface porosity, the first and only example of this error we have ever seen or heard of, very important for the Peruvian and/or cuartilla specialist. Estimate: $1,500-up.

573. PERU, Lima, cob ¼ real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, * to right of castle, P-* flanking lion. S-L4; KM-unl (2 for type); Cal-unl (Type 56). 0.67 gram. Broad flan for the type with much of king’s name in legend around well-detailed full castle, the lion weaker and off-center, nicely toned VF. Estimate: $200-$300.

574. PERU, Lima, cob ¼ real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-P flanking castle. S-L4; KM-2; Cal-102. 0.69 gram. Good full castle and lion and most of both crowns, deeply toned XF with slight surface porosity. Estimate: $200-$300.

575. PERU, Lima, cob ¼ real, Philip II, assayer I to left, * to right of castle, rare. S-unl; KM-unl (2 for type); Cal-unl (Type 56). 0.37 gram. Good full castle with clear I to left and * to right (rare assayer Jacomé Bricanino, who Jorge Proctor revealed in 2022 was behind the non-sequential 1592 issue, all in ¼R), lion and crown above both full but a little corroded, overall XF, contrastingly toned. Estimate: $250-$375.

Pillars and Waves

576. PERU, Lima, cob 8 reales, 1684 V, PCGS VF details / environmental damage. S-L6; KM-24; Cal-589. 27.17 grams. Full cross (slightly doubled) and pillars (slightly off-center, resulting in bold ANO between quatrefoils in legend), two bold dates and part of a third, all three mintmarks and assayers, some weak strike, low-contrast toning with patch of dark oxidation at edge on cross side. PCGS #49167930. Estimate: $250-$375.

577. PERU, Lima, cob 8 reales, 1695 R. S-L12; KM-24; Cal-600. 27.26 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves (slightly off-center) and crosslions-castles, both with slight doubling at top (displaced crown / denomination), attractively toned AXF with minor edge-splits. Estimate: $500-$750.

578. PERU, Lima, cob 8 reales, 1698 H. S-L13; KM-24; Cal-605. 26.86 grams. Fine with patchy dark toning, full cross-lions-castles, full but slightly doubled pillars-and-waves, three mintmarks and two assayers. Estimate: $250-$375.

579. PERU, Lima, cob 8 reales, 1742 V. S-L22; KM-34a; Cal-1321. Choice full cross-lions-castles, the other side off-center and doubled but with one full pillar and date, partial second date in legend, third date below cross, lightly toned AU with areas of light surface corrosion. Estimate: $500-$750.

580. PERU, Lima, cob 8 reales, 1751 (R). S-L23; KM-44; Cal-449. 27.01 grams. Neatly pillow-shaped flan with typically flat and sloping peripheries but clear top half of date in two places (between pillars and below cross), deeply toned VF with tiny edge-split. Estimate: $250-$375.

581. PERU, Lima, cob 8 reales, 1752 R, rare. S-L23; KM-unl (44 for type); Cal-450. 27.07 grams. Thick and chunky flan (almost rectangular) with typically crude strike showing just the centers, the date clear nonetheless (desirable as the final issue of Lima cobs), technically XF or better but peripherally flat, lightly toned on fields. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

Potosí Silver Cobs

Shield Type

582. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer M/R, extremely rare. S-P2; KM-5.1; Cal-unl (Type 195). 27.34 grams. Broad flan with nearly full legends (including D,G,ISPANIARVM) and very choice full inner details, the shield and cross-lions-castles exceptionally bold and so well detailed as to be easily matched with Rincón dies, the M/R also very clear and bold (as are the mintmark and denomination), which is why this was the first 8 reales to be identified as such to establish physically that undocumented assayer M was definitively the second assayer of Potosí. AXF with toning around details, crudely holed at bottom of shield. It is worth noting that the obverse of Sellschopp-29 / Paoletti-49 is a die-match with this coin, but neither author recognized it as M/R. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

583. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period), “heavy” lions in cross, rare, NGC AU details / cleaned. S-P4; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 27.26 grams. Broad round flan (“Great Module”) with choice full crown and legends including full PHILIPPVS, also choice full cross-lions-castles with distinctive lions (unique to this assayer and this period, Sellschopp-155, missing in Paoletti) and well-detailed full shield with P-B to left and o-VIII to right, minimal doubling, incipient toning in crevices. NGC #8384143-001. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

584. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer L/L/? (2nd period?), no H in HISPANIARVM, small crown, rare. KM-5.1; Cal-670. 27.01 grams. Very broad flan extending past the outer border in places, full legends with clear D,G,ISPANIARVM (like Sellschopp-53 et seq and Paoletti-56 but different dies), welldetailed full shield and crown (small variety) and (slightly doubled) cross-lions-castles, very clear P-L/L that is punched over a previous letter that is traditionally believed to be B but looks more like M on this example (which gibes with the fact that the tressure-dimples around the cross are deep, and aspect that changed with assayer B, hence also this issue could be from L’s 1st period instead), lightly toned VF with traces of sediment in crevices. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of October 1992, with original lot-tag 789. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

585. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer L/L/? (2nd period?), no H in HISPANIARVM, large crown, rare. KM-5.1; Cal-670. 24.75 grams. Similar to the previous lot but different dies, this with notably larger crown above the shield, also a very broad flan extending past the outer border in places, the legends full with particularly complete PHILIPPVS, full crown and shield and cross-lions-castles, bold P-L/L that is punched over a previous letter traditionally believed to be B but actually looks more like M (combined with deep tressure-dimples around the cross, hence possibly from 1stperiod L instead), VF details with surface porosity and low weight. Estimate: $750-$1,100.

586. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (2nd period). S-P6; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 27.09 grams. Broad flan with full crown and lots of legend, choice full cross and shield, bold denomination o-VIII, assayer doubled, VF with darkly contrasting toning in crevices, punch-mark below cross, die-variety per Sellschopp-148 / Paoletti-66. Estimate: $300-$450.

587. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer C below erased B or B/L, rare. S-P5; KM-5.1; Cal-671. 27.28 grams. Exceptionally broad flan extending well past the outer border in places, nearly full legends and crown, choice full cross-lions-castles and shield (very well detailed) with bold P-erasure-C to left and o-VIII to right, AXF with toning in crevices, a mix of known dies (obverse of Paoletti-59 and reverse of Paoletti-60). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

588. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer C below erased B or B/L, rare. S-P5; KM-5.1; Cal-671. 18.98 grams. Small diameter due to loss of about 9 grams shaved from the edge, also with vertically shifted double-strike to left of shield rendering two C’s (similar to lot 1102 of the “Americas” sale) that at various times has been considered a separate die variety but is actually the same Paoletti-59 obverse mixed with Paoletti-60 reverse as the prior lot, VF with dark toning in crevices on obverse only. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

589. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer C or B/C below erased B or B/L, rare. KM-5.1; Cal-Type 195. 26.09 grams. A previously unrecorded obverse die with details similar to known examples of B/C but the assayer unfortunately too weak to tell, a great coin otherwise with choice full crown and legends and inner details on an exceptionally broad flan that extends past the outer border in many places, VF+ with light sediment on fields. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

590. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B/C under erased B or B/L, very rare, ex-Sellschopp (Plate), Grunthal-Sellschopp Plate. S-P6; KM-5.1; Cal-unl (Type 195). 24.47 grams. Choice full inner details with very bold P-erasure-B/C (a traditional rarity) and denomination o-VIII, much bold legend and full crown despite some edge-loss due to rough jewelry removal, attractively toned VF with great pedigree. Pedigreed to the Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1988, with original lot-tag 461) and Plate Coin 144 in his book Las acuñaciones de las cecas de Lima, La Plata y Potosí 1568-1651 (1971), also Plate Coin 298 on page 139 of Grunthal-Sellschopp’s The Coinage of Peru (1978). Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

591. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (early 3rd period), ex-Sellschopp (Plate), GrunthalSellschopp Plate. S-P10; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 27.01 grams. Broad flan extending past the outer border in a couple places, with full crown and legends, choice full interior details including bold assayer that appears to be a makeshift B crafted from an S-punch, AXF with toning in crevices, desirable pedigree. Pedigreed to the Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1988, with original lot-tag 486) and Plate Coin 156 in his book Las acuñaciones de las cecas de Lima, La Plata y Potosí 15681651 (1971), also Plate Coin 307 on page 142 of Grunthal-Sellschopp’s The Coinage of Peru (1978). Estimate: $750-$1,100.

592. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer not visible (style of early 3rd-period B). S-P10; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 25.92 grams. Broad flan extending past the outer border in places, with lots of legend and nearly full crown, good full cross and shield but flat where the mintmark-assayer should appear, XF details with light surface corrosion, darkly toned in crevices. Estimate: $350-$500.

593. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (mid-3rd period). S-P10; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 26.85 grams. Fine+ with choice full crown and much legend, full but centrally weak cross-lions-castles and shield with full P-B to left showing odd circular flaw on the bottom of the B that makes it look like it is over another letter (this particular part of 3rd period known for small or broken B’s), contrastingly toned. Estimate: $250-$375.

594. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (late 3rd period). S-P10; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 27.34 grams. Very welldetailed full shield and cross with distinctive style of castles with four windows(Sellschopp-182 / Paoletti-84), nearly full crown and some legend, XF with contrasting encrustation in crevices. Estimate: $250-$375.

595. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer A, ex-Sellschopp (Plate). S-P11; KM-5.1; Cal-674. 26.71 grams. Beautifully toned XF+ with choice full shield and cross-lions-castles, full P-A, interesting 180-degree double-strike on obverse manifest only in the legend, desirable pedigree. Pedigreed to the Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1988, with original lot-tag 525) and Plate Coin 213 in his book Las acuñaciones de las cecas de Lima, La Plata y Potosí 1568-1651 (1971). Estimate: $750-$1,100.

596. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer A. S-P11; KM-5.1; Cal-674. 27.19 grams. Unusually bold cross-lions-castle and assayer, also full shield and denomination plus lots of legend as struck on a broad, slightly odd-shaped flan, XF with dark toning around details. Estimate: $500-$750.

597. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer A. S-P11; KM-5.1; Cal-674. 27.75 grams. Thick and slightly overweight flan with well-detailed full cross and shield that are slightly double-struck in such a way as to render the assayer boldly twice, deeply toned AXF with edge-split, gold-colored residue on obverse. Estimate: $300-$450.

598. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (4th period). S-P12; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 26.85 grams. Broad flan with full crown and much legend including full PHILIPPVS, well-detailed full cross-lions-castles and shield with particularly bold P-B to left, attractively toned XF with hole at top of cross. Pedigreed to the Coins & Antiquities, Ltd (Almanzar) auction of September 1986, with original lot-tag 113. Estimate: $200-$300.

599. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (4th period). S-P12; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 27.12 grams. Round but unevenly thick flan with good full shield and cross-lions-castles (the latter slightly doubled), also nearly full crown, VF+ with nice natural toning (light). Estimate: $200-$300.

600. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer RL. S-P13; KM-5.1; Cal-675. 27.16 grams. Oddly oblong flan with full crown and lots of legend (curious peripheral doubling on reverse making it look like EET INDIARVM), bold full cross and shield and P-RL, richly old-toned VF with traces of reddish sediment on shield, cataloged in 1981 as “a beautiful cob with fully legible legends.” Pedigreed to the Galerie des Monnaies (New Orleans) auction of July 1981 (lot 561) and to the Ponterio auction of June 1993, with original lot-tag 683. Estimate: $400-$600.

601. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer RL. S-P13; KM-5.1; Cal-675. 27.37 grams. Very bold AXF with well-detailed full cross-lions-castles, crown, and shield, clear RL assayer, nearly full king’s name in legend, nicely toned VF+ with a few dark spots. Estimate: $400-$600.

602. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th period, early style). S-P14; KM-unl (5.1 for type); Cal-672. 26.68 grams. Well-detailed full shield and cross-and-tressure with traces of doubling, nearly full crown and bold PHILIPVS [sic] in legend, borders of boxes and distinctive X-pattern of fleurs in New Burgundy, silvery XF. Estimate: $300-$450.

603. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th period, early style). S-P14; KM-unl (5.1 for type); Cal-672. 24.61 grams. Broad flan with lots of legend and full crown, full shield and cross with distinctive “alien head” lions per Sellschopp-280, misshapen assayer due to slight doubling, steel-gray toning on lightly corroded surfaces, AU details otherwise. From the “Randwijk Hoard” (Laurens Schulman auction of February 1990) found in the Netherlands in 1987. Estimate: $250-$375.

604. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th period, borders of x’s). S-P14; KM-5.5; Cal-unl (cf 672). 27.29 grams. Nicely centered on a round flan (albeit of uneven thickness) with complete borders of x’s on both sides, full P-B, good full shield and cross-lions-castles, very lightly toned XF with spots of green and black. Estimate: $350-$500.

605. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (late 5th period). S-P14; KM-unl (5.1 for type); Cal-672. 27.51 grams. Good full shield and cross with lions matching those of curved-leg R, bold full P-B and denomination o-VIII, compact flan (thick), AXF. Estimate: $300-$450.

606. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (late 5th period). S-P14; KM-unl (5.1 for type); Cal-672. 27.32 grams. Full cross and shield (the latter slightly doubled), clear P-B, nearly full crown, VF. Estimate: $250-$375.

607. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg), ex-Sellschopp (Plate), Grunthal-Sellschopp Plate. S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. 26.32 grams. Broad flan with some bold legend including full king’s ordinal III, full P-R to left of nice full shield, the cross also full but weaker due to concavity, lightly toned XF with great pedigree. Pedigreed to the Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1988, with original lot-tag 561) and Plate Coin 287 in his book Las acuñaciones de las cecas de Lima, La Plata y Potosí 1568-1651 (1971), also Plate Coin 359 on page 155 of Grunthal-Sellschopp’s The Coinage of Peru (1978). Estimate: $350-$500.

608. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg). S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. 26.67 grams. Bold VF with nice toning, great full shield with P-R to left and nearly full crown above, also good full cross-lions-castles. Pedigreed to the Coins & Antiquities, Ltd (Almanzar) auction of September 1986, with original lot-tag 115. Estimate: $300-$450.

609. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg). S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. 27.12 grams. Bold full shield and cross contrasted with darkly toned fields, AVF. Pedigreed to the Coins & Antiquities, Ltd (Almanzar) auction of May 1987, with original lot-tag 213. Estimate: $250-$375.

610. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg). S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. 26.49 grams. Very bold assayer to left of good full shield, the cross also full, but with some doubling here and there, AVF with deeply contrasting toning. Estimate: $250-$375.

611. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg). S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. 27.55 grams. Unevenly struck with flat areas mixed with choice details (net AVF) including one castle, most of shield, king’s name and ordinal, and denomination o-VIII, traces of verdigris, odd arc-shaped flan-crack in center of shield. Estimate: $200-$300.

612. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg). S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. 26.92 grams. Bold but doubled cross, full but slightly corroded shield (weak assayer) with bold king’s ordinal III in legend, net AVF details with black toning in crevices. Estimate: $200-$300.

613. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q/R (curved leg), rare. S-P17; KM-10; Cal-915. 20.07 grams. Oblong shape due to corrosion-loss on edge, still with full shield and cross but also a full and clear Q/R, net Fine, typically silvery. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher tag 85A-213826 (certificate missing). Estimate: $500-$750.

614. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer C, rare, ex-Atocha Research Collection. S-P16; KM-10; Cal-unl (Type 164). 24.86 grams. Broad flan of varying thickness (with minor corrosion near edge only), good full shield with bold full P-C to left (one of the clearest examples we have ever seen), full but doubled cross, VF details with contrasting toning. Interestingly, this coin was cataloged under the category UNCERTAIN in the Atocha Research Collection, as Philip III assayer C was unknown at the time (1988). From the Atocha Research Collection (coin 220), with original Fisher tag 85A-237439 (certificate missing). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

615. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q/C, rare. S-P16; KM-10; Cal-914. 25.17 grams. Very solid flan for salvage (VF with minimal surface corrosion), with choice full cross and shield, the latter with clear Q below dot inside a partially erased C below mintmark P, some dark toning in crevices. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher tag 85A-155904 (certificate missing). Estimate: $750-$1,100.

616. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q/C, rare, ex-Sellschopp (Plate), Grunthal-Sellschopp Plate, Paoletti Plate. S-P16; KM-10; Cal-914. 27.12 grams. Broad, somewhat oblong flan with parts of legend bold, including king’s name PHYLYPVS, also full P•Q with traces of previous assayer C under the Q, full shield and cross but centrally weak due to flan concavity, Fine overall, elegantly toned and highly pedigreed. Pedigreed to the Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1988, with original lot-tag 603) and Plate Coin 365 in his book Las acuñaciones de las cecas de Lima, La Plata y Potosí 1568-1651 (1971), also Plate Coin 405 on page 166 of Grunthal-Sellschopp’s The Coinage of Peru (1978), and Plate Coin 132 on page 103 of Paoletti’s 8 Reales Cobs of Potosí (2016). Estimate: $600-$900.

617. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer M/Q, quadrants of cross transposed, rare, ex-Sellschopp (Plate), Grunthal-Sellschopp Plate. S-P18; KM-unl (10 for type); Calunl (Type 164). 27.24 grams. Crudely unevenly thick flan with much central weakness in the otherwise full shield and cross, the nearly full crown well detailed on the other hand, and with clear M/Q assayer, king’s ordinal III, also full lion above castle in left half of cross, overall Fine with verdigris and brown toning/sediment, desirable pedigree. Pedigreed to the Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1988, with original lot-tag 607) and Plate Coin 374 in his book Las acuñaciones de las cecas de Lima, La Plata y Potosí 1568-1651 (1971), also Plate Coin 410 on page 167 of Grunthal-Sellschopp’s The Coinage of Peru (1978). Estimate: $500-$750.

618. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer M/Q, quadrants of cross transposed, rare. S-P18; KM-unl (10 for type); Cal-unl (Type 164). 20.92 grams. Bold full M/Q to left of full shield, the cross also full but partially doubled, VF interiors but with edgeloss from corrosion, black toning here and there. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher tag 85A-125291 (certificate missing). Estimate: $500-$750.

619. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer M (pre-dated type), quadrants of cross transposed. S-P18; KMunl (10 for type); Cal-920. 27.14 grams. Full cross with clear REX in legend, good full shield with bold P•M to left, denomination O-VIII to right inside PHYLYPVS III, nice VF with dark toning around details. Estimate: $300-$450.

620. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T (ca. 1620). S-P21; KM-10; Cal-Type 165. 24.52 grams. Full cross and shield with P+T to left and denomination O-VIII to right, XF details with lightly porous surfaces now lightly brown-toned, previously cataloged in Ponterio (with photo) as from the Atocha, Grade 1, with certificate, but now missing the tag and certificate. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of February 2000 (lot 348). Estimate: $250-$375.

621. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1628 T, “hunched over” lions, PCGS VF25. S-P24; KM-19a; Cal-1451. 24.30 grams. Squarish flan with good full shield and cross, the latter with bottom half of Z8 of date visible twice (“Z8Z8”) due to doubling in legend only, clear assayer T, both sides loaded with orange-sediment, inexplicably underweight. PCGS #49964542. Estimate: $250-$375.

622. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1629 T, denomination o-VIII, heavy-dot borders, PCGS XF40. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1454. 25.89 grams. Full 9 of date outside of full but doubled cross, choice full shield (well detailed) with •P•T to left and •o-VIII• to right, orange sediment in crevices, inexplicably slightly underweight. PCGS #49964544. Estimate: $250-$375.

623. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (late 1620s), “hunched over” lions, PCGS XF40, ex-Pat Johnson. S-P25; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 25.85 grams. Broad flan with doubling on both sides, full shield flanked by •P•T• and O-VIII, full cross with full Z of date in legend beyond which are the bottoms of I6Z from the doubling (misconstrued as 1622 by PCGS, contrary to the “hunched over” lions of 1627-9 only), orange sediment in crevices, inexplicably slightly underweight. PCGS #44628184. Pedigreed to the Pat Johnson Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $200-$300.

624. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (late 1620s), “hunched over” lions. S-P25; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 26.92 grams. Choice example with very bold full shield and cross-lions-castles, 16 of date visible (style of lions indicates 1627-29 only), clear P•T, very lightly toned AXF with a few edge-splits. Estimate: $250-$375.

625. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (1629-30), denomination 8, fine-dot borders, NGC MS 62. S-P25; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 27.43 grams. Superb full shield and cross-lionscastles (both well centered and well detailed) with frosty surface and faint luster per the grade (traces of orange sediment), clear •P•T and •8•, finest known in the NGC census for examples without visible dates. NGC #6963511-001. Estimate: $600-$900.

626. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1631 T, cross-fleury ornaments, NGC AU details / rev scratched. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1456. 26.63 grams. Broad flan with bold full PHILIPPVS IIII and 631 of date in legends, full cross (weak) and shield with clear PxT to left and x8x to right (the x’s being distinctive cross-fleury ornaments), lightly toned. NGC #8295584-001. Estimate: $350-$500.

627. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1634 T. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal1459. 28.76 grams. Choice full shield, the cross also full but off-center and slightly doubled, with bold full final digit 4 of date in legend, chunky overweight flan, lightly gray-toned VF. Estimate: $300-$450.

628. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer TR (mid- to late 1630s). S-P27; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 27.73 grams. Bold full cross-lions-castles, full but partially weak shield, Fine with contrasting toning around some details, thick flan (slightly overweight). Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 1993, with original lot-tag 683. Estimate: $200-$300.

629. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1642 FR/TR, very rare. S-P28; KM-unl (19a for type); Cal-unl (Type 327). 26.51 grams. Very bold full FR assayer with traces of smaller TR inside, clear 64Z of date, typically chunky flan with full but weak shield and cross (the latter off-center), deeply toned VG. Estimate: $350-$500.

630. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1644, assayer not visible, “furry” lions, rare. KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 27.29 grams. Better grade (XF+ or even AU) with good full cross and shield (the latter slightly doubled), full 44 of date visible in legend straddling an edge-crack (one 4 weak at 11 o’clock and the other bold at top). Estimate: $300-$450.

631. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1646 T, upper half of shield transposed, unique. S-P30; KM-unl (19a for type); Cal-unl (Type 327). 26.19 grams. This coin is a fascinating puzzle, as the important pieces are all there (full shield and cross) but obfuscated by a rotated double-strike that requires an examination of both strikes to get the whole picture. Most obvious is the fact that the upper half of the shield is transposed, the first and only example we have seen for the mid- to late 1640s (based on the “furry” lions in the cross); but upon close examination you can also see P-T to the left of the shield and a full small 6 of the date at 11 o’clock outside the cross, preceded by the bottom of a small 4 nestled in the border of dots (the small digits a characteristic of 1646-47 only). The question, however, is whether that 6 of the date is the final digit or the second digit (hence 1647 is also possible), as it is positioned at the point of the tressure-brace of the second strike, which would be about 10 o’clock instead. In any case, the coin is no worse than Fine+ for wear, with light contrasting toning, XRF tested at 97% silver (a rather high fineness, perhaps to somehow make up for the fraudulent coins that were being produced at this time). Estimate: $1,000-up.

632. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1646 V/TR, very rare. S-P32; KM-unl (19a for type); Cal-unl (Type 327). 27.99 grams. Broad flan with great full shield and cross within the confines of a VF grade (lightly toned), but with crude edge (as made) and flat peripheries nevertheless containing a full 4 and bottom of 6 of date (small digits), the V/TR full and matching others but a bit indistinct on this example. Estimate: $350-$500.

633. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 164(6 or 7), assayer not visible. KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 25.68 grams. Full cross with bold full 16 of date in small digits (1646-47 only) due to doubling in legend, also full but very small denomination 8 to right of nearly full shield, overall About Fine with toning in crevices, edge-crack, somewhat crude with much weak strike and inexplicably slightly underweight. Estimate: $200-$300.

634. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1648 Z/R, with crown-alone countermark (extremely rare variety) on cross, very rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P34; KM-unl (19a for type); Cal-unl (Type 327). 24.42 grams. Fascinating coin with good full shield flanked by full denomination •oo• to right and assayer Z/R to left (not Z/TR as proposed by Ponterio and Mastalir, as TR ended in 1647, by our records), off-center cross with 100% full countermark (Mastalir’s K1c, just five known), bottom half of 8 visible in doubled legend, unevenly struck AVF with a few dark spots, edge-crack. Plate Coin on page 242 of Part B (The Countermarks of 1652) of Robert Mastalir’s book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint 1649-1652: The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), also pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of July 1994 (lot 799). Estimate: $600-$900.

635. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1649 Z, with crowned-L countermark on cross, extremely rare, NGC AU details / environmental damage, finest and only example in NGC census, Mastalir Plate. S-P34; KM-R19b; Cal-unl (Type 321). Very broad flan with 100% full crown and legends including PHELIPVS and 1649 date, plus choice full inner details, the shield side slightly doubled and the cross side slightly off-center with most of countermark visible in bottom-right quadrant, possibly unique (not listed in Lázaro), deeply toned, with slight traces of porosity near edge. NGC #8295584-002. Plate Coin on page 33 of Part A (The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage) and on page 111 of Part B (The Countermarks of 1652) of Robert Mastalir’s book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint 1649-1652: The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021). Estimate: $10,000-up.

636. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1650 O, with two crowned-O countermarks on the cross side. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 26.78 grams. Very broad flan with great full shield and cross, the latter with bold 165 of date and two nearly full countermarks, full P-O to left and denomination 8 to right of shield, VF with contrasting toning, somewhat rare as non-shipwreck. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

637. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1650 (modern 5, with dots, date at 11 to 1 o’clock) O, with crowned-•F• (two dots) countermark on shield, NGC AU 58 (c/s AU strong), exBrameld. S-P35; KM-unl (19b for type); Cal-unl (Type 327). 27.35 grams. Very broad flan extending well past the outer border in places, with edgecrack associated with a bold full countermark on well-detailed full shield, full P•O• to left, full cross-and-tressure with bold full •6•5•0 date followed by five-dot ornament at top, light orange sediment in crevices (rare as non-salvage). NGC #8384171-012. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

638. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer C below erased B or B/L, very rare. S-P5; KM-4.2; Cal-524. 13.35 grams. Full and finely detailed but slightly doubled shield with clear assayer C to left (the erasure lost to doubling), nearly full crown, the full crosslions-castles also doubled and slightly off-center, also holed at the top, overall XF with toning in crevices. Estimate: $400-$600.

639. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1619 T. S-P21; KM-9; Cal-777. 13.56 grams. Most of 619 of date visible outside of full but off-center cross, the bold full shield also off-center with equally bold P+T to left, richly toned AVF. Estimate: $300-$450.

640. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1629 T, date as “6129,” unique. S-P26; KM-unl (17a for type); Cal-unl (Type 279). 13.33 grams. Full and bold IZ9 of date with clear but weaker 6 before it, the first example of this transposition error we have ever seen for this period, full but off-center cross (“flat” lions), choice full shield with bold full denomination O-iiii to right but fresh scratch to left, otherwise VF with faintly toned fields. Estimate: $500-up.

641. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer Z, ex-Ugaz. S-P34; KM-17a; Cal-Type 279. 13.99 grams. Crude flan with jagged edge (probably as made), most of cross and shield but peripheries flat, bold full assayer Z to left (enhanced by tooling), Fine with toning and copper color (but XRF shows good silver fineness). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

642. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, 1620 (T), rare. S-P21; KM-8; Cal-633. 6.58 grams. Bold full 6Zo of date outside of full cross, bold full shield, slightly silvery VF with tiny edge-split. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 19 (lot 867). Estimate: $350-$500.

643. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 1 real, 1636 TR, very rare. S-P27; KM-12a; Cal724. 3.55 grams. Clear P•TR to left of nearly full shield, good but off-center cross with bottom half of date visible, VF+ details but some dark patches on lightly oxidized surfaces. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 21 (lot 975). Estimate: $250-$375.

644. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, post-transitional (Transitional Type VIII/B), 1-PH-6 at top. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1500. 26.53 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles (all well centered, with traces of doubling), the 1-PH-6 particularly bold, also with clear king’s ordinal IIII, two dates and mintmarks and assayers, attractively toned non-salvage VF with hairline edge-crack. Estimate: $300-$450.

645. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 27.11 grams. Bold full pillars with full •PH• at top and very strong date, also nice full cross-lions-castles, attractively toned VF+ with a few old marks and traces of encrustation. Estimate: $300-$450.

646. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 26.81 grams. Slightly doubled non-toned XF+ with great full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, parts of all three dates and mintmarks and assayers visible, bold •PH•. Estimate: $350-$500.

647. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1655 E, PH at top, pomegranate above cross. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1509. 27.01 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, the latter slightly doubled, with two dates, three mintmarks and assayers, richly toned AVF. Estimate: $300-$450.

648. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1656 E, PH at top, pomegranate above cross, rare. S-P37a; KM-R21; Cal-1416. 27.43 grams. Choice bold details, especially the legend date (albeit tooled) due to slightly off-center pillars side (an unrecorded die, the cross side a die-match with Lázaro-146, rated R2), contrastingly toned XF+ with expertly repaired hole at edge on left side of crown above cross. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

649. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1657 E, 657 between pillars, 57 below cross, pomegranate above, with Guatemala sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on cross, rare, NGC VF details / holed, tooled (c/s XF standard). S-P37a; KM-R21; Cal-1422. 26.18 grams. Particularly fine style of Royal with smaller central elements (1R-sized punches for dates and assayer E to right of cross, for example) and more legend as a result (100% full details, no doubling or flatness), also with fancy, leafy pomegranate (versus the previous PH) below crown at top of pillars, deeply toned, with full countermark in bottom-left quadrant of cross, crudely holed at right end, the cross side a die-match with Lázaro-153 but the pillars side apparently unrecorded (despite the appearance of four other pillars sides in Lázaro). NGC #8381330-002. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.

650. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1658 E, pomegranate above cross. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1520. 27.55 grams. Full pillars-and-waves and cross despite flat areas, two dates and assayers, mostly darkly toned Fine. Estimate: $250-$375.

651. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1659 E. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal1523. 26.48 grams. Full pillars-and-waves, full but weaker cross, three full dates and mintmarks despite flat areas and distracting uneven toning, sediment, oxidation, and verdigris, overall AVF. Estimate: $300-$450.

652. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1663 E. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal1527. 27.61 grams. Nicely toned AVF with good full cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves, all three dates and mintmarks and assayers, parts of edge slightly crude (as made). Estimate: $350-$500.

653. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1665 E, date 665 below cross, PCGS VF35. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1530. 27.16 grams. Doubled and uneven strike with much flatness but full waves and nearly full cross, parts of all three dates (mislabeled as 1655 by PCGS, double-thick slab), richly toned. PCGS #49879591. Estimate: $200-$300.

654. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1670 E. S-P37b; KM-26; Cal701. 27.17 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves and cross with exceptionally well-detailed castles, flat peripheries, XF with traces of porosity and dark encrustation around details. Estimate: $200-$300.

655. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1676 E. S-P37b; KM-26; Cal-708. 27.53 grams. Superb full pillars-and-waves with well-detailed full crown at top, good full cross-lions-castles as well, three dates and mintmarks and assayers, CAROLVS visible, lightly toned VF+. Estimate: $400-$600.

656. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1678 E. S-P37b; KM-26; Cal711. 27.03 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves with most of crown above, full cross with both castles and one lion choice, bold date and two assayers, lightly toned XF+. Estimate: $350-$500.

657. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1682 V. S-P39; KM-R26; Cal-678. 27.60 grams. Typically broad flan with 100% full details, AVF details with lightly gilt surfaces, holed at top of pillars / near right end of cross, die-match with Lázaro-207 (R1). Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

658. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1683 V. S-P39; KM-26; Cal-721. 25.72 grams. Very broad flan but inexplicably underweight, with full but partially flat inner details (slightly off-center), some legend and both crowns, AVF with edge-split, some dark patches and spots of orange encrustation. Estimate: $250-$375.

659. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1684 VR, NGC AU details / holed. S-P40; KM-R26; Cal-680. Superb full details on both sides without any flatness or doubling or centering problems, also beautifully toned, the inevitable hole at top of cross (near top of pillars) mercifully small, die-match with Lázaro-213 (R1). NGC #8383657-001. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000.

660. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1685 VR. S-P40; KM-26; Cal-726. 26.75 grams. Full pillars-and-waves with very bold and full second date in legend due to off-center strike (lots of blank space past the border), the cross-lions-castles also full with third date below and parts of king’s name bold, three assayers, lightly toned VF+ with rather large edge-crack. Estimate: $300-$450.

661. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1686 VR. S-P40; KM-26; Cal-727. 27.32 grams. Barrel-shaped flan with full but lightly struck pillarsand-waves and cross-lions-castles, parts of all three dates and assayers and mintmarks, About Fine with contrasting sediment in crevices. Estimate: $250-$375.

662. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1687 VR. S-P40; KM-26; Cal-729. 27.75 grams. Choice full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, two bold dates and assayers, parts of all three assayers, richly toned AXF with edge-crack. Estimate: $350-$500.

663. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1688 VR, rare, NGC VF details / holed. S-P40; KM-R26; Cal-684. 26.53 grams.

Broad flan with beautiful full details on both sides due to deeply contrasting toning and general lack of flatness or doubling, die-match with Lázaro-223 (rated R3, but we note five entries are listed at NGC), strategically holed at the top of the pillars / through the O of CAROLVS. NGC #8384143-003. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000.

664. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1690 VR. S-P40; KM-26; Cal-733. 26.44 grams. Chunky flan with decent full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles despite minor doubling and flat areas, parts of all three dates and assayers, XF+ with light steel-gray toning and one small copper spot. Estimate: $250-$375.

665. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1692 VR. S-P40; KM-26; Cal-735. 26.10 grams. Broad flan with great full pillars-and-waves, full cross-lions-castles, two full dates and part of a third, well-toned VF with dark patches and surface oxidation, small edge-split. Estimate: $300-$450.

666. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1693 VR. S-P40; KM-26; Cal-736. 27.06 grams. Bold date inside full pillars-and-waves with right pillar leaning outward due to doubling, second date below full cross-lionscastles, non-toned XF+ with traces of surface porosity. Estimate: $250-$375.

667. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1697 F/CH, very rare. S-P42; KM-26; Cal-unl (Type 111). 26.48 grams. Chunky flan with much peripheral flatness but full pillars and nearly full cross nonetheless, clear date and assayer with faint CH behind it, lightly toned AVF with minor old scratches. Estimate: $500-$750.

668. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1698 F, rare, NGC AU details / holed, cleaned. S-P42; KM-R26; Cal-694. 26.95 grams. Choice full details with lovely toning all over, the tops of the pillars just slightly doubled but without any flatness or centering issues, typically holed at top of cross (near bottom of pillars), die-match with Lázaro-237 (R2), tied with one other for finest in the NGC census. NGC #8381330-003. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.

669. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1698 F, rare, PCGS XF details / plugged. S-P42; KM-R26; Cal-694. 27.15 grams. Same dies as previous lot (a match with Lázaro-237, R2) but with slightly more legend and wear, richly toned, with hole containing brasscolored plug at right end of cross / near top of pillars. PCGS #49563243. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

670. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1700 F. S-P42; KM-26; Cal746. 27.20 grams. Chunky flan with several sharp points on edge, bold date above waves, full right-hand pillar with clear assayer F at top left (traces of porosity on that side), most of cross, toned VF. Estimate: $250-$375.

671. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1706 Y, rare, NGC XF details / plugged, cleaned. S-P43a; KM-R31; Cal1478. 27.11 grams. Full inner details and most of legends, well-centered strike with minimal doubling for the period, toned on fields, die-match with Lázaro-246 (R3), tied with one other for finest in the NGC census, with expertly repaired hole in crown above cross / about 4 o’clock on pillars side. NGC #8381330-004. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.

672. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1709 Y, rare. S-P43a; KM-R31; Cal-1481. 26.27 grams. Small-diameter flan with nearly full king’s name in legend due to slightly off-center strike, rather worn (VG) with hole near top of pillars / 7 o’clock on cross side, toned in crevices with traces of gilding, die-match with Lázaro-250 (R3). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

673. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1722 Y. S-P43a; KM-31; Cal1558. 27.39 grams. Full pillars and cross, both well centered within flat peripheries, steel-toned Fine with edge-crack. Estimate: $200-$300.

674. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1737 E. S-P46; KM-31a; Cal1573. 27.51 grams. Typically chunky flan with good full pillars-and-waves, off-center full cross-lions-castles with full PHILIPP(VS) outside of bold third assayer, all three dates visible, black-toned XF with traces of surface oxidation. Estimate: $350-$500.

675. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1737 M/E, rare, NGC XF details / holed. S-P47; KM-R31a; Cal-1506. 26.67 grams. Broad flan for the period with small parts of the legends in addition to the choice full inner details, with slight doubling only on the upper part of the cross, great contrasting toning all over, die-match with Lázaro-287 (rated R2), curiously with clear assayer M at upper right but M/E at lower left and to right of cross, holed at top of pillars / left of cross. NGC #8384923-001. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

676. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1738 M, rare, NGC XF details / holed, Lázaro Plate. S-P47; KM-R31a; Cal-1508. 26.53 grams. Typically thick and perfectly round flan with choice, bold, full inner details (well centered) but no legends (small diameter), attractively toned, with neatly drilled hole to right of cross / left of pillars, rated R3 in Lázaro. NGC #8381330-005. Plate Coin 289A in the 2003 Addendum to Lázaro’s Los Redondos de Lima, Méjico y Potosí (1996). Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.

677. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1740 P, rare. S-P48; KM31a; Cal-1579. 26.84 grams. Lustrous, non-toned AU with slight surface porosity (a few dark spots), bold full pillars and cross (both well centered), parts of all three mintmarks and assayers (rare for this date). Estimate: $300-$450.

678. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1742 C. S-P49; KM-31a; Cal1583. 26.75 grams. Chunky flan with full pillars and cross, XF with some light black and red toning on fields, two bold assayers. Estimate: $250-$375.

679. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1743 C. S-P49; KM-31a; Cal-1584. 26.44 grams. Chunky XF with contrasting toning but surface porosity, excellent full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles with two dates and three assayers. Estimate: $250-$375.

680. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1747 q. S-P50; KM-31a; Cal-1590. 26.99 grams. Good full pillars-and-waves, off-center full cross, two full dates plus part of a third, chunky AXF with some surface oxidation. Estimate: $250-$375.

681. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1749 q. S-P50a; KM-40; Cal-511. 26.70 grams. Odd-shaped flan (squarish with shear-mark on one side) with choice full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, lightly toned XF+, two bold dates and assayers plus all three mintmarks. Estimate: $300-$450.

682. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1750 E. S-P51; KM-40; Cal515. 27.11 grams. Black-toned UNC with choice full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles (all slightly doubled), rare grade. Estimate: $350-$500.

683. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1752 q. S-P52; KM-40; Cal-522. 26.56 grams. Chunky flan with nearly full cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves, lightly toned AU with areas of surface roughness (as made). Estimate: $250-$375.

684. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1753 q. S-P52; KM-40; Cal-524. 27.01 grams. Slightly off-center strike on crude flan (chunky) with bold date between full pillars, most of cross, lightly toned XF. Estimate: $200-$300.

685. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1753 C, NGC AU / excavation recovery. S-P53; KM-40; Cal-526. Lustrous all over, with full pillars, off-center cross, clear date and king’s ordinal VI, but all a bit softly struck on a chunky flan. NGC #6351172-025. Estimate: $300-$450.

686. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1754 C, NGC AU / excavation recovery. S-P53; KM-40; Cal-527. Full date, most of cross and pillars, lustrous but a bit softly struck, peripherally flat, housed in an extra-thick slab. NGC #6351174-050. Estimate: $300-$450.

687. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1754 C+q. S-P53; KM-40; Cal-528. 26.87 grams. Chunky flan with very crude edge (several sharp points, one edge-split), bold date within full pillars with C at top right and q at bottom left, nearly full cross with C to right, lightly toned AXF. Estimate: $250-$375.

688. BOLIVIA, Potosí, denomination set of ½-1-2-4-8 reales, 1757 q, ex-Americas. S-P54. 51.55 grams total. A well-matched complete denomination set for the year 1757 (easier said than done), all around F-VF grade and most with toning, the ½ real holed and the 2 reales lightly oxidized, but all with clear dates, with desirable nice pedigree too. Pedigreed to the “Americas” Collection (Kagin’s auction of August 1983, with original lot-tag 1284). Estimate: $500-$750.

689. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1762 V-Y. S-P57; KM-45; Cal-1138. 27.06 grams. Bold king’s ordinal (TE)RTIVS in legend past clear date below incomplete cross, full pillars containing full second date, chunky AU with dark sediment in crevices. Estimate: $250-$375.

690. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1766 V-Y. S-P57; KM-45; Cal-1142. 26.54 grams. Choice detail for the era, with 100% full date and assayers V and Y within full pillars, good full cross with very bold full second date below and partial third assayer to right, VF with toning in crevices, hairline edge-crack that extends to center of pillars side (only). Estimate: $300-$450.

691. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1767 V-(Y). S-P57; KM-45; Cal-1143. 26.40 grams. Very chunky flan with ragged edge and light surface roughness on opposing sides (as made), bold full pillars and crosslions-castles, one bold date and parts of both the others, 100% full assayer Y at bottom left, attractively toned VF+. Estimate: $250-$375.

A Collection of Plate Coins from the Calbetó Reference

692. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1671 E, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P37b; KM-26; Cal-702. 25.66 grams. Fine with much flatness but full pillars and cross nonetheless, some doubling, small hole near edge. Plate Coin 1072 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $200-$300.

693. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1675 E, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P37b; KM-26; Cal-706. 28.27 grams. Broad, barrel-shaped flan (overweight) with edge-crack, good full cross, full but doubled pillars, Fine+ with flat areas, toned in crevices, three mintmarks and assayers. Plate Coin 1079 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $250-$375.

694. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1687/6 VR, rare, exCalbetó (Plate). S-P40; KM-26; Cal-728. 26.28 grams. Broad flan with a couple edge-points, full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles with all three mintmarks and assayers, two full dates with part of a third, the overdate only on the pillars side (bottom of 6 in legend, clear 7/6 between pillars), listed in Calbetó as 1687/5, which does exist but is different from this coin, Fine+ with flat areas, uneven toning. Plate Coin 1103 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $300-$450.

695. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1700 F, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P42; KM-26; Cal-746. 26.40 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves with particularly strong date and assayer, double-struck cross, Fine with tiny hole near edge, small spots of black toning. Plate Coin 1122 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $200-$300.

696. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1705 Y, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P43a; KM-31; Cal-1540. 26.58 grams. Bold king’s name and assayer Y outside of off-center cross, full and well-centered pillars with bold second assayer Y, thick-flan VG with dark toning in crevices. Plate Coin 1134 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $200-$300.

697. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1709 Y, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P43a; KM-31; Cal-1545. 26.42 grams. Bold date, not much else due to extensive flatness on a chunky flan, overall Good, with small spots of black toning. Plate Coin 1141 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $200-$300.

698. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1714 Y, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P43a; KM-31; Cal-1550. 26.82 grams. Full and well-centered pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, clear date between pillars and parts of both others, Fine with light surface corrosion, black toning in crevices, some dark oxidation. Plate Coin 1146 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $250-$375.

699. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1716 Y, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P43a; KM-31; Cal-1552. 26.51 grams. Good full pillars with bold date, most of cross with one full castle and bold denomination 8 at top, chunky flan with peripheral flatness, dark toning in crevices, VF overall. Plate Coin 1149 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $250-$375.

700. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1720 Y, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P43a; KM-31; Cal-1556. 27.48 grams. Very bold date below full but doubled cross, clear second date between full pillars, Fine+ with light surface oxidation, toned in crevices. Plate Coin 1153 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $250-$375.

701. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1727 Y, Louis I, rare, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P43b; KM-35; Cal-50. 25.63 grams. Rounded flan (lightly shaved around edge) with bold full cross and pillars, three full dates (particularly rare thus), three assayers, king’s ordinal I visible in legend, VF with toned fields, dark patch of oxidation near edge. Plate Coin 1166a in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970), also pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of May 1987, with original lot-tag 828. Estimate: $750-$1,100.

702. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1730 M, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P44; KM-31a; Cal-1563. 26.31 grams. Neat urn-shaped flan (chunky) with great full cross-lions-castles and one choice full pillar, three dates and mintmarks, full (P)OTOSI, AXF with contrasting toning. Plate Coin 1174 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $300-$450.

703. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1731 M, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P44; KM-31a; Cal-1564. 26.89 grams. Chunky flan with unusually crisp full pillars-side details including two dates, the cross also full with bold third date below, full king’s ordinal V below that, AXF with black toning in crevices. Plate Coin 1175 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $300-$450.

704. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1732 M, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P44; KM-31a; Cal-1565. 26.78 grams. Choice round flan (still chunky) with great full pillars and cross, two bold dates, all three mintmarks and assayers, VF with dark toning in crevices. Plate Coin 1176 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970), also pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of May 1987, with original lot-tag 829 (one of two coins in lot). Estimate: $400-$600.

705. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1732 YA, very rare, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P45; KM-31a; Cal-1566. 26.78 grams. Bold date and clear assayer within full pillars-and-waves, second date below cruder cross, Fine+ with flat areas and traces of surface oxidation, toned in crevices. This date is much rarer than 1733 for this assayer, but an abundance of high-quality cast counterfeits makes it seem otherwise. Plate Coin 1177 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970) and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of May 1987, lot 829 (one of two coins in lot). Estimate: $500-$750.

706. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1733 E, rare, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P46; KM-31a; Cal-1568. 26.79 grams. Rather chunky flan with one sharp point, doubled pillars side with one choice full pillar, two clear dates and assayers, full but weaker cross with third date below and third assayer to right (rarer than YA for this date), XF with traces of surface oxidation and encrustation, toned in crevices. Plate Coin 1179 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $350-$500.

707. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1733 E, retrograde E to right of cross, rare, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P46; KM-31a; Cal-1568. 26.59 grams. Great full cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves with two dates, three mintmarks, full retrograde-E assayer to right of cross, VF with toning in crevices. Plate Coin 1180 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $350-$500.

708. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1735 E, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P46; KM-31a; Cal-1570. 26.84 grams. Excellent full pillars-andwaves and cross-lions-castles, the latter with particularly bold tressure, three full dates and mintmarks, VF with toning in crevices. Plate Coin 1183 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $400-$600.

709. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1738 M, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P47; KM-31a; Cal-1575. 26.20 grams. Chunky flan with two bold dates and part of a third, full cross and pillars (the latter slightly offcenter), AVF with contrasting sediment on fields. Plate Coin 1187 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $300-$450.

710. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1739 M, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P47; KM-31a; Cal-1577. 26.83 grams. Chunky flan with full pillars containing very bold date plus most of another in legend, very bold but off-center full cross, three assayers, VF+ with traces of oxidation and encrustation, toned in crevices. Plate Coin 1188 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $300-$450.

711. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1740 M, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P47; KM-31a; Cal-1578. 26.92 grams. Chunky flan with long sharp point, full cross with choice lions and castles, full but doubled pillars, AXF with toning in crevices. Plate Coin 1189 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $300-$450.

712. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1740 P, rare, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P48; KM-31a; Cal-1579. 27.24 grams. Bold full pillars and cross, well centered on a typically chunky flan, with two dates and mintmarks and assayers, VF+ with dark encrustation in crevices, rare assayer for the date. Plate Coin 1190 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $350-$500.

713. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1741 P, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P48; KM-31a; Cal-1580. 26.44 grams. Full and bold 1741 date in legend (rare thus) below bold assayer P next to second date within crudely doubled pillars, nice but incomplete cross with bold P to either side, toned AXF with light surface porosity. Plate Coin 1190 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $300-$450.

714. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1742 C, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P49; KM-31a; Cal-1583. 27.11 grams. Very choice full pillars-andwaves and cross-lions-castles with two bold dates, three mintmarks, XF with darkly toned fields, typically chunky flan. Plate Coin 1193 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $400-$600.

715. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1744 q, clipped, exCalbetó (Plate). S-P50; KM-31a; Cal-1587. 23.65 grams. Bold full pillars and cross-lions-castles, two dates and assayers, XF with toning in crevices, sharply clipped on edge in its time (about 10% lost). Plate Coin 1196 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $200-$300.

716. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1747 q, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P50; KM-31a; Cal-1590. 27.08 grams. Great full pillars-and-waves, nearly full cross (cruder), VF with toned fields. Plate Coin 1200 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $300-$450.

717. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1748 q, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P50a; KM-40; Cal-510. 26.78 grams. Chunky oblong flan with great full pillars and cross, three mintmarks and assayers, bold date between pillars with bottom of 8 of third date in legend, small hole in flat area near edge below cross, VF with faint toning on fields. Plate Coin 1201 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $200-$300.

718. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1750 q, with Guatemala sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on cross, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P50a; KM-40; Cal-512. 25.64 grams. Full and deep VF countermark at bottom of full cross with bold P to left and 8 above, nearly full pillars with clear date and two assayers, Fine with toned fields, holed in flat area near edge. Plate Coin 1203 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $250-$375.

719. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1750 E, with Guatemala sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on cross, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P51; KM-40; Cal-515. 25.41 grams. Full but shallow Fine countermark to right of full cross-lions-castles (off-center), full pillars with bold date and assayer, Fine with toned fields, underweight from light edge-clipping in its time. Plate Coin 1204 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $300-$450.

720. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1751 q, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P52; KM-40; Cal-518. 27.09 grams. Chunky flan with two dates and assayer around 100% full left pillar, cross full but cruder, Fine+ with toning in crevices. Plate Coin 1205 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $250-$375.

721. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1752 q, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P52; KM-40; Cal-522. 25.04 grams. Full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles with two dates and assayers and mintmarks, king’s ordinal VI in legend, AVF with contrasting toning, possibly lightly shaved (underweight). Plate Coin 1207 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $350-$500.

722. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1753 C, with Guatemala sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on cross, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P53; KM-40; Cal-526. 24.92 grams. Full XF countermark contained within bottom-right quadrant of bold full cross with assayer to right, full pillars with bold date, contrastingly toned AVF with neat hole in edge-point. Plate Coin 1209 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $250-$375.

723. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1754 q, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P54; KM-40; Cal-531. 27.16 grams. Chunky flan with crudely sheared edge (as made), bold full pillars and cross, three dates, VF with lightly toned fields. Plate Coin 1210 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $350-$500.

724. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1755 q, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P54; KM-40; Cal-533. 26.55 grams. Full but slightly offcenter pillars and cross, three assayers, two dates (one bold), clear FERDI(NANDVS) in legend, chunky VF with lightly toned fields. Plate Coin 1212 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $300-$450.

725. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1756 q, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P54; KM-40; Cal-534. 26.73 grams. Pillow-shaped flan with sharp edge-points, three bold dates (rare thus), king’s ordinal VI, good full cross and pillars, contrastingly toned VF. Plate Coin 1213 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $350-$500.

726. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1758 q, with Guatemala sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on cross, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P54; KM-40; Cal-536. 25.06 grams. Strong full AU countermark in bottom-right quadrant of full cross, slightly off-center pillars with bold date, contrastingly toned Fine with crude hole at bottom of pillars / left of cross. Plate Coin 1215 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $250-$375.

727. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1760 Y-q-V, rare, exCalbetó (Plate). S-unl; KM-unl (40 for Type); Cal-unl (Type 65). 26.78 grams. Chunky flan with very bold date within full pillars, nearly full cross, Fine with darkly toned fields, parts of all three assayers visible (Y at top right, q at bottom left, and V to right of cross). Plate Coin 1218 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $350-$500.

728. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1760 V-V, with Guatemala sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on cross, rare, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-unl; KM-unl (45 for type); Cal-unl (Type 109). 25.93 grams. Strong AU countermark at top left of full cross with bold assayer V to right, good full pillars with another full assayer V at bottom left (not Y like normal), AVF with light toning on fields, tiny hole at bottom of cross / left of pillars. Plate Coin 1219 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $250-$375.

729. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1762 V-Y, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P57; KM-45; Cal-1138. 26.74 grams. Chunky and crude, nevertheless with bold date between full pillars, clear V and Y assayers, offcenter cross with second date below, odd lamination flaw to right, AVF with light toning in crevices. Plate Coin 1221 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $200-$300.

730. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1763 V-Y, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P57; KM-45; Cal-1139. 26.99 grams. Chunky Fine+ with full date and both assayers V and Y among full pillars with part of second date in legend, off-center cross with bold mintmark P to left and -IVS of king’s ordinal (“tertius”) in legend, lightly toned, with as-made surface roughness on opposing sides. Plate Coin 1222 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $250-$375.

731. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1765 V-Y-V, with Guatemala sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on cross, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P57; KM-45; Cal-1141. 26.38 grams. Full VF countermark contained within upper-left quadrant of full cross with assayer V to right, weaker full pillars with clear date, VG with toning in some crevices. Plate Coin 1224 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $250-$375.

732. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1767 V-Y, with Guatemala sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on cross, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P57; KM-45; Cal-1143. 26.12 grams. Full VF countermark at bottom of incomplete cross (oversized), full pillars with bold assayer Y above small hole near edge, Fine+ with black toning in crevices. Plate Coin 1227 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $250-$375.

733. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1768 V-(Y), ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P57; KM-45; Cal-1145. 26.85 grams. Chunky oblong flan with two bold full dates, one next to full pillar and the other below nearly full cross with clear assayer V to right, AVF with black toning around details. Plate Coin 1230 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $250-$375.

734. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1769/8 V-Y, rare, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P57; KM-45; Cal-1146. 26.17 grams. Very crude oblong flan with good full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles nonetheless, with one full date (showing clear 9/8) and parts of both the others, bold -IVS of king’s ordinal (“tertius”), Fine+ with black toning in crevices. Plate Coin 1232 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $300-$450.

735. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1770 (V), P at bottom left, rare, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-unl; KM-unl (45 for type); Cal-unl (Type 109). 26.40 grams. Oblong flan with long axis lined up with bold pillars containing very bold date, the cross also aligned on the same axis with second date below, plugged hole at one end, VF with lightly toned fields, rare variety with assayer P both left and right above waves. Plate Coin 1237 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $250-$375.

736. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1771/0 V-Y, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P59; KM-45; Cal-1153. 25.99 grams. Chunky, urn-shaped flan with full date including bold 1/o between full pillars, bold full cross-lionscastles with hole at top and second date below, About Fine with darkly toned fields. Plate Coin 1239 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $200-$300.

737. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1771 V-(Y), ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P59; KM-45; Cal-1154. 26.76 grams. Fat chunky flan with one very bold full pillar flanked by bold date and assayer V, nearly full crosslions-castles with -IVS of king’s ordinal (“tertius”) in legend, lightly toned VF. Plate Coin 1240 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $250-$375.

738. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1772 (V-Y), ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P59; KM-45; Cal-1156. 26.78 grams. Round and almost Royal-like flan with choice full cross-lions-castles (oversized) and full pillars with bold date and assayer V, VF+ with toning in crevices. Plate Coin 1242 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $300-$450.

739. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1773/2 V-Y, V at lower right on pillars side, rare, ex-Calbetó (Plate). S-P59; KM-unl (45 for type); Cal-unl (Type 109). 26.86 grams. Chunky flan with very bold date above full waves (clear 3/2, missed by Calbetó) with assayer V to right, nearly full cross with bold second assayer V to right, VF with toned fields, holed twice (to either side of pillars). Plate Coin 1247 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $250-$375.

740. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1773/2 V-Y, with double Guatemala sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on cross, ex-Calbetó (Plate). Host: S-P59; KM-45; Cal-1157. 26.93 grams. Double-punched VF countermark in top-left quadrant of bold but incomplete cross, bold full date (with clear 3/2, missed by Calbetó) within nearly full pillars, AVF with toned fields on a very chunky flan. Plate Coin 1246 in Calbetó’s Compendio de las piezas de ocho reales (1970). Estimate: $300-$450.

741. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1115. 13.46 grams. Full pillars-and-waves and cross-lionscastles, bold •PH•, all three dates and assayers and mintmarks, AVF with lightly toned fields. Estimate: $250-$375.

742. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1685 VR. S-P40; KM-25; Cal-532. 13.79 grams. Broad thin flan with choice full pillar-tops, bold CAROLVS II, and three assayers despite random flat areas and partial doubling, parts of all three dates visible, lightly tan-toned VF+. Estimate: $250-$375.

743. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1710 Y, rare, PCGS VF30, ex-Pat Johnson, ex-Karon. S-P43a; KM-30; Cal-1162. 13.4 grams. Full pillars and cross with much crude flatness but two dates and three assayers nonetheless, toned on fields, first example of this date in this denomination we have ever auctioned. PCGS #44651664. Pedigreed to the Pat Johnson and the Paul Karon Collections (both stated on label) and to the Ponterio auction of March 1990, with original lot-tag 395. Estimate: $500-$750.

744. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1728 M, ex-Ponte. S-P44; KM-30; Cal-1178. 12.40 grams. Worn (VG) with flat areas but clear date and two assayers nonetheless, toned in crevices, some old marks. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

745. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1729 M, rare, ex-Ponte. S-P44; KM-30a; Cal-1179. 13.65 grams. Pillow-shaped flan with sharp-point corners, great full pillars and cross-lions-castles, two bold date and assayers and mintmarks, non-toned XF+. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

746. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1730 M, ex-Ponte. S-P44; KM-30a; Cal-1180. 13.71 grams. Odd-shaped flan with very choice full pillars-and-waves, full but off-center cross, two bold dates and assayers, three bold mintmarks, attractively toned XF. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

747. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1731 M, rare, ex-Ponte. S-P44; KM-30a; Cal-1181. 13.32 grams. Clear date and assayer despite heavy wear (VG+), most of cross and pillars with toning in crevices. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

748. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1732 M, rare, ex-Ponte. S-P44; KM-30a; Cal-1182. 12.61 grams. Full pillars-and-waves and crosslions-castles with two bold dates and mintmarks, two assayers, toned VF with old bruise below cross. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

749. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1732 YA, very rare, exPonte. S-P45; KM-30a; Cal-1183. 13.44 grams. Attractively toned XF with full pillars featuring bold date and denomination, weak but certain assayer, good full cross-lions-castles (off-center). Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

750. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1733/2 YA, very rare, ex-Ponte. S-P45; KM-30a; Cal-1184. 13.28 grams. Nearly full pillars and cross-lions-castles, two dates (the 3/2 overdate plainly visible between pillars), one full assayer, king’s ordinal V visible, attractively toned XF. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

751. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1733 E, retrograde E to right of cross, very rare, ex-Ponte. S-P46; KM-30a; Cal-unl (Type 145). 13.73 grams. Lemon-shaped flan with two sharp points, full but offcenter pillars with two dates on that side, the cross well centered but double-struck with very bold full retrograde E to right, non-toned XF. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

752. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1734 E, ex-Ponte. S-P46; KM-30a; Cal-1187. 14.20 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles, the pillarsand-waves full too, with two dates, three mintmarks, attractively toned AU- with somewhat ragged edge (as made). Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

753. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1735 E, ex-Ponte. S-P46; KM-30a; Cal-1189. 13.20 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles and pillars (both well centered), two dates, three mintmarks and assayers, contrastingly toned AXF with parts of edge slightly crude (as made). Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

754. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1736 E, ex-Ponte. S-P46; KM-30a; Cal-1190. 13.41 grams. Curiously squarish flan with choice full pillars, full but off-center cross-lions-castles, lightly toned AXF. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

755. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1736 E, ex-Ponte. 13.61 grams. Choice full pillars with all details complete (date, denomination, two assayers and mintmarks, also PLV-SVL-TRA), full but slightly offcenter cross-lions-castles with second date below and third mintmark and assayer to sides, lightly toned VF+. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

756. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1737 E, ex-Ponte. S-P46; KM-30a; Cal-1191. 13.51 grams. Lightly toned AU+ with lustrous in crevices, choice full cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves (the latter slightly off-center), curious pimple on edge (as made) that no doubt would have worn off if circulated. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

757. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1737 M, ex-Ponte. S-P47; KM-30a; Cal-1192. 13.21 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves and cross-lionscastles with slight doubling on both sides, all three dates and assayers and mintmarks, toned XF+. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

758. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1738/7 M, rare, exPonte. S-P47; KM-unl (30a for type); Cal-unl (Type 145). 13.59 grams. Chunky flan with full cross-lions-castles and pillars, two dates but with 8/7 overdate on cross side only, non-toned XF with some old marks. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

759. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1738 M, ex-Ponte. S-P47; KM-30a; Cal-1193. 13.87 grams. Non-toned AU- with good full pillars and cross-lions-castles, two dates, three assayers. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

760. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1739 M, ex-Ponte. S-P47; KM-30a; Cal-1196. 13.42 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves and great full cross-lions-castles (both well centered), two dates, three assayers, VF+ with contrasting toning on fields. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

761. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1740 M, ex-Ponte. S-P47; KM-30a; Cal-1197. 13.33 grams. Good full pillars-and-waves and cross-lionscastles (both well centered) with two full dates, three mintmarks, VF with light toning in crevices. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

762. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1740 M, ex-Ponte. S-P47; KM-30a; Cal-1197. 12.46 grams. Richly toned AU- with corrosion on part of edge only, choice full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, three clear dates (rare thus). Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

763. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1740 P, ex-Ponte. S-P48; KM-30a; Cal-1198. 13.07 grams. Chunky AU with faint surface porosity and light brown toning, good full cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves, two dates and three mintmarks, full assayer P (scarcer than M for this year). Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

764. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1741 P, ex-Ponte. S-P48; KM-30a; Cal-1199. 13.42 grams. Frosty Mint State with very bold full pillars and cross-lions-castles (both well centered), two dates and three assayers. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

765. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1742 P, ex-Ponte. S-P48; KM-30a; Cal-1200. 13.44 grams. Odd-shaped flan with good but slightly doubled full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, two dates and three assayers, VF with very light toning, traces of surface oxidation. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

766. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1742 P, ex-Ponte. S-P48; KM-30a; Cal-1200. 13.10 grams. Chunky flan with ragged edge (as made), full pillars and cross-lions-castles (the latter slightly off-center), richly toned, traces of faint porosity. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

767. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1742 C/P, rare, exPonte. S-P49; KM-30a; Cal-1201. 13.57 grams. Chunky flan with full pillars and cross-lions-castles, two mintmarks and dates and assayers (both with clear C/P), very lightly toned XF+. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

768. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1743 C, ex-Ponte. S-P49; KM-30a; Cal-1203. 12.71 grams. Full pillars and cross-lions-castles (the latter slightly off-center) with two dates and assayers, clear PHILI- of king’s name, VF with light toning in crevices. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

769. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1743 C, ex-Ponte. S-P49; KM-30a; Cal-1203. 13.05 grams. Good full pillars and cross-lions-castles (the latter slightly off-center) with two bold dates, lightly toned XF, typically chunky flan. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

770. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1744 C, ex-Ponte. S-P49; KM-30a; Cal-1204. 13.71 grams. Chunky flan with well-centered full pillarsand-waves and cross-lions-castles, two dates and three assayers, AU with traces of black oxidation. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

771. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1744 C, ex-Ponte. S-P49; KM-30a; Cal-1204. 13.59 grams. Chunky flan with nearly full cross and pillars, two dates and assayers, non-toned AU-. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

772. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1744 C, ex-Ponte. S-P49; KM-30a; Cal-1204. 13.46 grams. Toned AXF with full but softly struck pillars and (off-center) cross, two dates and assayers. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

773. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1744 q, ex-Ponte. S-P50; KM-30a; Cal-1205. 13.59 grams. Lightly toned AU on a chunky flan with bold full cross-lions-castles, nearly full pillars, two dates and assayers. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

774. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1745/4 q, very rare, ex-Ponte. S-P50; KM-unl (30a for type); Cal-unl (Type 145). 13.05 grams. Very chunky flan with ragged edge (as made), slightly off-center strike with full pillars and cross-lions-castles, two full dates with 5/4 overdate below cross only, lightly toned AU-. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

775. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1746 q, ex-Ponte. S-P50; KM-30a; Cal-1208. 13.50 grams. Richly toned AU- on a chunky flan with well-centered full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, two dates, typical surface roughness on opposing sides. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

776. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1747 q, ex-Ponte. S-P50; KM-30a; Cal-1209. 12.82 grams. Very bold full pillars-and-waves and crosslions-castles set off by contrasting toning, two dates, AXF with light old scratch on cross. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

777. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1748 q, ex-Ponte. SP50a; KM-39; Cal-399. 13.60 grams. Richly toned AU- with full pillars-andwaves and cross-lions-castles, two bold dates and part of a third, all three assayers visible. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

778. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1749 q, ex-Ponte. SP50a; KM-39; Cal-400. 13.57 grams. Non-toned AU on a chunky flan with full cross-lions-castles, full but slightly off-center pillars-and-waves. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

779. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1749 q, ex-Ponte. S-P50a; KM-39; Cal-400. 13.38 grams. Chunky oblong flan with 100% full pillars, full but off-center cross-lions-castles enabling (F)ERDIN- of king’s name to be visible, bold and richly toned XF+ with two full dates, three assayers. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

780. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1750 q, ex-Ponte. S-P50a; KM-39; Cal-401. 13.68 grams. Bold but slightly off-center full cross-lionscastles and pillars, king’s ordinal VI in legend, richly toned AU-. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

781. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1750 q, ex-Ponte. SP50a; KM-39; Cal-401. 13.48 grams. Chunky AU with light toning, nearly full cross-lions-castles and pillars, two full dates and assayers. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

782. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1750 E/q, ex-Ponte. S-P51; KM-39; Cal-402. 13.46 grams. Squarish flan with ragged edge (as made), choice full pillars-and-waves, slightly off-center full cross-lions-castles, two bold dates and assayers (both with E/q), richly toned AU with beautiful blue luster in crevices. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

783. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1750 E/q, ex-Ponte. S-P51; KM-39; Cal-402. 13.25 grams. Choice and well-centered full crosslions-castles and pillars-and-waves with two dates and three assayers (all showing E/q), richly toned AU with traces of surface porosity. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

784. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1750 E, ex-Ponte. S-P51; KM-39; Cal-403. 13.53 grams. Chunky AXF with light toning, bold full cross-lions-castles (off-center) and full but softly struck pillars, three assayers. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

785. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1751 q/E, over-assayer on pillars side, ex-Ponte. S-P52; KM-39; Cal-unl (Type 55). 13.50 grams. Chunky VF+ with light toning, full but off-center pillars and cross with two bold dates and assayers (but q/E only on pillars side). Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

786. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1751 q/E, over-assayer on cross side, ex-Ponte. S-P52; KM-39; Cal-unl (Type 55). 13.46 grams. Choice full pillars and cross-lions-castles with two bold dates and last digit of third in legend, all three assayers with clear q/E to right of cross, clean q at bottom left on pillars side, and what looks like q/c at top right, richly toned XF+ with traces of surface porosity. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

787. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1751 q/E, over-assayer on cross side, ex-Ponte. S-P52; KM-39; Cal-unl (Type 55). 12.09 grams. Very chunky flan with lustrous UNC surfaces (non-toned) but light corrosion near edge, bold full pillars and cross with tiny lions and castles (2R size?), full E/q to right of cross but clear clean-q assayer at top right on pillars side. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

788. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1751 q, ex-Ponte. S-P52; KM-39; Cal-405. 13.47 grams. Very bold full pillars-and-waves, full cross with weak sides, two dates, faintly toned AU- on a chunky flan. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

789. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1752 q, ex-Ponte. S-P52; KM-39; Cal-406. 13.50 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles and pillarsand-waves (both well centered), with two dates and assayers, three mintmarks, very lightly toned XF. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

790. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1753 q, ex-Ponte. S-P52; KM-39; Cal-407. 13.78 grams. Squarish chunky flan with full pillars and cross (the latter off-center), two full dates and three assayers, silvery AVF with just a couple spots of dark toning. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

791. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1753 q, ex-Ponte. S-P52; KM-39; Cal-407. 13.61 grams. Deeply toned XF+ with full pillars, most of cross, two full dates, three full assayers, chunky flan. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

792. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1753 C/q, rare, exPonte. S-P53; KM-39; Cal-unl (Type 55). 15.36 grams. Broad flan (overweight) with full pillars and nearly full cross, two bold dates, two assayers with C/q to right of cross only, VF with light uneven toning, small edgesplit, traces of surface porosity. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

793. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1754 C+q, ex-Ponte. S-P53; KM-39; Cal-410. 13.61 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves, messily doubled cross, still with two full dates and three clear assayers (C at top right, q at bottom left, and C to right of cross), lightly toned AU+ with traces of golden luster in crevices. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

794. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1754 C+q, ex-Ponte. S-P53; KM-39; Cal-410. 13.41 grams. Chunky oblong flan with two bold full dates, slightly off-center full pillars and cross-lions-castles, bold (P)OTO(SI) and part of king’s name in legends, three assayers (C at top right, q at bottom left, and C to right of cross), lightly toned XF. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

795. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1754 C+q, ex-Ponte. S-P53; KM-39; Cal-410. 13.41 grams. Triangular flan with ragged edge (as made), nearly full pillars (one full) and cross, two dates and assayers (clear C to right of cross and q at bottom left on pillars side), lightly toned XF with very faint traces of surface porosity. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

796. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1754 C+q. S-P53; KM-39; Cal-410. 13.53 grams. Full but softly struck pillars and cross on chunky flan with parts of two dates and two assayers (C to right of cross, q at bottom left of date on pillars side), silvery AVF with incipient toning. Estimate: $200-$300.

797. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1755 q, ex-Ponte. S-P54; KM-39; Cal-412. 13.20 grams. Frosty UNC with luster in crevices but traces of porosity on high points, full pillars and nearly full cross, two full dates and assayers, chunky flan. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

798. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1756 q, ex-Ponte. S-P54; KM-39; Cal-413. 13.64 grams. Very thick chunky flan (small diameter) with well-centered full cross, nearly full pillars, two dates, VF+ with toning in crevices. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

799. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1758 q, ex-Ponte. S-P54; KM-39; Cal-415. 13.42 grams. Chunky oblong flan with one sharp point, nearly full cross and pillars, VF. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

800. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1759 q, ex-Ponte. S-P54; KM-39; Cal-416. 13.19 grams. Chunky odd-shaped flan with blunted points, bold full date and denomination between well-centered pillars, most of cross with bold mintmark to left, XF with traces of toning. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

801. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1760 V-Y-V, ex-Ponte. S-P57; KM-44; Cal-904. 13.28 grams. Very bold date between nearly full pillars (traces of V and Y at top left and bottom right), good full cross-lions-castles with traces of second date below and third assayer (V) to right, lightly toned VF. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

802. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1761 V-Y-V, ex-Ponte. S-P57; KM-44; Cal-905. 13.58 grams. Exceptionally bold full pillars and crosslions-castles (the latter off-center) with all three assayers visible, two bold dates, part of king’s name, chunky XF with contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

803. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1762 V-Y-V, ex-Ponte. S-P57; KM-44; Cal-906. 13.28 grams. Chunky VF+ with light toning, wellcentered full pillars and cross-lions-castles, two dates. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

804. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1763 V-Y-V, ex-Ponte. S-P57; KM-44; Cal-907. 13.26 grams. Full pillars with bold date, full crosslions-castles with second date below, all three assayers clear, chunky VF with part of edge crude (as made). Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

805. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1764 V-(Y), ex-Ponte. S-P57; KM-44; Cal-908. 13.18 grams. Very thick and chunky flan with both dates exceptionally bold (full pillars, cross off-center), well-toned VF with old scuff on cross. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

806. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1765 V-Y, ex-Ponte. S-P57; KM-44; Cal-909. 13.38 grams. Chunky XF+ with bold full pillarsand-waves, nearly full cross-lions-castles (off-center), two full dates, unevenly toned. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

807. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1766 (V)-Y, ex-Ponte. S-P57; KM-44; Cal-910. 13.33 grams. High grade (AU- with luster) but the pillars side a bit softly struck (the cross very bold), with bold full date showing a very clear re-punching of the final digit 6 (looks at first like 6/5, but the bottom more curved than tailed), second date (clean) below cross. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

808. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1766 V-Y-V, ex-Ponte. S-P57; KM-44; Cal-910. 13.39 grams. Broad, odd-shaped flan with 100% full pillars featuring bold date and bottoms of 66 in legend, full cross-lionscastles, both denominations very bold, all three assayers, attractively toned AXF. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

809. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1766 V-(Y), ex-Ponte. S-P57; KM-44; Cal-910. 13.49 grams. Richly toned XF with bold full pillars and cross-lions-castles, two dates, slight surface roughness on opposing sides (as made). Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

810. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1767 V-Y, ex-Ponte. S-P57; KM-44; Cal-911. 13.50 grams. Chunky flan with well-centered full pillars, bold but off-center cross, two full dates, lightly toned XF+ with slight surface roughness on opposing sides (as made). Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

811. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1768 (V-Y), ex-Ponte. S-P57; KM-44; Cal-912. 13.85 grams. Chunky flan with crude strike but full date and half of another, AXF with areas of vivid rainbow toning in crevices, much less common date than 1761-67 (for whatever reason). Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

812. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1769 (V-Y), ex-Ponte. S-P57; KM-44; Cal-913. 13.56 grams. Chunky flan with bold cross-lions-castles (nearly full, slightly off-center), bold date between pillars, unevenly toned VF+, a but less common than 1761-67. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

813. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1770/69 V-Y, rare, ex-Ponte. S-P57; KM-unl (44 for type); Cal-unl (Type 71). 13.02 grams. Chunky AVF with full cross-lions-castles, slightly off-center pillars with full date exhibiting a very clear 70/69, lightly toned. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

814. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1770/69 V-(Y), rare, ex-Ponte. S-P57; KM-unl (44 for type); Cal-unl (Type 71). 13.33 grams. Attractively toned VF+ on a chunky flan with bold full pillars and nearly full cross-lions-castles, two dates, the 770 between pillars with clear 7/6 but only a faint tail of a 9 under the 0. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

815. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1771/0 V-(Y)-V, rare, ex-Ponte. S-P59; KM-44; Cal-915. 13.16 grams. Lightly toned AVF with 771/0 between full pillars, bold second assayer V to right of offcenter cross, chunky flan as usual. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

816. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1772 (V)-Y, assayer Y at bottom right, rare, ex-Ponte. S-P59; KM-unl (44 for type); Cal-unl (Type 71). 13.22 grams. Very chunky but nicely toned VF+ with sharp point, oversized cross with date below, second date between full pillars with most of Y to right (known for 1771 as well). Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

817. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1773 V-(Y), rare final date of cobs, ex-Ponte. S-P59; KM-44; Cal-920. 13.47 grams. Chunky but choice (AU with light toning), the typically oversized cross-lionscastles unusually well centered, nearly full pillars with bold date and assayer V, traces of faint surface porosity. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

818. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1773 V-(Y), rare final date of cobs, ex-Ponte. S-P59; KM-44; Cal-920. 13.36 grams. Very chunky XF with vivid rainbow toning all over, bold date, oversized cross. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

819. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1773 V-(Y), rare final date of cobs, ex-Ponte. S-P59; KM-44; Cal-920. 13.29 grams. Full date between pillars, most of oversized cross-lions-castles, non-toned AXF. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

820. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, 1654 E, •PH• at top, denomination above cross. 6.05 grams. Broad flan with choice full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, two dates and mintmarks, all three assayers, AXF with toning on fields, flat area in periphery. Estimate: $200-$300.

821. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales Royal (galano), 1728 M, extremely rare. S-P44; KM-unl; Cal-849. 6.28 grams. Full and well-centered interior details but practically no legend except for the bottom of the 8 of third date, the cross slightly doubled, attractively toned Fine with expertly repaired hole at top (medallic alignment), the only example of this date known to us and one of only a handful known for the entire type (a type that is not even listed in KM). Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 18 (lot 772). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

822. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, 1770 (V-Y). S-P57; KM-43; Cal-698. 6.75 grams. Chunky teardrop shape with sharp point, two bold dates, attractively toned VF, scarce this nice. Estimate: $125-$200.

823. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob ½ real Royal (galano), 1741, unique. S-P48; KM-unl (R27a for type); Cal-unl (Type 56). 1.42 grams. Full and well-centered cross-lions-castles with hole at top, off-center monogram with bold full date above the hole, perfectly round VF with uneven toning, first and only example we have ever seen or heard of. Estimate: $1,000-up.

World Coins and Tokens (silver unless otherwise noted)

Argentina - River Plate Provinces

824. ARGENTINA (River Plate Provinces), Potosí mint, 8 reales, 1815 F, NGC AU 50. Janson-5.1; KM-14. Rather lustrous for the assigned grade, which appears to be based on surface hairlines and weakly struck centers (particularly the sunface), but overall it presents like a high-grade coin, struck slightly off-center. NGC #8301085-014. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

Argentina - Tucumán

825. ARGENTINA, Tucumán, “imitation cob” 2 reales, “758” and “754” dates (182024), very rare. Janson-13.1; KM-unl. Choice full cross-lions-castles, full but off-center pillars-and-waves, a particularly rare variety with two different “dates” (758 between pillars and 754 below cross), also with clear T over o at center-right on pillars side, AVF with contrasting toning. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

Belgium

826. BELGIUM, Flanders, Ghent and Mechelen, gold franc à pied d’or, Louis II de Male (1346-84), NGC MS 63. Vanhoudt-269; Fr-161. Even and well-centered strike on a complete flan with luster and rich gold color all over, much less common than the chaise d’or and franc à cheval types normally seen. NGC #3725481-006. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

Bolivia (colonial) - Gold

827. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1791 PR, laureate bust, very rare, NGC AU 53, ex-Almenara. Janson-72.3.1; Cal-1694; Fr-10; KM-81. Strong luster and rich gold color, minor die-buckling and lamination error in front of face, desirable one-year type. NGC #8377261-012. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

828. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1808 PJ, NGC AU 58, ex-Almenara. Janson-72.20; Cal-1714; Fr14; KM-81. Highly lustrous and well struck, with splashy red toning all over, net-graded due to faint surface hairlines on obverse. NGC #8377261-013. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

829. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1822 PJ, NGC VF details / obv repaired, ex-Almenara. Janson-82.1; Cal-1826; Fr-19; KM-91. Matte surfaces in rich gold color, heavy scratches and repaired lamination on obverse, scarce three-year type. NGC #8377261-014. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

830. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1823 PJ, NGC AU 55, ex-Almenara. Janson-82.2; Cal-1827; Fr-19; KM-91. Pale-yellow gold with much luster on reverse and in obverse legend beyond faint central die-buckling, scarce three-year type. NGC #8377261-015. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

831. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1824 PJ, rare, NGC AU details / repaired, ex-Almenara. Janson-82.3; Cal-1828; Fr-19; KM-91. Bold details, matte surfaces with old scratches and marks on obverse, rare final year of colonial gold. NGC #8377274-001. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection. Estimate: $2,500$3,750.

832. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1780 PR, rare, NGC AU details / harshly cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-69.3; Cal-1845; Fr-2; KM-58. Bold strike with full rims, large lamination flaw in front of face and with striated surface on obverse from heavy cleaning, the reverse lustrous. NGC #8377281-012. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

833. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1781 PR, rare, NGC XF details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Janson-69.4; Cal-1846; Fr-2; KM-58. Broad flan with full rims and strong details for the assigned grade, a bit polished all over. NGC #8377281-013. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

834. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1783 PR, rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Janson-69.6; Cal-1848; Fr-2; KM-58. Good strike with full rims, traces of red toning, somewhat granular surfaces from cleaning. NGC #8377281-014. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000$3,000.

835. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1787 PR, very rare, NGC XF 45, finest and only example in the NGC census, ex-Hammel, exEliasberg, ex-Almenara. Janson-69.10; Cal-1853; Fr-2; KM-58. Softly struck but with full rims, faint colorful toning over muted luster, desirable pedigree, very low mintage (just 527 coins). NGC #8377412-002. Pedigreed to the Eliasberg Collection (American Numismatic Rarities auction of April 2005, lot 1027, purchased from Mortimer Hammel on April 18, 1945), and the Almenara Collection. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

836. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1789 PR, extremely rare, NGC XF 45, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara, ex-Norweb, ex-Sotheby’s (Plate). Janson-73.1; Cal1519; Fr-unl (7 for type); KM-67. Rich gold color with strong rims and luster, natural flan-crack from nose to rim (through the letter H), a famously pedigreed coin from a very rare type and date of which we can trace only one other example (the other sold by UBS in 2001 and plated in Janson), significantly missing in Eliasberg and other major collections, mintage unknown but undoubtedly very small. NGC #8377281-015. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label) and to the Norweb Collection (Spink America auction of March 1997, lot 18), also to the Sotheby’s (Geneva) Gold Coins of the Hispanic World auction of May 1990, lot 20, illustrated in color photo plate in front of catalog. Estimate: $10,000-up.

837. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1791 PR, laureate bust, very rare, NGC AU 53, ex-Almenara, ex-Caballero, Calicó Plate. Janson-73.3.1; Cal-1521; Fr-11; KM-76. Rich gold color with good luster, strong strike, just some honest high-point wear, second finest in NGC census behind a single AU 58 (see Sedwick Auction 20, lot 89), a classic one-year rarity from an exceedingly low mintage of just 170 coins that includes the non-laureate type as well. NGC #8377283-001. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection and to the Caballero de las Yndias Collection (Aureo & Calicó auction of April 2009, lot 16), plate coin on page 412 of Calicó’s Numismática española (2019) (both stated on label). Estimate: $10,000-up.

838. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1792 PR, large local bust, very rare, NGC AU details / obv scratched, ex-Almenara, ex-Norweb. Janson-73.4.2; Cal-1523; Fr-15; KM-80. Rich gold color and fully detailed strike with some high-point wear and heavy scratch in front of neck, desirable two-year type (albeit only singled out as such in Calicó) with bust designed locally, not the official bust from Spain, very low mintage of just 272 coins. NGC #8377283-002. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label) and to the Norweb Collection (Spink America auction of March 1997, lot 19). Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

839. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1793 PR, rare, NGC VF 35, ex-Almenara. Janson-73.5; Cal-1524; Fr-15; KM-80. Full flan with purple toning and underlying luster in legends, softly struck interiors (more like XF in our estimation), rich gold color. NGC #8377283-003. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

840. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1798 PP, rare, NGC AU details / obv scratched, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-73.10; Cal-1529; Fr-15; KM-80. Broad flan extending past the full rims in places, highly lustrous and virtually as struck but with slightly soft high points and heavy scratch in front of neck, the best at NGC nevertheless. NGC #8377283-004. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

841. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1799 PP, rare, NGC XF 40, ex-Almenara. Janson-73.11; Cal-1530; Fr-15; KM-80. Deep gold color with traces of toning and luster at the full rims, just light honest wear, second finest in NGC census. NGC #8377283-005. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

842. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1801 PP, rare, NGC XF details / obv tooled, ex-Almenara. Janson-73.13; Cal-1532; Fr-15; KM-80. Buttery yellow color with much luster (especially on the reverse) and light toning, some small marks on obverse (not as bad as NGC implies). NGC #8377283-006. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

843. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1802 PP, rare, NGC AU 50, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-73.14; Cal-1533; Fr-15; KM-80. Good strike with full rims, hints of toning and luster at rims, just lightly worn on high points, very low mintage of 697 coins. NGC #8377283-007. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

844. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1805 PJ, rare, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-73.17.1; Cal-1536; Fr-15; KM-80. Choice bright luster, full rims, the centers softly struck but with little outright wear, very low mintage of just 255 coins. NGC #8377283-008. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

845. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1807 PJ, rare, NGC AU details / obv scratched, exAlmenara. Janson-73.19; Cal-1538; Fr-15; KM-80. Highly lustrous surfaces in pale-yellow gold, fully detailed but with heavy marks behind bust, from a mintage of just 527 examples. NGC #8377283-009. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

846. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1785 PR, rare, NGC XF 40, ex-Almenara. Janson-70.8; Cal-1663; Fr-4; KM-57. Broad flan with full rims, lightly toned around details, strong strike, one of only 629 struck. NGC #8377283-010. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

847. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1787 PR, rare, NGC AU 50, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-70.10; Cal-1665; Fr-4; KM-57. Sharp details with choice luster on fields, minor bagmarks and high-point wear only, one of only 391 struck. NGC #8377283-011. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

848. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1789 PR, very rare, NGC AU 58, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara, ex-Caballero. Janson-74.1; Cal-1360; Fr-8; KM-66. Very bold strike and attractively lustrous, two minor natural flaws in edge, mintage unknown but undoubtedly very small. NGC #8377283-012. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection and the Caballero de las Yndias Collection (Aureo & Calicó auction of April 2009, lot 15), both stated on label. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

849. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1793 PR, very rare, NGC VF 25, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-74.5; Cal-1363; Fr-16; KM-79. Deeply toned around details, normal wear (more like VF 35 in our opinion), still the best at NGC in any case and among only 374 examples struck in this year. NGC #8377283-013. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,750-$2,500.

850. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1808 PJ, rare, NGC AU 55, finest known in NGC census, ex-Norweb, ex-Almenara. Janson-74.20; Cal-1378; Fr-16; KM-79. Bold strike with full rims, decent luster for the assigned grade, light mark in front of chest, one of only 646 struck for this date (according to Janson). NGC #8377283-014. Pedigreed to the Norweb Collection (Spink America auction of March 1997, lot 17) and the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

851. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1780 PR, very rare, NGC XF 40, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-71.3; Cal-1438; Fr-5; KM-56. Full rims with faint luster in legends, honest wear in centers, possible trace of overdate 0/9. NGC #8377410-002. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

852. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1786 PR, very rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-71.9; Cal1444; Fr-5; KM-56. Bold strike with high points a bit flat, hint of luster and toning around letters, light marks in field in front of chin, low mintage of just 932 coins. NGC #8377410-003. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $800-$1,200.

853. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1789 PR, very rare, NGC UNC details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-75.1; Cal-1173; Fr-9; KM-65. Sharp details with good luster but oddly crude rims, light surface hairlines in field in front of face, mintage unknown but undoubtedly very small. NGC #8377410-004. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

854. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1790 PR, very rare, NGC AU details / plugged, cleaned, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-75.2; Cal-1174; Fr-9; KM-65. Very bold strike with faint red toning on reverse and in obverse legend (rich gold color all over), repaired hole near edge between king’s name and ordinal, the only other example at NGC being VF details. NGC #8377410-005. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $600-$900.

855. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1791 PR, laureate bust, very rare, NGC AU details / bent, ex-Almenara. Janson-75.3.1; Cal-1175; Fr-13; KM-74. Rich gold color with full details, trace of toning on reverse, parts of rims crude (as made, including small chip in edge at top), very low mintage of just 558 coins (which includes the non-laureate bust issue as well). NGC #8377410-006. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

856. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1796 PP, rare, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-75.8; Cal-1182; Fr-17; KM-78. Broad flan with full rims, strong luster for the assigned grade (more like softly struck MS in our opinion), with light adjustment marks in centers on both sides. NGC #8377410-007. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

857. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1797 PP, rare, NGC VF details / plugged, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-75.9; Cal-1183; Fr17; KM-78. Worn but well detailed, with faint toning on fields, crudely repaired plug at top. NGC #8377410-008. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $600-$900.

858. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1798 PP, rare, NGC VF 25, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-75.10; Cal-1184; Fr-17; KM-78. Sharp full rims with traces of luster in legends (hence more like softly struck XF in our opinion), the bust clearly re-punched (“doubled-die” error, not noted on label). NGC #8377410-009. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $800-$1,200.

859. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1798 PP, rare, NGC AU details / holed, ex-Almenara. Janson-75.10; Cal-1184; Fr-17; KM-78. Broad flan with choice full rims, lots of luster, fully UNC in our opinion but with crude hole near top. NGC #8377410-010. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $600-$900.

860. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1799 PP, rare, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-75.11.2; Cal-1185; Fr-17; KM-78. Very lustrous and choice, with full details and rims, just with traces of flattening on highest points that are probably as made and not actual wear. NGC #8377410-011. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

861. BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1807 PJ, rare, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-75.19; Cal-1193; Fr-17; KM-78. Very choice luster and rims, central details on reverse 100% sharp and MS quality but bust slightly weaker, light in color. NGC #8377410-012. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

Bolivia (colonial) - Pillars

862. BOLIVIA, Potosí, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1767 JR, hooked 6, six-petaled rosette below shield, rare, exBrameld. Yonaka-P8.67b; Janson-58.1.1; Cal-1159; KM-50. 26.70 grams. VF with toning around details, the rims somewhat weak, odd bulge to left of left-hand pillar, this variety rated R in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

863. BOLIVIA, Potosí, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1768 JR, hooked 6, six-petaled rosette below shield, dot after CAROLUS, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-P8.68b1; Janson-58.2.2; Cal-1160; KM50. 26.93 grams. XF with deeply contrasting toning, lightly cleaned fields with strange graffito above crown above globes, scarce variety. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

864. BOLIVIA, Potosí, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1768 JR, normal 6 and 8, four-petaled floret below shield, dot after CAROLUS, very rare, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-P8.68a; Janson-58.2.4; Cal-1163; KM-50. 26.66 grams. VF+ with light, contrasting toning, slightly off-center strike, fields cleaned long ago, this variety rated R2 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

865. BOLIVIA, Potosí, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1769 JR, fancy 9, no dot after CAROLUS, very rare, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-P8.69a; Janson-58.3.1; Cal-1164; KM-50. 26.82 grams. Well-detailed XF with contrasting toning, lightly hairlined fields from old cleaning, this variety rated R2 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

866. BOLIVIA, Potosí, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1769 JR, round 9, re-punched 6, no stop after CAROLVS, exBrameld. Yonaka-P8.69b; Janson-58.3.6; Cal-1165; KM-50. 26.92 grams. XF+ with choice toning around sharp full details, hints of luster, the fields cleaned long ago. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

867. BOLIVIA, Potosí, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1770/69 JR, no dot after CAROLUS, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-P8.70a; Janson-58.4.2; Cal-1167; KM-50. 26.42 grams. AVF with deep toning around details, the fields cleaned long ago. Curiously, all known examples of this overdate show a strange IV under the •D following the king’s ordinal, which is very clear on this example. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

868. BOLIVIA, Potosí, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1770 JR, no dot after CAROLVS, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-P8.70b; Janson-58.4.3; Cal-1168; KM-50. 26.85 grams. Choice XF with beautiful rich toning all over, minor natural flaw in rim, minor lamination and some light marks in fields, including a graffito that looks like a Chinese character below the denomination. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

Bolivia (colonial) - Busts

869. BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1779 PR, NGC MS 62. Janson-63.8.3; Cal-1176; KM-55. Broad flan with uneven rims due to slightly off-center strike, frosty white with luster, traces of die-clashing on both sides. NGC #6205457-007. Estimate: $300-$450.

Bolivia (Republic)

870. BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1786/5 PR, NGC AU 58, finest and only example in NGC census. Janson-63.15.1; Cal-1191; KM-55. Well struck, with minimal wear and hairlines plus luster under light rainbow toning all over, the overdate quite prominent (probably rare). NGC #6976094-010. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

871. BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1818 PJ, NGC MS 61+. Janson-86.8; Cal-1382; KM-84. Bold strike with much luster (particularly on the reverse, the obverse being lightly toned), within the top 9% of examples graded by NGC, parts of rims weak (as made). NGC #6700545-002. Estimate: $300-$450.

872. BOLIVIA, Potosí, 10 soles monetary medal, 1825, Simón Bolívar / Chuquisaca, NGC MS 64. Fonrobert-9741 var; Burnett6B. 31 grams. Richly rainbow toned over lustrous surfaces, with an area of surface roughness (as made) below CHUQUISACA but otherwise choice and desirable as one of the most popular medals struck to commemorate the liberation of Upper Peru (modern-day Bolivia) in 1825. Note: The label states “var” in reference to two varieties identified by Burnett based on their edges, but of course the edge on this example is not visible inside the slab. NGC #2150832-034. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

873. BOLIVIA, Potosí, 8 soles, 1834 LM, NGC MS 61. KM97. Frosty white with strong luster, a few light marks and hairlines but clearly MS, parts of rims weak due to centering issues. NGC #6963512003. Estimate: $300-$450.

Brazil (colonial)

Afonso VI

875. BRAZIL, 600 reis, Afonso VI, crowned-600 countermark (1663) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (4th period), with crowned-480 countermark (480 reis, 1643), rare. Gomes-47.03; LMB-12; KM-19.1. 27.32 grams. Exceptionally bold full countermarks (AU) on bottom half of full cross-and-tressure on a very early host (AVF) with bold P-B to left of full but partially flat shield (due to the countermarks), toned in crevices. Estimate: $500-$750.

Pedro II

874. BOLIVIA, Potosí, 8 soles, 1839 LM, NGC MS 62, “top pop.” KM-97. Choice bold strike (fully detailed) with strong luster, light toning in legends, small dark spot in leaves, currently tied with three others for finest in the NGC census. NGC #8299767-006. Estimate: $400-$600.

876. BRAZIL, 500 reis, Afonso VI, crowned-500 countermark (1663) on a Lisbon, Portugal, cruzado (400 reis), João IV. Gomes-45.01; LMB-81; KM-36. 21.38 grams. Very deep, bold countermark (XF+) of the rarer variety with 5 instead of S, the host (AVF) with complete legend but weaker inner details (partly due to the countermark), richly toned all over. Estimate: $750-$1,100.

877. BRAZIL, 300 reis, Afonso VI, crowned-300 countermark with retrograde 3 (1663) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 165(?) E, rare, ex-Ponte. Gomes-46.01; LMB-11; KM-18.2. 12.75 grams. Complete countermark (VF) with very strange retrograde 3 (unlisted in any reference) placed in center of cross side of an About Fine host with much flatness but full waves, one full pillar, and bold denomination 4, lightly toned, rusty red oxidation near split in edge. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

878. BRAZIL, 500 reis, Pedro II, crowned-S00 countermark (1688) on a Lisbon, Portugal, cruzado (400 reis), João IV, nova orla type. Gomes-112.01; LMB-102; KM-36. 21.83 grams. Complete countermark (VF) near edge of cross side of an attractively toned AVF host with full details whose rims end before the edge of the coin (tulip edge, like on Spanish colonial 8 reales). Estimate: $750-$1,100.

879. BRAZIL, 500 reis, Pedro II, crowned-500 countermark (1688) on a Lisbon, Portugal, cruzado (400 reis), João IV, nova orla type. Gomes-116.01; LMB-102; KM-36. 22.02 grams. Very bold VF countermark (scarcer variety with proper 5 instead of S) in top-left quadrant of gold-toned AVF host with F interiors from original coin, full tulip edge. Estimate: $750-$1,100.

João V

880. BRAZIL, Minas, gold dobra (12800 reis), João V, 1729/8-M, rare, PCGS VF details / clipped and re-edged. Mald-105.06; Gomes-unl (140 for type); LMB-unl; Fr-55; KM-unl (139 for type). 25.93 grams. Very clear overdate (unlisted in most references), rich gold color, old gouge behind head and some random marks but overall well detailed, just the edge truncated from clipping with diagonal reeding re-applied long ago. PCGS #49641087. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

881. BRAZIL, Rio, gold dobra (12800 reis), João V, 1731-R, first type, PCGS XF details / excessive clipping. Mald-106.08; Gomes-139.09; LMB-197a; Fr-40; KM-140. 23.02 grams. Bold details laced with red toning and traces of encrustation, obviously truncated from clipping but with no loss of legends. PCGS #49641088. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

882. BRAZIL, Minas, gold dobra (12800 reis), João V, 1732M, NGC AU 58. Gomes-61.06; LMB-288; Fr-55; KM-139. Choice full rims with luster in legends, bold details with light high-point wear, rich gold color. NGC #5850349-001. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

883. BRAZIL, Bahia, gold 3200 reis, João V, 1750-B, very rare, NGC AU details / engraved. Gomes-123.11; LMB-132; Fr-52; KM133. As an odd denomination, any “meia peça” of João V is a great rarity, with only a few examples known for each of a handful of dates, this being the last of the type (João having died mid-year), with minimal luster but nice red toning around strong details (the bust enhanced long ago), also full rims, great opportunity for the type-collector. NGC #2787814-004. Estimate: $5,000-up.

João, Prince Regent

884. BRAZIL, Minas, 960 reis, João, Prince Regent, arms double countermark (1808-10) on a Potosí, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1782 PR, ex-Brameld. LMB-442; KM-240. 26.52 grams. Choice full double countermark (VF) placed far enough from the rim to allow a clear date on the Fine host with lots of old scratches, toned around details (especially on the reverse). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $400-$600.

British Honduras

886. BRITISH HONDURAS, dollar (6 shillings 1 penny), George III, incuse crowned-script-GR countermark (181020) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1773 FM, NGC XF details / harshly cleaned, ex-Brameld. Prid-3; KM-unl (cf 4.1). Bold and deep countermark (not graded on label) on a well-detailed host with striations from old cleaning, lightly toned all over, earlier host than usual for this countermark. NGC #8384171008. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.

British North Borneo

888. BRITISH NORTH BORNEO, Borneo Company, dollar, Victoria, inverse shield (lion over dhow) countermark (late 1800s) on a Westfriesland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1784, rare, ex-Brameld. Host: KM-127.3. 32.35 grams. VF host with light toning, the deep countermark no less than AU, featuring the coat of arms of the chartered British North Borneo Company in inverse, suggesting an unofficial striking from a printing die, possibly later than the Company’s 1880s administration in present-day Sabah, Malaysia. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

885. BRAZIL, Bahia, 960 reis, João, Prince Regent, 1814-B, struck over a Spanish colonial bust 8 reales of Charles IV, ex-Brameld. LMB-399; KM-307.1. 26.54 grams. XF with deep rainbow toning (strongest to left of 960), much under-coin details visible including parts of reverse legend and shield within the globes, partial date (1)79(?) in crown on obverse. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

887. BRITISH HONDURAS, dollar (6 shillings 1 penny), George III, raised crowned-script-GR in oval indent countermark (1810-20) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1818 JJ, ex-Brameld. Prid-2; KM-2. Full but slightly crude countermark (VF) on Fine host with heavily striated surfaces from harsh old cleaning, now toned around details (especially the reverse). Accompanied by NGC tag “Altered Surface.” Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.

Chile (colonial) - Busts

889. CHILE, Santiago, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1806/5 FJ, rare, NGC AU 53, finest and only example in NGC census. Cal-1046; KM-51. Toned over luster throughout, good strike with only light wear, nearly full rims, the overdate manifest as just a bulge at the bottom left of the 6. NGC #8301085-005. Estimate: $600-$900.

Chile (Republic) - “volcano” series

890. CHILE, Santiago, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1814 FJ, NGC UNC details / harshly cleaned (Colección Val y Mexía Label). Cal-1407; KM-80. Bold strike with full rims, striated obverse from old cleaning with light golden toning throughout. NGC #8381287-014. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $300$450.

891. CHILE, Santiago, “volcano” peso, 1822 FI, NGC AU 53. KM-82.2. Choice strike with strong luster in legend and around details, dark rainbow toning on fields, light wear and tiny marks only, popular type. NGC #8301085-008. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

Chile (Republic)

892. CHILE, Santiago, gold 8 escudos, 1822 FI, NGC AU 58. Fr-33; KM-84. Brightly lustrous in light yellow gold, minor rim-flaws and light bagmarks only, very flashy for this normally heavily circulated type. NGC #3166656-015. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.

893. CHILE, Santiago, gold 4 escudos, 1833 I, rare, PCGS XF40, finest known in PCGS census. Fr-34; KM-87. Good strike and traces of luster despite wear and minor marks per the grade, key date from a tiny mintage of just 321 coins. PCGS #17281885. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

894. CHILE, struck in Birmingham, copper 1 centavo, 1835, thick flan, NGC MS 61 BN (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-115. Traces of original color and luster near rims, satin fields with just a few light bagmarks, deep rainbow toning around details on reverse, with sediment in crevices. NGC #8381287-011. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

895. CHILE, struck in Birmingham, copper ½ centavo, 1835, thick flan, NGC MS 64 BN, “top pop.” KM-114. Much original color and luster in legends and around star, the fields dark but practically devoid of any bagmarks, currently tied with one other for finest in NGC census (with two others at the same top grade in RB designation). NGC #8376794-009. Estimate: $200-$300.

896. CHILE, struck in Birmingham, copper ½ centavo, 1851, high date between small stars, dots on reverse, NGC MS 62 BN. KM-117.1. Even brown color with rather muted luster, faint die-cracks but no marks. Note: The NGC label calls this “rev. legend between stars” in error; it is actually second finest in the census to a single MS 63 properly attributed. NGC #8376794-011. Estimate: $200-$300.

897. No lot.

898. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1867, “un peso” variety, NGC XF details / rev cleaned (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Gray toning with notably darker shield, slightly silvery fields on that side, a few small rim-bumps, desirable first year of the long-running “condor” type. NGC #8381326-001. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

899. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1868, NGC MS 62 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Bright and flashy with luster, a few black speckles in legend and tiny bagmarks, tied with one other for second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 63+. NGC #8381326-002. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

900. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1869, NGC MS 63 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Bright and flashy with a few small black spots, minor die-cracks, tiny bagmarks, tied with one other for second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 66. NGC #8380902-001. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

901. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1870/60, NGC MS 61 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Lustrous with splashes of blue color within a generally light gold toning, minimal bagmarks, currently tied with one other for second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 62. NGC #8380902-015. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $400-$600.

902. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1870/69, NGC MS 62 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Bright with strong luster, light bagmarks only, second highest grade in NGC census. The 70/69 overdate is distinguished from 70/60 (see previous lot) in having a distinct top left loop of a 9 visible behind the 0. NGC #8380902-002. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

903. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1872, NGC MS 62 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Flashy and bright with luster all over, light bagmarks. NGC #8380902-003. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

904. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1873, NGC MS 63+ (Colección Val y Mexía Label), ex-Siegel. KM-142.1. Lightly gold-toned (with red on rims) over cartwheel luster, minor die-cracks, minimal bagmarks, second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 64. NGC #8381326-003. Pedigreed to the Alex Siegel Collection (stated on label) and to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

905. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1874, NGC MS 62+ (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. White with luster, typical bagmarks. NGC #8380902-004. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $400-$600.

906. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1875/0, NGC AU 55 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Flashy and bright with luster, a bit bagmarked but otherwise very close to MS. NGC #8376150002. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $400-$600.

907. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1875/4, NGC MS 62 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Light golden toning over typically strong luster, light bagmarks, second highest grade in NGC census. NGC #8376150-003. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $400-$600.

908. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1875, NGC MS 64 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Very bright and flashy with luster, typical bagmarks only, very minor natural flaw to left of date, second highest grade in the NGC census. NGC #8380902-005. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

909. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1875, M on ground, NGC AU 55 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-unl (142.1 for type). Typically lustrous and non-toned, with bagmarks but very little actual wear, scarce variety (unlisted in KM and not noted on NGC label) with engraver’s raised M on ground to right of condor’s foot. NGC #8376150-001. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

910. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1875, N-M on ground, NGC MS 61 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM142.1. Very faintly toned over light luster with streak of dark blue on rim below date, variety with engraver’s initials N and M (for Nicolás Meneses) flanking the condor’s foot (erroneously listed on NGC label as just M). NGC #8376150-004. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $400-$600.

911. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1876, NGC MS 64 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Lightly gold-toned rims encircling brilliant cartwheel luster, a couple faint die-cracks, minimal bagmarks, currently tied with six others for second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 65. NGC #8380902-006. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.

912. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1876, N-M on ground, NGC MS 61 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM142.1. Bright white with frosty luster, typical bagmarks, scarce variety with raised engraver’s initials N-M on ground above condor’s foot. NGC #8380902-007. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $400-$600.

913. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1877/7, NGC MS 61 (Colección Val y Mexía Label), ex-Val y Mexía Collection. KM-142.1. Typically lustrous and lightly bagmarked, faint traces of speckled gold toning, second highest grade in NGC census. NGC #8380902-008. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $400$600.

914. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1877, NGC MS 65+ (Colección Val y Mexía Label), finest known in NGC census. KM-142.1. Scintillating cartwheel luster all over with a hint of light gold toning, just a single small bagmark and a couple faint die-cracks, currently the finest of 71 entries at NGC. NGC #8376150-005. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

915. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1878, NGC MS 65+ (Colección Val y Mexía Label), finest known in NGC census. KM-142.1. Resplendent with cartwheel luster in faint golden tone (stronger on part of rim), minimal bagmarks, currently the single finest of 41 entries at NGC. NGC #8376150-006. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

916. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1879, NGC MS 65 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Beautifully rainbow toned over strong luster, minor die-cracks, practically no bagmarks, currently tied with one other for second finest in the NGC census. NGC #8380902-009. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

917. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1880, NGC MS 63 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Deeply rainbow toned with strong blues at rims graduating to golden centers, any bagmarks hidden as a result, only faint traces of die-cracks here and there. NGC #8381326-004. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $800$1,200.

918. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1881, NGC MS 65 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Brilliant cartwheel luster with minor die-cracks but no bagmarks, very faint golden surfaces, currently tied with nine others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 66. NGC #8381326-005. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.

919. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1882/1, NGC MS 64 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Brilliant cartwheel luster with minimal bagmarks on pristine satin surfaces. NGC #8380902-010. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

920. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1882, NGC MS 65 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Refulgent cartwheel luster with minor bagmarks, a few small matte streaks of light tan toning, second highest grade in NGC census. NGC #8376150-007. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.

921. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1883/2, round-top 3, rare, NGC MS 63 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Cartwheel luster with very faint traces of golden hues, minimal bagmarks, minor die-cracks as expected for a re-used die, this rare overdate listed in KM without values, one of only three in the NGC census (the others being another MS 63 and an MS 64+). NGC #8376150-008. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

922. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1883, round-top 3, NGC MS 65+ (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Very strong cartwheel luster with rich reddish toning at rims, minimal bagmarks, second highest grade in NGC census. NGC #8380902-011. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

923. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1883, flat-top 3 restrike, coin alignment, NGC MS 64 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Strong luster with very faint golden toning, no bagmarks, second highest grade in NGC census. NGC #8380902-012. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.

924. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1884, NGC MS 65 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Bright white with flashy luster, minor die-cracks but almost no bagmarks. NGC #8380902-013. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

925. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1885/3, NGC MS 63 (Colección Val y Mexía Label), “top pop.” KM-142.1. Satin surfaces with brilliant cartwheel luster, minimal bagmarks, currently tied with two others for finest in the NGC census. NGC #8376150-009. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

926. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1885/4, NGC MS 63 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Blast white with luster on satin surfaces, minimal bagmarks. NGC #8376150-010. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

927. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1885, NGC MS 63 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Jewel-like rainbow toning over highly lustrous surfaces, with vivid blues at obverse rim, a few minor die-cracks but practically no bagmarks (begs a higher grade or even a “star” designation), second highest grade in the NGC census. NGC #8376150-011. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.

928. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1886/5, NGC UNC details / cleaned (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Scarce overdate with just one other (MS 63) in the entire NGC census, lustrous and bagmarked as usual but with faint surface hairlines on fields. NGC #8376150-012. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $400-$600.

929. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1886, NGC MS 65 (Colección Val y Mexía Label), “top pop.” KM-142.1. Lightly golden-toned over satin surfaces with cartwheel luster, virtually no bagmarks, currently tied with two others for finest in the NGC census. NGC #8376150-013. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

930. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1889, NGC MS 63 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Brilliant cartwheel luster with golden toning of varying strength (deepest from condor’s feet to date), minimal bagmarks. NGC #8380902-014. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.

931. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1890/80, NGC MS 64 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Frosty and bright with luster, minimal bagmarks, currently tied with one other for second finest in the NGC census. NGC #8381082-001. Pedigreed to the Whittier and the Val y Mexía Collections (both stated on label). Estimate: $800-$1,200.

932. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1890/89, NGC AU 58 (Colección Val y Mexía Label), “top pop.” Frosty with luster, no wear (begging an MS grade) but with some marks, currently tied with two others for finest in the NGC census. NGC #8376150-014. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

933. CHILE, Santiago, “condor” peso, 1891, NGC MS 62 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Very strong luster with pristine fields devoid of bagmarks (looks at least MS 63), incipient toning on parts of rims. NGC #8376150-015. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.

934. CHILE, Santiago, pattern 5 pesos, 1927, milled edge, PCGS SP AU details / cleaned, ex-Val y Mexía Collection. KM-Pn49. Lightly toned over muted luster, surface hairlines on both sides. PCGS #54897758. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

935. CHILE, Santiago, 2 pesos, 1927, NGC MS 65+ (Colección Val y Mexía Label), finest known in NGC census. KM-172. Brilliant cartwheel luster with hint of golden color, minimal bagmarks, the sole finest of currently 12 entries at NGC for this one-year type. NGC #8381082-002. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

936. CHILE, Santiago, copper-nickel 1 peso, 1933, NGC MS 66 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-176.1. Golden rainbow toning (multi-color reverse) over luster, practically no marks, near top grade of MS 67. NGC #6971948-002. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

Chile (revolutionary)

China

937. CHILE, Santiago, gold 100 pesos (10 condores), 1962, NGC MS 65. Fr-54; KM-175. Choice luster and minimal bagmarks, interesting stress-lines radiating from centers (AGW 0.5885 oz). NGC #6532830-005. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

938. CHILE, Copiapó, 1 peso, (1859), inverted shield with proper star, Arabic 1, NGC AU 58 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-2.2. Deep stamps with light golden toning throughout, a desirable near-MS example of a simple uniface issue struck during the occupation of Copiapó in 1859 by Chilean revolutionary Pedro León Gallo Goyenechea. NGC #8381287-012. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.

939. CHINA, Chihli, Pei Yang Arsenal, 7 mace 2 candareens (dollar), Kuang-hsü, 34th Year of Kuang-hsü (1908), small letters, NGC UNC details / cleaned. L&M-465C; KM-Y73.2; WS-0644. Fully detailed strike with no marks or wear but somewhat grainy surfaces from cleaning. NGC #8299767-002. Estimate: $400$600.

940. CHINA, Republic, “memento” dollar, Sun Yat-sen, (1927), high six-pointed stars, PCGS MS62. L&M-49; KM-Y318a; K-608; WS-0160. Very bright, silvery surfaces with no toning, typical bagmarks. PCGS #47764419. Estimate: $350-$500.

941. CHINA, Republic, “junk” dollar, Sun Yat-sen, Year 22 (1933), NGC AU 55. L&M-109; KM-Y345; K-623. Light golden tone over luster with faint hairlines but minimal marks. NGC #8299767-001. Estimate: $250-$375.

942. CHINA, Szechuan-Shensi Soviet, dollar, 1934, small stars, NGC AU details / cleaned. L&M-891; KM-Y513.5; K-808. Purplish rainbow toning over slightly porous surfaces with bold full details, no weak strike at all (unlike most), variety without hidden “o,” sickle blade over hammer handle, and small solid stars on reverse, a premium example of the quintessential Communist crown, one of the most popular Chinese dollars that always attracts strong interest. NGC #8375562-001. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000.

Colombia (colonial) - Cobs

943. COLOMBIA, Cartagena, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer E below mintmark NR to left (1620s). Restrepo-M45.10; S-C3; Cal-Type 298; KM-3.4. Choice, full, well-detailed shield (with lions and castles transposed) and cross-lions-castles (proper quadrants), with full and clear NRE to left punched over NER but date not visible (162629), lightly toned XF, very nice for this type. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

944. COLOMBIA, Cartagena, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer E below mintmark RN to left (1620s), NGC VF 20. Restrepo-M36.2; S-C3; Cal-Type 261; KM-2.4. 13.00 grams. Bold full cross-lionscastles (proper quadrants) and crowned shield (slightly off-center) with full RNE to left, some legend, toned fields, scarce type from 1626-29 only (date not visible). NGC #3833357-005. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

945. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, cob 8 reales, 1631(?) P, very rare. Restrepo-M44; S-B4; Cal-Type 337; KM-3.3. 23.79 grams. Deeply toned XF details with full cross-lions-castles (quadrants transposed, flat spot in center) and corroded full shield, fairly clear N(R)-P to left and denomination VIII to right, also with clear 163 of date in legend followed what appears to be a 1 but could be a 2, solid flan despite the corrosion. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

946. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, cob 4 reales, 1632(?) (P), rare, ex-Lasser, Restrepo Plate. Restrepo-M35.4b; S-B4; Cal-1140; KM-2.2. 13.49 grams. Choice full cross-and-tressure with castles and lions in proper quadrants with faint base of 2 of date near top (not 100% certain), welldetailed but slightly off-center full shield with bold denomination IIII to right (NR-P to left off the flan), most of crown, AXF with some dark spots, edge-crack, singled out in Restrepo (without asserting a date) for the fact that it has a border of dots inside the legend on reverse, a somewhat optional characteristic for this period. Pedigreed to the Joseph Lasser Collection (Ponterio auction of January 2006, with original lot-tag 377) and Plate Coin on page 76 of Jorge Emilio Restrepo’s Coins of Colombia (4th edition, 2012). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

947. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, cob 2 reales, 1632 A, rare. Restrepo-M28.15; S-B5; Cal-939; KM-6.1. 6.67 grams. Off-center strike but with choice full cross-lions-castles (proper quadrants) and fairly clear bottom of 32 of date, full shield with NR-A to left, toned VF with peripheral flatness and some slight crudeness. Estimate: $600-$900.

948. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, cob 1 real, Philip IV, assayer not visible (R, early 1650s), motto PLV-S, rare, NGC F details / damaged. Restrepo-M24; S-B7; Cal-Type 211; KM-9. 3.45 grams. Bold full pillars with clear motto P-LV-S (Restrepo reverse “a”), good but off-center crowned shield (proper quadrants) with traces of PHILIPPVS to right, messy strike and a bit pockmarked, toned in crevices. NGC #6435307-005. Estimate: $600-$900.

Colombia (colonial) - Gold

949. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1774 JS, NGC UNC details / damaged, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-73.9; Cal-2040; Fr-36; KM-50.2. Choice luster and full details, just with lots of little pockmarks all over (nothing egregious). NGC #6915070-017. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

950. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1778 J•J. Restrepo-61.15; Cal-1697; Fr-39; KM-49.1. 6.72 grams. Bold AUwith luster and red toning at rims, several small dings, part of edge slightly bent. Estimate: $600-$900.

951. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1798 J•J, with private countermark “LAC” in monogram, rare. Restrepo-89.16; Cal-1393; Fr-56; KM-60.1. 6.51 grams. Well-struck and problem-free XF+ with lustrous fields, weak rims (as made), the AU-grade countermark deeply impressed. For whatever reason, the smaller Colombia gold coins of Charles IV became scarce after around 1796-7, this date and denomination singled out in Restrepo as being rare. The countermark (believed to be from the early 1800s) is also rare, in fact seen on only five coins, all but one Colombian, this being the only 2 escudos, as follows:

Madrid ½ escudo 1766 (Aureo & Calicó, April 2009, lot 1169)

Bogotá 8 escudos 1795 (Stack’s Bowers, May 2023, lot 71243)

Bogotá 8 escudos 1819 (Morton and Eden, March 2013, lot 215)

Bogotá 8 escudos 1793, ex-Roehrs Collection of U.S. Regulated Gold (Heritage, August 2010, lot 21391)

We note with interest that the last-mentioned piece (clipped down to 412 grains) was among U.S. regulated coinage following a 1793 Federal standard, raising the possibility that the countermark may be the hallmark of a goldsmith. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

952. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV/III), 1789/8 SF, re-punched HISP• ETIND, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-83.1a; Cal-1144; Fr-50; KM-54.2. 3.35 grams. Lustrous XF/AU with weakly struck bust, minor rim-flaw and marks, interesting die-variety. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

Session II - May 8, 2025, 10:00 AM

953. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1805 JT, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-85.32; Cal-1167; Fr-59; KM-56.2. 3.35 grams. Very lustrous AU with weak centers, diagonal planchet-flaw in front of bust, parts of rims crude (as made). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

954. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1815 J•F, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-122.17; Cal-1553; Fr-65; KM-64.1. 3.26 grams. XF with softly struck centers, polished surfaces and solder-marks on edge as from prior mounting. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

955. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1819 J•F, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-122.25; Cal-1558; Fr-65; KM-64.1. 3.40 grams. Bold AU+ in rich gold color with muted luster, satin fields, light encrustation around some details. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

Colombia (colonial) - Busts

956. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 8 reales-sized proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1808, from the merchant community of Santa Fe de Bogotá, plain edge, no rope, NGC MS 63. Restrepo-18 (p. 130); Fonrobert-8046; Herrera-79; Medina-382. Obverse with armored bust of Charles IV [sic] within legend EN AMOR DE FERNANDO VII REY DE ESPANA EYNDIAS.; reverse with crowned cross supported by lions (the original colonial coat-of-arms of Cartagena) within legend EL COMERCIO DE SANTA FE DE BOGOTA SEPTIEMBRE 11 with date *1808* at bottom. Splashy dark rainbow toning over luster throughout, characteristic minor die-flaw in field to right of cross. NGC #6702625-002. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

957. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 2 reales, Charles IV, 1796 J•J, NGC AG 3, exBecerra. Restrepo-80.8; Cal-681; KM-59. Bold full legends with contrasting toning, the centers weakly struck and a bit worn but problem-free, scarce issue, second finest in NGC census behind a single Fine. NGC #6914571-037. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $200-$300.

958. COLOMBIA, Popayán, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1811/0 J•F, NGC XF 45, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-114.2; Cal-896; KM-70.2. Good strike with nearly full rims, lightly toned all over but with dark area in upper-left quadrant of obverse, second finest in the NGC census behind a single AU 55. NGC #6914572-024. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $200-$300.

959. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1819 F•J, wide-date variety, NGC AU 50, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-113.9a; Cal-935; KM-70.1. Strong luster (more like AU 58 in our opinion) and good strike (slightly off-center obverse), deep rainbow toning on parts of rims, final date of colonial type for this mint. NGC #6915070006. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $200-$300.

960. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust ½ real, Charles IV, 1796 J•J, recut date, very rare, NGC VF 25, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Toulemonde. Restrepo-unl (cf 77.5); Cal-325; KM-57. Nicely toned over traces of luster, the centers slightly weak (light adjustment marks on reverse) and the rims slightly crude (as made), but with clear 1796/1796 date (unlisted) and faint but certain dot between J’s (Restrepo only lists JJ without dot), one of just four known for this date regardless of variety. NGC #6856251-001. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $700-$1,000.

961. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, 1810/09, rare, NGC XF 45, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-100.4; EMO-160.7; Cal-287; KM-67.1. Very bold strike with full but partially crude rims (as made), deeply contrasting toning, clear overdate, second finest in NGC census behind a single AU 55. NGC #6914572-013. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $200-$300.

Colombia (Cartagena “imitation cobs”)

962. COLOMBIA, Cartagena, “imitation cob” 4 reales, “888” date (1814), struck over a previous issue, very rare. Restrepo-119.1; Cal-1029; KM-unl. 6.15 grams. Lightly toned VG with flat areas, off-center strike, old scratches, and holed at top of cross / bottom of pillars, but with important details clear including first 8 of “date” (bold o over o, with bottom o of middle digit also boldly visible, plus bottom curve of final o), “mintmark” L, “assayer” M, and denomination 4, in addition to a full retrograde 4 below cross with full bottom-right lion (quadrants transposed as usual), lightly toned, also with cross from original coin partially visible. Estimate: $1,000-up.

Colombia (Cartagena royalist)

963. COLOMBIA, Cartagena, copper ½ real, Ferdinand VII, struck over a Cartagena provisional ½ real, no date (ca. 1815), rare, PCGS VF30. Restrepo-108.1; Cal-unl; KM-unl. Nearly full but off-center monogram, bold full cross with clear ½ and ESTA(DO) / DE of the under-coin, dark brown in color with typically slightly granular surfaces and flat areas, particularly rare with a numeric grade. PCGS #85758261. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

Colombia (Republic / Cundinamarca)

964. COLOMBIA, Bogotá (Cundinamarca), 2 reales, 1821 JF, no BA, stars on reverse, NGC VF details / cleaned. Restrepo-155.5; KM-C5. Good strike and decent grade for this scarce issue (any evidence of cleaning rather irrelevant), with full details despite wear, faint adjustment marks on pomegranate, lightly toned all over. NGC #8384129-003. Estimate: $300-$450.

Colombia (Republic)

965. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold 1 escudo, 1825 FM, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-162.6; Sed-3; Fr-72; KM-81.2. 3.23 grams. Beautifully red-toned AXF, the obverse surface slightly grainy (rusty die), with parts of rims rather prominent due to off-center strike. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

966. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1827 RR, medal alignment, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-160.7i; Sed-1; Fr-73; KM-84. 1.66 grams. Bold AU+ with spots of reddish toning over muted luster, a few light marks and faint hairlines. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

967. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1834 RS, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-160.12; Sed-1; Fr-73; KM-84. 1.66 grams. AU with bright luster around details, light marks, slightly bent. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

968. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1835 RS, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-160.14; Sed-1; Fr-73; KM-84. 1.70 grams. Bold AU- with die-clash evidence on slightly off-center obverse, lovely toning (some deep purple on reverse rim), minor marks. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

969. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1836 RS, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-160.16; Sed-1; Fr-73; KM-84. 1.66 grams. Lustrous AU+ with traces of purple toning, a few light marks and polished surfaces. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

Colombia (Republic of New Granada)

970. COLOMBIA, mint uncertain, tin uniface obverse trial for gold 16 pesos, 1838 (no assayer), ex-JEAS. Restrepo-unl (211 or 212 for type); KM-unl. 6.76 grams. Thin, slightly wavy flan with nice luster and AU+ details, probably rare as the first example we have seen or heard of. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-up.

971. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold 16 pesos, 1842 UM, U/M, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-212.14; Sed-unl (19 for type); KM-unl (94.2 for type); Fr-75. 26.90 grams. Lustrous AU with light marks, lamination flaws on reverse, clear U/M in assayer (missing in Eldorado), AGW 0.7596 oz. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

972. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold 2 pesos, 1838 RU, PCGS AU details / cleaned, ex-JEAS, ex-Eldorado. Restrepo-202.1i; Sed-10; Fr-76; KM-95. Bold strike with nice luster, crude lamination flaws across bust. PCGS #84988529. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection and to the Eldorado Collection (Stack’s Bowers auction of January 2019, lot 42546). Estimate: $350-$500.

973. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold 2 pesos, 1842 VU, exJEAS. Restrepo-202.2; Sed-10; Fr-76; KM-95. 2.57 grams. XF+ with muted luster, rich gold color, crudely plugged hole at top, X-scratch on reverse, scarce. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

974. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1837 RS, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-200.1; Sed-8; Fr-77; KM-93. 1.61 grams. Lustrous AU with slightly crude rims (as made), vertical lamination flaw on reverse. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300. 975. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1840/39 RS, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-200.6; Sed-8; Fr-77; KM-93. 1.65 grams. Bold AU with nice luster but lightly cleaned, rich gold color, scarce overdate (rated R in Sedwick). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

976. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1844 RS, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-200.12; Sed-8; Fr-77; KM-93. 1.69 grams. Deeply purpletoned AU with luster, light scrape in field behind head, scarce date (rated R in Sedwick). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

977. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1846/2 RS, NGC AU 55, ex-Frank Sedwick. Restrepo-200.13; Sed-unl (8 for type); Fr-77; KMunl (93 for type). Bold strike with lovely splashes of deep purple toning, the clear overdate not mentioned on label nor in Frank Sedwick auction. NGC #3477459-064. Pedigreed to the Dr. Frank Sedwick Collection (stated on label) and Sedwick Auction 9, with original lot-tag 263. Estimate: $300-$450.

978. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1846 RS, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-200.14; Sed-8; Fr-77; KM-93. 1.66 grams. Bold AU with good luster, minor marks and slight rim-damage. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

979. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, copper pattern for gold 16 pesos, 1847, DIOS LEI LIBERTAD on edge, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-24 (p. 171); KM-Pn6. 16.00 grams. Deep-brown AU- with minor old nicks, dark toning around details, pattern for the adopted design for the “PESO 25.8064” denomination equating to 16 pesos. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

980. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, silver pattern for gold 10 pesos, 1858, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-100 (p. 173); KM-unl. 10.64 grams. XF with decent luster, no toning, light scratches on obverse, center of revers weakly struck, possibly rare (missing in Eldorado). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

981. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 2 pesos, 1849, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-203.2; Sed-11; Fr-81; KM-99. 3.21 grams. Well-struck AU with minor marks, muted luster, faint red toning at obverse rim, scarce type struck with denomination stated as PESO 3,2258.G (rated RRR in Sedwick). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

982. COLOMBIA, Popayán, ½ real, 1841 RU, extremely rare, NGC F details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-178.7; KM-96.2. Defective flan with some details lost to flaws but with clear date and assayer, for which Restrepo says only “three or four known,” deeply toned all over. NGC #8383623001. Estimate: $300-$450.

983. COLOMBIA, Popayán, ½ real, 1841 VU/RU, very rare, NGC F details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Toulemonde. Restrepo-178.9; KM-96.2. Low-contrast toning (any cleaning done long ago) and some weak strike (especially the rims)yet with clear date, the V/R over-assayer a bit difficult to see (NGC missed it) but the only possibility for VU according to the Restrepo reference, which says only five are known. NGC #8384935-008. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $300-$450.

984. COLOMBIA, Popayán, ½ real, 1842 UM, very rare, NGC VF details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Toulemonde. Restrepo-178.11; KM-96.2. Bold full details with nice toning (colorful in center of date side), weak rims, clear date and assayer for which Restrepo says only four are known. NGC #8384935-007. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $300-$450.

985. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ½ real, 1843 RS, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest known in NGC census, ex-Toulemonde. Restrepo-177.9; KM-96.1. Very sharp details including rims, lightly toned over muted luster, minor natural flaw to left of R of REAL, off-center date side, scarce date. NGC #8384935-004. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $200-$300.

986. COLOMBIA, Popayán, ½ real, 1843/1 UM, NGC XF details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Toulemonde. Restrepo-178.12; KM-96.2. Fairly strong details (including overdate, which is scarce) despite natural flan flaws (improper annealing?), the rims crude but bold, lightly toned. NGC #8384935-006. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $250-$375.

987. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ½ real, 1846 RS, NGC XF 40, finest known in NGC census, exToulemonde. Restrepo-177.15; KM-96.1. Very deeply rainbow-toned with bold details including rims (except for part of denomination side, which is slightly off-center), typical minor flan flaws. NGC #8384935-009. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $300-$450.

988. COLOMBIA, Mompox, copper 1 mitad token, 1844, José M. Ruiz, rare, NGC AU details / tooled. Henao-COM324-1; Rulau-Bol25. 29mm. Dark brown with choice details (sunface on obverse, reverse with VALE MITAD / JOSE M. RUIZ / MOMPOS / 1844), several heavy arc-shaped scratches. The city of Mompox is also known as Mompós, as it is spelled on this token. According to Rulau, this token was “struck in the United States to the order of Colombian merchants by a single American die-sinker who utilized old Hard Times tokens as one source of planchets.” According to Henao, Ruiz was registered in 1869 as owning an aguardiente distillery and his choice of a radiant sun may have indicated his membership in the Masonic lodge Union Momposina. NGC #6952942-001. Estimate: $400-$600.

989. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1 peso, 1857, NGC AU details / cleaned, “top pop,” ex-Toulemonde. Restrepo-198.6; KM-118. Well-detailed strike except for rims, with a few small splashes of rainbow toning over luster, practically no hairlines (tied with one other for finest in the NGC census), the final digit of date re-punched but decidedly not the 7/6 overdate. NGC #8384935-002. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $200-$300.

990. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1 peso, 1858, NGC MS 62, exToulemonde. Restrepo-198.9; KM-118. Bold strike with strong luster but light bagmarks, lightly gold-toned on rims, currently second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 63. NGC #6856248-003. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

991. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1 peso, 1863, NGC AU 58, exToulemonde. Restrepo-315.2; KM-139.1. Nice strike and luster with light golden toning at rims, currently tied with two others for finest in the NGC census. NGC #6856248-009. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $400-$600.

