Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC Treasure, World, U.S. Coin and Paper Money Auction 30 LIVE FLOOR AND INTERNET AUCTION Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park
1275 Lee Road, Winter Park, Florida 32789
Thursday, November 4, 2021 Session I: 10:00 AM EDT Session II: 3:30 PM EDT Friday, November 5, 2021 Session III: 10:00 AM EDT Session IV: 4:30 PM EDT Session V: 8:00 PM EDT Monday, November 8, 2021 Session VI: 10:00 AM EST
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Treasure, World, U.S. Coin and Paper Money Auction 30
Live In-Person & on the Internet, Thursday-Friday & Monday, November 4-5 & 8, 2021 We’re excited to host our first live floor auction since the beginning of the pandemic over a year and a half ago. While our past three online-only sales were immensely successful and record-breaking, we missed visiting with the many bidders that attend our live floor auctions. There’s something to be said about bidding on and seeing these treasures in person, which is why we’re grateful to be at this point. Session I begins with Gold Cobs, which hosts a number of choice 1715 Fleet coins including a 1711 J Mexico cob 8 escudo Royal (lot 16), an extremely rare 1714 Mexico cob 8 escudos struck with a Royal obverse die (lot 18), one of the nicest 1712 Lima 8 escudos we’ve ever handled (lot 29), and a fascinating 1702 Bogotá cob 2 escudos with the date rendered as “2071” reading outward (lot 63). Notable nonwreck gold cobs in this section include a 1698/7 M Seville 8 escudos plated in both Calicó and Tauler reference works (lot 14), plus a rare and unlisted 1751 S Bogotá cob 8 escudos (lot 58). The latter is pedigreed to the featured Fernandina Collection, a curated group of some very high grade and rare gold cobs, both wreck and non-wreck, that will no doubt attract much attention. The Shipwreck Ingots section is strongly influenced by lots from the Atocha (1622) due to next year’s 400th anniversary of the sinking. We feature one impressive gold “finger” bar (lot 67) from the wreck alongside a total of five large silver ingots (lots 71-75). Coins from the Atocha feature prominently in Shipwreck Coins with some 70+ lots up for bidding, including a very rare Lima cob 2 reales Philip II assayer X (lot 87). Other lots of note include coins from the Capitana (1654) and Maravillas (1656) wrecks predigreed to the Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí cobs, a wide selection of Dutch portrait and rider ducatoons from the Akerendam (1725)(lots 288-332), our first offering of an NGC-graded Mexico cob 8 reales from the pirate ship Whydah (1717)(lot 280), and an assortment of world and US gold coins salvaged from the popular SS Central America (1857)(lots 396-406). In Mexico Silver Cobs, we offer several extremely rare cob 8 reales Royals like a 1613 F (lot 424), a 1706 J (lot 430), and a 1715 J (lot 432) in addition to a desirable 1728/6/5 D pedigreed to the Rooswijk (1739). Lima Silver Cobs hosts the quite rare 1686 R Lima cob 8 reales Royal (Lot 490) in addition to several other rare types. Many more rare Royals can be found in the Potosí Silver Cobs section including a very difficult to acquire 1656 E Potosí cob 8 reales Royal (lot 635). Bidders’ hearts will be beating strongly for lots 741 and 808 - the finest and only graded 1696 VR cob 4 reales and 1734 E cob 1 real Hearts. Two key collections within this session are the Barry Stallard Research Collection of Early Lima, La Plata and Potosí Cobs (see lot 505 for the immensely rare La Plata piece) and the Jorge Ugaz Collection of Potosí Cob 8 and 4 Reales. On the second day of the auction, the wide selection found in World Coins should draw spirited bidding from all over the world. Such rarities there include a fresh-to-the-market Japanese proof 20 sen dated Meiji year 13 (1880)(lot 1173), two Segovia-minted rarities - a gold 4 excelentes of Ferdinand-Isabel (lot 1276) and a massive 50 reales cincuentín dated 1620 (only our second offering of this rare denomination!)(lot 1315), and the finest NGC-graded 1745 MF Mexico pillar 8 reales (lot 1184). The presence of a 1621 A Cartagena (Colombia) cob 8 reales from the “Dry Tortugas wreck” (1622) as lot 885 is especially fitting as this year is the 400th anniversary of the striking of these first coins from the mint in Cartagena - an event we will be celebrating in December while attending the Cartagena Numismatic Congress. We are very pleased to offer several collections within this session: the exclusive J.O.B. Collection of Seville Gold Coins (lots 12511275) packed with many finest and only known graded pieces, the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money, and Part II of the Antigua Collection of Guatemalan Cobs. One further collection to note is the John Adams Collection of Admiral Vernon Medals in Medals and Decorations. His feature article preceding the lots explains his personal collecting journey how this top-notch collection came to be. U.S. Coins and Paper Money hosts some branch-mint gold coins from Dahlonega (lot 1411) and Charlotte (lot 1415) plus some popular early American currency like the 1798 Draped Bust silver dollar (lot 1419), the 1794 Flowing Hair large cent (lot 1434), and the grade-rarity 1777-dated South Carolina $20 colonial note (1451). World Paper Money contains some desirable type notes such as the Argentina 1 peso remainder of 1827-9 with portraits of Washington and Bolívar (lot 1456), the rare Cartagena (Colombia) Estado Soberano de Bolívar 10 pesos note of 1885 (lot 1459), and the spectacular Banco Internacional de Costa Rica 100 colones error note dated to the year “2931” (lot 1464). Following an assortment of popular Greek, Roman, and Byzantine coinage designs in Ancient Coins, the Coin Jewelry section offers a wealth of mounted Atocha (1622) silver coins (lots 1540-1568) plus a visually impressive 1714 J Mexico gold cob 8 escudos in a special 1715 Fleet pendant setting (lot 1537). Shipwreck Artifacts has many interesting salvaged items such as a pocket sundial from the HMS Winchester (1695), previously seen in a 1977 issue of National Geographic magazine (lot 1589), as well as an ornate gold toothpick from the 1715 Fleet (lot 1590). Finally, some notable lots in Non-Wreck Artifacts include an arsenal of flintlock pistols (lots 1605-1610) plus a long Spanish miquelet officer’s musket (lot 1604). The following Monday, we end the auction with an Express session with 400+ lots of lower priced coins, currency, and artifacts. We wish you the best of luck in bidding, whether online or in person, with special thanks to all of our consignors!
The Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC team: Daniel Sedwick, Agustín (Augi) García-Barneche, Cori Sedwick Downing, Connor Falk
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Table of Contents SECTION LOTS PAGES
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021 SESSION I: 10:00 AM EDT Gold Cobs (by country) ............................................................................. 1-66................ 7-27 Shipwreck Ingots ....................................................................................... 67-79.............. 28-36 Shipwreck Coins (chronologically by wreck) ............................................. 80-411............ 37-96 “A Brief Introduction to the Countermarked Shield-Type Coins of Potosí, 1649-52” by Daniel Frank Sedwick........................................................................................ 53 SESSION II: 3:30 PM EDT Silver Cobs of Mexico City, Mexico ............................................................ 412-447.......... 97-105 Silver Cobs of Lima, Peru ..........................................................................448-504.......... 106-114 Feature Article: “The Rincón 1-Real and 2-Reales Coins of La Plata and Potosí—An Ongoing Study” by Barry Stallard and Daniel Frank Sedwick ......................................................... 115-122 Silver Cob of La Plata, Bolivia.................................................................... 505................. 123 Silver Cobs of Potosí, Bolivia...................................................................... 506-809.......... 125-180
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 SESSION III: 10:00 AM EDT World Coins (by country)........................................................................... 810-1336........ 181-280 SESSION IV: 4:30 PM EDT Medals and Decorations............................................................................. 1337-1403...... 281-296 “My Journey Collecting Admiral Vernon Medals” by John Adams....................................................................................................... 284 U.S. Coins and Paper Money...................................................................... 1404-1455...... 297-306 World Paper Money (by country)............................................................... 1456-1506...... 307-318 SESSION V: 8:00 PM EDT Ancient Coins............................................................................................. 1507-1526...... 319-321 Coin Jewelry............................................................................................... 1527-1574...... 321-330 Shipwreck Artifacts..................................................................................... 1575-1595...... 331-336 Non-Wreck Artifacts................................................................................... 1596-1613...... 337-343 Documents................................................................................................. 1614-1617...... 343-344
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2021 SESSION VI: 10:00 AM EST Express Session (selected items from all sections).......................................1618-2023...... 345-366
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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 1574-2019 (2019). 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.
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Gold Cobs of Spain Charles-Joanna
1. Seville, Spain, 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer Gothic D to left, mintmark S to right, NGC MS 64. Cal-199. 3.34 grams.
4. Seville, Spain, 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer not vis-
Bold full shield and cross (the latter very slightly doubled) with traces of reddish toning, smallish flan, nearly full crown, choice grade (technically tied for second finest in NGC census). NGC #5961961-004. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
and shield, much legend and nearly full crown, hairline edge-split. NGC #5964204-001. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
Philip II
2. Seville, Spain, 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer Gothic
5. Seville, Spain, cob 2 escudos, Philip II, assayer Gothic D
ible, NGC UNC details / cleaned. Cal-Type 76. Choice full cross
below mintmark S to left, NGC MS 64. Cal-Type 257. 6.74 grams.
D to left, mintmark S to right, NGC MS 63. Cal-199. 3.36 grams.
Lustrous and well detailed, with bold full shield and cross (the latter slightly doubled), nearly full crown, choice grade (tied with two others for second finest in NGC census among 48 entries to date). NGC #4722639-005. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
Lustrous and crisply detailed, with choice full shield and cross and nearly full legends (just a few small spots of die-rust). NGC #4664386001. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
3. Seville, Spain, 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer Gothic D to left, mintmark S to right, NGC MS 63. Cal-199. 3.35 grams.
6. Seville, Spain, cob 2 escudos, Philip II, assayer Gothic
Sharply detailed and lustrous, with full shield and (doubled) cross, much legend with minor crude spots (as made). NGC# 4346136-004. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
D below mintmark to S to left, NGC MS 62. Cal-Type 257. 6.74 grams. Full shield and cross-and-tressure despite slightly uneven strike,
much luster, nearly full king’s name in legend. NGC # 2725536-002. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
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Note: See lot 282 for a Seville gold cob 2E Philip III from the Guadalupe-Tolosa shipwreck of 1724.
Philip III
7. Seville, Spain, cob 2 escudos, 1590 date to right, assayer H below denomination II and mintmark S to left. Cal-836. 6.78 grams. Clear S-II-H to left and most of 1590 to right of full shield with flat streak in center (to the right of which appears a circular spot of slightly detached and struck-through gold), full cross with same streak on reverse, AU grade with traces of orange encrustation in crevices. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
11. Seville, Spain, cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer B, upright denomination II to right with dots above and below, NGC AU 58. Cal-Type 197; KM-20. 6.68 grams. Choice full cross and shield (both very bold), also nearly full crown and bold full S-B to left, the full •II• denomination to right attributed to Philip III by Calicó (slab label and NGC census say Philip II). NGC #6268663-013. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
8. Seville, Spain, cob 2 escudos, Philip II, assayer B below
denomination II and mintmark S to left, date to right not visible (1590s), NGC MS 62. Cal-Type 259. 6.75 grams. Full cross
and shield and clear assayer despite some peripheral flatness, second highest grade in NGC census for this assayer. NGC #2703501-001. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
12. Seville, Spain, cob 2 escudos, 1615 V, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. Cal-1071; KM-unl (20 for type). 6.65 grams. Broad flan with bottom half of all four digits of date visible (missed by NGC, but finest graded for the date or assayer anyway), choice full shield and cross-and-tressure, full S-V and king’s ordinal III, somewhat lustrous all over. NGC #5961961-001. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
9. Toledo, Spain, cob 2 escudos, Philip II, assayer M below
mintmark oT to left, PCGS AU50 Cal-862. 6.68 grams. Broad flan with full shield and cross and crown (all typically low-relief ), full and clear oT-M to left and bold full denomination consisting of two dottopped I’s, hint of luster. PCGS #36130067. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
Philip IV
13. Seville, Spain, cob 2 escudos, Philip IV, assayer D, NGC AU 55. Cal-Type 388; KM-82.1. 6.73 grams. Nearly full shield and cross, clear assayer and bold king’s ordinal IIII despite some peripheral flatness, lightly toned in crevices. NGC #5961961-005. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
10. Valladolid, Spain, cob 2 escudos, Philip II, assayer oA above denomination II to right, mintmark to left, NGC MS 63. Cal-877. 6.71 grams. Very broad, thin flan with choice full crown and shield and cross, bold full mintmark (four wavy lines) to left and assayer-denomination oA-ii to right, king’s ordinal as “I:I” in legend, cross-fleury ornaments at ends, much luster and attractive deep-gold color all over, tied with one other for second finest in the NGC census. Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label). NGC #5965225009. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
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Note: See lots 1251-1258 for choice gold cobs from the J.O.B. Collection of Seville 8 Escudos.
Charles II
14. Seville, Spain, cob 8 escudos, 1698/7 M, NGC AU 58, Calicó and Tauler Plate. Cal-1053; KM-unl (168.2 for type). 26.99 grams. Very
broad flan with bold full shield and cross-and-tressure, 100% full date with clear overdate, king’s ordinal II in legend, tiny natural edge-crack, lightly toned, an important coin with an impressive pedigree as Plate Coin in several major Spanish references. Plate Coin #219 in Calicó’s Onza Main Book (1986), Plate Coin #191 in Tauler’s Oro Macuquino (2011), and Plate Coin on page 251 of Calicó’s Numismática Española (2019). NGC #5943929-003. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000.
15. Seville, Spain, cob 2 escudos, 1699/8 M, very rare (unlisted), NGC AU 58, finest and only example in NGC census. Cal-unl (Type 154); KM-unl (211 for type). 6.76 grams. Clear date with bold overdate (neither listed for this type in Calicó), full shield and nearly full cross (both bold), white and dark-brown encrustation in crevices. NGC #5965264-001. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
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Gold Cobs of the New World Mexico City, Mexico
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16. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 escudos Royal (galano), 1711
J, NGC UNC details / damaged, ex-1715 Fleet, ex-Rudman. S-M30; KM-R57.1; Cal-2192. 26.80 grams. Full and sharp details all over de-
spite damage from its time on the reef that rendered the coin somewhat oblong in shape (and thereby kept it from being recognized as a Royal early on), with much luster and traces of toning and no evidence of actual circulation wear. The date 1711 is the first and most numerous of the “Crosslet Cross” type (1711-13) of Mexican 8E Royals, with a current population of ten known examples for this date, only three of which (including this one) were known prior to the “tricentennial” bonanza in 2015 (300th Anniversary Find). A great opportunity for the cob collector who always wanted a chance to get an 8 escudos Royal at this starting level. From the 1715 Fleet and pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet NGC #6269469-001 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $25,000-up.
17. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 escudos, 1711 J, ornate-tressure cross, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage, ex-1715
Fleet, ex-Ullian. S-M30; KM-57.1; Cal-2207. 26.89 grams. Lightly toned all over with slight matte appearance due to sand-washing (typical for
this date), full and bold oXMJ and denomination VIII flanking full shield with tiny flat spot near top only, full cross with flatness and slight doubling at bottom, interesting sub-type of 1711-12 only with “ears” for tressures in cross angles (what NGC calls “bar-end cross”), much legend including clear bottom half of date, good pedigree. From the 1715 Fleet, with Lou Ullian certificate (Real Eight Co.) and Phil Flemming photo-certificate from 2010, pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label) and to the Cayón auction of July 2016, with original lot-tag 1203. NGC #5965185-003 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $8,000-$12,000.
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18. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 escudos, 1714 J, Royal-die obverse, extremely rare, NGC MS 62, ex-1715 Fleet. S-M30; KMunl (57.2 for type); Cal-unl (Type 296). 26.90 grams. Bright butter-yellow color, choice full shield and cross, the former very crisply detailed and with small ornamental florets in the spaces as struck from a Royal die (Tauler #395a), and with bold date to boot, an extremely rare specialty piece for the advanced gold-cob collector, with probably no more than two or three known of this variety (not listed in the NGC census), effectively an opportunity to own an 8 escudos Royal at a price closer to that of a regular-issue coin. From the 1715 Fleet, with certificates, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of April 2000, with original lot-tag 800. NGC #5965257-001 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $20,000-up.
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19. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 escudos, 1714 J, “GRAT” variety with date above cross on reverse, NGC MS 63, ex-1715 Fleet. S-M30; KM-57.2; Cal-2212. 27.12 grams. Choice full crown and bold GRAT above nearly full shield (slightly off-center and very slightly
doubled) with full oMJ and most of denomination VIII/IIIV (one of several diagnostic errors for this die), superb full cross-and-tressure (well centered) with parts of all four digits of date visible, nice luster all over. From the 1715 Fleet, with old photo-certificate 80006 from the salvor. NGC #5967815-001 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $10,000-$15,000.
20. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 escudos, Philip V, assayer not visible (style of 1702-10), NGC XF details / removed from jewelry, ex-1715 Fleet. KM-55.1. 13.32 grams. Good full cross (well centered) and nearly full shield (off-center), flat and beveled peripheries, toned in crevices. From the 1715 Fleet, with Fisher tag and photo-certificate PC9-31217. NGC #5967815-002 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.
21. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 escudos, (1714) J, NGC MS 64, ex-1715 Fleet 300th Anniversary Find. S-M30; KM-53.2; Cal-1887. 6.67 grams. Very sharply detailed full shield and cross inside flat and slightly beveled peripheries, broad flan and nice color. From the 1715 Fleet, with original Queens Jewels Tricentennial Hoard tags and photo-certificate #79048. NGC #2723404-002 (1715 Fleet 300th Anniversary Find Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
22. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 escudo, (1714) J, NGC MS 61, ex-1715 Fleet. KM-51.2; Cal-1739; Tauler-172. 3.29 grams. Choice full cross-and-tressure, full and well-detailed shield that is off-center enough to render the king’s ordinal in legend full and bold, curious red and black staining on both sides, file marks (as made) in peripheries. From the 1715 Fleet. NGC #6268660-001 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
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Cuzco, Peru
23. Cuzco, Peru, cob 2 escudos, 1698 M, error-variety with RX in legend, NGC MS 64 (“top pop”), ex-1715 Fleet 300th Anniversary Find. S-CZ1; KM-28; Cal-855. 6.74 grams. Extremely broad flan (basically a Royal compared to the usual “Bogotá cut” flans), with
full crown and legends, including bold RX (lacking the E) and C.II for Charles II, bold full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, the former doubled but highly lustrous, overall a stunning coin in top grade (currently tied with five others in the NGC census), just as lovely as they come. From the 1715 Fleet, with original Queens Jewels “Tricentennial Hoard” photo-certificate 79503. NGC #2819587-001 (1715 Fleet 300th Anniversary Find Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $15,000-up.
Lima, Peru
24. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1702 H, rare, NGC AU 58. S-L25a; Cal-2109; KM-38.1. 26.75 grams. Broad flan with nearly full legends, bold full cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves (the latter with traces of doubling), rich color with some luster, rare early Philip V issue, variety with cross-side legend ending in HISPAN (Tauler #217). Pedigreed to the Numismatic Ars Classica auction #22 of March 2002. NGC #5900082-002. Estimate: $12,500-$20,000.
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25. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1704 H, ISPANIAR variety, rare, NGC AU 58, ex-1715 Fleet. S-L25a; KM-38.1; Cal-2111. 26.84 grams. Perfectly round flan with choice, full and well-centered cross-lions-castles inside full legend, the pillars-and-waves also full and bold but
slightly off-center, with full crown above, traces of light sediment on fields, maybe just lacking in the luster usually required for an MS grade from NGC, rare early date and an interesting variety (Tauler 223a, unlisted in Calicó’s La Onza) with cross-side legend ending in ISPANIAR (no H), an aspect more commonly seen in the following years (1705-8). From the 1715 Fleet and pedigreed to the John Pullin collection (stated on label). NGC #6271296-001 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $15,000-$22,500.
26. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1708 H, HISPAN variety, NGC MS 63, ex-1715 Fleet. S-L25a; KM-38.1; Cal-2114. 26.96 grams. Broad flan with good full cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves (the latter very slightly doubled on left side), much legend, light sediment on surfaces with a touch of luster, scarce variety with cross-side legend ending in HISPAN (more commonly seen in the following year 1709). From the 1715 Fleet, pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label). NGC #5965185-001 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $10,000-up.
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27. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1710 H, four-digit date, HISPANIAR variety, ex-1715 Fleet, NGC UNC details / obverse scratched, Tauler Plate. S-L25a; KM-38.2; Cal-2117. 26.58 grams. This coin is so well centered on a broad, round flan that in 1992 Frank Sedwick
called it “exquisite…its excellence of cut and strike and completeness...as close as we have ever seen to a Philip V Lima 8E Royal.” Indeed it is striking to see so much full detail, including all the legend, even the second date in four digits, 1710, without any doubling or weakness or even wear, as this coin clearly did not circulate before it was lost to the sea, which imparted an orangish sheen of sediment on the surfaces, in addition to a tiny patch of white coral in the waves, the only manufacturing demerit being a hairline crack at about 1 o’clock / 4 o’clock. As noted, however, the act of salvage or later handling imparted several areas of light scratches, particularly below the denomination on the pillars side and around the upper-left castle on the cross side. It is still an exceptional coin, without question, well deserving of its multiple pedigrees. One final note: 1710 marks the first time a second date was placed in the legend, and this variety is the only one in prior to 1716 to show the date in all four digits. From the 1715 Fleet, with Fisher photo-certificate PC10-31221, and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of January 2010, with original lot-tag 7316, as well as the Ponterio auction of January 2009, with cover and lot-description page from that auction, and the Ponterio auction of March 1996 (lot 803), and to the Frank Sedwick Price List of February-March 1992, also pedigreed to the John Pullin Collection (stated on label) and Plate Coin #235a in Tauler’s Oro Macuquino (2011). NGC #6271295-001 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $15,000-$22,500.
28. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1711 M, NGC MS 62, ex-1715 Fleet. S-L28; KM-38.2; Cal-2119. 26.81 grams. Broad flan with much legend (especially on the well-centered cross side), full cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves (the latter slightly doubled), the cross-side surface slightly grainy (rusty die) but the pillars side somewhat lustrous, Tauler #237 for variety (dots and legend placement). From the 1715 Fleet, pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label). NGC #5965185-002 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $10,000-up.
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29. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1712 M, NGC MS 64, ex-1715 Fleet. S-L28; KM-38.2; Cal-2120. 26.94 grams. Highly lustrous and with choice full pillars-andwaves and cross-lions-castles, the former just slightly off-center enough to push the date in the legend off the flan, overall in an exceptional state of preservation (more than its numeric grade would suggest, in fact), with just two finer in the NGC census, also nicely medal-aligned. From the 1715 Fleet, with original tag from Pat Johnson. NGC #5968108-001 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $20,000-up.
30. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1712 M, NGC MS 64, rotated cross-side legend, ex-1715 Fleet. S-L28; KM-38.2; Cal-2120. 26.97 grams. Small, thick flan with
bold full pillars (slightly doubled) and crosslions-castles (slightly off-center), full crown to right of bold second date in legend (in three digits, the example in Tauler being the same but doubled to appear like it’s four digits), variety with cross-side legend beginning at 6 o’clock (Tauler #242a). From the 1715 Fleet. NGC #5778657-002 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $20,000-up.
31. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1716 M, NGC MS 61, finest known in NGC census, ex-Loosdrecht (1719), ex-Gray. S-L28; KM-38.2; Cal-2126. 26.96 grams. Broad flan with much legend (well centered), lustrous surfaces in bright yellow gold, curious one-year type with
rows of dots instead of horizontal lines and first of a two-year type with teardrops emanating from the ends and tips of the crossbars of the cross (also with dots in angles of the cross), an aspect that some believe was meant to denote striking after a massive earthquake in February 1716 that nearly destroyed the region, also with lots of ornamental dots throughout the pillars design (this particular variety not listed in Tauler), the tops of pillars well detailed and the cross full and nice. From the Loosdrecht (1719), pedigreed to the Fernandina and Thomas Gray collections (all stated on label), pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 19, with original lot-tag 19, and formerly displayed at the ANA Money Museum’s “Treasures of the Deep” exhibit (2014-2015). NGC #5965184-002 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $7,000-$10,000.
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32. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1718 M, NGC MS 61, finest known in NGC census. S-L28; KM-38.2; Cal-2129. 26.91 grams. Round
and thick flan (small diameter) with choice bold cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves (very slightly doubled), some luster and traces of dark sediment in crevices, currently the only MS example among four entries at NGC. NGC #5961961-007. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.
33. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1720 M, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census. S-L28;
KM-38.2; Cal-2132. 26.79 grams. Broad flan (yet minimal legend) with bold full cross-lions-castles and pillars-andwaves (full ornament at top), nice luster (rare for this period) and well struck except for doubling on the last digit of the date, hairline edge-split. Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label). NGC #5965224-001. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.
34. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1722 M, NGC AU 58.
S-L28; KM-
38.2; Cal-2134. 26.77 grams. Very broad flan for the period, with partial second date in legend, choice full cross-lionscastles and bold full pillars-and-waves, all well centered, light yellow color with matte fields, tied with one other for second finest in NGC census. Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label). NGC #5965224-002. Estimate: $8,000-$12,000.
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35. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos,
1724 M, HISPANIAR variety, rare, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census, Tauler Plate. S-L28; Bold full pillars with full ornament at top, bold full cross-lions-castles, lustrous orange fields, two dates including the bottoms of all four digits 1724 in pillars-side legend (the 4 of the main date possibly modified from a 3), parts of king’s name and six-point star ornament visible in cross-side legend, the finest of just three in the NGC census, both of the other two being just XF 45. Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection, and Plate Coin #283 in Oro Macuquino, by Rafael Tauler Fesser (2011). NGC #5965224-003. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000.
KM-38.2; Cal-2137. 27.00 grams.
36. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1725 M, Louis I, king’s name visible (rare), NGC AU 55. S-L28a; KM-40; Broad and perfectly round flan with well-centered full cross and pillars, lightly toned fields, clear bottoms of LVDO(VIC)VS I in legend, tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 61. Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label). NGC #5965224-004. Estimate: $7,000-up.
Cal-62. 26.87 grams.
37. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1729 N, NGC AU 50.
S-L29; KM-
Very broad flan with bold full cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves, both with lots of dark encrustation in crevices (good contrast), much of king’s name and ordinal in legend on cross side, prominent ornament at top of pillars side and curious R.E.X. arrangement in legend. Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label). NGC #5965224-005. Estimate: $4,000$6,000.
38.2; Cal-2142. 26.83 grams.
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38. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1732 N, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census. S-L29; KM-38.2; Cal-2146. 27.11 grams. Very choice full cross-lions-
castles and pillars-and-waves, lightly redtoned and remarkably well preserved, in fact the better of just two in the NGC census by SEVEN grades! Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label). NGC #5965224-006. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.
39. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1734 N, NGC AU 55. S-L29; KM38.2; Cal-2148. 27.05 grams. Broad flan
with excellent full cross-lions-castles, full but slightly off-center pillars-andwaves, much toning in crevices all over, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 62. Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label). NGC #5965224-007. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.
40. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1736 N,
NGC AU 53. S-L29; KM-38.2; Cal-2151. 27.10 grams. Blood-red toning all over, small flan
with full but very slightly off-center crosslions-castles and pillars-and-waves, second finest in NGC census behind a single AU 55. Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label). NGC #5965224-008. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.
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41. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1737 N, NGC AU details / removed from jewelry. S-L29; KM-38.2; Cal-2152. 26.78 grams. Oddly oblong flan with bold full
pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, light red toning all over, traces of minor damage on very edge only, scarce date. Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label). NGC #5965224-009. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
42. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1743 V,
NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census. S-L30; KM-38.2; Cal-2161. 26.95 grams. Su-
perb full cross-lions-castles, choice full pillars (especially the crowns on top) with doubling in waves only, two bold dates, much of king’s name in legend, lustrous and toned, finest in the NGC census by four grades. Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label). NGC #5965225-001. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.
43. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1744/3
V, rare, NGC MS 63, finest and only example in NGC census. S-L30; KM-unl (38.2 Good full crosslions-castles, full but off-center pillars with two dates (the overdate very clear in legend), nice color, somewhat lightly struck, choice grade. Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label). NGC #5965225-002. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.
for type); Cal-2162. 27.06 grams.
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44. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1745 V, NGC AU 58.
S-L30; KM-38.2; Cal-2164.
26.61 grams. Broad flan with bold and full
but off-center cross with most of king’s name and ordinal in legend, full and well-centered pillars-and-waves, dark maritime sediment in crevices, scarce date, second finest of three in NGC census behind a single MS 61 (all listed as “without stars” even though the “stars” did not start until 1746). NGC #5965264-002. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000.
45. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1745 V, NGC XF details / mount removed. S-L30; KM-38.2; Cal-2164. 26.78 grams. Thick, oblong flan with good full pillars-andwaves and cross-lions-castles, with deep red toning all over, mount-mark on edge at top of pillars side, the 5 of the date possibly modified from a 4. Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label). NGC #5965224-010. Estimate: $3,500$5,000.
46. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1746 V, stars in fields on both sides, NGC MS 61, finest known in NGC census. S-L30; KM-unl; Cal-2169. 27.07 grams. Lustrous and evidently high grade but rather crudely struck (pillars side doubled), yet with good cross and clear date and stars, which are believed to signify striking (possibly in 1747 or later) after a massive earthquake in October 1746 that destroyed Lima and Callao. Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection and to the Cayón auction of July 2016, with original lot-tag 1185. NGC #5965225-003. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
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47. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1749/8 R, rare, NGC AU 58.
S-L31;
Bold full pillars with prominent ornament at top and full second date in legend showing a very clear 9/8 overdate, full and bold but slightly off-center cross-lions-castles with full king’s ordinal VI in legend, trade of luster, tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 61. NGC #5943929-002. Estimate: $7,000-$10,000. KM-47; Cal-759. 26.91 grams.
48. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1750 R, muled with 1749 pillars side, NGC AU 58. S-L31; KM-unl (47 for type); Cal-762. 26.95 grams. Odd-shaped flan with slightly bulging centers (good full pillars and cross nonetheless), deep red toning all over, very clear 749 on pillars side and 750 below cross (unfortunately the NGC census does not state which of the 15 current entries for this date are 1749 mules). Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label). NGC #5965225-004. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000.
49. Lima, Peru, cob 8 escudos, 1750 R, NGC MS 63, ex-Luz (1752). S-L31; KM-47; Cal-763. 27.00 grams. Superb full cross-lions-castles
with mintmark to left, assayer to right, date below and denomination above, the other side off-center but with full pillars and clear date and assayer in addition to the full mintmark, also with 100% full ANNO in legend instead of a third date, lustrous and choice, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64. From the Luz (1752), with Sedwick certificate from 1998, pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label) and to the Cayón auction of July 2016, with original lot-tag 1227. NGC #5965184-003 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $7,000-$10,000.