992. COLOMBIA, Popayán, ½ real, 1862/48, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Toulemonde. Restrepo-180; KM-unl. Bold and well-detailed strike (including rims, also clear overdate) with light rainbow toning over luster, faint hairlines. As explained in Restrepo, the design of this coin is for the Republic of New Granada (which it was in 1848), but the new date of 1862 places it under the United States of Colombia, under which the denomination would have been ½ décimo instead of ½ real as stated on the coin. NGC #8384935-005. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $300-$450.

Colombia (United States of Colombia)

993. COLOMBIA, Medellín, bronze pattern for gold 10 pesos, 1873, Barré bust (AB below), ex-JEAS. Restrepo-62 (p. 207); KM-Pn46. 6.37 grams. Light-colored AU with faint traces of original luster in some letters, couple small rim-nicks, several old scratches on obverse that may even be from the time of minting. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

994. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 5 pesos, 1864, COLOMBIA, large stars, very rare, NGC VF details / cleaned, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-328.1; Sed-37; Fr-94; KM-148. Bold strike in rich gold color but with lots of tiny marks all over, a highly sought and very rare single-year type (missing in Norweb and Hammel) lacking ESTADOS UNIDOS in legend. NGC #5746505-002. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

995. COLOMBIA, Medellín, brass pattern for gold 2 pesos, 1871, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-8 (p. 206); KMPn32. 2.04 grams. Light brassy color with some original luster, fully detailed XF. Restrepo calls this pattern “gilt copper,” while KM calls it simply copper, but XRF testing on this piece shows 82% copper and 16% zinc (a typical ratio for brass), with less than 0.25% gold (hence traces of gilding are possible). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

996. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 2 pesos, 1871, nice effigy, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-326.1; Sed-34; Fr-106; KM-A154. 3.23 grams. AU details with reddish toning in crevices, typically grainy surfaces as struck from rusty dies. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

997. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 2 pesos, 1871, thicker effigy, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-326.2; Sed-34; Fr106; KM-A154. 3.21 grams. Bold AU details with slightly grainy surfaces as struck from rusty dies, very light toning. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

998. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 1 peso, 1872/1, condor reverse, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-324.1; Sed-unl (31 for type); Fr-unl (cf 108); KM-unl (157.1 for type). 1.60 grams. Problem-free AU with typically grainy surfaces from rusty dies, uncommon overdate (missing in Eldorado). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

999. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1872, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-322.2; Sed-32; Fr-109; KM-157.2. 1.81 grams. Lustrous AU with hairlines on obverse from cleaning, somewhat crude rims (as made). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

1000. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 1 peso, 1872, arms reverse, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-323.1; Sed-30; Fr-107; KM-156. 1.60 grams. Bold AU with rather thick rims, slightly grainy surfaces (as usual), faintly red-toned, one-year type. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

1001. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 1 peso, 1873/2, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-324.2; Sed-31; Fr-108; KM-157.1. 1.64 grams. Lustrous AU with slight lamination flaw on reverse, scarce (missing in Eldorado), rated RRR in Sedwick. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

1002. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1873, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-322.3; Sed-32; Fr-109; KM-157.2. 1.70 grams. Choice AU+, rich gold color, muted luster, flaw to right of condor, parts of rims slightly crude (as made). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

1003. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1873, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-322.3; Sed-32; Fr-109; KM-157.2. 1.63 grams. AU with brassy luster, rims slightly crude (as made). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

1004. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1874, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-322.4; Sed-32; Fr-109; KM-157.2. 1.63 grams. Bold AU with nice luster, lighter color toward rims, no problems. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

1005. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1875, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-322.5; Sed-32; Fr-109; KM-157.2. 1.51 grams. AU with matte fields, dark sediment around details, slightly crude rims as usual. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

Colombia (modern Republic)

1006. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, lead obverse and reverse uniface die trials for 50 centavos, 1886, “Cocobola,” unique. Restrepo-unl (cf 16, p. 253); KM-unl. 3.85 grams total. Brightly lustrous UNCs with choice details, thin and fragile but still well preserved, presumably unique trials from the Canadian master hub in the Banco de la República collection mentioned in Restrepo (same unadopted reverse). Collectors of Colombian half dollars are always keen on the “Cocobola” issue that was struck only in 50 centavos, the only collectible date being 1887 (1888 is extremely rare). The nickname “Cocobola” has an interesting origin: The area known as Panama, which after Independence became part of Colombia, often found itself in a state of revolt, and one of the worst was in March 1885, when the Colombian general Pedro Prestan led a revolution in the city of Colón against the regime of Colombian president Rafael Núñez, who was working toward a more centralized and authoritarian Colombian nation, culminating in the abrogation of the “Rionegro” Constitution of 1863 and the formation of the new Republic of Colombia in 1886, in no small part due to the influence and machinations of the First Lady, Soledad Román. Prestan’s revolt, ostensibly opposing the involvement of the United States of America in the conflict (the US’s interest, of course, being the construction of a canal connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea), employed two Caribbean liberals, the Haitian Antoine Pautricelli and the Jamaican George Davis, to burn down the city of Colón. George Davis, later hanged for this crime, was better known as “Cocobolo.” When these first new half dollars of the Republic of Colombia came out in 1887, using the same unpopular reduced fineness (50% silver) that had been ordered by Núñez in 1885, but also with the portrait of his wife, his opponents took the opportunity to mock the use of Soledad’s portrait on the coins and recall the Panamanian revolt by nicknaming the coins “Cocobola” (feminized version of Cocobolo). Accompanied by NGC “ineligible type” tags. Estimate: $1,000-up.

1007. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 10 pesos, 1924, mintmark B to left, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-456.2; Sed-56; Fr-112; KM-202. 16.02 grams. UNC with hairlines and bagmarks, cartwheel luster, AGW 0.4710 oz. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1008. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 5 pesos, 1917, medal alignment, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-453.2i; Sed-51; Fr-110; KM-195.2. 7.94 grams. Slightly grainy AU- with surface hairlines, scarce date (rated R in Sedwick), AGW 0.2355 oz. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $750-$1,100.

1009. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 5 pesos, 1920, mintmark A to right, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-454.9; Sed-53; Fr-113; KM-201.1. 7.93 grams. Lustrous MS with minimal bagmarks, AGW 0.2355 oz. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $750-$1,100.

1010. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 5 pesos, 1924, large 4 in date, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-455.2; Sed-54; Fr-115; KM-204. 7.95 grams. UNC with slightly grainy obverse, nicely lustrous reverse, light yellow color, AGW 0.2355 oz. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $750-$1,100.

1011. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 2½ pesos, 1919, no mintmark, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-451.1; Sed-49; Fr-114; KM-200. 4.17 grams. AU with weak condor, matte fields, interesting die-clash visible on obverse, AGW 0.1177 oz. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1012. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, copper-nickel 50 centavos, 1921-RH, Lazareto, NGC MS 63, finest and only example in NGC census, Restrepo Plate (stated on label), Yepes Plate. Restrepo-417; KM-L13. Choice luster and faint rainbow toning, unique grade, the largest denomination of the finest denomination set in existence (see next four lots). NGC #8383607-001. Plate Coin on page 238 of Restrepo’s Coins of Colombia (4th edition, 2012) and on page 126 of Lepra y Coleccionismo en Colombia (2011), by Andrés Yepes Pérez. Estimate: $2,000-up.

1013. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, copper-nickel 10 centavos, 1921-RH, Lazareto, NGC MS 64, finest and only example in NGC census, Restrepo Plate (stated on label), Yepes Plate. Restrepo-378.1; KM-L12. Cartwheel luster with very faint toning (couple small dark spots), unique grade, the second largest denomination of the finest denomination set in existence (see previous lot and next three lots). NGC #8377415-001. Plate Coin on page 223 of Restrepo’s Coins of Colombia (4th edition, 2012) and on page 124 of Lepra y Coleccionismo en Colombia (2011), by Andrés Yepes Pérez. Estimate: $1,500-up.

1014. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, copper-nickel 5 centavos, 1921-H, Lazareto, NGC MS 65, finest and only example in NGC census, Restrepo Plate (stated on label), Yepes Plate. Restrepo-369.1; KM-L11. Scintillating cartwheel luster, no flaws or marks, with very faint colorful toning, unique grade, the middle denomination of the finest denomination set in existence (see previous two lots and next two lots). NGC #8377415-002. Plate Coin on page 219 of Restrepo’s Coins of Colombia (4th edition, 2012) and on page 122 of Lepra y Coleccionismo en Colombia (2011), by Andrés Yepes Pérez. Estimate: $1,500-up.

1015. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, copper-nickel 2 centavos, 1921-RH, Lazareto, NGC UNC details / spot removals. Restrepo-355.1. Bold strike with strong luster, three small areas in obverse field where dark spots were buffed out, still exceptional grade and part of the finest denomination set in existence (previous three lots and next lot). NGC #8383607-002. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1016. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, copper-nickel 1 centavo, 1921-RH, Lazareto, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, Restrepo Plate (stated on label). Lightly toned over muted luster, small marks and faint hairlines, unique grade, the lowest denomination of the finest denomination set in existence along with the previous four lots. NGC #8383607-003. Plate Coin on page 211 of Restrepo’s Coins of Colombia (4th edition, 2012). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1017. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold proof 300 pesos, 1968-B, Eucharistic Congress, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo (Colección Val y Mexía Label). Restrepo-p. 264; Sed-59; Fr-119; KM-233. Typical mirrored proof with only the slightest evidence of contact, AGW 0.3733 oz. NGC #6836655-001. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

Costa Rica (countermarks and counterstamps)

1018. COSTA RICA, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree counterstamp (Type III, 1845) on a Cuba (Trinidad / Santiago / Principe) 2 reales lattice countermark (1841) on a Madrid, Spain, bust 2 reales, Charles IV, 1808 AI, NGC VG 8 (c/s VF weak). KM-44. Both the counterstamp and countermark in center and clearly visible, as is the host date and mintmark and assayer, all nicely toned, interesting triple-country issue in numeric grade (rare thus). NGC #8301085-001. Estimate: $600-$900.

1019. COSTA RICA, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree counterstamp (Type III, 1845) on a Madrid, Spain, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1819 GJ, NGC F 15 (c/s XF standard). KM-41. Great full counterstamp located near top of coin with associated edge-split, nicer host than usual with bold details and contrasting toning. NGC #8301085-007. Estimate: $400-$600.

1020. COSTA RICA, 2 reales, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type V) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1691 VR, ex-Ponte. KM-unl (cf 54). 6.46 grams. Choice full counterstamp VF on VG host with fortuitously full and bold 1691 date in legend (earlier host than usual, missing in KM as a result), richly toned all over. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1021. COSTA RICA, 2 reales, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type V) on a Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, 1706 R, ex-Ponte. KM-55. 6.07 grams. Excellent full counterstamp (XF, fully detailed) in center of unusually round cob host (Fine) with clear date below cross, all three assayers and two mintmarks, nicely toned but with small hole near edge. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1022. COSTA RICA, 1 real, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type IV) on a Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, “Late Series,” assayer not visible, rare, ex-Hubbard. KM-unl (cf 47). 2.70 grams. Nearly full counterstamp (VG) on a very early host not listed in KM (about 300 years’ difference!) with some clear legend but rather worn (Fair), nicely toned, small hole near edge, possible old solder-mark on shield side. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1023. COSTA RICA, 1 real, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type IV) on a Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O to right, mintmark oM to left, rare, exHubbard. KM-47. 2.52 grams. Bold full counterstamp (AVF) near center of rather early host (about 175 years’ difference) in Fair grade with assayer barely visible, three small holes at edge (two edgecracks), nicely toned. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1024. COSTA RICA, gold 1 escudo, double lion countermark (Type VI, 1849-57) on a Central American Republic 1 escudo 1847 JB. Fr-4a; KM-84. 3.10 grams. Nice AXF host with deep double countermark (XF/ VF due to concavity), attractively contrasting toning and sediment around details, no problems. Estimate: $600-$900.

1025. COSTA RICA, 50 centavos, “lion” double countermark (Type VII, 1889) on a Bogotá, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1871. KM-134.1. 12.32 grams. Bold and fully detailed AU countermark with contrasting toning, the host VG+ but with clear devices. Estimate: $200-$300.

1026. COSTA RICA, San José, gold 20 pesos, 1873 GW, very rare, NGC UNC details / cleaned. Fr-17; KM-119. Bold strike with luster, rich gold color, some hairlines and rim-bumps but overall a very desirable example of this one-year type, a classic Latin American rarity with an estimated mintage of just 100 coins that were all believed to have been presented to dignitaries and friends of Costa Rican President Tomás Guardia Gutiérrez (as related in Historia de las monedas de Costa Rica [2004], by Jorge Murillo), who commissioned the dies from German engraver W. Kullrich. Fewer than fifteen pieces are known to exist today, with nine offerings in the past twenty years (including Eliasberg and Caballero), the last being an MS 63 sold in Sedwick Auction 34 (lot 1251) for $150,000, plus three offerings prior in 1982-89 (Hammel, etc.), most of them slightly mishandled but all touted as once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to acquire this important rarity. NGC #8295586-001. Estimate: $35,000-up.

1027. COSTA RICA, San José, gold 10 pesos, 1870/50 GW, PCGS AU50. Fr-11; KM-unl (115 for type). Decent luster and rich gold color but with light marks and high-point wear, the illogical overdate fairly clear but not mentioned on label and apparently a relatively new discovery (first noted publicly in 2023). PCGS #13381445. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1028. COSTA RICA, San José, gold 5 pesos, 1873 GW, denomination “5,” NGC UNC details / cleaned. Fr-18; KM-118. Bold details with only the faintest of hairlines on fields, rich gold color, interesting vertical die-crack through 7 of date. NGC #8301085-013. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

1029. COSTA RICA, struck at the Philadelphia mint, gold 2 colones, 1916, NGC MS 64. Fr-22; KM-139. Very bold strike with satin fields, very light in color. NGC #6976062-022. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

Cuba (Republic)

1030. CUBA, struck at the Gorham Mint, “souvenir” peso, 1897, Type II (star below baseline of 97), NGC UNC details / obv cleaned. KMXM2. Lustrous with light bagmarks only, the bust faintly hairlined. NGC #6058734005. Estimate: $200-$300.

1031. CUBA, struck at the Philadelphia mint, proof “star” peso, 1916, very rare, PCGS PR62. KM-15.1. Brilliantly lustrous reverse, more muted on obverse but with lovely blue toning at rim, very few marks for the grade, from a small mintage of just 50 pieces, key date of the series. PCGS #45422463. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

1032. CUBA, struck at the Philadelphia mint, “ABC” peso, 1938, NGC MS 62. KM-22. Resplendent with cartwheel luster, tiny bagmarks only (begs a higher grade). NGC #8299767-005. Estimate: $300-$450.

1033. CUBA, Havana mint, proof pattern 10 pesos, 1995, World Cup France 1998, extremely rare, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo, finest and only example in NGC census. Aledón-unl; KM-unl. Virtually flawless cameo showing a design of togate Greeks with horses in front of a giant soccer ball, apparently an unapproved design (not issued), one of only two minted in silver in addition to a single uniface trial in brass. NGC #6979957-006. Estimate: $3,000$4,500.

1034. CUBA, Havana mint, proof error 10 pesos, 1997, Traditional Cuban Dance - rumba, nine medallions on reverse, extremely rare. Aledon-726 var; KM-625 var. 27.30 grams. Ultra Cameo Proof with no marks that we can see and only the tiniest of flaws, an error strike showing nine medallions on reverse instead of twelve arms (as adopted) for the twelve Latin American countries that participated in this mintage series (Ibero-American Series III - Dances and Traditions), estimated mintage of just eight coins with this error. Estimate: $1,000-up.

1035. CUBA, Havana mint, proof 10 pesos, 2006, 500th Anniversary of the Death of Christopher Columbus, extremely rare, NGC PF 67 Ultra Cameo. KM-unl. Typical mirror proof with just a faint rub on the tip of the nose, currently among just three at NGC (tied with another for second finest behind a single PF 68). This commemorative coin marking the 500th anniversary of the death of the navigator and discoverer of the island of Cuba, Christopher Columbus, was officially struck by the Cuban Mint and released for one day before being withdrawn, as it was mistakenly issued without prior approval from the Central Bank of Cuba (hence not listed in any numismatic reference). Only six examples in silver and eleven in nickel were sold to collectors on the day of release, and these are the only pieces known on the market today. NGC #6513189011. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

1036. CUBA, Havana mint, bi-metallic uniface trial 1 peso, 1992, Bartolomé de las Casas, extremely rare, NGC MS 64. Aledón-PPV11; KM-unl (392 for regular strike). With same obverse design as the nickel-bonded steel regular issue but with MUESTRA LATON (“brass trial”) on reverse and struck on a planchet consisting of a brass ring around steel center, lustrous and interesting, from a very small mintage of just ten coins (with just four entries at NGC). NGC #5845371-001. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

Dominican Republic (under Spain)

1037. SANTO DOMINGO, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Early Series,” assayer F to left, mintmark backwards-S to left and P to right, PLV between pillars, extremely rare, NGC AU 55, “top pop.” Downing/Rudman type 4R.17; S-SD1; Cal-141. 13.53 grams.

Lustrous and beautifully toned (mostly deep blue but with some golden highlights), struck on a very large flan with 100% full legends and near-perfect inner details save for slight doubling at top of shield, minor edge-split as made, the pillars side struck slightly off-center, overall exceptional condition, which is extremely rare for this series. Although not unusual for this series, note the misspelling of INDIARVN and the use of a retrograde S in REGIS. This is the only example of its type. While unique as a whole, each side of the coin is known in other combinations. What is unusual is the quality, both in striking and in preservation, as many are salvaged and only one other is graded at this top figure of AU 55 (none in MS).

The reader should pause and consider the rarity of this series, which began just after the Mexican Charles-Joanna “Early Series” (which it resembles) but is far rarer, cruder, and more elusive on the market due to strong private collector demand. Also consider that the 4 reales is the largest collectible denomination for this mint. The present example is not just a coin for a specialist but a trophy for anyone who wants the best and rarest.

NGC #8383618-002. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 1997 (lot 1488), Plate Coin on page 37 (coin 27) of Paoletti’s 8 Reales Cobs of Potosí (3rd ed, 2016) and on page 81 of Downing/Rudman’s The Charles & Joanna Silver Coinage of Santo Domingo, 1542-1552 (2023). Estimate: $30,000-up.

1038. ECUADOR, Quito, 8 reales, MDQ countermark (1831) on a Bogotá, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 8 reales, 1821 JF, rare, PCGS VF details / scratch. Restrepo-157.4s; KM-10. Bold full countermark on a higher-grade host than usual, with full details, even traces of luster, spotty dark toning (including around an area of bright copper at reverse rim), old scratches here and there, popular as effectively the first “crown” of Ecuador. PCGS #84931421. Estimate: $300-$450.

1039. ECUADOR, Quito, gold 8 escudos, 1855/2 GJ, PCGS MS61, finest known in PCGS census. Seppa/Anderson-101; Fr-8; KM-34.1. Very rich gold color with decent luster and near-perfect details (slightly soft in Bolívar’s hair and in the coat-of-arms), problem-free and very choice quality for this scarce and popular type, bettered by just two coins in the NGC census at MS 62 and MS 63. PCGS #50444970. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000.

1040. ECUADOR, Quito, ¼ real, 1842 MV-S, very rare, PCGS XF details / cleaned. Seppa/Anderson-EC2; KM-26; EMO-2703.1. Patchy dark toning around details, the fields perhaps a little shiny but somewhat typical for debased silver, overall a desirable example of this first date of issue. PCGS #43081106. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1041. ECUADOR, Quito, ¼ real, 1856 GJ, NGC MS 66. Seppa/Anderson-13; KM-36; EMO-2712. Brilliantly lustrous with partially crude rims (as made), also with lots of small die-cracks but very choice condition (near top grade). NGC #2911823-002. Estimate: $750-$1,100.

El Salvador (countermarks and counterstamps)

1042. EL SALVADOR, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1869) on a Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, “Early Series,” assayer R (Gothic), extremely rare, ex-Hubbard. KM-50; host: Nesmith-3 for type; Cal-60; S-M1. 2.20 grams. Full but crude countermark (Fine) deeply impressed in center of extremely early host (over 300 years’ difference!) in only Fair grade, crude and holed, also nicely toned, possibly unique combination, the host coin quite rare in its own right. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1043. EL SALVADOR, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1869) on a Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O to right, mintmark oM to left, rare, ex-Hubbard. KM-51. 2.58 grams. Weak but recognizable countermark (Fine, possibly a contemporary counterfeit) on shield side of a fairly well-detailed host (Fine) that is remarkably early (struck about 300 years before the countermark), full cross and shield, clear O to left and oM to right, nicely toned. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1044. EL SALVADOR, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1869) on a Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip III, assayer D/F (ca. 1618), rare, ex-Hubbard. KM-unl (cf 51). 3.06 grams. Uneven countermark (Fine) on cross side of an equally unevenly struck host (partially flat, otherwise VG, also a type not listed in KM) with very bold full oMD/F, most of shield, nearly full cross, nicely toned. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1045. EL SALVADOR, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1869) on a Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1730 R, rare, ex-Hubbard. KM-unl (cf 51). 2.98 grams. Very weak countermark (AVG) on off-center cross side of About Fine host (the type not listed in KM) with full date and oMR on a triangular flan, nicely toned. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

French Indochina

1046. FRENCH INDOCHINA, struck in Paris, perforated trial strike 1 piastre, 1931, number 61 (stamped), extremely rare, PCGS SP58. Lec-306; KM-unl. Lustrous with bold details, no toning, very neatly punched perforations in square, semicircle, and circle shapes (two each), a fascinating issue from a one-year series of patterns and trials, the latter of which were officially examined for quality and then canceled by cutting or perforation, as seen here, thereafter typically destroyed. Only 23 trials are still known to exist, nine of which are perforated, this one clearly stamped to right of neck as the 61st trial strike. PCGS #48783085. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

Great Britain

George II

1047. GREAT BRITAIN, London, England, sixpence, George II, 1746, with LIMA below bust, PCGS MS65. Sp-3710A; KM-582.3. Highly lustrous under a veneer of rainbow toning with some speckles and darker at rims, a popular type commemorating the capture of tons of Spanish Peruvian silver and gold on the French ships Louis Erasmus and Marquis d’Antin in the North Atlantic by English Captains Morecock and Talbot on their privateer ships Duke and Prince Frederick (not, as commonly told, related to Commodore Anson’s successes in the Pacific), second highest grade in PCGS census (with only one higher at NGC). PCGS #03421665. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

George III

1048. GREAT BRITAIN, London, gold half guinea, George III, 1813, NGC MS 64. Sp-3737; Fr-364; KM-651. Choice strike with strong luster throughout, faint surface flaw in front of neck, virtually no marks, among the top 20% graded by NGC. NGC #3870240-008. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1049. GREAT BRITAIN, Bank of England, dollar (4 shillings 9 pence), George III, bust in oval indent countermark (1797) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1793 FM, PCGS MS61 (c/m UNC detail). Sp-3765A; KM-634. Deeply rainbow toned all over, with much underlying luster, particularly deep and pristine countermark, choice grade for this popular issue. PCGS #34373255. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

1050. GREAT BRITAIN, Bank of England, dollar (4 shillings 9 pence), George III, bust in oval indent countermark (1797) on a Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1793 IJ, PCGS AU53 (c/m AU detail). Sp-3765A; KM-638. Very bold and deep countermark on an attractively toned host with traces of remaining luster, popular type in above average grade. PCGS #4913644. Estimate: $900-$1,350.

1051. GREAT BRITAIN, Bank of England, dollar (4 shillings 9 pence), George III, bust in oval indent countermark (1797) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1796 FM, NGC VF details / cleaned (c/s XF strong). Sp-3765A; KM-638. 26.78 grams. Slightly off-center strike with even gray toning over lightly marked surfaces, the countermark deep and well detailed. NGC #8384920-001. Estimate: $250-$375.

1052. GREAT BRITAIN, Bank of England, half dollar, George III, bust in oval indent countermark (1797) on a Madrid, Spain, bust 4 reales, Charles IV, 1794 MF, PCGS AU50 (c/m AU detail). Sp-3767; KM-622.1. Choice full countermark on a nicely toned host with underlying luster, light high-point wear only, a good bit scarcer than the popular dollar with the same countermark. PCGS #44025506. Estimate: $900-$1,350.

1053. GREAT BRITAIN, Birmingham (Soho) Mint, Bank of England dollar (5 shillings), George III, 1804, PCGS MS62, ex-Salton. Esc-1925; Sp-3768; KM-Tn1. Prooflike luster and details with gorgeous splashy rainbow toning all over, bearing visible appeal far beyond its assigned grade. PCGS #45955434. Pedigreed to the Salton Collection (Stack’s Bowers auction of January 2023, lot 26439), stated on label. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

Edward VII

1054. GREAT BRITAIN, London, gold 2 pounds, Edward VII, 1902, PCGS MS64, ex-Terner. Sp-3967; Fr-399; KM-806. Rich gold color with choice cartwheel luster, lovely orange toning at rims, near top grade (within the top 15% of examples graded by PCGS). PCGS #21474907. Pedigreed to the Terner Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

George V

1055. GREAT BRITAIN, London, gold proof 2 pounds, George V, 1911, PCGS PR65 Cameo. Sp-3995; Fr-403; KM-821. Mirror fields with light original die-polish lines, tiny carbon spot and maybe one bagmark in evidence, rich gold color throughout. PCGS #83867643. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500. 1056-1060. No lots.

Guatemala (colonial) - Cobs

1061. GUATEMALA, 2 reales “moclón,” crown countermark (1662) on a Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales mule with 4R obverse, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-4 to left, P-oD to right, unique, ex-Richard Stuart, ex-Ponte. Pérez Longo-Type B; KM-unl (cf B1.1). 6.00 grams. Nearly full but unevenly punched countermark (VF) on a welldetailed host (Fine) with toned fields, sediment in crevices and inside a small edge-crack, the obverse design clearly from a 4R die but the reverse 2R-sized (also a 2R-sized flan, about half the thickness of a 4R, possibly also lightly shaved on the edge long ago), a typical muling seen on Lima gold cobs of the 1750s but in this case unique for its type and also the only known example of a 4R-design moclón, probably qualified for countermarking in its time simply by weight without considering its design details. Pedigreed to the Richard Stuart Collection and to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $500-up.

Guatemala (colonial) - Pillars

1062. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1755 J, large J, NGC AU details / cleaned, exBrameld. Yonaka-G8.55; JP-8R23a; Cal-431; KM-18. Deep rainbow toning around rims, some high-point wear and marks in fields. NGC #8384162004. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

1063. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1757 J, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-G8.57; JP-8R25; Cal-434; KM-18. Lustrous and clearly high grade with colorful toning, surface hairlines, weak rims (as made) with natural flaw a 9 o’clock on shield side. NGC #8384162-005. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

1064. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1758 J, no abaci below crowns atop pillars, NGC XF details / obv scratched, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-G8.58b; JP-8R26b; Cal-436; KM-18. Bold strike with deep rainbow toning, old scratch below Q. NGC #8384162-006. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1065. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1758 J, no abaci below crowns atop pillars, large space between 7 and 5, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-G8.58b; JP8R26b; Cal-436; KM-18. 26.77 grams. Lightly toned AXF with old hairlines, adjustment marks on shield, subvariety not mentioned in references with misaligned date (the 5 very close to the 8). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1066. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1761 P, with abacus below crown atop right pillar, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-G8.61a; JP-8R30; Cal-993; KM-27.1. 26.69 grams. Attractively rainbow-toned VF with some hairlines, slightly off-center strike, die-break right of center on shield. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1067. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1762 P, with abacus below crown atop right pillar, NGC AU details / rev spot removed, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-G8.62a; JP-8R31; Cal-994; KM-27.1. Bold strike, light rainbow toning over luster, a few old marks plus a dark area where encrustation was scraped away from the rosette below the assayer. NGC #8384162-007. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $400-$600.

1068. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1764 P, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-G8.64; JP-8R33; Cal-996; KM-27.1. 26.27 grams. Bold Fine with old solder-mark in center of shield, dark toning and sediment around details for good contrast, light adjustment marks across the 17 of date, rated R in Yonaka but only S in JP. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $400-$600.

1069. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1765 P, rare, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-G8.65; JP-8R34; Cal997; KM-27.1. 26.49 grams. Attractively toned Fine with tiny chopmarks on both sides and light graffito below Q, rare key date (R2 in Yonaka, R in JP). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.

Guatemala (colonial) - Busts

1070. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1767 P, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-G8.67; JP-8R36; Cal-999; KM-27.1. 26.42 grams. Deeply toned AVF with small old scrape to left of crown above globes, shield side slightly off-center. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

1071. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1768 P, inverted N in IND, ex-Brameld. YonakaG8.68a2; JP-8R37; Cal-1000; KM-27.1. 26.04 grams. VG with incuse eight-ray sunburst chopmark below QUE, crude mount-mark above that, tan sediment around details, rated as scarce in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

1072. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800 M, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census. JP-8R66; Cal-893; KM-53. Choice strike with great luster, very faint golden toning, light surface hairlines in obverse fields, the finer of just two MS examples at NGC. NGC #2166259-005. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1073. GUATEMALA, Santa Ana Grande (El Salvador), 1 real proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1808, rare, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census. Grove-F154; Herrera-77; Medina-380; JP-Med39; Cal-647. Typical obverse design with bust of Charles IV but legend of Ferdinand VII, reverse with POR / SU LEAL / AYUNTA / MIENTO / •1•R•. Lightly toned over ample luster, good strike except for weak rims and natural law on R of POR. NGC #6118659-006. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

Guatemala (Central American Republic)

1074. GUATEMALA (Central American Republic), Guatemala City, 8 reales, 1846/2 AE/MA, Z/S in CREZCA, NGC AU 58. KM-4. Lustrous date side, the tree side richly rainbow toned, desirable grade. NGC #8301085-002. Estimate: $400-$600.

1075. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 8 reales, sun-overmountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1728 M. KM-97.1. 23.88 grams. Full and bold countermark (VF) inside upper-right quadrant of host’s full crosslions-castles with clear assayer M to right, full pillars on other side with clear date, toned Fine+, somewhat scarce without a hole. Estimate: $500-$750.

1076. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 8 reales, sun-overmountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on a Guatemala cob 8 reales, 1753 J. KM-102. 26.74 grams. Choice full countermark (XF) over right globe on Fine host with clear date, faint toning, no hole (rare thus). Estimate: $500-$750.

1077. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 4 reales, sun-overmountains countermark (Type II, 1839, contemporary counterfeit) on a Lima, Peru, cob 4 reales, 1692 V, rare, ex-Ponte. KM-90.1. 13.53 grams. Bold full countermark (XF, imitation counterfeit) over top-left quadrant of host’s full cross-lions-castles with L to left, V to right, and 92 date below, also nearly full pillars-and-waves with clear second date and both mintmarks, toned Fine with small edge-crack. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1078. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 4 reales, sun-overmountains countermark (Type II, 1839, contemporary counterfeit) on a Lima, Peru, cob 4 reales, 1727 M, rare, ex-Ponte. KM-90.2. 13.10 grams. Full but crude VF countermark (imitation counterfeit) inside bottom-right quadrant of host’s full cross-lionscastles, full pillars with bold date and both assayers, flat peripheries, toned Fine. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1079. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 4 reales, sun-overmountains countermark (Type II, 1839, contemporary counterfeit) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1712 Y, rare, ex-Ponte. KM-85.4. 12.50 grams. Very deep but crude countermark (AVF, imitation counterfeit) inside top-left quadrant of host’s nearly full cross with assayer Y to right, most of (doubled) pillars with clear date, toned About Fine with flat peripheries. We note that the KM reference lists only this date, perhaps just this coin, whereas other dates are known for the type (next lot, for example). Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1080. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 4 reales, sun-overmountains countermark (Type II, 1839, contemporary counterfeit) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1731 M, rare, ex-Ponte. KM-unl (85.4 for type). 12.73 grams. Full but crude Fine countermark (imitation counterfeit) inside bottom-right quadrant of host’s off-center cross with clear date below, full pillars with clear second date on other side, lightly toned Fine+ with flat peripheries. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1081. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 4 reales, sun-overmountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1762 V-Y, ex-Ponte. KM-85.6. 13.08 grams. Full but shallow countermark (VF) inside VF host’s choice but off-center cross-lions-castles with partial date below, good full pillars with bold date, both assayers clear, edge-splits. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

Guatemala (Republic)

1082. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 4 reales, sun-overmountains countermark (Type II, 1839, contemporary counterfeit) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1773/2 (V-Y), rare, ex-Ponte. KM-85.6. 13.20 grams. Crude but full VF countermark (imitation counterfeit) inside upper-left quadrant of AVF host’s nearly full cross (over-sized), clear date above waves on other side (final year of cobs), lightly toned, with stripped rectangular hole at edge. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1083. GUATEMALA, struck at the Philadelphia mint, gold 20 quetzales, 1926, PCGS MS63. Fr-48; KM-246. Rich gold color, bold strike with cartwheel luster, a modicum of bagmarks, popular one-year type in choice, near-top grade (just nine finer at PCGS among nearly a thousand entries). PCGS #34158567. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.

Haiti

1084. HAITI (under France), Le Cap, 1 escalin, anchor countermark (Type 1, 1781) on a trimmed/rounded Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip V, assayer not visible, very rare, NGC PO 1 (c/s VF strong). KM-unl (cf 8.1). 2.24 grams. Bold full countermark near edge of host’s obverse (part of shield visible, also some cross on other side), attractively toned, rather close to official weight of 2.355 grams (most are further trimmed), unlisted in KM with this host, also remarkable as the lowest possible “straight grade”! NGC #8384129-004. Estimate: $1,000-up.

Indonesia

1085. INDONESIA, Madura Island (Sumenep), 1 real batu, two different flower countermarks (ca. 1814) on a Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1731 F, ex-Hubbard, ex-Ponterio. KM-197. 26.42 grams. Broad-flan host (toned VF) with flat peripheries and plugged hole at one end but good full cross-lions-castles and clear date outside of full oMF to left of off-center shield, some old scratches, both of the countermarks on the cross side. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag, and to the Ponterio auction of May 1988 (lot 221). Estimate: $250-$375.

1086. INDONESIA, Madura Island (Sumenep), ½ real batu, Malay Arabic “Sumenep” and Hijri date “230” countermarks on a Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer R (1729-30), ex-Hubbard. KM-196.1. 13.10 grams. Both countermarks strong (VF+) outside of nearly full cross on rectangular AVF host, neatly holed at one end, clear oMR. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

Naples

1087. ITALIAN STATES, Naples, 1 tari, Charles II, 1685 AG-A. KM-104. 5.61 grams. Highly lustrous AU+ with no marks or problems, very flashy. Estimate: $300-$450.

Italy (Kingdom)

1088. ITALY, Rome, gold 100 lire, Vittorio Emanuele III, 1931, Anno IX, NGC MS 65. Fr-33; KM-72. Stunning cartwheel luster, practically no marks, near top grade (highest being MS 66) and among the top 6% in the NGC census. NGC #6968741-010. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

Jamaica

1089. JAMAICA (British Administration), 6 shillings 8 pence, George II, GR double countermark (1758) on a Lima, Peru, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1759 JM, NGC XF details / mount removed (c/s XF strong), ex-Brameld. KM-4.4. Very lightly toned over lustrous surfaces that are slightly grainy (presumably from jewelry use), the countermarks, incorrectly identified as a Mexico host coin on part of slab label, overall a decent example of a popular issue. NGC #8384171-002. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1090. JAMAICA (British Administration), 10 pence, George II, GR countermark (1758) on a Lima, Peru, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1758 JM, PCGS G details / cleaned (c/m VG detail). KM-3. Well worn but fully recognizable and with host date still visible, toned in crevices. PCGS #45038426. Estimate: $200-$300.

Japan

1091. JAPAN, Edo mint, lot of sixteen gold 2 bu “samurai coins,” Mutsuhito (Meiji, 1868-69). Fr-22; KM-C21d. 47.86 grams total. Popular rectangular “samurai coins” (smaller size) made of about 30% gold and 70% silver with Japanese characters and symbols, all XF or so, a few with traces of toning. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1092. JAPAN, Edo mint, lot of twenty-two gold 2 shu “samurai coins,” mid-1800s. Fr-34; KM-C18. 35.88 grams total. Popular rectangular “samurai coins” (smaller size) made of about 30% gold and 70% silver with Japanese characters and symbols, all around XF, some with light encrustation and/or toning. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1093. JAPAN, lot of twenty-five 1 bu (ichi-bu) “samurai coins,” Tokugawa shogunate (1837-68). KM-C16. 217.44 grams total. Popular rectangular “samurai coins” (larger size), each side with Japanese characters inside box with cinquefoils in the periphery, XF on average, some with light toning. Estimate: $500-$750. 1094. JAPAN, lot of twenty-five 1 bu (ichi-bu) “samurai coins,” Tokugawa shogunate (1837-68). KM-C16. 181.84 grams total. Popular rectangular “samurai coins” (larger size), each side with Japanese characters inside box with cinquefoils in the periphery, XF on average, some with light toning. Estimate: $500-$750. 1095. JAPAN, lot of twenty-five 1 bu (ichi-bu) “samurai coins,” Tokugawa shogunate (1837-68). KM-C16. 217.11 grams total. Popular rectangular “samurai coins” (larger size), each side with Japanese characters inside box with cinquefoils in the periphery, XF on average, some with light toning. Estimate: $500-$750. 1096. JAPAN, lot of twenty-five 1 bu (ichi-bu) “samurai coins,” Tokugawa shogunate (1837-68). KM-C16. 216.89 grams total. Popular rectangular “samurai coins” (larger size), each side with Japanese characters inside box with cinquefoils in the periphery, XF on average, some with light toning. Estimate: $500-$750.

1097. JAPAN, lot of twenty-five 1 shu “samurai coins,” Tokugawa shogunate (1837-68). KM-C12. 47.29 grams total. Popular rectangular “samurai coins” (smaller size), each side with Japanese characters inside dotted borders, XF on average, most with light toning. Estimate: $350-$500.

1098. JAPAN, lot of twenty-five 1 shu “samurai coins,” Tokugawa shogunate (1837-68). KM-C12. 47.22 grams total. Popular rectangular “samurai coins” (smaller size), each side with Japanese characters inside dotted borders, XF on average, most with light toning. Estimate: $350-$500.

1099. JAPAN, lot of twenty-five 1 shu “samurai coins,” Tokugawa shogunate (1837-68). KM-C12. 47.50 grams total. Popular rectangular “samurai coins” (smaller size), each side with Japanese characters inside dotted borders, XF on average, most with light toning. Estimate: $350-$500.

1100. JAPAN, lot of twenty-five 1 shu “samurai coins,” Tokugawa shogunate (1837-68). KM-C12. 47.50 grams total. Popular rectangular “samurai coins” (smaller size), each side with Japanese characters inside dotted borders, XF on average, most with light toning. Estimate: $350-$500.

1101. JAPAN, Osaka, 1 yen, Mutsuhito (Meiji), Year 22 (1889), NGC MS 61. KM-YA25.3; JNDA-01-10A. Strong luster, minimal marks, faint surface hairlines in fields. NGC #8299767-003. Estimate: $300-$450. 1102. No lot.

Martinique (French colony)

1103. MARTINIQUE, gold 22 livres, 22 over eagle countermark (1805) on an edge-trimmed Brazil (Rio mint) 6400 reis of José I, 1766-R, PCGS XF details / graffiti (c/m AU details). Gordon-Variety A; Fr-2; KM-36. 11.90 grams. Deep countermark on king’s neck with luster in recesses, the host only lightly worn but with some x-scratches near edge at about 4 o’clock on the reverse, typically trimmed down around the edge with new engrailing applied (sometime after the countermarking), rich gold color throughout. The “22” countermark, decreed in 1805, was officially applied only to genuine Portuguese gold coins, as the imitation “Joes” were valued at 20 livres instead. PCGS #47996731. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

Mexico (colonial) - Gold

1104. MEXICO, Mexico City, gold bust 8 escudos, Philip V, 1744 MF, NGC AU 55. Cal-2249; Fr-8; KM-148. Deep, rich-gold color with lovely luster throughout, the reverse slightly red-toned, choice strike and problem-free, with light wear only, a choice example of a scarce and highly sought type. NGC #6978036-003. Estimate: $7,500-$11,000.

Mexico (colonial) - Pillars

1105. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1733 MF, small crown above globes, three mouldings atop pillars, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.33D4; Cal-1439; KM-103. 26.26 grams. Deeply toned VF with buffed-out area below QUE where chopmarks were erased long ago (toned over), scarce second year of production, even scarcer as non-salvage. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1106. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734/3 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.34a; Cal-1441; KM-103. 26.79 grams. Bold and attractively toned AU with hairlined fields, die-break on 7 of date along with faint die-buckle running clockwise from there, the 4/3 overdate faint but certain, scarce as non-salvage. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1107. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734/3 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.34a; Cal-1441; KM-103. 26.35 grams. Attractively toned, non-salvage AXF, no problems. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1108. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.36; KM-103; Cal-1445. 27.03 grams. Welldetailed XF with full rims, various strengths of toning around details with hairlines from old cleaning but clearly non-salvage (and scarce thus). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1109. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF, clashed-dies error (rare), ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.36; Cal1445; KM-103. 26.71 grams. Deeply toned AU with lots of little marks, faint adjustment lines on shield, but quite interesting as having die-clashing evidence on both sides (particularly on pillars side), a rare occurrence for this type. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300$450.

1110. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.37; Cal-1446; KM-103. 26.84 grams. Nonsalvage XF or so with attractive gunmetal toning throughout, good full rims as struck on a large diameter flan. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1111. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737 MF, smaller flan, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.37; Cal-1446; KM-103. 26.70 grams. Lightly toned, non-salvage XF+ with thin rims from new, smaller diameter, light old hairlines on pillars-side fields. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1112. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1738 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.38; Cal-1449; KM-103. 26.87 grams. Bold XF with toning around details, slightly out-of-round flan (as made), scarce as non-salvage. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1113. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1739 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.39; Cal-1453; KM-103. 26.85 grams. XF with nice natural toning (non-salvage), hint of luster on fields. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1114. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1739 MF, NGC VF 30. Yonaka-M8.39; Cal-1453; KM-103. Very richly toned all over (low contrast), with honest circulation wear only (non-salvage). NGC #6971252-009. Estimate: $250-$375.

1115. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1740/30 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.40a; Cal-1454; KM-103. 26.77 grams. Non-salvage AXF with purplish toning around details, crudely plugged and repaired hole between R and A of VTRA. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

1116. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1741 MF, NGC MS 63. Yonaka-M8.41; Cal-1458; KM-103. Exceptional grade (within the top 10% graded by NGC), with choice luster on fields and very light toning around details, a choice non-salvage beauty among so many with corrosion. NGC #6868899-010. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.

1117. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1741

MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.41; Cal-1458; KM-103. 26.86 grams. Wellstruck, non-salvage AU- with toning around details, circular graffito in field above crown and small test-cut on shield-side rim, hairlined fields. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1118. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.42; Cal-1461; KM-103. 26.79 grams. Bold XF with deep golden toning morphing to blue at rims, very nice aspect for the grade (and scarce as non-salvage). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1119. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1743 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.43; Cal-1463; KM-103. 26.64 grams. Sharp, non-salvage AU with luster but somewhat harshly cleaned. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1120. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1744 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.44; Cal-1466; KM-103. 26.83 grams. Nice VF+ with spots of deep rainbow toning, no problems. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1121. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1744 MF, space between 4’s, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.44; Ca-1466; KM-103. Bold strike with sharp details but some light striations on fields, faint gold toning with some darker spots here and there. Note that Yonaka does not distinguish date-spacing due to great variation, but Elizondo does (this example being Elizondo-22). NGC #8384162-001. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1122. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1745 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.45; Cal-1468; KM-103. 26.78 grams. Deeply toned XF with full rims and nice aspect, no problems. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1123. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1746/5 MF, very rare, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.46a; Cal-1469; KM-103. 26.97 grams. Bold AU-, lightly cleaned at some point but with incipient toning at rims, slightly off-center strike, trace of 5 inside the loop of the 6 (rated R2 in Yonaka, who observed only four examples). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

1124. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1746 MF, with Brahman bull in floral wreath countermark for Nepal(?) on shield side, ex-Brameld. Host: Yonaka-M8.46; Cal-1472; KM-103. Problem-free VF host with nicely contrasting toning, the countermark very full and welldetailed, possibly a private commission or application for validation (the Nepal attribution just a guess based on style), no provenance beyond the collection name, but clearly an old and well-executed countermark, here offered as a genuine coin only (independent review encouraged), an intriguing piece to be sure. Accompanied by an NGC “no decision” label. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $750-up.

1125. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1747 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.47; Cal-1472; KM-103. 26.89 grams. Bold AU with nice luster overlain with some light toning, hairlines from old cleaning. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1126. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1747 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.47b; Cal-469; KM-103. 26.83 grams. Lustrous AU- with faint golden toning, light hairlines in fields. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1127. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1748 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.48; Cal-471; KM-104.1. 26.83 grams. Bold AU- with luster, light rainbow toning with lots of blue at rims, faint hairlines underneath. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1128. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1749 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.49; Cal-473; KM-104.1. 26.83 grams. XF with rainbow toning in legends, slightly grainy fields from old cleaning. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1129. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1750 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.50; Cal-474; KM-104.1. 26.97 grams. Bold AU with choice rims, traces of luster, faint surface porosity, minor die-cracks. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1130. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1751 MF, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Brameld. YonakaM8.51; Cal-475; KM-104.1. Bold strike, with light golden toning over muted luster, hairlines on fields, tiny rim-flaw. NGC #8384162-002. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1131. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1752 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.52; Cal-477; KM-104.1. 26.72 grams. Deeply rainbow-toned VF, no problems. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1132. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1753/2 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.53a; Cal-478; KM-104.1. 26.75 grams. Off-center AXF with areas of rainbow toning on shield side, particularly some peacock blue at top rim, light marks and hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1133. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1753 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.53; Cal-479; KM-104.1. 26.97 grams. Broad-flan AU- with luster but also some marks and hairlines, the pillars side a bit off-center. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1134. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754/3 MF, crowns alike, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.54a; Cal-480; KM-104.1. 26.74 grams. Lightly rainbow-toned XF with light marks and hairlines, curious comma-shaped chopmark in field below QUE as circulated in Asia. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1135. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754 MF, crowns alike, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.54; Cal-482; KM104.1. 26.92 grams. Bold XF with strikingly strong contrast from toning around details, light hairlines in fields. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1136. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754 MF, dissimilar crowns, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.54c; Cal-485; KM-104.2. 26.90 grams. Non-toned AU with muted luster, hairlines, scarce variety combining an older MF-assayer shield side with a newer pillars side with two different crowns above the pillars. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1137. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754 MM, dissimilar crowns, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.54d; Cal-487; KM-104.2. 26.91 grams. XF with attractive toning over muted luster, typical marks and hairlines, light adjustment marks across crown between pillars. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1138. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1755 MM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.55; Cal-489; KM-104.2. 26.92 grams. AU- with hint of luster under light toning, hairlines from old cleaning, waxy tan residue around some shield-side details. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1139. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1755 (MM), mated with a Mexican Philip V pillar 8 reales reverse to make a cigar lighter, ex-Brameld. 39.67 grams total. The ultimate collectible for the cigar-smoking pillar dollar collector! One side is a 1755 pillars side and the other is the shield side of an earlier type, both in AU grade with deep rainbow toning, with silver ring in between to contain a small amount of lighter fluid, wick at top with rotating cover and flint-wheel (currently not functional but possibly reparable), unique and quite interesting as a numismatic antique. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $500-up.

1140. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1756/5 MM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.56a; Cal-490; KM-104.2. 26.92 grams. XF+ with luster but hairlined from old cleaning, with large “3” inscribed above crown and right pillar, very bold overdate. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1141. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1756 MM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.56; Cal-491; KM-104.2. 26.91 grams. AU with luster on fields, rainbow toning at rims, some old scratches and hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1142. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1757/6 MM, NGC MS 62 (with gold WINGS sticker), finest known in NGC census. Yonaka-M8.57a; Cal-492; KM-104.2. A top-grade beauty with deep rainbow toning over luster throughout, very pretty and appealing on many levels, the overdate manifest as a faint arc above the 7. NGC #4211744-001. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1143. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1757 MM, closed wings in crown above left pillar, exBrameld. Yonaka-M8.57b; Cal-493; KM-104.2. 26.84 grams. Lustrous AU+ with hairlines from cleaning, traces of incipient rainbow toning (mostly at rims). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1144. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1758 MM, NGC AU 58, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.58; Cal-494; KM-104.2. Lustrous and choice, with splashes of rainbow toning, a date that does come nice like this. NGC #8384162-003. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

1145. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1759 MM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.59; Cal-495; KM-104.2. 26.99 grams. AU with luster, light hairlines from cleaning, starting to tone at rims. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1146. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1760/59 MM, rare, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.60a1; Cal-496; KM-104.2. 26.81 grams. Beautifully rainbow-toned AU- with faint hairlines from old cleaning, die-crack across date (pieces of the under-digits visible, rated R in Yonaka), practically no rims due to flan thickness. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $400-$600.

1147. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1760 MM, loaded with Asian chopmarks, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.60a; Cal-497; KM-104.2. 26.93 grams. Technically close to AU, with luster and some details quite sharp (no doubt cleaned), but most of the surface covered with dozens of mostly large chopmarks as from extensive circulation in Asia. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

1148. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1760 MM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.60b; Cal-1073; KM-105. 26.95 grams. Lightly toned AU- with contrasting sediment around details, a few marks and hairlines over subtle luster. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1149. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1760 MM, with many clear Asian chopmarks, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.60b; Cal-1073; KM-105. 26.57 grams. XF or so, very lightly toned, with ten distinct but unidentified chops on the pillars side (only) believed to be non-Chinese and more like countermarks in nature (raised inside boxes, etc.) but clearly Asian characters. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1150. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1761 MM, cross between I and S, old-style support below crown atop left pillar, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.61a; Cal-1074; KM-105. 26.93 grams. Non-toned XF with hairlines and old scratches. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

1151. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1761 MM, cross below I, old globes with arc below crown, new support on left crown, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-unl; Cal-1076; KM-105. 26.59 grams. Lightly toned VF with Asian graffiti below QUE, old scratches and hairlines, die-crack to right of king’s name, desirable to a specialist as apparently a new (and probably rare) variety with shield side of Yonaka-M8.61f (cross below I) but pillars side of Yonaka-M8.61b (old globes). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-up.

1152. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1761 MM, cross between H and I, new globes, new support on left crown, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.61d; Cal-1075; KM-105. 26.73 grams. AU with deep rainbow toning at rims, old scratches and light hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1153. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1761 MM, cross between H and I, new globes with no arc below crown, new support on left crown, ex-Brameld. YonakaM8.61e; Cal-1075; KM-105. 26.94 grams. AU with faint rainbow toning over strong luster, light hairlines from old cleaning. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1154. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1762 MM, tip of cross between H and I, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.62; Cal-1080; KM-105. 26.75 grams. XF with light toning around details, old hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1155. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1762 MF, rounded 6 over old 6, unique, ex-Brameld. Yonakaunl; Cal-1081; KM-105. 26.73 grams. Polished XF whose date shows a clear rounded 6 (as for subsequent dates) punched over an old-style 6, apparently a unique discovery piece as a new variety not listed in Yonaka, which mentions only a single example of rounded 6 without under-digit (M8.62d1, rated R4), notably with different placement of digits from the current piece (closely spaced), a potentially very important coin for the pillar dollar specialist. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-up.

1156. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1763/2 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.63a; Cal-1084; KM-105. 26.96 grams. AU with luster, rainbow toning near parts of rims, a bit scratched and lightly hairlined. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1157. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1763/2 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.63a; Cal-1084; KM-105. 26.89 grams. XF with contrasting dark toning around details, light marks and old hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1158. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1763 MF, rounded 6, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.63c; Cal-1086; KM105. 26.98 grams. Lightly cleaned AU- with traces of rainbow toning at rims, muted luster. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1159. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1763 MM, rounded 6, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.63f; Cal-1085; KM-105. 26.77 grams. Lightly toned XF with old marks and hairlines over muted luster. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1160. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1764 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.64; Cal-1087; KM-105. 26.99 grams. AU+ with luster and rainbow toning at rims, some old marks and hairlines, interesting struck-through-fiber error in waves. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1161. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1764 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.64; Cal-1087; KM-105. 26.77 grams. AXF with traces of luster and toning around details, hairlines from cleaning, possibly a new variety with what appear to be remnants of an old O between the A and R in the king’s name (considering that a variety exists with CAR/CRA). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1162. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1764 MF, crown with lower arc above globes, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.64a; Cal-1087; KM-105. 26.95 grams. AU+ with light rainbow toning over luster, old hairlines as usual, uncommon variety for the date. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1163. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1765 MF, NGC AU 55. Yonaka-M8.65; Cal-1088; KM-105. Choice rich toning over luster, with a modicum of marks but no hairlines, rather attractive for the grade. NGC #6502099-024. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1164. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1765 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.65; Cal-1088; KM-105. 26.96 grams. AU with faint toning, muted luster, hairlines from light cleaning. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1165. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1765 MF, crown with lower arc above globes, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.65a; Cal-1088; KM-105. 26.94 grams. Bold AU with some luster and incipient toning at rims despite striated surfaces from harsh cleaning. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1166. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1766/5 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.66a; Cal-1089; KM-105. 26.56 grams. XF with spotty dark toning around details, old scratches and hairlines, very clear overdate. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1167. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1766 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.66; Cal-1090; KM-105. 26.91 grams. Nice XF+ with attractive, rich toning over old hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1168. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1767 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.67; Cal-1092; KM-105. 26.81 grams. AUwith good luster and rainbow toning in legends, some light scratches and the inevitable hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1169. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1768 MF, NGC XF 40. Yonaka-M8.68; Cal-1094; KM-105. Very deeply toned (low contrast) with no problems, just light even wear, curious die-doubling on shield side (rarely seen on this type). NGC #6971252001. Estimate: $300-$450.

1170. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1768 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.68; Cal-1094; KM-105. 26.80 grams. XF+ with attractive rainbow toning in legends, hairlines and a few light marks. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1171. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1769 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.69; Cal-1095; KM-105. 26.85 grams. AUwith very light toning over luster, hairlines from old cleaning. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1172. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1770/69 FM, rare, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.70d; Cal-1098; KM-105. 26.77 grams. XF with faint toning around details, remnants of luster on lightly hairlined fields, the overdate quite clear (rated R in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1173. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1770 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.70; Cal-1099; KM-105. 26.92 grams. AU- with light orange toning over luster on pillars side, dark staining on shield side, hairlines as usual. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1174. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1770 FM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.70b; Cal-1011; KM-105. 26.86 grams. AU- with light toning (deeper rainbow colors at rims), softly struck pillars side, hairlined from cleaning. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1175. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1771 FM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.71; Cal-1103; KM-105. 26.90 grams. Deeply rainbow-toned AU- with muted luster, sediment in crevices on shield side, some light marks and hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375. 1176. No lot.

1177. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar ½ real, Philip V, 1733 MF, mintmark M•X, NGC F 12. Yonaka-M05.33a; Cal-246; KM-65. Bold strike with contrasting brown toning all over, clearly higher grade in our opinion (VF 25?) with smooth fields and readable PL-VS on ribbons, but among only a handful with numeric grades in any case (none above AU 53), not listed as rare in Yonaka but obviously desirable as an example of the experimental mintmark M•X. NGC #6873030-005. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

Mexico (colonial) - Busts

1178. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1796 FM, NGC UNC details / rev spot removed. YonakaM8.96; Cal-959; KM-109. Highly lustrous, with faint hairlines on obverse, slightly weak date associated with tangential rim-flaw on reverse, a few interior marks on that side that NGC interpreted as spot removal. NGC #8301085-009. Estimate: $300-$450.

Mexico (Republic)

1181. MEXICO, Mexico City, gold 8 escudos, 1867 CH, NGC MS 63. Fr-64; KM-383.9. Rich gold color with excellent luster and no more than the usual amount of hairlines in the open fields, also with typical central weakness, currently tied with two others for second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 64. NGC #6642687-018. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.

Mexico (revolutionary)

1182. MEXICO, Guerrero, 2 pesos, 1914, NGC MS 62. KM643. Typically uneven strike yet with choice full sunface and lustrous centers, minor rim-flaws as usual, a crude but popular revolutionary issue that explicitly states a trace of gold mixed in. NGC #6688556-010. Estimate: $400-$600.

Mexico (United Mexican States)

1183. MEXICO, Mexico City, 1 peso, 1910, “caballito,” PCGS MS62. KM-453. Bright and lustrous (no toning) with typical bagmarks, popular type. PCGS #39547926. Estimate: $400-$600.

1179. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1786 FM, NGC MS 61. Yonaka-M2.86a; Cal-679; KM-88.2a. Choice rims with vivid rainbow toning, no marks or hairlines but with rather muted luster, within the top third of NGC-graded examples. NGC #8380415001. Estimate: $200-$300.

1180. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust ½ real, Charles III, 1772 FF, NGC AU 53. Yonaka-M05.72a; Cal-194; KM-69.2. Broad flan, somewhat crusty toning with rainbow colors over luster near rim on reverse, this scarce variety most likely an error from 1782 where the engraver punched in a second 7 instead of an 8 for the date, since assayer FF did not start on ½R till 1779. NGC #6717003-069. Estimate: $200-$300.

Myanmar

1184. MYANMAR (BURMA), Mandalay, 1 kyat, Mindon, CS 1214 (1852), lettering around peacock, NGC MS 61. KM-10. Brightly lustrous, with some friction on fields but no more than expected for the grade, minor edge-flaw, lovely design featuring a peacock with fully fanned tail feathers. NGC #6762768-032. Estimate: $1,750-$2,500.

Netherlands (United)

1185. NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, gold imitative rose noble, no date (1600-01), NGC MS 63. Fr-277; KM-6. 7.59 grams. Rich gold color with lots of luster on fields, a few spots of red toning, second highest grade in NGC census, a well-detailed and choice example for this type, struck in the Netherlands in imitation of the English hammered gold noble coins from the 1300s-1400s. NGC #6822050001. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000.

1186. NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, gold ducat, 1717, NGC MS 62 (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Akerendam (1725). KM-7.1; Fr-285. From a small group of earlier dates recovered from the Akerendam, this 1717 example in second-highest grade with very sharp full details against satin smooth fields harboring muted luster, the obverse curiously doubled and the reverse with areas of dark encrustation in crevices. NGC #6888695-003. From the Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1187. NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, gold ducat, 1729, NGC MS 63 (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Vliegenthart (1735). Fr-284; KM-7.1. Broad flan with much luster and bold strike, knight’s head slightly crude but otherwise choice in bright yellow gold. NGC #6871469-001. From the Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, Netherlands. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1188. NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, “rider” ducatoon, 1785, with eight-point sunburst Asian countermark, ex-Brameld. Delm-1031; Dav-1832; KM-92.1. 30.24 grams. Finely detailed full countermark (AU) with radiant-sun motif resembling Japanese coins of the Meiji era (probably rare) punched in the center of the “rider” side of an AVF host with old scratches (running through the countermark as well, thereby proving its age), toning around details, small rim-flaw (as made). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $500-up.

1189. NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES, Java, ducaton (taler, daalder), Arabic-script “Jawa” countermark (ca. 1780s) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1773 FM, ex-Brameld. KM-184.1. 26.66 grams. Bold full countermark (VF) with contrasting toning and sediment inside, stamped in front of chin of Fine host (also well toned), a known type that typically gets a good premium. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $500-up.

1190. NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES, Java, ducaton (taler, daalder), Arabic-script “Jawa” countermark (ca. 1780s) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1773 FM, assayers’ initials facing rim, ex-Brameld. KM-184.1. 26.75 grams. Choice bold countermark (VF) in front of mount of VF host with attractive toning, full rims, polished on obverse fields. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $500-up.

Nicaragua (Republic)

1193. NICARAGUA, struck in London, copper-nickel proof 10 centavos, 1962, incuse B.C.N. on edge, NGC PF 65 Cameo. KM-17.2. Choice mirror proof with faint rosy toning, practically no marks or flaws (hence arguably higher grade), a good companion for the 5 centavos in the following lot. NGC #2789083-003. Estimate: $500-$750.

1191. NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES, Java, rupee, Arabic-script “Jawa” countermark (ca. 1780s) on an Indian (Mughal Empire) rupee of the late 1700s, ex-Brameld. KM-unl. 11.34 grams. Bold full countermark (VF) near edge of AVF host with light toning, minor marks, a rare combination using the same countermark as seen on Spanish colonial bust 8 reales like the previous lots. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-up.

1192. NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES, Madura Island, Sultanate of Sumenep, ducaton, Madura star countermark (early to mid-1800s) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1793 FM, ex-Brameld. KM-201.3. 26.71 grams. Full and bold leaf-like countermark (XF, sometimes attributed to Sultan Paku Nata Ningrat [1812-54], who was documented as having commissioned countermarking in 1818-9) in front of chin of VF host with full rims, nice toning around details, polished obverse fields. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-up.

1194. NICARAGUA, struck in London, copper-nickel proof 5 centavos, 1962, incuse B.C.N. on edge, NGC PF 66 Ultra Cameo. KM-24.2. Deep mirror fields with virtually pristine surfaces, currently tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single PF 67, a good companion for the 10 centavos in the previous lot. NGC #2789083-001. Estimate: $500-$750.

Panama (colonial)

1195. PANAMA, 1 real, incuse “P” countermark on a Seville, Spain (New World issue), 1 real, Ferdinand-Isabel, •*S flanking shield, very rare. Host: López de la FuenteF8.3.3 var; Cal-unl (Type 73). 3.23 grams. Full and deep countermark (XF) above full shield of VF host with toning in crevices, clear •*S to right and left of shield (listed in López de la Fuente but not in Calicó), full Gothic legends ending in ARAGO D, desirable combination with “efe coronada” host struck for use exclusively in the New World before coins were made in the colonies. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1196. PANAMA, 1 real, incuse “P” countermark on a Burgos, Spain, ½ real, FerdinandIsabel, assayer scallop in legend, mintmark B below yoke, very rare. Host: López de la FuenteE1.2.1.2; Cal-185. 1.61 grams. Bold full countermark (XF) in center of obverse of VF/Fine host with toning on fields, full legend (Gothic) on obverse and most on slightly off-center reverse, the latter with minor porosity. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

Papal States

1197. PANAMA, Panama City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer oB to left, mintmark AP above denomination IIII to right, very rare, ex-Santiago (1585). S-AP4; KM-4; Cal-517. 11.40 grams. Solid coin despite heavy surface corrosion, nicely toned, with oB to left and mintmark AP to right barely visible, the latter with denomination in Roman numerals below (either IIII or the known error III), most of crown and some legend, the full cross and shield also somewhat doubled, XF details overall. From the Santiago (1585), pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1198. PAPAL STATES, Rome mint, gold 10 scudi, Gregorius XVI, 1837-VII, rare, NGC MS 63. Gig-9; Fr-263; KM-1108. Brilliant, almost prooflike luster with minor marks only, very choice grade (second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64), rarely offered in MS. NGC #2835528-011. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

Paraguay (Republic)

1199. PARAGUAY, Asunción, copper 4 centésimos, 1870, NGC AU 55 BN. KM-4.2. Chocolate brown color with some coppery toning, typically slightly crude strike with only light high-point wear, rarer and more desirable than the sharper SHAW issues struck in Birmingham. NGC #8376794-010. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

1200. PARAGUAY, struck in Buenos Aires, 1 peso, 1889, NGC AU 55. KM-5. Desirable one-year type that represents effectively the only crown-sized issue of Paraguay, this example lightly rainbow toned over lustrous surfaces with only minor marks and hairlines. NGC #8376794-012. Estimate: $200-$300.