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50. Lima, Peru, cob 4 escudos, 1750 R, cross side struck from 8E die (rare), NGC MS 63, ex-Luz (1752). S-L31; KMA47; Cal-690. 13.53 grams. Very choice full cross-lions-castles with clear
bottom of 8 above it and tops of 750 date below it (a classic muling), full and well-centered pillars-and-waves with clear second date plus full mintmark and assayer, typically round and boldly struck with traces of encrustation in crevices, tied with others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64. From the Luz (1752), pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label) and to the Ponterio auction of January 2001, with original lot-tag 912. NGC #5965184-001 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.
51. Lima, Peru, cob 2 escudos, 1711 M, NGC MS 63, ex- 53. Lima, Peru, cob 1 escudo, 1744/3/2 V, very rare, NGC XF
1715 Fleet. S-L28; KM-36; Cal-1829. 6.72 grams. Broad flan with choice full cross (slightly off-center, enabling the king’s ordinal V to be fully visible) and pillars-and-waves (slightly doubled on left side), good luster all over, trace of die-rust but overall rather attractive and desirable. From the 1715 Fleet. NGC #5964753-001 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $6,000-$9,000.
45. S-L30; KM-unl (35 for type); Cal-Type 197. 3.4 grams. Choice bold strike with deeply toned fields, all details full and well centered, the multiple overdate clear and unique (unlisted in Tauler). NGC #4327588-002. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
52. Lima, Peru, cob 1 escudo, 1738/7/6 N, rare, NGC XF
54. Lima, Peru, cob 1 escudo, 1750 R, very rare. S-L31; KM-45;
details / plugged. S-L29; KM-unl (35 for type); Cal-Type 197. Very broad
Cal-597. 3.33 grams. Broad flan (in fact, broad enough to see it was struck
flan with full 738/7/6 date below L-castle-N (traces of black encrustation in crevices), also full cross-and-tressure, all slightly off-center but bold. Note: The overdate is clear but not mentioned on the label (nor the weight), and we suspect the 1738 in Tauler has the same overdate as well (for comparison see the 1737/6 in Sedwick Auction 24, lot 56). NGC #4222431-010. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
WITH LEGEND on cross side) with choice full cross and castle with L to left and R to right (which seems proper!) and 750 date below, XF+ with dark sediment on fields (good contrast), hole outside one arm of cross. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
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Cartagena, Colombia 55. Cartagena, Colombia, cob 2 escudos, 162(7-9) E, RN-E to right, rare.
Restrepo-M52; S-C7; KM-4.4; Cal-Type 376. 5.45 grams.
Choice full shield with bold RN-E to right and denomination •II• to left, full but off-center cross with dots inside and crosses outside the tressure, bold 162 of date (last digit off the flan), AU grade but lightly shaved around edge. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
56. Cartagena, Colombia, cob 2 escudos, Philip IV, assayer E
57. Cartagena, Colombia, cob 2 escudos, Philip IV, assayer
below mintmark C to right, NGC MS 62. Restrepo-M52.24; S-C7;
E below mintmark C to right, NGC AU 58.
Thick, small-diameter flan with bold full C-E to right of nearly full and sharply detailed shield, nearly full but off-center cross with dots inside and ringlets outside tressure (attributed to the date 1634 only), minute traces of encrustation in crevices, choice grade. NGC #6272341-003. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
S-C7; KM-4.6; Cal-378. 6.72 grams. Choice full cross and shield with clear
KM-4.6; Cal-378. 6.87 grams.
Restrepo-M52.21;
C-E to right and “+” ornaments within and outside the tressure (attributed to 1633 by Restrepo, but we have seen 1632 and 1634 with this arrangement as well), light toning around details. Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label). NGC #5965225-005. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
Bogotá, Colombia
58. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 8 escudos, 1751, assayer S above denomination 8 to left, mintmark F-S to right, lions and castles transposed, split ribbons and no tressure-loops, rare (unlisted), NGC UNC details / test cut. Restrepo-unl (M98.10 but different date); S-B27a; KM-26; Cal-803. 26.91 grams. Broad, round flan with full but slightly doubled cross-and-tressure with clear final digit of date, bold crown and upper half of shield (lions and castles), full FERD- of king’s name, partial peripheral flatness and minor test-marks on edge, toned in crevices (placed upside-down in slab). It is important to note the cross on this coin is attributable to Restrepo-M98.8 or 10 (split ribbons, no tressure-loops around the quadrants of the cross), but the lions and castles in the shield are transposed and the lions are facing left, per Restrepo-M98.10, for which only the date 1752 is listed. Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label). NGC #5965225-008. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000.
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59. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 4 escudos, 1751, assayer S above denomination 4 to right, mintmark FS to left, NGC AU 55, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-M96.6; S-B27a; KM-27; Cal-725. 13.45 grams. Full
cross (off-center) with bold 175 and bottom part of final 1 of date, full shield with F.S to left and denomination 4 (rotated, possibly punched over an 8) to right, most of king’s name FERDINANDVS in legend, with minor flat spots and encrustation in crevices, the finer of just two in the NGC census. Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (stated on label). NGC #5965225-007. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
60. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 2 escudos, 1659, assayer R to right, rare, NGC MS 65, finest known in NGC census. RestrepoBroad flan with very bold full 59 of date (rare thus), choice full shield and crown and cross-andtressure, full NR mintmark to left and denomination II above assayer R to right, lustrous all over and finest in grade than any other NGC entry for the entire Philip IV type. NGC #5961961-006. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
M50.25; S-B21; KM-4.1; Cal-1815. 6.51 grams.
61. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 2 escudos, Charles II, assayer G to right, NGC MS 62, ex-1715 Fleet. Restrepo-M66.12; S-B22a; KM-14.1; Cal-Type 151. 6.71 grams. Choice full cross and most of shield with clear denomination II above assayer G to right (also clear C of king’s name in legend above), light encrustation in crevices. Note: NGC erroneously attributed this to the date range 1700-13 (Charles II posthumous). From the 1715 Fleet. NGC #6272340-001 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
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62. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 2 escudos, Charles II, assayer not visible, NGC MS 62, ex-1715 Fleet, ex-Art McKee. Restrepo-M66; KM-14.1; Cal-Type 151. 6.65 grams. Crude and uneven strike with some flat spots but nearly full shield and cross nevertheless (some luster and light encrustation in crevices), the shield doubled in such a way that makes it seem like Naples-Sicily is on the left (per Restrepo’s ARC1), especially since it was slabbed upside-down by NGC (who also called it 1701-15 in error), whereas in fact it is actually a proper shield dating to sometime prior to the mid-1690s. From the 1715 Fleet (Corrigans site), with Karen McKee certificate that says “Salvaged by my father ‘Arthur McKee Jr.’ off Vero Beach in the early 60s.” NGC #5967815-003 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
63. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 2 escudos, 1702 in upside-down digits preceded by assayer V.A., king’s name as PHILIPVS over CAROLOS [sic] on obverse and PHILIPVS on reverse, extremely rare, NGC MS 62, ex-1715 Fleet. Restrepo-M79.1 (var); S-B24; KM-unl (14.2 for type); Cal-1934 (under Ph. V). 6.70 grams. This
crazy coin is important for defining the chaotic transitional period of 1700-2, in which Philip’s name was at first combined with that of the deceased Charles and then replaced it, before the coins inexplicably returned to just Charles in 1703. Part of this transitional chaos was a tendency to engrave parts of the legend in backwards order or reading outward, or both, as in the case of the date on this coin, which actually reads as “2071” inward from edge. Also visible in the cross-side legend is assayer V.A before the date (presumably for Ventura de Arce), plus a clear PHIL of the king’s name, and on the shield side we see just enough of the legend to make out what has to be (from other examples) PHILIPVS punched over CAROLOS, a misspelling unique to 1700-2. The shield and cross-and-tressure are complete, bold, and well detailed, albeit doubled (the cross more so than the shield), and a lovely red toning graces the surfaces all over. From the 1715 Fleet. NGC #5967830-001 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $5,000-up.
64. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 2 escudos, 1705, no assayer (Arce), NGC MS 63, ex-1715 Fleet.
Restrepo-M66.40; S-B24;
Choice full date (all four digits) despite flat spots from a crudely uneven flan, still with most of cross and shield clear, lustrous all over. From the 1715 Fleet, with Fisher tags and photo-certificate NCB 3379 MO, pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 5, with original lot-tag 21, and to Sedwick Auction 11, with original lot-tag 45. NGC #5967815-005 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
KM-14.2; Cal-1923 (under Ph. V). 6.66 grams.
65. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 2 escudos, 1713, no assayer
(Arce), NGC MS 62, ex-1715 Fleet, ex-Weller, ex-Tampa Sale. Restrepo-M66.32; S-B24; KM-14.2; Cal-1931 (under Ph. V). 6.61 grams.
Clear date outside of bold full cross (slightly off-center), full and well-detailed but slightly doubled shield, attractive light toning and encrustation over luster in crevices, desirable pedigree. From the 1715 Fleet, pedigreed to Bob “Frogfoot” Weller collection, with copy of his book True Stories of Sunken Treasure (2005) and to the “Tampa sale” of 2003 (lot 99), with U.S. Dept. of Treasury photo-certificate 210 issued by Daniel Frank Sedwick, and to Sedwick Auction 11, with original lot-tag 49. NGC #5967815-004 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
66. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 2 escudos, 1735, assayer M to right, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. RestrepoLustrous and sharply detailed, with bold full date outside a choice full cross-and-tressure, the shield also full and bold and complete but with trifle doubling at upper right, horizontal assayer M to right, just inside bold PHIL- of king’s name (the ordinal V also visible further along), also much crown, an exceptional specimen for the period. NGC #6272341002. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000. M80.12; S-B26; KM-17.2; Cal-1954. 6.73 grams.
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Shipwreck Ingots Gold
Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida
67. Gold bar #17, 878 grams, 15.75 karat, Class 2, marked with tax stamps, karat markings and assayer or foundry cartouche IVAN / P3, ex-Atocha (1622). 8-1/2” x 1-1/4” x 1/2”. Large Atocha gold bars are highly sought, especially with lots of markings, and this one is about as complete as you can get, with just one small piece cut from one end in its time (very typical, probably to settle an account or pay a tax). The top surface, which is typically uneven and bears a small, raised knob in the center to which some thick, brown encrustation still clings, shows no fewer than seven partial circular tax stamps, four bold fineness markings consisting of a boxed XV and three dots in a separate box, plus one full cartouche with weak but certain IVAN / P3 that could possibly stand for an assayer named “Juan Pérez” (as some paleography studies have shown that what looks like P3 or P with a backwards Z can be shorthand for the name “Pérez”), one of the scarcer cartouches seen on such bars. Light yellow color all over with nicely contrasting red color in the markings. Also we note the early style of Treasure Salvors marking (circular) on the bottom (and an early artifact number). A nearly 1-kg bar with a reasonable starting price due to its uncommon sub-16K fineness. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificate 85A-GB017. Estimate: $45,000-up.
Non-Wreck
68. Natural gold nugget from the Sacramento River in California, 513 grams, 95% fine, the “Golden Seal.” Roughly 4” x 1-1/2” x 1/2”. A long and hefty natural lump of gold with smoothed edges from centuries of alluvial transport, with a few small pockets left but no remaining quartz matrix, nicknamed the “Golden Seal” for the fact that it looks like a swimming seal with its head slightly raised from the water surface, with rich gold color all over indicative of its high fineness. Estimate: $30,000-up.
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69. Natural gold nugget from the Yuma
River in California, 213.7 grams, 88% fine, the “Golden Shark Tooth.” Roughly 2-3/8” x 2” x 3/4”. Triangular mass of solid gold with much red
color on its surface, in and around crevices harboring traces of original quartz matrix, its overall shape resembling a large fossilized shark tooth (hence its nickname). Estimate: $15,000-up.
Silver
“Tumbaga wreck,” sunk ca. 1528 off Grand Bahama Island 70. Silver “tumbaga” bar #M33, 2318 grams, marked with fineness IVCC L (1250/2400), code RC, owner/assayer B~Vo and partial tax stamp, ex”Tumbaga Wreck,” ex-Eidel, Armstrong Plate. 2315 grams, 7” x 3” x 1”. An attractive “half brick” (a shape unique to this wreck, like a typical building brick but half as thick) with sharply sloping sides and fairly smooth surfaces (neatly cast), lightly toned here and there, its bottom face showing a compact grouping of boxed markings consisting of owner/assayer BV with ~ above the B and o above the V (believed to stand for Bernardino Vazquez de Tapia), and below that a boxed R and boxed C (placing it in the “C” group of an “R” series of batches), and at bottom a boxed IVCC and boxed L for fineness 1250/2400 (52%), all to the left of partial circular tax stamp showing the letters LV that was clear enough to merit inclusion in Armstrong’s photo-pages. A small patch of light green (leached copper) appears at upper left. One corner shows a typical diagonal assayer’s “bite.” A premium piece for its size. From the “Tumbaga Wreck” (ca. 1528), with Sedwick photo-certificate, and pedigreed to the Charlie Eidel Collection (purchased from Frank Sedwick on Nov. 14, 1995), with collector’s notes, its markings plated on page 40 of Doug Armstrong’s Tumbaga Silver for Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire (1993). Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.
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Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida
71. Large silver bar #339 made in Potosí, 83 lb 0.48 oz troy, 2380/2400 fine (99.17%), Class Factor 1.0, marked with
manifest number IIIIUXIII (4013), fineness IIUCCCLXXX followed by MEXIA assayer cartouche, date 1621, tax stamps and owner/shipper marks, ex-Atocha (1622). 13-1/2” x 5” x 3-3/8”. A very large “loaf ” of solid silver with a multitude of clear markings
on top, including (to right of fineness)one of the clearest examples of MEXIA (assayer name) we have seen, also with clear “I6ZI” date with full circular tax seal lightly stamped over it (in addition to two other seals in other places), bold full manifest above small double-scoop assayer’s “bite” in center, silvermaster’s mark V (for de Vreder) in one corner, and several other marks for owners and shippers (some crossed out), of which the most prominent is a giant A near one side. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificate 85A-S339. Estimate: $35,000-$50,000.
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72. Large silver bar #491 made in Oruro, 81 lb 6.56 oz troy, 2380/2400 fine (99.17%), Class Factor 0.9, marked with manifest number XI (11), fineness IIUCCCLXXX preceded by PA5 assayer cartouche, tax stamps and owner/shipper marks, ex-Atocha (1622). 15-1/2” x 5” x 3”. In addition to being slightly different in shape from most bars (with steeply sloping ends, the bottom
face only 11” long), this ingot bears one of the lowest manifest numbers we’ve seen (11), as well as a unique and very clear assayer-mark PA5 (the only one of its kind among the 960 or so bars found) next to a clear fineness in small boxes with another (illegible) cartouche following, also with four small and nearly complete but lightly impressed circular tax seals, V for silvermaster de Vreder in one corner, and a very deep and prominent diamond-topped TA monogram that is known to stand for owner M. de Tirajo (with a prior mark effaced at other end). One end shows a distinct cylindrical assayer’s “bite” as usual for the Oruro mine. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificate 85A-S491. Estimate: $30,000-$45,000.
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73. Large silver bar #332 made in Oruro, 74 lb 4.16 oz troy, 2380/2400 fine (99.17%), Class Factor 0.8, marked with manifest number CCXXXVI (236), fineness IIUCCCLXXX followed by partial assayer cartouche, circular tax stamp and owner/shipper marks, ex-Atocha (1622). 14-1/2” x 4-3/4” x 3”. Darker than normal surfaces, with some white coral encrustation on sides and in crevices, the top with full and clear fineness and manifest number, the assayer cartouche too weak to read, one full circular tax seal, very clear star-topped A owner/shipper mark, plus an effaced earlier mark next to V for silvermaster de Vreder near one end. The cylindrical assayer’s “bite” at one end is close to the bottom and is not apparent from the top. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificate 85A-S332. Estimate: $25,000-up.
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74. Large silver bar #792 made in Potosí, 81 lb 2.08 oz troy, 2300/2400 fine (95.83%), Class Factor 0.8, marked with
manifest IIIUDCCCXXV (3825), fineness IIUCCC followed by MEXIA assayer cartouche, date 1621, tax stamps and owner/shipper mark, ex-Atocha (1622). 13-1/2” x 5” x 3”. One of very few Atocha bars (reportedly just over 6%) made in lower fineness,
shown clearly next to a full but slightly corroded cartouche for assayer Mexia, the lengthy manifest number also clear as well as at least four partial circular tax seals, with faint small D (owner/shipper) below weak but certain I6ZI date, deep diagonal slash at one inside silvermaster de Vreder’s V, typical double-scoop assayer’s “bite” in center, all light in color and neatly cast. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificate 85A-S792. Estimate: $25,000-up.
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75. Medium silver bar #603 made in Potosí, 57 lb 4.00 oz troy, 2300/2400 fine (95.83%), Class Factor 1.0, marked with manifest IIIUDCCLXVIII (3768), fineness IIUCCC, date 1621, tax stamps and owner/shipper marks, ex-Atocha (1622). 13-3/4” x 5” x 2”. About half the usual height of a large bar but same width and length, one of very few (reportedly just over 6%) made in lower
fineness, shown clearly in four separate boxes (IIU and three C’s), the lengthy manifest number also clear to right of a faint but certain I6ZI date, small D and large R owner/shipper marks and V for silvermaster de Vreder near one end, small double-scoop assayer’s “bite” in center. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificate 85A-S603. Estimate: $20,000-up.
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Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola 76. Small silver “splash” ingot (probably contraband, no markings), 88 grams, ex-Concepción (1641). 2-1/4” in diameter, 1/8” thick. Nondescript disk of toned silver with spots of orange and green encrustation, small chips in edge but otherwise intact, equivalent to three 8 reales and one 2 reales in its time. From the Concepción (1641). Estimate: $500-$750.
Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida
77. Large silver “wedge” ingot with heavy encrustation, 1905 grams, ex-1715 Fleet. Roughly 6” x 4” x 4”. An impressive display consisting of an original matrix of shells and concretion (gray with orange spots, with stable hairline fissure, professionally conserved), solidly attached to a large, dark-gray wedge of silver amalgam (lighter than solid silver), a unique conversation-piece for sure. From the 1715 Fleet, with Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
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Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
78. Neatly formed silver ingot, 1969 grams, about 98.5% fine, with stamps of the Amsterdam chamber of the VOC (Dutch East India Co.) and “jumping goat” assayer-mark of Otto and/or Wouter Buck, ex-Rooswijk (1739) 6” x 1-1/2” x 1-1/4”. Typically tightly cast block with smooth sides but one end left with open pit (now bearing brownish encrustation) whose embankments were filed and chiseled in its time to fine-tune the weight, the markings on one side very bold and also graced with brown and orange encrustation. From the Rooswijk (1739), with original plastic tag and certificate RK05AS0112 from the salvors. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
Non-Wreck 79. Large “plata corriente” piece cut from thick silver “splash
ingot” with clear tax stamp, 81 grams. Roughly 1-1/4” x 3/4” x 1/4”. A substantial chunk of silver, clearly broken on four sides from
the interior portion of a large disk (“splash”), with abnormally distinct tax stamp on smooth(ish) top that shows (D)G:ISP(ANIARVM), presumably of Philip II (1500s), the other side rougher (as made) with light encrustation in crevices, its weight exactly matching that of three 8 reales. XRF test results: 87.85% silver, 7.14% lead, 1.17% copper, traces of other elements. Estimate: $500-$750.
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Shipwreck Coins “Golden Fleece wreck,” sunk ca. 1550 in the Northern Caribbean
80. Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late 82. Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late Series,” assayer G to right, mintmark M to left (M-G), NGC AU details / cleaned / Golden Fleece (ca. 1550). Nesmith-50d;
Series,” assayer A/G to right, mintmark M to left (M-A/G), rare, NGC AU 58 / Golden Fleece (ca. 1550). Nesmith-unl; Cal-unl;
Very broad flan extending past the full legends in places, choice full central details, very lightly toned and virtually corrosion-free. NGC #4447516-005 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $600-$900.
S-M6; KM-18. 13.53 grams. Not a known Nesmith variety for either assayer
Cal-127; S-M5; KM-18. 13.44 grams.
G or A, but consistent with other details, struck on a broad flan with pristine surfaces harboring muted luster under lovely light toning, all details full and sharp (no doubling), struck just a hair off-center, the all-important A/G fairly clear. NGC #4196999-012 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
81. Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late 83. Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late Series,” assayer G to right, mintmark M to left (M-G), NGC AU details / saltwater damage. Nesmith-50f; Cal-127; S-M5; KM-18. 12.48 grams. Unusual variety with flower designs instead of dots for some stops in the legend, broad flan with choice full interior details, full legends with trace of corrosion around edge, lustrous and richly toned. NGC #5965005-001 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $600-$900.
Series,” assayer A to left, mintmark M to right (A-M), NGC XF details / environmental damage / Golden Fleece (ca. 1550). Nesmith-62 for type; Cal-132; S-M6; KM-18. 13.10 grams. Bold full
legends and inner details, minimal surface corrosion but some dark horn silver all over, better assayer. NGC #4447514-009 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $600-$900.
Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Mozambique 84. Seville, Spain, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D at 4 o’clock outside tressure around cross, NGC AU 50 / Santiago (1585). Cal-720. 27.41 grams. Superb specimen with no corrosion at all and high-grade details, typically full cross and shield and much crown and legend including king’s ordinal II, lightly toned, truly one of the best-preserved shipwreck silver coins we have ever seen. With original Pat Johnson tag. NGC #5968109-001 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $400-$600.
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Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida Mexico
85. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1621 D, Grade 2. 86. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1621 D, Grade 1. S-M18; Clear 21 of date and full oMD, some shield and cross but otherwise mostly flat and crude, the cross somewhat corroded, darkly toned all over. With Fisher tag and certificate 208183. Estimate: $700-$1,000. S-M18; KM-44.3; Cal-908. 21.91 grams.
KM-44.3; Cal-908. 12.56 grams. Nearly full 21 of date above bold full oM
and top of D, most of cross and shield despite typical flatness, virtually no corrosion, nicely toned. With Fisher tag and certificate 105081 (date and assayer not mentioned). Estimate: $700-$1,000.
Lima
87. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer X, very rare, Grade 2. S-L3; KM-9; Cal-336. 6.23 grams. Broad, thin flan with choice full cross-lions-castles, crown (showing clear x’s between loops) and shield, to the right of which is a full and clear mintmark P and assayer X, with just one small patch of light surface corrosion near edge. This very brief issue from Lima typically shows the king’s name erroneously as PHILPPVS, and this is the rarer variety with cross side struck from a new die (with “dancing” lions that Sellschopp called Segovia style) that was later used by Rincón at Potosí, the only other example of which we have seen (besides a holed and Guatemala-countermarked “moclón”) being another Atocha specimen (ex-Research Collection) that was noticeably inferior to this one (despite the stated Grade). With Fisher tag and certificate 236077. Estimate: $5,000-up.
88. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-ii to left,
P-oD to right, Grade 1. S-L4; KM-9; Cal-338. 6.43 grams. Full shield and cross despite light surface corrosion, also full crown and much legend, silvery from cleaning all over. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 94A-268352. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
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Potosí 8R
89. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (4th period), Grade 1. S-P12; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 25.64 grams. Full and finely
92. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved
detailed (per the period) shield and cross, with full but doubled P-B, light surface corrosion, lightly toned. With Fisher certificate 220438 (erroneously attributed to Philip III without visible assayer). Estimate: $600-$900.
leg), Grade 2. S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. 18.63 grams. Bold full assayer and king’s ordinal III, well-detailed full shield and cross but both with 45-degree rotated double-strike, light surface corrosion on reverse only. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 96A-19818. Estimate: $600-$900.
90. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved
93. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q, Grade
leg), Grade 1. S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. 25.12 grams. Silvery but uncor-
1. S-P17; KM-10; Cal-916. 23.11 grams. Nicely toned, with good full cross
and shield (the latter slightly doubled at bottom), bold full assayer Q, minor corrosion around edge, large edge-crack. With Fisher certificate 161749. Estimate: $600-$900.
roded surfaces on a smallish flan, good full shield and cross (minor doubling on both sides), full P-R. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 176038. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
94. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q, Grade 1 or 2 (no Grade on certificate). S-P17; KM-10; Cal-916. 25.51 grams.
91. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved
Broad, round flan with full P-Q, full and well-detailed shield and cross (the latter slightly doubled), minimal surface corrosion. With Fisher tag and certificate 102510. Estimate: $500-$750.
leg), Grade 1. S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. 24.23 grams. Broad and odd-shaped flan (part of edge crude, as made), silvery surfaces with no corrosion, bold full P-R, nearly full shield and cross. With Fisher certificate 147041. Estimate: $600-$900.
95. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q, Grade
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2. S-P17; KM-10; Cal-916. 9.14 grams. Thin from heavy corrosion but with
most of cross and shield still clear, the assayer full (note: weight on tag and certificate is stated as 20.00 in error). With Fisher certificate 194281. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $350-$500.
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96. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer M/Q, 100. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1617 (M), Grade 1. S-P19; KM-10; Cal-921. 26.10 grams. Full 17 of date above bold full cross, good
quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 1. S-P18; KM-unl (10 for type);
full shield with most of crown above and full denomination O-VIII to right, no corrosion (silvery), parts of edge slightly crude (as made). With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 205066. Estimate: $750-$1,100.
Cal-unl (cf 918). 26.60 grams. Broad, round flan with much legend, choice
full shield and cross, bold mintmark, weak but full and clear M/Q, rare with quadrants of cross transposed, no corrosion. With Fisher tag and certificate 102416. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
97. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer M, Grade 101. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1617 M, Grade 1, ex1. S-P18; KM-10; Cal-919. 22.18 grams. Round and finely detailed despite light surface corrosion all over, the cross and shield both full, assayer very weak, curious eight-point star ornament in legend on reverse. With Fisher tag and certificate 117956. Estimate: $600-$900.
98. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer M, Grade
Hebert. S-P19; KM-10; Cal-921. 26.40 grams. Unusually broad flan with lots of legend, bold 7 and weak but certain 61 of date, choice full shield and cross (the latter slightly doubled), full P•M, minimal surface corrosion, two small edge-cracks. With Fisher/Miguel tag and photo-certificate H535, pedigreed to the Hebert collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
3 (estimated), no Grade on certificate. S-P18; KM-10; Cal-919. 20.86 grams. Full but corroded shield (large) and cross (the latter somewhat
flat), just the right side of P-M visible, With Fisher tag and certificate 105669 (assayer not mentioned). SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $400-$600.
102. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1617 M, Grade 3. S-P19;
99. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1617 M, Grade 1. S-P19; KM-10; Cal-921. 26.42 grams. Full 7 and bottom half of penultimate digit 1 of date at 8 o’clock (rotated legend), also full P-M and king’s ordinal III, good full shield and cross with spots of light surface corrosion only. With Fisher certificate 198289. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
KM-10; Cal-921. 22.45 grams. Broad flan with 100% full date outside of full cross-and-tressure, full but very slightly doubled shield, small edgecrack, lightly surface-corroded but overall choice for the designated Grade, with some light toning all over. With Fisher tag and certificate 176168. Estimate: $500-$750.
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103. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1618 T, Grade 1.
106. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1619 T, Grade 1.
S-P21;
Perfectly round flan with great full shield and cross, nearly full 1(6)18 of date, full assayer T, minimal surface corrosion. With original Fisher tag and certificate 211706. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
KM-10; Cal-925. 26.22 grams.
and shield, interesting (q)HYLYq(VS) (retrograde P’s) of king’s name in legend, streaks of toning but no corrosion. With Fisher tag and certificate 152992. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
104. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1618 (T), quadrants of
107. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1619 T, Grade 2.
cross transposed, Grade 1. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-925. 26.36 grams. Bold
18 of date, choice full shield and cross, full denomination o-VIII, nicely toned, minimal surface corrosion. With Fisher tag and certificate 170862. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
105. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1618 T, denomination as O-V-III, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 1. S-P21; KM-10;
Cal-926. 24.59 grams. Full 18 of date, bold full P-x-T and denomination
O-V-III, full shield and cross, lightly toned with minimal surface corrosion, varying flan thickness. With Fisher tag and certificate 157054. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
S-P21;
KM-10; Cal-927. 26.36 grams. Choice date (all digits full), good full cross
S-P21;
Full four-digit date, also full shield and cross and bold mintmark P, lightly toned, light surface corrosion, varying flan thickness. With original Fisher tag and certificate 158039. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
KM-10; Cal-927. 25.49 grams.
108. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1619 T, Grade 2. S-P21; KMVery bold full 161 of date followed by most of 9, bold full cross and choice full shield, nicely toned all over and practically corrosion-free (superb for the assigned Grade). With Fisher tag and certificate 180533. Estimate: $600-$900.
10; Cal-927. 26.42 grams.
109. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1619 T, Grade 2. S-P21; KMBroad flan with bold full 16 of date followed by bottom part of 19 closer to edge due to slight doubling, choice full cross and shield (bold) with full P+T, light toning (some darker spots), no corrosion (superb for the assigned Grade). With Fisher tag and certificate 130985 (date not mentioned). Estimate: $600-$900.
10; Cal-927. 26.31 grams.
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110. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1619 T, Grade 2.
Oblong flan due to edge-corrosion, full 1619 date with last digit slightly doubled, very silvery from cleaning. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 159459. Estimate: $600-$900.
KM-10; Cal-927. 23.24 grams.
111. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1620 T, Grade 1.
113. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, Grade
S-P21;
1, with hand-signed certificate from 1976. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-Type 165. 25.58 grams. Round flan with full but partially weak shield and cross
(the latter with natural hammer-mark in center), very silvery surfaces but no corrosion except on very edge (very rare grade for pre-”Mother Lode”). With 1976 photo-certificate 3206 (Cape Coral Bank) hand-signed by Mel Fisher and others. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
S-P21;
Bold ZO (20) of date and mintmark P, good full cross and shield, nearly full crown, some corrosion around edge, toning in crevices. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 206904. Estimate: $800-$1,200. KM-10; Cal-929. 25.36 grams.
112. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1621 T, date as “1612” (very rare), upper half of shield and quadrants of cross transposed, mintmark “q” (retrograde P), Grade 2. S-P21; KM-unl
114. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, upper half of shield and quadrants of cross transposed, mintmark “q” (retrograde P), Grade 1, ex-Dick Klaudt. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-Type 165. 25.37 grams. Good full shield and cross with multiple transpositions, bold full q+T, very silvery but with minimal surface corrosion, desirable pedigree to an original “Golden Crew” member. With Fisher tag and certificate 158817, plus 2004 hand-signed letter and receipt from Capt. Dick Klaudt along with photos of the crew with Jimmy Buffett on Klaudt’s boat right after the “Mother Lode” find in 1985, in addition to a reprint of Corey Malcolm’s article “The Cargo of Coins Aboard Nuestra Senora de Atocha, or ‘The Treasure Chest Defined’” (2001). Estimate: $800-$1,200.
Clear “612” of date (last two digits transposed), very bold full q+T, good full shield and cross with multiple transpositions, lightly toned and practically corrosion-free. With Fisher tag and certificate 124070 (date mentioned as “#61#”). Estimate: $1,000-up.
(10 for type); Cal-unl (cf 934). 26.14 grams.
115. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T,
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Grade 1.
S-P21; KM-10; Cal-Type 165. 26.78 grams. Lightly toned and nearly corrosion-free (looks almost like non-salvage), with choice full cross-lions-castles, nearly full shield, bold full assayer T, denomination o-VIII and king’s ordinal III. With Fisher tag and certificate 260577. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
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116. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 1. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-Type 165. 23.70 grams. Choice full shield with bold assayer T, full but partially
corroded cross. With Fisher certificate 155345. Estimate: $600-$900.
119. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, quadrants of cross and upper half of shield transposed, mintmark “q” (retrograde P), Grade 2 (“16 points”), with hand-signed certificate from 1975. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-Type 165. 22.75 grams. Full but lightly corroded shield and cross with multiple transpositions, 62 of date visible, toned around edge. With 1975 photo-certificate 1970 (Cape Coral Bank) hand-signed by Mel Fisher and others (tag missing). Estimate: $600-$900.
117. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 1.
S-P21; KM-10; Cal-Type
Full shield and cross, both with curious 90-degree rotated double-strike, bold full P+T, light surface corrosion. With Fisher certificate 167514. Estimate: $600-$900.
165. 26.08 grams.
120. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, Grade 2. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-Type 165. 24.90 grams. Bold and nearly full but offcenter shield below crown, bold full cross, no corrosion except near edge, toned in crevices, choice for the assigned Grade. With Fisher tag and certificate 203684. Estimate: $500-$750.
118. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 1.
S-P21; KM-10; Cal-Type
Odd-shaped flan with good full shield, full assayer T, full but weaker cross with 62 of date visible (last digit either 1 or 2), minimal surface corrosion, silvery. With Fisher certificate 188858. Estimate: $600-$900.
165. 25.10 grams.
121. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 1. KM-10; Cal-Type 165. 26.26 grams. Broad flan with superb full cross and shield, much legend, 100% corrosion-free, touch of toning at edge. With Fisher tag and certificate 1155225. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
122. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 1. KM-10; Cal-Type 165. 26.57 grams. Good full shield and cross, slightly worn but corrosion-free, silvery. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 198245. Estimate: $600-$900.
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126. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not vis-
123. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not
ible, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 2.
visible, Grade 1. KM-10; Cal-Type 165. 26.17 grams. Good full shield
KM-10; Cal-Type
165. 24.04 grams. Full shield and cross (the latter slightly doubled), light
and cross, hint of corrosion on reverse, very lightly toned. With Fisher certificate 174526. Estimate: $600-$900.
to moderate corrosion, silvery in places. With Fisher tag and photocertificate 246317. Estimate: $500-$750.
124. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not vis- 127. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not ible, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 1.
KM-10; Cal-Type
165. 25.52 grams. Full shield (off-center) and cross (slightly doubled), weak in centers, light corrosion around edge only, 162 of date visible (possibly 1622). With Fisher certificate 116727. Estimate: $600-$900.
visible, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 2 (estimated), no Grade on certificate. KM-10; Cal-Type 165. 22.75 grams. Very bold full cross-lions-castles and shield with full denomination O-VIII to right, very lightly toned, nice surfaces but with pieces of edge corroded away. With Fisher tag and certificate 144571. Estimate: $500-$750.
128. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 2.
KM-10; Cal-Type
Good full shield, full but pitted cross, moderately corroded all over. With Fisher certificate 206701. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $400-$600. 165. 21.60 grams.
129. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 3 (“6 points”), with hand-signed certificate from 1976. KM-10; Cal-Type 165. 20.78 grams. Bold but doubled cross,
full but weaker shield, nicely toned but moderately corroded all over. With 1976 photo-certificate 538 hand-signed by Mel Fisher and others (tag missing). SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $400-$600.
125. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 2, with hand-signed certificate from 1982. KM-10; Cal-Type 165. 17.76 grams. Broad, round flan with full shield and (weaker)
Potosí 4R
cross, moderate surface corrosion, toned all over, scarce pre-”Mother Lode” certificate. With 1982 photo-certificate SR1395 (Treasure Salvors, Inc) hand-signed by Leah Miguel (the signatures of Dolores and Melvin Fisher pre-printed), pedigreed to the Craig Whitford auction of November 1997 (lot 1453). Estimate: $600-$900.
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130. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th period), Grade 2. S-P14; KM-4.2 for type; Cal-525. 13.13 grams. Full P-B to left of full but partially weak shield, the cross also full but lightly struck, no corrosion, lightly toned. With Fisher tag and certificate 161353. Estimate: $600-$900.
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131. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer M, Grade 2. S-P18; KM-9; Cal-771. 11.27 grams. Nearly full shield and cross
with clear REX in legend where date would appear in later issues, light surface corrosion, cracked flan (as made). With Fisher tag and certificate 191733. Estimate: $500-$750.
132. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1617 M, Grade 1. S-P19; Full 16 and 7 of date outside of bold full cross, full shield with bold denomination o-iiii to right, minimal surface corrosion, lightly toned. With Fisher tag and certificate 220734 (date not mentioned). Estimate: $800-$1,200. KM-9; Cal-773. 12.91 grams.
133. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1617 (M), Grade 1. S-P19; KM-9; Cal-773. 13.08 grams. Choice
full cross with bold 7 and part of 6 of date, full but off-center and slightly doubled shield, bold denomination O-iiii inside of (P)HYL- of king’s name, silvery, minimal surface corrosion. With Fisher certificate 214599. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
Potosí 2R
Note: See lot 599 for a Potosí 2R Philip II assayer M from the Atocha Research Collection.
134. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period), Grade 1. S-P4; KM-3.2; Cal-370. 6.70 grams. Broad, thin flan with choice full cross (“flat” lions), well-detailed full shield with clear P-B (tiny) to left and denomination ii to right, much legend, no corrosion. With Fisher certificate 236260 (attributed to Lima). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
135. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II assayer L/L/M, rare, Grade 1. S-P3; KM-3.2; Cal-unl (Type 127). 5.63 grams. Broad, thin flan with good full cross (“Seville” lions) and shield (lightly corroded), messy assayer with L/L/M (the M not really discernible but known from die study). With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 237393 (attributed to Lima). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
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136. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B (2nd period), Grade 1. S-P6; KM-3.2; Cal-370. 5.55 grams. Choice full shield
140. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer B (5th period), border of x’s on shield side, Grade 1.
and cross (the latter slightly off-center, with tiny [1R-sized] “dancing” lions), clear assayer B, trace of surface corrosion on obverse only. With Fisher tag and certificate 128065. Estimate: $750-$1,100.
S-P14; KM-3.4;
Choice full inner details, the cross-lions-castles nothing short of exceptional, with parts of crown and king’s name visible, practically no corrosion, nice toning in crevices. With Fisher tag and certificate 128088. Estimate: $800-$1,200. Cal-370. 6.29 grams.
141. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer not visible, Grade 2.
Bold full cross and nearly full shield despite tangential edge-loss from corrosion, toned in crevices. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 165353. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $600-$900. KM-3.4; Cal-Type 127. 5.11 grams.
137. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B (2nd period), Grade 3. S-P6; KM-3.2; Cal-370. 6.36 grams. Broad, thin flan
with full but centrally weak shield and cross (“tall” lions), full P-B, full crown and much legend, no corrosion, exceptional quality for the assigned Grade. With Fisher tag and certificate 236965 (attributed to Lima). Estimate: $600-$900.
142. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg), Grade 1. S-P15; KM-8; Cal-unl (cf 626). 6.53 grams. Choice full cross and shield, lightly toned, no corrosion. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 128645 (attributed to assayer Q in error). Estimate: $750-$1,100.
138. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period), Grade 1. S-P10; KM-3.2; Cal-370. 6.58 grams. Very choice full cross with distinctive castles, good full shield and nearly full crown, bold assayer B, no corrosion, toned in crevices. With Fisher tag and certificate 128058. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
143. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer R (straight leg), Grade 1. S-P15; KM-8; Cal-626. 6.65 grams. Excellent full shield and cross (both well detailed), bold full P-R with straight-leg R (only seen in this denomination), nicely toned and corrosion-free. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 128871. Estimate: $750-$1,100.
139. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period), Grade 1. S-P10; KM-3.2; Cal-370. 6.21 grams. Very choice, with bold full details all over (well-centered cross and shield), nearly full crown, no corrosion, toned in crevices. With Fisher tag and certificate 128520. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
144. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer R (small), Grade 1. S-P15; KM-8; Cal-626. 4.99 grams. Bold full shield and cross despite light surface corrosion (toned in crevices), small P-R that looks like earlier issues of Philip II but this coin clearly Philip III by style. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 202473. Estimate: $750-$1,100.
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145. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer Q, Grade
150. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer M, Grade
1. S-P17; KM-8; Cal-627. 6.64 grams. Bold full P-Q (possibly Q/C), choice
full cross and shield, no corrosion, slightly oblong flan. With Fisher tag and certificate 127295. Estimate: $750-$1,100.
1. S-P18; KM-8; Cal-628. 6.78 grams. Great full shield and cross and crown, full and bold assayer M, no corrosion, very lightly toned. With Fisher tag and certificate 127012. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
146. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer Q, Grade
151. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer M, Grade
1.
Broad, round flan with good full cross, full but very lightly corroded shield, clear P-Q. With Fisher tag and certificate 186038. Estimate: $750-$1,100. S-P17; KM-8; Cal-627. 6.47 grams.
1. S-P18; KM-8; Cal-628. 6.06 grams. Good full shield and crown and cross despite light corrosion (mostly around edge), broad flan with some legend, toned in crevices. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 217273. Estimate: $750-$1,100.
147. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer Q, Grade
3. S-P17; KM-8; Cal-627. 5.98 grams. Full but lightly corroded shield, full but slightly doubled cross, broad flan. With Fisher tag and certificate 127354. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $500-$750.
152. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer M, Grade
148. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer C/Q,
1. S-P18; KM-8; Cal-628. 6.53 grams. Broad flan with full shield and cross (the latter slightly off-center), bold assayer M, silvery but no corrosion. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 217280. Estimate: $750-$1,100.
Grade 2. S-P16; KM-8; Cal-unl (Type 128). 6.57 grams. Darkly toned and
153. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer M,
corrosion-free, with full but partially weak cross and shield, bold assayer C with tail of Q protruding from bottom-right (scarce over-assayer, not mentioned on certificate), backwards S in HISPAN(IARVM). With Fisher certificate 127291 (tag missing). Estimate: $700-$1,000.
quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 1.
S-P18; KM-8; Cal-628.
5.42 grams. Full shield and cross-and-tressure, clear assayer M and bold denomination ii, mostly corrosion-free except for the loss of a tangential piece of edge. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 217271. Estimate: $750-$1,100.
154. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1618 T, Grade 1. S-P21; KM-8;
149. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer Q/C, Grade 2. S-P17; KM-8; Cal-unl (Type 128). 6.69 grams. Choice and corrosion-free, with bold full cross, full crown above nearly full shield, clear partial Q containing a smaller C inside (scarce over-assayer, not mentioned on certificate), exceptional quality for the assigned Grade. With Fisher tag and certificate 132979. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
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Cal-631. 6.72 grams. Exceptionally choice and uncorroded shield
and cross, with steel-gray toning all over, bottom half of 8 of date visible as well as partial P+T and denomination Z. With Fisher tag and certificate 144381 (date not mentioned). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
155. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer
not visible, Grade 1. KM-8; Cal-Type 128. 6.60 grams. Odd shape (as made) with choice full cross, nearly full shield and crown, minimal surface corrosion, toned in crevices. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 164915. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
visible, Grade 2. KM-8; Cal-Type 128. 5.81 grams. Bold full cross and
156. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer not
158. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer not vis-
visible, Grade 1. KM-8; Cal-Type 128. 5.68 grams. Good full shield and
ible, Grade 2. KM-8; Cal-Type 128. 4.07 grams. Bold full cross and well-
shield with toning in crevices, out-of-round shape due to minor corrosive edge-loss. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 165108. Estimate: $600-$900.
cross, silvery, with light corrosion on edge only. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 211159. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
detailed shield despite light to moderate corrosion (mostly on edge). With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 165016. Estimate: $600-$900.
157. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer not
Santa Margarita, sunk in 1622 west
of Key West, Florida
159. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q, Grade
160. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer M, Grade
1. S-P17; KM-10; Cal-916. 26.16 grams. Broad flan with good full cross and
shield despite doubling, full P-Q, minimal corrosion, tiny edge-crack, toned in crevices. With original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 8440. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
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3. S-P18; KM-10; Cal-919. 20.81 grams. Nice cross-lions-castles but rest of coin lightly corroded and silvery all over, clear P-M, tangential part of legend lost to corrosion. With original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 87M-137169. Estimate: $350-$500.
161. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 3. KM-10; Cal-Type 165. 17.24 grams. Bold and full but moderately to heavily corroded shield and cross, interesting worm-like channel (from corrosion) on cross side, colorful toning. With original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 4651. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $300-$450. 162. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 3.
Smallish flan due to edge-corrosion, full but slightly doubled shield and cross, deeply toned. With original Fisher tag and photocertificate 10123. Estimate: $300-$450. KM-10; Cal-Type 165. 15.74 grams.
163. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer not visible, Grade 3. KM-10; Cal-Type 165. 3.44 grams. Full and well-detailed shield and cross despite moderate corrosion and thinning. With original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 11139 (erroneously attributed to Mexico). SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $300-$450.
“Dry Tortugas wreck,” sunk ca. 1622 west of Key West, Florida Note: See lot 885 for an extremely rare and important Cartagena 8R 1621 from this wreck. 164. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer D. S-M18; KM-44.3; Cal-Type 162. 16.93 grams. Good full shield and cross despite typical thinning and corrosion, clear oMD, much better than average for this scarce wreck. With original Seahawk certificate 91-1A-2442.0001. Estimate: $250-$375.
São José, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa 165. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer D, NGC Shipwreck Effect / São José. S-M18; KM-44.3; Cal-Type 162. Broad flan with choice full cross, full and well-detailed shield, clear oMD, flat peripheries, minor surface corrosion. NGC #1973918-039 (São José Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $300-$450.
166. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer D/F (ca. 1618), NGC Shipwreck Effect / São José. S-M18; KM-unl Most of cross and shield despite flat areas, clear D/F and full mintmark oM with partially visible date above it (looks like 1619/8/7, a possibility for this over-assayer), crack and minor corrosion on edge. NGC #1973933-042 (São José Shipwreck Label). SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $250-$375.
(37.2 for type); Cal-762.
Campen, sunk in 1627 off Isle of Wight, south of England 167. Zeeland, United Netherlands, “lion” daalder, 1617, date at 6 o’clock. KM-16. 20.00 grams. Smallish flan but with full details including legends, minimal surface corrosion and nicely toned, possibly rare (first we’ve seen) with lion-side legend rotated 180 degrees. With photo-certificate from the salvor (J. Robert Williams). Estimate: $200-$300.
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Piet Heyn’s Hollandia, sunk in 1627 off Bay of All Saints, Brazil 168. Westfriesland, United Netherlands, “lion” daalder, 1622, ex-Christie’s (1983), ex-Jaggers.
KM-14.5. 27.15 grams.
High grade (actually lustrous) and corrosion-free (UNC details), the knight side polished and toned, with full legends and inner details but penultimate digit of date weak, desirable for its very rare provenance. Pedigreed to Christie’s (Amsterdam) auction of March 1983 (lot 514) and to the Tony Jaggers collection, with his photo-certificate. Estimate: $500-$750.
“Lucayan Beach wreck,” sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island
169. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer 170. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer D, ex-Spink. S-M18a; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.80 grams, the box 3-1/4” x
D, ex-Spink. S-M18a; KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 13.88 grams, the box 3-1/4”
2-1/2” x 3/4”. Choice specimen, fully round and solid (no corrosion),
x 2-1/2” x 3/4”. Solid and uncorroded, with good full cross, nearly full
with bold full cross and shield, bold full assayer D, most of denomination 8, some peripheral flatness, darkly toned all over. With small Spink certificate and original promotional clamshell box from the 1960s. Estimate: $250-$375.
shield and even some crown, darkly toned, choice example from this wreck. With small Spink certificate and original promotional clamshell box from the 1960s. Estimate: $200-$300.
Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola Mexico
171. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P,
172. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer
with canvas impression on obverse.
S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319.
P, ex-Blanchard. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 25.87 grams. Atypically
25.45 grams. Typical but interesting “wristwatch” shape, also typically
round, with bold full cross, nearly full shield with bold full oMP (the P oversized), silvery and peripherally flat but corrosion-free. With Blanchard wallet-style certificate and tag 54,756. Estimate: $200-$300.
weakly struck all over, mostly toned and corrosion-free, the whole obverse surface with checkered pattern from the remains of a canvas bag. With Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.
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176. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P.
173. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P.
S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 25.84 grams. Broad,
barrel-shaped flan with full but weakly struck cross and shield and flat peripheries except for possible bottom of final digit of date (1640?), lightly toned, practically no corrosion. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet, with card from the salvors. Estimate: $150-$225.
Barrel-shaped flan of uneven thickness, full cross and (weaker) shield, toned and with a few old marks but practically uncorroded. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet, with card from the salvors. Estimate: $150-$225.
S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.61 grams.
174. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer 177. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P.
P.
S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.24 grams. Typical barrel shape with rounded and thicker ends, nearly full shield and cross (the latter with hammer-mark in center as made), lightly toned, no corrosion. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet, with card from the salvors. Estimate: $150-$225.
S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 24.46 grams. Typically barrel-shaped flan with good full shield and cross, full oMP, light surface corrosion, toned. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet, with card from the salvors. Estimate: $150-$225.
178. Lot of three Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (where visible). S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 78.66 grams total. Solid coins with minimal surface corrosion, silvery from cleaning, nearly full crosses and shields despite the usual flatness. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet, with cards from the salvors showing official presidential stamp on back. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $500-$750.
179. Lot of three Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 78.13 grams total. Two toned and
175. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer
P.
S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.17 grams. Narrow barrel-shaped flan with good full cross, weaker shield, flat peripheries, varying thickness and part of edge bent, but no corrosion. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet, with card from the salvors. Estimate: $150-$225.
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one silvery, all solid and uncorroded, all three with clear oMP and one with clear 164 of date, uneven thickness with corresponding flatness but shields and crosses nice. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet, with cards from the salvors showing official presidential stamp on back. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $500-$750.
180. Lot of three Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (where visible). S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 77.37 grams total. Interesting shapes, one corroded but the others solid, silvery from cleaning, two with clear assayer, all with at least most of shield and cross but peripherally flat. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet, with cards from the salvors showing official presidential stamp on back. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $500-$750.
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181. Promotional wooden box containing three Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 (two) and 4 reales (one), Philip IV, one of the
8R dated 1638, ex-Art McKee. 61.94 grams total (coins), the box 11” x 6” x 2”. The 1638 8R is solid and uncorroded, with bold 38 of date
and most of shield and cross (peripheries flat), while the other 8R and the 4R are solid but partially corroded, all deeply toned. Also inside the custom padded box is a rolled-up certificate of authenticity signed and sealed by Burt Webber. Accompanied by a Polaroid photo of Art McKee holding this box with note on back stating it was a gift with the date April 1980. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
Potosí
183. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1629 T, rare. S-P26; KM-14a; 182. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (16289). S-P24; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 26.98 grams. Solid and corrosion-free, with choice full cross and shield with a trifle of doubling, 162 of date visible in legend, deeply toned all over. With Sedwick photo-certificate from 2019. Estimate: $250-$375.
Cal-899. 6.13 grams. Very bold full 29 of date and clear P•T, nearly full shield and cross (peripherally flat), with nice toning all over, minimal corrosion. With Sedwick photo-certificate from 2019. Estimate: $250$375.
184. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-14a; Cal-Type 239. 5.72 grams. Full but doubled shield and cross, bold denomination z, light surface corrosion and part of edge crude, deeply toned all over. With Blanchard wallet-style certificate and tag #49013. Estimate: $150-$225.
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A Brief Introduction to the Countermarked Shield-Type Coins of Potosí, 1649-52 by Daniel Frank Sedwick One could hardly choose a more fascinating period to study and collect than the countermarked Potosí silver cobs of 1649-52. Like all cobs, no two are exactly alike, and even finding two coins made from the same dies can be a challenge. Even when you do, unless they are round presentation issues known as “Royals” or galanos, you would have to collect several examples just to get the whole design. Now add to that the countermarks, 37 in all, with many sub-varieties. This creates an almost infinite number of different coins to study and collect. Talk about a project for an over-achiever! Yet this is just what Robert Mastalir has done in his two-volume work just published (2021). Volume I covers the coins themselves, starting with the 1649 issues under assayers Zambrano (Z) and then Rodas (O with dot in middle), followed by the 1650-1 issues of Rodas and ending with the 1651-2 issues of assayer Elgueta (E), including the over-assayers in between (O/Z and E/O). Because the mint was under such scrutiny during the investigation of Dr. Nestares Marín in 1649-52, those years reflect a great variety of small changes in style and artistry, particularly in the date (even something like .+.1.6.5.0., for example) but also in the placement of the assayer on both sides of the shield. Mastalir’s Volume II covers the same coins but ordering and analyzing them by countermark instead. So who was Dr. Nestares Marín, you might ask, and why were the coins countermarked? In a word: scandal. After decades of massive outputs of silver in the late 1500s, the mines of the great “Cerro Rico” of Potosí (and to some extent Oruro) started to run into significant setbacks, like a declining indigenous population to work the mines and higher operating costs due to mercury prices and an oppressive 20% tax (the notorious “King’s fifth” or quinto). Perhaps more than anything else, that last factor prompted mine operators and assayers to start debasing the ingots, with finenesses below what was stated. After this went on unchecked, even the mint got in on the action and started producing debased coins, which was a capital offense. The criminals behind it were smart, though, and made sure to debase only some of the bars and coins, so that the occasional bad piece might seem like a fluke and not a calculated systemic fraud. But a fraud it was, and it rocked the world. Because of the wars it was fighting, primarily in the Low Countries, Spain was constantly in debt to its financiers, and as a result practically all of the silver from the Americas quickly spread around the world. As early as the mid-1620s, moneychangers as far away as India and China were discounting up to 25% for “Peruvian” silver coins. Clearly something had to be done. Enter Dr. Nestares, a special investigator sent by the King to Potosí at the end of 1648 to clean house and fix the situation. By 1652 several miscreants had been sentenced to death and a new pillars-and-waves design for the coinage had started (after a series of transitional types in that year, covered by Mastalir in previous works) while the bad shield-type coins were recalled, in the hopes that the world would forget about them. But that left a period of coinage, 1649-52, that was made under new assayers in good silver, and those coins needed a way to show their legitimacy. The answer was countermarks. Unfortunately we still cannot identify the individuals or locations behind each countermark—Mastalir’s work is purely empirical data from the coins themselves. It is known that at least some of these marks were used prior to the scandal and therefore were from existing operators. The hope is that Mastalir’s masterful organization of all that data will someday result in answers about the silversmiths and/or Royal houses that applied these marks. It is worth noting that these countermarked coins are sometimes referred to as “7-1/2 reales” for the 8 reales and “3-3/4 reales” for the 4 reales. Those were their actual circulating values, but it is misleading to think of the countermarks as devaluation marks. The fact is that the whole system was devalued, as the earlier coins from the 1620s up to 1649 were discounted 25% (6 reales for the 8 reales), and the countermarks were actually used to UP-value the 1649-52 coins to a higher amount. Numismatically it makes more sense to call these coins by their original denominations as stated in their design. One last point: All of these countermarked coins should be considered rare. They were intended to be temporary and eventually melted down to make new coins. It is only by virtue of two massive shipwrecks—the Capitana of 1654 and the Maravillas of 1656—that we have any kind of quantity of these coins to study, a fact which Mastalir emphasizes at every turn. One shudders to think of the permanent loss of numismatic data if commercial salvage operations were never allowed to ply their trade. Works like Mastalir’s go a long way to show that private enterprise and collectors advance our knowledge without the need for government intervention and fighting over “cultural property.”
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Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador
185. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1650/49 O, with uncom-
187. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1650 O, with crowned-F
mon crown-alone (Mastalir K1a) countermark on cross, very rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-unl (19b for type); Cal-unl (Type 327). 21.64
(Mastalir Fa1) countermark on shield, rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 20.52 grams. Thin from corrosion but very well
grams. Broad flan with much flatness but clear P-O to left and parts of
detailed and nicely toned, with choice full shield and cross, bold countermark at very edge, bottom of 0 of date visible (one of three known with 1650 reverse muled with 1649 obverse). Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 71 in Part A and page 324 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $350-$500.
all four digits of date and overdate, toned and only minimally corroded (probably struck in low weight), its best feature a 100% complete and fully detailed countermark, with large natural edge-crack. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 72 in Part A and page 236 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $400-$600.
186. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1650) O, with crowned-a
(Mastalir A1c) countermark on cross, rare, Mastalir Plate.
Good full cross with most of countermark in center, corrosion at edge, full but doubled and lightly corroded shield, toned all over. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 49 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original certificate from the salvors (Maritime Explorations, Inc.). Estimate: $300-$450.
S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 21.80 grams.
188. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1650 O, modern 5, with crowned-F (Mastalir Fa1) countermark on shield, rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 23.63 grams. Broad flan (thin from light corrosion) with full shield and cross, much legend and exceptional full crown, all in a fine style more typical of Royals (galanos), nearly full date with modern 5 but no dots between the digits (unique thus), just the crown of the countermark visible (but fully), nice toning, hairline edge-split. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 108 in Part A and page 325 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $350-$500.
189. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1650 O, with crowned-F (Mastalir Fa2-x) countermark on cross, rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 21.16 grams. Good
full cross with full 650 of date at top (modern 5, variety with cross-of-four-dots flanking the date, not visible on this one), full but corroded shield (fine style), clear countermark on cross (normally seen on shield), edge-crack, toned. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 342 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro photo-certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.
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190. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1650 O, with crowned-L (Mastalir Laa) countermark on cross, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; Full date with modern 5 and dots in between digits and single dots to left and right (unique subtype), welldetailed full shield and cross (fine style, probably Royal dies according to Mastalir), bold full countermark, thin from corrosion, toned all over. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 108 in Part A) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $350-$500.
KM-19b; Cal-1488. 17.86 grams.
192. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1650) O, with crowned-L (Mastalir Lac) countermark on cross, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM19b; Cal-1488. 26.59 grams. Full shield (slightly doubled) with bold P-O
to left and 8-O to right, bold full cross (also slightly doubled) with full countermark, date at top not visible but matched by Mastalir to issues with modern 5 and dots between digits with four-dot ornaments to left and right, minimal corrosion, darkly toned in crevices. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 112 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with copy of Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.
191. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1650 O, with crowned-L (Mastalir Laa) countermark on cross, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 26.10 grams. Good full shield with full P-O to left and
8-O to right, full but weaker cross with 100% complete countermark, full date (Spanish 5), much legend (including king’s ordinal IIII) and crown, nicely toned, small edge-split, minimal corrosion. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 184 in Part A) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro photo-certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.
193. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1650) O, with crowned-L countermark on cross. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 25.31 grams. Choice specimen without corrosion, full shield and cross, the former with bold full king’s name PHELIPVS and UPPER half of crown due to doubling, and the latter (also slightly doubled) with bold full countermark in center, just no visible date but attributable by style, toned in crevices, parts of edge slightly crude. Estimate: $250-$375.
194. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1650 O, with crownedbackwards L (Mastalir L2cc) countermark on cross, rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 16.59 grams. Nice full shield with P-O to left and 8-O to right plus nearly full crown above, bold full cross with countermark in center (the L angled and somewhat indistinct but attributed by Mastalir to the backwards variety), 50 of date more or less visible, overall very thin from corrosion, lightly toned. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 169 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.
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195. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1650 O, with crowned-PH
197. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1650 O, with uncommon
full shield and cross despite thinning from corrosion (also darkly toned), both assayers visible, full crown and most of king’s name and ordinal, clear date at 12 o’clock with modern 5 and dots between digits, distinctively tall crown in countermark (the PH itself not visible). Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 364 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro photo-certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.
bit smooth and thin from corrosion and silvery from cleaning), with well-detailed full shield and cross, nearly full king’s name and ordinal, full 16 and top of 5 (modern) of date with dots between digits, 100% complete countermark in center of cross (one of just three known for this crown design on 8R, plus two more known on 4R). Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 103 in Part A and page 305 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro tag and certificate. Estimate: $400-$600.
crown-alone (Mastalir K7) countermark on cross, very rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 19.09 grams. Broad flan (a
(Mastalir PHb-ao) countermark on shield, rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 19.99 grams. Broad flan with well-detailed
196. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1650 O, with crowned-PH
(Mastalir PHca-ao) countermark on shield, rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 24.24 grams. Solid and round flan (light surface corrosion only) with edge-crack, no toning, with full shield and cross, clear P-O and 8-O, bold 50 of date, and most of countermark on shield, the peripheries flat. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 367 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with photo-certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.
198. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1650) O, with uncommon crown-alone (Mastalir K8) countermark on cross, rare, Mastalir Plate Coin. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 20.70 grams. Choice full countermark (identical to one seen on a contemporary silver bar found in Panama), the rest of the coin somewhat flat and worn but not too badly corroded, toned in crevices. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 311 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with photo-certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.
199. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1650) O, with uncommon crown-alone (Mastalir K5) countermark on cross, rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 19.35 grams. Broad flan, thin from corrosion, nicely toned, with full but somewhat weak shield and cross, clear P-O and 8-O, bold king’s name and ordinal, date not visible but attributable to 1650 by style, very weak but apparently attributable countermark in center of cross. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 85 in Part A and page 291 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro photo-certificate. Estimate: $250-$375.
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200. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1650 O, with crowned- 202. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1650 O, with two counarms (Mastalir Asa) countermark on cross, rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 26.58 grams. Broad flan with full crown
termarks (both unidentified) on cross, rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 22.86 grams. Good full shield and cross despite
corrosion, with clear date at 12 o’clock (modern 5) showing a full and clear ornament to left consisting of seven dots, with faint arc of dots in center of cross from one countermark and part of crown, ring and border of dots of second countermark in the periphery (any doublecountermark coin being rare), all lightly yellow-toned with contrasting fields. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 102 in Part A and pages 426 and 429 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.
and most of legends including full 650 of date (Spanish 5), great full shield and cross, bold full P-O and 8-O with dots only below the O’s (a unique subtype), the countermark typically partial and at the very edge on the cross side (8 to 9 o’clock). Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 87 in Part A) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro photo-certificate. Estimate: $400-$600.
201. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1650 O, with crude-arms
203. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1651 O, with crowned-F
(Mastalir CL) countermark on cross, very rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 17.89 grams. Unusual and very rare countermark (only four known) consisting of crude lions and castles without a border, supposedly a local imitation or emergency issue (per Mastalir), the bottom half of which is bold on this coin in the center of the cross, that side also with bold full 50 of date (Spanish 5) in a heavier, earlier style uniquely muled with a later, finer-style obverse (one known), with full shield and much legend, thin from corrosion but still well detailed and with contrasting toning in crevices. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 109 in Part A and page 394 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.