Peru (colonial) - Gold

1201. PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1751 J, first bust, NGC MS 61, ex-Voetter, ex-Eliasberg, exAlmenara. Cal-764; Fr-16; KM-50. Choice strike with ample luster, a modicum of small marks and hairlines but overall a very desirable example for this first year of issue, especially considering its 80-year pedigree. NGC #8377412-001. Pedigreed to the Voetter Collection (B. Max Mehl auction of January 1943, lot 287), the Eliasberg Collection (American Numismatic Rarities auction of April 2005, lot 3466), and the Almenara Collection (all stated on label). Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

1202. PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1752 J, first bust, NGC UNC details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-765; Fr-16; KM-50. Super-sharp full details with brilliant luster throughout, hairlined on fields from cleaning, still quite impressive in quality. NGC #8377261-001. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

1203. PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1757

JM, second bust, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-772; Fr-20; KM-59.2. Fully detailed (more like UNC in our opinion) with choice luster all over, no more than typical marks and hairlines. NGC #8377261-002. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

1204. PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1759 JM, second bust, NGC AU 55, ex-Almenara. Cal-775; Fr-20; KM-59.2. Well-detailed strike with muted luster, slightly grainy surfaces and with small marks within the confines of the assigned grade, tiny flaw in field behind head (as made). NGC #8377261-003. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

1205. PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1773 JM, mintmark to left, NGC AU 53, ex-Almenara. Cal-1932; Fr-32; KM-82.1. Rich gold color (lightly toned) with luster on fields (especially in legends), full rims, very light wear and hairlines, choice grade for this variety (none in MS at NGC). NGC #8377261-004. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

1206. PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1790 IJ, NGC XF details / obv scratched, ex-Almenara. Cal-1589; Fr-36; KM-92. Lustrous and clearly AU in our opinion but with slightly weak bust (albeit scratched), full rims. NGC #8377261-005. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

1207. PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII transitional (“imaginary” bust), 1809 JP, NGC AU details / obv cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1754; Fr-44; KM-107. Highly lustrous and choice in strike (fully UNC or even MS in our opinion) with light hairlines on obverse only, curious S-shaped struck-through-fiber error at top of king’s head, slightly off-center strike, scarce and desirable transitional type. NGC #8377261-006. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

1208. PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII transitional (“imaginary” bust), 1810 JP, NGC MS 61, exAlmenara. Cal-1755; Fr-44; KM-107. Highly lustrous, with fully detailed bust, light marks and hairlines only, a couple minor lamination flaws and with faint adjustment marks in shield, very flashy and choice overall. NGC #8377261-007. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

1209. PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1812 JP, large bust, NGC AU 55, ex-Almenara. Cal-1758; Fr-48; KM-118. Rare two-year type with large, draped bust of king, rich gold color with muted luster (stronger on reverse), light hairlines and highpoint wear. NGC #8377261-008. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

1210. PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1813 JP, small bust, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1760; Fr-50; KM-124. Rich gold color, bold full details (arguably UNC) with strong luster, faintly hairlined fields, scarce two-year type with small, draped bust of king. NGC #8377261-009. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

1211. PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1821 JP, NGC AU 50, ex-Almenara. Cal-1768; Fr-54; KM-129.1. Good strike with full rims, splashes of rainbow toning over luster, faint hairlines and high-point wear, lamination flaw in bottom of crown, desirable final year of colonial issue from this mint that is somewhat difficult to find in high grade. NGC #8377261-010. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

1212. PERU, Cuzco, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1824 G, NGC AU 55, ex-Almenara. Cal-1745; Fr-55; KM-129.2. Impressively lustrous and well struck, with full rims and no major flaws save for a general unevenness in reverse surface, light hairlines and minor marks, scarce and desirable one-year type. NGC #8377261-011. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

1213. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1751 J, first bust, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-693; Fr-17; KM-49. Rich gold color with minimal luster and light wear but no appreciable hairlines, first date of issue and the beginning of an unprecedented offering of Lima 4 escudos, all of which are rare and seldom offered (the present type, for example, missing in both Eliasberg and Caballero, to name just two important collections) and in many cases represented in the NGC census by only the coins presented in this auction (as is the case with the present lot). NGC #8377274-002. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

1214. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1759 JM, second bust, NGC AU details / removed from jewelry, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-699; Fr-21; KM-58. Sharply detailed and highly lustrous but with cleaned and lightly marked surfaces, rare type missing in both Eliasberg and Caballero. NGC #8377274-003. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

1215. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1762 JM, first bust, very rare, NGC AU details / bent, obv spot removed, ex-Caballero, ex-Almenara. Cal-1747; Fr-25; KM-67. Rich gold color and fully detailed strike with hints of luster and toning, minor marks and light wear only, long old scratch on bust and with slight bend in flan, a two-year type so rare that Friedberg uncharacteristically gives no values, this coin featured on an entire page in the Caballero catalog, which points out that this ephemeral bust was the same used on Lima’s proclamation medals. NGC #8377274-004. Pedigreed to the Caballero de las Indias Collection (Aureo & Calicó auction of April 2009, lot 603) and to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $10,000-$15,000.

1216. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1765 JM, second bust (“rat nose”), very rare, NGC XF 45, ex-Eliasberg, ex-Almenara. Cal-1750; Fr-27b, KM-71.1. Rich red toning in legends, muted luster, full details despite wear on bust (arguably AU 50 on a better day), which has a curious struck-through-fiber error on the face, a rare four-year type that only occurs in 8E and 4E from this mint, this 4E type described as “missing from most collections in any condition” in Eliasberg. NGC #8377274-005. Pedigreed to the Eliasberg Collection (American Numismatic Rarities auction of April 2005, lot 3478) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Estimate: $8,000-$12,000.

1217. PERU, Lima, brass uniface obverse trial strike for gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1767, third bust, unique, NGC PF 65, ex-Almenara. Dark brassy color with much luster, choice full details and rim, light marks and spottiness for the grade, the first and only example we have heard of featuring the new third bust of Charles III (what Calicó calls second “rat nose” type) showing early armor and drapery but older head, a match for the 1-escudo trial in this same auction (lot 1271). NGC #8377274-006. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-up.

1218. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1770 JM, third bust, very rare, NGC AU details / plugged, exAlmenara, ex-Superior. Cal-1753, Fr-29; KM-71.2. Very bold and fully detailed bust, lustrous but hairlined, with small but crudely plugged hole at top, still a desirable example of a very rare three-year type (unique to this mint) with hybrid bust showing early armor and drapery but older head (described in Calicó as second “rat nose” type). NGC #8377274-007. Pedigreed to the Superior auction of December 1999 (lot 309) and to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

1219. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1777 MJ, rare, NGC AU details / obv cleaned, ex-Sellschopp, ex-Almenara. Cal-1760; Fr-33; KM-81. Rich gold color with traces of luster, choice strike, hairlines on obverse only, desirable pedigree. NGC #8377274-008. Pedigreed to the Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1988, lot 318) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

1220. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1780 MI, rare, NGC AU 53, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Iriarte, ex-Almenara. Cal-1764; Fr-33; KM-81. Broad flan with traces of red toning over intense luster, minor flaws and light marks all over, rather attractive for the assigned grade but finer than any others in any case, also pedigreed to one of the finest collections of Charles III coinage ever assembled (featured in a color photo in that catalog). NGC #8377274-009. Pedigreed to the Iriarte Collection (Aureo auction of April 1998, lot 900) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

1221. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1782 MI, rare, NGC XF details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1766; Fr-33; KM-81. Strong detail for the assigned grade, with muted luster on reverse, slightly off-center strike. NGC #8377274-010. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1222. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1784 MI, rare, NGC AU 55, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1768; Fr-33; KM-81. Choice luster and fully detailed strike with only light hairlines and marks, perhaps slightly undergraded but the finest on record in any case. NGC #8377274-011. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

1223. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1785 MI, rare, NGC XF details / damaged, ex-Almenara. Cal-1769; Fr-33; KM-81. Traces of luster, good strike with full rims, a bit hairlined and with old gouge marks around the E of AUSPICE. NGC #8377274-012. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1224. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1787 MI, rare, NGC AU 55, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1771; Fr-33; KM-81. Well-detailed strike, lustrous and choice, with only light hairlines and high-point wear per the assigned grade. NGC #8377274-013. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

1225. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1789 IJ, very rare, NGC AU 53, ex-Almenara. Cal-1450; Fr-37; KM-91. Good luster, hint of toning in obverse legend, a few adjustment marks from rim to middle of bust, desirable two-year type, second finest in the NGC census behind a single AU 55+. NGC #8377274-014. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

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1226. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1792 IJ, Lima-style bust, rare, NGC AU details / obv cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1454; Fr-41; KM-98. Choice luster in legends, parts of rims slightly crude (as made) but overall well struck and with no more than the usual amount of hairlines and light wear (should be AU 58, in our opinion, perhaps even better than the only other example in the NGC census at AU 55). Unfortunately, neither NGC nor any of the references note that the first two years of post-transitional Charles IV from the Lima mint show a markedly different bust with more wig curls and a shorter head (compare with the next lot, for example). NGC #8377274-015. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

1227. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1794 IJ, rare, NGC XF 45, finest known in NGC census, exAlmenara. Cal-1456; Fr-41; KM-98. Lightly red-toned, a few old marks of note, parts of rims crude (as made), the only other example at NGC being VF. NGC #8377281-001. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1228. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1795 IJ, rare, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census, exAlmenara. Cal-1457; Fr-41; KM-98. Choice luster with lovely light red toning, the obverse hairlined and lightly worn but the reverse nearly pristine save for adjustment marks in center, the only other example at NGC being VF. NGC #8377281-002. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

1229. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1796 IJ, NGC AU 50, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1458; Fr-41; KM-98. Traces of luster, weak bust with some wear and marks but no big problems. NGC #8377281-003. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1230. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1798 IJ, NGC AU details / bent, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1461; Fr-41; KM-98. Good luster but not much contrast, the bust and rims a bit weak (as made), with very slight warp that might be from striking. NGC #8377281-004. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1231. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1805 JP, rare, NGC XF details / removed from jewelry, ex-Almenara. Cal-1467; Fr41; KM-98. Lustrous and well detailed despite polishing and abundant tiny marks from jewelry use, small semi-circular dent in center of reverse, still rare like the previous lots and bettered only by a single AU 50 at NGC. NGC #8377281-005. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1232. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1806 JP, rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1468; Fr-41; KM-98. Well detailed and somewhat lustrous (especially on the reverse) with very faint toning at partially crude rims, a few light marks and hairlined from cleaning, still rare like the previous lots and bettered only by a single AU 50 at NGC. NGC #8377281-006. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1233. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1813 JP, small bust, rare, NGC AU details / obv scratched, ex-Almenara. Cal-1700; Fr-51; KM-122. Choice bold strike with full rims, lovely red toning over rather muted luster, hairlines on obverse plus diagonal scratch on neck, shallow lacuna at top of shield and lamination flaws near rim on that side, rare two-year type unique to this mint. NGC #8377281-007. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1234. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1814 JP, NGC XF details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1701; Fr-56; KM-128. Rather lustrous for the assigned grade (more like AU in our opinion) but with obvious hairlines on that side, minor natural flaws near rims here and there, lightly red-toned and very scarce. NGC #8377281-008. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1235. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1817 JP, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1704; Fr-56; KM-128. Broad flan with full rims, lustrous but lightly hairlined, no major flaws, very scarce. NGC #8377281-009. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1236. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1819 JP, NGC XF details / obv cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal1706; Fr-56; KM-128. Very broad flan that extends past the full rims in places, with choice luster and lovely toning, the centers a bit weak (as usual) and with hairlines on obverse. NGC #8377281-010. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,750-$2,500.

1237. PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1821 JP, rare, NGC AU details / removed from jewelry, ex-Almenara. Cal-1708; Fr-56; KM-128. Lustrous but polished, betterthan-average strike but still with some weakness in center of reverse. NGC #8377281-011. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1238. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1751 J, first bust, rare, NGC AU 50, ex-Almenara. Cal-639; Fr-18; KM-48. Broad flan with choice rims, good luster and faint toning, light honest wear only, rare and desirable first date of issue for which none appear in MS grade at NGC. NGC #8377283-015. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $6,000-$9,000.

1239. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1753 J, first bust, very rare, NGC XF details / rev scratched, ex-Almenara. Cal-642; Fr-18; KM-48. Bold strike for this rare first type, with full rims and subdued luster, normal marks for grade but with some faint scuffs on reverse, also with areas of discoloration in shield and crown. NGC #8377288-001. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

1240. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1755 JM, second bust, rare, NGC AU 55, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-643; Fr-22; KM57. Choice details with nice luster, light high-point wear only, hard to imagine a nicer example. NGC #8377288-002. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.

1241. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1762/1 JM, first bust, very rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Caballero, ex-Almenara. Cal-1511; Fr-26; KM-66. Fully detailed strike but with incomplete rims (as made), some hairlines and minor marks all over, still a very highquality example of this very elusive two-year type, the overdate here curiously covering both dates in one coin!. NGC #8377288-003. Pedigreed to the Caballero de las Yndias Collection (Aureo & Calicó auction of April 2009, lot 600) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

1242. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1763 JM, second bust (“rat nose”), very rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Iriarte, ex-Almenara. Cal-1513; Fr-unl; KM-69. Choice strike with nice luster near rims, slightly granular surfaces, desirable pedigree to a significant Charles III collection (featured in a color photo in that catalog), this type missing in Friedberg (should be 27c) due to conflation with subsequent type. NGC #8377288-004. Pedigreed to the Iriarte Collection (Aureo auction of April 1998, lot 796) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

1243. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1767 JM, second bust (“rat nose”), very rare, NGC XF details / harshly cleaned, ex-Iriarte, ex-Almenara. Cal-1517; Fr-unl; KM69. Bold details with mostly choice rims, bright and light in color from polishing but still quite desirable for this elusive type (missing in Friedberg due to conflation with subsequent type, should be 27c), this example pedigreed to a significant Charles III collection and featured in a color photo in that catalog. NGC #8377288-005. Pedigreed to the Iriarte Collection (Aureo auction of April 1998, lot 797) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

1244. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1775 MJ, rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1526; Fr-34; KM-80. Sharp strike with full rims and much remaining luster, the reverse pristine but the obverse with light hairlines. NGC #8377288-006. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1245. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1777 MJ, rare, NGC VF details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Iriarte, ex-Almenara. Cal-1528; Fr-34; KM-80. Lightly toned with full details except for slightly weak bust with arguably irrelevant light marks for the grade (at least XF 40 in our opinion), pedigreed to a significant Charles III collection and featured in a color photo in that catalog. NGC #8377288-007. Pedigreed to the Iriarte Collection (Aureo auction of April 1998, lot 798) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Estimate: $1,750-$2,500.

1246. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1781 MI, rare, NGC XF details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Sellschopp, ex-Almenara. Cal1533; Fr-34; KM-80. Broad flan with full rims, nice red toning over muted luster, hairlines on obverse, black sediment in crevices on reverse, desirable pedigree. NGC #8377288-008. Pedigreed to the Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1988, lot 325) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Estimate: $1,750-$2,500.

1247. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1785 MI, rare, NGC AU details / holed, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1537; Fr-34; KM-80a. Choice full details (lightly marked UNC, in our opinion) with strong luster, full rims, minor natural flaw at about 4 o’clock on reverse, the hole at top very small and old. NGC #8377288-009. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1248. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1789 IJ, rare, NGC VF details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1255; Fr-38; KM-90. Very weak bust due to concave flan (as made), the reverse more like XF or better with traces of luster around letters, any marks and hairlines arguably irrelevant at this grade level. NGC #8377288-010. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

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1249. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1791 IJ, rare, NGC VF details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1257; Fr-38; KM-90. Good strike with mostly smooth fields and nearly full rims, light gray toning, inconsequential hairlines. NGC #8377288-011. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1250. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1792 IJ, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Sellschopp, ex-Almenara. Cal-1258; Fr-42; KM-100. Lustrous and well struck except for reverse rim (slightly off-center), hairlines on obverse, still desirable grade and first year of type, with bonus points for pedigree. NGC #8377288-012. Pedigreed to the Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1988, lot 349) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Estimate: $1,750-$2,500.

1251. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1797 IJ, NGC VF 25, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1263; Fr-42; KM-100. Lightly toned and well struck, only minor marks per the assigned grade (arguably deserving of better, at least VF 35). NGC #8377288-013. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1252. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1799 IJ, NGC XF details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1265; Fr-42; KM-100. Rather lustrous, the bust a tad weak due to very slight concavity (as made), parts of rims crude. NGC #8377288-014. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1253. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1801 IJ, extremely rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-unl (Type 141); Fr-42; KM-unl (100 for type). Richly toned over luster, bold and fully detailed strike, with light hairlines on obverse only, sediment in crevices on reverse, this date not listed in any reference (including Murray, de la Puente, Calicó, KM, etc.), possibly unique. NGC #8377288-015. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-up.

1254. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1803 JP, extremely rare, NGC AU details / obv cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-unl (Type 141); Fr-42; KM-unl (100 for type). Deep purple toning all over except for field in front of face (the “cleaned” part note by NGC), with underlying luster, minor lamination flaws on bust, another date (like last lot) that is not listed in any reference (including Murray, de la Puente, Calicó, KM, etc.), hence possibly unique. NGC #8377290-001. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-up.

1255. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VII transitional (“imaginary” bust), 1811 JP, very rare, NGC VF details / removed from jewelry, ex-Almenara. Cal-1595; Fr-46; KM-111. Lustrous but somewhat softly struck (more like XF for actual wear), only light hairlines but with trace of mount on top edge, still nice for this elusive three-year transitional type. NGC #8377290-002. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1256. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1812 JP, small bust, rare, NGC AU 55, “top pop,” ex-Almenara. Cal-1596; Fr-52; KM-120. Very choice luster, particularly on the reverse and around obverse details, also choice full rims beyond which the metal extends here and there, just some very minor natural flaws on and around the bust, fully Mint State in our view but tied with the Eliasberg example for finest at NGC as it is, rare two-year type unique to the Lima mint. NGC #8377290003. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

Sedwick Auction 37 1257. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1815 JP, large bust, rare, NGC XF 45, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1599; Fr-557; KM-127. Choice full rims with light red toning over luster, very close (or arguably at) AU grade. NGC #8377290-004. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1258. PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1821 JP, large bust, rare, NGC VF 20, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1605; Fr-557; KM-127. Slightly off-center strike on broad flan with full rims, rich reddish toning over muted luster, weak bust (otherwise more like XF), desirable final year of colonial issue from this mint. NGC #8377290-005. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1259. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1751 J, first bust, very rare, NGC VF 35, “top pop,” ex-Almenara. Cal-598; Fr-19; KM-56.1. Good strike with full rims, contrasting toning and sediment around details, desirable first year of issue within a very rare three-year type uncharacteristically listed without values in Friedberg. NGC #8377290-006. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

1260. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1752

J, first bust, very rare, NGC AU details / saltwater damage, ex-Almenara. Cal-599; Fr-19; KM-56.1. Sharply detailed strike in technically UNC grade (at least in our opinion) but with tiny marks on non-lustrous and slightly grainy surfaces, still quite a strong example from this rare three-year type that Friedberg just calls “rare” without values. NGC #8377290-007. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

1261. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1753 J, first bust, extremely rare, NGC / clipped, ex-Almenara. Cal-600; Fr-19; KM-56.1. Strong details with very light toning over luster in legends, nice XF with edge lightly shaved off and re-applied in its time, with just one other known at NGC and by our records no others extant for this final date of the initial three-year type from this mint that Friedberg lists as “rare” without values. NGC #8377290-008. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

1262. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1756

JM, second bust, very rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-603; Fr-23; KM-56.2. Bold strike with full rims, reddish staining and encrustation here and there but removed from the bust. NGC #8377290-009. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1263. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1757

JM, second bust, very rare, NGC AU details / damaged, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal604; Fr-23; KM-56.2. Bold details and rims, also somewhat lustrous, but a bit pockmarked and slightly wavy. NGC #8377290-010. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

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1264. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1758 JM, second bust, very rare, NGC XF details / rev scratched, ex-Almenara. Cal-605; Fr-23; KM-56.2. Full rims with much original luster in legends (arguably AU) but the bust slightly weaker and with small marks all over (a few on reverse heavier, as noted on label). NGC #8377290-011. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1265. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1759 JM, second bust, very rare, NGC AU 50, “top pop,” ex-Almenara. Cal-606; Fr-23; KM-56.2. Very bold strike with prominent rims, muted luster, very lightly toned in legends, tied with one other for finest in the NGC census. NGC #8377290-012. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

1266. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1760 JM, second bust, extremely rare, NGC XF 45, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-unl (Type 82); Fr-23; KM-unl (56.2 for type). Bold strike with full legends, contrasting toning, the luster too subdued for AU, this posthumous date for Ferdinand VI unlisted in all references except Friedberg (not in de la Puente, Calicó, KM, etc.), hence possibly unique. NGC #8377290-013. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,500-up.

1267. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1762/51 JM, first bust, extremely rare, NGC VF 35, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Sellschopp, ex-Almenara, KM plate. Cal-unl (Type 126); Fr-27; KM-unl (65 for type). Bold strike with full rims, choice contrast from red toning and light sediment, trace of natural flaw to rim behind head, the strange and possibly unique overdate actually quite clear and apparently overlooked till now (missing in all references and in the Sellschopp catalog, despite being the Plate Coin in KM). NGC #8377290-014. Pedigreed to the Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1988, lot 283) and to the Almenara Collection, Plate Coin in KM’s Standard Catalogs (all stated on label). Estimate: $3,000-up.

1268. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1764 JM, second bust (“rat nose”), very rare, NGC VF details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, exAlmenara. Cal-1328; Fr-unl; KM-72. Lustrous light yellow gold with full rims but softly struck bust (otherwise at least XF) and small marks only, this type missing in Friedberg (should be 27d) due to conflation with subsequent type. NGC #8377290-015. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1269. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1766 JM, second bust (“rat nose”), very rare, NGC XF 45, exAlmenara. Cal-1330; Fr-unl; KM-72. Bold strike with traces of luster, light toning and sediment around details, full rims, this type missing in Friedberg (should be 27d) due to conflation with subsequent type. NGC #8377405-001. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

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1270. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1767 JM, second bust (“rat nose”), very rare, NGC XF details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, exAlmenara. Cal-1331; Fr-unl; KM-72. Brightly lustrous and rich gold in color but with bust a tad weak due to slight concavity, minor natural flaws on reverse, full rims, this type missing in Friedberg (should be 27d) due to conflation with subsequent type. NGC #8377405-003. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1271. PERU, Lima, brass uniface obverse trial strike for gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1767, third bust, unique, NGC PF 65, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Dark brassy color with much luster, choice full details and rim, practically no marks and minimal spottiness for the grade, the first and only example we have heard of featuring the new third bust of Charles III (what Calicó calls second “rat nose” type) showing early armor and drapery but older head, a match for the 4-escudos trial in this same auction (lot 1217). NGC #8377405-002. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-up.

1272. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1768 JM, third bust, very rare, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-unl (Type 128); Fr-31; KM-72. Bold strike with choice purplish toning over luster (mostly on reverse), the obverse slightly off-center, hybrid bust unique to this mint showing early armor and drapery but older head, this very rare first date not listed in Calicó (also note that KM does not distinguish the traditional “rat nose” type from this new third bust). NGC #8377405-004. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

1273. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1769

JM, third bust, very rare, NGC XF 45, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1333; Fr-31; KM72. Bold legends and rims, with light toning over muted luster, the bust slightly weak and hairlined, rare as a hybrid bust unique to this mint showing early armor and drapery but older head (note that KM does not distinguish the traditional “rat nose” type from this new third bust), this example labeled by NGC as 1769/59 but the penultimate digit is clearly just a re-punched 6 (no clean-date 1769s listed in census). NGC #8377405-005. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1274. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1770 JM, third bust, very rare, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1334; Fr-31; KM-72. Very bold full details with ample luster, slightly off-center strike, hybrid bust unique to this mint showing early armor and drapery but older head (note that KM does not distinguish the traditional “rat nose” type from this new third bust), this example one of only four MSgraded examples in the entire Lima bust-type 1E series at NGC. NGC #8377405-006. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $3,500-up.

Session II - May 8, 2025, 10:00 AM EDT

1275. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1771 JM, third bust, very rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1335; Fr-31; KM-72. Rather lustrous and deeply impressed in light yellow gold but with parts of bust weak or worn, only very faintly hairlined, featuring a hybrid bust unique to this mint showing early armor and drapery but older head (note that KM does not distinguish the traditional “rat nose” type from this new third bust). NGC #8377405-007. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1276. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1772 JM, NGC AU details / mount removed, ex-Almenara. Cal-1337; Fr-35; KM-79. Rich gold color and good luster, choice strike on broad flan with full rims, top of reverse slightly flattened from mounting. NGC #8377405-008. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1277. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1773 JM, NGC XF details / scratches, ex-Almenara. Cal-1338; Fr-35; KM-79. Broad flan with full rims, good luster, slightly weak bust with light scratches above, scarcer assayer for the date. NGC #8377405-009. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1278. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1773 MJ, NGC UNC details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1339; Fr-35; KM-79. Choice bold strike with full rims and nice luster, very faint hairlines on obverse. NGC #8377405-010. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1279. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1774

MJ, NGC AU details / obv scratched, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1340; Fr-35; KM-79. Light yellow color, the bust slightly weak but with much luster all over, some hairlines and a scratch on the bust, dark encrustation in crevices. NGC #8377405-011. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1280. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1775

MJ, NGC AU details / harshly cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1341; Fr-35; KM-79. Lustrous and light yellow in color, a bit polished but still rather nice. NGC #8377405-012. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1281. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1776 MJ, NGC XF details / edge damage, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1342; Fr-35; KM-79. Good strike with traces of luster, full rims but with almost entire edge design shaved off, popular date for U.S. collectors. NGC #8377405-013. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1282. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1777 MJ, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1343; Fr-35; KM-79. Deep purple toning over very muted luster, full rims, notable as damage-free. NGC #8377405-014. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1283. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1779 MJ, NGC UNC details / rim filing, ex-Almenara. Cal-1345; Fr-35; KM-79. Super sharp details with choice full luster, slightly crude rims (as made) with hint of filing near top on reverse, a lovely example regardless. NGC #8377405-015. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1284. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1780 MI, NGC AU details / removed from jewelry, exAlmenara. Cal-1346; Fr-35; KM-79. Bold details with bright luster from light polishing, full rims, very nice despite the damage. NGC #8377407-001. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $900-$1,350.

1285. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1787 MI, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1353; Fr-35; KM-79A. Well-detailed strike with good luster and nearly full rims. NGC #8377407-002. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1286. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1788 IJ, ex-Almenara. Cal-1355; Fr-35; KM-79A. AU with choice luster and nearly full rims, the bust a bit weak but enhanced by tooling, accompanied by an NGC tag that says “engraved devices” (with no other examples indicated in their census) in addition to the pedigree. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $800-$1,200.

1287. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1789 IJ, posthumous issue, NGC AU details / obv cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1356; Fr-35; KM-79A. Bold strike with choice luster, parts of rim weak (as made), definitely on the high side of the assigned grade and with the faintest possible hairlines. NGC #8377407-004. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1288. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1792 IJ, large bust, NGC AU 50, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1084; Fr-43; KM-89. Strong luster for the assigned grade (this being the only straight-graded example at NGC), with full rims and only light high-point wear, distinctively oversized bust unique to this mint for this year and next, oddly singled out in Calicó only for this denomination. NGC #8377407005. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1289. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1793 IJ, large bust, NGC VF details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1085; Fr-43; KM-89. Broad flan with full rims, nice red toning around details but also some encrustation on reverse, the bust a bit weak and with hairlines, minor lamination flaws in front of face, a distinctively oversized bust unique to this mint for this and the previous year, oddly singled out in Calicó only for this denomination. NGC #8377407-006. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $900-$1,350.

1290. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1794 IJ, NGC AU 50, ex-Almenara. Cal-1088; Fr-43; KM-89. Rich gold color with luster on fields, slightly weak bust, nearly full rims. NGC #8377407-007. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1291. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1795 IJ, NGC AU details / rev scratched, “top pop,” ex-Almenara. Cal-1089; Fr-43; KM-89. Super luster with splashy red toning all over, deep scratch from rim on reverse, otherwise choice, tied with one other for finest in the NGC census. NGC #8377407-008. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $900-$1,350.

1292. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1796 IJ, NGC UNC details / rev spot removed, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1090; Fr-43; KM-89. Spectacular luster and sharpness of strike, the rims slightly weak (as made), with minor natural flaw in front of face and light scratch on head, area of light marks to right of crown on reverse, still far above the usual quality for this type. NGC #8377407-009. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1293. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1799 IJ, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1093; Fr-43; KM-89. Rich gold color with deep red toning around details, nice luster but perhaps not enough for Mint State, lovely nonetheless. NGC #8377407-010. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1294. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1808 JP, NGC AU details / rev cleaned, “top pop,” ex-Almenara. Cal-1104; Fr-43; KM-89. Deep rich toning all over, lustrous and choice but with faint traces of hairlines (could be AU 55 on a better day), in any case tied with one other for finest in the NGC census. NGC #8377407-011. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1295. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII transitional (“imaginary” bust), 1809 JP, extremely rare, NGC VF 25, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1496; Fr-47; KM-110. Rich gold color, with partially weak rims and several minor natural flaws but no damage, the rarest date (two known, by our records) of this three-year type with bust unique to this mint, in fact indicated as RARE in KM without values. NGC #8377407-012. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1296. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII transitional (“imaginary” bust), 1810 JP, very rare, NGC XF 40, ex-Clapp, ex-Eliasberg, ex-Almenara. Cal1496; Fr-47; KM-110. Good luster, the distinctive bust just slightly weak (in fact probably closer to AU grade), traces of encrustation in crevices and very minor natural flaw in field in front of face, desirable pedigree. NGC #8377407-013. Pedigreed to the Eliasberg Collection (American Numismatic Rarities auction of April 2005, lot 3509, acquired from the John Clapp Estate in 1942), and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1297. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII transitional (“imaginary” bust), 1811 JP, very rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1498; Fr-47; KM-110. Superb luster, with weak bust and crown, minor lamination flaws, and slightly crude rims as usual for this type, the obverse somewhat hairlined. NGC #8377407-014. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1298. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII, 1812 JP, small bust, very rare, NGC XF details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1499; Fr-53; KM-119. Bold strike with full rims (slightly crude in places), very lightly toned over luster but the obverse also hairlined, elusive two-year type unique to this mint. NGC #8377407-015. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1299. PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII, 1813 JP, small bust, very rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1500; Fr-53; KM-119. Bold strike with full rims, decent luster but pale in color and with hairlines all over, desirable two-year type unique to this mint. NGC #8377410001. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

Peru (colonial) - Pillars

1300. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1752 J, exBrameld. Yonaka-L8.52; Cal-453; KM-55.1. 26.97 grams. Brightly lustrous AU with rainbow toning in legends, hairlines on pillars-side fields. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1301. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1753 J, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.53; Cal-455; KM-55.1. 26.93 grams. Bold AU with lustrous fields (oddly matte around crown on shield side), full rims despite slightly off-center strike, traces of rainbow toning at rims, old scratches to right of right-hand pillar. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1302. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754 JD, NGC MS 62. Yonaka-L8.54; Cal-457; KM-55.1. Super sharp details (stronger than most for this date) and nice luster, minor die-cracks here and there, area of slightly porosity near part of rim. NGC #8299785-003. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

1303. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754 JD, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.54; Cal-457; KM-55.1. 26.76 grams. AU with muted luster, hairlines, bold strike. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1304. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754 JD, with Asian chopmarks, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.54; Cal-457; KM-55.1. 26.79 grams. XF with very light toning over muted luster, the chopmarks large and very deep (seven on pillars side, one on shield side), great coin for study. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1305. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1755 JD, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.55; Cal-459; KM-55.1. 26.73 grams. XF+ with patchy light toning and some matte surfaces, a few light old marks. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1306. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1755 JM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.55d; Cal-460; KM-55.1. 26.59 grams. Rainbow-toned XF, part of shield-side rim slightly crude (as made). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1307. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1756/5 JM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.56a; Cal-461; KM-55.1. 26.76 grams. AXF with traces of toning and black sediment in crevices, faint surface porosity, clear overdate (rated as scarce in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1308. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1756 JM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.56; Cal-462; KM-55.1. 26.76 grams. XF+ with very light rainbow toning over muted luster toward rims, lightly hairlined from old cleaning. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1309. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1757 JM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.57; Cal-464; KM-55.1. 26.77 grams. Bold AXF with choice toning around details, lightly marked fields. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1310. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1758/7 JM, rare, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.58a; Cal-465; KM-55.1. 26.98 grams. Brightly cleaned XF with incipient toning at rims, somewhat lustrous, the rare overdate strong (rated R in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1311. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1758 JM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.58; Cal-466; KM-55.1. 26.96 grams. AU- with decent luster, rainbow toning at rims, some marks and light hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1312. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1759 JM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.59; Cal-467; KM-55.1. 26.90 grams. Choice XF+ with light rainbow toning over luster, a few old marks and hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1313. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1760 JM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.60; Cal-468; KM-55.1. 27.09 grams. Bold AU with splashy rainbow toning over luster, light hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1314. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1760 JM, no dot over right mintmark, very rare, ex-Brameld. YonakaL8.60a; Cal-unl (cf 468); KM-55.2. 26.85 grams. AXF with bold contrast from deep toning, some light old marks plus fresher scratches flanking the denomination, this variety without dot above right mintmark rated R2 in Yonaka. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1315. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1760 JM, rare, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.60c; Cal-1019; KM-A64.1. 26.73 grams. Rather bold AU with hairlines and lots of small marks, good luster, incipient rainbow toning at rims, rated R in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1316. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1761 JM, exBrameld. Yonaka-L8.61a; Cal-1020; KM-A64.1. 26.73 grams. AXF with spotty dark toning around details and rims, cleaned fields, odd cross-hatch design above waves (possibly a new die-variety?). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1317. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1761 JM, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.61; Cal-unl (cf. 1020); KM-A64.2. 26.70 grams. XF+ with light rainbow toning at rims, lustrous but lightly cleaned. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1318. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1762 JM, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.62; Cal-unl (cf. 1021); KM-A64.2. 27.10 grams. XF+ with spotty dark toning at rims, lustrous but lightly cleaned. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1319. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1763 JM, exBrameld. Yonaka-L8.63a; Cal-1023; KM-A64.1. 26.59 grams. Bold XF with light toning on slightly oxidized surfaces. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1320. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1764 JM, no dot over right mintmark, with chopmarks, rare, exBrameld. Yonaka-L8.64; Cal-unl (cf 1024); KM-A64.2. 26.95 grams. Bold VF with contrasting toning around details, bubbly texture on shield side, hairlined fields on pillars side, several small chops (mostly hidden letters) including an odd “=” below V of VNUM, rated as rare in Yonaka. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1321. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1765 JM, both mintmarks dotted, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.65a; Cal-1025; KMA64.1. 26.80 grams. Nice AXF with attractive rainbow toning in legends, the fields lustrous but cleaned. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1322. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1765 JM, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.65; Cal-unl (cf 1025); KM-A64.2. 26.85 grams. XF with small patches of rainbow toning, hairlines from cleaning, a few heavy marks. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1323. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1766 JM, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.66; Cal-unl (cf 1026); KM-A64.2. 26.87 grams. Harshly cleaned XF with toning around details and traces of incipient rainbow toning at rims. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1324. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1767 JM, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.67; Cal-unl (cf 1027); KM-A64.2. 26.51 grams. Richly toned AXF with a few old marks but otherwise problem-free. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1325. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1768 JM, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.68; Cal-unl (cf 1028); KM-A64.2. 26.71 grams. Bold VF with toning around details, hairlined fields from cleaning. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1326. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1769 JM, both mintmarks dotted, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.69a; Cal-1029; KM-A64.1. 27.00 grams. XF+ with hairlines and marks, rainbow toning in legends. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1327. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1769 JM, dissimilar crowns, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.69b; Cal-unl (cf 1030); KM-64.2. 26.79 grams. Lightly rainbow-toned XF+ with traces of luster, hairlines and several minor marks. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1328. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1769 JM, crowns alike, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.69; Cal-unl (cf 1029); KM-A64.2. 26.53 grams. Cleaned AXF with dark toning around details (good contrast), weak rims as made. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1329. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1770 JM, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.70; Cal-unl (cf 1031); KM-64.2. 26.86 grams. AU+ with some light rainbow toning over choice luster, a few minor marks and hairlines. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1330. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1771 JM, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.71; Cal-unl (cf 1032); KM-64.2. 26.88 grams. Very lightly toned AXF with old hairlines and a few marks. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1331. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1772 JM, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.72; Cal-unl (cf 1034); KM-64.2. 26.79 grams. XF with luster under light toning, weakly struck center of shield, hairlines and slight surface graininess, some old marks. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1332. PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1753/2 J, very rare, PCGS VF35, ex-O’Brien, ex-Pat Johnson. Yonakaunl; Cal-367; KM-54. Richly toned and problem-free for the grade, with protrusion at bottom left of 3 and diagonal within the 3 that seem convincing for a 3/2 overdate per Gilboy L-4-2b, but unconfirmed in Yonaka. PCGS #44771603. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag, and to the Pat Johnson Collection (stated on label, Stack’s Bowers auction of November 2022, lot 72064). Estimate: $500-$750.

1333. PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1756/5 JM, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L4.56a; Cal-372; KM-54. 13.37 grams. Cleaned XF+ with traces of light rainbow toning, solder-mark below date from jewelry removal, fairly clear overdate that Yonaka seems to doubt but rates R2 in any case. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $350-$500.

1334. PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1758 JM, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L4.58; Cal-375; KM-54. 12.95 grams. Fine with nice natural toning, top of right pillar a bit weak, but no problems for the grade, rated R3 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $300-$450.

1335. PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1761 JM, rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L4.61; Cal-818; KM-63. 13.24 grams. Lightly toned and problem-free VF, rated R in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $300-$450.

1336. PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1762 JM, very rare, ex-O’Brien, ex-Fleming. Yonaka-L4.62; Cal-819; KM-63. 13.32 grams. Low-contrast AXF (faintly toned) with no problems except for a very minor lamination flaw to left of left-hand pillar, rated R4 in Yonaka, but this coin not the single example observed and pictured in Yonaka (plus we have been able to trace at least four others). Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag, and to the Fleming Collection (Aureo & Calicó auction of November 2020, lot 1467). Estimate: $500-$750.

1337. PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1764 JM, very rare, PCGS XF details / chop mark, ex-O’Brien, exPat Johnson. Yonaka-L4.64; Cal-821; KM-63. Bold strike with very light rainbow toning and traces of luster, single chopmark between 6 and 4 of date that is the Buddhist left-hand swastika character (not to be confused with the right-hand swastika of Nazi fame), rated R2 in Yonaka. PCGS #44771611. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag, and to the Pat Johnson Collection (stated on label, Stack’s Bowers auction of November 2022, lot 72084). Estimate: $350-$500.

1338. PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1766 JM, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L4.66; Cal-823; KM-63. 13.29 grams. Cleaned XF with areas of vivid rainbow toning over luster, rated R3 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1339. PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1767/6 JM, extremely rare, PCGS AU details / chop mark, ex-O’Brien, ex-Pat Johnson. Yonaka-unl; Cal-824; KM-63. Deep rainbow toning (mostly purple) and sharp details all over, with a couple small chops on pillars side only, very clear remnants of under-digit 6 in the overdate that Yonaka did not acknowledge (“not observed”). PCGS #44771612.

Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag, and to the Pat Johnson Collection (stated on label, Stack’s Bowers auction of November 2022, lot 72087). Estimate: $500-$750.

1340. PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1767 JM, very rare, PCGS XF details / tooled, ex-O’Brien, ex-Pat Johnson. Yonaka-L4.67; Cal-825; KM-63. Bold strike with attractive goldgreen toning, a few minor lamination flaws near top rim on pillars side, a few heavy marks next to the D of IND, with strange “feet” on the 6 of date but decidedly not an overdate, rated R3 in Yonaka. PCGS #44771614. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag, and to the Pat Johnson Collection (stated on label, Stack’s Bowers auction of November 2022, lot 72088). Estimate: $350-$500.

1341. PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1768 JM, very rare, PCGS F details / plugged, ex-O’Brien. YonakaL4.68; Cal-826; KM-63. Nicely toned but clearly worn and with parts of legends weakly struck, crudely repaired hole in field below QUE, rated R3 in Yonaka. PCGS #45539395. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag, and to the Stack’s Bowers auction of February 2023, lot 72313. Estimate: $200-$300.

1342. PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1770 JM, rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L4.70; Cal-828; KM-63. 13.16 grams. Cleaned Fine with some light contrasting toning, minor flaws and marks, rated R2 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

1343. PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1771 JM, neither mintmark dotted, very rare, ex-O’Brien, ex-Pat Johnson. Yonaka-L4.71a; Cal-829; KM-63. 12.83 grams. Richly toned About Fine with weak rims and very weak QUE in legend (symptomatic of this date) but clear mintmarks without dots, which Yonaka rates R3 (mintmark varieties not noted in Calicó or KM). Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag, and to the Pat Johnson Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1344. PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1772 JM, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L4.72; Cal-830; KM-63. 13.18 grams. Bold AXF with contrasting toning, cleaned fields, the only common date in the 4R pillar series but desirable as the final date struck only at this mint. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $300-$450.

1345. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1755 JM, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.55b; Cal-272; KM-53. 6.60 grams. Lightly toned, problem-free XF with hint of luster, trace of die-buckling to left of shield, scarce (rated R in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag, and to Sedwick Auction 29, with original lot-tag 1815. Estimate: $250-$375.

1346. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1756 JM, mintmark with MA ligature, extremely rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.56a; Cal-273; KM-53. 6.43 grams. Cleaned AVF with faint gray toning, old gouge between 1 and 7 of date, rated R4 in Yonaka, who observed only one example (not this coin). Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

1347. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1757 JM, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.57; Cal-275; KM-53. 6.75 grams. Very sharply detailed AU+ with deep toning over lustrous, cleaned surfaces, actually scarce without overdate (R in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $300-$450.

1348. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1757 JM, assayer’s initials with MA ligature, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.57b; Cal-275; KM-53. 6.63 grams. XF+ with gorgeous purple-blue toning all over, cleaned long ago. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

1349. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1758 JM, dotted mintmark, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.58; Cal-276; KM-53. 6.69 grams. AU+ with nice luster despite hairlines, light rainbow toning at rims, scarce (rated S in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

1350. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1759 JM, mintmark not dotted, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.59a; Cal-277; KM-53. 6.68 grams. VF+ with very light rainbow toning over once-cleaned surfaces, rated R3 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

1351. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1760/59 JM, • at beginning and end of shield-side legend, unique, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-unl; Cal-unl; KM-unl. 5.99 grams. Fine+ with slightly crude rims (as made), faint toning, with fairly clear 60/59 overdate exhibiting a trace of 9 inside the 0 and tail at bottom left, same die as for Yonaka-L2.60b but with shield side of Yonaka-L2.60 showing pellet stops and not cinquefoils. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-up.

1352. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1760 JM, dotted mintmark, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.60d; Cal-570; KM-62. 6.51 grams. Richly rainbow-toned VF with minor die-buckling on pillars side but no damage or other problems, rated R3 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

1353. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1760 JM, dotted mintmark, assayers’ initials with MA ligature, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.60e; Cal-570; KM-62. 6.80 grams. Attractively XF with full rims, probably lightly cleaned at some point but no big problems, rated R2 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

1354. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1761 JM, dotted mintmark, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.61b; Cal-571; KM-62. 6.75 grams. Lightly toned XF+ with full rims, probably cleaned at some point but really no problems, scarce (rated S in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

1355. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1762 JM, dotted mintmark, extremely rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.62a; Cal-572; KM-62. 6.39 grams. Fine with weak strike at QUE, nicely toned, no problems for the grade, re-punched 6 in date, rare date in general but this mintmark variety rated R4 in Yonaka with only one example observed (not this coin). Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

1356. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1762 JM, mintmark not dotted, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.62; Cal572; KM-62. 6.53 grams. Lightly toned AVF with faint hairlines from old cleaning, slightly off-center strike, rated R2 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

1357. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1763 JM, mintmark without MA ligature, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.63a; Cal-573; KM-62. 6.40 grams. Deeply toned Fine, a bit weakly struck on crown above globes but no damage within the grade, rated R3 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1358. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1763 JM, mintmark with MA ligature, extremely rare, ex-O’Brien, ex-Fleming. Yonaka-L2.63; Cal-573; KM-62. 6.59 grams. Bold but harshly cleaned XF+ with old scratches, toning in letters, rated R4 in Yonaka with just one example observed that is not the same coin as this lot. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag, and to the Fleming Collection (Aureo & Calicó auction of November 2020, lot 1304). Estimate: $250-$375.

1359. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1764 JM, mintmark with MA ligature, ANACS VF 30, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.64; Cal-574; KM-62. Bold strike with attractive old toning (slightly under-graded in our opinion), unmolested surfaces, not a rare date but within a rare series. ANACS #2716303. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

1360. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1764 JM, mintmark and assayers’ initials with MA ligature, extremely rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.64a; Cal-574; KM-62. 6.73 grams. Problem-free AXF with nice natural toning all over (probably lightly cleaned long ago), rated R4 in Yonaka with only one example observed that is not the same coin as this lot. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $300-$450.

1361. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1765 JM, no ligature in mintmark, with center dot inside crown above globes, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.65; Cal-575; KM-62. 6.32 grams. Fine with richly contrasting toning, scarce date (rated S in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1362. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1766/5 JM, extremely rare, exO’Brien. Yonaka-unl; Cal-576; KM-62. 6.35 grams. Cleaned AXF with incipient toning at rims, natural rim-flaw at ET, rare date with clear 6/5 overdate that Yonaka had not observed (cf L2.66). Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

1363. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1767 JM, double stop after HISP, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.67; Cal-578; KM-62. 6.49 grams. Deeply toned Fine with a few old marks, curious variety that Yonaka rates R3 without observing any other varieties for the date. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1364. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1769 JM, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.69; Cal-unl (cf 579); KM-62. 6.67 grams. VF+ with toning around details, the fields cleaned long ago, rated R3 in Yonaka with notation that crowns are alike, in contradiction with Gilboy and Calicó. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1365. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1770 JM, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.70; Cal-580; KM-62. 6.63 grams. Low AU, once lightly cleaned and lustrous but now with deep rich toning, scarce date (rated S in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

1366. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1772 JM, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.72; Cal-582; KM-62. 6.42 grams. Fine with deep rainbow toning, light hairlines from old cleaning, natural flaw at rim between QUE and VNUM, scarce final date of issue (rated S in Yonaka) that was only issued from this mint. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1367. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1753 J, no • before FRD, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka1R.53b; Cal-154; KM-52. 3.31 grams. Choice XF+ with light toning, no problems, albeit probably cleaned long ago. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1368. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1754 JD, dotted mintmark with MA ligature, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-1R.54; Cal-155; KM-52. 3.33 grams. Bold AU pillars but AXF shield side, lustrous but slightly grainy all over from cleaning. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1369. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1756/5 JM, dotted mintmark, no stops in shield-side legend, extremely rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-1R.56a; Cal-158; KM-unl (52 for type). 3.23 grams. Choice VF+ with light rainbow toning, probably cleaned long ago, the overdate clear (rated R4 in Yonaka with just one example observed that is not this coin). Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

1370. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1756/5 JM, mintmark not dotted, with stops in shield-side legend, unique, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-unl; Cal-155; KM-unl (52 for type). 3.38 grams. While for variety this appears to be an unlisted muling of Yonaka-L1.56 shield side with Yonaka-L1.56a pillars side, with even bolder overdate, in fact neither side matches the dies shown in Yonaka, and we have to assume it is unique. XF with very light toning including blue tones near top, cleaned long ago. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-up.

1371. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1759 JM, dotted mintmark, very rare, exO’Brien. Yonaka-1R.59a; Cal-164; KM-52. 3.15 grams. Richly toned VF with weak shield-side rim, no problems for the grade, rated R3 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1372. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1760 JM, no overdate, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-unl; Cal-166; KM-52. 3.18 grams. The 6 on this coin is clearly not 6/5, certainly far different from the examples shown in Yonaka for 1760/50 (Yonaka-L1.60a, his number L1.60 left open for this clean-date variety corresponding to Gilboy-L.1.10 that Yonaka could not confirm), with sharp UNC details but lightly cleaned all over. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-up.

1373. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1761 JM, dotted mintmark, extremely rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-1R.61b; Cal-344; KM-61. 3.31 grams. Lightly toned VF (the shield side perhaps better), no problems for the grade, rated R4 in Yonaka with only one example observed that was not the present coin, which clearly shows that the dotted mintmark does have an MA ligature. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

1374. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1765 JM, rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-1R.65; Cal-348; KM-61. 3.24 grams. Richly rainbow-toned AU- (with old NGC tag AU 50) with muted luster, rated R in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

1375. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1766 JM, extremely rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-1R.66; Cal-349; KM-61. 3.16 grams. Key date of the series as noted by both Gilboy and Yonaka (who rates it R4 and observed just one example clearly inferior to the present coin), very deeply toned Fine with minor surface porosity and traces of encrustation, slightly off-center pillars side. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

1376. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1767 JM, mintmark not dotted, very rare, exO’Brien. Yonaka-1R.67; Cal-350; KM-61. 3.22 grams. Sharp AXF with deep contrasting toning, no problems, rated R2 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1377. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1769 JM, mintmark not dotted, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-1R.69; Cal-352; KM-61. 3.18 grams. Nicely toned VF with old diagonal scratches on pillars side, natural flaw to left of crown above shield, slightly off-center strike, an “overall rare date” rated R3 in Yonaka. Curiously, while both crowns are royal and not imperial, the right crown lacks the central spike, perhaps causing confusion in Gilboy, who asserted a dissimilar-crowns variety existed. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1378. PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Ferdinand VI, 1752/1 J, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L05.52a; Cal-48; KM-51. 1.56 grams. Contrastingly toned About Fine with weak shield, full rims, very clear overdate that Yonaka rates R3. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag, and to Sedwick Auction 15, with original lot-tag 1432. Estimate: $200-$300.

1379. PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Ferdinand VI, 1755 JM/D, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L05.55e; Cal-55; KM-unl (51 for type). 1.69 grams. Bold and lustrous AU- with curved strike-through-fiber error (not a scratch) in middle of pillars side, very bold M/D in assayer, rated R3 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

1380. PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Ferdinand VI, 1756 JM, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L05.56; Cal-58; KM-51. 1.68 grams. Bold UNC with grainy surfaces from cleaning (reportedly formerly NGC MS 61), with very light rainbow toning all over. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1381. PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Ferdinand VI, 1756 JM, no • after HISP, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L05.56c; Cal-58; KM-51. 1.68 grams. Bold, deeply toned XF (probably cleaned long ago, plus a few marks) with parts of rims slightly crude, rated R3 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

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1382. PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Ferdinand VI, 1757 JM, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L05.57; Cal-60; KM-51. 1.65 grams. Bold UNC with choice rainbow toning over luster, rather attractive. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1383. PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Ferdinand VI, 1758 JM, no • between 8 and J, PCGS AU55, exO’Brien. Yonaka-L05.58; Cal-61; KM-51. Scarce variety missing the stop between the date and assayers’ initials, richly toned and bold (UNC in our opinion) but with minimal luster, rated S in Yonaka. PCGS #38056019. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag, and to the Stack’s Bowers auction of January 2020 (lot 23436). Estimate: $200-$300.

1384. PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Charles III, 1761/0 JM, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L05.61a; Cal110; KM-60. 1.67 grams. Well-toned XF with light old marks, very clear overdate (rated R2 in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1385. PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Charles III, 1768/7 JM, extremely rare, ex-O’Brien. YonakaL05.68b; Cal-121; KM-unl (60 for type). 1.60 grams. Off-center Fine with nice toning, light marks, rated R4 in Yonaka, who observed only one example (not this one). Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1386. PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Charles III, 1771 JM, mintmark with MA ligature, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L05.71a; Cal-125; KM-60. 1.68 grams. Bold VF with deep contrasting toning, parts of rims slightly crude (as made), rated R2 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

Peru (colonial) - Busts

1387. PERU, Lima, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1792 IJ, NGC AU 55. Cal-908; KM-97. Broad flan with prominent full rims but center of reverse weakly struck, mostly toned over lustrous surfaces, some faint marks, overall rather choice for the assigned grade. NGC #8301085006. Estimate: $300-$450.

1388. PERU, Lima, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1799 IJ, 50% offset double-strike (very rare error), NGC F details / cleaned (Mint Error Double Struck). Cal-917; KM-97. Somewhat crude details from the egregious offset double-strike (visible on both sides), cleaned surfaces with traces of toning in lettering, unique and important coin for the error specialist. NGC #8381330-006. Estimate: $1,000-up.

1389. PERU, Lima, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1806 JP, PCGS MS62. Cal-928; KM-97. Extremely lustrous and flashy white, weak areas in center of shield and bust, full rims. PCGS #50323724. Estimate: $350-$500.

1390. PERU, Lima, bust ½ real, Ferdinand VII, 1820 JP, NGC MS 63, “top pop.” Cal-363; KM-113.2. Choice strike with very bold full rims, faint golden toning, currently tied with two others for finest in the NGC census. NGC #3478856-007. Estimate: $250-$375.

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1391. PERU, Lima, ¼ real, Ferdinand VII, 1821, recut 2 in date, NGC MS 62 (EMO Collection Label), ex-Whittier, EMO Plate. EMO-508.1; Cal-272; KM-108. Choice strike with exceptionally full and bold rims and satin-smooth fields, faint traces of toning over lustrous surfaces, second highest grade in the NGC census. NGC #2906301010. Pedigreed to the Whittier Collection (stated on label) and to the EMO collection, plated on page 246 of his book, Spanish Colonial and Republican Cuartillos of the New World, Vol I (2020). Estimate: $500-$750.

Peru (Republic)

1392. PERU, Lima, 8 reales, 1833 MM, NGC MS 64. KM-142.3. Frosty white with extremely brilliant luster contrasting with slightly grainy centers, one small mark in wreath but otherwise pristine. NGC #8301085-003. Estimate: $300-$450.

1393. PERU, Lima, 8 reales, 1834 MM, NGC MS 64+. KM142.3. Blazingly lustrous, slightly grainy near centers and with weak wreath but beautifully mirrored fields. NGC #8301085-015. Estimate: $300-$450.

1394. PERU, Lima, 8 reales, 1834 MM, NGC MS 63+. KM142.3. Exceptionally well struck, with all central details full, bold, and free of graininess, also full rims, two minor flaws in fields, choice luster all over. NGC #8301085-004. Estimate: $300-$450.

1395. PERU, Lima, 8 reales, 1834 MM, NGC MS 63. KM142.3. Superb luster and choice, well-detailed strike including full rims, multiple bagmarks in fields. NGC #8301085-011. Estimate: $300-$450.

1396. PERU, Lima, 8 reales, 1850 MB, incuse ornaments on edge. KM-142.10. 27.76 grams. Brightly lustrous AU with slight central weakness, test-mark on Liberty-side rim, hairlined from cleaning, scarce date and variety. Estimate: $250-$375.

1397. PERU, Lima, gold 100 soles, 1970, NGC MS 66, “top pop.” KM-231; Fr-78. Rosy gold color with cartwheel luster and only a couple small bagmarks, final date of series with very low mintage of just 425 coins, currently tied with one other for finest in the NGC census. NGC #8235961-001. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000. 1398. No lot.

1399. PHILIPPINES, GUAM, and the MARIANA ISLANDS (Spanish East Indies), cast 2 reales-sized proclamation medal, Ferdinand VI, 1747, unique, PCGS VF20, ex-Prieto, MHE Plate. MHE-233 (as Maracaibo). 6.05 grams.

Unique and historically important cast silver proclamation medal issued to commemorate the ascension of Ferdinand VI, distributed during the royal proclamation ceremonies in Guam, the Mariana Islands, and Manila. Cast in Mexico and presented in 1747, this piece features the king’s bust on the obverse with legend FERDINAND VI HISP ET IND REX 1747, and a striking reverse showing a Manila Galleon between pillars and a radiant sunface with five rays and five stars that, along with an abbreviated Latin motto in the legend, refer to the five previous Ferdinands in his lineage.

The surfaces show bold detail with rich toning, darker in the recesses for strong contrast. Holed and worn from use as a pendant—likely since its original presentation—this piece carries tangible evidence of its ceremonial function. Previously misattributed to Maracaibo, it can now be confidently linked to the Spanish East Indies through contemporary documentation.

A unique medal of the utmost importance for collectors of Spanish colonial Asia.

PCGS #56099344. Pedigreed to the Tomás Prieto Collection (Aureo & Calicó auction of May 2020, with original lot tag and card 127), Plate Coin 233 (as Maracaibo) in Medallas de la Historia de España - Volume II: De Carlos II a Carlos III (2000), the catalog of the collection of José María Ramón San Pedro, compiled by Juan Claudio de Ramón and edited by Isabel Rodríguez Casanova and Alberto J. Cantó García.

Estimate: $25,000-up.

A 1747 Spanish proclamation medal for Ferdinand VI in the Spanish East Indies (Philippines, Guam, and the Mariana Islands) by

Carlos Jara, with editorial

contributions by

Alan Luedeking and Daniel Sedwick

The Spanish possessions in the East Indies suffered greatly from the exploits of British Admiral George Anson, particularly his capture of the “Manila Galleon” Nuestra Señora de Covadonga on June 20, 1743. On board that ship were one and a half million pesos in supporting revenue accumulated over the preceding two years in which the Manila Galleon did not reach the Philippines. It would be another four years before funds could be sent from Mexico (which administered the government of the Spanish East Indies), leaving the Philippines, Guam, and the Mariana Islands in dire economic straits. 1 Thus it was a joyous occasion indeed when the ships Nuestra Señora del Rosario and Nuestra Señora del Pilar arrived in Guam on June 18, 1747, even though they also brought the sad news that King Philip V had died in July 1746. Significant for numismatists is the fact that this news was accompanied by a shipment of “silver coins bearing the effigy of the [new] king [Ferdinand VI].” 2 These “coins,” made to show continuous authority of the Spanish kingdom in the remote islands, were distributed to the people in Guam (then known as Agaña) in a lavish proclamation ceremony one month later (note the parts we have highlighted in bold):

“Forasmuch as the flagship Nuestra Señora del Rosario , and vice-flagship Pilar, under the command of their General Don Francisco González and Admiral Don Juan Baptista Carranza, with the most illustrious and reverent Doctor Friar Pedro de la Santísima Trinidad, Archbishop of the City of Manila, onboard, arrived to these Mariana Islands on the day 18 of June of the present [year], with the unfortunate and sensitive news of the death of our king and sire Don Felipe V (who may enjoy holy glory) and the joyous coronation of sire Don Fernando VI, Prince of Asturias our King and sire (whom God may keep), carrying alongside several legal correspondences and a few trustworthy imprints, in addition to different coins commissioned by this government, bearing the portrait of our sovereignreigningmonarchandgiftedbythecityofMexicoforhisoath[ceremony],which werethrowntothepeopleduringthefestivities”3

The proclamation ceremonies continued in the Mariana Islands through the end of July 1747, with numerous accounts of “coins” being handed out appearing in the original documentation:

“… to which the people reciprocated by showing much love and affection with such an excess of joy that it seemed deliberate to follow the generosity of our governor, and of the named royal ensign throwingfistfulsofpesos for the three times that the Royal Banner was raised, and after the third discharge of the Squadron the order was given to lay down their arms on the ground to be able to catch some grain of such a good harvest.” 4

“The Governor responded to this rescue with several fistfuls of silver for the plebeians....”5

“The natives presented a brilliant puppet show with many horses and a variety of animals that were handled masterfully under the gleam of many lights, which caused great joy, especially combined with the bullfights that they performed so

1 Documents show that as many as four successive situados (annual payments to support the colonies) had not been received from Mexico, causing “severe needs of provisions and clothing” (AGI, Filipinas, 197, No. 58, dated August 1, 1747).

2 Alexandre Coello de la Rosa, “El Fénix en las Marianas,” Revista de Indias, 2010, vol. LXX, núm. 250.

3 AGI, Indiferente, 158, No. 33, dated July 18, 1747.

4 Ibid.

5 Ibid.

well, singing so many cheers that they re-instilled the spirit of the Governor and the swearing boy which rewarded their affection with fistfulsofsmallsilvercoinsthat they threw at them, with which the celebration was accentuated....” 6

Note in the above account that the coins are referred to as “small.” Even more significantly, a description of the coins being gifted to his officers by the governor, Domingo Gómez de la Sierra, confirms that they showed the king’s effigy:

“Gentlemen, I would have liked to have had the possibility for these coins to be of gold [instead of silver] and on them [to be] stamped the image of our sovereign monarch so that they might serve as keys to hearts to introduce in them the finest love for our King and Lord.”7

The proclamation in Manila took place on September 22, 1747. An extract of its detailed account reads as follows:

“… These [officers] after seeing that the Royal Knight [Andres Blanco Bermudez, Royal Ensign of Manila], had occupied his post repeated three times in loud voices to the numerous crowd “Silence! Listen!” and having gained the attention for the mentioned Royal Ensign, he proceeded to make in the purest manner three courtships with the royal banner, speaking in a loud and intelligible way “Castille and Philippines, Castille and Philippines for our king and lord Ferdinand the sixth (whom God may keep for many joyful years) and thereafter threw in all directions a greatamountofcoins which were plentiful in the bags, and having mounted his horse with the royal banner, the procession headed towards the royal palace, where the governor president and general captain of these islands could be seen at one of the windows, and after three courtships with the royal banner towards the senate, he dispersedanother substantial amount of coins , which were handed over to him by his servants from the cups of their hats, leaving a trail in all the streets where the procession followed…” 8

We must assume that the “coins” distributed in Manila and the Marianas were the same as or at least similar to the ones mentioned and distributed first in Guam, since the announcement there only mentions one consignment of “differentcoinscommissionedbythisgovernment” on board the Rosario and Pilar.

All of this points to the following facts about these silver “ coins”:

1. They were made in Mexico and gifted to the people of the Spanish East Indies (Guam, the Marianas, and the Philippines) to be given out at the proclamation ceremonies for Ferdinand VI in 1747.

2. They bore the effigy (or bust) of the king.

3. At least some were small.

Since the regular silver coinage in the Spanish colonies at the time was of the “pillardollar” type and silver coinage bearing the bust of the king was not introduced until after 1770, under Ferdinand’s brother Charles III, clearly “silvercoinsbearingtheeffigyofthe[new]king” in 1747 could only have been proclamation medals, which were typically struck or cast in more or less the same sizes and weights as the silver coins and sometimes even circulated alongside them.

So, then, what did these medals look like, and do they still exist?

6 Ibid.

7 Ibid.

8 AGI, Filipinas, 197, No. 58, dated September 22, 1747.

In May 2020, Aureo & Calicó auctioned off the Tomás Prieto collection of Spanish proclamation medals, lot 127 of which was a cast 2 reales piece of Ferdinand VI dated 1747 that had been tentatively attributed to Maracaibo, Venezuela, when it was in the collection of José María Ramón San Pedro. 9 This attribution was presented with question marks and no support, also without regard to contemporary accounts stating that the first important proclamation ceremonies held in Maracaibo were in 1789. But since neither Herrera nor Medina nor Betts had seen this medal or one like it, there was no other reference to challenge the attribution.

The obverse of this medal is somewhat generic for a Spanish proclamation, with the bust of the king flanked by D and G for DEI GRATIA (by the grace of God) within legend • FERDINAND • VI • HISP • ETIND • REX • 1747. The reverse design, however, is clearly a match for the coat of arms of the Spanish East Indies with a Manila Galleon atop waves between pillars, here illustrated from the Armorial de Torrelaguna 10 and a corresponding modern rendition:

9 Number 233

10 Archivo Histórico de la Nobleza, Torrelaguna, C.435, D.2.

in Medallas de la Historia de España - Volume II: De Carlos II a Carlos III , the catalog of the collection of José María Ramón San Pedro, compiled by Juan Claudio de Ramón and edited by Isabel Rodríguez Casanova and Alberto J. Cantó García.

The only difference, in fact, is that in place of a crown and arms of Castile and León at top (also lacking the PLVS VLTRA banner), this medal shows a five-armed radiant sunface with stars between the rays, a symbol for King Ferdinand VI. The reverse legend is in heavily abbreviated Latin:

SIC•SOL•INT•STeL•SeQ•FVLC•YNT•QVINQ.

One possible expansion of this legend is:

Sicut sol inter stellae sequor fulciendo inter quinque (“Like the sun among the stars, I follow supported among the five”)

In any case, the meaning is that Ferdinand is being compared to the sun with five stars for support, those five being the all the prior Ferdinands in his lineage (since he was VI). The symbolic allusion to the Sun can also be found in Ferdinand’s proclamations held in Mexico in 1747 (begun in February of that year). 11

From the documentation presented above concerning the proclamation ceremonies in the Spanish colonies of the Mariana Islands, Guam, and Manila, we can attribute with confidence this thus-far unique silver 2-reales proclamation medal to the Spanish East Indies, which today encompasses the Philippines and the U.S. possessions of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.

Begin ende Voortgangh, Van De Vereenighde Nederlantsche Geoctroyeerde Oost-indische Compagnie. Amstedam, J. Janssonius, 1645.

11 Joseph Mariano de Abarca, El Sol en León. Solemnes aplausos con que, el Rey nuestro Señor D. Fernando VI., sol de las Españas, fué celebrado el dia 11. de Febrero del año de 1747. En que se proclamo su Magestad exaltada al Solio de dos Mundos por la muy noble, y muy leal imperial Ciudad de Mexico (Mexico, 1748).

1400. PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, crowned-F.7.o countermark (Type V, 1832-34) on a Guatemala (Central American Republic) 8 reales, 1824 M, NGC VF 30 (c/s XF strong), ex-Brameld. Cal-1305; KM-55. Choice toning over muted luster, with very bold full countermark in center of tree, minor old marks only, somewhat atypical with numeric grade. NGC #8384171-010. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1401. PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, crowned-F.7.o countermark (Type V, 1832-34) on a Lima, Peru, 8 reales, 1833 MM, NGC XF 45 (c/s XF standard). Cal-1305; KM-83. Richly toned all over, the countermark full but not overly deep, no more than minor marks for the grade (rather desirable as numerically graded). NGC #8301086-001. Estimate: $500-$750.

1402. PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on an Argentina (River Plate Provinces) 8 reales, 1813 J, Potosí mint, NGC VF details / cleaned (c/s VF weak). KM-93.1. Bold and attractive host design with splashy rainbow toning over luster throughout, the countermark full and well detailed but slightly shallow and not exactly centered over the sunface (whose size it matches), rare and popular combination. NGC #8383623-003. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1403. PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Potosí, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1834 LM, NGC XF 40 (c/s AU standard). Cal-668; KM-100. Fully detailed but not overly deep countermark placed on Bolívar’s chin, lightly toned all over with good contrast in legends, odd vertical darker streak in center of llama side, scarce and desirable with numeric grade. NGC #8383623-004. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1404. PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Bogotá, Colombia, 8 reales, 1835 RS, NGC VF 35 (c/s XF standard). Restrepo-158.5; Cal-668; KM-109. Nice gray toning all over, with most of countermark shallowly impressed in center of caduceus, desirable as numerically graded. NGC #8367710-001. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1405. PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Bogotá, Colombia, 8 reales, 1835 RS, NGC XF details / rev graffiti (c/s AU weak). Restrepo-158.5; Cal-668; KM-109. Nearly full countermark shallowly impressed near top of caduceus on lightly toned host with slightly lustrous surfaces, some light old scratches in center of non-countermarked side. NGC #8383623-007. Estimate: $600-$900.

1406. PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Santiago, Chile, “volcano” peso, 1834 IJ, NGC XF 45 (c/s AU standard, Colección Val y Mexía Label). Cal-668; KM-108. Richly toned all over, with nearly full countermark in center of column, thus leaving the iconic volcano side intact, slightly crude rims, very popular and highly desirable with numeric grade. NGC #8381287-013. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

1407. PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Santiago, Chile, “volcano” peso, 1834 IJ, NGC AU details / cleaned (c/s AU standard). Cal-668; KM-108. Nearly full countermark near top of column (leaving the iconic volcano side intact), attractively toned all over (any cleaning done long ago), parts of rims weak. NGC #8381330-007. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1408. PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Santiago, Chile, “volcano” peso, 1834 IJ, NGC XF details / cleaned (c/s XF strong). Cal-668; KM-108. Beautifully toned and well-struck host with full countermark near top of column, leaving the iconic volcano design on other side intact, any cleaning done long ago. NGC #8383623-002. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

1409. PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Guatemala (Central American Republic) 8 reales, 1826 M, NGC AU details / rev damage (c/s AU weak). Cal-668; KM-106.1. Choice luster with strong rainbow toning at rims, the full countermark placed in center of mountains side, attempted hole at top of tree side, desirable combination. NGC #8383623-008. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1410. PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Mexico City, Mexico, 8 reales, Iturbide, 1823 JM, fourth bust, NGC F details / damaged (c/s AU strong). Cal-668; KM-127. Bold and full countermark at back of head, richly toned with hints of luster despite wear, rare better date and rare combination. NGC #8383623-009. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1411. PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Mexico City, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1834 ML, NGC AU details / harshly cleaned (c/s AU strong), ex-Brameld. Cal-668; KM-unl (cf 129). Full and well-detailed countermark in center of cap, faintly toned over lightly cleaned surfaces (not “harshly”) with small black spots here and there, this combination unlisted in KM. NGC #8384171-011. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $750-$1,100.

1412. PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Lima, Peru, 8 reales, 1835 MM, NGC VF details / cleaned (c/s VF strong). Cal-668; KM-138.2. Full countermark in center of Liberty, lightly amber-toned with hint of underlying luster (any cleaning done long ago). NGC #8383623-005. Estimate: $600-$900.

Portugal

Afonso VI

1414. PORTUGAL, Lisbon, cruzado (400 reis), Afonso VI, 1664, legends PORTVGALI / INHOC•SI•GNO•VIN•CES.

Gomes-31.10; KM-83. Rare second date of issue, variety with misplaced stops in reverse legend, bold XF+ (cleaned) with choice full inner details and much legend. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

João V

1415. PORTUGAL, Lisbon, gold dobra de 8 escudos (12,800 reis), João V, 1729, PCGS AU details / cleaned. Gomes-134.06; Fr-84; KM-222.6. Choice luster with spotty red toning, hairlines in fields plus some old marks and high-point wear but overall desirable and impressive as Portugal’s version of a bust 8 escudos. PCGS #49641086. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

1413. PHILIPPINES (under Spain), 1 peso, Alfonso XIII, 1897 SG-V, NGC AU 58. Cal-81; KM-154. Richly toned over muted luster, minimal wear but a few old marks. NGC #6898712-008. Estimate: $350-$500.

1416. PORTUGAL, 870 reis, Maria II, crowned-arms countermark (1834) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1807 TH, ex-Brameld. Gomes-27.44; KM-440.13. 26.67 grams. Deeply impressed XF countermark in center of bust of VF host with nice toning all over, cleaned long ago and with light oval scratch in center of obverse. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1417. PORTUGAL, 870 reis, Maria II, crowned-arms countermark (1834) on a Cuzco, Peru, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1824 T, very rare, ex-Brameld. Gomes-unl (Type 29); KM-unl (440 for type). 26.96 grams. Bold and deep XF countermark on neck of bust of richly toned Fine host with weak rims (as made) from the scarce one-year Cuzco mint issue (KM-117.2), this combination unlisted in references and we cannot trace another example. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $1,000-up.

Maria II

Romania

1418. ROMANIA, Bucharest, 5 lei, Carol I, 1885-B, NGC UNC details / cleaned. KM-17.1. Lustrous and sharp but with light hairlines from cleaning, some small bagmarks, still desirably high grade for this normally well-worn type that goes into five figures at the MS level. NGC #8299767-004. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

Spain (Castile and León)

1419. SPAIN (Castile and León), Seville, 1 real, Pedro I (“the Cruel”), no date (1350-69), N/M in INIMICOS. Bautista-528 var; Cay-1289. 3.46 grams. Beautifully old-toned XF with choice details all over, very slightly off-center obverse with part of rim missing as a result, rare and interesting legend rectification for the specialist but also very attractive as a type-coin. Estimate: $500-$750.

Spain (Special Issue for New World Use)

1420. SPAIN (special issue for New World use), Seville, 1 real, Ferdinand-Isabel, assayer column of three dots flanking shield, mintmark S below crowned F on reverse, arrows to left, NGC XF details / environmental damage. López de la Fuente-F8.5; Cal-443. Choice full flan with outer border visible, full and bold inner details, deeply toned over slightly porous surfaces, interesting variety (unlisted in López de la Fuente) showing obverse legend ending with Queen’s name as ELISABERD, popular “efe coronada” type that (like most references) NGC attributes to Santo Domingo. NGC #8367711-001. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

Spain

Ferdinand-Isabel

1421. SPAIN, Seville, gold double excelente, Ferdinand-Isabel, ermine at top, S at bottom between busts, NGC AU details / obv cleaned. Cal-739; Fr-129. Broad flan extending past the full (Latin) legends in places, well-detailed interior details, traces of dark encrustation in crevices, hairlines in center between busts. NGC #8299660-001. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1422. SPAIN, Seville, 4 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, assayer * on reverse, mintmark oSo to left on obverse, NGC MS 62. López de la Fuente-H5.5; Cal-561. 13.62 grams. Extremely broad flan with full crown and Latin legends, choice full interiors with oSo mintmark to left and denomination o-iiii to right of well-detailed full shield and assayer * to right of arrows on reverse, legends ending in GRA on obverse and GR on reverse (this exact variety not listed in López de la Fuente), lightly toned and lustrous all over, with minor edge-split, graded within the top 30% in the NGC census. NGC #6644060-007. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

Philip II

1423. SPAIN, Seville, cob 4 reales, Philip II, 1596 B. Cal-590. Choice full crosslions-castles, full crown above nearly full shield with clear S-oIIII-B to left and vertical 1596 date to right, attractively toned VF with small hairline split in thin part of edge (unevenly thick flan). Estimate: $250-$375.

Philip V

1424. SPAIN, Madrid, gold bust 2 escudos, Philip V, 1731 F, rare, NGC MS 61, finest known in NGC census. Cal-1866; Fr-235a; KM-352. Rare single-assayer variety of second date of type, with nice luster and bold strike, faint hairlines and light marks but overall quite choice for this early issue, the better (by many points) of just two in the NGC census. NGC #6384909-003. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

Charles IV

1425. SPAIN, Madrid, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1801 FA/MF, NGC MS 63. Cal-1302; Fr-296; KM-435.1. Choice details and luster on satin-smooth fields, slightly off-center strike, practically no marks at all, bold over-assayer that NGC missed, would be among the top 25% graded at NGC for the correct variety. NGC #6613626-010. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

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Joseph Napoleon

1426. SPAIN, Barcelona, 5 pesetas, Joseph Napoleon, 1811, 25 tulips in wreath, NGC MS 64. Cal-47; KM-69. Lightly rainbow toned over luster, the rims bold but centers slightly weak (also with adjustment marks in shield), very choice grade (second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 66). NGC #6898712-009. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

Provisional Government

1427. SPAIN, Madrid, 2 pesetas, Provisional Government, 1869 SN-M, 18-69 inside stars, NGC MS 64. Cal-22; KM-654. Faint toning over choice luster, especially on the obverse, minimal light marks, near top grade of MS 65. NGC #6835553-005. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

Amadeo I

1428. SPAIN, Madrid, proof 5 pesetas, Amadeo I, 1871 SD-M, 18-71 inside stars, very rare, NGC PF 64, “top pop.” Cal-1; KM-666. Deeply toned over muted luster, minimal marks, very rare proof striking that is unlisted in the references, currently tied with just one other for finest in the NGC census. NGC #4536777-005. Estimate: $7,000-$10,000.

Uruguay

1429. URUGUAY, struck in Paris, 1 peso, 1877-A, NGC UNC details / cleaned. KM-17. Highly lustrous and very sharply detailed, especially the rims, which harbor choice golden toning, just minor bagmarks and faint hairlines. NGC #8376794-003. Estimate: $200-$300.

1430. URUGUAY, struck in Paris, gold 5 pesos, 1930, Artigas / Republic centennial. Fr-6; KM-27. 8.50 grams. Lustrous UNC with minor bagmarks, old scratch and tiny flaw in hair, among a reported 14,415 coins released from a mintage of 100,000, AGW 0.251 oz. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

1431. URUGUAY, struck in Paris, gold off-metal proof essai 20 centésimos, 1930, rare, PCGS SP63. KM-E12. Gold pattern for a one-year silver issue, with frosty details against lustrous fields (slightly cloudy in margins), from a reported mintage of 60 examples. PCGS #45586594. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

1432. URUGUAY, struck in Paris, gold off-metal essai 10 centésimos, 1930, rare, PCGS SP61. KM-E10. Rich gold color with minimal marks, muted luster, an off-metal pattern for an unreleased issue from a reported mintage of 60 examples. PCGS #45586592. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

1433. URUGUAY, struck in London, gold off-metal proof pattern 25 centésimos, 1960, Artigas, NGC Proof details / obv scratched. KM-Pn56. 5.89 grams. Deep, rich gold color with good luster and bold strike but with egregious scratch across bust and the usual bagmarks, from a reported mintage of 100 pieces. NGC #8376794-001. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1434. URUGUAY, struck in London, gold off-metal proof pattern 2 centésimos, 1960, Artigas, NGC PF 63. KM-Pn53. 4.00 grams. Rich gold color with strong luster, slight cloudiness around details, minimal bagmarks, second finest in NGC census behind a single PF 65, from a reported mintage of 100 pieces. NGC #8376794-004. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1435. URUGUAY, struck in Santiago, gilt brass off-metal proof 1 gaucho, 1992, very rare, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo, finest and only example in NGC census. KM-unl 110 for regular issue). 14.5 grams. Near-perfect proof with deep mirror fields, practically no marks, a possibly unique off-metal striking for a gold regular issue, the only example known to us. NGC #8376794-005. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1436. URUGUAY, struck in Santiago, gilt brass off-metal proof ½ gaucho, 1992, very rare, NGC PF 62 Ultra Cameo, finest and only example in NGC census. KM-unl (109 for regular issue). Good luster but with some raised spottiness on reverse, practically no marks, a possibly unique off-metal striking for a gold regular issue, the only example known to us. NGC #8376794-006. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1437. URUGUAY, struck in Buenos Aires, gold off-metal proof essai 2 pesos, 1994, very rare, PCGS SP65, finest and only example in PCGS census. KM-unl (cf 104.1 for regular issue). Choice mirror proof with faint hint of cloudiness in reverse fields, no marks, granulated details for cameo effect, off-metal pattern for one-year aluminum-bronze regular issue, the only example known to us. PCGS #45586595. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

1438. URUGUAY, struck in Buenos Aires, gold proof essai 1 peso, 1994, very rare, NGC PF 60 Ultra Cameo. KM-unl (cf 103.1 for regular issue). Rich gold color with choice luster, granulated details for enhanced cameo effect, lots of minor marks, one of just two in the NGC census, off-metal pattern for a one-year aluminum-bronze regular issue. NGC #8376794-002. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

Venezuela (Barinas “imitation cobs”)

1439. VENEZUELA, Barinas (Caujaral), “imitation cob” 1 real (chipichipi), “1421” date (ca. 1817), rare, NGC AU 55, finest known in NGC census. Stohr-unl; Cal-unl; KM-unl (2 for type). 1.80 grams. Nearly full and well-centered cross-lions-castles, the pillars side with full and clear “date” 1421 (first example we have seen), misinterpreted by NGC as 421 (none listed for 1421), mostly bold and all very lightly toned, a choice and important coin for the Venezuelan specialist. NGC #8385399-001. Estimate: $1,000-up.

Venezuela (Caracas “imitation cobs”)

1440. VENEZUELA, Caracas, “imitation cob” 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, “184” date (early 1800s). Stohr-9; Cal-747; KM-C13.1. 4.75 grams. Broad flan with full inner details (even the ornaments below the waves and outside the cross), as well as ghost waves on cross side as either a flipover double-strike or an overstrike, toned VF with hints of golden luster on fields. Estimate: $300-$450.

Venezuela (Maracaibo royalist)

1441. VENEZUELA, Maracaibo, copper ½ real, Ferdinand VII, 1813, very rare, NGC VF details / environmental damage. KM-unl. 1.18 grams. A currently uncataloged issue with crude bust on obverse and date 1813 above 1|2 denomination within border on reverse (first we have offered), this example very dark and with spots of green and red oxidation in addition to lighter sediment around details, an important coin for the specialist. NGC #8375042-001. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

Venezuela (United States of Venezuela)

1442. VENEZUELA, struck at the Paris mint, 2 bolívares, 1905, upright 5, NGC AU 58, ex-Gamboa. KM-Y23. Lightly toned over cartwheel luster, only light marks and some faint hairlines, scarce grade nonetheless. NGC #8375960-001. Pedigreed to the Vladimir Gamboa Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.

West Indies

1443. VENEZUELA, struck at the Paris Mint, 1 bolívar, 1893-A, NGC AU 55. KM-Y22. Nice luster, some very faint toning near obverse rim, light marks and faint hairlines only, scarce grade (in fact under-graded in our opinion). NGC #8375960-002. Estimate: $500-$750.

1444. WEST INDIES, gold contemporary imitation (“Joe”) of a Lisbon, Portugal, 4 escudos, João V, 1743, PCGS AU53. Gordon-p. 40. 10.90 grams. Light yellow gold with luster and bold strike with apparent wear from circulation, clipped and re-edged with truncated diameter and peripheral data (date, legend). PCGS #46591936. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1445. WEST INDIES, gold contemporary imitation (Joe”) of a Lisbon, Portugal, 4 escudos, José I, 1755, PCGS AU53. Gordon-p. 40. 11.10 grams. Very small in diameter from clipping and reedging (legends and date truncated accordingly), somewhat lustrous with bold details, weakness and adjustment marks in crown. PCGS #46591935. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1446. WEST INDIES, gold contemporary imitation (“Joe”) of a Rio, Brazil, 6400 reis, José I, 1761-R, PCGS AU50. Gordon-p. 40. 9.53 grams. Sharp details, with muted luster and traces of toning in crevices, lots of tiny marks, lightly clipped and re-edged. PCGS #46591929. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1447. WEST INDIES, gold contemporary imitation (“Joe”) of a Rio, Brazil, 6400 reis, José I, 1764-R, PCGS AU50. Gordon-p. 40. 13.00 grams. Light marks and wear all over, traces of light red toning over luster, only very lightly trimmed and re-edged. PCGS #46591933. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1448. WEST INDIES, gold contemporary imitation (“Joe”) of a Rio, Brazil, 6400 reis, José I, 1766-R, PCGS AU53. Gordon-p. 40. 11.21 grams. Rich gold color with muted luster, traces of dark sediment in crevices, light marks and hairlines, truncated peripheral details (date, legend) from clipping and re-edging. PCGS #46591919. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1449. WEST INDIES, gold contemporary imitation (“Joe”) of a Rio, Brazil, 6400 reis, José I, 1768-R, PCGS AU53. Gordon-p. 40. 8.80 grams. Choice details with nice luster, minimal marks, truncated peripheries (date, legend) from clipping and re-edging. PCGS #46591930. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1450. WEST INDIES, gold contemporary imitation (“Joe”) of a Rio, Brazil, 6400 reis, Maria I and Pedro III, 1779-R, PCGS AU53. Gordon-p. 40. Lustrous and only lightly marked and hairlined, slightly truncated peripheral details (date, legend) due to clipping and re-edging (weight not stated on label). PCGS #45362274. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1451. WEST INDIES, gold contemporary imitation (“Joe”) of a Lisbon, Portugal, 4 escudos, Maria I and Pedro III, 1780, PCGS AU55. Gordon-p. 40. Bold details, choice luster and minimal marks, small spots of red toning, very lightly clipped and re-edged (weight not stated on label). PCGS #45362273. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

Medals and Decorations

Belgium

1452. BELGIUM, bronze medal, no date (1912), Vanity (woman / skull), by Eugene de Bremaecker, PCGS MS62. 40 mm. Artistic piece in dull-brass color with woman’s head on one side and human skull on the other, both signed by the Belgian sculptor/medalist Bremaecker (1879-1963), with VANITE / QU’ES TU..? (Vanity, who are you?) on the skull side, hence a symbolic essay on the deadly nature of vanity. PCGS #49021352. Estimate: $350-$500.

Bolivia (Republic)

1453. BOLIVIA, oval gold military decoration, dated 1824 (struck 1825), Restoration of Peru in Ayacucho by Bolívar, by Atanasio Davalos, rare. Urdaneta Braschi-I.A.3; Fonrobert-9179 var. 14.30 grams. 28 x 32 mm. Obverse with bust of Bolívar inside legend A SU LIBERTADOR / SIMON BOLIVAR above engraver’s initials D.A.; reverse with Peruvian arms inside legend EL PERU RESTAURADO EN AYACUCHO AÑO DE 1824 •; low-karat gold (about 64% fine, the rest silver and copper), in well-used condition (heavily polished VF, with top loop removed), this issue created by decree under José María Galdiano on February 12, 1825, for the Congress of El Peru and given to military officers, desirable to Bolívar collectors as the first post-Independence medal struck to honor the Liberator. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

1454. BOLIVIA, oval silver medal, no date (ca. 1830s), Potosí, service award / code of Santa Cruz. Fonrobert-9442/9444. 11.54 grams. 32 x 26 mm. Obverse with Cerro de Potosí, sun aboveleft, llama to left and wheat to right, all inside legend LA PATRIA PREMIA UN BUEN SERVICIO, six stars in ground (lines) below; reverse with open book showing CO / DIGO on left page and STA / CRUZ on right page within legend CODIGOS CIVIL, PENAL Y DE PROCEDERES •; beautifully rainbow-toned UNC with minor rim-flaw on reverse. Estimate: $300-$450.

1455. BOLIVIA, oval silver medal, no date (post-1852), Potosí, unique mule of Bolívar/Pichincha and Athena types, NGC MS 61. Fonrobert-8330 / 9431. 42 x 34 mm. Obverse with Bolívar in front of the Cerro de Potosí inside legend PREMIO ALA / APLICACION• with POTOSI below; reverse with seated Athena inside legend ESPRESE EL SENTIMIETO [sic] DE MI PATRIA •; gorgeous rainbow toning over lustrous surfaces, practically no marks, faint hairlines, minimal flattening on high points. The obverse die is similar to that of the medal dedicated to Liberator Simón Bolívar, minted on November 6, 1826, by Chief Engraver Pedro Benavides. A total of 200 single-sided pieces were struck as a School Award for the Pichincha College, established in the city of Potosí (RTB 8). The reverse die was engraved in 1852 by José Espada, Second Official Engraver of the Potosí Mint. It features a striking depiction of Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom, seated with an outstretched right hand in a crowning gesture. The design closely resembles that of the 1810 Napoleonic medal engraved by Jean Bertrand Andrieu. However, Espada’s version uniquely incorporates an owl—a classical symbol of wisdom—within the central composition. His initials, “J.E.,” are inscribed at the base of the pedestal. Numerous rare and previously undocumented mule medal variants exist, some with uncertain minting dates. However, what remains indisputable is that all mule medals originated from the Potosí Mint. A similar mule medal was featured in the Derman Collection, Cayón lot 654, along with other medals bearing the same reverse. This specimen may represent the fourth known variant and is possibly unique in its type. Collaborative assistance from Raúl Ernesto Tapia Bascopé, author of Medallas Monetarias y Conmemorativas de Bolivia 1825-1925 (2016, La Paz, Bolivia). NGC #8218150-004. Estimate: $3,500-up.

Chile (Republic)

1456. CHILE, gold medal, no date (post-1879 to early 1900s), National Agricultural Society of Chile, by J. LaGrange, struck in Paris, NGC MS 62 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). 27.56 grams. 36 mm. High-karat gold (XRF-tested at 22K) with farmer sowing seeds on obverse, J. LAGRANGE in exergue, and SOCIEDAD NACIONAL DE AGRICULTURA DE CHILE around wreath with blank center on reverse, cornucopia hallmark (Paris Mint, 1880-1958) and “10R” on edge; matte finish with scratch below wreath and rim-nick on obverse but otherwise nearly pristine. NGC #6834127-001. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

1457. CZECH REPUBLIC (Kingdom of Bohemia under the Holy Roman Empire), silver medal, no date (ca. 1545-70), by Nickel Milicz and his workshop, Adam and Eve / Christ on Cross, rare. Katz-422. 22.04 grams. 38 mm. Obverse with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden inside legend SICVT o PER o ADAM o PECCATVM o EST o PROPAGATVM o IN o OMNES o HOMINE; reverse with crucifixion scene inside legend ITA o PER o IESVM o CHRISTVM o GRATIA o PROPAGATVR o IN o OMNES o R o 5 o; bold XF with only high-point wear, beautifully toned with underlying luster, no problems, a choice example of an original die-struck medal that is commonly seen in a contemporary casting instead. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

France

1458. FRANCE, large bronze medal, Louis Philippe I, 1833, visit of the royal family to the Paris Mint, by Barré. Coll-1064. 189.95 grams. 75 mm. Obverse with busts of king and queen in facing medallions, Victory above and cherubs supporting a medallion below, banner near bottom stating LA FAMILIE ROYALE VISITE LA MONNAIE LE 8 NOV. 1833; reverse with two oval and two rectangular medallions showing busts of nine family members with various figures supporting the medallions; impressively ornate and large, and in superb condition (UNC or so) without any wear or marks to note. Estimate: $500-$750.

German States Brunswick

1459. GERMAN STATES, Brunswick, bronze medal with loop, 1909, 100th anniversary of the Peninsula War (Friedrich Wilhelm / skulland-crossbones), PCGS MS63. Brockmann-546. 32 mm. Obverse with bust inside legend FRIEDRICH WILHELM HERZOG ZU BRAUNSCHWEIG; reverse with skull and crossbones over PENINSULA and dates 1809 • 1909; a centennial commemoration of Friedrich Wilhelm’s creation of the Schwarze Braunschweiger (Black Brunswickers) for the Napoleonic Peninsula War, this example in bright brass color with lovely rainbow toning over luster, choice and interesting. PCGS #49022293. Estimate: $250-$375.

1460. GREAT BRITAIN, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, 1739, Vernon / Porto Bello, ex-Adams. AC-PBv29Z. 15.25 grams. 38 mm. XF+ with muted luster on satin-smooth fields, olive-brass color. XRF: 56.28% copper, 40.34% zinc, 2.25% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag) and to the Herbert I. Melnick auction of February 1983 (lot 1203). Estimate: $350-$500.

Guatemala (Republic)

1461. GREAT BRITAIN, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, 1739, Vernon / Porto Bello, ex-Adams. AC-PBv36II. 15.42 grams. 38 mm. XF+ in dark chocolate brown color (higher copper content) with bold details but flan-flaw void at obverse rim, also slightly warped, attributed to 35HH on tag in error XRF: 78.67% copper, 15.63% zinc, 4.64% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag). Estimate: $350-$500.

1462. GREAT BRITAIN, medium-sized copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, 1739, Vernon and Blas / Porto Bello. AC-PBvl4C; Betts-305. 10.02 grams. 34 mm. XF+ with traces of luster, olivebrass in color with some darker spots (including raised dots around weak date). Estimate: $250-$375.

1463. GUATEMALA, silver medal, dated 1871 (probably struck in the late 1880s), memorial to Justo Rufino Barrios, by Johann-Baptist Frener, very rare. Ruttley-FMG-4b. 20.17 grams. 38 mm. Obverse with bust inside legend AL HEROE DE 1871 / JUSTO RUFINO BARRIOS (signed by engraver under bust); reverse with FUNDADOR / DE LA / LIBERTAD / GUATEMALTECA / Y PROTOMARTIR / DE LA UNION / DE / CENTRO-AMERICA / LA PATRIA / RECONOCIDA; very lustrous AU+ with traces of light rainbow toning, minor marks only, slightly weak in center of reverse where some design can be seen from a possible under-strike. Ruttley calls this issue “exceptionally rare” and notes that Rufino was “one of two leaders of the Liberal Revolution of 1871,” hence the date on the medal, which various experts speculate was struck as late as 1886-92. Estimate: $500-up.

Mexico (colonial)

1464. MEXICO, Mexico City, silver medal, 1788, Academia de San Carlos / death of Charles III, by Antonio Gil. Grove-K84a. 143.61 grams. 68 mm. Obverse with bust inside legend * CAROLUS * III * HISPANIARUM * ET * INDIARUM * REX * / MEXICANA * ACADEMIA * FUNDATORI * SUO; reverse with tomb of king inside legend * QUI * INGENUAS * / * REVOCAVIT * ARTES *, * EXTINCTUS * / * AMABITUR * IDEM * in exergue below raised base showing G*GIL*; bold XF with light hairlines and marks, minor rim-bumps, hint of light toning. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

Spain

Ferdinand VII 1465. SPAIN, silver medal, 1812, Ferdinand VII / Constitution of Cádiz, by F. Sagau and D. de Galcerán. Vives-291. 66.65 grams. 58 mm. Obverse with bust with engravers’ initials F.S.F. on truncation inside legend FERN•VII•POR LA G•DE DIOS Y LA CONST•DE LA MON•REY DE LAS ESPAÑAS•; reverse with female personifications of Spanish and America supporting an open book on two globes with CONSTI / TUCI / ON / POLITI / CA on left page and DE LA / MONAR / QUIA / ESPAÑO / LA on right page, engraver’s name F.SAGAU.F. on base, PROMULGADA EN CADIZ / A 19 DE MARZO DE / 1812 in exergue; polished XF with only light marks and traces of toning around details. Estimate: $400-$600.

Venezuela (Second Republic)

1466. VENEZUELA (struck in Potosí), uniface white-metal star medal, no date (1813-19), LIBERTADOR DE BENEZUELA [sic], very rare. Rosa-43; Fonrobert-7927 var. 13.92 grams. 35 mm. An uncut example of the military star decoration shown in Rosa for the Order of the Liberators of Venezuela (created in 1813), consisting of a seven-point star design around central raised medallion that says LIBER / TADOR / DE / BENE / ZUELA, the other side reserved for the name of the recipient. Fonrobert’s example shows a combination with a later “obverse” bearing the bust of Simón Bolívar inside SIMON BOLIVAR • LIBERTADOR in central medallion, and while multiple examples of that version are known, this is the first example we have seen of what is pictured in Rosa (but uncut, with another uncut example in silver also reported). Lustrous AU+ with hairlines, punchmark at bottom, XRF-tested at 73.61% tin and 24.33% lead. Estimate: $2,000-up.

Venezuela (modern Republic)

1467. VENEZUELA, large bronze medal, 1929, General Juan V. Gómez’s twenty-first year in power, by Karl Goetz (Hamburg), in original case. Kienast-424. 59.00 grams. 60 mm. Obverse with bust inside legends BENEMERITO • GENERAL • JUAN • V • GOMEZ and PAZ • Y / TRABAJO; reverse with DICIEMBRE 19 / 1909 - 1929 above Venezuelan arms above HAMBURGO, with K • GOETZ in small letters at bottom, plain edge with incuse BAYER. HAUPTMÜNZAMT incuse; light brown UNC with no marks or damage, normal wear to case. With original leatherette case (round). Estimate: $800-$1,200.

U.S. Coins, Medals, and Tokens

Gold Gold Quarter Eagles ($2.50)

1468. UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, gold $2½ Indian Head quarter eagle, 1912, NGC AU 58. Nicely struck example of this popular type with only light circulation wear, fairly lustrous. NGC #8383653-001. Estimate: $400-$600.

Gold Dollars

1469. UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, gold Liberty Head dollar (Type 1), 1849. 1.66 grams. Bold AU with contact mark in front of Liberty. Estimate: $200-$300.

1471. UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, Peace dollar, 1921, high relief, PCGS MS65, ex-Busto. A beautiful example of the first year of issue and a key date in the Peace dollar series. The obverse possesses satiny luster covered in light golden toning while the reverse, a bit more subdued in luster, bears pink-gold hues across its surfaces. The design on both sides is particularly well struck and sharp with only a few tiny bagmarks to denote the grade. PCGS #80817277. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

Silver Dollars

1470. UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, Morgan dollar, 1894. One of the key dates in the Morgan dollar series. Around AU with cleaned surfaces now heavily toned over with dark rainbow toning, somewhat lustrous in areas. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

1472. UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, Peace dollar, 1922, PCGS MS64, ex-Busto. Very bright and silvery with a few dark toning spots on both sides, light surface friction for the grade. PCGS #19933266. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $80-$120.

1473. UNITED STATES, Denver mint, Peace dollar, 1922-D, NGC MS 65, ex-Busto. Lustrous, mostly silvery with a few speckles of reddish toning, several radial die-cracks around the obverse (typical for this date). NGC #3540916-370. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1474. UNITED STATES, San Francisco mint, Peace dollar, 1922-S, PCGS MS 65, ex-Busto. Blast white piece with substantial luster and sharp details on both sides, quite scarce in this grade. PCGS #35293322. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

1475. UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, Peace dollar, 1923, PCGS MS66 CAC, ex-Busto. Incredible piece with brilliant, bright white silver surfaces showing off radiant luster, very well struck with sharp design with a frosty quality across Liberty and the eagle, recognized by CAC as being a choice example for the grade. PCGS #25212151. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $400-$600.

1476. UNITED STATES, Denver mint, Peace dollar, 1923D, PCGS MS65, ex-Busto. Brilliant, blast white piece with sharply struck and somewhat frosty devices, a few light bagmarks for the grade. PCGS #25352902. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

1477. UNITED STATES, San Francisco mint, Peace dollar, 1923-S, PCGS MS64+ CAC, ex-Busto. Well struck with sharp devices and brilliant luster throughout, a little golden toning across the reverse but otherwise mostly non-toned, well deserving of the CAC green sticker. PCGS #34617192. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1478. UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, Peace dollar, 1924, PCGS MS66, ex-Busto. Nicely struck example with sharp design elements and frosty, semi-lustrous surfaces with faint golden hues all over. PCGS #81611416. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1479. UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, Peace dollar, 1925, PCGS MS66, ex-Busto. Flashy piece with ample luster accompanied by spots of rich golden toning, sharply struck design elements, rather difficult to find in this grade. PCGS #29299003. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

1480. UNITED STATES, San Francisco mint, Peace dollar, 1925-S, PCGS MS64, ex-Busto. Lustrous piece with rich golden toning around the edges, design elements struck up well, a few bagmarks here and there as appropriate for the grade. Note: the PCGS holder has several minor chips on its edges. PCGS #31694659. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

1481. UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, Peace dollar, 1926, PCGS MS65, ex-Busto. Brilliant, blast white example with sharp details, great eye appeal for the grade. PCGS #81206227. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1482. UNITED STATES, Denver mint, Peace dollar, 1926D, PCGS MS65, ex-Busto. Lustrous, well-struck piece with spots of russet toning around the rims. PCGS #25326056. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.

1483. UNITED STATES, San Francisco mint, Peace dollar, 1926-S, PCGS MS65, ex-Busto. Nice example of this tougher San Francisco date with frosty surfaces bearing faint golden hues, a few minor contact marks. PCGS #81089417. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

1484. UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, Peace dollar, 1927, PCGS MS64, ex-Busto. Lustrous, well-struck piece with very light golden toning across its surfaces. PCGS #81131150. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $400-$600.

1485. UNITED STATES, San Francisco mint, Peace dollar, 1927-S, PCGS MS64 CAC, ex-Busto. A very difficult San Francisco-minted date in any Mint State grade and more so for an MS 64 with a CAC green sticker. Brilliant surfaces with light golden toning throughout, well-struck details, certainly choice. PCGS #34161975. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1486. UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, Peace dollar, 1928, PCGS MS65, ex-Busto. The 1928 Philly Peace dollar is the key date in the series with by far the lowest mintage at just 360,649 pieces struck. This blast white example has pleasing satiny luster throughout and the devices are well struck. PCGS #83241315. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

1487. UNITED STATES, San Francisco mint, Peace dollar, 1928-S, PCGS MS64, ex-Busto. Bright white surfaces with ample luster and no toning, sharply struck design, a rather scarce date to find in MS 64 or better. PCGS #34161764. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1488. UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, Peace dollar, 1934, PCGS MS65, ex-Busto. Lightly golden toned with satiny luster throughout, nicely struck, a few miniscule contact marks. PCGS #28651453. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

1489. UNITED STATES, Denver mint, Peace dollar, 1934D, PCGS MS65, ex-Busto. Brilliant gem example with substantial luster on its surfaces along with very faint golden toning, rather tough in this grade. PCGS #28651453. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1490. UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, Peace dollar, 1935, PCGS MS65, ex-Busto. Satiny obverse with light golden toning, reverse with lustrous fields bearing richer toning. PCGS #33424042. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $400-$600.

1491. UNITED STATES, San Francisco mint, Peace dollar, 1935-S, PCGS MS65, ex-Busto. Frosty gem example of this final date in the Peace dollar series, and quite a rarity in MS65. Liberty is rather bold with just a touch of strike weakness in her hair (typical for this date), the eagle is rather sharply struck, quite lustrous overall. PCGS #33301022. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

U.S. Paper Money

Legal Tender

1492. UNITED STATES, $2 Legal Tender note, series of 1880, serial A3687508, Tillman-Morgan, PCGS Currency Very Choice New 64. Fr-56. The 1880 $2 is a rather tough type note to find in any Uncirculated grade. This example has bold ink colors on crisp paper which bears just a little paper toning in the corner. PCGS Currency #80601787. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

1493. UNITED STATES, $1 Legal Tender note, series of 1917, serial N31150102A, Speelman-White, PMG AU 55 EPQ. Fr-39. Bold example with very light handling in the upper left corner. PMG #1087510-009. Estimate: $200-$300.

Silver Certificates

1494. UNITED STATES, “Chief” $5 Silver Certificate, series of 1899, serial E28338332, Vernon-McClung, PMG VF 25. Fr-274. An example of one of the most popular U.S. bank note designs printed. Great eye appeal for the grade with the minor repairs mentioned on the PMG label being hardly noticeable, overall well-centered printing with bold ink colors. PMG #2373150-001. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1495. UNITED STATES, “Educational” $2 Silver Certificate, series of 1896, serial 14366915, Bruce-Roberts, PCGS Currency VF 25 Apparent. Fr-248. A circulated yet appealing example of the popular $2 Educational note, considered one of the most artistic U.S. bank note series. Well-centered design with nice ink colors, the label noting restorations and minor discoloration on the back, both of which are rather minor. PCGS Currency #59042749. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1496. UNITED STATES, $2 Silver Certificate, series of 1899, serial D49011344, Vernon-Treat, PMG Choice UNC 64 EPQ. Fr-251. Very difficult type to find in any Uncirculated grade. Well printed with great centering and margins, nice coloration and paper quality throughout, well deserving of the EPQ designation. PMG #4000104-003. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1497. UNITED STATES, $1 Silver Certificate, series 1891, serial E25637498, Tillman-Morgan. Fr-223. About Fine with several heavy circulation folds, several small edge-splits and amateur redrawing of upper left corner. Estimate: $150-$225.

1498. UNITED STATES, “Educational” $1 Silver Certificate, series of 1896, serial 983171, Tillman-Morgan, PMG UNC 61. Fr-224. Very popular “Educational” series dollar featuring a reclining Liberty with a young boy pointing out towards Washington D.C.; numerous devices including the Constitution are nearby with the whole scene framed by the names of famous Americans of the time. Lightly handled note (more like AU+ in our opinion) with several pinholes in the center left. PMG #1003310-002. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1499. UNITED STATES, “Black Eagle” $1 Silver Certificate, series of 1899, serial V14915581, Vernon-McClung, PCGS Currency Very Choice New 64 PPQ. Fr-229. Well-printed type note with bold ink colors and strong embossing (particularly on the serial numbers), margins a bit uneven as made. PCGS Currency #59018664. Estimate: $400-$600.

1500. UNITED STATES, $1 Silver Certificate, series of 1923, serial R99733828D, Speelman-White. Fr-237. Nice UNC note with bold printing and good margins. Estimate: $200-$300.

National Currency

1501. UNITED STATES, National Bank of Commerce in New York, $10 National Bank Note, series of 1902, serial B443639 / 210326, Lyons-Roberts, Ch. # (E)733. Fr-616. The National Bank of Commerce in New York was a powerhouse bank operating in the city from 1839 until its merger with Guaranty Trust in 1929; in 1959, Guaranty Trust merged with J.P. Morgan & Co., a company just a quarter in size at the time. VF, single pinhole at center, nice bold and large cashier and president signatures. Estimate: $150-$225.

1502. UNITED STATES, Crocker First National Bank of San Francisco, $5 National Bank Note, series of 1902, serial 96904, Vernon-McClung, Ch. # 1741. Fr-601. Boldly signed example of a $5 National issued by this prominent San Francisco bank. VF, a few tiny rust spots in left margin. Estimate: $150-$225.

1503. UNITED STATES, Tygarts Valley National Bank of Elkins, West Virginia, $5 National Bank Note, series of 1929, serial A005187, Jones-Mooney, Ch. #14002, rare, PCGS Currency Very Choice New 64 PPQ. Fr-1800-2. Built along the Tygart Valley River, the small town of Elkins, West Virginia, is the county seat of Randolph County and has a population around 6,950. Nationals from this bank are very rare in any grade. This choice note is decently centered with a bold, well-printed design and great paper quality. PCGS Currency #80444061. Estimate: $600-$900.

United States Notes

1504. UNITED STATES, “Bison” $10 United States Note, series of 1901, serial E8653306, Parker-Burke, PMG Choice VF 35. Fr-119. The Bison $10 is one of the most popular designs ever printed by the BEP. This example faces up very well for the grade with bold red serial numbers and seals, nice paper quality, and some embossing present. PMG #2373150-002. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1505. UNITED STATES, $1 United States Note, series of 1917, serial M73369186A, Elliott-White. Fr-38. AU with bold printing, nice margins, and great paper quality. Estimate: $200-$300.

1506. UNITED STATES, $20 Federal Reserve Note, series of 1914, serial K6735320A, White-Mellon. Fr-1007. VF+ note, small rust spots on reverse in lower left corner. Estimate: $150-$225.

1507. UNITED STATES, disarmed exploding dye pack strap of $20 bills, (2004-2010), PCGS Banknote Genuine. Fascinating piece illustrating the insides of the famous “dye pack” bank note bundles popularized in crime movies and TV shows. This bundle of carved out $20 bills features circuitry and a SecurityPac-branded dye pack dated May 23, 2005, packed inside. A strap like this would be concealed between uncut $20 notes, banded together, and kept in a bank’s vault. In the event of a bank heist, this strap could be discreetly placed into the robber’s take or inadvertently stolen. Upon leaving the bank, a tiny receiver in the pack would lose its signal to the vault’s transmitter and detonate the dye pack, potentially ruining the thieves’ money or aiding in their capture. This disarmed dye pack strap is the first we’ve offered and is housed in a customized PCGS slab. PCGS Banknote #51101055. Estimate: $2,000-up.

Disney Dollars

1508. UNITED STATES, 50 Disney dollars, 2005, serial A00004260, Mickey Mouse / 50th Anniversary of Disneyland, rare, PMG Choice UNC 64 EPQ, ex-Busto. RodgersR-123. The highest Disney dollar denomination issued, this $50 is one of two designs released in 2005 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. Nicely centered note with good margins and paper quality. PMG #2373671-001. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $600-$900.

1509. UNITED STATES, 50 Disney dollars, 2005, serial D00003304, Mickey Mouse / 50th Anniversary of Disneyland, rare, PMG AU 55 EPQ, ex-Busto. Rodgers-R-124. The highest Disney dollar denomination issued, this $50 is one of two designs released in 2005 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. The D prefix on this note indicates that it was issued at Disney World. Well printed with great ink colors and paper quality, just a touch of handling in the lower right corner for the grade. PMG #2373671-002. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $250-$375.

1510. UNITED STATES, 10 Disney dollars, 1990, D00064479A, Minnie Mouse / Disneyland, PCGS Currency Gem New 65 PPQ, ex-Busto. Rodgers-R-020. “Oh, toodles!”Minnie Mouse. Colorful note with nice centering and paper quality. PCGS Currency #80373899. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $100-$150.

1511. UNITED STATES, 10 Disney dollars, 1997, serial D00023038A, Simba / 25th Anniversary of Disney World, PMG Superb Gem UNC 68 EPQ, finest known in PMG census, ex-Busto. Rodgers-R-052. Spectacular example of this rare $10 issued by Disney featuring Simba on the front and commemorating the 25 anniversary of Disney World on the back. The 1997 $10 was issued in limited numbers and many were redeemed or mishandled over the years, leaving very few choice UNC examples and even fewer gem UNCs. This note features great centering and margins, excellent ink color and paper quality, and strong embossing on the serial number. PMG #2373671-003. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1512. UNITED STATES, 10 Disney dollars, 2001, serial D00024376A, Mickey and Minnie / Disneyland Resort, PMG AU 55, ex-Busto. Rodgers-R-076. Nicely centered note with good ink colors, light handling in the bottom left corner. PMG #2373671-004. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $100-$150.

1513. UNITED STATES, 10 Disney dollars, 2002, serial A00397614A, Tinkerbell / 100 Years of Magic, PCGS Currency Gem New 66 PPQ, ex-Busto. Rodgers-R-079. Scarce Disney type note featuring Tinkerbell on the front and the “100 Years of Magic” back with several famous characters. Gem example with great paper quality and centering. PCGS Currency #80321082. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $150-$225.

1514. UNITED STATES, 5 Disney dollars, 2005, serial T00445696, Donald Duck, PCGS Currency Gem New 66 PPQ, ex-Busto. Rodgers-R-107. Scarce T-block note with barcode on the back. Well-printed example with great ink colors and paper quality. PCGS Currency #80263511. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $150-$225.

1515. UNITED STATES, binder of Disney dollars (19872005), ex-Busto. Rodgers-R-001 to R-096 (some gaps). Total: 78 notes. A fascinating collection of Disney dollars assembled and cataloged by Rodgers numbers beginning with the very first Disney dollar issued, the 1987 $1 featuring Mickey Mouse (Rodgers-R-001), and continuing through to the 2005 $1 featuring Dumbo (Rodgers-R-096). Although Disney stopped printing Disney dollars in 2016, these notes are all still redeemable at Disney’s theme parks, though the immense popularity and collector market value far exceeds their face value. A few small gaps are noted but the vast majority of notes issued from 1987 to 2005 are represented along with prefix and commemorative varieties. All Choice UNC with accompanying collector’s tag and stored in a professional binder and slipcase. Personal inspection highly recommended. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1516. UNITED STATES, binder of Disney dollars (20052014), ex-Busto. Rodgers-R-097 to R-173. Total: 61 notes. Companion to the prior lot with these Disney dollars assembled and cataloged by Rodgers numbers beginning with the 2005 $1 featuring Dumbo (Rodgers-R-097), and continuing through to the 2014 $10 featuring Space Mountain (Rodgers-R-173). Although Disney stopped printing Disney dollars in 2016, these notes are all still redeemable at Disney’s theme parks, though the immense popularity and collector market value far exceeds their face value. A few gaps are noted but many of the notes issued from 2005 to 2014 are represented along with some prefix and commemorative varieties. All Choice UNC, most with accompanying collector’s tag, and stored in a professional binder and slipcase. Personal inspection highly recommended. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

World Paper Money

Argentina

1517. ARGENTINA, Buenos Aires, Provincia de Buenos Ayres, 200 pesos specimen, 1-1-1869, PMG Choice UNC 63, finest known in the PMG census. Pick-S496s. The sole example in an Uncirculated grade listed in the PMG census (one lower in AU 55). A large note with several vignettes on the face, MUESTRA in red at bottom along with three punch hole cancellations, light mounting remnants along the right margin on the back. PMG #2373151-003. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

1518. ARGENTINA, Buenos Aires, Provincia de Buenos Ayres, 10 pesos front proof, (1841), PMG AU 50, finest and only example in the PMG census. Pick-S379bp. Very rare front proof for the Argentinean 10 pesos issued in 1841 printed by Wilson & Sons of London. This type features the date partially printed as Marzo 1, 184_ as on the issued version (Pick-S379b). Boldly printed on thick paper with two vertical folds, the reverse blank but for some penned printer’s annotations and mounting spots. This is the only proof example listed in the PMG census. PMG #2165119-002. Estimate: $600-$900.

1519. ARGENTINA, Rosario, Banco Rosario de Santa Fe, 1 peso plata boliviana, 1-10-1869, serial 56919, PMG Choice F 15, Bauman Plate Note. Bauman-SFE-182b; Pick-S1854a. Circulated yet with bold design and stamped signature, very rare note from this bank and with an appealing provenance. PMG #1968750-024. Pedigreed to the Bauman Collection and plated in his book Papel Moneda de Argentina (2016). Estimate: $250-$375.

Bolivia (Republic)

1520. BOLIVIA, La Paz, Banco de la Nación Boliviana, 100 bolivianos specimen, 11-5-1911, series A, PMG Choice AU 58 EPQ. Pick-111s. Large and colorful Bolivian specimen note with SPECIMEN in red and three punch hole cancellations in the signature spaces, lightly handled yet still choice for the grade with great eye appeal. PMG #2373151-008. Estimate: $400-$600.

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Cayman Islands

1521. CAYMAN ISLANDS, Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, 70 dollars, 2022, serial Q/1 009961, Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, PMG Superb Gem UNC 68 EPQ. Pick-47a. Only 10,000 of these special $70 notes honoring Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee were issued by the Cayman Islands in 2022. Excellent Gem note with ideal centering and ink colors. PMG #2373662-004. Estimate: $300-$450.

Cuba (under Spain)

1522. CUBA, República de Cuba, 5 pesos, 17-8-1869, serial 1256, ex-Busto. Pick-62. This Ten Years’ War note was issued in New York City as a means of raising funds for the independence forces led by Céspedes. AU with a few holes, edge-split, and some staining. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $125-$200.

1523. CUBA, República de Cuba, 1 peso, 17-8-1869, serial 12223, ex-Busto. Pick-62. Ten Years’ War note issued in New York City as a means of raising funds for the independence forces led by Céspedes. Choice AU with light stains in left margin, pinhole in upper left corner. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $100-$150.

1524. CUBA, Banco Español de la Habana, 3 pesos, 315-1879, serial 269397, rare, PMG F 12, ex-Busto. Pick-28e. Rare 3-pesos denomination issued by this Cuban bank featuring a large vignette of Christopher Columbus on the reverse. Circulated note with some paper toning and a few small rust spots on the back. PMG #2373680-001. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $500-$750.

1525. CUBA, Matanzas, Ylustre Ayuntamiento de Matanzas, 50 pesos oro, 30-6-1880, series 6A serial 829, PMG VF 25, ex-Busto. Pick-unl. This and the following lot are rare municipal notes issued from Matanzas in 1880; both are unlisted in Pick. Large format note with coat-of-arms design in yellow as the central underprint, circular stamp on blank back. Toned paper with some noted spindle holes and ink burn in the handwritten signatures. PMG #2373680-002. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $250-$375.

1526. CUBA, Matanzas, Ylustre Ayuntamiento de Matanzas, 10 pesos oro, 30-6-1880, series 7a, serial 1663, PMG VF 30, ex-Busto. Pick-unl. Rare municipal note issued from Matanzas in 1880; not listed in Pick. Large note with green underprint featuring a coat-of-arms vignette. Heavily toned paper with spindle holes at left, minor ink burn in the penned signatures. PMG #2373680-003. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $250-$375.

1527. CUBA, Tesoro de la Isla de Cuba, 200 pesos remainder, 12-8-1891, serial 04034, PMG VF 20, ex-Busto. Pick-44r. Beautifully designed Cuban remainder note printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. featuring two women vignettes flanking the front design. Well-handled note with some tears in the margins, nice ink colors. PMG #2373680-004. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $250-$375.

1528. CUBA, Tesoro de la Isla de Cuba, 100 pesos remainder, 12-8-1891, serial 17805, PMG Choice F 15, ex-Busto. Pick43r. Beautifully designed Cuban remainder note printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. featuring man and woman vignettes flanking the front design. Corner tip missing and some splits in the center folds, a few rust and ink stains. PMG #2373680-005. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $250-$375.

1529. CUBA, Tesoro de la Isla de Cuba, 5 pesos remainder, 12-8-1891, serial 007465, PMG VF 25, ex-Busto. Pick-39b. Beautifully designed Cuban remainder note printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. with woman and angel vignette at left. Two small edge-slits noted in the left margin, a few small stains, otherwise faces up well for the grade. PMG #2373680-006. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $300-$450.

1530. CUBA, Banco Español de la Isla de Cuba, 500 pesos, 15-5-1896, serial 02116, very rare, PMG F 12, ex-Busto. Pick-51A. Very rare, high-denomination Cuban note that is not priced in any grade in Pick. A large angel vignette features prominently at left. Though well circulated with some foreign substance and rust stains plus small edge-splits in margins, the design remains quite bold with clear stamped signatures and most of the date (only the year is weak). A rare opportunity for the specialist Cuban note collector. PMG #2373680-007. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1531. CUBA, Banco Español de la Isla de Cuba, 100 pesos, 15-5-1896, serial 23316, very rare, PMG Choice VF 35, exBusto. Pick-51. Nicely designed and colorful note with large pastoral woman vignette at left, issued just prior to the Spanish-American War. Lightly handled with some minor insect holes along the margins, a phenomenon observed on other examples. PMG #2373680-008. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1532. CUBA, large lot of República de Cuba notes of 1869, ex-Busto. Interesting lot containing several different República de Cuba issues from 1869: 5 pesos, series C (Pick-56a); 5 pesos, series F (Pick-56a); 1 peso, series I, with printed signature (Pick-55a); 1 peso, series B (Pick55c); uncut strip of four 50 centavos (Pick-54); and two examples of Junta Central, 1 peso (Pick-61). Total: seven notes. Nice grouping illustrating some of the earliest of Cuban paper money with several tougher types represented, all generally VF or XF, some with collector’s tags. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $400-$600.

1533. CUBA, large lot of Banco Español de la Habana and Banco Español de la Isla de Cuba notes, 1883-1897, exBusto. Large grouping of Cuban type notes, as follows: Banco Español de la Habana—3 pesos reverse proof, 1872-83 (Pick-28p); 1 peso, 1883 (Pick-27e); 5 centavos, 1883 (Pick-29d). Banco Español de la Isla de Cuba—50 pesos, 1896 (Pick-50a); two examples of 50 pesos, 1896, with PLATA overprint (Pick-50b); 10 pesos, 1896, with hand-stamped date and signatures (Pick-49a); 10 pesos, 1896, with printed date and signatures, with PLATA overprint (Pick-49d); 5 pesos, 1896, with PLATA overprint (Pick-49b); 5 pesos, 1897, with selvage (Pick-48c); 1 peso, 1896 (Pick-47a); 1 peso, 1896, with PLATA overprint (Pick-47b); 50 centavos, 1896 (Pick-46a); 50 centavos, 1896, with PLATA overprint (Pick-46b); 20 centavos, 1897 (Pick-53a); two examples of 10 centavos, 1897 (Pick-52a); 5 centavos, 1896 (Pick-45a). Total: 18 notes. Nice group representing two major Cuban banks in the late 1800s. All generally VF to XF with a few more circulated notes in the group, most with collector’s tags. The three 50 pesos are rather important as a colorful large-format note that has become fairly scarce on the market. Excellent opportunity for any serious Cuban paper money collector. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

Cuba (Republic)

1534. CUBA, República de Cuba, 100 pesos, series of 1936, serial A007122A, PMG VF 30, ex-Busto. Pick-74a. Second finest known in the PMG census of just six graded (one finer in AU 50). Handsome example of this rare denomination from the 1936 series printed by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Nice ink colors, only some minor stains in the right margin noted. PMG #2373680-009. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $300-$450.

1535. CUBA, República de Cuba, 50 pesos, series of 1943, serial A016312A, PMG XF 40, ex-Busto. Pick-73e. Lightly handled example of this tougher Cuban type with some discoloration on the top of the back side. PMG #2373680-010. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $400-$600.

1536. CUBA, República de Cuba, 20 pesos, series of 1938, serial A185335A, PMG Choice VF 35, ex-Busto. Pick-72d. Colorful, boldly printed note with nice margins, some paper blisters noted on the label. PMG #2373680-011. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $150-$225.

1537. CUBA, República de Cuba, 20 pesos obverse proof, series of 1949, ex-Busto. Pick-80fp. Scarce Cuban face proof mounted on cardstock and with two punch-out cancellations over the signatures. Choice UNC note, some light handling on the cardstock and penciled annotation on the reverse. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

1538. CUBA, República de Cuba, 10 pesos, series of 1938, serial A323578A, ex-Busto. Pick-71d. Scarce Cuban silver certificate type note. Problem-free VF with nice ink colors. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $100-$150.

1539. CUBA, República de Cuba, 10 pesos, series of 1943, serial B329048A, ex-Busto. Pick-71e. Similar silver certificate design as the prior lot but issued in 1943. VF with nice ink colors. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $100-$150.

1540. CUBA, República de Cuba, 5 pesos obverse proof, series of 1949, without printed signatures, rare, ex-Busto. Pick-78afp. Interesting front proof without the printed signatures and official titles as seen on the other 1949-dated proofs. A printer’s annotation below the note remarks on this: “See letter #89-C Re: signatures.” Mounted on cardstock with two punch hole cancellations where the signatures would have gone; printer’s number penciled on back. Choice UNC note with bold ink colors and nice paper quality, cardstock with some toning spots and small tear near upper right corner (not affecting the note). Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

1541. CUBA, República de Cuba, 5 pesos obverse proof, series of 1950, ex-Busto. Pick-78bfp. Similar type to the prior lot but from the Series of 1950 issuance and with signatures. Bold UNC note with nice ink and paper originality, mounted on cardstock with two punch hole cancellations on the signatures, toned cardstock with penciled printer’s number on the back. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

1542. CUBA, República de Cuba, 1 peso obverse proof, series of 1949, ex-Busto. Pick-77afp. Problem-free and very nice UNC proof note mounted on cardstock with two punch hole cancellations on the signatures. The cardstock has a missing upper right corner (not affecting the note) and a penciled printer’s number on the back. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

1543. CUBA, Banco Nacional, 1000 pesos specimen, series of 1950, PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ, ex-Busto. Pick-84s. Two punch hole cancellations on signatures. Excellent specimen of this highest denomination Cuban note with bold ink colors and great paper originality. PMG #2373680-012. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $300-$450.

1544. CUBA, Banco Nacional, 500 pesos, series of 1950, serial A014378A, PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ, ex-Busto. Pick83. Nice, eye-appealing example of this high-denomination Cuban note that has gotten tough to find in Gem grades. PMG #2373680-013. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $500-$750.

1545. CUBA, binder of Cuban notes, ex-Busto. Total: 73 notes. Large assemblage of Cuban notes, heavily focused on preRevolution and post-Revolution Republic types, though there are a few Spanish colonial small-denomination notes present. Some duplication but generally ordered by type; grades vary between Fine to Choice UNC. Most documented with Pick number and several with collector’s tags. Housed in a professional binder and slipcase. Personal inspection highly recommended. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

Dominican Republic

1547. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, República Dominicana, 50 pesos, 17-5-1860, serial 29278, rare, PMG Choice F 15. Rudman-71/81; Pick-20. Rare, early Dominican Republic note and, one of the nicer ones around with bold ink design and decent paper quality, single circular cancellation at center (typical for these notes), another incomplete circular cancellation located to right of center, two red ink seals at center with signatures and serial faded, irregular margins as is usual for this hand-cut type. PMG #2373662-001. Estimate: $500-$750.

1546. CUBA, binder of Cuban notes, ex-Busto. Total: 56 notes. A companion set to the prior lot, this assemblage is focused mostly on Cuban specimen notes from 1961 to 1983 ordered by type and documented with their Pick numbers. All grading UNC or nearly so, with some exhibiting minor paper toning. Housed in a professional binder and slipcase. Personal inspection highly recommended. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

1548. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, República Dominicana, 20 pesos, 17-5-1860, serial 47324, rare, PMG VF 20, “top pop.” Rudman-70; Pick-unlisted. Nice example of this rare Dominican Republic note that is one of the first issued from this country; this particular type not listed in the Pick catalog. Though well circulated, the paper is fairly clean with just a few tears in the bottom margin and two circular cancellations plus a smaller hole at center, nice full red seal between legible ink signatures with clear serial number above, full and bold design. One of just two in the PMG census (the other also graded VF 20). PMG #2373662-002. Estimate: $600-$900.

1549. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, República Dominicana, 10 pesos, 17-5-1860, serial 50087, rare, PMG VF 25, finest known in PMG census. Rudman-69; Pick-unlisted. Rare note both in scarcity and grade as this is the single finest known example in the PMG census with only three others below it. Full design printed on very nice paper with bold penned signatures and serial number, full red seal at center and partial black seal above, two circular cancellations, wide margins with small stain in bottom right corner and torn upper right corner. A key, eye-appealing note for the expert Dominican Republic collector. PMG #2373662-003. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1550. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central, 1000 pesos oro specimen, (1947), with black SPECIMEN overprint on front, red MUESTRA overprint on back, PMG Choice UNC 63 EPQ, ex-Busto. Rudman-297; Pick-67s. Well-printed, highdenomination specimen note with great ink colors and paper quality, two punch hole cancellations at signatures. PMG #2373680-015. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $200-$300.

1551. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central, 1000 pesos oro specimen, (1957), with black MUESTRA overprint, PMG Choice AU 58 EPQ, ex-Busto. Rudman-309; Pick-78s. Incredible embossing and great ink colors are seen on this high-denomination specimen note, two punch hole cancellations at signatures, staple holes at top left. PMG #2373680-014. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $150-$225.

1552. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central, 500 pesos oro specimen, (1947), with black SPECIMEN overprint on front, red MUESTRA overprint on back, PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ, ex-Busto. Rudman-296; Pick-66s. Gem note with great ink colors and paper quality plus nice margins, two punch hole cancellations at signatures. PMG #2373680-016. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $250-$375.

1553. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central, 100 pesos oro, (1957), serial 116748, PMG Choice UNC 64, exBusto. Rudman-308; Pick-76. Nicely framed example of this popular design featuring a woman holding a cup of hot coffee. Bold ink colors are noted throughout, some very mild paper toning along the edges. PMG #2373680-020. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $150-$225.

1554. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central, 100 pesos oro specimen, (1959), with red MUESTRA overprint, PMG XF 40, ex-Busto. Rudman-314; Pick-84s. Boldly printed specimen note with vivid ink colors and nice margins, lightly handled though with an eye appeal of a higher grade. One of just three examples listed in the PMG census. PMG #2373680-017. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $150-$225.

1555. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central, 100 pesos oro, (1959), serial 002754A, PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ, ex-Busto. Rudman-314; Pick-84. Popular Dominican note with a woman holding a steaming cup of coffee as the central vignette. Nice Gem note with great paper quality, ink colors, and centering. PMG #2373763-001. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $200-$300.

1556. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central, 100 pesos oro, (1959), serial 002690A, PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ, ex-Busto. Rudman-314; Pick-84. Nice Gem example of this popular Dominican Republic note featuring a woman holding a hot cup of coffee. Well centered with great ink colors and paper quality. PMG #2373763-002. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $200-$300.

1557. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central, 20 pesos oro, (1952), serial A231107A, PMG VF 25, ex-Busto. Rudman-298; Pick-70. This note features a portrait of Rafael Trujillo, officially the President of the Dominican Republic from 1930 to 1938 and again from 1942 to 1952 though unofficially ruling the country from 1930 until his assassination in 1961. Scarce type with nice ink colors, some circulation staining. PMG #2373763-003. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $350-$500.

1558. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central, 20 pesos oro, (1952), serial A507382A, PMG VF 25, ex-Busto. Rudman-298; Pick-70. Scarce Trujillo note issued in 1952. Circulated example with nice margins, spot of ink below seal. PMG #2373763-004. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $350-$500.