(Mastalir Fa2) countermark on shield, very rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1489. 24.66 grams. Broad flan with much legend
including full 1651 date (Spanish 5, hence a unique subtype), good shield and cross, the former with bold P-O to left and 8-O to right (the latter rotated from doubling), more than half the countermark clear on shield, nicely toned all over. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 118 in Part A and page 334 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $350-$500.
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206. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1651 O, with crowned-
204. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1651 O, with 8/P to right,
arms (Mastalir Asb) countermark on cross, very rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1489. 20.45 grams. Choice full shield and cross
crowned-F (Mastalir Fb2) countermark on shield, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1489. 22.10 grams. Dark and somewhat thin
on a broad flan (thin from corrosion), with full and clear date (the 16 appearing twice due to doubling) and equally full and clear P-O and 8-O with dots only above and below and between the 8 and O (this being the only example known of this asymmetrical arrangement with clear date 1651), the typically partial countermark at very edge on cross side rather bold and well detailed, brownish toning in crevices all over. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 124 in Part A and page 63 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro tag and certificate. Estimate: $350-$500.
from corrosion but with good full shield showing bold countermark near center (with associated edge-crack and slight warp), P-8 to left and what appears to be 8/P-O to right (Mastalir says it is just P-O to right, but the P definitely has a lower loop, making it an 8, in addition to a straight upper left side, hence a P either punched over or modified into an 8, unique in any case), bold king’s name and ordinal in legend, full but weaker cross with 51 of date visible (Spanish 5). Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 118 in Part A and page 352 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro photo-certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.
207. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1651 O, with pentagonal 205. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1651 O, with crowned-T (Mastalir Ta) countermark on shield, rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1489. 24.78 grams. Choice full countermark near center of shield with faint but certain P-O to left and 8-O to right, full king’s ordinal IIII, the cross side weak and corroded but with most of 5 of date visible, crack in edge and a few small dark spots. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 314 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with copy of Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.
crowned-1605 (Mastalir P05) countermark on cross, very rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1489. 17.87 grams. A thin but very well-detailed example (contrastingly toned) with full shield and cross, full P-O and 8-O, and clear 51 of date, but most important part is the full pentagonal countermark near edge on cross side with 1605 date below crown, one of only two known with visible date on host coin and three known overall, a countermark that has also been seen on silver pieces from the Atocha (1622). Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 194 in Part A and page 390 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $500-$750.
208. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1650-1) O, with crownedL countermark on cross, NGC genuine / La Capitana Shipwreck. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-Type 327. Broad, thin flan (probably under-
weight from corrosion, but weight not stated on label) with choice full shield and cross, the latter with bold countermark (full crown and most of L) at bottom, full P-O and 8-O on obverse with dots above and below in addition to one between P and O, large edge-crack. NGC #3501165-032 (Shipwreck Brown Label). Estimate: $300-$450.
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209. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1651) E/O, with uncommon crown-alone (Mastalir K5) countermark on cross, rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-1490. 24.55 grams. Choice full countermark (popular as identical to ones seen on silverware from the Atocha [1622]) in center of full cross, full but partially flat shield with clear P-E/O to left and 8-(E/O) to right, full crown, minimal corrosion, light toning, small edge-crack. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 291 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original certificate from the salvors (Maritime Explorations, Inc.). Estimate: $300-$450.
211. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1651 E, crowned-F (Mas-
talir Fa2) countermark on shield. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-1491. 22.21 grams. Broad flan with nearly full shield and crown and cross, full final 1
of date, full 8-E to right of shield, nicely toned and corrosion-free (low weight notwithstanding), several edge-splits. With original (generic) Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $250-$375.
212. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1651 E, with crowned-o (Mastalir O3u) countermark on cross, rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-1491. 18.34 grams. Thin
and corroded but with good full shield and cross, two bold assayers, full 65 and clear final 1 of date, bold bottom half of countermark on cross side, a rare countermark that Mastalir points out bears a lower-case o engraved over a previous capital O, traces of which appear on other examples. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 207 in Part A and 198 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with Moro/Sedwick certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.
210. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1651 E, with crowned-F (Mastalir Fa2-x) countermark on cross, rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-1491. 14.77 grams. Choice full cross despite corrosion
(thin flan), with full date and clear countermark (normally seen on shield side), full but corroded shield with clear P-E to left, toned all over. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 342 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro photo-certificate. Estimate: $250-$375.
213. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1651 E, with crowned-P (Mastalir P1ca) countermark on cross, rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-1491. 20.50 grams. Broad but thin flan with surface corrosion and brownish toning, full but doubled shield with bold P-E to left and 8-E to right, full cross-and-tressure with countermark in very center, first and last 1’s of date full, edge-crack. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 199 in Part A and page 202 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro photo-certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.
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214. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1651 E, with P/8 to left
216. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, with crowned-F
and 8/P to right, crowned-T (Mastalir Ta) countermark on shield, very rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-1491. 23.73 grams.
(Mastalir Fa1) countermark on shield, very rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-1492. 26.90 grams. Solid and choice piece with
very bold full countermark near center of full shield with clear P-E to left, full but weaker cross with full date showing the 2 over the 5 due to doubling, a very rare date for the shield type with only 25 examples known in all subtypes, nicely toned with one tiny edge-split. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 153 in Part A and page 327 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $500-$750.
Good full shield and cross despite light corrosion, with clear P/8-E to left and 8/P-E to right (just three known with this error-correction), both 1’s and part of 5 of date visible, also nearly full countermark at top of shield, toned all over. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 140 in Part A and page 315 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.
215. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1651 E, with uncommon
217. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1651-2) E, with uncom-
crown-alone (Mastalir K6d) countermark on cross, rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-1491. 23.99 grams. Fairly solid flan (only light surface corrosion), silvery, with full but weak shield and cross, the latter with nearly full countermark (sometimes referred to as a “jester’s cap” crown), minor edge-splits. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 301 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.
mon crown-alone (Mastalir K7) countermark on cross, very rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-Type 327. 27.10 grams. Very solid and full-weight coin with clear and nearly full countermark (one of only four known on 8R [three on cross side], according to Mastalir), full but partially flat cross and shield (the latter off-center), part of edge bent. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 306 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro tag and certificate. Estimate: $350-$500.
218. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1651-2) E, with uncommon crown-alone (Mastalir K2) countermark on cross, rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-Type 327. 19.66 grams. Thin from corrosion but with good full shield and cross, bold king’s ordinal IIII, choice and nearly full countermark (fancy, elegant crown), toned in crevices. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 248 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.
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221. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1651 O, with uncommon 219. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1650 O, with crowned-F crown-alone (Mastalir K5) countermark on cross, very rare, (Mastalir Fb2) countermark on shield and crowned-arms (Mastalir Asb) countermark on cross, very rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-17b; Cal-1106. 11.25 grams. A thin and corroded coin
ex-Ponterio, Mastalir Plate.
S-P35; KM-17b; Cal-1107. 9.48 grams.
(also dark) that somehow only shows important data, including 4-O to left of shield with full countermark in center, clear 50 of date outside of cross with bold but typically partial countermark at edge (doublecountermark pieces being very rare in general), one large edge-crack. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 111 in Part A and pages 65 and 357 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021). Estimate: $500-$750.
Thin (from corrosion) but round, with well-centered strike, the date exceptionally bold and full, also bold P-O to left and clear 4-O to right of full shield, nicely toned, with deep countermark (also seen on Atocha [1622] silverware) in very center of cross, apparently the only example known in this denomination. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 128 in Part A and page 292 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), and also pedigreed to the “La Capitana” auction by Ponterio (April 1999), with original lot-tag 37 and generic certificate. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
220. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1650 O, no countermark (rare), Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-17b; Cal-1106. 13.35 grams. Solid and
222. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1651 E, with crowned F
virtually uncorroded, with high-grade details in the full cross and shield (the latter off-center and both slightly doubled), very bottoms of 650 of date visible, one of just two known with dots above but not below the P-O and 4-O flanking the shield. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 115 in Part A and page 409 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $350-$500.
17b; Cal-1108. 12.17 grams. Very broad flan with only light corrosion but large edge-crack, toned in crevices, some peripheral flatness but the cross and shield full, with clear 4-E to left, full king’s ordinal IIII, bottom half of 65 and full final 1 of date, and just the top (crown) of the countermark on the shield. As Mastalir points out, 1651 E is quite rare in this denomination—just 13 known—and this is a unique subtype. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 147 in Part A) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with copy of Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $350-$500.
or T countermark on shield, rare, Mastalir Plate.
S-P36; KM-
223. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, with uncommon crown-alone (Mastalir K4r) countermark on shield, extremely rare (one known), ex-Ponterio. S-P36; KM-17b; Cal-unl (Type 279). 7.76 grams. A Royal-like coin (round, well centered and fully detailed) that is unfortunately thin from corrosion but has the distinction of being the ONLY shield type 4R 1652 known to exist so far, with all details clear (just the bottom of the 52 of date) and the countermark on the shield full and bold, with lovely toning all over, a unique opportunity for the dedicated 4R collector. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 158 in Part A and page 267 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), and also pedigreed to the “La Capitana” auction by Ponterio (April 1999), with original lot-tag 22 and generic certificate. Estimate: $1,000-up.
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Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Mexico 224. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1654 P. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-1358. 24.07 grams. Typical narrow barrel shape (with natural lacuna at bottom on shield side), with full but somewhat weak shield and cross and crown, full oMP and 4 of date, light corrosion around edge only, toned all over. Estimate: $300-$450.
225. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P, ex-Schulman (1974). S-M19; KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 9.12 grams. Small, fat barrel shape with full shield and cross and oMP despite some weak strike and light to moderate corrosion, nicely toned, desirable auction pedigree. Pedigreed to the original Schulman (New York) auction of December 1974, with original lot-tag 177 and copy of catalog. Estimate: $350-$500.
Potosí Shield Type 226. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1649) O, with crowned-T countermark on cross, ex-MAREX. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1487. 25.78 grams. Solid and nearly uncorroded, with good full shield and cross,
clear assayer to left and denomination to right, nearly full countermark near edge on reverse, nicely toned. With original MAREX tag 91-8R0354. Estimate: $350-$500.
227. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1650) O, with uncommon crown-alone (Mastalir K1b) countermark on cross, rare, ex-Christie’s, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 25.47
grams. Fairly solid coin (minimal corrosion on edge only) with clear P-O and 8-O flanking full shield, full cross (slightly doubled) with impressively large countermark in center, toned in crevices, desirable auction pedigree. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 241 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), and pedigreed to the original Christie’s Maravillas auction of May 1992 (lot 35). Estimate: $300-$450.
228. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1651/0 O, with uncommon crown-alone (Mastalir K1d) countermark on cross, very rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-unl (Type 327). 25.21 grams. Choice coin on a broad flan with only light corrosion near edge, nice full shield and cross, full P-O and 8-O, full 51 of date with clear 1/0, upper half of deeply impressed countermark at bottom of cross, nicely toned all over. The overdate 1651/0 is quite rare—in fact this is just one of two examples known—and the countermark is also very rare, with just three known in the 8R denomination. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 117 in Part A and page 243 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original MAREX photo-certificate. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
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229. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1650-1) O, with crownedbackwards L (Mastalir L2aa) countermark on cross, rare. S-P35;
KM-19b; Cal-Type 327. 15.27 grams. Bold full cross and full shield despite
heavy corrosion and loss on edge (oblong shape as a result), darkly toned and cracked, the all-important backwards-L countermark nearly full and clear. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, with Sedwick certificate from 2008. Estimate: $200-$300.
232. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, with crowned-F (Mastalir Fa2-x) countermark on cross, very rare, ex-Christie’s, Mastalir Plate. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-1492. 27.15 grams. Choice specimen, beautifully toned, no corrosion, with well-detailed full shield and cross, full P-E to left and 8-E to right, also full crown and bold full 16 of date, the countermark (bottom half bold) unfortunately punched over the last two digits of date but die details prove it’s 1652 (which is very rare in and of itself ), this countermark rarely seen on the cross side (only seven known), desirable auction pedigree. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 156 in Part A and page 343 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), and pedigreed to the original Christie’s Maravillas auction of May 1992 (lot 51). Estimate: $750-$1,100.
230. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1651 E, with crowned-F (Mastalir Fb2) countermark on shield, ex-MAREX. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-1491. 25.03 grams. This coin is one of the most spectacular shipwreck examples we have ever seen, with virtually no corrosion or discoloration and a lovely complete strike in high grade, nearly full crown and legends bold 51 of date) in addition to complete inner details, in fact very close to Royal quality, also with 100% full and bold countermark (crowned F with four dots and circular border) in center of shield, a premium coin with excellent provenance to boot! With original MAREX tag #91-8R-1745. Estimate: $500-up.
233. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1651-2) E, with crownedF (Mastalir Fa2) countermark on shield. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-Type 327. 25.78 grams. Corrosion-free, with good full shield and cross (both slightly worn), full P-E to left and 8-E to right, full 16 and bottom of 5 of date, full and well-detailed countermark (crowned F with two dots, no border) near center of shield, lightly toned. With Sedwick photo-certificate from 2018. Estimate: $350-$500.
231. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1651E, with crowned-L (Mastalir Lbb) countermark on cross, ex-MAREX. S-P36; KM19b; Cal-1491. 26.93 grams. Solid
and uncorroded, with toning all over, nice full shield and cross (both slightly doubled), king’s ordinal IIII and all four digits of date visible as well as a 100% complete countermark at edge on cross side. With Marex tag #91-8R-0062 and with Sedwick photo-certificate from 2018. Estimate: $400-$600.
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234. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1651-2) E, with crownedT (Mastalir T1[ca]a) countermark on cross, rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-Type 327. 26.33 grams. Choice coin, uncorroded
and beautifully toned, with nice full shield and cross, full P-E to left and most of 8-E to right, with 16 of date full (doubled) but lacking the last two digits, full upper half of countermark there as well, deemed by Mastalir to be a unique subtype. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 218 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021). Estimate: $300-$450.
236. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, exMAREX.
235. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1651-2) E, with pen-
Nice pillars with particularly bold full date and assayer and •PH•, full but off-center and slightly doubled cross, peripheries flat, light surface corrosion only, lightly toned. With original MAREX tag 91-8R-0377 and generic Humphreys certificate. Estimate: $300-$450. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-Type 334. 24.36 grams.
237. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1654 E, •PH• at top,
tagonal crowned-1652 (Mastalir P52) countermark on cross, rare, Mastalir Plate. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-Type 327. 12.47 grams.
denomination 8 above cross. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1507. 27.03 grams.
Very thin from corrosion, dark and cracked, but with most of the pentagonal countermark visible, particularly the 1652 date. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 388 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with Sedwick certificate from 2008. Estimate: $250-$375.
Broad flan with 100% full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, nearly full crown, all three dates and mintmarks and assayers visible, nicely toned, small edge-crack, minimal corrosion at edge only. Estimate: $400-$600.
Vergulde Draeck (“Gilt Dragon”), sunk in 1656 off Western Australia 238. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1652 P, with W.A.M. certificate. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-1354. 26.53 grams. Very full and bold date, good full cross and nearly full shield, the rest flat, solid flan (no corrosion) with three edge-points (one bent), nicely toned all over. With original Western Australian Museum certificate #12672, pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of April 1999 (lot 2011). Estimate: $350-$500.
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239. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P, with
W.A.M. certificate. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type319. 24.35 grams. Odd shape with varying thickness, full but crude oMP and 16 of date, full cross and most of shield despite pervasive flatness, interesting metal-stress marks but no corrosion, toned in crevices. With original Western Australian Museum tag and certificate #10419. Estimate: $250-$375.
“Jupiter Wreck” (San Miguel Arcángel), sunk in 1659 off the east coast of Florida
240. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1654 E, •PH• at top, 241. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1658 E, pomegranate above denomination 8 above cross. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1507. 26.56 grams.
Perfectly round flan with full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles (both very slightly doubled), two dates, three mintmarks and assayers, darkly toned, traces of surface corrosion, rather nice for this wreck. Estimate: $250-$375.
cross. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1520. 25.03 grams. Full pillars-and-waves and cross, two dates, three mintmarks and assayers, lightly corroded, low contrast, tiny edge-split. With Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.
242. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1658 E. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1125.
11.92 grams. Full pillars and nearly full cross despite weak strike and corrosion, two dates, three mintmarks, uneven dark toning, edge-crack. Estimate: $150-$225.
Consolación, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador
244. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1666 E. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-
243. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1663 E. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1527.
Full cross and pillars-and-waves, parts of all three dates and mintmarks and assayers but particularly noteworthy for a clear “1666666” (six 6’s!) in legend due to doubling, light to moderate corrosion, edge-crack, toned. With ROBCAR tag and photo-certificate #2021209. Estimate: $200-$300. 1532. 22.77 grams.
18.52 grams. Choice full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles despite
thinning from corrosion, both crowns nearly full, parts of all three dates and assayers and mintmarks, lightly gray-toned, scarce date. With original ROBCAR photo-certificate #M003366. Estimate: $250-$375.
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245. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1677 E. S-P37b; KM-26; Cal709. 21.03 grams. Full
pillars and bold waves with clear date and both mintmarks and assayers, full but corroded cross, silvery, the edges thin and sharp. With ROBCAR tag and photo-certificate #2021206. Estimate: $200-$300.
247. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679 V.
S-P39; KM-26; Cal-
716. 20.79 grams. Very
bold and 100% full pillars-and-waves, also full cross, both well centered on a round flan with truncated edge due to corrosion, two dates, three mintmarks and assayers, deeply toned in crevices. With ROBCAR tag and photo-certificate #2021208. Estimate: $200-$300.
248. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1678 E, retrograde de-
246. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1678 E. S-P37b; KM-26; Cal-711.
nomination 4. S-P37b; KM-unl (25 for type); Cal-unl (Type 94). 7.88 grams.
20.17 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves, the upper-right assayer par-
ticularly prominent, nearly full cross despite corrosion and peripheral flatness, small edge-split, toned in crevices. With ROBCAR tag and photo-certificate #2021207. Estimate: $200-$300.
Oblong flan due to corrosion (thin edge), very bold full pillars and cross, two dates, three mintmarks and assayers, clear retrograde 4, toned in crevices. With original ROBCAR photo-certificate #M003362. Estimate: $200-$300.
249. Small clump of three cob 1R with encrustation (as found). 8.12 grams total. A fallen stack of three small cobs with no visible features, with lots of tan encrustation in between, the exposed silver parts dark, diminutive but neat. With original ROBCAR photocertificate M100430. Estimate: $200-$300.
Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa 250. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1679 L, rare. S-M21; KM-46; Cal-640. 21.92 grams. Rectangular flan with flat peripheries but decent inner details, including nearly full cross, off-center shield with full oML and 79 of date, low contrast, typically thin from corrosion. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $200-$300.
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Merestein, sunk in 1702 off South Africa 251. Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp mint), portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1647.
KM-72.1. 28.95 grams.
Impressively full flan with 100% details including legends, small area of surface corrosion on reverse only, toned in crevices. With generic certificate from the salvors, pedigreed to the Craig Whitford auction of November 1997 (lot 1459). Estimate: $200-$300.
Association, sunk in 1707 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England 252. Clump of seven silver coins (Lima 8R cob dated 1684, Mexico 8R cob, English halfcrown dated 1699, and four English shillings, one of William III and another of Charles II dated 1679) and lead grapeshot and musketballs with other debris, ex-Eidel. 300 grams, roughly 2-1/2” x 2-1/2” x 1-1/4”. One of the most impressive clumps
we have ever seen, with the seven coins enclosing a dense mass of crud and at least seven distinct musketballs, all the coins dark but the three outermost with clear details on one side (and minimal corrosion), including full date and assayer and waves on the Lima 8R (scarce first date of Lima pillars-andwaves), most of cross on the Mexico 8R, and full reverse with clear date on the halfcrown, the four shillings protruding from the sides and showing some details too (some more than others), and the crud itself a mix of orange, white and gray, all solid and stable, in total a unique and lovely bit of “ocean art.” With certificate from the salvor, pedigreed to the Charlie Eidel Collection (purchased from Frank Sedwick on May 16, 1986), with collector’s notes. Estimate: $1,000-up.
253. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1666 E. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1532. 26.30 grams. Broad flan with only light surface corrosion but much peripheral flatness and weakly struck, still with nearly full pillarsand-waves and cross-lions-castles, spotty toning in crevices (otherwise silvery). With generic certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.
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254. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 8 reales, 1651 PoRMOS, NGC VF details / sea salvaged / Association (1707). Restrepo-M46.6; S-B7; KM-7.1; Cal-1548. 26.12 grams. Solid coin with surface corrosion only,
very bold pillars, full but doubled shield, black spots here and there, first and only example of this date and type that we know of from this wreck. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. NGC #6271290-001 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $500-$750.
255. Seville, Spain, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer P/M, very rare.
Fascinating example of a very rare type (“RRR” in Calicó) with full “transitional” shield (the fleurs in center not yet prominent), bold S-P/M to right inside king’s name PHILIP(VS), nearly full cross with 1 of date visible at top, lightly corroded and somewhat shiny but solid, and unique from this wreck. With generic certificate, pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of September 1997 (lot 428). Estimate: $200-$400. Cal-1603. 22.54 grams.
Feversham, sunk in 1711 off Nova Scotia, Canada 256. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, ex-Christie’s. 12.60 grams. Oblong flan with about half of shield and cross and crown visible (nothing peripheral), patchy dark toning, minimal corrosion, scarce wreck and desirable auction pedigree. Pedigreed to the original Christie’s Feversham auction (February 1989) with original lot-tag 902 (one of five in lot). Estimate: $175-$250.
Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida Mexico 8R
257. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible, encrusted (as found), ex-Fisher. 26.78 grams. Curious square shape with just enough visible detail to attribute behind a dark veneer of green and gray crust, good weight, desirable early provenance. With original tag and (small) Treasure Salvors certificate #2180 from 1971 hand-signed by Mel Fisher. Estimate: $200-$300.
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258. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible, encrusted (as found), ex-Fisher. 26.00 grams. Most of shield and cross visible through green crust and dark brown oxidation (weight still good), desirable early provenance. With original tag and (small) Treasure Salvors certificate #2211 from 1971 hand-signed by Mel Fisher. Estimate: $200-$300.
259. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1709 J, rare. S-M22; 262. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1713 J, ex-GlendinKM-47; Cal-1395. 25.88 grams. Broad flan with nearly full shield and cross
ing (1972). S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1400. 25.88 grams. Neat rectangular shape
with corrosion limited to just one edge (darkly toned there), the rest with smooth surfaces showing bold full oMJ, most of cross, clear bottom half of all four digits of date, desirable original auction pedigree. Pedigreed to the original Glendining (London) auction of April 1972 (lot 132), with Sedwick photo-certificate from 2019. Estimate: $300-$450.
(a bit weakly struck but not corroded, most of 9 of date and oMJ visible, overall solid and non-toned. With generic certificate, pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of September 1998 (lot 971). Estimate: $200-$300.
260. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1712 J, encrusted (as found), ex-Pullin. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1399. 25.36 grams. Attractive rectangular shape with one side round, about half of shield and cross visible, bold full oM mintmark and clear bottom half of 12 of date, a little dark in color contrasting with patches of white encrustation. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection (Sedwick Auction 26), with original lot-tag 326 hand-signed by John Pullin, also with Sedwick photo-certificate from 2019. Estimate: $250-$375.
263. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1714 J (old style), ex-Real Eight Co. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1401. 26.90 grams. Very odd shape, basically a square with one corner stretched and partially encrusted with green and white, also with pristine surfaces (no corrosion), attractively toned, with flat peripheries but good cross and upper half of shield, very bottoms of digits of date, desirable early provenance. With original Real Eight Co. certificate #M-8341 hand-signed by Harry Cannon. Estimate: $500-$750.
261. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1713 J, ex-Fisher.
264. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1714 J (old style).
Curious trapezoidal shape with nearly full shield and cross, most of crown, full and clear date and oMJ, darkly toned, spot of horn silver on reverse but no significant corrosion. With original (generic, small) Treasure Salvors certificate hand-signed by Mel Fisher. Estimate: $500-$750. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1400. 25.93 grams.
S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1401. 25.52 grams. On off-center strike makes the date
on this coin the fullest and boldest imaginable, with bold and wellcentered cross (almost full) on other side, minimal surface corrosion, spotty toning. Estimate: $400-$600.
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268. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
265. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1714 (J) (new style), cross side struck from 4R die (rare), ex-Wagner, ex-Noga. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1401. 26.94 grams. Oblong shape with one flat end, the other end extended past the coin design with full and bold 1714 date as a result, good cross too (mostly full), clearly in a smaller size (4R die), most of the rest of the coin flat (also some scuffs), with no corrosion but several spots of gray and tan encrustation. Pedigreed to the Frank Noga collection, reportedly once sold by Kip Wagner to “F. Meetze.” Estimate: $400-$600.
S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 26.04 grams. Solid and uncorroded but dark all over, with nearly full shield, much peripheral flatness. Estimate: $200-$300.
269. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
Full oMJ and most of shield, nearly full cross despite peripheral flatness, no corrosion, uneven toning. Estimate: $200-$300.
S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 26.03 grams.
266. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1714 J (new style). S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1401. 22.95 grams. Roundish flan with slightly beveled obverse periphery, full oMJ below bold 14 of date, most of cross with distinctive tressure, much flatness and light surface corrosion, light (uneven) toning. Estimate: $350-$500.
270. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J. Squarish flan with bold full oMJ, nearly full and well-detailed shield and cross, no corrosion, contrastingly toned. With generic Cobb Coin Co. (Fisher) certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.
S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 26.03 grams.
267. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J, with Fisher certificate from 1983. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 22.80 grams. Good full shield and cross despite light corrosion, silvery
from cleaning. With original Cobb Coin Co. (Mel Fisher) tag and photocertificate CB83-042 from 1983. Estimate: $300-$450.
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271. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 26.31 grams. Most of shield and cross but peripherally flat (also lightly beveled on reverse), uneven dark toning, minimal corrosion. Estimate: $200-$300.
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Mexico 4R
272. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, ex-Fisher. KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 24.70 grams. Broad, roundish flan with most of shield and cross, but low in contrast, much peripheral flatness, minimal surface corrosion, rare and desirable certificate with both Fisher signatures. With original (generic, small) Treasure Salvors certificate from 1976 hand-signed by both Mel and Dolores (Deo) Fisher. Estimate: $200-$300.
275. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1714 J, ex-Bruce Ward. S-M22; KM-40; Cal-1084. 10.53 grams. Triangular shape with bold but off-center cross and shield enabling a full oMJ and most of the date, light to moderate surface corrosion, couple dark spots but mostly silvery from cleaning. Pedigreed to the Bruce Ward collection (Cargile auction of December 2019), with original certificate and lot-tag #62. Estimate: $200-$300.
276. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J, encrusted (as found). S-M22; KM-40; Cal-Type 139. 13.98 grams. Good
273. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer full shield and cross (both well centered), no corrosion but with raised
not visible. KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 25.25 grams. Very large and somewhat odd-shaped flan with nearly full shield and cross (peripheries flat) with minimal corrosion and nice dark toning, patches of brown encrustation on reverse, desirable early provenance. With original (generic, small) Treasure Salvors certificate from 1967 hand-signed by Mel Fisher. Estimate: $200-$300.
whitish encrustation on both sides, no visible corrosion. Estimate: $150-$225.
277. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, encrusted (as found), ex-Fisher. KM-40; Cal-Type 139. 15.50 grams. Thickly
274. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 24.26 grams. Narrow leaning-barrel shape, weakly
struck but with most of shield and cross visible, lightly corroded, with small patches of dark green encrustation on both sides (otherwise silvery). Estimate: $150-$225.
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encrusted on both sides (gray with tinges of orange and green), with only part of the shield visible, solid and probably uncorroded. With original (generic, small) Treasure Salvors certificate hand-signed by Mel Fisher. Estimate: $200-$300.
278. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, encrusted (as found), ex-Fisher. KM-40; Cal-Type 139. 12.41 grams. Odd shape, with nearly full shield visible but rest of coin coated in a crust of brown and green, probably lightly to moderately corroded, desirable early provenance. With original (small) Treasure Salvors certificate #4163 from 1971 hand-signed by Mel Fisher. Estimate: $200-$300.
279. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, ex-Real
Eight Co. KM-40; Cal-Type 139. 13.21 grams. Solid and uncorroded, with nearly full shield and cross, toned around edge, desirable certificate. With original Real Eight Co. certificate #M-1852 hand-signed by Ella McArdle. Estimate: $150-$225.
Whydah, sunk in 1717 off Cape Cod, Massachusetts 280. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J, NGC Fine details / sea salvaged / Whydah (1717). S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 24.28 grams. Our firm had the privilege of selling the first Whydah coin to be
auctioned in 2011, and since that time only a handful more examples with full provenance (meaning official Barry Clifford certificates and Maritime Explorations barcoded tags) have come to the market through our auctions, all linked to an early investment deal and not indicative of any sales by the museum, which otherwise has kept all the finds intact for everyone to see (and if you haven’t, do yourself a favor and visit the Whydah museum on Cape Cod!). This wreck is famous for being the only treasure-laden pirate salvaged in our time, and owning a coin from it is a rare privilege. This coin, however, has the added distinction of being the only one officially certified from the wreck by NGC, as stated on a special label. The coin itself is broad and solid but moderately corroded, still with most of shield and cross visible and a clear assayer J, all nicely toned. With original Tyvek tag and Barry Clifford certificate #87752. NGC #5961032-001 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
Loosdrecht, sunk in 1719 off Isle of Wight, south of England 281. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip V, assayer not visible.
Cute triangular shape, with bold shield and cross details (incomplete due to size of flan), minimal surface corrosion, deeply toned, rare provenance (this wreck better known for Lima gold cobs). With original (generic) certificate from the salvor. Estimate: $150-$225. KM-30. 2.57 grams.
Guadalupe-Tolosa, sunk in 1724 in Samaná Bay, Dominican Republic 282. Seville, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer B, NGC Fine details / removed from jewelry / Guadalupe & Tolosa (1724). Cal-1050. Full cross, most of shield with full S-B to left just inside a clear (OM)NIV(M), traces of black sediment in crevices, a few light marks as well, the surfaces all a bit polished, which might have more to do with rolling around on the sea floor with a known cargo of mercury than with mounting in jewelry. NGC #2323646-002 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $1,750-$2,500.
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Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway Cobs
283. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1718 J, rare. S-M22;
285. Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1711 M. S-L20; KM-34; Cal-1284.
Off-center strike with full and bold oMJ, clear 171 and trace of 8 of date, light corrosion with faint toning in crevices. Estimate: $200-$300. KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 24.49 grams.
23.31 grams. Bold full cross and one full pillar above waves, clear date
and assayer despite moderate corrosion, no toning. Estimate: $200$300.
284. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1722 (J), rare. S-M22;
286. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1711 Y. S-P43a; KM-31; Cal-1547.
KM-47; Cal-1410. 26.08 grams. Solid coin with some surface corrosion and
23.70 grams. Solid flan with minimal corrosion but crudely struck as
flatness but clear 22 of date, most of cross, dark and uneven toning. With generic certificate, pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of September 1998 (lot 974). Estimate: $200-$300.
usual for this scarce date, which is clearly visible (albeit doubled) above the waves, off-center cross, light spotty toning. Estimate: $200-$300.
287. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1717 Y. S-P43a; KM-31; Cal-1547. 25.11 grams. Weak details due to moderate corrosion but the flan still solid and with clear 7 of date below cross (scarce date), blast white from cleaning. Estimate: $200-$300.
Spanish Netherlands 288. Tournai, Spanish Netherlands, portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1631. KM-50; Delm-278. 30.42 grams. Very broad flan that extends past the full legends,
the date particularly bold, with full interior details that are typically lightly struck but with clearly high-grade portrait of a young King Philip in a ruff collar, minimal corrosion, no toning, scarce mint (R2 in Delmonte). Estimate: $150-$225.
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289. Tournai, Spanish Netherlands, portrait ducatoon, Philip 292. Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), por-
IV, 1632. KM-50; Delm-278. 31.28 grams. Broad flan with full legends and trait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1638. KM-72.1; Delm-284. 31.17 grams.
inner details, minimal surface corrosion, small dark spots on reverse, bold Full flan with bold legends (especially the date), choice full portrait date (small digits) with castle mintmark in middle (scarce mint, R2 in (suddenly and clearly aged compared to the earlier dates), some light toning and traces of luster despite light surface corrosion. Estimate: Delmonte). Estimate: $150-$225. $150-$225.
290. Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), portrait
ducatoon, Philip IV (young bust in ruffled collar), 1634.
KM-56.1; Delm-274. 31.76 grams. Choice, uncorroded specimen with full
293. Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Brussels Mint), portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1639. KM-72.2; Delm-285. 31.73 grams. Smaller
details including legends, the portrait particularly nice, patchy light toning. Estimate: $175-$250.
flan but still with full details, the interiors rather lightly struck but the date bold, some original luster remaining, practically no corrosion. Estimate: $150-$225.
291. Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), portrait
294. Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), portrait
ducatoon, Philip IV (young bust in ruffled collar), 1636. KM-
56.1; Delm-274. 27.54 grams. Choice full portrait (very well detailed) with
bold date above, nearly full legends despite light to moderate corrosion around edge. Estimate: $150-$225.
ducatoon, Philip IV, 1640. KM-72.1; Delm-284. 31.07 grams. Full legends and portrait, parts of interiors lightly struck, traces of luster, no corrosion. Estimate: $150-$225.
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298. Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), portrait
295. Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), portrait
ducatoon, Philip IV, 1662.
KM-72.1; Delm-284. 31.15 grams. Very broad flan with full and lustrous legends, fainter interiors with light surface corrosion, bold date. Estimate: $150-$225.
ducatoon, Philip IV, 1653. KM-72.1; Delm-284. 29.94 grams. Choice broad flan with full legends and well-detailed portrait (that side slightly off-center), the reverse moderately corroded. Estimate: $150-$225.
299. Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), portrait
296. Flanders, Spanish Netherlands (Bruges Mint), portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1653. KM-50; Delm-286. 30.42 grams. Nice ob-
ducatoon, Philip IV, 1663.
KM-72.1; Delm-284. 31.82 grams. Very broad flan, full legends, no corrosion but some interior weakness, lightly toned with traces of luster. Estimate: $150-$225.
verse with bold legend and portrait set off by contrasting toning, the reverse weaker and lightly corroded. Estimate: $150-$225.
297. Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), portrait
ducatoon, Philip IV, 1656. KM-72.1; Delm-284. 31.53 grams. Broad
300. Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), por-
flan extending past outer border and full legends, weaker inner details and light surface corrosion, patchy light toning. Estimate: $150-$225.
trait ducatoon, Charles II, 1673. KM-79.1; Delm-325. 30.77 grams. Very broad flan with choice bold legends and fully detailed portrait of young King Charles II, lightly toned, minimal surface corrosion. Estimate: $175-$250.
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301. Flanders, Spanish Netherlands (Bruges Mint), portrait 303. Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), portrait ducatoon, Charles II, 1673. KM-64; Delm-327. 31.35 grams. Good ducatoon, Charles II, 1679. KM-unl (79.1 for type); Delm-325. 32.17 full portrait and full legend on that side, the reverse with light surface grams. Superb full portrait and bold obverse legend (slightly off-center on a broad flan), no corrosion, traces of luster and very lightly toned corrosion, toned all over. Estimate: $150-$225. around details. Estimate: $175-$250.
302. Flanders, Spanish Netherlands (Bruges Mint), portrait
ducatoon, Charles II, 1673. KM-64; Delm-327. 31.13 grams. Good 304. Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), portrait portrait, nearly full and mostly bold legends, minimal corrosion, no ducatoon, Charles II, 1679. KM-unl (79.1 for type); Delm-325. 29.98 grams. Very broad flan with 100% full and bold legends, bold full portrait, minimal surface corrosion and faint toning. Estimate: $150-$225.
toning, traces of luster. Estimate: $150-$225.
United Netherlands
305. Zwolle, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1659, rare (unlisted). KM-61; Delm-unl (1042 for type). 29.62 grams. Bold full “rider” (sword-wielding knight on galloping horse), also choice center on reverse, the legends a little truncated from light corrosion but still with clear mint and date (unlisted in Delmonte), faint toning. Estimate: $150-$225.
306. Zwolle, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1659, rare (unlisted). KM-61; Delm-unl (1042 for type). 31.08 grams. Broad flan
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with some bold legend (including mint and date, unlisted in Delmonte) and full inner details (nice “rider”) despite light surface corrosion, toned. Estimate: $150-$225.
307. Campen, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1661. 308. Zwolle, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1661.
KM-54; Delm-1039. 31.21 grams. Broad flan with much legend and nice KM-65.1; Delm-1042. 30.41 grams. Choice and high grade surfaces with full “rider,” light surface corrosion, patchy dark toning, the date bold no corrosion, nearly full legends despite some minor edge-loss, the and mint clear (scarce, R1 in Delmonte). Estimate: $150-$225. interior details impressively bold, minor natural pits (dark) and edgesplit, scarce mint and date (R1 in Delmonte). Estimate: $175-$250.
309. Campen, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1664. KM-61.1; Delm-1039. 31.51 grams. Low in contrast but corrosion-free, with
full inner details and nearly full legends, scarce mint and date (R1 in Delmonte). Estimate: $150-$225.
310. Westfriesland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 311. Campen, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1665. KM-46.1; Delm-1019. 31.01 grams. Very broad flan with choice full 1668/0, rare (unlisted).
legends, crisp inner details, some light surface corrosion but also much original luster. Estimate: $150-$225.
KM-unl (61.1 for type); Delm-unl (1039 for
Lustrous despite very light corrosion, full inner details and nearly full legends with bold date showing the underdigit 0 very offset to top right (unlisted overdate from a scarce issue that is R1 in Delmonte). Estimate: $150-$225.
type). 30.87 grams.
312. Campen, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1668. KM-61.1; Delm-1039. 30.37 grams. Broad flan with bold inner details and nearly full legends, light corrosion and toning. Estimate: $150-$225.
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313. Campen, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1668. 316. Gelderland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, Toned all over, broad flan with full details (interiors and legends), minimal surface corrosion and tiny edge-split, interesting variety with backwards N in CONCORDIA. Estimate: $150-$225.
KM-61.1; Delm-1039. 29.61 grams.
1668, rare. KM-41.1; Delm-1044. 30.37 grams. Bold legends but inner details weaker, the “rider” side slightly off-center and the reverse with light surface corrosion, faintly toned, bottom half of date visible (R2 in Delmonte). Estimate: $150-$225.
314. Campen, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1668. KM-61.1; Delm-1039. 31.27 grams. Good full inner details and bold full legends (especially on reverse), minimal surface corrosion, lightly toned around details. Estimate: $150-$225.
317. Utrecht, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1668. KM-46.1; Delm-1029. 31.38 grams. Full details despite light surface corrosion all over, patchy dark toning. Estimate: $150-$225.
315. Deventer, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1668,
rare. KM-62.2; Delm-1038. 30.79 grams. Bold full interiors, most of legends 318. Westfriesland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, bold as well (obverse slightly off-center), light toning, minimal surface 1668. KM-46.1; Delm-1019. 30.99 grams. Choice full inner details (wellcorrosion, rare mint (R2 in Delmonte). Estimate: $150-$225.
detailed “rider”) and bold full legends, minimal surface corrosion, lightly toned. Estimate: $150-$225.
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319. Gelderland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 322. Holland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1673, date at top (rare). KM-unl (46 for type); Dav-4933; Delm-unl (1013 for type).
1670. KM-41.1; Delm-1009. 30.96 grams. Bold full legends and “rider”
31.87 grams. Bold full “rider” and nearly full legends, minimal surface
with minimal surface corrosion, traces of toning and luster. Estimate: $150-$225.
corrosion in addition to a natural pit or two, spotty dark toning, bold date. Estimate: $150-$225.
320. Zeeland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1670. Broad flan with bold legends, full details despite light surface corrosion, faintly toned around details. Estimate: $150-$225.
KM-41.1; Delm-1024. 30.92 grams.
323. Holland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1673, date at top (rare). KM-unl (46 for type); Dav-4933; Delm-unl (1013 for type). 31.26 grams. Bold and sharp “rider” and full legends, light surface corrosion on reverse only, minimal toning, date a little corroded but clear. Estimate: $150-$225.
321. Utrecht, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1671. KM-46.1; Delm-1029. 31.07 grams. Broad flan with crisp, high-grade details (even lustrous) despite light surface corrosion, tiny spots of toning only, scarce date (R2 in Delmonte). Estimate: $150-$225.
324. Westfriesland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1673. KM-46.1; Delm-1019. 31.87 grams. Exceptional specimen with much original luster and sharp, high-grade details (all visible including full legends), faint traces only of minimal surface corrosion. Estimate: $300-$450.
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328. Westfriesland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon,
325. Westfriesland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon,
1673.
Lustrous and full but with patches of light surface corrosion here and there, small spots of toning. Estimate: $150-$225. KM-46.1; Delm-1019. 31.79 grams.
1676.
KM-68; Delm-1020. 31.83 grams. Sharp full “rider” with luster on that side, reverse very lightly corroded, full details. Estimate: $150-$225.
326. Campen, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1676. KM-65.1; Delm-1040. 31.90 grams. Lustrous and full, the “rider” especially sharp in detail, practically no corrosion, no toning. Estimate: $300$450.
329. Overijssel, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1677, date in cartouche. KM-41.1; Delm-1035. 30.89 grams. Broad flan with full legends and full but weaker interiors, very lightly pitted but nicely toned, small natural void in edge. Estimate: $150-$225.
327. Campen, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1676. KM-65.1; Delm-1040. 31.71 grams. Lightly corroded but with mostly full details, faintly toned. Estimate: $150-$225.
330. Zwolle, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1677. KM-65.1; Delm-1042. 30.40 grams. Broad flan with full legends, weaker inner details, lightly corroded all over. Estimate: $150-$225.
331. Overijssel, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1679. KM-41.2; Delm-1035. 31.17 grams. Broad flan with full legends, weaker inner details, bold date, areas of light corrosion, some light toning. Estimate: $150-$225.
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332. Utrecht, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1680, rare. KM-63; Delm-1031. 31.35 grams. Slightly uneven strike on a smallish flan but with sharp full “rider” and date (R3 in Delmonte), light surface corrosion, some toning around details. Estimate: $150-$225.
Le Chameau, sunk in 1725 off Nova Scotia, Canada 333. France (Paris mint), gold louis d’or Mirliton aux palmes longues, Louis XV, 1724A, NGC MS 62 / Le Chameau (1725), finest known in NGC census. KM-470.1; Dupl-1638; Gad-339; Fr-459. Choice color, with luster and sharp details, just a couple tiny bagmarks, die-cracks on obverse, very rare as a numerically-graded example from this wreck (the best of just four in the census). NGC #5958105-012 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
334. France (Grenoble mint), gold louis d’or Mirliton aux palmes longues, Louis XV, 1724-Z, NGC MS 62 / Le Chameau (1725, “top pop”). KM-470.24; Dupl-1638; Gad-339; Fr-459.
Nice full strike with sharp details, muted luster, scarce mint and rare as a numerically-graded example from this wreck (tied with two others for best of just four in the census). NGC #5958105-016 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys
335. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1732/1 F. S-M26; KM- 336. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1732/1 F. 47a; Cal-1426. 26.11 grams. Bold
full oMF and date with clear overdate, off-center strike with much peripheral flatness but practically no corrosion, toned all over. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of April 1997 (lot 3319). Estimate: $200-$300.
S-M26;
Very bold full date and oMF, also bold overdate, most of shield and cross, minimal surface corrosion, lightly toned. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of April 1997 (lot 3316). Estimate: $200-$300. KM-47a; Cal-1426. 25.26 grams.
337. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1732/1 F. S-M26; KM47a; Cal-1426. 25.44 grams. Narrow rectangular shape with bold full date
and clear overdate, most of cross, solid but with some light surface corrosion. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of April 1997 (lot 3318). Estimate: $200-$300.
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Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, Netherlands Cobs
338. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1731/0 F. S-M26; KMChoice full date with bold overdate, nearly full shield and cross, peripherally flat as usual but corrosion-free and nicely toned. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of February 1994 (lot 1264). Estimate: $250-$375.
47a; Cal-1424. 26.55 grams.
341. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1732 F. S-M26; KM-47a; Cal-1427. 26.40 grams. Neat shape (leaning square) with bold full oMF and bottom half of shield, clear but weaker date, no corrosion, richly toned. With Sedwick photo-certificate from 2020. Estimate: $200-$300.
339. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1731 F. S-M26; KM-47a; 342. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1732 F. S-M26; KM-47a; Cal-1425. 26.96 grams. Bold full date and mintmark, nearly full shield and cross, no corrosion, lightly toned. With generic certificate, pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of February 1998 (lot 754). Estimate: $200-$300.
340. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1732/1 F. S-M26; KM47a; Cal-1426. 26.89 grams. Narrow shape with sharply cut ends, bold and
Cal-1427. 26.22 grams. Good full date, thick and solid but with some surface corrosion, most of shield and cross (peripherally flat), lightly toned. With generic certificate, pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of October 2000 (lot 1405). Estimate: $200-$300.
343. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1732 F. S-M26; KM-47a;
full oMF and 32 of date, full cross and nearly full shield, no corrosion. With generic certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.
Cal-1427. 26.08 grams. Neat shape (leaning square) with full date and oMF, nearly full shield and cross, lightly toned, parts of edge slightly crude. With generic certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.
344. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1732 F. S-M26; KM-47a; Cal-1427. 26.46 grams. Oddly oblong flan with small peninsula near pointed void, full date and mintmark, good full cross, no corrosion, faintly gold-toned. With generic certificate, pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 1997 (lot 902). Estimate: $200-$300.
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345. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1732 F. S-M26; KM-47a; Cal-1427. 26.53 grams. Oblong flan with full date and oMF, good cross (close to full), no corrosion, lightly toned. With generic certificate, pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 1997 (lot 903). Estimate: $200-$300.
346. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1731 F. S-M26; KM-40a; Cal-1094. 13.16 grams. Small, thick flan with bold full date and oM, good cross (nearly full), minimal surface corrosion, toned in crevices. With generic certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.
Dutch
347. Utrecht, United Netherlands, gold ducat, 1729, NGC MS 66 / Vliegenthart (1735), finest known in NGC census. KM-7; Fr-285. Bold strike (knight’s head weak) with ample luster and satin-smooth fields, slightly off-center obverse, highly desirable as the 348. Overijssel, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1734. single finest graded among 78 entries currently in the NGC census. KM-80; Delm-1036. 32.54 grams. Exceptional coin and certainly among the NGC #5860913-001 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $2,000- best recovered from the wreck, with 100% full and sharp UNC details, $3,000. clean fields, no corrosion at all, tiny edge-flaw but otherwise perfect and as nice as they come. Estimate: $300-$450.
Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England Cobs
349. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. 26.40 grams. Narrow shape with thick encrustation at one end (both sides), the rest of the coin solid and uncorroded, with full 172(?) of date and mintmark oM, most of cross. With generic certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $200-$300.
Klippes
350. Mexico City, Mexico, klippe 8 reales, 1733 MF, exPonterio. S-M28; KM-48; Cal-1431. 25.35 grams. Superb and evenly struck full details on both sides, virtually no corrosion and nicely toned on fields, sharply cut in such a way that the whole shield and cross are visible, in addition to the date, assayer, mintmark and denomination, also desirable original auction pedigree. Pedigreed to the original Ponterio Rooswijk auction of March-April 2006, with original lot-tag 124. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
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Pillars
351. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734/3 MF, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage, cleaned / Rooswijk (1739). KM-103; Cal-1441. Broad flan with choice full details, light toning, no corrosion, among the finest from this wreck, faint trace of overdate. NGC #5968032-001 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $350-$500.
354. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734 MF, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage, tooled / Rooswijk (1739). KM-103; Cal-1442. Brightly lustrous with choice full details, all
bold, with toning localized to areas of light encrustation, no corrosion, a few hairlines from cleaning but hardly to the point of “tooling,” among the finest from this wreck. NGC #5968032-004 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $350-$500.
352. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734/3
355. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734 MF,
MF, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage, cleaned / Rooswijk (1739). KM-103; Cal-1441. Choice details with light toning over
NGC AU details / saltwater damage / Rooswijk (1739). KM103; Cal-1442. Brightly
cleaned, well detailed and corrosion-free except for a few spots around letters, slightly off-center strike, no toning, among the finest from this wreck. NGC #5968032-005 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $350-$500.
traces of luster, slightly off-center strike, no corrosion, among the finest from this wreck. NGC #5968032-002 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $350-$500.
356. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1735 MF,
353. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734 MF,
NGC UNC details / cleaned / Rooswijk (1739). KM-103; Cal-1443.
NGC UNC details / saltwater damage / Rooswijk (1739). KM-
Choice, full and bold details, lustrous and corrosion-free, no toning except for a few dark areas at rims, among the finest from this wreck. NGC #5968032-006 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $350-$500.
103; Cal-1442. Superb details with brilliant luster all over, practically no corrosion (just a little near rims), tiny spots of toning but mostly bright, among the finest from this wreck. NGC #5968032-003 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $350-$500.
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357. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1735 360. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF,
MF, NGC AU details / saltwater damage, cleaned / Rooswijk (1739). KM-103; Cal-1443. Corrosion-free and choice, the details just
NGC UNC details / saltwater damage, cleaned / Rooswijk (1739). KM-103; Cal-1445. Broad flan with choice full details, light
a little weak in centers but still full, lustrous and faintly toned here and there, among the finest from this wreck. NGC #5968032-007 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $350-$500.
toning, traces of luster, no corrosion, natural flan-bulge above pillars, among the finest from this wreck. NGC #5968032-010 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $350-$500.
358. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF,
361. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF,
NGC UNC details / saltwater damage, cleaned / Rooswijk (1739). KM-103; Cal-1445. Lustrous and choice, with full details and no corrosion, trace of toning, slightly off-center strike, among the finest from this wreck. NGC #5968032-008 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $350-$500.
NGC UNC details / saltwater damage, cleaned / Rooswijk (1739). KM-103; Cal-1445. Lots of luster (also brightly cleaned), with
choice full details, no corrosion, among the finest from this wreck. NGC #5968032-011 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $350-$500.
362. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF, NGC AU details / saltwater damage / Rooswijk (1739). KM-103;
359. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage, cleaned / Rooswijk (1739). KM-103; Cal-1445. Light toning over luster, choice full details and practically no corrosion (just on parts of rims), among the finest from this wreck. NGC #5968032-009 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $350-$500.
Cal-1445. Choice full details with hint of high-point wear, mostly toned
(a few light stains), no corrosion, among the finest from this wreck. NGC #5968032-012 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $350-$500.
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363. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF.
367. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF.
KM-103; Cal-1445. 26.31 grams. AU
details with only faint traces of corrosion, slightly off-center pillars side on a smallish flan. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $250-$375.
KM-103; Cal-1445. 25.04 grams. Sharp near-UNC details but with sheen of surface corrosion all over, silvery from cleaning. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $250-$375.
364. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF.
368. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737 MF,
KM-103; Cal-1445. 25.79 grams. Sharp near-UNC details but with sheen
of surface corrosion all over, also very light steely toning. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $250-$375.
NGC UNC details / saltwater damage / Rooswijk (1739). Corrosion-free and fully detailed with faint toning all over, slightly off-center strike on a smallish flan, among the finest from this wreck. NGC #5968032-013 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $350-$500. KM-103; Cal-1446.
365. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF. KM-103; Cal-1445. 25.58 grams. Nearly UNC details with very light surface corrosion, tiny spots of toning. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $250-$375.
369. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737 MF, NGC UNC details / sea salvaged / Rooswijk (1739). KM-103; Cal-1446. Sharp full details and no corrosion, light toning over
luster, with a few minuscule spots of dark encrustation, among the finest from this wreck. NGC #5968032-014 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $350-$500.
366. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF. KM-103; Cal-1445. 26.08 grams. Broader flan, AU details, very light surface corrosion, traces of toning near rims. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $250-$375.
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370. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737 MF. KM-103; Cal-1446. 24.86 grams. Bold AU details with light veneer of
371. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737 MF. KM-103; Cal-1446. 25.41 grams. AU details with very light surface
surface corrosion, silvery except for a couple black spots. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $250-$375.
corrosion, slightly off-center strike, mostly silvery but with some areas of black toning. With certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $250-$375.
Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England Pillars 372. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1738 MF. KM103; Cal-1449. 26.18 grams. UNC details, lightly gray-toned all over (darker here and there), with just a few localized spots of surface corrosion, nice quality for this wreck. With generic certificate, pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 1997 (lot 818). Estimate: $200-$300.
Dutch
373. Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Brussels mint), portrait
374. Utrecht, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1742.
flan with full details despite some light surface corrosion here and there, with patchy light toning. With generic certificate, pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 1997 (lot 821). Estimate: $200-$300.
KM-92.1; Delm-1031. 32.42 grams. Full AU details, no corrosion but a few tiny pockmarks, lightly toned all over. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors, pedigreed to the Superior auction of June 1998 (lot 5897). Estimate: $200-$300.
ducatoon, Philip IV, 1662. KM-72.2; Delm-284. 31.77 grams. Broad
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St. Geran, sunk in 1744 off Mauritius, east of Africa 375. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1741MF, AU details / sea salvaged / St. Geran (1744), ex-Glendining (1968). KM-103; Cal-1458. 26.97 grams. Bold strike with thick rims, deeply toned and basically uncorroded, with a few tiny marks only. 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 Île 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 Saint-Pierre, which also extolled the virtues of living harmoniously on an island without the constraints of social class divisions. From the Glendining (London) auction of February 1968 (lot 320), with photo certificate. NGC #5964197-001 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $200-$300.
Reijgersdaal, sunk in 1747 off South Africa Cobs
376. Guatemala, cob 4 reales, 1739 (J). S-G1; KM-5; JP-4R7. 12.61
377. Guatemala, cob 4 reales, 1739 (J). S-G1; KM-5; JP-4R7. 13.08
grams. Full date and bold full denomination, nicely toned, minimal
grams. Sharply squarish flan with bold full mintmark, full date and
corrosion, big natural depression on shield side. With generic certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $200-$300.
denomination, nicety toned, practically no corrosion. With generic certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $200-$300.
Pillars
378. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF. details with light surface corrosion, slightly off-center pillars side with small gouge in rim at 11 o’clock, lightly toned. With generic certificate from the salvors plus PNG photocertificate signed by Dr. G.W. Vogt, pedigreed to the Craig Whitford auction of June 1997 (lot 1175). Estimate: $250-$375.
379. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1738 MF.
KM-103; Cal-1445. 25.08 grams. AU
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KM-103; Cal-1449. 26.48 grams. Sharp UNC details with muted luster on
fields, no corrosion except on small part of rims, where colorful toning is beginning as well. Estimate: $250-$375.
380. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1740/30 382. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742/1 MF. KM-103; Cal-1454. 26.77 grams. Deeply toned, with UNC details and virtually no corrosion, clear overdate. With generic certificate from the salvors, pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of September 1998 (lot 1018). Estimate: $250-$375.
MF.
KM-103; Cal-1460. 25.33 grams. Deeply toned fields contrasting with sharp AU details, minimal surface corrosion, strikingly attractive overall, the overdate not bold but certain. With generic certificate from the salvors, pedigreed to the Craig Whitford auction of November 1997 (lot 1471). Estimate: $250-$375.
381. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1741 MF, in original box. KM-103; Cal-1458. 26.81 grams. UNC details with light toning over cleaned surfaces, a few dark spots, no corrosion except for small area near edge. Housed in original JCI blue box with clear-plastic tag printed with name and details of wreck. Estimate: $300-$450.
383. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF.
AU details with minimal surface corrosion, a little bright from cleaning but with toning in spots and on rims. With original clear-plastic tag from JCI printed with name and details of wreck. Estimate: $200-$300. KM-103; Cal-1461. 26.26 grams.
384. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1743 MF. KM-103; Cal-1463. 25.25 grams. UNC details despite light surface corrosion, a bit bright from cleaning but with some areas of toning, especially at rims. With original clear-plastic tag from JCI printed with name and details of wreck. Estimate: $200-$300.
Luz, sunk in 1752 off Montevideo, Uruguay Note: For gold coins from this wreck, see lots 49-50 for Lima, Peru, gold cobs and lots 854-865 for a special offering of Santiago, Chile, bust gold. 385. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1750 q. S-P50a; KM-39; Cal-401. 12.70 grams. Bold date between mostly full pillars, good full cross, two assayers, minimal corrosion, deeply toned. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
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La Auguste, sunk in 1761 off Nova Scotia, Canada 386. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1758
MM, PCGS genuine / shipwreck “Auguste” (1761). KM-104.2; Cal-
494. Choice specimen with UNC details, toning over luster, practically no corrosion, well above average for this wreck. PCGS #12569568. Estimate: $400-$600.
Halsewell, sunk in 1780 off Dorset, England 387. Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1780 FF. KM-106.2; Cal-1120. 22.89 grams. Polished VF
details with faint toning, light to moderate corrosion, scarce shipwreck. With original certificate 8R-053 from the salvor. Estimate: $200-$300.
Cazador, sunk in 1784 off New Orleans, Louisiana
388. Potosí, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1776 PR,
389. Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1778 MJ, NGC
with bold VF-XF details despite light to moderate corrosion, traces of toning near edge, desirable date for US collectors. NGC #3719032-404 (El Cazador Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $400-$600.
corrosion and minor rim loss, lightly toned, desirable date for US collectors. NGC #3719032-408 (El Cazador Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $200-$300.
NGC El Cazador / genuine. Janson-63.5; KM-55; Cal-1173. Broad flan
El Cazador / genuine. KM-78; Cal-1044. XF details with light surface
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390. Clump of seven 8 reales (probably Mexican busts of Charles III), encrusted as found. 200 grams total, about 2-1/2” x 1-3/4” x 5/8”. Leaning stack
of hefty coins but no details visible, the bottom coin dark and corroded and the top coin cocooned in gray encrustation, as is part of the edge, the rest of the edge coated in orange mud, a solid and stable display. Estimate: $400-$600.
Fame, sunk in 1822 off South Africa 391. India (Mughal Empire), gold pagoda, Alamgir II (1754-59), Imtiyazgarh mint. KM-468.1. 3.29 grams. Small and fat button of a coin with bold AU details, lustrous surfaces and traces of red toning, scarce wreck. With generic certificate. Estimate: $250-$375.
392. India (British East India, Madras presidency), gold pagoda, issue of 1808-15. KM-356. 2.94 grams. Near AU with dusty matte fields and slight reddish toning, hairline edge-crack, scarce wreck. With generic
certificate. Estimate: $250-$375.
SS New York, sunk in 1846 in the Gulf of Mexico 393. USA (New Orleans Mint), Seated Liberty half dollar, 1844-O, NGC
Shipwreck Effect / SS New York. Solid coin with surfaces etched by saltwater immersion yet still detailed with clear date and mintmark, a few small spots of encrustation on the reverse. NGC #1975084-006 (SS New York Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $250-$375.
“Fort Capron Treasure,” lost in 1857 off Fort Pierce (east coast of Florida)
395. USA (San Francisco mint), gold $20 coronet Liberty
394. USA (San Francisco mint), gold $20 coronet Liberty
double eagle, 1856-S, NGC UNC details / sea salvaged. Bold
double eagle, 1856-S, NGC UNC details / sea salvaged. Sharp Mint State details with lightly sandwashed surfaces retaining considerable luster, all toned over with a rich dark gold hue, plus a desirable pedigree to the “Gordy-Ashley gold” find. With Sedwick photo-certificate, pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 13, with original lot-tag 305. NGC #3509768-005 (Shipwreck Brown Label). Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
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example with a light sea salvage effect across its orange-gold toned surfaces, bright mint luster throughout, plus a desirable pedigree to the “Gordy-Ashley gold” find. With Sedwick photo-certificate, pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 13, with original lot-tag 309. NGC #3509768-011 (Shipwreck Brown Label). Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
SS Central America, sunk in 1857 off North Carolina 396. France (Paris mint), gold 20 francs, Louis Philippe I, 1831-A, incuse edge lettering variety, PCGS AU53 / Ship of Gold special presentation case with pinch of gold, only example from the wreck in the PCGS census. Gad-1030; Fr-553a; KM-739.1. Lightly circulated with minor hairlines, pleasing even gold color throughout with ample luster in the fields around design details. This coin has the distinction of being the sole example of this date recovered from the wreck. These and the following eight lots come from a scant 82 world gold coins recovered from the wrecksite during the 2014 expedition. They represent a cross-section of world gold coins that could be found in circulation throughout the United States in the 1850s, especially in California, both during its territorial and early statehood periods. Housed in special plastic holder containing a tag hand-signed by Bob Evans. PCGS #35474712. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
397. France (Paris mint), gold 20 francs, Louis Philippe I, 1840-A, PCGS AU55 / Ship of Gold special presentation case with pinch of gold, finest known from the wreck in the PCGS census. Gad-1031; Fr-560; KM-750.1. Sharply detailed with minimal surface friction from circulation, very bright with a bit of a mirror-like quality to the obverse fields. This is the finest of just two examples of this date recovered from the wreck. Housed in special plastic holder containing a tag hand-signed by Bob Evans. PCGS #35474726. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
398. France (Paris mint), gold 20 francs, 1850-A, raised ear, PCGS AU58 / Ship of Gold special presentation case with pinch of gold, only example from the wreck in the PCGS census. Gad-1059; Fr-566; KM-762. Near Mint State with brilliant golden surfaces and sharp, well struck design elements. This is the sole example of this variety as well as the finest of just two pieces with this date recovered from the wreck. Housed in special plastic holder containing a tag hand-signed by Bob Evans. PCGS #35671941. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
399. France (Paris mint), gold 20 francs, Louis Napoléon, 1852-A, PCGS AU55 / Ship of Gold special presentation case with pinch of gold, finest known from the wreck in the PCGS census. Gad-1060; Fr-568; KM-774. Lustrous, pale gold surfaces with minor friction from circulation wear, nicely detailed. This is the finest of four examples of this date recovered from the wreck. Housed in special plastic holder containing a tag hand-signed by Bob Evans. PCGS #35474697. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
400. France (Paris mint), gold 20 francs, Napoléon III, 1854-A, PCGS AU53 / Ship of Gold special presentation case with pinch of gold. Gad-1061; Fr-573; KM-781.1. Bright piece with minor wear on the bust’s high point and faint hairlines in the fields from circulation, small scuff to right of III, sharp details throughout (especially on the reverse). Housed in special plastic holder containing a tag hand-signed by Bob Evans. PCGS #35474684. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
401. Great Britain (London, England), gold sovereign, Victoria (young head), 1847, PCGS AU55 / Ship of Gold special presentation case with pinch of gold, only example from the wreck in the PCGS census. Sp-3852; Fr-387e; KM-736.1. Lustrous piece with original surfaces around the rims and legends, some minor circulation marks around the bust, nice and even pale gold coloration. This coin is the only example of this date recovered from the wreck. Housed in special plastic holder containing a tag hand-signed by Bob Evans. PCGS #35671946. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
402. Great Britain (London, England), gold sovereign, Victoria (young head), 1850, inverted A for V in Victoria variety, PCGS AU53 / Ship of Gold special presentation case with pinch of gold, only example from the wreck in the PCGS census. Sp-3852C; Fr-387e; KM736.1. Bright gold surfaces with light wear and bagmarks on the bust, sharply detailed reverse, interesting
variety with an inverted A die punch used for the V in VICTORIA. This is the sole example of this variety recovered from the wreck. Housed in special plastic holder containing a tag hand-signed by Bob Evans. PCGS #35474689. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
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403. Great Britain (London, England), gold sovereign, Victoria (young head), 1851, PCGS AU53 / Ship of Gold special presentation case with pinch of gold. Sp-3852C; Fr-387e; Nicely detailed and lustrous example with light circulation wear, small spot of toning at 8 o’clock on the reverse. This piece is just one of two recovered from the wreck (one finer at AU55 in the PCGS census). Housed in special plastic holder containing a tag hand-signed by Bob Evans. PCGS #35474690. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
KM-736.1.