1559. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central, 20 pesos oro, (1952), serial A609999A, PMG VF 30, ex-Busto. Rudman-298; Pick-70. Nice, circulated example of this scarce Trujillo type note. Sharp edges with nice margins, modest circulation evidence, a few tiny rust spots at center left. PMG #1162721-012. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

1560. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central, 20 pesos oro specimen, (1952), PMG AU 55 NET, ex-Busto. Rudman-298; Pick-70s. Bold specimen note with black Specimen No. 33 and TDLR stamp at right. Boldly printed example with only minor mounting remnants along the top margin on the back. PMG #1162721-011. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.

1561. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central, 20 pesos oro, (1956), serial 583150, Trujillo “Año del Benefactor de la Patria” commemorative issue, rare, PCGS Currency Fine 12, ex-Busto. Rudman-306; Pick-79a. Rare, one-year commemorative type, unpriced in the Standard Catalog. Like the prior lot, this note features a portrait of Rafael Trujillo, the titular “benefactor of the homeland.” Well-circulated example yet with boldly printed design, some rust stain spots on the back. PCGS Currency #59037216. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

1562. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central, 20 pesos oro specimen, (1956), Trujillo “Año del Benefactor de la Patria” commemorative issue, rare, PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ, ex-Busto. Rudman-306; Pick-79s. Rare specimen example of this one-year commemorative type featuring the portrait of Trujillo with two punch hole cancellations and red MUESTRA overprint. While other specimens for this date feature the red “Año del Benefactor de la Patria” title below BANCO CENTRAL, this note (and the following lot) do not have this text. Gem note with excellent printing and paper quality, strong embossing. PMG #1162721-013. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

1563. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central, 20 pesos oro specimen, (1956), Trujillo “Año del Benefactor de la Patria” commemorative issue, PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ, ex-Busto. Rudman-306; Pick-79s. Rare specimen example of this one year commemorative type featuring the portrait of Trujillo with two punch hole cancellations and red MUESTRA overprint. While other specimens for this date feature the red “Año del Benefactor de la Patria” title below BANCO CENTRAL, this note (and the preceding lot) do not have this text. Nice, crisp example with strong embossing and great paper quality. PMG #1162721-014. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

1564. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central de la República Dominicana, Trujillo 20 pesos front proof, (1956), PMG Choice UNC 64, ex-Busto. Pick-79fp. A rare front proof printed by the ABNCo for the commemorative Trujillo 20 pesos note issued in 1956. The proof is boldly printed on large cardstock and bears only a small toning spot at center left; the back of the cardstock has a penciled printer’s number and an ink stamp number one. PMG #1162721-015. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1565. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central, 10 pesos oro, (1956), serial B350295, PMG XF 40, ex-Busto. Rudman-305; Pick-73. Nice example of this tougher 1956-issued 10 pesos oro with strong embossing and ink colors, some paper toning. PMG #2373763-005. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $150-$225.

1566. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central, 10 pesos oro specimen, (1959), with red MUESTRA overprint, PMG Choice UNC 64 EPQ, ex-Busto. Rudman-313; Pick-82s. One of just three listed in the PMG census (only one finer in 66 EPQ). Bold example of this tough specimen with plentiful embossing and nice ink colors, two small punch hole cancellations at signatures. PMG #2373680-018. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $250-$375.

1567. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central, 5 pesos oro, (1953), serial A004106A, PMG Choice VF 35, ex-Busto. Rudman-300; Pick-68. Nice, modestly circulated note from the tough 1953-issued series with good ink colors and margins. PMG #2373763006. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $250$375.

1568. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central, 5 pesos oro, (1953), serial B365606B, PMG VF 30, ex-Busto. Rudman-300; Pick-68. A B-prefix 5 pesos oro from the tougher 1953-issued series. Circulated with bold design on nice paper. PMG #2373763-007. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $250-$375.

1569. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Banco Central, 5 pesos oro specimen, (1959), with red MUESTRA overprint, PMG Choice UNC 64, ex-Busto. Pick-81s. One of just three listed in the PMG census (only one finer in 65 EPQ). Well-printed note with great coloration and nice margins, small ink spot in lower right corner, two small punch hole cancellations at signatures. PMG #2373680-019. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $250-$375.

1570. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, lot of six Banco Central de la República Dominicana pesos oro notes of 1962, exBusto. Pick-96a, 95a, 94a, 93a, 92a, 91a. The red-printed series of 1962 Dominican Republic pesos oro notes has become quite tough to find over the years. This type-set features the difficult 100 pesos oro (priced in Pick at $275 in VF), the equally scarce 50 pesos oro in VF, the 20 pesos oro in AU, a nice UNC 10 pesos oro, the 5 pesos oro in VF, and the 1 peso oro also in VF. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $500-$750.

1571. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, lot of four Banco Central de la República Dominicana pesos oro notes of 1962, exBusto. Pick-94a, 92a (two examples), 91a. Nice group of four notes from the scarce 1962 series that was printed with red ink. All generally VF. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $200-$300.

1572. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, lot of four low serial number Banco Central notes, 1976-78, ex-Busto. Pick-109, 108 (three examples). This group consists of: 5 pesos oro, series 1976, serial W000056W; 1 peso oro, series 1976, serial E000003J; 1 peso oro, series 1977, serial E000008Q; 1 peso oro, series 1978, serial F000013H. Nice group of four low serial number notes, all of the 1 peso oros grading UNC while the 5 pesos oro is XF, some paper toning spots. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1573. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, lot of eight Banco Central pesos oro specimen notes of 1964 with black MUESTRA overprint on both sides, ex-Busto. Pick-106s2, 105s2, 104s2, 103s2, 102s2, 101s2, 100s1, 99s1. Nice set of specimens from the 1964 issue accompanied by the collector’s note card. All generally UNC, a few with some paper toning along the top margin. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $200-$300.

1574. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, binder of Dominican Republic notes, 1 peso oro prefix type set (1947-56), exBusto. Pick 60, 71. Total: 45 notes. An interesting prefix type set of Dominican Republic notes ordered by prefix (A, B, C, so on) starting with the 1947 issuance (Pick-60) and continuing into the 1956 issuance (Pick-71). Most generally VF or better, a few with edge damage or stains. Housed in a professional binder and slipcase. Personal inspection highly recommended. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

1575. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, binder of Dominican Republic notes, 1961-1976, ex-Busto. Total: 36 notes. The highlight of this assemblage is the 1000 pesos oro of the 1964 issue (Pick-106) which was heavily redeemed in its time, leaving few survivors today. This example grades VF with some tears in the upper margin. The 500 pesos oro preceding (Pick-105) is also a difficult note and grades AU with ink on the back. A number of other types from the 1964 and 1973 issuance are included along with a fractional note set from 1961 with several specimens included. Housed in a professional binder and slipcase. Personal inspection highly recommended. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1576. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, binder of Dominican Republic specimen notes, 1964-1978, ex-Busto. Total: 39 notes. Several denomination sets of specimens from the 1964 and 1973 series are represented here along with a number of overprint varieties. Highlights include the 1000 pesos oro specimens of the 1964 series (Pick-106s1 and 106s3) along with the same denomination from the 1973 series (Pick-115s1 and 115s2). Generally UNC or better, some with minor paper toning, accompanied by collector’s notes. Housed in a professional binder and slipcase. Personal inspection highly recommended. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.

1577. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, binder of Dominican Republic notes, 1947-1961, ex-Busto. Total: 49 notes. The 1947 series of Dominican Republic pesos oro notes is strongly represented here with a number of key highlights, including two VF examples of the 50 pesos oro (Rudman-294, Pick-64) and a VF+ 20 pesos oro (Rudman-293, Pick-63). A later type highlight includes an UNC (with pinhole) 100 pesos oro of 1956 (Rudman-314, Pick-76). Many specimen notes from the 1947, 1956, and 1958 series are also featured; most grade UNC with only a few exhibiting some mounting evidence. Also included are a number of “Voto por Trujillo” political notes. This is a great opportunity for Dominican Republic bank note collectors. Most notes are accompanied by a collector’s tag. Housed in a professional binder and slipcase. Personal inspection highly recommended. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1578. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, binder of Dominican Republic notes, 1962-1978, ex-Busto. Total: 73 notes. The majority of this binder features UNC specimen denomination sets from the 1964, 1973, and 1977-80 series. All overprint varieties from the 1964 and 1973 series are observed along with some prefix varieties. Highlights include examples of all three overprint varieties of the 1000 pesos oro specimens of the 1964 series (Pick-106s1, 106s2, and 106s3) along with the same denomination from the 1973 series (Pick-115s1 and 115s2). A group of 20 notes in the back appear to be a mixed group of more modern types. Housed in a professional binder and slipcase. Personal inspection highly recommended. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

1579. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, binder of Dominican Republic notes, 1977-2003, ex-Busto. Total: 85 notes. Continuing from the prior lot, this binder begins with UNC specimen sets from the 1977 and 1984 series with many signature and prefix varieties featured. Later series such as the 1988, 1992, and 1997 issuances are represented by issued notes (in some cases, circulated). UNC specimen notes from the 2000, 2001, and 2002 series then follow. Several duplicates and low, two-digit serial number notes are included at the back. Housed in a professional binder and slipcase. Personal inspection highly recommended. Pedigreed to the José Busto Collection. Estimate: $400-$600.

Ecuador

1580. ECUADOR, Quito, Banco Central del Ecuador, 100 sucres specimen, (1930s), series JK, PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ. Pick-95s. Beautiful Ecuador specimen note with a large central vignette and very colorful underprint, significant paper wave throughout, two punch hole cancellations over the signature spaces. PMG #2373151-009. Estimate: $300-$450.

Great Britain

1581. GREAT BRITAIN, Bank of England, World War II

Operation Bernhard counterfeit 20 pounds, 7 June 1937, serial 54/M 78368, PMG XF 40. Pick-337Ba. A counterfeit note produced by Polish and Jewish prisoners held by the Nazis in the Sachsenhausen concentration camp during World War II. Prisoners produced notes in quantity and went so far as to handle and dirty them to simulate circulation. The estimated value of the notes produced ranges from 130 to 300 million pounds. The Nazis had hoped to use these notes to pay spies while also undermining the British economy. With thousands of unused notes on hand towards the end of the war, the Nazis dumped crates of the notes into lakes Toplitz and Grundlsee in Austria. Paper maker’s notch (as made) and minor edge damage from submersion along the right margin, the rest of the note quite bold with nice paper quality. PMG #2373670-003. Estimate: $200-$300.

1582. GREAT BRITAIN, Bank of England, World War II

Operation Bernhard counterfeit 10 pounds, 17 March 1933, serial K/120 02379, PMG VF 30. Pick-3329Ba. A counterfeit note produced by Polish and Jewish prisoners held by the Nazis in the Sachsenhausen concentration camp during World War II. Prisoners produced notes in quantity and went so far as to handle and dirty them to simulate circulation. The estimated value of the notes produced ranges from 130 to 300 million pounds. The Nazis had hoped to use these notes to pay spies while also undermining the British economy. With thousands of unused notes on hand towards the end of the war, the Nazis dumped crates of the notes into lakes Toplitz and Grundlsee in Austria. Nice printing and paper quality, several pinholes towards left of center (possibly made during counterfeiting to create the illusion of honest circulation). PMG #2373670-001. Estimate: $200-$300.

1583. GREAT BRITAIN, Bank of England, World War II Operation Bernhard counterfeit 5 pounds, 11 Oct 1934, serial A/133 36331, PMG Choice VF 35. A counterfeit note produced by Polish and Jewish prisoners held by the Nazis in the Sachsenhausen concentration camp during World War II. Prisoners produced notes in quantity and went so far as to handle and dirty them to simulate circulation. The estimated value of the notes produced ranges from 130 to 300 million pounds. The Nazis had hoped to use these notes to pay spies while also undermining the British economy. With thousands of unused notes on hand towards the end of the war, the Nazis dumped crates of the notes into lakes Toplitz and Grundlsee in Austria. Nice paper quality and edges, printing rather bold, several pinholes to left of center (possibly made during counterfeiting to create the illusion of honest circulation). PMG #2373670-002. Estimate: $200-$300.

Honduras (Republic)

1584. HONDURAS, Banco de Honduras, 10 pesos specimen, 1-10-1913, series A, PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ, “top pop.” Pick-25s. One of just three notes in the PMG census and tied with one other for finest known. This is one of the most iconic of the ABNCo-produced designs for Honduras featuring a prominent bull’s head vignette across the face. Vivid ink colors and great paper originality bring this rare specimen together as a real Gem note, ideal for a serious world paper money collector. Two punch hole cancellations in the signatures flank the red SPECIMEN overprint. PMG #2373151-007. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

1585. HONDURAS, Banco de Honduras, 1 peso specimen, 27-5-1922, series 1, PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ. Pick-29s. Similar to the prior lot, this Honduras 1 peso specimen designed by ABNCo features a large bull’s head vignette at right. Nice, Gem note with great ink colors and paper quality, three punch hole cancellations over the printed signatures. PMG #2373151-006. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

1586. HONDURAS, Banco Atlantida, 20 lempiras specimen, 1-4-1931, series P, PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ. Pick-S115s. Rare Honduras note only known in Specimen or Proof form. Attractive vignette at center with nice golden and orange underprint colors, two punch hole cancellations at bottom with red SPECIMEN overprint, overall great paper quality. PMG #2373151-005. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1587. HONDURAS, Banco Atlantida, 10 lempiras specimen, 1-3-1932, series A, PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ. Pick-S124bs. Colorful and attractive Honduras specimen note with two allegorical vignettes on the face and a vignette of the bank on the reverse. Gem note with great ink colors and paper quality, two punch hole cancellations over the signatures, red SPECIMEN overprint at center, tied with one other for second finest known in the PMG census (one finer in 67 EPQ). PMG #2373151-004. Estimate: $350-$500.

Mexico (Republic)

1588. MEXICO, Guadalajara, Banco de Jalisco, 20 pesos front proof, (1910s). Frampton-M388p; Pick-S322fp. Choice UNC ABNCo-designed proof note for this Mexican banco, mounted on white cardstock set on manila cardstock. Estimate: $250-$375.

Venezuela (Republic)

1589. VENEZUELA, Caracas, Banco de Venezuela, 20 bolívares specimen, (1925-26), PMG AU 53 EPQ. Pick-S301s. Nicely designed Venezuelan specimen note featuring a large vignette of ranchers herding cattle at center. Light handling along the top margin with great paper originality and some embossing seen, two punch hole cancellations on the signature areas. PMG #2373151-001. Estimate: $200-$300.

1590. VENEZUELA, Maracaibo, Banco Comercial de Maracaibo, 10 bolívares specimen, (1933), series A, PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ. Pick-S181s. Gem example of a colorful Venezuelan specimen featuring the bust of General Urdaneta at center. Great printing with strong embossing visible, excellent paper quality as well, two punch hole cancellations at bottom along with blue SPECIMEN overprint. PMG #2373151-002. Estimate: $400-$600.

Ancient and Medieval

Ancient Greek

Attica

1591. ANCIENT GREEK, Athens, Attica, AR tetradrachm “owl,” 393-294 BC, NGC Ch VF (strike 4/5, surface 3/5). SNG Copenhagen 31-40; Kroll 8. 16.96 grams. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Somewhat iridescent example with most of design visible despite an unusual shape with a long, diagonal straight edge on one side, note too the oversized owl head. Coins minted in Athens were among the most trusted throughout the ancient world. NGC #6708792-001. Estimate: $400-$600.

1592. ANCIENT GREEK, Athens, Attica, AR tetradrachm “owl,” 440-404 BC, NGC Ch AU (strike 5/5, surface 4/5). Copenhagen 31-40; Kroll 8. 17.20 grams. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left, all within incuse square. Silverish toning with complete, well-centered design on both sides (especially the owl), among the most widely recognized ancient coins. NGC #4629453-022. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

Calabria

1593. ANCIENT GREEK, Calabria, Taras, AR didrachm, 302-280 BC, NGC Ch AU (strike 5/5, surface 4/5). Vlasto 599; HN Italy 936. 7.79 grams. Nude warrior on horse prancing right, holding shield and spear / Taras astride dolphin left, holding shield and spear in left hand and extended right hand, ΦI below. Exceptional dimensionality, full round flan with silvery coloring, crisply struck. NGC #6625608-026. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1594. ANCIENT GREEK, Calabria, Taras, AR didrachm, 302-280 BC, NGC Ch XF (strike 3/5, surface 4/5). Vlasto 574; HN Italy 933. 7.87 grams. Nude warrior on horseback right, preparing to cast spear downward with right hand, holding shield and two spears in left hand / Taras astride dolphin left, holding distaff with right hand; ΦIΛIΣ before, eagle standing left behind, waves below. Struck somewhat off-center, clear (if worn) details, dull silver coloring. NGC #6625603-039. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

1595. ANCIENT GREEK, Calabria, Taras, AR didrachm, 302-280 BC, NGC XF. Vlasto 691; SNG ANS 1065; HN Italy 966. Nude, helmeted warrior on horseback right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand / Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos; EY in left field, AP below, anchor in right field. Well centered with exceptional strike on reverse. NGC #5872740-032. Estimate: $600-$900.

1596. ANCIENT GREEK, Calabria, Taras, AR didrachm, 302-280 BC, “boy on dolphin,” NGC XF. Vlasto 666; HN Italy 957. Nude youth on horse walking right, crowning horse with right hand, reins in left; ΣΑ behind; ΑΡΕΘΟΝ below horse / Taras astride dolphin left, holding tripod in his outstretched right hand; CAΣ below. Mostly well centered, somewhat silvery toning, much dimensionality, especially on reverse. NGC #5872740-078. Estimate: $400-$600.

1597. ANCIENT GREEK, Calabria, Taras, AR didrachm, 302-280 BC, NGC Ch VF. Vlasto 657; HN Italy 942. Nude warrior on horse walking right, crowning himself; ΣA and Ionic capital below / Taras astride dolphin left, holding serpent; KO below. Well centered with somewhat soft details. NGC #5872748-006. Estimate: $400-$600.

1598. ANCIENT GREEK, Rhodes, Caria, AR didrachm, Agemaxou magistrate, ca. 205-190 BC, NGC XF (strike 4/5, surface 4/5). Ashton 277. 6.61 grams. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose with bud to right, wreath and P left, magistrate’s name above. Deeply struck with exceptional details, especially on reverse, a lovely example of a popular coin. NGC #6710035-007. Estimate: $750-$1,100.

Kingdom of Macedon

1599. ANCIENT GREEK, Kings of Macedon, AR tetradrachm, Alexander III (“the Great”), 336-323 BC. 16.98 grams. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle in right hand, scepter in left. XF struck on chunky, compact flan, worn high points, but details visible. Estimate: $200-$300.

1600. ANCIENT GREEK, Kings of Macedon, Magnesia ad Maeandrum mint, AR drachm, Antigonos I Monophthalmos, as Strategos of Asia, in the name of Alexander III (“the Great”), 319-305 BC. Price 1970. 4.24 grams. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus seated left; EI in left field, AΛ or ΛA below throne. Bright and shiny with superb strike and grade, well centered. Estimate: $600-$900.

1601. ANCIENT GREEK, Kings of Macedon, Magnesia ad Maeandrum mint, AR drachm, Antigonos I Monophthalmos, as Strategos of Asia, in the name of Alexander III (“the Great”), 318-301 BC. Price 1965. 4.28 grams. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus seated left; in left field, owl standing right, head facing; ATI monogram below throne. A choice strike and grade, well centered and silvery all over. Estimate: $500-$750.

Kings of Thrace

1602. ANCIENT GREEK, Kings of Thrace, Kolophon mint, AR drachm, Lysimachos, in the name and types of Alexander III (“the Great”), 301-299 BC. Price 1832. 4.26 grams. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus seated left; in left field, head of lion left above crescent; below throne, pentagram. Pleasing example with nice strike and grade, well centered and silvery all over. Estimate: $400-$600.

Macedon under Roman Rule

1603. ANCIENT GREEK, Macedon under Roman rule, First Meris, Amphipolis, AR tetradrachm, ca. 167-149 BC. Prokopov, Silver 213-229; SNG Copenhagen 1315. 16.85 grams. Diademed and draped bust of Artemis to right, bow and quiver over shoulder, all within tondo of a Macedonian shield / Club; monogram and MAKEΔONΩN above, ΠPΩTHΣ and two monograms below; all within oak wreath, thunderbolt to left. Good VF, attractively toned, small bump before chin. Estimate: $300-$450.

Phoenicia

1604. ANCIENT GREEK, Phoenicia, Tyre, AR shekel, 126/5 BC to 65/6 AD, dated Civic Year 161 (AD 35/6), NGC Ch AU (strike 3/5, surface 3/5). DCA Tyre 590-592; HGC 10, 357. 12.51 grams. Laureate head of Melkart right, lion skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; PΞA (date) above club to left, KP above XE monogram to right. Lightly toned and well centered, an iconic piece of history. Shekels of Tyre were accepted as payment for the temple tax at Jerusalem, and are generally thought to have made up the “thirty pieces of silver” that Judas received for betraying Jesus. NGC #6557577-007. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1605. ANCIENT GREEK, Pontic Kingdom, AV stater, Mithradates VI Eupator (120-63 BC), in the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace, ca 88-6 BC, NGC Choice VF (strike 5/5, surface 2/5). HGC 7, 1931; SNG Cop 1090. 8.32 grams. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to left of Athena enthroned left and ΛYΣΙΜΑΧΟY to right, Nike standing left in her outstretched right hand, left arm resting on decorated grounded shield, transverse spear behind; filleted trident left in exergue. Edge bends and brushed surfaces noted on the label, otherwise a well-struck, well-centered example with rather high relief. NGC #8231643-001. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

Ancient Roman

Roman Republic

1607. ANCIENT ROMAN, Roman Republic, AR denarius serratus, C. Mam. Limetanus, ca 82 BC, NGC MS (strike 4/5, surface 4/5). Sydenham 741; Crawford 362/1. 3.82 grams. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; caduceus over left shoulder / Ulysses standing right, holding staff and extending his right hand to his dog Argus. Struck on a broad flan, well centered and hard to find in this condition. NGC #4166288-005. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

Roman Imperatorial

1608. ANCIENT ROMAN, Roman Imperatorial, military mint traveling with Caesar, AR denarius, Julius Caesar, ca 49-48 BC, NGC Ch VF (strike 3/5, surface 4/5). Crawford-443/1. 4.04 grams. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent / Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, securis, and apex. Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon in 49 BC and issued this coin from his military mint. Lovely dark toning, struck slightly off-center, but CAESAR visible, an iconic coin that is very popular for collectors. NGC #6710037-003. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

Thrace

1606. ANCIENT GREEK, Thrace, Pella, AR tetradrachm, Lysimachos, 305-281 BC, ex-Wolfe. Thompson 252; Muller 473. 17.21 grams. Head of deified Alexander with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ; Athena Nikephorous seated, monogram to inner left and K in exergue. VF+ with lovely toning, shiny highlights, good detail and nicely centered. Pedigreed to the C.H. Wolfe Collection, also shown in the Cincinnati Art Museum, 1994-2008, No. 104. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

Roman Empire

1609. ANCIENT ROMAN, Roman Empire, Rome mint, AR denarius, Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD, struck 148-149 AD. RIC III 181; RSC 281. 3.30 grams. ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS P P TR P XII Laureate head right / Salus standing left, holding rudder set on globe and feeding out of patera a snake coiled around and rising from altar to left. Well centered with lovely iridescent toning, XF overall. Estimate: $150-$225.

1610. ANCIENT ROMAN, Roman Empire, Rome mint, AR denarius, Caracalla, 198-217 AD, NGC Ch AU. RIC IV141; BMCRE-289; RSC-545. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right / RECTOR ORBIS Caracalla as Sol, standing front, head to left and nude but for cloak, holding globe in his right hand and inverted spear in his left. High grade, sharply struck and well centered. NGC #2401032-019. Estimate: $200-$300.

1611. ANCIENT ROMAN, Roman Empire, Serdica mint, 5th officina, AR argenteus, Galerius (305-311 AD), struck 305-306 AD, NGC MS (strike 5/5, surface 4/5). RIC VI 1b/11b. 3.29 grams. MAXIMIANVS AVG Laureate head right / VIRTVS MILITVM • SM • SDЄ • Three-turreted city gate, no doors. Rare issue as Augustus, high grade, nicely toned, and well centered. NGC #2400857-009. Estimate: $800-$1,200.

1612. ANCIENT ROMAN, Eastern Roman Empire, Constantinople mint, 1st officina, AV solidus, Zeno, second reign, 474-491 AD, NGC AU (strike 5/5, surface 4/5). RIC X 910 and 929; Depeyrot 108/1. 4.46 grams. D N ZENO PERP AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Zeno facing, slightly to right / VICTORIA AVGGG I Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star in field to right, CONOB in exergue. An exceptional piece, well centered and evenly struck. NGC #6290599-053. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

Byzantine Empire

1614. BYZANTINE EMPIRE, Constantinople, AV solidus, Constantine VII and Romanus II, ca. 945-963 AD. Sear 1751. 4.44 grams. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, raising right hand in benediction, book of Gospels cradled in left arm / Crowned facing busts of Constantine II (on left) and Romanus (on right), jointly holding patriarchal cross with globular terminus between them. Lovely, full-flan AU with rich details and lustrous toning. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

Visigothic Kingdom (Spain)

1613. ANCIENT ROMAN, Eastern Roman Empire, Constantinople mint, AV solidus, Zeno, second reign, 474-491 AD, NGC AU (strike 4/5, surface 4/5). RIC X 910 and 929; Depeyrot 108/1. 4.45 grams. D N ZENO PERP AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Zeno facing, slightly to right / VICTORIA AVGGG I Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star in field to right, CONOB in exergue. Another exceptional example from the second reign, well struck and well centered. NGC #6290599-058. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1615. BYZANTINE EMPIRE, Constantinople, AV histamenon nomisma, Constantine IX, 1042-55 AD, NGC MS (strike 5/5, surface 4/5). Sear 1830. 4.39 grams. +IhS XIS RЄX RЄϚNANTIhm Bust of Christ facing with nimbus cruciger /+CwhST-Ath-bASILEЧS Rm Bust of Constantine IX facing, wearing crown, cruciform scepter in right hand, globe in left. Exceptional grade, well centered and full of detail. NGC #6710037-011. Estimate: $1,750-$2,500.

1616. VISIGOTHIC KINGDOM (Spain), Barbi mint, gold tremissis, Suinthila (621-631 AD), NGC MS 63. CNV-284; Miles 224. +SVINTHILΛ REX Facing bust / +PIVSBARBI Facing bust. Suinthila was the first Goth to rule all of Spain. Very high grade, sharp details, well centered. NGC #1906900-010. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

Gold Cobs of Spain

Charles-Joanna

1617. SPAIN, Seville, gold 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer * to left, mintmark S to right, mounted cross-side out in 18K gold pendant with fixed bail and diamonds. 8.42 grams total. Nice AU coin set in an attractive, custom-made pendant setting, mounted with its full, sharply detailed cross facing out with plentiful luster, complete shield with clear assayer and mintmark plus some of the legend showing. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

Philip II

1618. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 1 escudo, Philip II, assayer Gothic D to right, mintmark S to left, mounted cross-side out in 18K gold pendant with fixed bail and diamonds. 8.52 grams total. XF piece with unusual cross from wide doubling, rather lustrous with rich golden toning, nearly complete shield with clear assayer and partial king’s name in legend. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

Philip III

1619. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer not visible, mounted cross-side out in 18K gold pendant with fixed bail and diamonds. 12.20 grams total. VF with full cross, shield a bit crude but nearly complete with clear denomination to right, nice golden luster, securely mounted in a pendant setting. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

Philip III or IV

1620. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible, mounted cross-side out in 18K gold pendant with fixed bail and diamonds. 12.48 grams total. XF with bold full cross and partial legend beneath it, nearly complete shield with clear mintmark, somewhat crude planchet (typical for the time period) with some cracking at center, richly toned gold surfaces. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.

Philip IV

1621. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 8 escudos, Philip IV, assayer R below mintmark S to left, mounted cross-side out in 18K gold pendant with fixed bail. 34.90 grams total. Broad XF+ piece with bold full cross and most of tressure, equally bold shield with clear assayer, set securely in its pendant setting. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $7,000-$10,000.

1622. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 4 escudos, Philip IV, assayer R, mounted cross-side out in 18K gold pendant with fixed bail. 19.87 grams total. Full cross with bold partial legend, choice complete shield also well aligned for wearing facing out, clear mintmark and assayer, XF overall with minor scuff on cross. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000.

Mexico City, Mexico

1623. MEXICO, Mexico City, gold cob 1 escudo, (1714) (J), ex-1715 Fleet, mounted shieldside out in heavy 18K pendant with large shackle bail. 9.40 grams total. Nice, AU+ coin from the 1715 Fleet with sharp details in both the full (if a bit off-center) cross and partial shield, very lustrous and securely mounted in its thick pendant setting. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

Lima, Peru

1624. PERU, Lima, gold cob 8 escudos, 1711 M, ex-1715 Fleet, mounted pillars-side out in 18K gold pendant with swivel bail embellished with sapphires. 51.38 grams total. Choice Mint State piece with bold full pillars and cross, sharply detailed throughout and possessing great luster across its surfaces with rich golden toning, a statement piece of jewelry with a provenance to the 1715 Fleet. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $20,000-$30,000.

1625. PERU, Lima, gold cob 8 escudos, 1738 N, mounted cross-side out in 18k gold pendant with fixed bail with emerald and diamond embellishments. S-L29; KM-38.2; Cal-2153; Fr-7. 38.17 grams total. About XF with full and slightly doubled cross, nice bold pillars with clear date along with partial legend, rich golden toned surfaces. Estimate: $12,500-$20,000.

1626. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, 1711, no assayer (Arce), ex-1715 Fleet, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold pendant with shackle bail. 10.87 grams total. Richly toned AU with choice full date, partial shield and cross with some flat areas due to the typical crude striking, irregularly shaped. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

Shipwreck Coin Jewelry

1627. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (Arce), ex-1715 Fleet, mounted shield-side out in 14K pendant engraved with NUESTRA SENORA DE LAS NIEVES 1715 3185, swivel bail. 8.33 grams total. AU+ with widely doubled design obscuring most of the cross yet shield fairly decent, quite lustrous with rich golden toning on the front, reverse a bit shiny from wear, mounted in a unique pendant setting indicating its recovery from the Nieves site of the 1715 Fleet. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

1628. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, quadrants of cross transposed, no Grade on certificate, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted shield-side out in twisted 14K gold pendant with dolphins embellishment and shackle bail. 34.20 grams total. Very nice, solid coin which is unquestionably Grade-1 quality even with no Grade given on the certificate, bold shield with clear denomination to right, choice full cross with lions-and-castles transposed, part of legend showing, surfaces with very light saltwater effect and rich gray silver toning, securely mounted in its decorative bezel. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher tag and certificate 85A-190779. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.

1629. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1617 (M), Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver pendant with emerald in fixed bail. 18.56 grams total. Lightly corroded Grade-2 piece with nice full 1617 date visible above nearly complete cross, shield a bit weak but almost full with clear denomination to right, partial king’s name showing in legend, richly amber toning around the edges. From the Atocha (1622), with tag and original Fisher certificate 85A183447 and appraisal from 2019 for $4175. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

in 1641 off Hispaniola

1630. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible, ex-Concepción (1641), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold-wire pendant. 26.22 grams total. Large, solid coin with nice silvery cross side, partial shield with some pitting, clear mintmark, mounted in a neat gold-wire pendant setting. From the Concepción (1641), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $300-$450.

1631. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P, ex-Concepción (1641), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold-wire pendant. 25.42 grams total. Nice full cross with grayish silver toning, nearly complete yet weak shield though with clear assayer to left, minor surface corrosion throughout. From the Concepción (1641), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $300-$450.

1632. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible, ex-Concepción (1641), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold-wire pendant. 16.32 grams total. Nice full cross with silvery surfaces, some scratches in the peripheries, bold partial shield, a few surface pits here and there from saltwater exposure but otherwise solid. From the Concepción (1641), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $300-$450.

Consolación, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador

1633. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1667 E, ex-Consolación (1681), mounted pillars-side out in silver pendant with fixed bail. 25.42 grams total. Silvery, corroded piece with nearly full cross and partial legends including clear king’s ordinal II, pillars side rather weak with date barely visible but certain. From the Consolación (1681). Estimate: $250-$375.

1634. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 1 real, 1664 E, ex-Consolación (1681), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold pendant with fixed bail. 6.39 grams total. Dark piece with some surface corrosion yet solid with nice full cross and pillars showing clear date and assayer between, some light encrustation spots, small natural edge-crack. From the Consolación (1681), with photo-certificate. Estimate: $350-$500.

1635. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, ex-Akenderam (1725), mounted shield-side out in 14K gold pendant with fixed bail. KM-48. 2.64 grams total. Mint State piece with much luster across its lightly corroded surfaces, nice sharp details on the lion design and date side. From the Akenderam (1725). Estimate: $200-$300.

Mexico Cob Jewelry

Shield Type

1636. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, ex-Akenderam (1725), mounted in 14K gold pendant. 2.64 grams total. Lustrous Mint State with sharp details on both sides, well aligned to wear either side facing out, very minimal corrosion on its surfaces. From the Akenderam (1725), with photo-certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.

1637. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, style of 1725-33, mounted in 14K gold pendant with shackle bail. 28.56 grams total. Neat XF piece with bold complete cross and nearly full shield standing out against flat peripheries with dark gray tones in the recessed areas of the design. Estimate: $350-$500.

Potosí Cob Jewelry

Shield Type

1638. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period), mounted cross-side out in 18K gold pendant with fixed bail. 32.61 grams total. Broad XF piece with nice full cross and shield (both slightly doubled), clear mintmark and assayer plus much of the legends showing, a few spots of mild encrustation around the edges, quite lustrous and eye-appealing as set into a pendant setting. Estimate: $500-$750.

Pillars and Waves

1639. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1751 q, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold pendant with fixed bail. 18.57 grams total. Richly toned AU with steely gray surfaces, nice bold and full cross with mintmark at left, full pillars with clear date between, typical chunky and somewhat crude planchet. Estimate: $300-$450.

1640. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, 1740 P, mounted pillars-side out in 14K gold pendant with fixed bail. 10.28 grams total. VF with full pillars and clear date, nice cross with second date also visible there, contrasting dark sedimentation in the fields, typical crude planchet with several small edge-cracks. Estimate: $300-$450.

Ancient Coin Jewelry

Ancient Greek

1641. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, 1762 (V)-Y, mounted in 14K gold pendant with fixed bail. 10.03 grams total. VF with patchy dark toning and light orange encrustation, full pillars with bold date between, bold cross with partial date beneath. Estimate: $300-$450.

1642. ANCIENT GREEK, Calabria, Taras, AR nomos (didrachm), circa 291 BC, “boy on dolphin,” mounted dolphin-side out in 14K gold pendant with fixed bail. Vlasto 689; HN Italy 965. 11.84 grams total. Nude youth on horse galloping left, shield in left hand; ΣI to right / Taras astride dolphin left, holding wreath in his outstretched right hand; ΤΑΡΑΣ behind, ΛΥ below. XF coin with soft details, reddish toning in crevices, mounted in a custom, flat-sided bezel with four prongs. Estimate: $600-$900.

1643. ANCIENT GREEK, Kings of Macedon, AR tetradrachm, Philip III Arrhidaios (323-317 BC), 323-300 BC, mounted bust-side out in 14K gold pendant with fixed bail. Price P162. 24.27 grams total. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin headdress / BAΣIΛEΩΣ - ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ Zeus seated left, holding eagle in right hand, scepter in left. Deeply struck XF coin, well centered and chunky, richly toned all over and mounted in a custom, flat-sided bezel with three prongs. Estimate: $500-$750.

1644. ANCIENT GREEK, Kings of Macedon, AR drachm, Alexander III (“the Great”), 336-323 BC, mounted bust-side out in 14K gold pendant with fixed bail. 5.58 grams total. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle in right hand, scepter in left. VF coin with soft details and struck slightly off center, mounted in a dainty, custom, flat-sided bezel with four prongs. Estimate: $350-$500.

1645. ANCIENT GREEK, Kings of Macedon, AR drachm, Alexander III (“the Great”), 336-323 BC, mounted bust-side out in 14K gold pendant with fixed bail. 5.53 grams total. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle in right hand, scepter in left. XF coin with good details and lightly toned, mounted in a dainty, custom, flat-sided bezel with three prongs. Estimate: $350-$500.

Ancient Roman

1646. ANCIENT ROMAN, Roman Republic, Rome mint, AR didrachm, Anonymous, 225-212 BC, Janus / Jupiter in quadriga, mounted bust-side out in 14K gold pendant with fixed bail. Crawford-28/3; RBW-63; RSC-23. 9.98 grams total. Laureate head of Janus / Jupiter standing right in galloping quadriga driven by Victory, holding scepter and reins and brandishing thunderbolt; ROMA incuse on tablet below. Lightly toned XF coin with interesting motif of Janus as a two-faced deity, mounted in a custom, flat-sided bezel with four prongs. Estimate: $300-$450.

1647. BYZANTINE EMPIRE, Constantinople mint, 4th officina, AV solidus, Maurice Tiberius, 582-602 AD, mounted bust-side out in 18K gold pendant with fixed bail. DOC 5d; MIBE 6; SB 478. 7.93 grams total. Helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; CONOB in exergue. XF coin with details somewhat soft and off-center, mounted in a custom, flat-sided bezel with four prongs. Estimate: $500-$750.

1648. BYZANTINE EMPIRE, Constantinople mint, AV solidus, Constans II, 641-668 AD, mounted bust-side out in 18K gold pendant with fixed bail and diamonds. Sear 956. 9.21 grams total. Crowned and draped bust facing, holding globus cruciger / Cross potent set on three steps, CONOB in exergue. AU coin with bold detail, mounted in a custom, flat-sided bezel with a thick gold bail and diamonds, an impressive setting. Estimate: $500-$750.

Shipwreck Artifacts

Witte Leeuw, sunk in 1613 off St. Helena Island, west of Africa

1649. Chinese blue-on-white porcelain bowl, Ming Dynasty, very rare provenance, ex-Witte Leeuw (1613), ex-SothebyParke-Bernet. 175 grams. 2” tall x 5¾” in diameter. A beautiful bowl with a floral-ribbon design in very deep and vivid blue under glaze, the slightly scalloped rim nearly intact save for the loss of a small triangular piece and the restoration of a larger section glued back into place, one of very few pieces recovered from this lesser-known wreck of a homebound Dutch East Indiaman by Robert Sténuit and team in 1976, featured in a National Geographic magazine in 1978. From the Witte Leeuw (1613), pedigreed to the Sotheby-Parke-Bernet auction of March 15, 1977, with sticker that says “Recovered from the wreck of the Dutch East-Indiaman, sunk off the Island of St. Helena in 1613” (oddly omitting the ship’s name), and to Sedwick Auction 5, with original lot-tag 1325 and photo-certificate, plus the original National Geographic magazine of October 1978. Estimate: $350-$500.

Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

1650. Small silver plate, ex-Atocha (1622). 191 grams. 9” diameter, 1” deep. Bright and shiny, much pitting where silver has worn away, but otherwise intact and attractive, a great piece for display. From the Atocha (1622), with original plastic tag and Fisher photo-certificate 85A-A475, as well as 1986 investor division paperwork. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

1651. Small natural emerald, 0.33 carat, Grade 2B, ex-Atocha (1622). roughly ¼” x 1/8” . Rather pyramidshaped, light green, opaque Colombian stone with lots of inclusions. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher certificate 63418. SOLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE 1715 FLEET SOCIETY. Estimate: $200-$300.

Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

Note: These artifacts recovered by Captain Tracy Bowden are important as being from the only division of Concepción artifacts ever made by the Dominican Republic.

1652. Large lignum vitae double pulley, including sheave, ex- Concepción (1641). 3892 grams. 9” x 7½” x 7. Unusual double pulley with both sheaves, amazingly well preserved (shipwreck wooden artifacts are understandably rare), completely intact and heavy, with mottled dark- to light-brown color. From the Concepción (1641), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic, and accompanied by the July 1996 issue of National Geographic signed by Captain Tracy Bowden on his article “Gleaning Treasure from the Silver Bank.” Estimate: $250-$375.

1653. Blue-and-white glazed Delftware plate with plastic stand, ex-Concepción (1641). 426 grams. roughly 8½” in diameter x 1½” tall. Mostly intact painted pottery with large blue swirls of color over dark gray beneath, some orangish tinting and encrustation on both sides. From the Concepción (1641), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic, and accompanied by the July 1996 issue of National Geographic signed by Captain Tracy Bowden on his article “Gleaning Treasure from the Silver Bank.” Estimate: $200-$300.

Bannister’s Pirate Ship Golden Fleece, sunk in 1686 in Samaná Bay, Dominican Republic

1654. Orange-glazed clay porringer bowl, nearly intact, ex-pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686). 254 grams. roughly 6” x 2”. A type of bowl known as a “porringer,” used for soups and stews, with two small handles at top (this example missing one handle) and flat bottom, lovely whitepainted spiral in middle amidst a background of orange, bits of encrustation on the underside. From the pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

1655. Green-glazed clay cup, intact, ex-pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686). 164 grams. 3” tall. Small graduated cylinder with most of medium-green glaze intact, original orange clay peeking through, a very attractive artifact for display. From the pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

1656. White-glazed stoneware cup with handle, intact, ex-pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686). 169 grams. 3¾” tall, 3” diameter. Simple cup with lots of crazing on exterior, intact except for missing pieces of lip and old hole (possibly intentional, from its time) near handle. From the pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

1657. Blue-and-white glazed Delftware handled mug or pitcher, intact except for some glaze, ex-pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686). 228 grams. 4½” tall. Charming little Delftware piece, with lots of crazing where painting has chipped off and yellow background visible, otherwise intact, great for display. From the pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

1658. Blue-and-white glazed Delftware plate, mostly intact, ex-pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686). 262 grams. roughly 8¼” diameter, ¾” tall. Despite some missing edges, the flowers-and-birds motif in middle is very clear with all the blue-and-white glazing intact. From the pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

1659. Blue-, white-, and red-glazed Delftware teacup, nearly intact, ex-pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686). 59 grams. 2” tall, 3” diameter at top. Small teacup with unusual blue, white, and red paintings of flowers, intact except for small chips in lip, a matching pattern with next lot. From the pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

1660. Blue-, white-, and red-glazed Delftware saucer, intact, ex-pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686). 66 grams. 4¼” diameter, ¾” tall. Same swirling blue, white and red decorations, lots of crazing, a matching pattern with previous lot. From the pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

1661. Section of an iron canister-shot with many lead balls, ex-pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686). 598 grams total. roughly 5” x 3” x 3”. Probably originally a cylindrical stack of small balls or grapeshot with a metal plate on either end, which, when shot from a cannon, would spread out and hit targets over a wide area, here simply a dark agglomeration of many small 5/8” diameter balls, spiky pieces of wood, and imprint from a cloth that likely covered or contained the whole piece. From the pirate ship Golden Fleece (1686), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $150-$225.

Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

1662. Ornate silver shaker (pounce box), ex-1715 Fleet. 313 grams. 2¾” cube. A very rare silver relic that is as beautiful and functional as the day it was made, with intact and unblemished lateral embossed designs and finely engraved details in the lid (separate), just a tiny corner-chip in the lid and verdigris in one corner of the undecorated inside of the box, the lid designed with eighteen small holes in a floral pattern in a concave circle on the top for sprinkling a fine powder (pounce) over fresh manuscripts to prevent the ink from bleeding and smearing, truly one of the finest silver artifacts recovered from any Spanish wreck but particularly from the 1715 Fleet. From the 1715 Fleet, with Queens Jewels LLC photo-certificate F040818 (tag 77225) and thirteen-page dissertation about its design and conservation. Estimate: $7,500-up.

1663. Solid silver coat-of-arms seal with spiral-shaped handle, ex-1715 Fleet. 178 grams. 3¾” long, 1” in diameter. An attractive and sturdy silver handle with a small, hollow, threaded receptacle at one end and the other flat end showing an incuse crowned coat of arms that consists of crude, hand-engraved crowned castles and lions and another figure in a repeating pattern, for use as an important dignitary’s seal, very solid and intact except for small patches of corrosion, nicely toned, an elegant and significant item from this highly popular wreck. From the 1715 Fleet, with Fisher photo-certificate 11535B. Estimate: $5,000-up.

1664. Four sections of preserved rope, ex-1715 Fleet. 110 grams total. three pieces of 3½” x 5” and one piece of ½” x 2”. Intact rope from shipwrecks is almost never found, these pieces saved by entombment in a solid “EO” (encrusted object) that was broken apart in conservation, now consisting of three large, complete, multi-strand pieces and a fourth piece that is just one small strand. From the Rio Mar site of the 1715 Fleet, with original Cobb Coin Co (Mel Fisher) plastic tag 41369 and Daniel Frank Sedwick certificate from 2000. Estimate: $200-$300.

Guadalupe and Tolosa, sunk in 1724 off Samaná Bay, Dominican Republic

1665. Gold pendant with diamonds and emeralds, ex-Tolosa (1724), Borrell Plate, Smithsonian Plate. 20.08 grams. 43.86mm x 34.03mm x 5.42mm. Estimate: $35,000-up.

The importance of this dazzling medallion pendant cannot be overstated, both in its own time as either a reliquary or the formal neck badge of a Spanish holy order, and in modern times as a published relic from a once highly publicized shipwreck salvage from 1979. The late 16th/ early 17th century design in high-karat gold (XRF-tested at 21K) consists of a central oval medallion within a thick scrollwork frame containing eight emeralds (four on each side) and eleven table-cut diamonds. The central medallion, held in place by four prongs, was probably previously enameled with a portrait or scene and/or housed a religious relic. The scrollwork is free of cracks and in normal condition for its age, with a slight front-to-back bend at top that may have been original, although there is compression of the central gold bezels and noticeable trauma to the emeralds, which are set from both sides of the piece. The very rare table-cut diamonds are intact and show only minor abrasions and bearding on the edge of some of the table facets, overall in remarkable condition for the age.

While a piece like this is normally construed as a reliquary, we note that its design is almost identical to a ca.-1700 enameled badge of the Holy Order of the Inquisition shown on page 117 of Jewels in Spain 1500-1800, by Priscilla Muller (1972). Furthermore, as related in the Borell books in which the present piece is photographed, it was found along with a diamond-encrusted Order of Santiago medallion and many pearls (necklaces, no doubt), in addition to other similar jewels and the remains of a wooden box (note the book tallies only half the emeralds by considering the front and back stones to be one and the same, which they are not, and also note that the previously misshapen jump-ring at top has been professionally straightened). Either way, it is logical to speculate that these pieces were the possessions of a Spaniard noble, perhaps even royalty.

It goes without saying that the salvage of the “Quicksilver Galleons” Guadalupe and Tolosa was a major archeological highlight of 1979, which also saw the publication of a National Geographic article by the Smithsonian’s Mendel Peterson about the find, including a photo of some of the jewels and pearls found with this piece. While that article did tabulate the amount of lives lost, unfortunately we cannot locate a passenger list that could give clues as to this fabulous jewel’s 18th-century owner. Quoting the Smithsonian (Dudnick) book in which this piece is also pictured (note the accurate emerald count, by the way): “Who was the owner of the pendant decorated with eight emeralds and twenty-two diamonds, and why was he going on such a voyage?” In any event, his loss was our gain, and now we are honored to be able to auction this unique and highly important published piece that will surely be a major trophy in its next owner’s collection. From the Tolosa (1724), found April 11, 1979, by diver Tony Armstrong, aboard the salvage vessel Hickory, as described in the book The Quicksilver Galleons, by Pedro Borrell (1984), on page 106 of which this piece is photographed, also pictured on page 117 of Borell’s 1983 book Arqueología submarina en la República Dominicana (2nd ed.), and on page 30 of Treasure of the Quicksilver Galleons, by Susan Dudnick Boer (Smithsonian, 1982), accompanied by a copy of the December 1979 issue of National Geographic containing the article “Graveyard of the Quicksilver Galleons,” by Mendel Peterson, and Sedwick photo-certificate.

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1666. Earthenware “olive” jar, intact, partially encrusted, with wooden stand, ex-Guadalupe (1724). 2969 grams. 9” tall, 8” diameter at shoulders. Spanish-manufactured clay beehive olive jar with small rolled lip, intact with a large smear of white encrustation over its light tan base, accompanied by a metal chain with tag that indicates it came specifically from the Guadalupe wreck, plus a small wooden stand and some dried olive pits for good measure. FRAGILE - PICK UP IN PERSON ONLY. From the Guadalupe (1724), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic and copy of the article “Graveyard of the Quicksilver Galleons” by Mendel Peterson from the December 1979 issue of National Geographic Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1667. Green-glazed earthenware “olive” jar with wooden stand, ex-Guadalupe (1724). 3903 grams. 11” tall, 9” diameter at shoulders. Large Spanish clay beehive jar with prominent horizontal ribbing and lots of original green glazing and large rolled lip, intact with some minor scrapes to lip, accompanied by a metal chain with tag that says Guadalupe (the specific wrecksite that yielded it), plus a small wooden stand. FRAGILE - PICK UP IN PERSON ONLY. From the Guadalupe (1724), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic and copy of the article “Graveyard of the Quicksilver Galleons” by Mendel Peterson from the December 1979 issue of National Geographic Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1668. Small pewter plate with London maker’s marks on bottom, intact, ex(1724). 358 grams. 8½” Medium gray with some light pitting, interesting multiple markings on bottom, as follows: two LONDON touch-marks, two stamps with renderings of a flying insect, one small stamp “TF,” and a hand-scribed pentagram. From the (1724), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic and copy of the article “Graveyard of the Quicksilver Galleons” by Mendel Peterson from the December 1979 issue of National Geographic.

1669. Glass powder-bottle with pewter cap, intact, ex-Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724). 154 grams. 4½” x 2½” x 2”. Lovely delicate eight-sided bottle with opaque and pearlized hand-blown glass, completely intact with even its original cap (now frozen in place) and dried contents inside. From the Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic and copy of the article “Graveyard of the Quicksilver Galleons” by Mendel Peterson from the December 1979 issue of National Geographic Estimate: $600-$900.

1670. Small glass cup with etched pattern, intact, ex-Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724). 102 grams. 3” tall. Amazingly well-preserved shipwreck find, an opaque hand-blown glass cup or shot glass with a pattern around the rim showing flowers and triangular cross-hatching, minor chips but no worse for the wear. From the Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic and copy of the article “Graveyard of the Quicksilver Galleons” by Mendel Peterson from the December 1979 issue of National Geographic Estimate: $600-$900.

1671. Iron cannonball grenade with original wooden plug, intact, exGuadalupe-Tolosa (1724). 806 grams. 3” diameter. Conserved hollow ball with casting seam all around the middle meeting at a ¾” permanently wood-plugged hole, matte finish and brown all over, no rust or corrosion visible. From the Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic and copy of the article “Graveyard of the Quicksilver Galleons” by Mendel Peterson from the December 1979 issue of National Geographic. Estimate: $350-$500.

Reijgersdaal, sunk in 1747 off South Africa

1672. Intact silver fork with captain’s initials J.B. in clump with Mexican pillar dollar 1742 and small glass shards, exReijgersdaal (1747). 296 grams total. 7½” long. This is probably the most interesting and attractive shipwreck clump we have ever seen, as it combines valuable silver items of two very different fields of collecting—a coin and a fork—both choice and intact specimens, the coin with full date 1742 and the spoon with script initials J B (which happen to match those of the captain, Jan Brandt), with a thick chunk of orange “crud” in between that contains glass shards (no doubt from “onion” bottles), a bit of clay pipe stem, and a square hole where an iron spike once lay. The spike, in fact, is the reason for this agglomeration, as its sloughing oxidation not only made it all stick together but also diverted the chemical reaction from the silver. However it came about, this piece is surely one of the neatest items to come from this wreck, which yielded almost exclusively coins, or really from any wreck. From the Reijgersdaal (1747), with Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $1,500-up.

in 1752

1673. Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, tree motif, intact, ex-”Nanking Cargo” (1752), exChristie’s. 58 grams. 4½” in diameter, ¾” tall. Lovely “Blue Pine” pattern of a tall pine tree intertwined with a smaller tree, crisp details, deep colors, with original paper lot sticker still attached. From the “Nanking Cargo” (1752), pedigreed to the Christie’s (Amsterdam) auction of April/ May 1986, with original lot sticker 5529. Estimate: $250-$375.

S.S. Republic, sunk in 1865 off Georgia

1674. Lyon’s Kathairon Hair (New York) glass bottle, ex-S.S. Republic (1865). 190 grams. 6½” tall x 2” x 1¼”. As stated on the sides of this small, light-green bottle, LYON’S KATHAIRON FOR THE HAIR NEW YORK, the product within was a cure for baldness and gray hair, invented by a German-born chemist named Lyon, the thick bottle completely intact with its cork forever encased within. From the S.S. Republic (1865), with original tag and certificate R-04-02469-BE from the salvors. SOLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE 1715 FLEET SOCIETY. Estimate: $200-$300.

Avalanche, sunk in 1877 off Dorset, southeast England

1675. Large conglomerate of eleven tin matchboxes with hundreds of wooden matches, ex-Avalanche (1877), ex-Peter Liddy. 2500 grams total. roughly 10” x 6” x 6”. From a New Zealand-bound shipwreck that sank in a matter of minutes after colliding with another ship, drowning all 59 passengers and almost all of the crew, a stable but fragile orangish conglomerate of embossed matchboxes, wooden matches, and thick encrustation, impressive and fascinating. not to mention the rarity of the shipwreck itself (first object we have ever seen or heard of from this wreck). From the Avalanche, sunk in 1877 off Dorset, southeast England, pedigreed to the Peter Liddy Collection, with an article about it by Peter Liddy in Australia Gem & Treasure magazine (ca. 1999). Estimate: $500-up.

RMS Empress of Ireland, sunk in 1914 off the mouth of the Saint Lawrence River in Canada

1676. Silver-plated sugar bowl, stamped with Canadian Pacific Railway logo on side and Mappin & Webb’s Prince’s Plate (London) logo on bottom, ex- Empress of Ireland (1914), ex-Malone. 185 grams. 5” in diameter x 2” tall. The Empress of Ireland was a Royal Mail ship that operated in conjunction with the Canadian Pacific Railway in the St. Lawrence River, where she was rammed in heavy fog by another ship and sunk in May of 1914, to the demise of over 1000 people, in fact Canada’s worst maritime disaster and sometimes referred to as “Canada’s Titanic.” This petal-shaped bowl, intact with most of its silver plating minus some oxidation around the rim, contains clear stamps of the Canadian Pacific Railway logo on the side and the manufacturer’s information on the bottom. From the Empress of Ireland (1914) with period postcard showing the ship and letter from salvor Bart P. Malone. Estimate: $200-$300.

Andrea Doria, sunk in 1956 off Nantucket, Massachusetts

1677. White porcelain second class dinner plate marked with crowned ITALIA logo on top and Richard Ginori maker’s mark on bottom, exAndrea Doria (1956), exKohler. 590 grams. 9½” diameter x 1½” tall. Completely intact with very little wear, only the gold trim around the outer rim partially erased, otherwise a terrific, intact, display plate. From the Andrea Doria (1956), with original letter from salvor Gary Kohler. Estimate: $200-$300.

Non-shipwreck Artifacts

Natural History

1678. Megalodon (giant shark) tooth, Miocene epoch, approx. 15 to 5 million years old, found off the Atlantic coast of the United States. 346 grams. 5” x 4½”. Large fossilized tooth from Carcharocles megalodon (meaning “big tooth,”), an extinct species of giant shark, complete minus some enamel wear and chips on edges, typical matte black root. Estimate: $350-$500.

1679. Megalodon (giant shark) tooth, Miocene epoch, approx. 15 to 5 million years old, found off the Atlantic coast of the United States. 229 grams. 5” x 3½”. Smaller fossilized tooth from Carcharocles megalodon (meaning “big tooth”), an extinct species of giant shark, this specimen with vibrant dark-gray intact enamel and serrated edges, matte black root. Estimate: $350-$500.

1680. Megalodon (giant shark) tooth, Miocene epoch, approx. 15 to 5 million years old, found off the Atlantic coast of the United States. 215 grams. 4½” x 3¾”. Nicely preserved fossilized tooth from Carcharocles megalodon (meaning “big tooth”), an extinct species of giant shark, with medium-gray satiny enamel and complete serrated edges, dark gray matte root. Estimate: $350-$500.

1681. Megalodon (giant shark) tooth, Miocene epoch, approx. 15 to 5 million years old, found off the Atlantic coast of the United States. 159 grams. 4½” x 3½”. Small, complete fossilized tooth from Carcharocles megalodon (meaning “big tooth”), an extinct species of giant shark, with polished gray enamel, intact serrated edges, and matte dark gray root. Estimate: $350-$500.

1682. Megalodon (giant shark) tooth, Miocene epoch, approx. 15 to 5 million years old, found off the Atlantic coast of the United States. 172 grams. 4½” x 3½”. Small, light gray tooth from Carcharocles megalodon (meaning “big tooth”), an extinct species of giant shark, with muted enamel and root coloring, intact serrated edges. Estimate: $350-$500.

1683. Megalodon (giant shark) tooth, Miocene epoch, approx. 15 to 5 million years old, found off the Atlantic coast of the United States. 213 grams. 4½” x 3”. Very light gray tooth from Carcharocles megalodon (meaning “big tooth”), an extinct species of giant shark, with most of enamel intact, sharp serrated edges, and light brown root. Estimate: $350-$500.

1684. Megalodon (giant shark) tooth, Miocene epoch, approx. 15 to 5 million years old, found off the Atlantic coast of the United States. 129 grams. 4¼” x 3¼”. Relatively small tooth from Carcharocles megalodon (meaning “big tooth”), an extinct species of giant shark, in near-perfect condition with tri-color enamel and root, complete serrated edges. Estimate: $350-$500.

Arms / Armor / Militaria

Cannons / cannonballs / artillery

1685. Bronze swivel-cannon, probably from the Dutch East Indies, 1700s, with ornate mahogany stand. 67 lb. 29” long, up to 6” in diameter. A classic original cannon in perfect size for portable display, with 1½” bore, 1¼” trunnions, and 2” cascabel, prominent touchhole, dark bronze color with lovely patina, the yoke and ornate stand (approx. 12” x 12” x 8”) from a later period but ideal for showing off this lovely piece. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 10 (lot 1351), with photo-certificate. Pickup or special delivery only. Estimate: $7,000-up.

1686. Large bronze signal cannon (mortar), Spanish colonial (1500s1600s). 3629 grams. 4½” tall x 3¾” in diameter. Heavy, darkly patinated cannon, used either to send up signals or to test powder, with intact touch-hole near bottom, several thick horizontal rings around top, middle, and bottom. Estimate: $250-$375.

1687. Medium-sized bronze signal cannon (mortar), Spanish colonial (1500s1600s). 2563 grams. 4” tall x 3¼” in diameter. Used in Spanish America either to send up signals or to test powder, this specimen very dark, rather shiny and typically squat with a flat bottom, intact touch-hole at bottom, and several horizontal rings around bottom, middle and top. Estimate: $200-$300.

1688. Small bronze signal cannon (mortar), Spanish colonial (1500s-1600s). 2155 grams. 3” diameter x 3½” tall. Crude, small, flatbottomed cannon typically used either to send up signals or to test powder, the metal surface on this one mottled and uneven, with intact touchhole near bottom and evenly spaced horizontal rings. Estimate: $200-$300.

1689. Flintlock pistol, probably Ottoman or Eastern European, 1800s. 933 grams. 17” long, 10” barrel. Well-worn piece sporting two ornate silver cuffs and silver and brass flowers-and-circles inlays (some peeling) over a walnut stock, its metal furniture not in the best condition and probably not functional but attractive for display. Estimate: $200-$300.

Miscellaneous

1690. Large iron Nuremburg (“Armada”) chest (late 1500s to mid-1600s), with inner box and original keys (operational). 138 lb. 32” x 17” x 16½”. A choice example of a “treasure safe” from a European castle or manor house from the time of the Spanish Armada (hence the nickname), with disguised keyhole on top, ornate false keyhole in front, fully functional seven-bolt locking mechanism with cusps in back to prevent prying, typical inner box to one side for holding the most valuable items, which has its own key but does not open, the exterior with large C-shaped handles on the sides and two straps in front to hold down padlock-loops on the lid when shut. This specimen is intact except for a couple missing rivets on top, and no cover plate inside the top lid, with original painting on outside that shows a different flower in each panel. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 11 (lot 1498), with photo-certificate. Pickup or special delivery only. Estimate: $5,000-up.

1691. Los Doblones de a Ocho Escudos, by Ignacio Gutiérrez Delgado, 2024, Second Edition, set number 8 of 350.

The newly released second edition of Los Doblones de a Ocho Escudos by Ignacio Gutiérrez Delgado is a comprehensive work in two volumes written in Spanish on all eight escudos, including a thorough investigation into their history and relevance in the world of collecting and investment. This iconic gold denomination—struck across hundreds of years in both the Old and New Worlds—stands as a paramount coin in the commerce of many nations.

Through extensive research and expert interviews, dedicated numismatist Ignacio Gutiérrez Delgado has written the premier reference work on the 8 escudos. This work contains over 681 pages filled with detailed, full-color images to illustrate the many different countries, mints, dates, and varieties represented across the denomination. Delgado’s research delves deep into the minting process and the meaning behind all elements of 8 escudos designs across the ages. Expert numismatists from around the world were consulted to provide in-depth analysis across the different types of 8 escudos as well as the motivations involved in collecting this denomination. Current market and auction results along with rarity and grading guides are offered throughout the work to assist both new and experienced collectors of 8 escudos. Even nonSpanish readers will find this work to be a bountiful reference guide to 8 escudos coinage.

This hardcover set is housed in a presentation box and each set is individually numbered out of a total print run of just 350 sets. This set is copy number 8 and highly collectible as such. Estimate: $250-$375.

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Gold Cobs of Spain

Philip III

Seville

1692. SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer G, NGC XF details / damaged. Cal-197; Fr-189; KM-20. 6.76 grams. Very small, thick flan with flat spots and some surface graininess, most of shield with full S-G, off-center cross, light toning and luster. NGC #8375450-004. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

Gold Cobs of the New World

Bogotá, Colombia

Cob 1 escudo

1693. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 1 escudo, Philip V, assayer not visible (ca. 1730). Cal-Type 211; KM-22; Fr-9a. 3.37 grams. XF with bold upper half of shield and full cross, streak of dark encrustation or oxidation on the reverse. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

Shipwreck Coins and Paper Money

Atocha, sunk

Florida

Potosí 8R

in 1622 west of Key West,

1694. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4. KM-10; Cal-Type 164. 18.92 grams. Pitted shield side but with full cross, desirable as a State Release piece (indicated by the SR on the certificate). With original Fisher tag and photo-certificate SR 1526. Estimate: $300-$450.

1695. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4. KM-10; Cal-Type 164. 13.79 grams. Corroded yet solid piece, desirable as a low-number certified 1983 recovery piece salvaged prior to the “Mother Lode” find in 1985. With original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 82-451 from 1983 (pre-”Mother Lode”). Estimate: $300-$450.

Santa Margarita, sunk in 1622 west of Key

West, Florida

1696. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 3. KM-10; Cal-Type 164. 11.97 grams. Thin along the edge from corrosion but with a fair amount of shield and cross detail visible. With original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 4727. Estimate: $500-$750.

1697. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4. KM-10; Cal-Type 164. 6.91 grams. Thin along the edges from corrosion but with some shield and cross detail, dark gray toning, mislabeled as a 4 reales on the tag and the certificate. With original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 11,292. Estimate: $300-$450.

“Dry Tortugas Wreck,” sunk ca. 1622 west of Key West, Florida

1698. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer D. S-M18; KM-37.2; Cal-Type 146. 4.59 grams. Rather thin from corrosion with some holes in the center but with nearly complete (if a little weak) shield and cross plus visible assayer, scarce wreck provenance and neat pedigree to our first auction!. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 1, with original lot-tag 118 and original Seahawk tag and certificate 90-1A.628.0077. Estimate: $250-$375.