404. Great Britain (London, England), gold 1/2 sovereign, Victoria (young head), 1855, PCGS AU58 / Ship of Gold special presentation case with pinch of gold, only example from the wreck in the PCGS census. Sp-3859; Fr-389b; KM-735.1. Choice near Mint State piece with little to no wear and just a few bagmarks as is typical for the type, bright cartwheel luster on both sides. This is the only example of this date recovered from the wreck. Housed in special plastic holder containing a tag hand-signed by Bob Evans. PCGS #35671944. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
405. USA (Philadelphia mint), gold $5 half eagle, 1846, large date, PCGS VF35 / Ship of Gold special presentation case with pinch of gold. Circulated piece with some bagmarks yet
still possessing bold design details and a fair amount of mint luster, hints of reddish gold hues on the high points. This is one of just five examples of this type recovered from the wreck. It, along with the following half eagle, represent the typical coinage that actually circulated in the United States around the mid-1800s in contrast to the ship’s larger shipment of newly-minted double eagles that are much more prevalent on the market today. Housed in special plastic holder containing a tag hand-signed by Bob Evans. PCGS #35225686. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
406. USA (Philadelphia mint), gold $5 half eagle, 1847, PCGS AU50 / Ship of Gold special presentation case with pinch of gold. Sharply detailed coin with minimal wear on the
high points of Liberty’s hair curls and coronet, bagmark in field to left of bust, rather brilliant luster and color all over. This is one of just 19 examples of this date recovered from the wreck. Housed in special plastic holder containing a tag hand-signed by Bob Evans. PCGS #35398571. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
SS Republic, sunk in 1865 off Georgia 407. USA (New Orleans Mint), Seated Liberty half dollar, 1853-O, Arrows and Rays, NGC SS Republic Inscribed / Shipwreck Effect. Unique and interesting piece from this wreck with a contemporary hand carved letter P inscribed into the field to the right of Liberty. An extremely small number of SS Republic recovered halves bear some form of “folk art” engraving done by a person (or persons) prior to or during the Civil War. Beyond the engraving, the coin exhibits crisp almost Mint State details with light saltwater etching across the surfaces and significant luster (especially on the reverse). NGC #1831167-029 (SS Republic Shipwreck Label). Estimate: $350-$500.
SS Egypt, sunk in 1922 off Ushant, France 408. Melbourne, Australia, gold sovereign, Victoria (jubilee head), 1887-M, in original 1932 box (rare). Sp-3867A; KM-10; Fr-20. 7.99 grams (coin), the box 2-1/2” square and 3/4” thick. Lustrous AU- with minor obverse rim-nicks, desirable as housed in its original blue leatherette presentation box, which was given to a principal or top diver in the 1932 recovery expedition, first we have seen or heard of. Housed in original SORIMA blue-leather box with flag pin on top and imprinted inside (in Italian) with mention of 1932 salvage expedition. Estimate: $750-$1,100.
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SS Breda, sunk in 1940 off Scotland
409. Large lot of 6 uncut sheets of India 10 rupees bank note paper. Each sheet about 25” x 28”. The SS Breda was a Dutch merchant vessel that was attacked by German Luftwaffe bombers on Dec. 23, 1940 off Oban, Scotland, while waiting to join a convoy bound for Bombay, India. Among her cargo of cement, tobacco and cigarettes, biplanes, trucks, and trade goods, the ship also carried crates of watermarked sheets of paper for Indian 10 and 5 rupees notes. After the attack, the damaged vessel was beached off Ardmucknish Bay, and although some salvage work began, a storm on Dec. 24th quickly ended that and moved the ship into deeper water where it sank. Around the early 1990s, the crates of bank note paper, now falling apart, were found and salvaged by recreational divers. Each sheet in this lot bears 40 notes and has some edge damage, light staining, and minor foxing from immersion in the water over several decades. The watermark on each note is of the crowned bust of King George facing right and the text TEN RUPEES / RESERVE BANK / OF / INDIA / TEN RUPEES. Estimate: $300-$450.
410. Large lot of 20 uncut sheets of India 5 rupees bank note paper. Each sheet about 26” x 23”. Each sheet in this lot bears around 50 notes and has some edge damage, light staining, and minor foxing from immersion in the water over several decades; two of the sheets have trimmed edges. The watermark on each note is of the crowned bust of King George facing right, the text RESERVE / BANK / OF / INDIA, and the denomination 5 in the upper left and lower right corners. Estimate: $500-$750. 95
“Manila Bay treasure,” dumped off the Philippines in 1942 411. Philippines (US administration), silver Wilson medal (so-called dollar), 1920. HK-449. 38 mm. Only 2,200 of these “Wilson dollars” were struck in 1920 to commemorate the opening of the Manila Mint, a branch mint of the United States Mint. In early 1942, as invading Japanese forces approached Manila, many silver 1 peso and 50 centavos coins along with a small number of Wilson medals were dumped into Manila Bay. This recovered example is UNC with minor saltwater corrosion (mostly around the edges) and has a protected area on the obverse from another coin resting on top during its time underwater, some cleaning hairlines noted on the front. Estimate: $400-$600.
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Mexico Silver Cobs Charles-Joanna, “Early Series”
412. Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Early Series,” assayer R, PLVS in rounded panel, NGC AU 50. Nesmith6c/6a; Cal-115; S-M1; KM-16. 13.32 grams. An excellent example of the last of the rounded-panel coins to be struck before the use of a rhomboid panel, all Latin lettering including the assayer-mark R, retrograde N in legends, choice rich toning with bold full details, slightly off-center strike, minor doubling on shield. NGC #5968036-002. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.
413. Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Early Series,” assayer P to left, mintmark M to right (oPo-oMo), panel
leaning left, HISPANIE, very rare, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census, ex-Rudman. Nesmith-21; Cal-77 type; S-M4; KM-17.
One of the earliest types of assayer-P coinage, the P-M in the 4 reales was unknown to Nesmith (although he gave it a number in case one was ever found). Hallmarks of its early time period are the use of K in place of H, double rondules-in-annulets as stops between words, and HISPANIE in the pillars legend. Broad flan with complete legends and choice full inner details, richly toned with hint of original luster, the only one known so far of this particular variety. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #4173181-022. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
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Charles-Joanna, “Late Series”
414. Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late Series,” assayer G to left, mintmark M to right, king’s name as
CHAROLVS, motto as PLV-SoVL-TRA, unique, NGC MS 63 (“top pop”). Nesmith-46b; Cal-128; S-M5; KM-18. 13.39 grams. Extremely rare variety with SoVL and IN : DIARVM (only found in combination), very broad flan that extends past the outer borders, 100% full legends and choice full inner details, lightly gray-toned all over, exceptional grade, tied with one other for finest known among 27 currently in the NGC census. NGC #5711887-005. Estimate: $2,000-up.
417. Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late
415. Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late Series,” assayer G to right, mintmark M to left (M-G), king’s name as CHAROLVS. Nesmith-50b; Cal-125; S-M5; KM-18. 13.25 grams.
Series,” assayer G to right, mintmark M to left (M-G). Nesmith49d type; Cal-93; S-M5; KM-12. 6.79 grams. Broad-flan AU with nearly full
legends and choice full inner details, hints of luster, minimal toning (just around details). Estimate: $150-$225.
Nearly full legends and choice full inner details in XF grade with attractive rich toning all over. Estimate: $600-$900.
418. Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late
416. Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late Series,” assayer G to right, mintmark M to left (M-G).
Ne-
smith-49 for type; Cal-93; S-M5; KM-12. 6.77 grams. Nicely toned XF with choice full inner details and nearly full legends, desirable natural surfaces. Estimate: $150-$225.
Series,” assayer A to right, mintmark M to left (M-A), NGC AU 50, ex-Rudman (stated on label). Nesmith-57b type; Cal-97; S-M6; Unusually bold strike with full legends and inner details, some luster, hint of toning around details only, scarce assayer in this denomination. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #2789229-032. Estimate: $400-$600.
KM-12. 6.8 grams.
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419. Mexico City, Mexico, copper 4 maravedís, Charles-
420. Mexico City, Mexico, copper 4 maravedís, Charles-
Joanna, “Late Series,” no assayer (G), M to left on obverse, king’s name as CHAROLVS, NGC XF 40 BN, finest known in NGC census. Nesmith-1; Cal-28; S-M5; KM-3.1. Dark in color as usual
Joanna, “Late Series,” no assayer (G), M to right on obverse, king’s name as CAROLVS, rare, ex-Rudman. Nesmith-9a; Cal-27;
S-M5; KM-3.2. 5.49 grams. Broad flan with full details including legends
but rather atypically smooth and corrosion-free, with choice, bold and full details, the best of just four of the type with numeric grades at NGC. NGC #5965274-001. Estimate: $500-up.
(rare thus), VF for wear but with typically corroded surfaces, attractive light brown color. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. Estimate: $300-$450.
Shield Type
421. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer F, with pomegranate-like ornament for o in mintmark. S-M12; KM-43; Cal-664. 27.35 grams. Thick, round flan with full cross (lions “C”) and shield, the latter flanked with bold full oMF with stem atop the o and denomination 8, Fine+ with minor edge-crack, well-centered and lightly toned in crevices only. Estimate: $250-$375.
422. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer F-oD, with oM-F to left and 8-oD to right, rare, NGC VF 35, finest and only example in NGC census. S-M14; KM-43; Choice full oMF and 8-oD flanking full shield, bold full cross-lions-castles (lions “D” but single-base castles), traces of toning. Advanced study shows that this variety is Philip II whereas another variety with 8-F to left and oMoD to right is Philip III (both rare and desirable as a brief and unexplained “double assayer”). NGC #6271337-002. Estimate: $500-$750.
Cal-666. 26.61 grams.
423. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip II or III, assayer F. 25.23 grams. Unusually broad flan with flat peripheries, nearly full shield and cross (lions “C”), full assayer F of a strange design (non-standard punch), toned About Fine. Estimate: $250-$375.
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424. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1613 F, extremely rare, NGC VF details / mount removed, plated,
ex-Rudman. S-M17; KM-R44.3; Cal-unl (Type 160). 26.60 grams. Impressively broad flan (typical of early Royals), with 100% full and evenly struck details, faint traces of gilding, attractively contrasting toning in crevices. The NGC capsule makes it impossible to see the stated mount removal, but what is more important is that this coin was apparently never holed (even though it would have been a great candidate, since the two sides are in perfect coin alignment), which makes it very rare for any Royal. Also, while Philip III Royals are already rare as a type, to our knowledge this may be the only clean-date 1613 in existence, as the only other example (cited in Lázaro and Calicó) is 1613/2. That overdate coin is rated by Lázaro as RU (unique), and it shares the same reverse die as the present clean-date example. An important coin for the consummate collector of Mexican Royals! Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #2789248-008. Estimate: $25,000-up.
425. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1613 F, rare. S-M17; 426. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1615/4 F, very rare, Full cross and shield, clear oMF and bottom half of 13 of date, non-toned Fine with a couple natural pits and peripheral flatness. Estimate: $350-$500.
KM-44.3; Cal-898. 26.94 grams.
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NGC AU 58, finest and only example in NGC census. S-M17; KM-unl (44.3 for type); Cal-unl (Type 162). 27.52 grams. Broad and typically concave flan with choice full shield and cross, bold full denomination 8 and date with last digit doubled but confirmed by distinctive lions on reverse that began in 1615 (see Lázaro #40 for a 1615 Royal with the same lions), choice grade, no toning, minor edge-splits. Note: This is not just the only 1615/4 8R in the NGC census but is also the only non-Royal 8R in the census for the whole date-range of 1613 to 1616 (and none at PCGS for 1612-1616). NGC #6271337-001. Estimate: $1,000-up.
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427. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1638 P, rare, exPullin. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-1326. 26.59 grams. Full oMP and 38 of date, also full shield and nearly full cross, but all rather worn (AVG), with much peripheral flatness, tiny old test-punches on reverse, rare as non-salvage. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection (Sedwick Auction 7, lot 772). Estimate: $300-$450.
428. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1656 P. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-1360. 27.30 grams. Choice 100% full date and oMP, nice bold cross and nearly full shield (off-center), attractively toned VF with some peripheral flatness (lightly scratched on reverse) and natural edge-crack. Estimate: $200-$300.
429. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer L, very rare error as struck from 4R dies (denomination visible). S-M21; KM-unl (46 for type); Cal-unl (Type 108). 27.03 grams. Typically
rectangular flan with most of shield and cross but little else except for the all-important denomination 4 to right, lightly struck VF with peripheral flatness, no toning. Estimate: $200-$300.
430. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1706 J, extremely rare, NGC XF details / holed, ex-Rudman, Lázaro
Plate. S-M22; KM-R47; Cal-1363. 25.65 grams. Impressively large and evenly struck with fully details, like most Mexican Royals, with light toning
on fields that display strong metal-flow lines, typically holed at the top (medal-aligned). Lázaro rates this very coin as RU (unique), and we can find no other examples, and also points out that the second I is missing in INDARVM. Clearly a unique opportunity for the advanced collector. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet, Plate Coin on page 117 of Lázaro’s Los redondos de Lima, Méjico y Potosí y otras acuñaciones especiales (1996). NGC #2789248-008. Estimate: $20,000-up.
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431. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1714J, very rare, NGC VF details / holed. S-M22; KM-R47; Cal-1367. 26.52 grams. Extremely broad flan that extends WELL past the outer borders (smaller-format design than previous issues, but also a much thinner
flan than other examples), all details full and evenly struck, obverse die-match with Lázaro #69 (rated R4), with lovely gunmetal toning all over, a distinctive example with four crude holes (one at each end of the cross) that was in hiding when we sold another 1714 just this May and stated that only four were known (now the population is five, in addition to one non-round “pseudo-Royal” from the same obverse die) made from three different reverses, this one being the variety with upright flower at top of reverse. NGC #4666499-001. Estimate: $10,000-up.
432. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1715 J, rare, NGC AU details / plugged, whizzed. S-M22; KM-R47; CalTypically round and evenly struck, with all details full and technically high grade, patchy light toning on fields, the crown and ornament on top of reverse (medal-aligned) recreated after plugging the inevitable hole (still faintly visible), one of only a handful of 1715’s known (die-match with Lázaro #70, R3), all quite elegant and impressive and sure to be popular with 1715-Fleet enthusiasts. NGC #5961187-001. Estimate: $15,000-up.
1368. 26.65 grams.
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433. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1722 J, rare. S-M22; KM-47; Rectangular flan with full final 2 of date, nearly full oMJ, most of shield and cross but with slightly crude surfaces as from unspecified salvage (probably Akerendam of 1725), still solid and nicely toned. Estimate: $200-$300. Cal-1410. 26.17 grams.
434. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1728/6/5 assayer D, PHILIPPVS/LVDOVICVS, unique, NGC XF
40, ex-Rudman, ex-Rooswijk (1739). S-M23a; KM-unl; Cal-1381 (overdate not listed). 26.06 grams. The final 8R Royals of Mexico, struck from 1725 to 1730, are all extremely rare (most are unique), and it is only from the reappearance of known specimens onto the market that we have been able to carefully study them (since photography was not as good before) and determine that they were all struck from an obverse die originally engraved in 1725 (the exception being 1727, which for whatever reason was struck from a clean, new die that was either discarded or skipped when the 1728-30 coins were made). Our last auction in May showcased the finest of them, clearly showing the multiple overdate 1730/28/5 and over-assayer R/D, in addition to the re-engraving of the king’s name and ordinal from LVDOVICVS I to PHILIPPVS V, incidentally preserving the oddly spaced double ornaments flanking the ordinal, per Lázaro #90 under Louis I, dated 1725. The current example, currently unique and presumably the immediate predecessor to the 1730 coin just mentioned, as it shows the overdate as 1728/6/5 and no over-assayer (this date not listed in Lázaro), has the additional distinction of being one of very few Royals found on shipwrecks (this one, in fact, the only example from the Rooswijk of 1739). All details are typically full and evenly struck on a perfectly round flan with medal alignment, deeply toned and probably Uncirculated when sunk, the surfaces not lustrous or pristine but thankfully not corroded, and also not holed, as it surely would have been if it had circulated over the centuries instead of resting at the bottom of the sea. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet, from the Rooswijk (1739) and to the Ponterio “Rooswijk” auction of March-April 2006 (lot 39). NGC #5961044-001 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $25,000-up.
435. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1730 R. S-M24; KM-47a; Cal-1416. 27.18 grams. Full
date and oMR, nearly full shield and cross, the surfaces a bit dusty and low in contrast (a few green spots) but technically no worse than AXF. Estimate: $250-$375.
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439. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O
436. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1730 R. S-M24; KM-47a; below mintmark oM to left, denomination o-IIII to right. Cal-1416. 26.87 grams. Bold cross, most of shield and full oMR, bottom
half of date, low-contrast VF with flat and lightly marked peripheries. Estimate: $200-$300.
Uneven strike with mostly bold legends, including a full PHILIPPVS II, full but partially flat cross and shield, VF with deeply toned fields. Estimate: $200-$300.
S-M11; KM-36; Cal-505. 13.60 grams.
440. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to right, denomination o-IIII to left.
437. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1730 G/R, rare. S-M25; KM-47a; Cal-1419. 27.32 grams. Very bold full date and oMG with fairly
clear G/R, choice cross (nearly full), peripheries flat but technically no worse than XF for actual wear, sharply cut squarish flan with distinct points, small natural lacuna near edge on obverse, lightly toned. Estimate: $300-$450.
S-M11; KM-36; Cal-506. 13.67 grams. Choice full shield with bold oMO and full denomination, also choice full cross-lions-castles, much legend, XF with light toning and patches of black encrustation. Estimate: $200-$300.
441. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below denomination oIIII to right, mintmark oM to left. 438. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1730 G, ex-Kent Ponterio, ex-Rudman. S-M25; KM-47a; Cal-1421. 26.95 grams. Square flan with full oMG and date, frosty surfaces indicative of high grade (probably AU) but weakly struck and with typical peripheral flatness, hairline edge-crack and large natural lacuna near edge on reverse. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet and to the Kent Ponterio Collection (Ponterio auction of January 2011, lot 16), also to Sedwick Auction 24 (lot 701). Estimate: $300-$450.
S-M11; KM-36; Cal-503. 12.78 grams. Broad flan with choice full crown and bold legends, also nice full shield and cross, full oM to left and O to right (denomination not visible), XF with contrasting toning on fields, traces of dark encrustation. Estimate: $200-$350.
442. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left, error with no denomination (blank) to right, unique(?), NGC XF 45. S-M11; KM-unl (36 for In all the experimentation with the positioning of the mintmark, assayer and denomination (which by coincidence also happened at Lima at the same time under assayer Diego de la Torre), apparently the engraver forgot to punch the denomination into the obverse die for this coin, the first of its kind we have seen or heard of, and it is also a choice piece, with perfectly detailed full shield and cross-lions-castles, the legends somewhat flat on a broad flan, the surfaces faintly lustrous under very light toning. NGC #6205454-012. Estimate: $500-up.
type); Cal-unl (Type 158). 13.59 grams.
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443. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1654/3 P, rare. S-M19; KM-unl (38 for type); Cal-unl (Type 275). 13.25 grams. Round flan with full and bold oMP and 165 of date with less-full but still-clear 4/3, full cross, VF with flat spots, very darkly toned, test-cuts near edge. Estimate: $150-$225.
444. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales Royal (galano), 1728/5 D, PHILIPPVS/LVDOVICVS, unique, NGC VF details / plugged, ex-Rudman. S-M23a; KM-unl; Cal-unl (Type 138). 12.54 grams. Just like the 8 reales of 1725-30 (see lot 434 above), the 4 reales of
this period were also all struck from obverse dies that were modified from one originally engraved in 1725, with none made in 1729 and the “next in line” after the current piece being a unique 1730/28/5 R/D in our Auction 28 last year. The present coin, typically round and evenly struck, with full details and perfect medallic alignment, also beautifully toned, was once holed at top like nearly Royals, but a careful artisan has faithfully recreated the central crown design on obverse and flower ornament on reverse while leaving enough evidence not to deceive, making for a very pleasing aspect overall. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #2789252-025. Estimate: $10,000-up.
445. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real Royal (galano), 1721 J, rare, NGC VF details / holed,
ex-Rudman. S-M22; KM-R24; Cal-200. 1.4 grams. Darkly gunmetal-toned surfaces with full but off-center details on a smallish flan with hole at top (typically medal-aligned), nearly full legends but with date full and clear. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #4352834-004. Estimate: $300-$450.
446. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real Royal (galano), 1726 D, rare, NGC VF 35, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Rudman. S-M23a; KM-R24; Cal-204. 1.63 grams. While Mexican 1/2R Royals of the 1715-30 period are not overly rare, they are very rarely found without holes, which is why only seven examples across all the dates have received numeric grades from NGC, this being the only one dated 1726. All details are full and bold, with rich dark toning all over. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #2789284-016. Estimate: $500-$750.
Klippes 447. Mexico City, Mexico, klippe 8 reales, 1734/3 MF, NGC XF 45. S-M28; KM-48; Cal-1432. 26.72 grams. Roundish flan for the type with much legend (full date with clear overdate) and choice full inner details, slight weakness at top on both sides (also with light adjustment marks there on obverse), deeply toned fields, second highest grade in the NGC census for this scarce overdate. NGC #5965264-005. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
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Lima Silver Cobs Early Pillars Type
448. Lima, Peru, 4 reales, Philip II, assayer R (large) to left, second denomination o-iiii to right (very rare), motto PLVSV-TR, legends HISPA / NIARVM. S-L1; KM-10.2; Cal-496. 11.89 grams. Uneven strike with weak centers (but technically no worse than
XF, with faint surface porosity, toned in crevices), mostly full and bold legends and crown, the all-important secondary denomination o-iiii clear. This is only the third example we have seen and offered, all three from the same shield-side die but all with different pillars sides showing different mottos (the others being PL-VSVL-TR and PL-VSVL-T). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
449. Lima, Peru, 4 reales, Philip II, assayer R (small) to left, motto PL-VSV-L, legends HISPA / NIARVM.
S-L1; KM-10.1;
Extremely broad flan extending past outer ring in places, with full legends as a result (with uncommon misspelling INDIARVN) and choice full inner details, attractively toned XF (very slightly porous), very impressive. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
Cal-495. 12.39 grams.
450. Lima, Peru, 4 reales, Philip II, assayer X/R (small) to left (extremely rare), motto PL-VSV-LT, legends HISPA / NIARVM. S-L2; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 13.43 grams. Very
broad flan (extending past the outer border) with choice bold legends (100% full), the crown and inner details weaker but also full (with a few old scratches), with the all-important over-assayer evident as sharp points past the corners of the small R (the R-die known, for example lot 505 in Stack’s auction of June 1993), one of only two known in addition to a single-known large X/R, richly toned VF. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Ponterio auction of January 2004, with original lot-tag 1985. Estimate: $2,000-up.
451. Lima, Peru, 2 reales, Philip II, assayer R to left, motto PL-VSVT-R above denomination, legends HISPAN / NIARVM. S-L1; KM-8; Cal-333. 6.09 grams. Very broad flan (past the outer border) with choice full legends and inner details, lightly toned VF, with expertly plugged hole near edge at top of shield side. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
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456. Lima, Peru, 1 real, Philip II, assayer R to left, motto 452. Lima, Peru, 2 reales, Philip II, assayer R to right, motto PL-VSV-L above denomination, legends HISPA / NIARVM. Scarcer issue with assayer to right, also with uncommon misspelling INDIARVN, nearly full legends and clear but weaker inner details, light toned in crevices, porous AVF. Estimate: $400-$660. S-L1; KM-8; Cal-333. 5.75 grams.
PL-VSV-TR above dot, legends HISPANIA / NIARVM. S-L1; KM-6; Cal-209. 3.24 grams. Broad flan with 100% full legends and inner
details, slightly doubled pillars, lightly toned AVF. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Ponterio auction of February 2001 (lot 848). Estimate: $250-$375.
457. Lima, Peru, 1 real, Philip II, assayer R to left, motto PL-VS-V above dot, HISPANIA / NIARVM. S-L1; KM-6; Cal-209.
453. Lima, Peru, 2 reales, Philip II, assayer R to left, motto PL-VSVL-TR above denomination, legends HISPAN / NIARVM. S-L1; KM-8; Cal-333. 6.39 grams. Lightly toned XF with full
2.98 grams. Full inner details and most of legends including bold king’s
ordinal II, slightly porous XF with toned fields. Estimate: $250-$375.
and bold but slightly doubled inner details, full crown and much legend, some old scratches. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection, with Freeman Craig tag from 1987. Estimate: $350-$500.
458. Lima, Peru, 1 real, Philip II, assayer R to left, motto PL-VSV-L below dot, legends HISPANIA / ARVM. S-L1; KM-6; Cal-unl (cf 209). 3.14 grams. Broad flan with choice full legends and crown
454. Lima, Peru, 1 real, Philip II, assayer R to left, motto PL-VS-VL below dot, HISPANIA / RVM.
S-L1; KM-6; Cal-unl
Broad thin flan with much bold and full legend (particularly the king’s name and ordinal) and full inner details, early “fine style” pillars side with larger elements, high grade (AU?) but very slightly porous, lightly toned. Estimate: $250-$375.
(cf 209). 3.17 grams.
and inner details, deeply old-toned VF+ with tiny hole at bottom of shield. This is the first example we have seen with pillars-side legend starting with ARVM. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection, with original Christensen tag from June 1988. Estimate: $200-$300.
459. Lima, Peru, 1/2 real, 460. Lima, Peru, 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer R to left, Philip II, assayer R to left, legends HISPAN / IARVM legends HISPAN / IARVM ET INDIARV. S-L1; KM-3; Cal-115. ET INDIARVM. S-L1; KM-3;
455. Lima, Peru, 1 real, Philip II, assayer R to left, motto P-LVS-V above dot, legends HISPA / NIARVM. S-L1; KM-6; CalSmall flan, with bold and full central details (slightly doubled) and much legend for its size, slightly porous XF with light toning. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to Sedwick Auction 13, with original lot-tag 1064. Estimate: $250-$375.
209. 2.93 grams.
1.63 grams. Choice, well-centered example with full inner details and bottom half of all letters in legends, richly toned VF+, desirable as nonsalvage and with scarce old tag from the early days of Heritage. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Heritage auction of June 1988, with original lot-tag #3097. Estimate: $400-$600.
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Cal-115. 1.55 grams. Nicely toned
but slightly porous AXF with nearly full details, no doubling. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to Sedwick Auction 14 (lot 1337). Estimate: $250-$375.
461. Lima, Peru, 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer R to left, legends ? / ? INDIARVM. S-L1; KM-3; Cal-115. 1.68 grams. Full inner details but smaller flan and slightly off-center strike with incomplete legends, slightly porous AXF with toned fields. Estimate: $200-$300.
463. Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, Philip II, assayer R to left, legends 462. Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, Philip II, assayer R to left, legends HISPANIARVM / PHILIPVS II, rare. S-L1; KM-1; Cal-95. 0.44 gram.
PHILIPPVS o II o D / SPANIARVM . E, rare. S-L1; KM-1; Cal94. 0.76 gram. Broad
flan with full legends (possibly unique thus), full but weaker inner details, traces of spotty toning but no corrosion as non-salvage, possibly finest known for the denomination and a unique combination of obverse and reverse dies. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
Legends transposed, with bold full crowned-R and HISPANIARVM on obverse, the I side (reverse) with clear assayer-mark R but legend less distinct due to corrosion and off-center strike, slightly wavy flan but unusually intact for salvage. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Ponterio auction of March 1998 (lot 1526). Estimate: $500-$750.
Shield Type
465. Lima, Peru, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la 464. Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-oiiii to left, P-oD/X to right, very rare. S-L4; KM-11; Torre, *-8 to left, P-oD to right. S-L4; KM-14; Cal-654. 27.06 grams. Broad round flan with lustrous fields and sharp AU details, with full legends and choice interiors, as well as a well-detailed full crown, just a few hairline cracks that are deep but stable. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
Cal-unl. 13.49 grams. Perfectly round with superb full cross-lions-castles,
the crown and shield also full but weaker, most of the legend bold, prominent oD/X to right with bold denomination to left showing the * mintmark squeezed in above it, XF with darkly toned fields. All the known examples of 4R oD/X appear to be from the same obverse die showing HISPANIARVM with an H (with at least a couple different reverses), whereas some of the clean-X 4R known were struck from a different obverse with ISPANIARVM (no H), proving that this difference alone is not an indicator of either time period or mint, unfortunately. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Ponterio auction of October 1994 (lot 1240). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
466. Lima, Peru, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de
la Torre, *-oiiii to left, P-oD to right. S-L4; KM-11; Cal-498. 13.35 grams. Excellent full shield and cross, both a trifle doubled, with much
of crown and legend as well, same arrangement as the oD/X issues (also ISPANIARVM without H) hence probably struck early in de la Torre’s tenure, attractive XF with darkly toned fields. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1997, with original lot-tag 2302. Estimate: $500-$750.
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470. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de 467. Lima, Peru, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la la Torre, *-ii to left, P-oD/X to right, rare. S-L4; KM-9; Cal-337. Torre, P-4 to left, *-oD to right. S-L4; KM-11; Cal-501. 13.70 grams. Choice full details in AU grade, with lightly contrasting crustiness on fields, the shield and cross particularly sharp and well-detailed. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Heritage auction of January 2008, with original lot-tag 51946. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
468. Lima, Peru, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-4 to left, P•D to right. S-L4; KM-11; Cal-499. 13.17 grams. Very broad flan with particularly bold and full legends and crown, the interior details also full but with slight weakness in centers, VF with dark toning and encrustation on fields (nice contrast). Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to Sedwick Auction 5 (lot 655). Estimate: $500-$750.
6.74 grams. Bold full P-oD/X, some bold legend and nearly full crown, well-detailed full shield and cross-lions-castles, XF with dark toning on fields for contrast. Multiple dies are known for oD/X in the 2R denomination, this one evidently showing HISPANIARVM with H. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Ponterio auction of January 2006 (lot 2032), also Sedwick Auction 6 (lot 782). Estimate: $500-$750.
471. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-ii to left, P-oD/X to right. S-L4; KM-9; Cal-337. 6.60 grams. Slightly out-of-round flan, with crisp AU details despite light surface porosity (also lightly toned), choice full shield, full but partially weak cross, bold *-ii and P-oD/X, most of crown and some legend, different dies from the previous lot, particularly the crown, which bears an unprecedented series of x’s between the top and bottom loops (first specimen known). Estimate: $350-$500.
469. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer X below mintmark P to right, very rare.
S-L3; KM-9; Cal-336. 6.60 grams.
Full and well-detailed shield and cross, with bold assayer and clear denomination, not much legend, slightly porous AXF with a few hairline cracks, much rarer in this denomination than oD/X. Crucially, the lions (and castles) are large (4R-sized) and in fact match the style (“Segovia” lions) used on later issues at Potosí, namely those of assayers R, L and B (but not M), probably indicative of punches transported there after the brief striking in La Plata. Estimate: $500-$750.
472. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-ii to left, P-oD to right. S-L4; KM-9; Cal-338. 6.75 grams. Choice example, round and well detailed, with full crown and inner details and fully readable legends, deeply toned XF. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection, with Freeman Craig tag from 1981. Estimate: $350-$500.
473. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-ii to left, P-oD to right. S-L4; KM-9; Cal-338. 6.34 grams. Nice full crown and shield and cross (just one flat spot near centers) plus much of the legends, deeply toned XF with hint of surface porosity, different dies from previous lot with same arrangement of mintmarks, denomination and assayer. Estimate: $200-$300.
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474. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-ii to left, P•D to right. S-L4; KM-9; Cal-338. 6.59 grams. Broad and round flan with choice full shield and cross and nearly full crown, much legend, richly toned AXF with small hole at bottom of shield / top of cross (coin-aligned strike). Estimate: $150-$225.
478. Lima, Peru, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-I to left, P-oD to right. S-L4; KM-7; Cal-212. 3.09 grams. Nice VF+ with full crown above full but slightly doubled shield, also full cross with particularly nice tressure but both centers weak, much legend, contrastingly toned fields. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Jess Peters auction of September 1971 (lot 808). Estimate: $200-$300.
479. Lima, Peru, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la 475. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-I to left, P-oD to right. S-L4; KM-7; Cal-212. 3.27 grams. Torre, P-ii to left, *-oD to right. S-L4; KM-9; Cal-340. 6.64 grams. Broad flan with superb full cross (trifle doubled) and shield, most of legends and crown despite some peripheral weakness, lightly toned XF. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to Sedwick Auction 23, with original lot-tag 801. Estimate: $350-$500.
Sharply detailed full shield and crown and cross in high grade (AU) with gunmetal toning over faint surface porosity, smallish flan with hairline edge-crack. Estimate: $150-$225.
480. Lima, Peru, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-oD to left, I-P to right. S-L4; KM-7; Cal-213. 3.24 grams. Very bold full cross-and-tressure, well-detailed full shield with bold
476. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la mintmarks, denomination and assayer, toned VF with edge-split. Torre, P-ii to left, oD-* to right. S-L4; KM-9; Cal-341. 6.60 grams. Broad flan with much bold legend and choice full inner details, also attractively toned, VF+ for wear. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to Sedwick Auction 7, with original lot-tag 935. Estimate: $350-$500.
Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to Sedwick Auction 12 (lot 983). Estimate: $150-$225.
481. Lima, Peru, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-P to left, oD-I to right. S-L4; KM-unl (7 for type); Cal-214. 3.25 477. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, P-ii to left, oD-* to right. S-L4; KM-9; Cal-341. 6.70 grams. Choice example in near-AU grade with faint surface porosity under gunmetal toning, sharp full inner details and much legend including a full and bold king’s name, full crown that is curiously small and bears a lower loop, different dies from the previous lot with same arrangement of mintmarks, denomination and assayer. Estimate: $300-$450.
grams. Oblong flan with nice full shield and cross, most of crown and much legend, XF with dark stains near edge but otherwise non-toned, scarce arrangement of mintmarks, denomination and assayer (least common of the 1R varieties). Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
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486. Lima, Peru, cob 1/4 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, P to left and * to right of castle, * to left and I to right of lion. S-L4; KM-unl (2 for type); Cal-unl (Type 56). 0.50 gram. Corroded Fine with the all-important “I” instead of P on
482. Lima, Peru, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, P-I to left, *-oD to right. S-L4; KM-7; Cal-215. 3.31 grams. Nice full shield and crown and cross, particularly bold mintmarks, denomination and assayer, lightly toned XF. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to Sedwick Auction 17, with original lot-tag 734. Estimate: $150-$225.
483. Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, P to left, •D to right, */X below monogram (very rare).
S-L4; KM-unl (5 for type); Cal-unl (Type 60). 1.63 grams. Broad flan with full crown and inner details, nearly full legends, AXF with choice light toning but holed near edge. The */X on this coin is quite clear, indicative of being among the first de la Torre issues and belonging to the same series as the higher denominations with oD/X (see lots 465, 470 and 471 above), but we note with interest that the ornament above the D is a dot instead of an o, proving that •D is not an indicator of later production as once thought. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
lion side clear, a scarce variety and actually a rare subvariety as most examples show the I to left, some spotty toning, nice small crown above castle. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
487. Lima, Peru, cob 1/4 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, * to left and P to right of castle, ex-Americas. S-L4; KM-2; Cal-102. 0.75 gram. Choice full lion and castle with some clear legend and crown, attractively toned AXF, desirable pedigree and somewhat rare as non-salvage. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the “Americas” Collection (Kagin auction of August 1983), with original lot-tag 1018. Estimate: $200-$300.
488. Lima, Peru, cob 1/4 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, no mintmarks nor assayer. S-L4; KM-unl (2 for type); Desirably broad flan with good full castle and lion, each topped with a full crown (two different styles), darkly toned VF with traces of surface porosity. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Cal-96. 0.65 gram.
“Star of Lima” Type
484. Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, oD to left, * to right, P below monogram. S-L4; KM-5; Cal121. 1.68 grams. Full and bold monogram and cross (both very slightly
doubled), also nearly full legends and crown with curious “velvet” design below it but without the lower loop, AU with dark gunmetal toning all over, scarce arrangement of mintmarks and assayer (the P below the monogram incomplete but certain). Estimate: $125-$200.
485. Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, oD to left, P to right, * above and below monogram. S-L4; KM-unl (5 for type); Cal-118. 1.68 grams. Slightly porous XF+ with nice
489. Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1659 V, “Star of Lima” type, mintmark LIMA, 8-V to left and right (Series 1B), rare. KM-18.1; Cal-1244; CT-263. 24.98 grams. Bold
full pillars and cross, both slightly doubled and the latter off-center, the denominations and date particularly full and prominent, with contrasting toning around details, traces of orange encrustation on cross side, VF with crack and old hole in typically flat peripheries, rare variety with denomination and assayer on both sides of pillars and horizontal lines above and below LIMA, also five-point star (hence different from the Series 1A issues that are comparatively common from the “Jupiter Wreck” of 1659), in fact probably the rarest of all the 1659 varieties and with no corresponding smaller denominations known. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
toning, full details including legend and crown (small variety, with lower loop), interesting arrangement with * above AND below, also with ISPANIARVM lacking the H. Estimate: $125-$200.
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Pillars and Waves
490. Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1686 R, rare. S-L7; KM-R24; Cal-579. 26.63 grams. Very broad flan with choice full inner details and crowns, plus nearly full legends (at least the bottom of every letter), in fact much better than either of the examples in Lázaro (#2 and #3, R2 and R3 respectively), neither of which is an exact match with the present piece (note in particular the crown above the pillars), VF with black toning in crevices for great contrast, lightly gilt at one point but no traces of gold color left, surely also holed and plugged at top of cross as well but professionally repaired to the point that the plug is no longer visible. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
491. Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1695 R.
S-L12; KM-24; Cal-600.
492. Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1740/39 V, rare. S-L22; KM-34a;
26.73 grams. Choice full waves below nearly full pillars, good full cross,
Cal-1316. 27.76 grams. Chunky XF with nice toning, one full pillar and most of cross, clear assayer and two clear dates (clear upper-right extension of 3 under 4 between pillars), rest of coin flat. Estimate: $200-$300.
all three dates (including clear 1695 in legend) and mintmarks and assayers, well-centered VF with minor weak spots and light toning in crevices. Estimate: $400-$600.
493. Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1740(?) V. S-L22; KM-34a; Cal-1317.
25.42 grams. Good full cross-lions-castles, one full pillar, all three assayers but only the 74 and top of 0(?) of date clear, chunky XF with light surface corrosion. Estimate: $200-$300.
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494. Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1741 V. S-L22; KM-34a; Cal-1320. 495. Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1752 R, rare final year of
24.02 grams. Chunky XF with nice gray toning all over, matte surfaces
with area of corrosion on pillars side, nice centers (especially the cross) but flat peripheries, good full date between pillars. Estimate: $200-$300.
Lima cobs. S-L23; KM-unl (44 for type); Cal-450. 27.02 grams. Chunky with flat peripheries as usual, decent centers showing most of assayer and denomination flanked with dots (an aspect of the final years of 1750-52 only), just the top of 52 of date, VF with spotty dark toning on pillars side only. Estimate: $350-$500.
496. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales Royal (galano), 1692 V, extremely rare, NGC Fine details / plugged. S-L10; KM-unl (R21 for type); Cal-unl (Type 64). 6.71
grams. Broad, thin flan, perfectly round as a Royal should
be, with some bold legend—particularly LIMA and (C) AROLVS—and technically full pillars and (off-center) cross but with several flat areas (plus a little doubling) that make the date somewhat unclear, and in fact we originally sold this in our Auction 17 as a 1693, but now we can discern a flat bottom for the last digit in both the legend date under the pillars and the doubled date under the cross (probably unique in any case, no others known to us, with maybe only one other date known in the whole Charles II type), lightly toned in crevices, plugged in crown at top of pillars side. NGC #6272089002. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
497. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, 1697 H. S-L13; KM-21; Cal-355. 6.57
499. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, 1703 H. S-L15a; KM-32; Cal-714.
grams. Good full cross, full waves with one choice pillar, two dates and
assayers and mintmarks, VF+ with dark toning in crevices, flat spots and hairline cracks in peripheries. Estimate: $150-$225.
6.28 grams. Good full pillars (including tops) and cross-lions-castles (the latter slightly off-center), nicely toned XF with traces of tan encrustation, three assayers, two mintmarks. Estimate: $150-$225.
498. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, 1698 H.
500. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, 1706 R. S-L16; KM-32; Cal-717. 6.25
S-L13; KM-21; Cal-356.
6.83 grams. Choice full pillars (even the tops are well detailed) and cross-lions-castles, attractively toned XF, two dates, three assayers. Estimate: $200-$300.
grams. Good full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, all three dates
and mintmarks and assayers, even some legend including king’s name plus full (small) crown, unevenly toned VF with parts of edge crude (as made). Estimate: $150-$225.
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501. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, 1709 M. S-L18; KM-32; Cal-722. 502. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, 1710 H. 6.34 grams. Good full cross-lions-castles, full (fat) pillars, three assay-
ers, lightly toned AVF with flat peripheries. Estimate: $150-$225.
S-L19; KM-32; Cal-723.
6.24 grams. Full pillars, good but off-center cross, two dates and three mintmarks, VF+ with toned fields, some peripheral flatness. Estimate: $150-$225.
503. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales Royal (galano), 1717 M, very rare, NGC holed, clipped. S-L20; KM-unl (R32 for type); Cal-698. 5.77 grams. Choice full details as expected for a Royal, with much legend despite the light clipping as noted, the inevitable hole located at the bottom of the cross, all nicely toned, VF for wear (not mentioned on label). NGC #5969220-001. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
504. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, 1725 M, Louis I. S-L20a; KM-32a; Cal-19. 6.36 grams. Full pillars and nearly full cross, two dates and parts
of all three assayers, very lightly toned Fine (low contrast), no evidence of king’s name or ordinal but defined by date. Estimate: $150-$225.
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The Rincón 1-Real and 2-Reales Coins of La Plata and Potosí—An Ongoing Study by Barry W. Stallard and Daniel Frank Sedwick
For several decades, Barry Stallard has been studying the dies of Lima, La Plata and Potosí under Philip II, particularly the shield-type minors of assayer R (Alonso Rincón). The goal has been to find definitive links between the mints, as it is known that Lima closed in 1572, under assayer X (Xinés Martínez), and its dies and tools were transferred piecemeal, first to La Plata and then to Potosí, under assayer R. The La Plata mint is known to have operated in late 1573 to early 1574, and Potosí began striking in late 1574. Our die-studies are ongoing, but these are our conclusions so far for the 1R and 2R denominations.
Historical Background The Lima mint was legally created by a decree signed by King Philip II on August 21, 1565, a measure ostensibly taken to combat the proliferation of untaxed plata corriente pieces broken from unregulated silver ingots. Delays in construction pushed the official opening to September 2, 1568, with the first silver arriving September 6 and first coins minted September 7. The assayer was Alonso Rincón, and his initial R was placed on the dies to strike coins in a design similar to the Charles-Joanna coins of Mexico, with castles and lions in a simple shield on obverse and pillars and waves on reverse. Rincón struck these coins until October 11, 1569, around which time the treasurer, Lope de Mendaña Osorio, left office. Mendaña and other officials were prosecuted on several charges, particularly the minting of unauthorized 8 reales and the production of coins of less silver content than officially decreed (69 reales to the mark as opposed to 67). The trial was long and tedious and ended in absolution of those accused. Meanwhile, the King decreed on March 8, 1570, that the coinage of the American mints should be changed to the full Habsburg shield design in use at the mainland Spanish mints. A new assayer, Xinés Martínez, was appointed on October 23, 1570, and this assayer X struck a limited quantity of the pillars-type coins before the arrival of new punches on March 1, 1572, ushering in the full-shield design that followed for the next 20 years at Lima and 80 years at Potosí. But assayer X’s shield-type mintage was short-lived, as the Lima mint ceased operating sometime in 1572. From the beginning, the idea of opening a mint closer to the source of the silver—the massive Cerro Rico of Potosí—had been on the table, and La Plata was considered the best location due to its abundance of available firewood and the fact that La Plata was the location of an official Audiencia, or High Court. When Lima’s production faltered, Viceroy Toledo saw his chance to move the mint to La Plata. Lima officials, however, opposed the idea and reluctantly sent only half the tools and dies to La Plata on January 27, 1573, where the re-activated assayer Rincón was forced to come up with new equipment and personnel at great cost. Toledo soon realized that La Plata was not the answer and decided to move the new mint to Potosí, but not before striking 2000 marks’ worth of coins sometime around the end of 1573 and the beginning of 1574 at La Plata, just enough to send samples to the King to justify his actions, but not enough for the coins to be noticed in circulation in Lima. The Potosí mint began striking sometime in 1574, converting just 8000 marks of silver into coins that year, all in smaller denominations, as 8 reales were not authorized until the spring of 1575. Since relatively few assayer-R 8 reales are known, in the absence of specific documentation we suspect Rincón left the office sometime in 1575 or 1576, succeeded by an unidentified assayer M. Another unidentified assayer L came next, followed by a B who is believed to be Juan Ballesteros Narvaez, serving off and on throughout the remainder of the century and Philip II’s reign.
Denominations and Die Lifetimes The denominations decreed by the King on August 21, 1565 for the first pillars-type coinage at the Lima mint were to be struck in the following proportions (percentages of weight in silver): 50% in 1R, 25% in 2R and 4R, and 25% in 1/4R and 1/2R.1 There was no provision for 8 reales because they were not authorized by the crown, and the fact that they are so rare indicates their impact on the weight-todenomination ratios can be assumed to be small, or at least did not affect the relative percentages of the lower denominations. Unfortunately, since the percentages decreed do not specify the ratios between 2R and 4R, nor the ratios between 1/4R and 1/2R, we cannot meaningfully discuss their individual striking quantities against the known populations. On the other hand, we DO know the exact decreed proportion of 1R. The total weights in silver minted for the years 1568 and 1569 were recorded respectively as 6071 marks and 16,467 marks2, which at the standard rate of 67 reales per mark equates to 1,510,046 reales for those two years under Rincón, 50% of which is 755,023 coins in the 1R denomination. Our database includes 51 different Lima pillars-type 1R,3 which indicates a survival rate of about 0.0066%, or about one coin for every 15,000 struck. In addition, Stallard has matched these 1R to five obverse and twelve reverse dies, which is a ratio of 2.4 reverse dies for every obverse die. We cannot assume these data are exact, as of course there are plenty of coins we have not studied or have not been found yet, but at least they give a general idea of what we may expect in the next series of coins. 1 2 3
Per private correspondence with Jorge Proctor in October 2010. Also courtesy of Jorge Proctor. Data courtesy of Cori Sedwick Downing.
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Coins Struck at the La Plata Mint Stallard has focused primarily on the 1R denomination to try to determine which ones could have been struck at the La Plata mint. As stated earlier, the shield-type design was in use for a brief time in 1572 by assayer X prior to the move to La Plata, and Rincón was the new assayer at La Plata when it issued coinage in late 1573 or early 1574. All the known Lima shield-type 1R of assayer X so far are from the same obverse and reverse dies, with P-X to the right of the shield.4 Stallard’s research turned up a single assayer-R 1R made with the same reverse die as assayer X’s 1R, which we will call reverse X, and logically this must be the first issue of the new mint at La Plata. A second specimen turned up in 2009.5 The obverse of this assayer-R issue—which Stallard has named O1—shows Rincón’s letter R placed below the mintmark P to the left of the shield, and the legend reads HISPANIARVM with an H, same as on assayer X’s 1R.6 Our conclusion is that a complete Lima 1R die (from assayer X) went to La Plata, and Rincón cut a new obverse die using some Lima punches but with his initial in a different position to denote a change of mint. Records state that 2000 marks of silver were coined at the La Plata mint, a paltry amount just to prove that minting there was viable. Given that, it does not make sense that Rincón would go to the effort and expense to make dies for multiple denominations. Indeed we do not know of any other denominations where a Rincón obverse is paired with a complete reverse die from Lima assayer X. So, if the entire 2000 marks of silver was all struck into 1R coins at 67 reales per mark, then 134,000 coins were produced. To date we have found only two coins with obverse O1 of Rincón and reverse die X from Lima assayer X. Assuming the mintage was all 1R, however, a confirmed population of just two remaining coins for La Plata is not enough. As mentioned above, the survival rate for Lima pillars-type 1R is about 1 for every 15,000 struck (keeping in mind that future finds will only increase that number). Applying that rate to a mintage of 134,000 coins means that about nine coins should exist, barring any large-scale re-melting of these coins, for which there is no evidence or reason. Furthermore, the early Lima data show that on average 2.4 reverse dies were used for every obverse die. Therefore, there should be more La Plata coins struck from obverse O1 but with another reverse. As it turns out, Rincón die O1 has been found paired with one other reverse—Stallard’s die E—which in fact has not been seen paired with any other obverse die. Five of these O1/E coins are known, and all of them show die-wear, breaks and marks, indicative of the end of O1’s useful life. Thus we now have a known population of seven 1R coins (two O1/X and five O1/E) that most likely were struck at the La Plata mint. Surely more will eventually come to light. Stallard has observed just two more Rincón obverse dies—O2 and O3—and crucially both show P-R to right instead of left, in addition to bearing legends with ISPANIARVM spelled without an H. It makes sense that Rincón would make these major changes to indicate the move to another new mint at Potosí.7 One major difference between these two obverse dies is the crown above the shield—O2’s is elongated and closed by a lower loop to make an oval (like the Lima obverse die X), whereas O3 is unfinished (open) and rests on top of the shield (like the La Plata obverse die O1). This seems to indicate that O3 was the immediate successor to O1 and therefore most likely the first die used by the Potosí mint.8 Stallard has also identified five reverses—A, B, C, D and F (E was later determined to be matched only with O1, as noted above). Reverse dies A through D are similar to each other, with castle and lion punches identical to La Plata die E, but die F has a unique feature: In the lower left quadrant we see the same Lima lion from assayer X (and the first La Plata issues), but in a worn state, most notably with very short stick-like front-right paw and rear-right paw (leftmost as viewed from front) and repaired tail. Note also that reverse die F is found paired with both obverses, O2 and O3, so those obverses could have been used simultaneously, although only one example of O3/F is known. Also, for all known coins with F reverses, the obverses were struck with well-worn dies showing breaks and marks, possibly indicating that reverse F was used toward the end of Rincón’s tenure. Crucially, none of the Rincón 1R reverse dies is known to be paired with obverse dies with assayer initial M, Alonso Rincón’s unidentified successor at Potosí, nor are any obverse dies known with M/R9; however, the known 1R reverses of assayer M do show castle and lion punches that are similar to Rincón’s (albeit with the lion’s tail distinctively curled back), as well as a closed-loop crown and ISPANIARVM without H, possibly further indicating that O2 was likely Rincón’s final 1R obverse die.
4 For examples, see Sedwick Auctions 18 (lot 556), 20 (lot 712) and 22 (lot 589). 5 Sedwick Auction 6, lot 877. 6 This was not consistent, however, as higher denominations of assayer X are known with either version, with or without H. 7 This is not the case for the 2R, however, which we believe started at Potosí with HISP- and then changed to ISP-, all with P-R to left. 8 By coincidence, the same argument is made in the die analysis in the 2R (see next section), although the similar numbering should not be taken as any association between the dies the two denominations. 9 M/R is known for all the higher denominations, however: 2R, 4R and even 8R.
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Our proposed die sequence for Lima-La Plata-Potosí shield-type 1R is therefore as follows: Obverse R e v e r s e I S P -
o r C r o w n Assayer
Mint
Notes
die
die
HISP-
loop
OX
X
HISP-
Yes
X to right
Lima
All known shield-type Lima 1R from these dies
O1
X
HISP-
No
R to left
La Plata
Full Lima rev die paired with new Rincón obv die
O1
E
HISP-
No
R to left
La Plata
Same first Rincón obv die, now worn, with new rev die
O3
A
ISP-
No
R to right
Potosí
Three known of this die pair
O3
B
ISP-
No
R to right
Potosí
Five known of this die pair
O3
C
ISP-
No
R to right
Potosí
Three known, this rev die not yet known with O2 obv
O3
F
ISP-
No
R to right
Potosí
Worn obv die, rev die with worn Lima lion, one known so far
O2
A
ISP-
Yes
R to right
Potosí
Three known of this die pair
O2
B
ISP-
Yes
R to right
Potosí
Four known of this die pair
O2
D
ISP-
Yes
R to right
Potosí
Four known, this rev die not yet known with O3 obv
O2
F
ISP-
Yes
R to right
Potosí
Worn obv die, rev die with worn Lima lion
Lima to La Plata die sequence and comparison of successors at Potosí
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Number of reverse dies paired with each obverse die
Reverse die pairing
The Rincón Shield-Type 2 Reales Now we move on to the 2 reales, which Stallard has studied just as extensively as the 1R, with an eye toward finding a possible chronological sequence at the Potosí mint (as none can be attributed to La Plata). His database includes 62 different examples, organized into four different obverse dies and three types of reverse dies, with each type tentatively broken into four individual reverse dies. Stallard is careful to point out the difficulty of trying to determine individual reverse dies and emphasizes instead the importance of the types with distinctive styles. The table below shows the number of reverse die types paired with each obverse die. For obverse die O3 the number of coins (24, here marked with an asterisk) does not match the total number of reverse dies (23) because for one coin in the database the reverse die image is missing.
Note that the die-labeling O1, O2, O3, O4 refers to the order in which the coins were studied and is not meant to imply a chronological order of use. In fact, Stallard’s data shows that most likely the sequence was O3-O4-O1-O2, based on evidence from die-sharing, in particular the extent to which each obverse die was paired with a reverse die (known as a die-marriage) that in turn was paired with a different obverse die (a different die-marriage), a common practice going back to ancient times. More about that later.
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Here are details on the four known obverse dies O1, O2, O3 and O4 (note that two additional obverse dies, known from over-assayers only and not with Rincón’s R alone, are described in the Addendum):
Four Potosí Rincón 2R Obverse Dies (note: ISP- and HISP- refer to the spelling of HISPANIARVM in the obverse legend) O1: ISP-, narrow and more O2: ISP-, narrow and more O3: HISP-, broad crown, lions O4: HISP-, broad crown, open crown, P tipped left
open crown, P vertical
of León tipped back, lower
lions of León upright, upper
paw touching shield border
paw touching shield border
Obverse dies O1 and O2 are similar: Both have a narrow crown with a closed loop for the base of the crown, and the spelling in the obverse legend is ISPANIARVM without an H. Dies O3 and O4 are also similar to each other, both with an elongated crown with narrow loop for the crown base and obverse legend with HISPANIARVM including the H, differing only slightly in the posture of the lions in León, as well as the size and spacing of the beads in the border separating the legends from the inner details.
The three reverse die types, labeled A, B and C, are as follows:
Three Potosí Rincón 2R Reverse Die Types Lima X 2R Reverse Type A: Lima-style castles and Type B: small Potosí-style cas- Type C: large Lima-style castles Small Lima-style castles small Potosí-style lions
tles and lions
and standing lions
(like Type A) and lions
Determining exact reverse dies is tedious, but for each reverse type Stallard has found four different reverse dies (not detailed or pictured here due to space limitations), as follows: Type A (small Lima-style castles with small Potosí-style lions): A1, A2, A3, A4 Type B (small Potosí-style castles and lions): B1, B2, B3, B4 Type C (large Lima-style castles and lions): C1, C2, C3, C4 We believe Type A reverse dies came first because in the upper-left and bottom-right quarters of the cross they employ a castle punch that originated from the Lima mint, as the same castle punch also appears on some Lima shield-type 1R and 2R coins of assayer X, as well as the La Plata 1R of assayer R referred to earlier. The seventeen coins in the Potosí 2R database struck with Type A reverse dies are all paired with an O3 obverse die, so it appears that O3 was the first die used at Potosí. Also, O3 and O4 both show HISP- in the legend, continuing the usual practice for most Lima issues and all La Plata issues. Die O4 would then follow O3 because of both a HISP- legend and a similar crown with elongated closed loop.
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The table below shows the pairing and number of coins in the database for each obverse die with a reverse die type (with number of examples known in small boxes):
As we already saw with both the Lima pillars-type 1R (five obverses and twelve reverses) and the Potosí 1R (two obverses and five reverses), the number of reverse dies was greater than the number of obverse dies, probably due to breakage, in a ratio close to 2.5 to 1. Stallard’s observed ratio in 2R so far, however, is 3 to 1 (twelve reverse dies to four obverse dies).10 Consider that the obverse die was positioned upon a fixed anvil, while the reverse die was hand-held above it, almost always requiring multiple blows of the hammer to bring up the design. Reverse dies therefore suffered greater wear and breakage than the fixed obverse die. Also, the reverse die would often shift or rotate between hammer blows, resulting in a muddled image of overlaying reverse-die impressions (also known as a double-strike). To identify each reverse die, Stallard compared the relative positioning of the letters in the legend with respect to the outward-facing points of the tressure surrounding the cross-lions-castles, the positioning of the lions and castles within the tressure, the legend punctuation, and the circle of beads separating the legend from the tressure (either 71 small beads or 56 large beads, give or take). Often these key identification points are eliminated or muddled by multiple strikes. A further complication is that it appears that the die sinker tried to make each new die as closely similar to the old die as possible. Die wear is another diagnostic factor. By careful examination of multiple specimens from the same die, Stallard was able to discern small flaws (cracks, chips, scratches and repairs) that progressed from use. This, combined with die-sharing study, leads to conclusions about chronology, since a worn-out obverse, for example, indicates that the reverse die it is paired with is later than another reverse die paired with a less-damaged version of that obverse die.
10
Note, however, that adding the two unused dies in the Addendum makes it six obverse dies, which is a 2-to-1 ratio of reverses to obverses.
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For example, here is a die-chain chronology for two obverse dies, O3 and O4, showing the deterioration of the dies in later pairings (the numbers at bottom left refer to the coin number in Stallard’s database):
Our tentative conclusions, within a general order of O3-O4-O1-O2 and A-B-C, are as follows: 1) Obverse die O3 came first, paired with seventeen Type A reverse dies. 2) After Type A reverse dies wore out and more could not be made (perhaps the Lima reverse castle punch broke?), O3 paired with three Type B and then three Type C reverse dies. 3) Finally O3 broke, and its successor O4 was paired with eleven Type B and two Type C dies. 4) Then O4 broke and O1 followed, paired with thirteen Type B and three Type C reverses. 5) Sometime after all the Type C reverse dies wore out, perhaps simultaneously with O1, a new O2 obverse paired with nine Type B reverses until minting by Rincón at Potosí ceased. Die-sharing and die-wear analyses for O3 and O4 confirm that reverse Type A preceded Type B. Type C either followed type B or was used simultaneously with it, possibly coinciding with the arrival of additional equipment from Lima to Potosí.
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Addendum: Two More Assayer Rincón 2R Obverse Dies The as-yet unidentified successor to assayer Rincón at Potosí used his initial M, and in the 2R there are two different obverse dies known with M/R, soon to be followed by a complicated series of coins with assayer’s initials L and B overstruck on earlier assayers. In the table below we show examples of the M/R coins in the left and center columns; the right column shows an example of multiple over-punching L/L/M to demonstrate the complicated and chaotic relationship of assayers as they moved in and out of office. During this period the right to hold a mint office could be purchased from the Spanish crown, and the office holder could also sell or even lease his office to someone else. Obviously this could and did lead to fraud by dishonest officials. Additional Rincón 2R Dies A and B only seen as M/R, plus a similar L/M
The two precursor obverse dies for the M/R coins are the two new assayer R dies. While they are similar to obverse dies O3 and O4, with higher crowns and ISP- without H, they show new lion punches that are more rampant, as do the reverses. Note in particular the backward curl in the tip of the tail, most easily seen for M/R reverse A and less so on M/R reverse B. Also note that the M/R obverse B has a mintmark P that is much smaller and tipped forward. The L/L/M coin is very similar to the two M/R dies, also with higher crown and ISP- without H. So why have we not found any clean-R examples of these dies? For now we believe the change in lions (and other punches) supports the theory that Rincón made these dies while other punches were wearing out, but they were not used until assayer M had already taken office.