1699. COLOMBIA, Cartagena, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (A) to right, mintmark RN to left (1621-22), rare. Restrepo-M41.1; S-C2; KM-3.2; Cal-1533. 9.35 grams. Rare coin, especially from this wreck, corroded but with most of the shield and cross visible, full king’s ordinal IIII in obverse legend. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 15, with original lot-tag 389 and photo-certificate. Estimate: $500-$750.

São José, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa

1700. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer D, NGC Shipwreck Effect (São José Shipwreck Label). S-M18; KM-44.3; Cal-Type 162. Solid piece with some pitting, partial shield with clear assayer at left, decent cross detail. NGC #1973862-022. With (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $175-$250.

1701. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible, NGC Genuine (Sao Jose). Heavily corroded with partial shield and cross detail. NGC #3640355-088. Estimate: $125-$200.

1702. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 2, NGC Shipwreck Effect (São José Shipwreck Label). KM-10; Cal-Type 164. Solid coin with light surface corrosion, full yet widely doubled shield and cross. NGC #1973357-010. Estimate: $250-$375.

1703. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 2, NGC Shipwreck Effect (São José Shipwreck Label). KM-10; Cal-Type 164. Solid, dark gray-toned piece with bold, nearly complete shield and cross, mintmark visible (also probably assayer T), better quality than usually seen from this wreck. NGC #1973357-015. Estimate: $250-$375.

1704. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 2, NGC Shipwreck Effect (São José Shipwreck Label). KM-10; Cal-Type 164. Somewhat corroded but with full shield and nice cross (both a bit doubled). NGC #1973357-048. Estimate: $250-$375.

1705. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 2, NGC Shipwreck Effect (São José Shipwreck Label). KM-10; Cal-Type 164. Nearly complete shield and cross (the latter a bit doubled), lightly corroded with surface encrustation. NGC #1973357-031. Estimate: $250-$375.

1706. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 2, NGC Shipwreck Effect (São José Shipwreck Label). KM-10; Cal-Type 164. Some surface corrosion, partial shield, decent cross detail. NGC #1973357-041. Estimate: $250-$375. 1707. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 2, NGC Shipwreck Effect (São José Shipwreck Label). KM-10; Cal-Type 164. Very corroded shield side but with a choice full cross. NGC #1973357-022. Estimate: $250-$375. 1708. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 2, NGC Shipwreck Effect (São José Shipwreck Label). KM-10; CalType 164. Most of shield and cross visible amid minor pitting, king’s ordinal visible in obverse legend, a few dark encrustation spots. NGC #1973357-028. Estimate: $250-$375.

1709. SPAIN, Seville, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, NGC Shipwreck Effect (São José Shipwreck Label). Cal-Type 171. A bit corroded with weak shield side yet featuring a nice, bold cross. NGC #1973711-015. With original Herman Moro tag and certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.

1710. SPAIN, mint uncertain, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, NGC Shipwreck Effect (São José). Corroded piece with dark surfaces, partial shield and cross detail. NGC #3500466-017. Estimate: $150-$225.

1711. SPAIN, Seville, cob 4 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible, NGC Shipwreck Effect (Sao Jose). Dark, corroded piece but with a fair amount of shield and cross detail, misidentified as Potosí on the label. NGC #3500466-042. Estimate: $125-$200.

1712. SPAIN, Seville, cob 4 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible, flipover double-strike error, NGC Genuine (Sao Jose). Irregularly corroded piece, curiously with traces of a cross on the shield side and vice versa from a rare type of double-strike where the coin flipped over in between blows. NGC #3596588-082. Estimate: $125-$200.

1713. SPAIN, Seville, cob 4 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible, NGC Shipwreck Effect (Sao Jose). Nice obverse with bold partial shield, pitted reverse with some cross detail, small edge-crack (as made), dark gray toning all over. NGC #3500466-033. Estimate: $125-$200.

“Lucayan Beach Wreck,” sunk ca. 1628

off Grand Bahama Island

1714. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible, ex-Spink. KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 10.36 grams. Solid piece with surface pitting, some shield detail and weak denomination 4, nice cross. With Sedwick certificate from 2003 and original Spink advertising booklet from the 1960s. Estimate: $350-$500.

Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

The Silver Banks Treasure Collection of Cobs from the Concepción

1715. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer D. 24.81 grams. Nice example from this wreck with bold shield and mintmark / assayer, rather untouched reverse with bold full cross and much luster, two natural edge-cracks. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

1716. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 25.68 grams. Nice, solid piece with very minor corrosion around the edges, bold shield and choice full cross, some light graffiti scratches on the reverse. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

1717. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 27.17 grams. Dark gray-toned piece with light surface corrosion yet full weight, choice full and bold shield and cross. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

1718. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 12.97 grams. Choice piece with very light surface corrosion, bold shield with clear denomination 4 to right, nice full cross. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

1719. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (1630s). S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1458. 23.92 grams. Nice, solid example with light surface corrosion, nearly complete shield and full cross (both with doubling). With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

1720. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (early 1630s). KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 25.01 grams. Neat, circular piece with bold full shield and cross (if somewhat doubled), clear denomination 8 with flat top to right. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

1721. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1630s). KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 26.83 grams. Darkly toned XF piece with no noticeable corrosion, full shield plus bold king’s ordinal in legend, choice cross, struck on a rather thick planchet. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

1722. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1630s). KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 23.80 grams. Corroded yet possessing a nearly full shield and a choice complete cross, darkly toned obverse. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

1723. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1630s). KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 23.61 grams. Irregularly shaped cob with some shield and cross detail amid some flat areas, bold king’s ordinal in the legend, minor corrosion mostly around the edges. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $200-$300.

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1724. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (P). S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 21.33 grams. Corroded yet solid with partial shield, weak cross. With blue folio-type certificate 67457. Estimate: $175-$250.

1725. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (P). S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 18.73 grams. Quite pitted but with some bold shield and cross detail still showing. Housed in a large folio-type certificate 67572 with original certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $175-$250.

Lastdrager, sunk in 1653 off the Shetland Isles, north of Scotland

1726. GERMAN STATES, Emden (Holy Roman Empire), 28 stuber (2/3 thaler / 1 gulden), Ferdinand II (1624-37). KM-10.1. 16.86 grams. Darkly toned piece with light surface corrosion and encrustation, scarce provenance. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 9, with original lot-tag 661 and Sedwick certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.

Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico

1727. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible, ex-MAREX. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 14.20 grams. Corroded with some shield and cross detail showing. With original MAREX tag and photo-certificate 91-8R-4286. Estimate: $250-$375. 1728. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer D. S-M18a; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 13.78 grams. Irregularly corroded piece with thin edges, decent amount of shield and cross detail including clear denomination 8. With original MAREX tag 90-8R-5247 and certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.

“Jupiter Wreck” (San Miguel Arcángel),

sunk in 1659 off the east coast of Florida

1729. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, ex-Leo. SP37a; KM-21. 8.75 grams. Thin from heavy corrosion (exact variety not discernible) but with visible date between pillars, desirable certification to this popular wreck. With original Peter Leo certificate (state tag 17399). Estimate: $200-$300.

Consolación, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador

1730. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, probably Charles II, date and assayer not visible. 12.58 grams. Heavily corroded with smooth surfaces and minimal design showing, scattered cleaning scratches. With HRC tag and certificate 1733. Estimate: $150-$225. 1731. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 1 real, 1665 E. S-P37a; KM-13; Cal-767. 2.80 grams. Choice piece with nice bold cross above clear date, pillars rather doubled but with enough of the date visible, one of the better examples we’ve handled. With certificate. Estimate: $125-$200.

Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

1732. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 20.67 grams. Solid piece with bold partial shield and cross, no significant corrosion but with polished surfaces. Estimate: $150-$225.

1733. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1681 L. S-M21; KM-46; Cal-642. 20.48 grams. Choice full date, mintmark, and assayer all visible on this somewhat corroded yet solid cob. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

1734. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer L. S-M21; KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 23.71 grams. Partial shield and cross plus full assayer, very light corrosion, interesting reverse striking pattern. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

1735. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer L. S-M21; KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 18.93 grams. Rather smooth from corrosion but with clear oML visible. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $175-$250.

1736. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer L. S-M21; KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 22.25 grams. Broad, irregularly shaped piece with partial shield and cross amid flat areas, thin edge-crack (as made). Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $150-$225.

1737. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 25.22 grams. Thick, irregularly shaped cob with bold partial shield plus nearly complete (and slightly doubled) cross, minor surface corrosion. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

1738. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 22.63 grams. Corroded and polished, partial shield and cross with some doubling, flat peripheries. Estimate: $150-$225.

1739. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer L. S-M21; KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 24.53 grams. Oddly shaped piece with bold partial shield and cross, barely visible assayer, lightly corroded surfaces and darkly toned (particularly the obverse). Estimate: $150-$225.

1740. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 21.02 grams. Corroded yet solid with some shield and cross detail showing. Estimate: $150-$225.

1741. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 20.02 grams. Solid piece with corroded and polished surfaces, partial shield with clear denomination 8 visible, some cross detail also present. Estimate: $150-$225.

1742. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 18.86 grams. Corroded with partial shield and denomination 8 visible, rather decent and full cross, several small edge-cracks. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $150-$225.

1743. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 14.84 grams. Corroded piece with dark gray surfaces, some weak design details visible, crack on edge (as made). Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $150-$225.

1744. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 19.06 grams. Unusually shaped piece with one corner turned upward, weak yet nearly complete shield and cross with significant doubling on the latter. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $150-$225.

1745. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 16.52 grams. Silvery and a bit thin on the edges from corrosion with a weak shield but a rather nice cross, some spots of dark encrustation on the reverse. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $150-$225.

1746. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 16.46 grams. Corroded piece with smooth shield side, some cross detail visible, narrow edge-crack (as made). Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $125-$200.

1747. MEXICO, Mexico City, lot of ten cob 1R and ½R, Philip IV or Charles II, assayer L or not visible. 17.52 grams total. Choice group of minors with seven 1R (one with assayer L visible) and three ½R present, all with bold shields / monograms and crosses, difficult to find from this wreck in quantity and quality. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

1748. MEXICO, Mexico City, lot of ten cob 1R and ½R, Philip IV or Charles II, assayer L or not visible. 16.86 grams total. Another choice group of minors from this wreck with six 1R (one with assayer L visible) and four ½R (one with partial date 1673?), all with bold shields / monograms and crosses. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

1749. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 1 real, 1667 E. S-P37a; KM-13; Calunl (Type 206). 0.97 gram. Thin from corrosion but with clear date below partial pillars, cross a bit weak but also dated along with some visible edge legend. With generic certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $70-$100.

1750. SPAIN, Seville, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. Cal-Type 117. 22.29 grams. Rare type from this wreck, crudely struck on an irregular planchet as usual for the type, with bold partial shield and cross. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

1751. BRAZIL, 300 reis, Afonso VI, crowned-300 countermark (1663) on a Spanish cob 4 reales of Philip IV, assayer not visible, very rare. Gomes-46.01; LMB-11; KM-unl (18 for type). 6.82 grams. Very rare type from this wreck but also a rare peninsular host for the bold 300-reis countermark on the cross side, partial shield visible, light surface corrosion. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $500-$750.

Het Huis te Cruyenstein, sunk in 1698 off South Africa

1752. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 23.75 grams. Solid and thick piece with partial shield and cross, desirable provenance. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

1753. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 23.19 grams. Nearly complete shield (with king’s ordinal below) and cross on this thick, lightly corroded piece with a desirable provenance. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

1754. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 23.54 grams. Corroded with patches of dark encrustation yet solid with decent cross detail, scarce wreck provenance. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

Merestein, sunk in 1702 off South Africa

1755. NETHERLANDS (Spanish), Brabant, mint uncertain, portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, date not visible. KM-72.1. 25.40 grams. Somewhat corroded with date and mintmark not quite visible but otherwise well detailed with full bust and most legends showing. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $150-$225.

1756. NETHERLANDS (United), Campen, “rider” ducatoon, 1666. Delm-1039; KM-61.1. 21.86 grams. Nicely detailed piece despite surface corrosion with bold date in legend, scarce date (R1 in Delmonte). Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

1757. NETHERLANDS (United), Westfriesland, “rider” ducatoon, 1673. Delm-1019; KM-46.1. 32.28 grams. Largely corrosion-free (very solid) but somewhat low in contrast, the legends all bold, well toned with some gold streaks as well. Estimate: $200-$300.

1758. NETHERLANDS (United), Westfriesland, “rider” ducatoon, 1678, date in cartouche below arms, very rare. Delm-unl (cf. 1020); KM-68. 29.63 grams. A bit corroded but with a very bold date that is not listed in Delmonte for this type, crude edges as made, crack on edge and two pits on obverse. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $300-$450.

1759. NETHERLANDS (United), Gelderland, “rider” ducatoon, 1674. Delm-1009; KM-41.1. 22.89 grams. Moderately corroded but solid with most details visible including clear date, dull gray-toned surfaces. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $175-$250.

1760. NETHERLANDS (United), Gelderland, “rider” ducatoon, date not visible. Delm-1009; KM-41.1. 24.92 grams. Corroded but with bold rider design. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $175-$250.

1761. NETHERLANDS (United), mint uncertain, “rider” ducatoon “biscuit” (encrusted as found), date not visible. 38.48 grams total. Dark, very thick “biscuit” of a heavily encrusted coin. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/ conservator. Estimate: $150-$225.

1762. NETHERLANDS (United), mint uncertain, “rider” ducatoon “biscuit” (encrusted as found), date not visible. 30.71 grams total. Thick, dark encrusted “biscuit.” Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $150-$225.

Association, sunk in 1707 off the Isles of Scilly, south west of England

Lima

1763. PERU, Lima, cob 8 reales, Charles II, 1686(?) R. S-L7; KM-24; Cal-Type 104. 23.59 grams. Corroded yet solid piece, probably dated 1686 but with the final digit between pillars not certain though with clear assayer R, decent cross side detail, desirable type from this wreck. Estimate: $150-$225.

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DeLiefde, sunk in 1711 off the Shetland Isles, north of Scotland

1764. NETHERLANDS (Spanish), Brabant, Brussels mint, portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1634(?). KM-72.2. 26.52 grams. Somewhat corroded but with a fair amount of detail, final digit in date not certain but appears to be a 4. With generic certificate. Estimate: $175-$250.

Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

1765. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, style of 1705-12, PCGS AG details / tooled (1715 Fleet). KM-40; Cal-Type 139. 7.97 grams. Corroded with patches of dark encrustation, partial shield and decent cross detail, surface marks from post-salvage cleaning (hence the tooled designation). Note: coin is loose in the slab. PCGS #39511731. SOLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE 1715 FLEET SOCIETY. Estimate: $150-$225.

1766. MEXICO, Mexico City, lot of two cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayers not visible, encrusted as found. KM-40; Cal-Type 139. 26.50 grams total. Both covered in dark encrustation yet solid with partial shield and cross detail showing through. Estimate: $200-$300.

1767. PERU, Lima, cob 8 reales, 170(?) H. 21.60 grams. Silvery, corroded surfaces with some pillars and cross detail still visible, scarce type from the 1715 Fleet. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 13, with original lot-tag 719 and photo-certificate from 2002. Estimate: $175-$250.

Le Chameau, sunk in 1725 off Nova Scotia, Canada

1768. FRANCE, La Rochelle mint, ecu, Louis XV, 1725-H. Gad-320; KM-472.9. 21.34 grams. Darkly toned and worn from corrosion but with all details clear, especially the reverse. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 9, with original lot-tag 858. Estimate: $150-$225.

Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway

1769. NETHERLANDS (United), Westfriesland, 6 stuivers, 1724. KM-102.2. 4.42 grams. AU with mottled dark toning and spotty encrustation, scarce denomination in a popular design found in very small numbers (believed to be private money for the crew of the ship). Estimate: $200-$300.

1770. NETHERLANDS (United), Westfriesland, 6 stuivers, 1724. KM-102.2. 4.55 grams. Toned AU, knock on edge, scarce denomination in a popular design found in very small numbers (believed to be private money for the crew of the ship). Estimate: $200-$300. 1771. NETHERLANDS (United), Westfriesland, 6 stuivers, 1724. KM-102.2. 3.93 grams. Corroded with patches of dark encrustation, scarce denomination in a popular design found in very small numbers (believed to be private money for the crew of the ship). Estimate: $200-$300.

1772. NETHERLANDS (United), Westfriesland, 6 stuivers, 1724. KM-102.2. 3.77 grams. Corroded, around AU piece with dark surfaces, spots of rusty encrustation on the ship side, scarce denomination in a popular design found in very small numbers (believed to be private money for the crew of the ship). Estimate: $200-$300.

1773. NETHERLANDS (United), Westfriesland, 6 stuivers, 1724. KM-102.2. 3.70 grams. Corroded and lightly encrusted AU piece, scarce denomination in a popular design found in very small numbers (believed to be private money for the crew of the ship). Estimate: $200-$300.

1774. NETHERLANDS (United), Westfriesland, 6 stuivers, 1724. KM-102.2. 4.84 grams. Toned AU with lightly corroded surfaces, scarce denomination in a popular design found in very small numbers (believed to be private money for the crew of the ship). Estimate: $200-$300.

1775. NETHERLANDS (United), Westfriesland, 6 stuivers, 1724. KM-102.2. 4.66 grams. Somewhat corroded AU piece with dark surface encrustation, scarce denomination in a popular design found in very small numbers (believed to be private money for the crew of the ship). Estimate: $200-$300.

1776. NETHERLANDS (United), Westfriesland, 6 stuivers, 1724. KM-102.2. 3.68 grams. Lightly corroded and encrusted piece with fairly sharp AU details, scarce denomination in a popular design found in very small numbers (believed to be private money for the crew of the ship). Estimate: $200-$300.

1777. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). KM-48. Mint State with very little noticeable corrosion, toned with spots of dark gray and yellow here and there. NGC #6527907-038. Estimate: $100-$150.

1778. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). KM-48. Choice piece with sharp Mint State details and plentiful mint luster, very minor corrosion noticed under magnification. NGC #6527907-039. Estimate: $100-$150.

1779. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). KM-48. Lustrous, Mint State piece with very light corrosion, golden toned hues on the reverse. NGC #6527907-040. Estimate: $100-$150.

1780. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). KM-48. Mint State with light corrosion but still with some luster, patchy dark toning on the reverse. NGC #6527907-041. Estimate: $100-$150.

1781. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). KM-48. Lightly corroded with patches of dark toning yet still lustrous in areas. NGC #6527907-042. Estimate: $100-$150. 1782. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). KM-48. Lightly corroded though still lustrous with golden toning. NGC #6527907-043. Estimate: $100-$150.

1783. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). KM-48. Corroded piece with some luster, decent reverse with light golden toning. NGC #6527907-044. Estimate: $100-$150. 1784. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). KM-48. Lustrous piece with light corrosion, spotty dark and golden toning. NGC #6527907-045. Estimate: $100-$150.

1785. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). KM-48. Dark, somewhat corroded and encrusted example with hints of luster. NGC #6527907-015. Estimate: $100-$150. 1786. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). KM-48. Fairly lustrous, well-detailed piece with light corrosion and spotty toning. NGC #6527907-016. Estimate: $100-$150. 1787. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). KM-48. Lightly corroded and encrusted piece with some retained luster amid dark spots. NGC #6527907-018. Estimate: $100-$150.

1788. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). KM-48. Dark piece with some encrustation, corroded a bit around the edges. NGC #6527907-019. Estimate: $100-$150.

1789. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). KM-48. Lightly corroded with several dark spots and minor encrustation, still retaining sharp details and quite a bit of luster. NGC #6527907-020. Estimate: $100-$150.

1790. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). KM-48. Mint State with light surface corrosion yet still lustrous, unusual dark patches with vibrant blue hues. NGC #6527907024. Estimate: $100-$150.

1791. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). KM-48. Steely gray-toned piece with sharp details and a little luster, light surface corrosion. NGC #6527907-025. Estimate: $100-$150.

1792. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). KM-48. Corroded but still well detailed, with gray-toned surfaces. NGC #6527907-026. Estimate: $100-$150.

1793. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). KM-48. Toned yet still lustrous with light surface corrosion. NGC #6527907-028. Estimate: $100-$150.

Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, Netherlands

1794. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1722 (J), rare. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1410. 21.03 grams. Rare date overall with clear 22 visible, dark and corroded along the edges but with a decent cross. With generic certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.

1795. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1732 F, NGC VF details / sea salvaged (Vliegenthart). S-M26; KM-47a; Cal-1427. 22.18 grams. Corroded with date a bit weak yet full, partial off-center shield and cross, dull gray toning with golden hues. NGC #2158671-025. Estimate: $250-$375.

1796. NETHERLANDS, mint uncertain, encrusted ducatoon “biscuit.” 53 grams total. roughly 2” x½” x ½”. Thickly encrusted coin with part of crust broken off to reveal a bit of a heavily corroded and blackened coin inside. Estimate: $100-$150.

Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England

1797. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1740 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.40; KM-103; Cal-1456. 25.67 grams. Solid piece with surface corrosion and patchy dark encrustation yet fully detailed. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $150-$225. 1798. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1741 MF, housed in a large plastic holder printed with the wreck information, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.41; KM-103; Cal-1458. Bold UNC details with luster, small hit in waves and traces of encrustation here and there but no corrosion to speak of, in short a choice piece from this wreck, elegantly packaged in a Capital Plastics holder. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

1799. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1743 MF, ex-Long, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.43; KM-103; Cal-1463. 23.27 grams. Dark and corroded but with most details visible. Pedigreed to the Richard Long Collection and the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $150-$225.

1800. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 4 reales, Philip V, 1740/30 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M4.40a; KM-94; Cal-1122. 12.77 grams. Corroded (more so on the pillars side) with spots of dark encrustation yet otherwise solid and with full details including clear overdate. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $125-$200.

1801. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 4 reales, Philip V, 1740/30 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M4.40a; KM-94; Cal-1122. 11.98 grams. Corroded but with most of the design visible including clear overdate, a few dark toning spots. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $125-$200.

1802. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 4 reales, Philip V, 1740 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M4.40; KM-94; Cal-1123. 11.09 grams. Corroded yet solid piece, patchy dark surfaces. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $125-$200.

1803. NETHERLANDS (United), Campen, rider ducatoon, 1670(?). Delm-1039; Dav-4945; KM-61.1. 27.07 grams. Corroded piece with date not certain, slight bend in the planchet with rough edges. With original Sotheby HOLLANDIA envelope. Estimate: $175-$250.

Princess Louisa , sunk in 1743 off the

Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa

1804. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1720 Y. S-P43a; KM-31; Cal-1556. 16.86 grams. Corroded but with a clear date between pillars, off-center but nearly complete cross, a few dark encrustation spots. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.

1805. SPANISH COLONIAL, Lima or Potosí, clump of two cob 2 reales, dates and assayers not visible. 7.45 grams total. Two heavily pitted cobs firmly clumped together, one with clear denomination 2 and possible 1725 date visible between pillars. With small certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $100-$150.

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St. Geran, sunk in 1744 off Mauritius in the Indian Ocean

1806. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF. Yonaka-M8.42; KM-103; Cal-1461. 21.07 grams. Corroded with parts of the end missing though most details still visible, rare provenance. The story of the St. Geran’s sinking includes the tragic death of a young French lady traveling back from France to idyllic Mauritius (then known as Ile de France) along with her betrothed, a crew member, her death ostensibly due to a prudish refusal to remove her clothing to keep from drowning, tragically choosing modesty over survival. In 1788 this anecdote became the core of the best-selling novel Paul et Virginie, by the French author Jacques-Henri Bernardin de SaintPierre, which also extolled the virtues of living harmoniously on an island without the constraints of social class divisions. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

1807. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF. Yonaka-M8.42; KM-103; Cal-1461. 23.73 grams. A bit pitted and with part of the edge missing yet still with much detail (particularly on the shield side), steely gray-toned surfaces, desirable provenance to an uncommon wreck with an interesting back story (see prior lot). Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

Reijgersdaal, sunk in 1747 off South Africa

Pillars

1808. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF. Yonaka-M8.42; KM-103; Cal-1461. 24.92 grams. Corroded yet fully detailed. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

1809. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1743 MF. Yonaka-M8.43; KM-103; Cal-1463. 24.41 grams. Heavily corroded around the date but otherwise sharply detailed, dark gray toning on fields. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $175-$250.

Bredenhof , sunk in 1753 off Mozambique, east of Africa

1810. NETHERLANDS (United), Zeeland, lot of eleven copper duits, 1752. KM-70A; Sch-98. 23.35 grams total. A varied group with some nicer than others, several with verdigris spots. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

HMS Assurance, sunk in 1753 off Isle of Wight, south of England

1811. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob ½ real, 1745, NGC F details / bent (Shipwreck Blue Label). S-P50; KM-27a; Cal-321. 2.14 grams. Rather thick and overweight piece with edge damage and bend, partial monogram with date just visible below, decent cross, scarce provenance. NGC #2921481-002. With original certificate from the salvor. Estimate: $150-$225.

Dodington, sunk in 1755 off South Africa

1812. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1750 E. S-P51; KM-40; Cal-515. 16.03 grams. Silvery and smooth from corrosion but with faint design elements still visible including the date. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $175-$250.

1813. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1750 E. S-P51; KM-40; Cal515. 20.94 grams. Rough, somewhat corroded surfaces yet with a nice bold cross, pillars and date between a bit weak. With Sedwick photo-certificate from 2004. Estimate: $175-$250.

1814. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1750 (q or E). KM-40; Cal-Type 65. 17.87 grams. Rather smooth from corrosion but with a clear date. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $175-$250.

1815. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1751 E. S-P51; KM-40; Cal516. 18.23 grams. Corroded yet solid with faint details, date and assayer just barely visible. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $175-$250.

1816. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1753 q. S-P52; KM-40; Cal524. 13.84 grams. Solid with steely gray, corroded surfaces, faint pillars and cross with two visible dates. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $175-$250.

1817. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip V or Ferdinand VI, date and assayer not visible. 14.94 grams. Smooth from corrosion with faint cross details, natural edge-crack. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $125-$200.

1818. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, date and assayer not visible. KM-40; Cal-Type 65. 15.29 grams. Dark gray, corroded surfaces with faint design details showing. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $150-$225.

1819. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1747 MF. Yonaka-M8.47; KM-103; Cal-1472. 18.60 grams. Interesting corrosion pattern with edges completely gone but central design details still clear. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

1820. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1751 MF. Yonaka-M8.51; KM-104.1; Cal-475. 18.80 grams. Darkly toned piece with heavy corrosion around the edges. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

1821. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1751 MF. Yonaka-M8.51; KM-104.1; Cal-475. 21.96 grams. Unusual corrosion pattern with date and parts of the legends now incuse, edges also eaten away. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

1822. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 175(?) J. KM-55.1. 19.18 grams. Unusually corroded with pitted lettering in the legends (similar to the prior lot), final digit in date not certain, decent shield detail. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $175-$250.

La Dromadaire , sunk in 1762 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa

1823. FRANCE, Bordeaux mint, ecu, Louis XV, 1728-K. Gad-321; KM-486.11. 23.40 grams. Corroded, most details weak but still visible including the date and mintmark. With small certificate. Estimate: $150-$225.

Grosvenor, sunk in 1782 off South Africa

1824. INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, gold “star” pagoda, no date (1740-1807). KM-303; Fr-1578. 3.38 grams. Bold AU+ piece with typical edge-cracks, scarce provenance. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $350-$500.

1825. INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, gold “star” pagoda, no date (1740-1807). KM-303; Fr-1578. 3.29 grams. Nice AU+ piece with large, bold star, a few edge-cracks as is typical. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $350-$500.

1826. INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, Arkot mint, rupee, regnal year 6 (frozen date / ca. 1759-82), open lotus mintmark. KM-384. 11.45 grams. XF with bold details, very minimal corrosion, somewhat lustrous. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

1827. INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, Arkot mint, rupee, regnal year 6 (frozen date / ca. 1759-82), open lotus mintmark. KM-384. 11.46 grams. Bold XF with little noticeable corrosion across its steely gray-toned fields, several small edge-cracks (as made). Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

1828. INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, Arkot mint, rupee, regnal year 6 (frozen date / ca. 1759-82), open lotus mintmark. KM-384. 11.50 grams. Bold XF/AU, struck on a thick flan with very little corrosion, steely gray toning throughout. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $250-$375.

El Cazador, sunk in 1784 in the Gulf of Mexico

1829. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1783 (FF). Yonaka-M8.83; KM-106.2; Cal-1124. 23.00 grams. AU with corrosion on the edge and reverse, obverse still fairly well detailed. With Sedwick certificate from 2004. Estimate: $150-$225. 1830. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1783 FF, NGC XF details / sea salvaged (El Cazador Shipwreck Label). Yonaka-M1.83; KM-78.2; Cal-439. Fully detailed example with light surface corrosion. NGC #6915388-001. Estimate: $150-$225. 1831. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1783 FF, NGC XF details / sea salvaged (El Cazador Shipwreck Label). Yonaka-M1.83; KM-78.2; Cal-439. A bit corroded yet fully detailed. NGC #6915388-002. Estimate: $150-$225. 1832. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1783 FF, NGC XF details / sea salvaged (El Cazador Shipwreck Label). Yonaka-M1.83; KM-78.2; Cal-439. Rather nice with sharp details on both sides and very light surface corrosion, a bit better than the XF grade suggests. NGC #6915388-003. Estimate: $150-$225.

1833. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1783 FF, NGC XF details / sea salvaged (El Cazador Shipwreck Label). Yonaka-M1.83; KM-78.2; Cal-439. Well-detailed piece with shiny, lightly corroded surfaces. NGC #6915388-008. Estimate: $150-$225.

1834. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1783 FF, NGC XF details / sea salvaged (El Cazador Shipwreck Label). Yonaka-M1.83; KM-78.2; Cal-439. Corroded but with full design elements, steely gray-toned surfaces. NGC #6915388-009. Estimate: $150-$225.

1835. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1783 FF, NGC XF details / sea salvaged (El Cazador Shipwreck Label). Yonaka-M1.83; KM-78.2; Cal-439. Irregularly corroded with most details still sharp, surfaces rather silvery. NGC #6915388-010. Estimate: $150-$225.

1836. SPANISH COLONIAL, mint uncertain, 2 reales cocooned in encrustation (as found). 8.52 grams total. Rare as a fully encrusted, as-found “biscuit” from this popular wreck, covered in sandy sedimentation with a small portion of the coin’s edge peeking out. With original tag and generic certificate from the salvor. SOLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE 1715 FLEET SOCIETY. Estimate: $150-$225.

Halsewell, sunk in

1786 off Dorset, south of England

1837. BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 177(?) JR. KM-55. 20.88 grams. A bit corroded with final digit in date unclear, yet with most other details still bold, slightly bent with edge-crack at top. With original photo-certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $175-$250.

Piedmont, sunk in 1795 off Lyme Bay, Dorset, England

1838. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1681 V. S-P39; KM-26; Cal-719. 22.38 grams. Corroded yet solid piece, struck on a broad flan with several natural edge-cracks, weak pillars and cross but with clear date and assayer. With photo-certificate and copy of original from the salvors. Estimate: $200-$300.

Santa Leocadia

, sunk in

1800 off Punta Santa Elena, Ecuador

1839. PERU, Lima, cob ½ real, 1737 N, very rare as from a shipwreck. S-L21; KM-30a; Cal-168. 1.20 grams. XF with light surface corrosion, bold monogram with date below, off-center cross with two dates below it due to wide doubling, edge a bit crude (as made), rare type to come from a shipwreck. With original certificate from the salvors, pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 12, with original lot-tag 874. Estimate: $100-$150.

“1810

wreck,” sunk in 1810 off the east coast of Florida

1840. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1793 FM. Yonaka-M8.93; Cal-955; KM-109. 20.55 grams. XF with patchy corrosion, weak but certain date. With original Cobb Coin Co. (Fisher) and photo-certificate 22238. Estimate: $175-$250. 1841. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1803 FT. Yonaka-M8.103; Cal-977; KM-109. 21.01 grams. Corroded AU, decent obverse with clear date, rather pitted reverse. With original Cobb Coin Co. (Fisher) tag and photo-certificate 22171. Estimate: $150-$225.

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1842. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1805 TH. Yonaka-M8.105; Cal-983; KM-109. 21.13 grams. XF, corroded yet fully detailed, with modern hole at top. With original Cobb Coin Co. (Fisher) tag and photo-certificate 22088. Estimate: $125-$200. 1843. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1807 TH. Yonaka-M8.107; KM-109; Cal-986. 22.55 grams. AU with matte corroded surfaces yet fully detailed. With original Cobb Coin Co. (Fisher) tag and photo-certificate 21985. Estimate: $175-$250. 1844. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII transitional (“armored” bust), 1810 HJ. Yonaka-M8.110a; Cal-1314; KM-110. 22.40 grams. Around XF with moderate surface corrosion, clear date. With original Cobb Coin Co. (Fisher) tag and photo-certificate 21762. Estimate: $175-$250.

Cabalva, sunk in 1818 off Mauritius in the

Indian

Ocean

1845. BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1799 PP. KM-73; Cal-1003. 25.83 grams. About VF with some heavy marks and weak spots, bold date. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $175-$250.

1846. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1806 TH. Yonaka-M8.106; Cal-984; KM-109. 22.93 grams. Fully detailed VF piece with minor surface corrosion. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $175-$250.

1847. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1808

TH. Yonaka-M8.108; Cal-988; KM-109. 25.14 grams. Well-detailed XF with only light surface corrosion and a few encrustation spots. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

1848. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1808 TH. Yonaka-M8.108; Cal-988; KM-109. 25.17 grams. VF example with minor surface corrosion, dark gray-toned patches in the fields. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

1849. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII transitional (“armored” bust), 1810 HJ. Yonaka-M8.110a; Cal-1314; KM-110. 25.36 grams. Bold XF piece with matte surfaces from light surface corrosion, streaks of dark encrustation across the reverse. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

1850. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1814 JJ. Yonaka-M8.114a; Cal-1326; KM-111. 24.09 grams. AU, well-detailed obverse with minor corrosion around the edge, corroded reverse with dark encrustation spots. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

1851. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1816 JJ. Yonaka-M8.116; Cal-1331; KM-111. 26.03 grams. Bold XF with dark gray-toned fields showing very minor corrosion, a few hits on edge. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/ conservator. Estimate: $250-$375. 1852. BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1813 PJ. Janson-86.3.1; KM-84; Cal-1375. 24.50 grams. XF with moderate corrosion, decent reverse details. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Estimate: $200-$300.

Elingamite, sunk in 1902 off New Zealand

1853. GREAT BRITAIN, London, copper penny, Edward VII, 1902, high-seas variety. Sp-3990; KM-794.2. 8.91 grams. Rare as one of only twelve recovered from this wreck. AU with mottled dark toning yet very lightly corroded surfaces, a few marks on the bust. With generic certificate from the salvor. Estimate: $70-$100.

RMS Medina, sunk in 1917 off Devon,

southeast of England

1854. INDIA (British), Calcutta mint, rupee, Edward VII, 1905. KM-508. 11.60 grams. XF with surface damage and slight bend, polished from post-salvage cleaning, rare provenance to a World War I ocean liner sunk on her way back from Bombay, India, by a German U-boat on April 28, 1917, near Plymouth, England. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $100-$150.

S.S. Florizel

, sunk in 1918 off

Newfoundland, Canada

1855. VARIOUS COUNTRIES, lot of four copper coins. 20.75 grams total. Interesting group consisting of a Lower Canada Quebec Bank Token halfpenny (1837), holed Canada one penny of Victoria I (1889?), a Canada one cent of Victoria I (date not visible), and a France 10 centimes of Napoleon III (date not visible). All well worn from circulation, some with surface corrosion while others are relatively untouched. With original photo-certificate from the salvor and small photo of the ship signed by the salvor. Estimate: $100-$150.

“Manila Bay treasure,” dumped off the Philippines in 1942

1856. PHILIPPINES (U.S. administration), San Francisco Mint, 1 peso, 1907-S. KM-172; Allen-17.01. 19.66 grams. VF with previously cleaned surfaces now toned over with rich golden hues, a few marks on the obverse, no significant corrosion. With small certificate signed by the salvor. Estimate: $75-$110.

Mexico Silver Cobs

Charles-Joanna, “Late Series”

1857. MEXICO, Mexico City, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, “Late Series,” assayer L to right, mintmark M to left (M-L). Nesmith84d; Cal-72; S-M9; KM-9. 3.29 grams. XF struck slightly off center, with small edge-crack, virtually full legends and interiors, nice old toning. Pedigreed to the Coin Galleries (Stack’s) auction of February 1998, with original lot-tag 1799. Estimate: $150-$225.

Shield Type

1858. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer D, PCGS VG8. S-M18a; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.7 grams. Better than the grade suggests (about VF in our opinion) as being weakly struck yet with a bold mintmark and assayer, partial shield and cross, rich gray-toned surfaces, mislabeled as Philip III by PCGS. PCGS #50709087. Estimate: $175-$250.

1859. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible, style of early 1630s. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 23.86 grams. Richly toned VF with bold partial shield and cross, clear mintmark but assayer not visible, a few surface hits and some edge-shaving. Estimate: $175-$250.

1860. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 26.65 grams. Interesting shaped piece, Fine with partial shield and cross, rich silver gray-toned surfaces. Estimate: $200-$300.

1861. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to right, NGC XF details / environmental damage. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-506. 12.89 grams. Richly rainbow-toned piece with clear mintmark and assayer oMO to right of nearly complete shield plus king’s name in legend visible, some light surface corrosion, nice reverse with much retained luster and a full cross. NGC #6979197-008. Estimate: $175-$250.

1862. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P, ex-Hubbard. S-M19; KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 13.49 grams. Richly toned VF with interesting folded-over and struck tip on shield side, bold partial shield with clear mintmark and assayer, nice full cross, tan sedimentation in the recessed areas. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1863. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Charles II, assayer L. S-M21; KM-39; Cal-Type 91. 13.60 grams. Scarce type struck with a distinct design style (ca. 1690). VF with partial shield plus clear assayer L, sharply struck cross with some luster and golden toning, minor surface marks. Estimate: $150-$225.

1864. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), pre-1725 style. S-M22; KM-40; Cal-Type 139. 13.26 grams. VF+ with bold partial shield and cross, some surface marks. Estimate: $100-$150.

1865. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left, ex-Hubbard. S-M11; KM-31; Cal-357. 6.87 grams. Deeply toned XF with rich blue and golden hues throughout, nice shield with clear mintmark and assayer plus part of the legend including king’s ordinal, full cross with partial legend, some tan sedimentation in the fields. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225. 1866. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left, ex-Hubbard. S-M11; KM31; Cal-357. 6.79 grams. Nice XF with full shield and clear assayer to left, denomination o over II to right, complete cross with some doubling, richly toned surfaces with areas of golden hued luster. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225. 1867. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer F, pre-dated type, ex-Hubbard. S-M12a; KM-32.1; Cal-610. 6.77 grams. Deeply toned piece with vivid blue and purple colors, partial offcenter shield but with full mintmark and assayer, full cross with a few areas of flatness from strike weakness, some legend details showing. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225. 1868. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer F, pre-dated type, ex-Hubbard. S-M12a; KM-32.1; Cal-610. 6.69 grams. Gunmetal gray-toned piece, XF overall with full mintmark to left of bold shield, cross struck a bit off-center yet nearly full with part of the legend above. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1869. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer F, ex-Hubbard. 6.39 grams. XF with clear mintmark and assayer to left of partial shield, king’s ordinal II visible in legend below, full cross with flat patch to right, dull gray-toned surfaces with sandy encrustation in the fields. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1870. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer F, ex-Hubbard. 6.68 grams. Deeply rainbow toned AU, struck on a crude planchet with thin upturned edge, bold full shield, mintmark, and assayer plus a rather nice full cross, some old marks near the edges. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1871. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer F, ex-Hubbard. 6.80 grams. Beautifully toned with rich golden and red hues across semi-lustrous centers surrounded by deep blue toning around the edges, AU with choice details including full shield and mintmark / assayer, very nice cross with much detail. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1872. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer F, ex-Hubbard. 6.89 grams. AU with much retained luster underneath the rich peach toning on both sides, struck on a crude planchet with edge-cracks, full shield with clear mintmark, assayer, and denomination, very choice cross with sharp detail, only a few small rusty encrustation spots on the reverse to note. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1873. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer D, ex-Hubbard. S-M18; KM-32.2 Cal-Type 126. 7.13 grams. VF with bold partial shield and cross, full mintmark and assayer, deeply toned with blue and golden hues. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1874. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip IV, assayer P, ex-Hubbard. S-M19; KM-33; Cal-Type 236. 6.72 grams. Deeply rainbow toned XF with bold, nearly complete shield and cross, struck on a crude planchet with some edge-cracks. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1875. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip IV, assayer P, ex-Hubbard. S-M19; KM-33; Cal-Type 236. 6.83 grams. XF, struck on an uneven flan with some flatness in the centers of the shield and cross, full mintmark and denomination 2, deeply rainbow toned, a few old scratches on the obverse. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1876. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip IV or Charles II, assayer not visible. 6.08 grams. XF with flat peripheries, partial shield and cross, minor surface corrosion with some horn silver. Estimate: $70-$100.

1877. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible, ex-Hubbard. KM-34; Cal-Type 71. 6.87 grams. VF+ with partial shield and bold denomination 2 to left, some of king’s name in legend, partial cross with flat peripheries. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $125-$200.

1878. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), style of 1705-12, ex-Hubbard. S-M22; KM-35; Cal-Type 109. 6.93 grams. Dark gunmetal gray-toned AXF piece with bold denomination 2 to right of partial (off-center) shield, full cross. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1879. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O to right and below mintmark oM to left, ex-Hubbard. S-M11; KM-unl (26 for type); Cal-unl (Type 88). 3.38 grams. Type with floret ornaments in legend flanking king’s ordinal II, clear mintmark and assayer to left of nearly complete shield, weaker O to right, nicely centered full cross, XF overall with a few minor marks obscured by the dark gray toning. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $125-$200.

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1880. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O to left, mintmark oM to right, ex-Hubbard. S-M11; KM-26; Cal-226. 3.38 grams. Boldly struck on a broad, thin flan with full shield and much of the legend including clear king’s ordinal II, nice cross with bold HISPANIARVM (just a spot of weakness toward the end), nice AU with dark gray toning. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1881. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer F to right, mintmark oM to left, king’s name as PIIIIIPVS, also IIISPANIARVM on reverse, GRTIA in legend, rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M12; KM-unl (26 for type); Cal-229. 3.40 grams. XF with nearly complete cross and clear mintmark and assayer, with both the king’s name as PIIIIIPVS due to lack of an H-punch and GRTIA spelling error in the obverse legend, nice full cross with much of legend visible including II used for H in HISPANIARVM (first we have seen with these errors on a 1 real), nice full cross, natural edge-split, richly toned with light tan sedimentation in the fields. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $250-$375.

1882. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, Philip III, assayer F, o punched over denomination I to right, rare, NGC XF 40, ex-Hubbard. S-M12a; KM-unl; Cal-232 (under Ph II). 3.40 grams. Nice bold shield and clear mintmark and assayer plus o over I at right, full cross with part of the legend showing, darkly toned fields with lighter high points. NGC #6500934-007. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $200-$300.

1883. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, Philip III, assayer F below denomination I to left, mintmark M to right, rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M12a; KM-unl; Cal-232 (under Ph II). 3.24 grams. XF, full shield with clear I-F to left and M to right, full cross with plentiful golden luster, distinctive castles and lions (rudimentary in appearance), several thin edge-cracks (as made). Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1884. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, Philip III, assayer F, ex-Hubbard. 3.22 grams. Bold XF, struck on a circular planchet with full shield and clear mintmark and assayer, choice full cross, deeply toned. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1885. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, 1730 R, ex-Hubbard. S-M24; KM-30; Cal-495. 3.39 grams. Teardrop-shaped piece, XF overall with bold mintmark and partial shield, most of date present with some weakness on final digit, decent cross details, dark gray toning. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1886. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, 1730 F, rare, exHubbard. S-M26; KM-unl (30 for type); Cal-497. 3.25 grams. VF with bold full date, mintmark, and assayer plus part of the shield, nice cross, dull gray-toned surfaces, not as common as R or G for this date and denomination. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $175-$250.

1887. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, 1731 F, ex-Hubbard. S-M26; KM-30; Cal-499. 2.38 grams. VF with bold full date, mintmark, and assayer, though the off-center shield is flat, partial cross, patchy dark encrustation. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1888. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, 1731 F, ex-Hubbard. S-M26; KM-30; Cal-499. 3.43 grams. XF with choice full date, assayer a little weak yet mintmark clear, most of shield off the flan, nearly complete cross, mostly dark gray-toned with hints of red and golden luster. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1889. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 1 real, 1732 F, ex-Hubbard. S-M26; KM-30; Cal-500. 3.00 grams. Darkly toned VF with bold complete date, clear mintmark and upper left of shield though assayer barely visible, partial cross. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1890. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, Philip III, assayers F-oD, with F at top left, oM at top right, and oD below monogram, rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M14a; KM-20; Cal-132 (under Ph. II). 1.46 grams. Rare type with clear assayer and mintmark above full monogram, oD barely visible, partial cross with some flatness from strike weakness, dark gray-toned Fine+ with numerous thin scratches. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $175-$250. 1891. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, Philip III, assayer A, ex-Hubbard. S-M16; KM-21; Cal-Type 21. 1.44 grams. About VF, struck on a thin, uneven flan, clear mintmark and assayer along with nearly complete monogram, nice full king’s ordinal III in legend, full cross, richly toned with earthy brown hues. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $175-$250.

1892. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, Philip III, assayer D/F (ca. 1618), ex-Hubbard. S-M18; KM-21 for type; Cal-unl. 1.55 grams. Nice piece, grading around XF with choice full monogram and mintmark plus over-assayer (not clear but certain), fully struck cross, deep gray-toned surfaces. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $175-$250.

1893. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, Philip III, assayer D/F (ca. 1618), ex-Hubbard. S-M18; KM-21 for type; Cal-unl. 1.54 grams. VF with full monogram and clear mintmark plus over-assayer, full cross with partial legend including retrograde N in HISPANIARVM, some dark encrustation in the fields along with small rust spots. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $175-$250.

1894. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, Philip III, assayer D, ex-Hubbard. S-M18; KM-21. 1.65 grams. Nice bold XF example with full monogram, mintmark, and assayer plus part of the legends visible including partial date (final digits not certain), choice full cross, dark gray toning with light tan sedimentation in the fields. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1895. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, Philip IV, assayer P, ex-Hubbard. S-M19; KM-22. 1.59 grams. Strongly struck VF with four dots around monogram, full oMP to left, nice full cross, dark gray surfaces with hints of golden toning here and there, several tiny as-made edge-cracks. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1896. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, Philip IV, assayer P, ex-Hubbard. S-M19; KM-22. 1.83 grams. About XF with four dots around full monogram, clear oMP to left, full cross with some white sedimentation in the recesses, dark gunmetal gray-toned surfaces. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1897. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, Charles II, assayer L, ex-Hubbard. S-M21; KM-23. 1.51 grams. Dark, steely graytoned XF with full oML to left of partial monogram, nice full cross, irregular shape. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1898. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, Philip V, assayer L (1702-5), rare, ex-Hubbard. S-M21a; KM-24. 1.68 grams. XF with oML to left of full monogram, partial off-center cross though with good portion of the legend showing including full REX and cross, struck on a crude planchet with some small edge-cracks. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

1899. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, Philip V, assayer J, style of 1714-24, ex-”Meseta Central.” S-M22; KM-24. 1.53 grams. XF with a bit of a crude strike though with clear oMJ to left of nearly complete monogram, bold cross, lightly cleaned high points with dark olive toning in the fields. Pedigreed to the “Meseta Central” hoard, with small certificate. Estimate: $50-$75.

1900. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, 1732 F, ex-Hubbard. S-M26; KM-24a; Cal-242. 1.50 grams. VF+ with mostly bold date, clear mintmark with assayer just off flan, just a bit of the monogram showing, nice full cross, dull gray-toned surfaces. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $175-$250.

Lima Silver Cobs

Shield

Type

1901. PERU, Lima, cob ¼ real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, * to right of castle. S-L4; KM-unl (2 for type); Cal-103. 0.68 gram. Choice full castle and lion, broad flan with some legend, VF with spots of dark toning, surface porosity. Estimate: $125-$200.

Pillars and Waves

1902. PERU, Lima, cob 4 reales, 1684 V, cut into round pendant with loop at top, eighteen holes around edge. S-L6; KM-23; Cal-459. 12.10 grams. Unusual piece of folk art using a trimmed down 4 reales with holes along the edges and engraved rims, full pillars with clear date between, weak yet full cross with some doubling. Estimate: $150-$225.

Potosí Silver Cobs

Shield

Type

1903. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer A. S-P11; KM-5.1; Cal-674. 26.23 grams. About XF with patches of surface corrosion and dark encrustation, full shield with clear mintmark but weak assayer, much of the legend visible, doubled yet full cross with some luster. Estimate: $200-$300.

1904. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th period, borders of x’s). S-P14; KM-5.5; Cal-unl (cf 672). 22.91 grams. Holed VF with some surface corrosion and tooling, full shield with clear mintmark and assayer, pitted reverse but with most of the cross visible. Estimate: $200-$300.

1905. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg). S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. 27.07 grams. Thick XF piece with typical crude strike leaving some flat areas in the center but with clear mintmark and assayer, partial shield and cross, richly rainbow toned, scarce provenance. Pedigreed to the “Mombasa Hoard” and the Ponterio auction of April 2000, with original lot-tag 1022. Estimate: $200-$300.

1906. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, upper half of shield transposed, NGC VF details / environmental damage. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-Type 165. 22.80 grams. XF with bold full shield and clear mintmark and assayer (the latter not noted on the label), nearly complete cross, some pitting along the reverse edge. NGC #4330300-001. Estimate: $150-$225.

1907. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (1620s), quadrants of cross transposed, “flat” lions. S-P23; KM-19; Cal-Type 327. 24.40 grams. VF with bold shield, mintmark, and assayer, cross a bit weak though variety is clear, scratches on both sides. Estimate: $175-$250.

1908. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (1620s), quadrants of cross transposed, “flat” lions. S-P23; KM-19; Cal-Type 327. 26.44 grams. Fairly crude about VG/F piece with full shield and clear assayer, doubled yet nearly complete cross, dark encrustation in the fields. Estimate: $150-$225.

1909. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (1620s). S-P23; KM-19; Cal-Type 327. 27.06 grams. VF piece, struck on a thick planchet with doubled shield though assayer clear, full cross with bold partial legend. Estimate: $175-$250.

1910. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1627 T, quadrants of cross transposed, “hunched over” lions, rare. S-P24; KM-19a; Cal-1447. 27.10 grams. Rare date with choice full Z7 visible in the legend, VF overall with typical crude strike though most of the shield and cross is clear (the latter with distinctive “hunched over” lions), mintmark and assayer weak but certain. Estimate: $300-$450.

1911. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1628 T, “flat” lions. S-P24; KM-19a; Cal-1451. 27.04 grams. Nicely detailed XF though holed near the edge, slightly doubled yet full shield and cross with assayer just visible on the edge, most of king’s name and clear ordinal IIII in legend, nearly all of the date clearly seen in the reverse legend, dull gray-toned fields. Estimate: $200-$300.

1912. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (late 1620s), “hunched over” lions. S-P24; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 26.87 grams. Rather nice XF+ with bold full shield, mintmark, and assayer, nice cross with a little doubling and distinct “hunched over” lions, part of legends visible on both sides, rather silvery with subdued luster and no toning. Estimate: $200-$300.

1913. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1630 T. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1455. 26.46 grams. XF with bold shield and clear assayer plus denomination, nice full cross with 0 in date weakly visible above (decidedly 1630), dull silvery luster with some dark sedimentation in the recesses. Estimate: $200-$300.

1914. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1631 T. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1456. 26.87 grams. XF piece, struck on a thick planchet with some flat spots, nearly complete shield with clear mintmark and assayer, bold part of legend below with full ordinal IIII, full cross with flat upper quadrants, 1 in date just barely visible above, thin scratch on obverse. Estimate: $200-$300.

1915. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (early 1630s). S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 27.37 grams. Circulated yet fullweight VF piece with bold shield and cross (the latter a bit doubled), clear mintmark, assayer, and denomination, a few flat areas as struck. Estimate: $175-$250.

1916. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (early 1630s). S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 26.92 grams. Well-circulated yet solid Fine with some bold detail including partial shield and assayer, most of king’s name and ordinal IIII visible in legend, nice full cross that’s a bit flat in areas, a few small encrustation spots on the edge. Estimate: $175-$250.

1917. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1639 TR, quadrants of cross transposed, rare. S-P27; KM-unl (19a for type); Cal-unl (Type 327). 27.08 grams. Nice VF+ example of a rare date with typical crude striking though possessing a bold shield, assayer, and clear king’s ordinal IIII

Session VI - May 9, 2025, 10:00 AM EDT in legend, nice full cross with a little doubling, full 9 in legend, dark gray toning in the fields, first we have seen with quadrants of cross transposed. Estimate: $300-$450.

1918. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer TR (large, late 1630s). S-P27; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 27.24 grams. VF with clear mintmark and assayer to left of partial shield, full cross, typical crude striking leaving some flat areas, a few spots of verdigris on the back. Estimate: $175-$250.

1919. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer TR (large, late 1630s). S-P27; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 27.10 grams. VF+ with some flat areas due to typical crude striking, bold assayer to left of partial shield, partial cross, dull gray-toned surfaces. Estimate: $175-$250. 1920. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer TR (early 1640s). S-P29a; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 26.62 grams. VF+ with off-center yet bold shield, clear mintmark and assayer, full cross, typical crude planchet with thin edge-crack, rather matte surfaces and encrustation spots from probable burial. Estimate: $175-$250.

1921. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (1640s). S-P30; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 26.25 grams. XF+ with bold partial shield and cross (“furry” lions style), some flatness from typical crude striking on a thick, uneven planchet, rather silvery and fairly lustrous, pair of light scratches on the obverse. Estimate: $175-$250.

1922. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1640s), PCGS F15. KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 26.82 grams. Dark gray-toned piece with significant double-striking on both the shield and cross, mislabeled as Philip III on the PCGS label. PCGS #50709086. Estimate: $175-$250.

1923. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period). S-P4; KM-4.2; Cal-525. 13.58 grams. Fairly well-struck XF though on a crude planchet with significant interior cracking, nearly complete shield and cross, clear mintmark and assayer, almost all of the legends showing, somewhat lustrous with faint golden toning. Estimate: $175-$250.

1924. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period). S-P4; KM-4.2; Cal-525. 12.69 grams. VF with silvery, slightly corroded surfaces from unspecified salvage, bold assayer and full shield, complete cross, fair amount of the legends showing too. Estimate: $175-$250.

1925. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible, quadrants of cross transposed. 13.47 grams. VF+ with nearly complete shield and full cross, king’s ordinal partially visible, struck on a thick, irregular planchet with some thin edge-cracks, dull gray toning. Estimate: $200-$300.

1926. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (mid-1620s), quadrants of cross transposed. S-P22a; KM-17; Cal-Type 279. 13.47 grams. VF+ with bold, nearly complete shield and cross, just enough of the assayer visible, dull gray toning all over. Estimate: $200-$300.

1927. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer T/P (1628-9), quadrants of cross transposed (“hunched over” lions), PCGS VF details / environmental damage. S-P24; KM-unl (17a for type); Cal-unl (Type 279). 13.46 grams. Clear T/P overassayer to left of nearly complete shield, misattributed to (1618) T/PAL by PCGS, bold and nearly full cross with distinct lions, dark gray toning with orange encrustation in the fields. PCGS #49165367. Estimate: $175-$250.

1928. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg). S-P15; KM-8; Cal-626. 7.55 grams. Nicely detailed VF with full shield and clear mintmark and assayer, full cross, gray toning with reddish hues in the fields. Estimate: $200-$300.

1929. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg). S-P15; KM-8; Cal-626. 6.57 grams. VF with full shield and clear assayer, nice full cross, patchy rainbow toning in the fields.

Estimate: $200-$300.

1930. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, 1617 (M), retrograde 6 in date, rare. S-P19; KM-8; Cal-629. 6.44 grams. Holed About Fine with attempted second hole at base of shield, notable for its full date featuring a retrograde 6 (first we have seen), full shield and cross, some thin scratches on the obverse, patches of dark toning on the back. Estimate: $150-$225.

1931. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer A. S-P11; KM-2.2; Cal-244. 3.29 grams. VF with sharp full shield, assayer a bit weak but certain, end of king’s name and title in legend, nice full cross, dull gray toning with light reddish sedimentation in the fields.

Estimate: $150-$225.

1932. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer A. S-P11; KM-2.2; Cal-244. 3.46 grams. XF/AU with sharply detailed shield and clear assayer, nice full cross with some luster, patches of dark encrustation around the edges. Estimate: $125-$200.

1933. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 1 real, 1630 T, very rare. S-P26; KM-12a; Cal-718. 3.24 grams. VF with partial shield and just enough of the assayer showing, off-center yet nearly full cross with clear 0 of date visible above, rather crude striking on an irregular planchet. Estimate: $150-$225.

1934. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 1 real, 1641 (FR), very rare. S-P28; KM-12a; Cal-729. 4.24 grams. About VF with corroded, light encrusted shield side though possessing a clear 1641 date above the off-center cross. Estimate: $200-$300.

1935. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob ½ real, assayer B to left (4th period). S-P12; KM-1.3. 1.64 grams. Nicely detailed F/VF with full monogram, clear assayer and king’s name in legend, nice full cross with two attempted holes above, dark gray toning in the fields. Estimate: $100-$150.

1936. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob ½ real, Philip II, assayer A. S-P11; KM-1.3; Cal-146. 1.62 grams. VF with crude hole on the edge, full monogram with bold assayer A (scarce), nice full cross with bold part of the legend. Estimate: $125-$200.

1937. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob ½ real, Philip II, assayer B (5th period, borders of x’s). S-P14; KM-1.4; Cal-unl. 1.51 grams. Nice VF with bold full monogram and clear assayer, complete cross with part of legend showing, dark gray contrasting toning in the fields. Estimate: $150-$225.

1938. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob ½ real, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg). S-P15. 1.83 grams. VF with bold full monogram and cross plus clear assayer. Estimate: $125-$200.

1939. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob ½ real, Philip IV, no assayer, nonsense lettering in legend, struck on a 1R planchet. 3.40 grams. Very interesting piece with ½R design struck on a 1R-weight planchet with bold full monogram and part of the legend showing nonsensical lettering, nice full cross, some brown encrustation spots here and there. Estimate: $75-$110.

1940. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1766 V-(Y). S-P57; KM45; Cal-1142. 26.50 grams. Chunky piece, about XF overall with full pillars and clear date between, partial cross but with bold date underneath, some dark toning spots and minor encrustation on the edges. Estimate: $175-$250.

1941. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1687 VR. S-P40; KM-25; Cal-534. 13.36 grams. VF with encrusted pillars side, clear date between pillars, second date visible below lustrous, full cross, struck on a broad, crude planchet with several edge-cracks. Pedigreed to the Heritage New York World Coin auction of January 2008, with original lot-tag 50295. Estimate: $200-$300.

1942. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1696 VR, cut down for circulation in North Africa (Barbary). S-P40; KM-25; Cal-543. 7.96 grams. In circulation along the Barbary coast of North Africa there was a 15- to 16-gram silver coin known as a “30 para,” minted in Tripoli in 1773, that could have been linked to cut-down cobs like this one. Bust 8R cut down to this weight are also known. F/VF with bold partial pillars and clear date, nearly complete cross, neatly trimmed edges, rich golden toning all over. Estimate: $150-$225.

1943. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1757 q, ex-Ponte. S-P54; KM-39; Cal-414. 12.88 grams. VF with nice bold date between pillars, nearly complete cross, surfaces a bit crude with spots of dark encrustation. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $175-$250.

1944. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1760 assayer not visible, ex-Ponte. 13.33 grams. About Fine, struck on a chunky flan with crude edges, clear date between pillars, bold partial cross with part of second date below, impossible to attribute by king without visible assayers. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $175-$250.

1945. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1764 V-Y. S-P57; KM-44; Cal-908. 12.65 grams. VF, struck on a chunky planchet with as-made edgeclip at top, heavily doubled pillars but with visible date, off-center cross, silvery surfaces with light surface corrosion and rich rainbow toning around the edges. Estimate: $150-$225.

1946. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1771 V-Y, ex-Ponte. S-P59; KM-44; Cal-916. 13.09 grams. Richly toned VF with nice bold date between pillars, second date mostly visible below the bold off-center cross. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $175-$250.

1947. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1772 V-Y-V, ex-Ponte. S-P59; KM-44; Cal-918. 13.19 grams. Well-circulated, chunky Fine piece with clear date between pillars and second date below off-center cross, rich dark gray toning all over. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $175-$250.

1948. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, 1709 Y. S-P43a; KM-29; Cal-885. 5.92 grams. Scarce date with clear date between pillars, second date mostly present below full cross, XF overall with irregular-shaped planchet (typical), fairly lustrous. Estimate: $175-$250.

1949. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, 1713 Y, ex-Ponte. S-P43a; KM-29; Cal-889. 6.96 grams. Rather scarce date which is seen between the full pillars, partial cross, some flat areas along the edges, Fine overall with rich gray toning and darker contrast in the fields, as-made edgecrack. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $125-$200.

1950. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 1 real, 1652 E, post-transitional, 1-PH-6 at top, ex-Ponte. S-P37a; KM-13; Cal-750. 2.98 grams. VF or slightly better with clear date between pillars plus 1-PH-6 above, part of legends also showing, weak cross with only final digit of date showing, lightly corroded surfaces. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection. Estimate: $70-$100.

1951. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 1 real, 1715 Y. S-P43a; KM-28; Cal-574. 2.70 grams. Popular date, XF overall with typical crude planchet featuring several edge-cracks, full pillars and partial cross, with two visible dates, dark gray toning throughout. With photo-certificate. SOLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE 1715 FLEET SOCIETY. Estimate: $60-$90.

World Coins and Tokens (silver unless otherwise noted)

Azores (under Portugal)

1952. AZORES (under Portugal), 120 reis, GP countermark (1887) on a Seville, Spain, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1774 CF, NGC F details / scratches (c/s F weak). Gomes-17.03; KM-24.1. Weakly struck yet full crown countermark on the bust of a wellcirculated host coin, several scratches and dark patches in the fields. NGC #2122876-051. Estimate: $150-$225.

Bolivia (colonial) - Busts

1953. BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1804 PJ, with several clear Asian chopmarks, ex-Brameld. Cal-1008; KM-73. 26.38 grams. Fine piece with several large chops on the bust and many smaller ones scattered about. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $150-$225.

1954. BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1808 PJ. Cal-1014; KM-73. 27.01 grams. Deeply rainbow-toned AU+ with impressively colorful and semi-lustrous surfaces, final year for the Charles IV type. Estimate: $150-$225.

1955. BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1808 PJ. Cal-1373; KM-84. 26.94 grams. Lustrous AU-, very lightly cleaned, with rich golden and blue toning around the legends, scarce first year for this Ferdinand VII type. Estimate: $200-$300.

1956. BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1813 PJ, double-struck obverse (rare error). Cal-1375; KM-84. 26.73 grams. Lustrous (if slightly cleaned) AU piece featuring an interesting error with a noticeable double struck obverse, pleasant light golden toning all over. Estimate: $200-$300.

1957. BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1813 PJ, error with king’s ordinal as IIV, rare. Cal-1376; KM-84. 26.55 grams. Rare error with king’s ordinal erroneously stamped backwards into the die; this is the only date for the type known to feature this error. VF with minor strike doubling on the obverse, a few surface marks and knocks in edge. Estimate: $250-$375.

Bolivia (Republic)

1958. BOLIVIA, Potosí, 8 soles, 1831 JL, NGC UNC details / cleaned. KM-97. Very lustrous piece, faintly golden-toned surfaces with surface hairlines. NGC #6963512-004. Estimate: $125-$200.

1959. BOLIVIA, Potosí, 1 melgarejo monetary medal, 1865 FP, NGC AU 55. Fonrobert-9676; KM-146. Sharply detailed example with dark argent toning throughout. NGC #6971259-003. Estimate: $200-$300.

Chile (colonial) - Busts

1960. CHILE, Santiago, bust ¼ real, Charles IV (bust of Charles III), 1791, NGC F details / edge damage (Val y Mexía Collection Label). EMO-853.1; Cal-184; KM-46. 0.79 gram. Circulated piece with a few small marks and edge hits. NGC #8381287-001. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $100-$150.

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1961. CHILE, Santiago, bust ¼ real, Charles IV (bust of Charles III), 1792, NGC VF details / environmental damage (Val y Mexía Collection Label). EMO-854; KM-46. 0.66 gram. Final year for this bust style. Bold piece with dark toned, lightly corroded surfaces. NGC #8381287-002. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $125-$200.

1962. CHILE, Santiago, ¼ real, 1792, NGC VG 10 (Val y Mexía Collection Label). EMO-856.1; KM-56. 0.76 gram. Scarce issue with date below castle, lion on reverse, but nothing else (previously mistakenly attributed to La Rioja, Argentina, but now properly attributed to Chile due to the fact that the castle and lion match with punches used on Santiago 4R). Nice problem-free example. NGC #8381287-003. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $150-$225.

1963. CHILE, Santiago, ¼ real, 1793, NGC VF details / bent (Val y Mexía Collection Label). EMO-857.4; KM-56. Richly toned example with some surface marks, slight bend. NGC #8381287004. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $100-$150.

1964. CHILE, Santiago, ¼ real, 1799, NGC XF details / tooled (Val y Mexía Collection Label). EMO-863; KM-63. 0.83 gram. Darkly toned piece, tooling in the fields on both sides. NGC #8381287005. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $125-$200. 1965. CHILE, Santiago, ¼ real, 1804, NGC F 12 (Val y Mexía Collection Label), finest known in NGC census. EMO-868; KM-63; Cal-198. 0.79 gram. Deeply toned example, reverse struck a bit off-center, scarce date. NGC #8381287-006. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $150-$225.

1966. CHILE, Santiago, ¼ real, 1814, NGC AU 53 (Val y Mexía Collection Label). EMO-877; KM-73; Cal-306. 0.86 gram. Scarce in this problem-free grade with bold design elements and lustrous, lightly golden-toned fields. NGC #8381287-007. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

1967. CHILE, Santiago, ¼ real, 1816, recut 6 in date, NGC VF details / rim filing (Val y Mexía Collection Label). EMO879.1; KM-73; Cal-309. 0.78 gram. Quite bold with minor circulation wear, type with recut 6 in the date extending up into the castle’s base, some scuffing on the high points. NGC #8381287-008. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $100-$150.

1968. CHILE, Santiago, ¼ real, 1816, NGC VF details / scratches (Val y Mexía Collection Label). EMO-879.3; KM-73; Cal-309. 0.78 gram. Circulated piece with some scratches on the high points, deep argent-toned fields. NGC #8381287-009. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $100-$150.

1969. CHILE, Santiago, ¼ real, 1817, NGC AU 50 (Val y Mexía Collection Label). Cal-310; KM-73. 0.78 gram. Scarce type struck under the Republic of Chile. Sharply detailed piece with dark gunmetal gray-toned surfaces, a couple of marks on the lion’s side. NGC #8381287-010. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Estimate: $100-$150.

Chile (Republic)

1970. CHILE, Santiago, copper-nickel 1 centavo, 1871, NGC MS 63. KM-146. Lustrous piece with rich argent toning throughout. NGC #8376794-007. Estimate: $100-$150.

1971. CHILE, Santiago, copper-nickel 1 centavo, 1871, NGC MS 63. KM-146. Fairly lustrous, tiny planchet flaw on reverse rim. NGC #8376794-008. Estimate: $100-$150.

Colombia (colonial) - Gold

1972. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1804 JF, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-90.22; Cal-1359; KM-60.2. 6.69 grams. VF with richly toned fields, a few light hairlines on the bust. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.

1973. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1776/5 JJ, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-52.11; KM-48.1; Cal-1455. 3.24 grams. XF with shaved edges from probable mounting, scuff on obverse, red-gold toning on reverse. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1974. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1778 SF, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-54.12; KM-48.2; Cal-1421. 3.34 grams. VF/XF, dark sedimentation around the details. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1975. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1786 SF, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-54.30; KM-48.2a; Cal-1431. 3.33 grams. XF with small dent in bust. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1976. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1795 JF, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-85.8; KM-56.2; Cal-1153. 3.36 grams. XF with dark surface encrustation cameo, lightly wiped across the bust. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1977. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1819 JF, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-122.25; KM-64.1; Cal-1558. 3.39 grams. VF with surface damage on the obverse. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

1978. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1820 JF, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-122.27; KM64.1; Cal-1559. 3.19 grams. Final year of Spanish colonial escudos from Bogotá. XF on a broad flan with weakly struck center detail, light surface hairlines. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

Colombia (colonial) - Pillars

1979. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, Ferdinand VI or Charles III, no date or mintmark or assayer (anepigraphic issue), pillar-style castle and lion (1756-1770), NGC VF 35, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-2.1. Moderately circulated example of this scarce undated type with bold castle and lion. NGC #6914571-001. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $150-$225.

1980. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, Ferdinand VI or Charles III, no date or mintmark or assayer (anepigraphic issue), pillar-style castle and lion (1756-1770), NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-2.1. Sharply struck piece with light hairlines on the lion side, planchet a bit crude with thin crack, scarce type. NGC #6914571-002. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection. Estimate: $150-$225.

1981. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, Ferdinand VI or Charles III, no date or mintmark or assayer (anepigraphic issue), pillar-style castle and lion (1756-1770), NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-2.1. Boldly struck piece with broad rims, lustrous if lightly hairlined surfaces, scarce type. NGC #6914571-004. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection. Estimate: $150-$225.

Colombia (colonial) - Busts

1982. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 2 reales-sized proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1808, Nuevo Reino de Granada (Bogotá), pomegranate at top and bottom, PCGS VF details / holed, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-6 (p. 129); Herrera-39; Medina-329; Fonrobert-8047. Obverse with crowned shield containing quartered lions and castles within legend REI DE ESPA / NA E INDIAS; reverse with pomegranates above and below AUGUSTA / PROCLAMCION [sic] / DEL N.R.D.G.POR / FERNANDO.VII / SEP.11.DE / 1808, the N.R.D.G standing for Nuevo Reino de Granada. Holed example with cleaned surfaces, some dark contrast sedimentation around the details. PCGS #50401937. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $125-$200.

1983. COLOMBIA, Popayán, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1810 JF, NGC F details / cleaned, ex-Becerra. KM-70.2; Cal-895; Restrepo-114.1. Better than the adjective grade suggests with weakly struck bust and bold legends, interesting re-punching of the ND in FERDND extending well into the rim, semi-lustrous surfaces with light golden toning. NGC #6914572-020. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $125-$200.

1984. COLOMBIA, Popayán, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1811 JF, NGC VF 35, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-114.3; Cal-897; KM-70.2. Nice, bold strike with strong details throughout, lustrous fields with dark contrasting toning around the legends. NGC #6914572-023. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $125-$200.

1985. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1818 FJ, NGC VF details / holed, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-113.7; KM-70.1; Cal-934. Holed yet nicely detailed piece with much luster in the fields, rich golden toning around the rims. NGC #6915070-001. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $125-$200.

1986. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1793 JJ, NGC G 6, finest and only known example in NGC census, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-78.8; KM-58; Cal-488. Heavily circulated yet with bold legends, several lamination flaws on the reverse. NGC #6914571030. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $100-$150.

1987. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1796 JJ, NGC AG 3, finest and only known example in NGC census, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-78.16; KM-58; Cal-492. Heavily worn center detail yet legends still bold, nice blue and purple toning. NGC #6914571-036. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $100-$150.

1988. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1797 JJ, NGC VF details / holed, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-78.20; KM-58; Cal-493. Crudely holed at the top yet with sharp, high-VF details. NGC #6914571-039. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $100-$150.

1989. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1799/99 JJ, NGC VG 8, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-78.30a; KM-58; Cal-unl (Type 495). Richly toned, well-circulated piece with clear 1799/99 overdate, scarce and not listed in Calicó. NGC #6914571-044. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $125-$200.

1990. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1801 JJ, NGC VF details / cleaned, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-78.34; KM-58; Cal-498. Bold details but with thin scratches on the obverse, dark patchy toning in the reverse fields. NGC #6914572-003. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $125-$200.

1991. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1802 JJ, NGC VF details / rev scratched, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-78.38; KM-58; Cal-499. Dark gray-toned surfaces, scratch on reverse over assayer. NGC #6914572-005. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $125-$200.

1992. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1804 JJ, NGC G details / cleaned, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-78.40; KM-58; Cal-500. Well circulated with light surface hairlines, crude edges and small planchet flaws on the reverse (both as made). NGC #6914572-008. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $100-$150.

1993. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII, 1810 JF, NGC VF 30, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-111.3; KM-68.1; Cal-651. First year of issue for the type. Bold piece with dark gray cameo contrast toning in the fields, edge a bit crude (as made). NGC #6914572-021. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $150-$225.

1994. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII, 1810 JF, NGC AG 3, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-111.3; KM-68.1; Cal-651. Scarce first year of issue for the type. Well worn but with bold legends, nice rich toning all over. NGC #6914572-022. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $100-$150.

1995. COLOMBIA, Popayán, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII, 1810 JF, NGC VF 30, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-112.1; KM-68.2; Cal-630. First year of issue for this two-year type. Broad, boldly struck piece with dark mottled toning of dark gray, blue, and golden hues. NGC #6914572-017. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $150-$225.

1996. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1812 JF, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-111.5; KM-68.1; Cal652. 3.03 grams. Bold AXF with lustrous, lightly cleaned surfaces, slightly doubled bust. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection. Estimate: $100-$150. 1997. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1816 FJ, NGC VG 8, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-111.9; KM-68.1; Cal-653. Broadly struck piece with wide rims, thin scratch near crown, somewhat lustrous in the fields. NGC #6914572-036. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $125-$200.

1998. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1817 FJ, NGC VF details / obv scratched, ex-Becerra. KM-68.1; Cal-654. Closer to XF with nice details and luster, thin scratch across bust. NGC #6914572-041. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $125-$200.

1999. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1818 FJ, NGC VF 25, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-111.13; KM-68.1; Cal-656. Struck slightly off-center, deeply toned with golden hues around the legend. NGC #6914572-045. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $150-$225.

2000. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1819 FJ, NGC XF details / harshly cleaned, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-111.17; KM-68.1; Cal-657. Final year of issue for the type. Somewhat lustrous with heavy surface hairlines. NGC #6915070-007. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $125-$200.

2001. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1819 FJ, inverted J in assayer, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-101.18; KM-68.1; Cal-658. 3.30 grams. Nice XF with fields of gray toning over subdued luster, dark contrasting sedimentation around the legends, scarce variety. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection. Estimate: $125-$200.

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2002. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust ½ real, Charles III, 1776 JJ, rare, NGC VG details / mount removed, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-32.7; KM-45.1; Cal-272. Solder damage on the obverse but with clear date and a rare one too, also popular as dated to the year of U.S. independence. NGC #6914571-016. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

2003. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust ½ real, Charles III, 1777 JJ, NGC VG details / holed, scratches, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-32.9; KM-45.1; Cal-273. Rare date not priced in any grade in KM. Holed with some scratches on the bust, legends quite bold. NGC #6914571-018. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $200-$300. 2004. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust ½ real, Charles III, 1781 JJ, very rare, NGC G details / holed, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-32.11; Cal-274; KM-45.1. Very rare date as one of just four known. Stripped hole above weak bust yet with bold legends, a few surface marks on obverse, crude rims (as made), dark gray-toned surfaces. NGC #6914571-022. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $200-$300.

2005. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust ½ real, Charles IV, 1799 JJ, rare, NGC G 4, finest known in NGC census, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-77.7; KM-57; Cal-326. Rare date, plenty of circulation wear on the bust but legends still quite bold along with some retained luster in the fields (a bit better than the grade suggests). NGC #6914571-043. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $125-$200.

2006. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust ½ real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1810 JJ, NGC AG 3, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-106.1; KM-69.1; Cal-649. Flat on the bust from wear but with bold legends, dark cameo contrast toning in the fields. NGC #6914572-015. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $50-$75.

2007. COLOMBIA, Popayán, bust ½ real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1810 JF, NGC VF details / holed, exBecerra. Restrepo-107.1; KM-69.2; Cal-427. Scarce one-year type. Holed above bust, dark gray-toned surfaces with some luster, nice details. NGC #6914572-016. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $70-$100.

2008. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust ½ real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1816 FJ, NGC VF 25, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-106.7; KM-69.1; Cal-446. Richly toned fields with golden and blue hues, thin scratch on bust. NGC #6914572-034. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $150-$225.

2009. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust ½ real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1818 FJ, NGC G details / cleaned, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-106.9; KM-69.1; Cal-447. Circulated piece with light hairlines on the bust, nicely toned fields. NGC #6914572-044. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $100-$150. 2010. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, Charles III or IV, no date or mintmark or assayer (anepigraphic issue), buststyle castle and lion (1770-96), NGC VF details, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-2.2; Cal-159. Boldly struck example, light surface cleaning. NGC #6914571-003. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection. Estimate: $150-$225. 2011. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, 1796, NGC F 15, exBecerra. Restrepo-75.1; KM-63; Cal-161. Scarce first year of issue for this type. Struck a bit off-center, dull gray-toned surfaces. NGC #6914571034. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $125-$200. 2012. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, 1798, NGC XF 40, exBecerra. Restrepo-75.6; KM-63; Cal-165. Handsome piece with lightly worn high points contrasting against gray-toned fields, nice details on both sides. NGC #6914571-040. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $150-$225.

2013. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, 1799/8, NGC XF details / tooled, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-75.7; KM-63; Cal-166. Richly toned piece with nice details, clear overdate, some tooling marks in the fields. NGC #6914571-042. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $125-$200.

2014. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, 1800, NGC G 4, exBecerra. Restrepo-75.10; KM-63; Cal-169. Well circulated but with bold date and lion, mottled dark gray-toned fields. NGC #6914572-001. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $100-$150.

2015. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, 1800/799, NGC XF details / cleaned, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-75.9: KM-63; Cal-168. Strongly struck design and broad rims, somewhat lustrous with no significant cleaning evidence, patches of deep blue toning. NGC #6914571-045. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $100-$150. 2016. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, 1801, NGC VF details / cleaned, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-75.12; KM-63; Cal-171. Bold design, thin rims from being struck on a smaller planchet, lustrous with light surface hairlines. NGC #6914572-002. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $100-$150.

2017. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, 1802, NGC VG details / rev scratched, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-75.15; KM-63; Cal-173. Dark gray-toned fields contrasting against lighter high points, thin scratch in front of lion. NGC #6914572-004. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $100-$150.

2018. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, 1803, NGC VG 10, exBecerra. Restrepo-75.17; KM-63; Cal-175. Bold lion, edge a bit crude (as made), mottled dark gray toning with red hues on the obverse. NGC #6914572-006. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $100-$150.

2019. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, 1805, NGC VF details / tooled, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-75.21; KM-63; Cal-177. Bold piece with spotty dark toning, light scratches in the fields. NGC #6914572-009. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $125-$200. 2020. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, 1806, NGC VF 35, exBecerra. Restrepo-75.23; KM-63; Cal-178. Nice example with bold castle and lion (struck slightly off-center), some retained luster in the fields covered with rich plum toning. NGC #6914572-010. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $150-$225.

2021. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, 1808, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-75.27; KM-63; Cal-180. Sharply detailed piece with plentiful luster, some surface hairlines, edges a bit crude as made, faint rainbow toning in the fields. NGC #6914572-011. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $150-$225. 2022. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, 1809/8, NGC F 12, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-100.3; KM-67.1; Cal-285. First year of issue and a rare type with clear 9/8 overdate. Circulated with dark gray cameo contrast, lion struck slightly off-center. NGC #6914572-012. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $125-$200.

2023. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, 1810/09, curved date, NGC XF details / environmental damage, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-100.5b; KM-67.1; Cal-287. Bold, quite lustrous piece with nice peach toning, light pitting on the castle. NGC #6914572-014. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $125-$200.

2024. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, 1812, NGC VF 35, exBecerra. Restrepo-100.7; KM-67.1; Cal-291. Bold and fairly lustrous piece, light red- and blue-hued toning, nice as a problem-free, straight-graded example. NGC #6914572-026. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $150-$225.

2025. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, 1812, NGC VG 8, exBecerra. Restrepo-100.7; KM-67.1; Cal-291. Circulated piece with edge a bit crude (as made), nice bold date. NGC #6914572-025. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $125-$200.

2026. COLOMBIA, Popayán, ¼ real, 1816, NGC XF details / cleaned, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-101.1; KM-67.2; Cal-295. Nice, sharply detailed piece (approaching AU), lustrous fields with very minor hairlines now toning over with light golden hues. NGC #6914572-032. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $100-$150. 2027. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, 1818, NGC VG details / tooled, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-100.18; KM-67.1; Cal-297. Tooling in fields on both sides, spotty dark toning. NGC #6914572-043. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $100-$150.

Colombia (Republic)

2028. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold 8 escudos, 1834/3 UR, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-166.36; KM-82.2. 26.87 grams. VF+ with a weak bust, clear overdate, nice lustrous fields with deep red toning, scarce date. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

2029. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 2 escudos, 1825 JF, exJEAS. Restrepo-163.5; KM-83. 6.58 grams. About VF with scratch in field near date, red-gold toning around the legends. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.

2030. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 2 escudos, 1825 JF, exJEAS. Restrepo-163.5; KM-83. 6.69 grams. About VF, lightly cleaned, redgold toning around the edges. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.

2031. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 escudo, 1825 JF, exJEAS. Restrepo-161.3; KM-81.1. 3.26 grams. VF, scuff and surface mark on obverse, dull luster. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

2032. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold 1 escudo, 1825/19 FM, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-162.4; Sed-unl (3 for type); KM-81.2; Fr-72. 3.15 grams. VF/ XF with several heavy scratches on both sides, scarce overdate (missing in Eldorado). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450. 2033. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold 1 escudo, 1825/4 FM, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-162.5; KM-81.2. 3.13 grams. VF+, fairly lustrous with light surface hairlines, scarce overdate (missing in Eldorado). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450. 2034. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold 1 escudo, 1826 FM, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-162.7; KM-81.2. 2.99 grams. Lustrous AU- with light hairlines, red-gold toning around the rims. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

2035. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold 1 escudo, 1831 RU, repunched 3 in date, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-unl (162 for type); KM-81.2. 3.53 grams. Interesting error with bold 3 repunched over at least one other 3. XF with large scrape on obverse. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

2036. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold 1 escudo, 1831 RU, inverted E in denomination, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-162.23; KM-81.2. 3.32 grams. VF, a few scattered hairlines, red toning around the edges. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

2037. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold 1 escudo, 1833/2 RU, exJEAS. Restrepo-162.28; KM-81.2. 3.13 grams. VF piece with clear overdate, matte surfaces with light surface marks. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

2038. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold 1 escudo, 1836 RU, medal alignment, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-162.36i; KM-81.2; Fr-72. 3.43 grams. About Fine with lacquered surfaces, spotty red-gold toning. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

2039. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1842 RS, three sunburst countermarks, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-200.10; KM-93. 1.60 grams. VF with bold sunburst countermarks (one on the front, two on the back), some scratches in the fields. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

Colombia (Republic of New Granada)

2040. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold 16 pesos, 1840 RU, exJEAS. Restrepo-212.7; KM-94.2. 26.83 grams. VF- with some surface marks, dull luster, this date missing in Eldorado. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

2041. COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold 2 pesos, 1844 UM, exJEAS. Restrepo-202.9; KM-95. 3.10 grams. VF with several marks on the obverse, patches of red-gold toning scarce. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

2042. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1839 RS, rare, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-200.5; KM-93; Fr-77. 1.72 grams. VF, bent with some surface damage, dull luster. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

2043. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold (16 pesos), 1851, ex-Eldorado, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-213.4; KM-100. 25.65 grams. Rare date missing in Eliasberg, Sedwick, and Geiger; in fact, Sedwick believed that this was the rarest date in the series. AU with pockmarked surfaces from jewelry mounting. Pedigreed to the Sotheby’s sale of December 1994 (lot 43), the Eldorado Collection, the Stack’s Bowers’ NYINC 2018 sale (lot 12178), and to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

2044. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 10 pesos, 1858/7, exJEAS. Restrepo-209.2; KM-122.1. 15.99 grams. VF with some contact marks, dull luster, scarce overdate. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

2045. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 8 reales, 1844 RS, NGC AU 58. Restrepo-194.10; KM-98. Tough date to find as a problem-free example. Nicely struck with a few minor circulation marks here and there, subdued luster in the fields with brown toning around the rims. NGC #8384935-001. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label)

Estimate: $200-$300.

2046. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 8 reales, 1845 RS, NGC AU details / cleaned. Restrepo-194.12; KM-98. Beautifully toned with lustrous, red-hued fields, a few contact marks from circulation but no major cleaning evidence, a few tiny planchet flaws at the center but otherwise well detailed. NGC #8384935-003. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Estimate: $200-$300.

Colombia (United States of Colombia)

2047. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 10 pesos, 1864, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-333.1; KM-141.2. 15.97 grams. VF with surface chatter, dark sedimentation in recessed areas, scarce type. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.

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2048. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 2 pesos, 1872, nice effigy, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-326.3; KM-A154. 3.29 grams. XF with sharp design elements, cleaned surfaces now toning over with dark red color. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.

2049. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 1 peso, 1863, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-321.1; KM-146.1. 1.49 grams. Bold XF, rims a bit weak (as made), a few surface marks, scarce one-year type. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

Colombia (modern Republic)

2050. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 5 pesos, 1913, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-453.1; KM-195.1. 7.99 grams. AU+ with weakly struck central detail, quite lustrous (AGW 0.2355 oz). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

2051. COLOMBIA, no mintmark, gold 5 pesos, 1919, 191/191 in date, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-454.1a; KM-201.1. 7.96 grams. Lustrous AU+ with clear re-punching of the date (AGW 0.2355 oz). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

2052. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 5 pesos, 1919, mintmark B to right, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-454.6; KM-201.1. 7.94 grams. AU+, lustrous surfaces with red-gold hues, hairlines across the bust, scarce variety (AGW 0.2355 oz). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

2053. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 5 pesos, 1919, mintmark A to left, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-454.2; KM-201.1. 8.03 grams. Mint State with some hairlines and edge-nicks (AGW 0.2355 oz). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

2054. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 5 pesos, 1919, mintmark tiny A (centered), ex-JEAS. Restrepo-454.4; KM-201.1. 7.97 grams. AU+ with minor surface friction, subdued luster (AGW 0.2355 oz). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000. 2055. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 5 pesos, 1920, 20/20 in date, mintmark A to right, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-454.9a; KM-201.1. 8.01 grams. Mint State with small bagmarks and friction on the obverse, fairly lustrous (especially around the legends), clear overdate (AGW 0.2355 oz). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000. 2056. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 5 pesos, 1922, mintmark high B on flag, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-454.16a; KM-201.1. 8.01 grams. Lustrous AU+, light friction on the obverse (AGW 0.2355 oz). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000. 2057. COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 5 pesos, 1923, mintmark B over retrograde B, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-454.18a; KM-201.1. 7.98 grams. AU with some contact marks on the bust, speckled red-brown toning (AGW 0.2355 oz). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

2058. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 5 pesos, 1929, “MFDFLLIN” variety, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-455.8; KM-204. 7.96 grams. Boldly struck Mint State with sharp details on both sides, surface hairlines across the obverse and small rim flaw above bust, variety with MFDFLLIN below bust due to filled-in die lettering (AGW 0.2355 oz). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000.

2059. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 2½ pesos, 1913, exJEAS. Restrepo-450.1; KM-194. 3.99 grams. AU, fairly lustrous, scarce oneyear type with a mintage of 18,000 coins (AGW 0.1178 oz). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

2060. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 2½ pesos, 1919, mintmark A, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-451.2; KM-200. 4.03 grams. AU+ with light surface cleaning (AGW 0.1178 oz). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

2061. COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 2½ pesos, 1927, exJEAS. Restrepo-452.2; KM-203. 3.96 grams. Lustrous AU with two small marks in front of bust, nice peach toning in the fields (AGW 0.1178 oz). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.

Congo

2062. CONGO, Katanga, copper cross money (handa), no date (ca. 1750-1920). Opitz p. 124; Sigler p. 17. 1416 grams. Interesting form of primitive money with nice patina throughout, inked on the bottom with “Handa Cross / Luba Katanga $195” (Luba referring to the Luba River). Estimate: $100-$150.

Costa Rica (countermarks and counterstamps)

2063. COSTA RICA, 50 centavos, “lion” double countermark (Type VII, 1889) on a Bogotá, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1878, NGC XF details / obv damage, c/s UNC strong. KM-134.1. Boldly struck countermark with sharp detail and plentiful luster applied to a modestly circulated host coin, scuff across the bust, all toned over with rich purple and golden hues. NGC #8301085-012. Estimate: $150-$225.

Costa Rica (Republic)

2064. COSTA RICA, San José, 25 centavos, 1875 GW, NGC AU details / scratches. KM-112. Deeply olive-toned piece, some scratches in the fields. NGC #8301086-002. Estimate: $125-$200.

Cuba (under Spain)

2065. CUBA, Trinidad / Santiago / Principe, 2 reales, starin-lattice countermark (1841) on a Madrid, Spain, bust 2 reales, Charles IV, 1793 MF. KM-2. 5.65 grams. Bold Fine countermark on the bust of a Good host coin, richly toned. Estimate: $100-$150.

Cuba (Republic)

2066. CUBA, struck at the Philadelphia mint, 1 peso (“ABC” peso), 1935, PCGS XF45. KM-22. Somewhat circulated with retained luster, spotty toning. PCGS #44786276. Estimate: $80$120.

2067. CUBA, proof “souvenir” peso (Bay of Pigs exile issue), 1965, plain edge, PCGS PR68 Cameo, “top pop.” KM-XM5. Tied with three others for finest known in the PCGS census (one more in PF68DCAM). Nice proof example of a scarce issue struck as a fund-raiser by U.S. coin dealers for the Agency for Cuban Numismatics in Exile in the design of the famous 1897 “souvenir peso” issued by the Cuban Revolutionary Junta in New York but with 1965 date. Mirror proof fields contrasting with frosty devices, mostly non-toned except for a few specks of yellow toning on the bust. PCGS #46208173. Estimate: $300-$450.

Ecuador

2068. ECUADOR, Quito, gold 8 escudos, 1855/2 GJ, NGC AU details / obv damage. Seppa/Anderson-101; KM-34.1; Fr-8; Onza1774. Lustrous example of this rare type with clear overdate, typical crude planchet with thin edge-crack, several scuffs on the obverse. NGC #8375999-001. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.

France

Louis XIV

2069. FRANCE, mint uncertain, half ecu, Louis XIV, 1704, struck over a half ecu of 1701. 13.49 grams. Broad-flan XF+ with traces of luster and light toning (strong blue color on reverse), interestingly re-struck with obverse and reverse switched, so that the 1701 date appears on the new obverse (the 1704 date clear on reverse), but both mintmarks lost to the interference of the old and new details. Estimate: $125-$200.

Great Britain

William III

2070. GREAT BRITAIN, London, crown, Willliam III, 1696, OCTAVO on edge. Sp-3470; KM-486. 29.36 grams. Deeply toned VG with bold bust, edges a bit flat in areas. Estimate: $125-$200.

George II 2071. GREAT BRITAIN, London, half crown, George II, 1745, with LIMA below bust as made from captured Peruvian silver. Sp-3695; KM-584.3. 14.60 grams. Popular type commemorating the capture of tons of Spanish Peruvian silver and gold on the French ships Louis Erasmus and Marquis d’Antin in the North Atlantic by English Captains Morecock and Talbot on their privateer ships Duke and Prince Frederick (not, as commonly told, related to Commodore Anson’s successes in the Pacific). Fine example with light surface hairlines, some retained luster with golden and blue toning. Housed in a large folio-type certificate. Estimate: $150-$225.

Guatemala (colonial) - Busts

2072. GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1801 M, with several small Asian chopmarks, ex-Brameld. Cal-894; KM-53. 26.40 grams. Fine host coin with scattered small, bold chopmarks on both sides, rainbow toning around the obverse legends, some sedimentation on the reverse. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $150-$225.

Guatemala (countermarks and counterstamps)

2073. GUATEMALA, 1 peso, “½ real” counterstamp of 1894 on a Lima, Peru, 1 sol, 1873 LD. KM-196. 24.82 grams. Nice, full AU countermark with sharp details struck on a XF host coin, some hairlines in the fields. Estimate: $100-$150.

Italian States

Naples

2074. ITALIAN STATES, Naples, 1 tari, Charles V (151666), mintmaster R behind crowned head (ca. 1546). MIR-138. 5.49 grams. VG+ example with some flat areas along the edges but with full bust and coat-of-arms, full king’s name and ordinal in legend, dark gray-toned cameo contrast in the fields. Estimate: $150-$225. 2075. No lot.

Keeling-Cocos Islands

2076. KEELING-COCOS ISLAND, J. Clunies Ross, ivorine 1 rupee, 1913, serial 1582, NGC VF 30. KM-Tn5. Circulated with some retained black ink. NGC #4657697-033. Estimate: $70-$100.

2077. KEELING-COCOS ISLANDS, J. Clunies Ross, ivorine 25 cents, 1913, serial 1459, PCGS XF40. KM-Tn3. Circulated with some surfaces marks, design a bit faded. PCGS #48485604. Estimate: $70-$100.

Mexico (colonial) - Pillars

2078. MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1756 M, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M2.56; KM-86.1; Cal-299. 6.66 grams. Around XF with darkly toned fields, some surface hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $100-$150.

Mexico (colonial) - Busts

2079. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1779 FF, with several small Asian chopmarks, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.79; KM-106.2; Cal-1118. 26.44 grams. Fine host coin with several bold chopmarks, one of the chops being a rectangle/oval containing characters, some tooling in the crown, vibrant rainbow toning around the legends. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $150-$225.

2080. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800 FM, with several small Asian chopmarks, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.100; KM-109; Cal-965. 26.54 grams. Fine host coin with numerous small chopmarks and one bold oval chop with raised dots inside, dark gray toning around the legends. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $150-$225.

2081. MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1784 FF. Yonaka-M2.84; KM-88.2; Cal-674. 6.78 grams. AU, strongly struck on a broad flan, with lightly polished fields, rich golden toning around the legends. Estimate: $150-$225.

Mexico (Empire of Maximilian)

2082. MEXICO, San Luis Potosí, 1 peso, Maximilian, 1866, with Chinese chopmark on reverse. KM-388.1. 26.81 grams. VF with very dark gray-toned fields, single bold chopmark in center of arms, several edge-knocks. Estimate: $150-$225.

Nepal

2083. NEPAL, ½ mohar, Tribhuvana Bir Bikram, 1913, PCGS MS65. KM-693. Boldly struck example with subdued luster. PCGS #45895229. Estimate: $100-$150.

Netherlands (Spanish)

2084. NETHERLANDS (Spanish), Brabant, Antwerp mint, patagon, Philip IV, 1622. Delm-295; Dav-4462; KM-53.3. 27.60 grams. XF with scratches in the centers, bold date, some verdigris spots, a few flat areas and irregular edges as is typical. Estimate: $150-$225.

Netherlands (United)

2085. NETHERLANDS (United), Gelderland, “lion” daalder, 1638. Delm-845; Dav-4849; KM-15.2. 27.00 grams. XF with bold lion and date, knight a bit weak, dark gray-toned fields contrasting against lighter high points, a few surface marks. With photo-certificate. SOLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE 1715 FLEET SOCIETY. Estimate: $125-$200.

Papal States

2086. PAPAL STATES, Rome mint, 1 scudo, Pius VI, 1780, year VI, AVXILIUM variety. KM-1216.2. 26.06 grams. Well-struck AU with sharp details and fairly lustrous surfaces draped in rich golden, red, and purple toning. Pedigreed to the Coin Galleries (Stack’s) auction of November 2000, with original lot-tag 992. Estimate: $150-$225.

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Peru (colonial) - Gold

2087. PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1815 JP. KM-129.1; Cal-1762; Fr-54. 27.04 grams. Somewhat grainy surfaces with hints of original luster, some lamination errors on obverse along with adjustment marks and slightly weak center on reverse, AU overall with pleasing gold color. With certificate. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.

Peru (colonial) - Pillars

2088. PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1771 JM, HIAPSN error. Yonaka-L8.71C; Cal-1033; KM-64.2. 23.46 grams. Rare HIAPSN error clearly visible on this salvaged example (unknown wreck), some dark encrustation spots in the fields. Estimate: $400-$600. 2089. PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1755 JD, both mintmarks dotted, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L4.55; KM-54; Cal-370. 12.76 grams. Holed VG piece with dark gray-toned fields, solder-spot on shield, noted as “very rare” in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $175-$250. 2090. PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1757 JM, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L4.57; KM-54; Cal-374. 13.26 grams. About XF, holed at top, with gray-toned fields, noted as “very rare” in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $175-$250. 2091. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1752 J, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.52; KM-53; Cal-267. 6.40 grams. About VF, holed at top and with scratch above crown, richly toned around the legends, noted as “very rare” in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $125-$200.

2092. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1753 J, mintmark dotted, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.53; KM-53; Cal-269. 6.39 grams. Scarce date (R3 in Gilboy). VF with richly toned fields, a few small marks around the date. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $175-$250.

2093. PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1768 JM, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L2.68; KM-62; Cal-unl. 6.45 grams. Very rare, key date for the series and not listed in Calicó. VF, holed at top with patches of dark toning about the fields. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

2094. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1755 JD, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L1.55; KM-52; Cal-156. 3.31 grams. Scarce assayer for this date. XF with dark gray cameo-contrast toning in the fields, some surface hairlines. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

2095. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1755 JM, mintmark dotted, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L1.55a; KM-52; Cal-157. 3.27 grams. About XF with darkly toned fields. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $100-$150.

2096. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1756 JM, mintmark not dotted, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L1.56; KM-52; Cal-159. 3.25 grams. Toned AU with dent to left of shield. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $100-$150.

2097. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1757 JM, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L1.57; KM-52; Cal-160. 3.32 grams. XF with surface cleaning. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $125-$200.

2098. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1758 JM, NGC XF 45, finest and only example in NGC census, exO’Brien. Yonaka-L1.58; KM-52; Cal-162. Bold piece with subdued luster in the dark gray-toned fields. NGC #2628637-020. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection. Estimate: $150-$225.

2099. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1758 JM, exO’Brien. Yonaka-L1.58; KM-52; Cal-162. 3.34 grams. Richly toned, near-AU piece with a few surface marks, nice luster. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

2100. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1759 JM, mintmark not dotted, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L1.59; KM-52; Cal-164. 3.34 grams. Darkly toned AU with a few old marks above the pillars. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $125-$200. 2101. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1762 JM, mintmark with MA ligature, rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-unlisted (type of L1.62); KM-61; Cal-345. 3.18 grams. Variety not listed in Yonaka: “A variety with MA ligature (Gilboy L-1-13) was not observed.” Cleaned XF, some dark encrustation spots. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

2102. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1763 JM, broken H in HISP, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L1.63a; KM-61; Cal346. 3.20 grams. Deeply toned Fine+ with clear broken H in HISP (rare variety). Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

2103. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1764 JM, exO’Brien. Yoanka-L1.64; KM-61; Cal-347. 3.23 grams. Scarce date. Richly toned VF+ with a couple of marks on the pillars side. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

2104. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1770 JM, exO’Brien. Yonaka-L1.70; KM-61; Cal-353. 3.30 grams. Broadly struck XF with flan flaw on edge, semi-lustrous fields with deep blue toning, a few marks. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $125-$200.

2105. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1771 JM, exO’Brien. Yonaka-L1.71; KM-61; Cal-354. 3.32 grams. Scarce, second-to-last year of issue. XF with nice luster and details, a few marks around the pillars. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $175-$250.

2106. PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1772 JM, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L1.72; KM-62; Cal-355. 3.07 grams. Very rare date and the final year of issue for the Lima pillar 1 real. Good piece with surface damage in the centers, very darkly toned fields. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $125-$200.

2107. PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Ferdinand VI, 1753/2 J, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L05.53a; KM-51; Cal-50. 1.63 grams. VF with bold overdate, some surface hairlines in the darkly toned fields. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

2108. PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Ferdinand VI, 1754 JD, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L05.54; KM-51; Cal-53. 1.63 grams. This is probably the scarce “dotted mintmark” die, even though the dot is too weak to be discerned, as is also the crossbar inside the M of the mintmark (which Gilboy called normal M). VF with a few old marks in the richly toned fields. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

2109. PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Ferdinand VI, 1755 JM, dotted mintmark, rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L05.55c; KM-51; Cal-56. 1.61 grams. Lustrous XF with heavy scratch on shield side, rare type. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $125-$200.

2110. PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Ferdinand VI, 1760 JM, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L05.60; KM-51; Cal-64. 1.63 grams. Final year for the type and issued posthumously. Fine with plugged hole at top. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $100-$150.

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2111. PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Charles III, 1764 JM, exO’Brien. Yonaka-L05.64; KM-60; Cal-115. 1.68 grams. AU with rich blue and golden toning over lustrous surfaces, small pit marks in the fields. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $125-$200. 2112. PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Charles III, 1765 JM, exO’Brien. Yonaka-L05.65; KM-60; Cal-117. 1.66 grams. Semi-lustrous AU with rich rainbow toning around the rims. Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225. 2113. PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Charles III, 1772 JM, very rare, ex-O’Brien. Yonaka-L05.72; KM-60; Cal-126. 1.58 grams. Very rare date and final year of issue for the type; though cataloged by Yonaka as R4 and only one observed, we found at least two others sold in the past thirteen years. VG with a few scratches, irregular edges (as made). Pedigreed to the John O’Brien Collection, with his tag. Estimate: $150-$225.

Peru (colonial) - Busts

2114. PERU, Lima, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1806 JP, with distinctive Asian chopmarks, ex-Brameld. Cal-926; KM-97. 25.81 grams. Several bold chopmarks on Fine host coin, one interesting box chop with raised characters (possibly Japanese?), very crude edge with some damage. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Estimate: $150-$225.

Peru (Republic)

2115. PERU, Lima, 8 reales, 1834 MM, NGC UNC details / obv cleaned. KM-142.3. Nice, lustrous piece with frosty devices, some hairlines on the obverse. NGC #8301085-010. Estimate: $300-$450. 2116. PERU, Lima, 5 pesetas, 1880 BF, no dot after B, NGC AU 58. KM-201.1. Lustrous piece with strongly struck details, some dark toning spots on the reverse. NGC #8299767-007. Estimate: $150-$225.

Spain (Special Issue for New World Use)

Ferdinand-Isabel

2117. SPAIN (special issue for New World use), Seville, ½ real, Ferdinand-Isabel, mintmark S above assayer * to left and to right of crowned F, rare. López de la Fuente-E8.1.2; Cal-272. 1.67 grams. Corroded and dark piece with most of the design visible if a bit obscured, several small edge-cracks, desirable New World issue that most references attribute to Santo Domingo. Estimate: $150-$225.

Spain

Philip II

2118. SPAIN, Seville, cob 4 reales, Philip II, 1593 date to right, assayer B to left not visible. Cal-452. 13.71 grams. Lustrous AU with sharp, nearly complete shield and cross, bold 3 of date, plugged hole at 1 o’clock. Estimate: $150-$225. 2119. SPAIN, Seville, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B below mintmark S and denomination oIIII to left, partial date 159(?) to right. Cal-Type 173. 13.60 grams. AU with bold full shield and clear mintmark and assayer to left, partial date to right (possible range for this assayer being 1592-97), king’s ordinal visible in legend, nice full cross with cross in legend above, large edge-crack. Estimate: $150-$225.

Philip III

2120. SPAIN, Seville, cob 4 reales, 1611 D. Cal-807; KM-33.4. 13.27 grams. About Fine with date a bit weak but with bold assayer and denomination, nearly complete shield and cross, dull gray-toned surfaces with dark sedimentation in the recessed areas. Estimate: $150-$225.

Philip V

2121. SPAIN, various mints, lot of six 2 reales “pistareens” of Charles III Pretender and Philip V, various dates and assayers. 27.81 grams total. All generally Fine or a little better with clear dates, a few with minor surface marks or as-made edge flaws. Estimate: $200-$300.

Charles

III

2122. SPAIN, Madrid, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1786 DV. Cal-1791; KM-418.1a. 13.34 grams. XF, fully detailed strike with rich color, muted luster, faint hairlines in obverse fields. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

Charles IV

2123. SPAIN, Madrid, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1789 MF. KM-435.1; Cal-1274. 6.62 grams. VF with nice luster, faint red-gold toning on the bust. Estimate: $600-$900.

Venezuela (United States of Venezuela)

2124. VENEZUELA, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, 5 bolívares, 1929, NGC AU 58. KM-Y24.2. Nicely toned and lustrous piece with light golden hues, sharp design details with light circulation rub on the high points only. NGC #4254485-007. Estimate: $125-$200.

Medals and Decorations

Bolivia (Republic)

2125. BOLIVIA, oval lead medal, no date (ca. 1840), oval scholar prize. 10.10 grams. 25 x 20 mm. Obverse: condor below radiant sun, BOLIVIA below; Reverse: llama and tree at base of Cerro de Potosí below sun with nine stars above and wreath below, PREMIO A SU APLICACION Y ADELANTAMIENTO encircling; Edge: plain. Interesting scholar medal which is not listed in Medallas Monetarias y Conmemorativas de Bolivia 1825-1925, not dated but of the manufacture of mid-1800s, the collector tag included notes “ca. 1840” and calls it a piefort though the weight is in line with other award medals of the time. The reverse is very similar to the 1869 Bolivian oval award medal but not exact. AU+ with bold details, subdued luster with mottled toning of green and red hues. Estimate: $150-$225.

France

2126. FRANCE, large bronze medal, no date (1907), French Antarctic polar expedition of J.B. Charcot 1904-7. 176.18 grams. 68 mm. Obverse: high relief bust of Charcot facing right, J.B. CHARCOT above; Reverse: Charcot’s ship at sea, EXPÉDITIONS POLAIRES FRANÇAISES above, POURQUOI PAS? (the name of his ship) below, EM LINDAUER at right; Edge: plain with BRONZE stamped at base. Nice Mint State example of this very high relief medal honoring J.B. Charcot (1867-1936), a famous French doctor, scientist, and polar explorer. He died in the sinking of the Pourquoi Pas? off Iceland in 1936. Estimate: $100-$150.

Session VI - May 9, 2025, 10:00 AM

Great Britain

2127. GREAT BRITAIN, iron copy of Goetz’s Lusitania propaganda medal, 1915, with date as 5 May 1915. Obverse: Lusitania sinking on one side under a legend that translates as “No Contraband Goods!” and error date 5 MAY 1915 below; Reverse: Death (a skeleton) selling tickets to passengers at the Cunard box office with “Business Above All” (translated) at top; Edge: plain. This British-made iron copy of the infamous Goetz medal was sold to the public to promote a propaganda viewpoint that the sinking of the Lusitania by Germany was pre-planned due to the erroneous date of sinking as May 5th versus its actual day of sinking on May 7th. Bold Mint State medal with great patina. Estimate: $100-$150. 2128. GREAT BRITAIN, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, 1739, Vernon with cannon and ship / Porto Bello. AC-PBvi5E. 12.87 grams. 40 mm. VF with brassy, cleaned obverse, toned reverse. Estimate: $200-$300.

U.S. Paper Money

Legal Tender

2129. UNITED STATES, $1 Legal Tender note, series of 1862, serial 20436, Chittenden-Spinner. Fr-17a. Very Good with clear design, some edge damage. Estimate: $150-$225.

Gold Certificates

2130. UNITED STATES, $20 Gold Certificate, series of 1922, serial K72144217, Speelman-White. Fr-1187. Fine with staining, small edge-split at center. Estimate: $100-$150.

2131. UNITED STATES, lot of three $10 Gold Certificates, series of 1922, Speelman-White. Fr-1173 (3). Generally F-VF, some staining, pinholes, and paper toning noted. Estimate: $250-$375.

Silver Certificates

2132. UNITED STATES, $2 Silver Certificate, series of 1899, serial N60636984, Vernon-Treat. Fr-257. VF, pinhole at center left. Estimate: $150-$225.

2133. UNITED STATES, lot of three “black eagle” $1 Silver Certificates, series of 1899. Fr-227, 232, 233. The Fr-227 is a nice VF without problems, while the other two are closer to Fine with some pinholes and light stains. Estimate: $200-$300.

2134. UNITED STATES, lot of three “black eagle” $1 Silver Certificates, series of 1899, Speelman-White. Fr-236 (3). Around F-VF with some staining or ink. Estimate: $150-$225.

2135. UNITED STATES, $1 silver certificate, series of 1923, serial Z60644928D, Mooney-White. Fr-238. UNC with nice bold ink and great paper originality. Estimate: $100-$150.

2136. UNITED STATES, $1 silver certificate, series of 1923, serial B23106266E, Mooney-White. Fr-238. VF, small split in top-right margin. Estimate: $60-$90.

2137. UNITED STATES, lot of two $1 Silver Certificates, series of 1923, Mooney-White. Fr-238 (2). Both about VF. Estimate: $100-$150.

2138. UNITED STATES, lot of three $1 Silver Certificates, series of 1923, Speelman-White. Fr-238 (3). One a solid VF, the other two closer to Fine with some pinholes. Estimate: $125-$200.

2139. UNITED STATES, lot of three $1 Silver Certificates, series of 1923, Mooney-White. Fr-238. One VF with light stains, the other two Fine with some small edge-splits. Estimate: $200-$300.

United States Notes

2140. UNITED STATES, $5 United States Note, series of 1907, serial M34894057, Speelman-White. Fr-91. VF with nice ink colors. Estimate: $100-$150.

2141. UNITED STATES, $1 United States Note, series of 1923, serial A19636266B, Speelman-White. Fr-40. VF with bold red ink, a couple of small interior splits. Estimate: $100-$150. 2142. UNITED STATES, lot of three $1 United States Notes, series of 1917. Fr-37, 38, 39. All Fine with a few pinholes. Estimate: $125-$200.

2143. UNITED STATES, lot of three $1 United States Notes, series of 1917. Fr-37, 39 (two). One rather nice VF, the other two closer to F/VF with minor problems. Estimate: $150-$225.

Federal Reserve Notes

2144. UNITED STATES, lot of two United States $20 Federal Reserve Notes, series of 1914. Fr-973, 979. Generally F-VF, one with small interior split. Estimate: $200-$300.

2145. UNITED STATES, lot of two $10 Federal Reserve Notes, series of 1914. Fr-911, 914. Both around VF with minor staining. Estimate: $200-$300.

2146. UNITED STATES, $5 Federal Reserve Note, series of 1914, serial G53458862B, White-Mellon, PMG VF 30 EPQ. Fr-871b. Nice ink colors and paper quality seen on this honestly circulated Lincoln $5. PMG #5012605-008. Estimate: $150-$225. 2147. UNITED STATES, lot of three $5 Federal Reserve Notes, series of 1914. Fr-851A, 875A, 891A. The 875A grades VF+ while the other two are F-VF. Estimate: $200-$300.

2148. UNITED STATES, lot of three $5 Federal Reserve Notes, series of 1914. Fr-883A, 891A (2). The Fr-883 is VF- with a small interior split, the other two are VF with no significant problems. Estimate: $200-$300.

2149. UNITED STATES, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, $1 Federal Reserve Bank Note, series of 1918, serial Z60644928D, Elliott-Burke. Fr-710. Fine, small split at center. Estimate: $80-$120.

2150. UNITED STATES, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, $1 Federal Reserve Bank Note, series of 1918, serial B6117026B, Elliott-Burke. Fr-713. About VF, toned paper. Estimate: $80-$120.

2151. UNITED STATES, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, $1 Federal Reserve Bank Note, series of 1918, serial C48843708A, Elliott-Burke. Fr-717. VF with light stains on the back. Estimate: $80-$120.

World Paper Money

Antigua and Barbuda

2152. ANTIGUA and BARBUDA, complete set of thirty $50 banknotes in gold and silver entitled The World’s First Gold and Silver Banknotes - The Saga of Treasure Ships and Pirates, 1988, featuring ships and pirates from the 1500s to 1800s. Set of legal tender $50 notes made in gold and silver held in pages with historical information on these famous pirates and their ships; Blackbeard and the Queen Anne’s Revenge, Captain Kidd and the Adventure Galley, Sam Bellamy and the Whydah are just a few of the notable pirates represented. Estimate: $150-up.

Dominican Republic

2153. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, República Dominicana, 40 pesos overprint of 19-5-1853 on an 1848 2 pesos nominales = 80 centavos fuertes, 1848, serial 131100. Pick-7. Fine with two circular cancellation marks, some edge-splits and small interior splits, with National Congress revaluation overprint on back. Estimate: $100-$150.

Ancient and Medieval

Ancient Greek Attica

2154. ANCIENT GREEK, Athens, Attica, AR tetradrachm “owl,” 393-294 BC, NGC Ch VF (strike 4/5, surface 4/5). Copenhagen 31-40; Kroll 8. 16.87 grams. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Chunky and darkly toned, struck on a small flan but important details visible. NGC #6708792-002. Estimate: $350-$500.

2155. ANCIENT GREEK, Athens, Attica, AR tetradrachm “owl,” 393-294 BC. Copenhagen 31-40; Kroll 8. 16.89 grams. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Silvery XF, struck on an exaggerated oblong flan (typical of this time period) with most details visible, some old scratches on Athena’s cheek. Estimate: $200-$300.

Kingdom of Macedon

2156. ANCIENT GREEK, Kings of Macedon, AR tetradrachm, Alexander III (“the Great”), 336-323 BC. 16.53 grams. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle in right hand, scepter in left. Well centered on a smallish flan, VF for wear and tear, some sediment in crevices above Herakles’ helmet. Estimate: $150-$225.

Ancient Gaul Redones

2157. ANCIENT GAUL, Redones, BI stater, ca. 100-50 BC, NGC XF (strike 4/5, surface 3/5), ex-Tresor du Piolaine. D&T 2315; L&T 6792. 6.52 grams. Celticized head of Apollo right / Figure driving biga with androcephalic horse right; wheel below. A Gallic hoard coin, well centered, with grayish low-contrast toning. NGC #6290542-001. From the “Tresor du Piolaine” hoard found in 2012 near Rennes, France. Estimate: $200-$300.

Ancient Roman

Roman Republic

2158. ANCIENT ROMAN, Roman Republic, AR denarius, C. Porcius Cato, 123 BC. Sydenham 417; Crawford 274/1. 3.71 grams. Helmeted head of Roma right; X behind / Victory in biga right holding reins and whip; C CATO below, ROMA in exergue. Darkly toned VF with some corrosion and sedimentation. SOLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE 1715 FLEET SOCIETY. Estimate: $100-$150. 2159. ANCIENT ROMAN, Roman Republic, AR denarius, C. Claudius Pulcher, 110-109 BC, NGC Fine (strike 5/5, surface 2/5). RSC 1; Sydenham 569; Crawford 300/1. 3.81 grams. Helmeted head of Roma right / Victory in biga right, C. PVLCHER in exergue. Very worn with soft details. NGC #2405398-003. Estimate: $70-$100.

Roman Empire

2160. ANCIENT ROMAN, Roman Empire, lot of three AE coins, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Lucius Verus, 117-138, 138-161, 161-169 AD, in NGC slabs graded VF (two) and F (one), NGC. Two coins with much patina and decent detail, the third (Hadrian) with dark green patina and all details visible. NGC #2117814-007, 4371759-021, 2117260-020. Estimate: $100-$150. Roman Provincial

2161. ANCIENT ROMAN, Seleucis and Pieria, Antioch, BL tetradrachm, Philip II, 247-249 AD, struck 248-9 AD. McAlee 1042; Prieur 474; SNG Cop 268 corr. 13.96 grams. Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing left with wings spread, holding wreath in beak. VF with some pitting, gunmetal patina, frosty high points. Pedigreed to lot 115, Agora Auction #59, July 2016. Estimate: $100-$150.

Coin Jewelry

Shipwreck Coin Jewelry

Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida 2162. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted shield-side out in 14K gold wire pendant with shark embellishment and shackle bail. 17.96 grams total. Broad piece with heavy surface corrosion, some of the shield visible along with most of the cross (if a bit faint), neatly set into its decorative pendant setting. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher certificate 96A-14221 hand-inscribed by Mel Fisher “Today’s the day, [unknown name]! Mel.” Estimate: $500-$750.

“Lucayan Beach Wreck,” sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

2163. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible, ex-”Lucayan Beach Wreck” (ca. 1628), ex-Spink, mounted shield-side out in antique silver bezel with silver chain. 46.10 grams total. Solid piece with most of shield and cross visible amid surface pitting from saltwater corrosion, richly toned with purple hues. From the “Lucayan Beach Wreck” (ca. 1628), with original Spink box and advertisement “Fashion Jewellery created from pieces of eight & pieces of four from the Lucayan Beach Pirate Treasure” (1960s), plus 2024 essay about the wreck. Estimate: $500-$750.

Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

2164. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible, ex-Concepción (1641), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold-wire pendant. 8.06 grams total. Rather nice piece, XF overall, with no significant corrosion to note, rather bold partial shield and nearly complete cross, set into a decorative gold wire setting. From the Concepción (1641), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Estimate: $250-$375.

Session VI - May 9, 2025, 10:00 AM

Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

2165. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), style of 1712-13, ex-1715 Fleet, mounted cross-side out in silver pendant with shackle bail. 16.60 grams total. Solid example from the popular 1715 Fleet with light surface corrosion and bold partial shield and cross, fairly silvery with some dark tones around the edges. From the 1715 Fleet, with certificate. SOLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE 1715 FLEET SOCIETY. Estimate: $150-$225.

2166. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, ex-1715 Fleet, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold pendant with fixed bail. 13.33 grams total. Corroded piece with partial cross, bold part of shield also visible, some red toning spots, nice provenance to the famous Corrigans wreck site of the 1715 Fleet. From the Corrigans site of the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate. Estimate: $250-$375.

2167. MEXICO, Mexico City, cob ½ real, Philip V, assayer not visible, ex-1715 Fleet, mounted in 14K gold pendant with fixed bail. 1.88 grams total. Very long teardrop-shaped piece with custom made pendant setting accentuating this, partial monogram and cross visible. From the 1715 Fleet, with original Cobb Coin Co. tag 10,391 and generic certificate. Estimate: $250-$375. Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway

2168. NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, 2 stuivers, 1724, ex-Akerendam (1725), mounted in 14K gold pendant. KM-48. 4.19 grams total. Lustrous, Mint State example with sharply struck lion and crown, very minimal surface corrosion around the edges. From the Akerendam (1725), with photo-certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.

Lima Cob Jewelry

Pillars and Waves

2169. PERU, Lima, cob 1 real, 1750 R, rare, mounted crossside out in 14K gold pendant with fixed bail. 4.23 grams total. Rare date just visible between the double-struck pillars, bold partial cross, dark gray-toned surfaces. Estimate: $200-$300.

2170. PERU, Lima, cob ½ real, 1740, mounted cross-side out in silver ladies’ ring (size 6½). 4.02 grams total. Neat piece with clear date below bold partial cross, second date seen below bold monogram, rather lustrous. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $60-$90.

Potosí Cob Jewelry

Shield Type

2171. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg), mounted cross-side out in 18K gold pendant with fixed skull bail and crossed-swords embellishment with diamonds, rubies, and emerald. 15.14 grams total. Broad, deeply rainbow-toned piece with nice full cross facing outward in this rather flashy pendant setting decorated with many gemstones, shield side also nice with bold partial shield (scuff at center), most of king’s name visible with retrograde S followed by full ordinal III. Estimate: $500-$750.

2172. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 1 real, 1650 (Spanish 5) O, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold pendant with shackle bail. 4.29 grams total. Rather scarce date clearly seen above a nearly complete (if slightly off-center) cross, bold shield (also off-center), with clear mintmark and assayer, polished surfaces. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $350-$500.

Pillars and Waves

2173. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1757 q, with large 14K gold bail through hole near edge, including 20” silver chain. 28.49 grams total. Chunky piece with bold date between pillars, partial cross with clear assayer to right. Estimate: $200-$300. 2174. BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob ½ real, 1752?, mounted crossside out in silver men’s ring (size 10). 10.94 grams total. Neat teardrop shape with bold cross (slightly off-center), partial monogram with some of the date visible (appears to be 1752 but uncertain due to mounting). With photo-certificate. Estimate: $100-$150.

Ancient Coin Jewelry

Ancient Greek

2175. ANCIENT GREEK, Pamphylia, Aspendos, AR tetradrachm, in the name and types of Alexander III (“the Great”), dated CY 27 (ca 186/5 BC), mounted head-side out in 14K gold pendant with bail. Price 2909. 19.11 grams total. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle in right hand, scepter in left. Fine coin in molded dark gold bezel, with large incuse countermark of a Seleukid anchor within an oval on head of Herakles. Estimate: $300-$450.

Shipwreck Artifacts

Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

2176. Encrusted silver ewer spout, ex-Atocha (1622), exLippmann. 103 grams. 3½” x 1¼”. Thickly encrusted artifact with bits of shell here and there and dark gray metal peeking out, still recognizable as a beak-shaped spout from a small jug or pitcher called an ewer, used to serve water for drinking at mealtime, housed in a displayable box. From the Atocha (1622), with original plastic tag and Fisher photo-certificate 85A-A360, housed in display box, pedigreed to the Noel Lippmann Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

2177. Encrusted silver bowl fragments (two), ex-Atocha (1622), ex-Lippman. 220 grams total. 4” x 4½” and 3” x 1¼”. Decent-sized portion of a large, tapered decorative bowl or urn plus small shard from another part, all dark gray overlain with lots of encrustation. From the Atocha (1622), with original plastic tag and Fisher photo-certificate 85A-A360 (1435), housed in display box, pedigreed to the Noel Lippmann Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.

2178. Encrusted silver scabbard frog, ex-Atocha (1622), exLippman. 13 grams. 1½” x ¾”. Small, intact artifact called a scabbard frog with a hook to connect a sheathed sword to a belt, dull gray with bits of encrustation, housed in a displayable box. From the Atocha (1622), with original plastic tag and Fisher photo-certificate A84-801, housed in display box, pedigreed to the Noel Lippmann Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.

Guadalupe and Tolosa, sunk in 1724 off Samaná Bay, Dominican Republic

2179. Brass knuckle-guard for a sword, ex- GuadalupeTolosa (1724). 95 grams. 5” x 4”. Intact guard that would fit between a grip and sword, light goldish color, lots of interesting pitting. From the Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic and copy of the article “Graveyard of the Quicksilver Galleons” by Mendel Peterson from the December 1979 issue of National Geographic Estimate: $100-$150. 2180. Brass spout for a gunpowder-flask, ex-GuadalupeTolosa (1724). 64 grams. 2” long. Intact spout with bulbous nozzle below which is a control lever that affixed to a leather bag for dispensing lead shot or gunpowder. From the Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic and copy of the article “Graveyard of the Quicksilver Galleons” by Mendel Peterson from the December 1979 issue of National Geographic Estimate: $100-$150.

2181. Bone and brass knife handle, ex-Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724). 58 grams. 4” long. The blade long gone, what remains is a tapered, octagonal bone handle with round brass attachment with ring-turned embellishments on one side (for the blade) and brass end-cap on the other. From the Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic and copy of the article “Graveyard of the Quicksilver Galleons” by Mendel Peterson from the December 1979 issue of National Geographic. Estimate: $100-$150. 2182. Small clay whistle/pomander, ex-Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724). 7 grams. 3” long. Petite, oblong shape (possibly part of a larger object) with ring-turned embellishments, smooth and light brown all over, possibly used as a whistle or pomander, used to carry perfume around the neck to combat odors. From the Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic and copy of the article “Graveyard of the Quicksilver Galleons” by Mendel Peterson from the December 1979 issue of National Geographic Estimate: $100-$150. 2183. Pair of very small bone dice, ex-Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724). 3 grams total. 1 is 3/8” square, 1 is ¼” square. Not a matched pair, as one is significantly smaller than the other, but both intact with dots for numbers incised in their sides, light- to medium-brown in color. From the Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic and copy of the article “Graveyard of the Quicksilver Galleons” by Mendel Peterson from the December 1979 issue of National Geographic Estimate: $100-$150. 2184. Lot of three small brass religious medallions, exGuadalupe-Tolosa (1724). 9 grams total. 2 are 1¼” long, 1 is 1¾” long. Three different types of religious medallions, two octagonal and light brass in color, the third a gray-black depiction of a saint with a cross atop, all with bails to affix to clothing or wear around the neck. From the Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724), with original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic and copy of the article “Graveyard of the Quicksilver Galleons” by Mendel Peterson from the December 1979 issue of National Geographic. Estimate: $100-$150.

Lusitania, sunk by U-20 in 1915 off Ireland

2185. Lucite block containing tiny brass watch fragments and official card signed by survivor Barbara Anderson McDermott, limited offering 44 of 90, ex-Lusitania (1915). Note on back says, “This display contains fragments recovered in 1982 from the Lusitania site and was personally signed by Barbara Anderson McDermott in December 2004.” 44/90. Barbara and her mother survived the sinking of the Lusitania and landed at Queenstown, Ireland. The fragments are very small but represent an important historic shipwreck. From the Lusitania (1915), accompanied by postcards (one showing Barbara Anderson in 1915), National Geographic magazine of April 1994 and VHS video Last Voyage of the Lusitania (1994), plus Wreck Diving magazine issue 18 (2009). Estimate: $100-$150.

Non-shipwreck Artifacts

Arms / Armor / Militaria

Cannons / cannonballs / artillery

2186. Small bronze signal cannon (mortar), Spanish colonial (1500s-1600s). 2235 grams. 3½” tall x 3” in diameter. Short, crude, flat-bottomed cannon used to send up signals or to test powder, multiple thick horizontal rings around a cylindrical shape and typically heavy with a small touch-hole near the bottom, dusty appearance of patination all over. Estimate: $175-$250.

2187. Small bronze signal cannon (mortar), Spanish colonial (1500s-1600s). 1816 grams. 2½” x 4”. Taller and narrower than most, a flat-bottomed cannon with multiple thick horizontal rings around a cylindrical shape, used to send up signals or to test powder, with filled-in touch-hole, dusty patination all over. Estimate: $150-$225. 2188. Lot of two very small bronze signal cannons (mortars), Spanish colonial (1500s-1600s). 1436 grams total. 3” x 2” and 2½” x 2”. Two mortars (petite by cannon standards) to be fired either to send up signals or to test powder, touch-holes intact, typical cylindrical shape with thick horizontal rings around the middle. One mortar smooth with chocolate-like patina, the other a little taller with dusty patina all over. Estimate: $200-$300.

Miscellaneous

2189. British bronze “picture medal” box made in 1910 containing twelve circular colored engravings by Edward Orme depicting the battles won by the Duke of Wellington in 1815, with explanations of the battles. 83.12 grams total. 75 mm. The title page reads, “The Battles of the British Army in Portugal, Spain, and France, from the Year 1808 to 1814 under the command of England’s Great Captain Arthur Duke of Wellington” and consists of round, beautifully colored engravings of twelve battles encased in a dark brown bronze case resembling a medal with the obverse bearing a depiction of the Duke and the reverse a seated angel writing on a tablet, all in all a very interesting piece of memorabilia from the time. Estimate: $80-$120.