The Study Continues As new examples of Rincón shield-type 1R and 2R are found, we will continue to document them and update the database. Meanwhile, we will also study the smaller (1/4R and 1/2R) and larger (4R and 8R) denominations to find their die chronologies as well. It is our hope that anyone pursuing similar studies will collaborate and share their work to create a clearer picture for everyone.
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La Plata Silver Cob Shield Type
505. La Plata, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer R (Rincón) below mintmark P to left, extremely rare (two known), Sellschopp plate, Stallard “discovery coin.” S-LP1; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 2.56 grams. As noted in the attached article by Barry Stallard, based on decades of careful die-analysis of hundreds of specimens in several denominations, the transition from Lima to La Plata to Potosí is best understood by studying the punches and dies, which were documented as having been sent from Lima to La Plata and Potosí in multiple batches after the Lima mint closed (temporarily) in 1572, during the tenure of assayer X. While several individual punches from Lima assayer X appear on issues of Potosí (see note in lot 469 above, for example), only one complete cross-side die-match has been observed, and logic dictates it must correspond to the very brief striking at La Plata in late 1573 and early 1574 only. This cross-side die is distinctive, with “passant” lions sticking out their tongues and a triple-punched tressure that appear on only two 1R issues with different shield-side dies: one with P-X to right (Lima) and the other with P-R to left (La Plata). The present coin is Stallard’s discovery piece, which he identified sometime prior to 2009 when we offered the only other example to be auctioned (Auction 6, lot 877). The cross and shield are full, obviously with clear lions and tressure for attributing, and the P-R is bold, in addition to small pieces of the legends and crown, all deeply toned, Fine+ for wear and with small hole a top of shield / right of cross, lightly shaved around the edge in its time. Unlike the other known specimen, this piece clearly shows HISPANIARVM with an H, a crucial data element that further confirms the attribution to La Plata. It may also be significant that this piece is underweight (see lot 614 in this auction). Lastly, it is pedigreed to the famous collection of Dr. E.A. Sellschopp, who lacked an assayer-X to compare with and possibly notice the connection as Stallard did so many years later. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection, plate coin #20 in Sellschopp’s Las acuñaciones de las cecas de Lima, La Plata y Potosí (1971). Estimate: $1,000-up.
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Potosí Silver Cobs Shield Type
506. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period), “heavy” lions, rare. S-P4; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 27.28 grams. A
fabulous example of Sellschopp #155 (not in Paoletti), which is by far the most seldom-seen of the varieties of 1st-period B, recognized by its uniquely heavy-maned lions, here very sharply detailed as the coin is arguably Uncirculated, with the rest of the cross and all of the shield very well detailed also, plus full crown and nearly full legends as struck on a broad flan that is more reminiscent of slightly later issues (what Sellschopp called “Great Module”), with frosty surfaces that lack toning and luster but are clearly pristine. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $500-$750.
507. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period). S-P4; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 27.16 grams. Bold full cross with typical “dancing” lions (what Sellschopp called “Segovia” lions), well-detailed but less-bold full shield, nice full crown, parts of legend, some flatness from uneven flan, which is actually typical for 1st-period B, otherwise AU with some luster, one small spot of dark encrustation, hairline edge-crack. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
508. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer L below erased B (2nd period), rare. S-P9; KM-5.1; Cal-670. 27.48 grams. Broad flan with choice full shield and (doubled) cross, some bold legend, low-contrast XF (non-toned), but best feature is the full and very clear L-over-erased-B assayer, which provides a direct link from 1st-period B to 2nd-period L (obverse die-match with Sellschopp #53 and Paoletti #56). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $750-$1,100.
509. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (2nd period), NGC AU 55 (“top pop”). S-P6; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 27.62 grams. Very broad flan (“Great Module”) with nearly full crown and legends in addition to the well-detailed full shield and cross-lions-castles, beautifully toned all over, tied with two others for finest in NGC census out of (currently) 37 entries. NGC #5965627-014. Estimate: $300-$450.
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510. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer C below erased B (2nd period), rare, NGC XF 45, finest and only example in NGC census. S-P5; KM-5.1; Cal-671. 27.68 grams. Typically broad flan with full but partially flat legends including PHILIPPVS, full crown, bold full cross-lions-castles, and well-detailed full shield, all with toning around details, but best feature is the CLEAR assayer B in the erasure above assayer C, the erasure also with a right-angle component at bottom left that makes it look like B/L (which it could be, but more likely the B punch itself was crafted from an S and an L). In any case, the 8R of assayer C is a famously rare and important issue that Sellschopp erroneously attributed to La Plata before it was known that Rincón was the first assayer of Potosí. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. NGC #6271298-004. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
511. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd 512. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period). S-P10; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 27.06 grams. Exceptionally broad flan for the period, with much legend and full crown in addition to the full and well-detailed shield and cross, the former with no less than ten(!) fleurs in New Burgundy (a new record), scratches on shield, non-toned AU with traces of luster but also some light scuffs on obverse. To the uninitiated eye, the large flan of this example might be tempting to place into 2nd-period B, but certain die-elements in both the shield (tall, standing lions in León and flat lion in Brabant) and cross (new Seville lions) definitely correspond to 3rd period. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
period). S-P10; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 26.70 grams. Typically thick, round, small-diameter flan with choice full shield and cross-and-tressure, nearly full crown but practically no legend, light steel-gray toning, choice XF+. Estimate: $300-$450.
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513. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd 516. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer A. S-P11;
period). S-P10; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 27.43 grams. Another broad-flan example like lot 511 above with yet another late-issue element in the shield, namely a new, narrow castle in Castile (also note six fleurs in New Burgundy, per Sellschopp #157, choice full crown and nearly full legends in addition to the complete interior details, bold full P-B, near AU with faint toning. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
Broad flan with choice full shield and cross-lions-castles contrasting with brown-toned fields, bold full P-A and denomination o-VIII (not the error variety), AU or thereabouts. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
KM-5.1; Cal-674. 26.97 grams.
517. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (4th 514. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period). S-P10; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 26.84 grams. Presumably toward the end of B’s 3rd period there was a change to a new castle design, both in the shield and the cross, with six tiny windows around a large main opening (Sellschopp #185), and this is arguably the finest known example, with superbly detailed full shield and cross-lions-castles, full crown, bold P-B and denomination, fully AU with no toning except for a dark brown stain near edge on reverse. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
period). S-P12; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 26.78 grams. Bold full shield and cross with minor doubling on both sides, much bold legend and crown, very bold P-B and denomination, attractively toned all over, just some scratches and scuffs here and there. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
518. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer RL, NGC AU 55, finest known in NGC census. S-P13; KM-5.1; Cal-675. 27.26 grams. Beautifully lustrous and devoid of wear, with full crown and
515. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer A, error denomination oVIIII, NGC XF 40. S-P11; KM-5.1; Cal-unl (cf 674). 27.33 grams. Nice full shield and cross, bold full P-A, the rare error in the denomination (one extra I) certain but weaker, lightly toned all over. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271298-007. Estimate: $400-$600.
choice full interior details on both sides, the P-RL particularly full and bold, tiny edge-cracks but otherwise as nice as they come, the finer of just two in the NGC census (this one labeled as Philip III in error). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #5969477001. Estimate: $500-$750.
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519. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer RL. S-P13; KM-5.1; Cal-675. 26.52 grams. Terrifically bold full shield and cross con-
trasting with deeply toned fields, full P-RL and denomination, also full crown with flat spot that could be harboring an expertly repaired hole corresponding to the right end of the cross on the other side, AXF overall. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
522. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th period), borders of x’s on both sides, NGC MS 61, finest known in NGC census. S-P14; KM-5.5; Cal-672. 27.33 grams. Lustrous and devoid of wear, broad flan with full interior details (trifle doubled) and most of legends and crown, prominent borders of x’s, minor flan-cracks, the finest of just three in the NGC census but also the highest grade we have seen for this issue. NGC #5965052-010. Estimate: $300-$450.
520. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer RL. S-P13; Partially rainbow-toned XF with luster, nice full cross and shield, very bold RL assayer, broad flan. Estimate: $250-$375.
KM-5.1; Cal-675. 27.28 grams.
523. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th period), borders of x’s on both sides. S-P14; KM-5.5; Cal-672. 27.17 grams. Choice full shield and cross (bold and well detailed), also bold mintmark and denomination, clear borders and nearly full crown, VF+ with toned fields. Estimate: $250-$375.
521. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th period).
Choice full shield with distinctive X-pattern of fleurs in New Burgundy (like the pips for the number 5 on dice), also good full cross (slightly doubled) with clear lions of an unusual design with open mouths facing up, borders of boxes, nicely toned VF+ with some minute (old) pitting on obverse. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375. S-P14; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 27.15 grams.
524. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th period), borders of x’s on both sides. S-P14; KM-5.5; Cal-672. 26.98 grams. Good full cross and shield, bold full P-B, nearly full crown and
more legend than usual, clear borders, AXF with toned fields (couple dark spots). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
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525. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg). S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. 26.55 grams. Broad flan with full but
527. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q. S-P17;
partially weak shield and cross, VF with some luster and uneven toning, noted as the variety lacking a vertical line between Flanders and Tirol in the shield (Sellschopp #290). Purchased from Holland Wallace in July 1977 (“7/77” on accompanying collector’s tag). Estimate: $150-$225.
KM-10; Cal-916. 26.75 grams. Very bold P-Q with a Q that appears to be punched over or made from an upside-down Q (first we have seen), full shield and cross despite some flat areas caused by uneven flan thickness, Fine+ with nice toning. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
526. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R
528. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q.
(curved-leg).
Broad flan with 100% full king’s name PHILIPVS, good full shield and cross, nearly full crown, VF with toned fields (couple dark spots). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300. S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. 27.15 grams.
S-P17; KM-10; Cal-916. 27.08 grams. Nice round flan with clear assayer and full but slightly off-center shield and cross, AVF with toning and encrustation in crevices. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
529. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer M/Q. Broad flan, non-round and with uneven thickness but with full and bold P-M/Q, choice full cross-lionscastles, full shield, with light toning over lightly corroded surfaces, XF details. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
S-P18; KM-10; Cal-918. 23.98 grams.
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530. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1617 M, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census. S-P19; KM-10; Cal-921. 27.37 grams. Broad flan with full P-M and 1617 date that appears twice due to a shifted double-strike that does not affect the superb full cross-lions-castles ((the shield also full and choice) whose sharpness of details and manifest luster (with faint toning near edge only) justify this coin’s position as not only the finest for the date and type, but also the highest grade given to any Potosí cob 8R by NGC. As such, this coin is the ultimate trophy for the grade connoisseur looking for the best example of the first dated “crown” of Potosí. It is also interesting to note that this first-date example demonstrates how that part of the legend on a previous die was simply erased (including the border of dots) before adding the date. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of November 2005 (lot 1329). NGC #5960042-001. Estimate: $1,000-up.
531. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1617 M, NGC AU 53. S-P19;
532. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1617 M, NGC VF 30.
KM-10; Cal-921. 26.76 grams. Broad, round flan with bold full P-M, well-
S-P19; KM-10; Cal-921. 26.95 grams. Broad round flan with bold full king’s ordinal III in legend (rare to see that), full 617 of date, good full shield and cross, light uneven toning, a far cry from the previous two in terms of strict grade but definitely more like XF in our opinion. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271298011. Estimate: $300-$450.
detailed full shield and cross-lions-castles (the latter slightly doubled and with a few small dark spots), bold 161 and part of 7 of date (with clear erasure as noted in the previous lot), also most of crown, part of edge crude (as made), desirable grade (second in the census behind the previous lot). NGC #6271337-003. Estimate: $400-$600.
533. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1618 T, upper half of shield and quadrants of cross transposed, NGC AU 50, finest and only example in NGC census. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-926. 26.83 grams. Choice bold shield and cross, both full and well centered, also bold full P+T and 8 of date, high grade and sharp except for peripheral flatness, finest we have seen. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271298-012. Estimate: $350-$500.
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534. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1618 T, quadrants of cross transposed.
Bold full shield and cross, full 18 of date, full denomination and clear P+T, VF with minor peripheral flat spots. Estimate: $200-$300. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-926. 27.03 grams.
535. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1619 T, NGC AU 55, finest known in NGC census.
Large, non-round flan with good full shield, full cross with one flat spot near center, most of 9 of date, full P+T, choice grade with frosty surfaces (no toning). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271298-013. Estimate: $400-$600. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-927. 27.23 grams.
537. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1619 T. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-927. 27.25 grams. Bold full cross (off-center) and shield (both fully detailed), only the bottom of the tail of the 9 of date visible, bold mintmark but assayer doubled, non-toned XF. Estimate: $200-$300.
538. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1620 T, q/P (retrograde P over P) for mintmark and king’s name, NGC XF 45, finest known in NGC census. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-929. 27.28 grams. Broad flan with 100% full and bold date 1620 (very rare thus) outside a full cross-and-tressure, other side with bold and full shield with nearly full crown above, bold q/P+T to left and denomination to right, also bold q/P at beginning of king’s name qHYLYqS in legend, deeply toned (darker on shield side). Even in this period of multiple transpositions, it is amazing that the engraver (perhaps dyslexic) actually went to the extent to “correct” the P’s with retrograde P’s! Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271298-014. Estimate: $300-$450.
536. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1619 T, NGC XF 45. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-927. 27.28 grams. Smallish flan (thick) with bold full shield and cross (both slightly doubled), clear bottom half of 61 and nearly full 9 of date, bold full P-T (no ornament in between), lightly toned, second finest in NGC census behind the previous lot. NGC #6271337004. Estimate: $300-$450.
539. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1621 T, upper half of shield and quadrants of cross transposed, NGC VF 25. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-933. 26.97 grams. Broad flan with just the bottoms of the digits 621
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of date visible outside of a full but doubled cross with distinctive “greyhound” lions (natural edge-crack on that side), bold full shield with P+T to left (the + ornament actually more like a cross fleury), king’s ordinal III in legend, richly toned all over. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271298-015. Estimate: $300-$450.
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540. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1621 T, quadrants of cross transposed. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-933. 25.83 grams. Non-round flan with slightly varying thickness, nice full cross-lions-castles with full and clear 21 (ZI) of date (the final digit doubled onto the border of dots, making it look like 1/0), full but doubled shield with full P+T to left, nice VF with orange sediment in crevices as from the ca.-1629 “Panama Hoard.” Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
543. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1629 T, denomination 8, fine-dot borders, NGC AU 58. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1454. 26.85 grams. Full and sharply detailed shield and cross-lions-castles, the date manifest as a full sideways N and 9 (shifted inward due to doubling), clear P-T and bold full denomination, frosty surfaces commensurate with its choice grade, in fact the second highest grade in the NGC census behind a pair of MS 61’s. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271338-001. Estimate: $250-$375.
541. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (mid1620s), quadrants of cross transposed.
S-P23; KM-19a; Cal-Type
Broad, oblong flan with choice full shield, full but doubled cross, clear P•P, denomination and king’s ordinal III, most of crown, bottom of digits 62 of date visible, VF with nice toning, tiny spots of verdigris on cross. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
327. 27.26 grams.
542. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1629 T, denomination 8, heavy-dot borders, NGC AU 55.
S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1454. 26.97
grams. Bold full 29 of date outside of full but off-center cross, the
shield also full and well detailed, with bold P•T to left and denomination •8• to right, nearly full crown, lightly brown-toned all over. This scarce variety shows the transition between the heavier style of <1629 and the finer style of 1629+, as the borders contain big dots but the denomination has already been changed from o-VIII to 8 (open at top left). Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 1993, with original lot-tag 702. NGC #6272344-010. Estimate: $250-$375.
544. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1631 T, fleury-cross ornaments. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1456. 27.54 grams. Large flan of uneven thickness, with nearly full and well detailed shield and cross, both slightly doubled but as a result the 631 of the date is fully visible (very rare thus), neat cross-fleury ornaments between mintmark P and assayer T and also above the denomination 8, lightly toned VF+. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
545. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1632 T. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1457. 27.34 grams. Thick flan (small diameter) with full and well-detailed
shield, bold denomination •8• to right, full but doubled cross with full 1632 date shifted clockwise so that the 3 is on top of the 2, the surfaces frosty (non-toned) and close to AU. Estimate: $200-$300.
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546. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1633 T. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1458. 24.69 grams. Bold full 33 of date (scarce thus), clear P-T and denomi-
nation •8•, good full cross and shield (the latter with scratches at top left), well-detailed Fine with contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
547. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1634 T, rare, first cob collected by Paoletti, ex-Burzio, ex-Martini, ex-Janson, with hard-
bound copy #1 of Paoletti’s book 8 Reales Cobs of Potosí (3rd ed., 2016). S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1459. 26.78 grams. Choice round flan with lovely rich toning, clear bottom half of date and king’s name, plus bold P-T and denomination •8•, the shield and (doubled) cross both full but with small streak of weak strike near centers due to uneven thickness, VF grade, definitely a premium coin even without its impressive pedigree. This important coin passed through the hands of several famous Argentine numismatists—Humberto Burzio, Siro de Martini and Hector Carlos Janson—before it was purchased by Emilio Paoletti in 1974, ostensibly his first cob and the inspiration for his grand opus that in 2016 culminated in the third edition of the 8 Reales Cobs of Potosí, his final work in this field. In correspondence he referred to it as “la primera moneda macuquina con la cual empecé mi pasión por las piezas del virreynado y que me impulsó a estudiar más profundamente y coleccionar las mismas.” Ironically, it was not plated in his book, so Emilio decided to memorialize this coin, which had so inspired him, by consigning it to our Auction 20 in 2016 (the last time it changed hands) along with copy #1 of his book, specially autographed for the occasion. We trust the winning bidder will be similarly inspired and perhaps become the next big scholar of Potosí cob 8 reales. Pedigreed to the Humberto Burzio, Siro de Martini, Hector Carlos Janson and Emilio Paoletti collections, accompanied by hardbound copy #1 of Paoletti’s book 8 Reales Cobs of Potosí (3rd ed., 2016) and signed by him on the first page where the number 001 appears, with “Buenos Aires” and date 3.3.2016, also pedigreed to our Auction 20, with original lot-tag 777 and photo-certificate. Estimate: $1,000-up.
548. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1642 FR, rare. S-P28; KM-19a;
549. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1645 T, NGC AU 53. S-P30;
Cal-1470. 27.39 grams. Important example with full P•FR and full final
KM-19a; Cal-1474. 27.58 grams. Typically crude strike with lots of flatness
2 of date (rare to see both), with good full cross showing “furry” lions and also full shield, nicely toned all over, About Fine with flat areas. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
(and more like XF to our eyes), full 5 and most of the 4 of date (not mentioned on NGC label), full but off-center cross and shield, nearly full crown, lightly toned. NGC #6272344-012. Estimate: $250-$375.
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550. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer V (1646),
552. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1647 Z, very rare. S-P34;
rare.
KM-19a; Cal-unl. 21.00 grams.
Rather low in weight (as made, not unusual for this mint-scandal period), with clear P-V to left of good full shield , choice full cross-lions-castles (“furry” lions), attractively toned Fine with edge-split. XRF test results: 93.25% silver, 26.25% copper, traces of lead. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300. S-P32; KM-19a; Cal-1479. 22.86 grams.
551. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (1646-
Very low weight (as made) and also very low in fineness (a perfect example of the mint scandal that was rectified in 1652), with bold P-Z, clear 47 of date, good full cross and shield, nicely toned VF. XRF results: 81% silver, 19% copper, traces of lead. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
47), very rare. S-P33; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 24.78 grams. Typically crude
553. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1649 Z, rare. S-P34; KM-19a;
and worn (Fine or so, with black toning in crevices), with good (for the era) full shield and cross (“furry” lions), but most important is the full P•P to left and full 64 of date in small digits (only 1646 and 1647 are possible), this assayer being far rarer than the already elusive assayer V of 1646 (see previous lot), both of which were mostly melted during the mint-scandal recall in 1652, as this low-weight coin should have been as well, given its very low fineness. XRF test results: 82.5% silver, 16.8% copper, traces of iron and lead. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
Cal-1485. 25.79 grams. Choice specimen with bold full P-Z and denomi-
nation •8• flanking full but doubled shield, full but off-center cross with parts of full 1649 date in legend, Fine+ with deeply toned fields, light scratches. The weight is a little low, but at least the low-fineness problem had been fixed by 1649, generally speaking. XRF test results: 94.5% silver, 4.86% copper, traces of iron and lead. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
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554. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal, 1649 O, very rare. S-P35; KM-R19b; Cal-1390. 26.26 grams. Remarkably broad flan that extends
well past the outer borders, with full legends (king’s name as PHELIPVS per the period) and nearly full crown, full interiors (good cross, weaker shield), toned Fine with traces of gilding-removal, significantly without hole but with small, tangential segment broken off in its time, perhaps to regulate the weight (or evidence of some other type of pendant use instead of a hole), as it has been seen before on at least one other example (Guttag/Yriarte/Gibbs specimen, UBS Auction 70, March 2007, lot 65, similar weight), a die-match with Lázaro #110 (rated RX, meaning no more than three known, but our count is now four with this newly discovered example), first we have offered of this date. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
555. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1650 O, no countermark 556. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1650) O, no countermark (rare), NGC AU 58, finest and only example in NGC census.
(rare), Mastalir Plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 26.86 grams. Very rare
S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 27.12 grams. Broad, round flan with much legend
subtype lacking dots above/below/between the mintmark and assayer and denomination (clear P-O and 8-O), nicely toned AVF with full but doubled and partially flat shield and cross, strange depression above shield caused by the double-striking, natural lacuna to right of cross, rare as non-salvage. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 451 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 16491652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021). Estimate: $300-$450.
including bold king’s ordinal IIII, small parts of date, nearly full crown, two bold assayers, the shield and cross both full but with small flat areas, all nicely toned but with faint stain on obverse, rare grade and particularly rare as non-salvage. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271338-002. Estimate: $400-$600.
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557. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1650) O, with crownedF (Mastalir Fa2-x) countermark on cross, rare. S-P35; KM-19b; Oblong flan with full but partially weak shield and cross, full 8-O to right and most of crown above, top half of countermark clear on cross (normally seen on shield side), rare as non-salvage, attractively toned Fine. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 343 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021). Estimate: $300-$450. Cal-1488. 28.12 grams.
559. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1651 E, crowned-L (Mastalir Lbb) countermark on shield. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-1491. 24.35 grams. Somewhat thin and underweight from light, localized surface corrosion (unspecified salvage), with bold •P-E• to left of nice full shield with nearly complete countermark, full but weaker cross with bold final 1 and parts of 165 of date, some brown toning and spots of dark encrustation, VF details. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
558. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1650 O, with crowned- 560. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1651-2) E, crowned-F arms (Mastalir Asb) countermark on cross, rare. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 28.06 grams. Scarce type with finer-style shield details, as well
as an improved castle and corrected spelling of king’s name as PHILIPPVS with an I instead of an E, within which this is a rare subtype with modern 5 and dots between digits of date and single large dot after the date (here visible as just 5•0•), also rare as non-salvage, with full but slightly doubled shield with clear P-O to left and 8-O to right, nearly full but off-center cross with deeply impressed countermark unusually somewhat removed from the edge, nicely toned VF. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 92 in Part A and page 62 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021). Estimate: $400-$600.
(Mastalir Fa1) countermark on shield. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-Type 327.
26.75 grams. Broad flan with flat peripheries and weakly struck cross, full shield with full and well-detailed countermark (two dots, no border), partial date 165, weak assayer, VG with dark purplish discoloration and scratches. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
561. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer R
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(Rincón) to left. S-P1; KM-4.2; Cal-518. 13.27 grams. Very broad flan with superb full details on both sides, including legends and crown, very useful for die study (note the shield lacks a central pomegranate) but also beautiful for jewelry, XF grade with faint evidence of gildingremoval, the fields now deeply toned (great contrast). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $600-$900.
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562. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer R (Rincón) to left, NGC VF details / tooled. S-P1; KM-4.2; Cal-518. 13.41 grams. Broad flan with nice full shield (slightly doubled) and
cross-lions-castles, nearly full legends and crown, deeply purple-toned fields, possible gilding-removal (tooling). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271338-004. Estimate: $500-$750.
565. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer M (large)
to left, rare. S-P2; KM-4.2; Cal-520. 13.19 grams. Very broad flan extend-
ing past outer borders in places, with practically full legends (great for die study!) and nearly full crown in addition to the well-detailed full shield and cross-lions-castles, XF details with light surface corrosion, a few tiny dark spots but non-toned overall, the P-M slightly doubled but possibly also punched over earlier letters, flat lions per Sellschopp #30 (a full die-match). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
563. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer R (Rincón) to left. S-P1; KM-4.2; Cal-518. 12.58 grams. Very broad flan extending past outer border in places, with full but mostly flat legends and crown, superb full cross-lions-castles and well-detailed full shield, weak P-R, slightly porous AU with toned fields for good contrast. Estimate: $350-$500.
566. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer L (1st
period) to right, rare. S-P3; KM-unl (4.2 for type); Cal-523. 13.53 grams.
Very broad flan with practically full details and almost the entire outer border of dots (rare to see that!), nearly full crown, choice full shield and cross, full P-L to right that is offset-punched over what appears to be a previous P-L (both with small P), same dies as Sellschopp #57, XF with very faint but even toning. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
564. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer M/R (small M) to right, very rare.
S-P2; KM-4.2; Cal-unl. 13.24 grams.
Well-detailed AVF, faintly toned in crevices, with much legend and choice full shield and cross, the P-M clearly offset-punched over earlier P-R (not P-oD, as stated for another example with the same dies in the Galerie des Monnaies auction of February 1980, lot 1166). Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $500-$750.
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567. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer L (1st period) to left, rare, NGC XF details / reverse scratched.
Beautifully toned over choice full details including crown and legends, broad round flan, variety with tiny mintmark P and “dancing” (not “flat”) lions in cross (same dies as Sellschopp #55), the unfortunate long scratch on reverse clearly old and toned-over (in fact, easy to miss in the right light). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271338-006. Estimate: $350-$500.
S-P3; KM-4.2; Cal-522. 13.43 grams.
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568. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer L (1st
period) to left, rare. S-P3; KM-4.2; Cal-522. 13.68 grams. Problem-free
571. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period), NGC AU details / cleaned.
S-P4; KM-4.2; Cal-525. 13.65 grams. Choice grade, with very bold and sharply detailed full shield and
XF with superb full shield and crown and cross, nearly full legends, same dies (tiny P and “dancing” lions) as previous lot (Sellschopp #55), light natural toning all over. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Coin Galleries auction of November 1984 (lot 1266). Estimate: $350-$500.
cross-lions-castles (“dancing” lions), bold P-B with tiny P, about half of crown but not much legend (still enough to discern it’s ISP- without H), very frosty and lustrous all over. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271338-007. Estimate: $250-$375.
569. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B/L (1st period). S-P4; KM-4.2; Cal-unl. 13.50 grams. Nice AXF with well-detailed
572. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period). S-P4; KM-4.2; Cal-525. 13.50 grams. Excellent full shield and
(but very slightly doubled) full shield and crown, clear P-B with tiny P and the B either punched over or made from an L, full cross-lionscastles (“flat” lions), nearly full legends, attractively toned on fields and with a couple dark stains near edge. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
cross-lions-castles (“dancing” lions), much legend (ISP- without H) and full but mostly flat crown, bold assayer B (weaker small-P mintmark), silvery AU. Estimate: $250-$375.
570. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period), dissimilar lions (rare). S-P4; KM-4.2; Cal-525. 12.95 grams. Very broad flan with 100% full and choice details (even the outer borders of dots are mostly visible), old-toned AXF, remarkably with two different lions on the reverse (Seville lions at upper right and “flat” lions at lower left), the assayer B somewhat “boxy” as if hand-crafted from an L punch. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Ponterio auction of December 1986, lot 977. Estimate: $350-$500.
573. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period). S-P4; KM-4.2; Cal-525. 13.63 grams. Nicely toned VF with some central weakness but clear full shield and cross-lions-castles (“dancing” lions), also full crown and much legend including a clear HISP- (with H), broad flan, full P-B (obverse die-match with Sellschopp #150). Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Christensen auction of October 1976, with original lot-tag 1706. Estimate: $300-$450.
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574. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (2nd period). S-P6; KM-4.2; Cal-525. 13.90 grams. Choice bold strike and grade (near AU with luster on fields, lightly toned all over), with nearly full crown and legends (HISP-) and well-detailed full shield and cross-lions-castles (“dancing” lions), full P-B, overall heavier style than 1st period, with looser-dot borders and slightly different style of castles. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
575. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer C below erased B, very rare, NGC VF 35, finest and only example in
NGC census. S-P5; KM-4.2; Cal-524. 13.71 grams. Choice specimen with full and bold shield and cross-lions-castles, full P-erasure C with some evidence of the B inside the erasure, much legend and crown, the fields nicely toned but with some black encrustation in places. While this rare issue (once attributed to La Plata in error by Sellschopp, who did not have any 4R examples) shows the “dancing” lions of earlier assayers, the overall style is closer to 3rd-period B than to 2nd (note the “boxy” shield and heavier dots), so we believe the erased letter is just B without any complication with assayer L (or especially M). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label) and to Sedwick Auction 24 (lot 779). NGC #6271338-008. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
576. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd 577. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period), NGC XF details / cleaned. S-P10; KM-4.2; Cal-525. 13.35 period), NGC XF 40.
grams. Earlier style of 3rd period on a broad flan with choice full shield
(note eight fleurs-de-lis in New Burgundy) with bold P-B to left, good full crown and cross and some legend, silvery with some light scuffing and a scratch or two. NGC #5965052-011. Estimate: $200-$300.
S-P10; KM-4.2; Cal-525. 13.52 grams. Later die-style of 3rd period with wider-spaced details, the shield and crosslions-castles both full and sharp but with small natural lacuna in shield, nearly full crown and much legend, bold assayer B, very lightly toned. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271338009. Estimate: $250-$375.
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578. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period).
Full and well-detailed crown and shield and cross-lions-castles with new “four-window” castles (Sellschopp #184), full P-B, attractively toned AXF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300. S-P10; KM-4.2; Cal-525. 13.77 grams.
582. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th period).
Presumably an early variety within 5th-period B (formerly attributed to 3rd period) with distinctive lions and characteristic X-shaped arrangement of fleurs in New Burgundy (see lot 521 for an 8 reales), the shield and cross both full but doubled, with bold P-B, darkly toned AVF with some light scratches. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300. S-P14; KM-4.2; Cal-525. 13.11 grams.
579. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer A. S-P11; KM-4.2; Cal-527. 13.53 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles and welldetailed full shield with bold P-A, deeply toned XF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
583. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th period), border of x’s on cross side only. S-P14; KM-4.3; Cal-525. 13.49 grams. Doubled but well-detailed full shield and cross, bold full P-B, AXF with some old scratches on shield, faint toning. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
580. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer RL, long-tailed lions. S-P13; KM-4.2; Cal-528. 13.41 grams. Bold full crosslions-castles with strange lions displaying lengthened tails (die-match with Sellschopp #352), choice full crown above nearly full shield with bold full P-RL to left, attractively toned VF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
584. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer M/Q, quadrants of cross transposed, rare.
S-P18; KM-9; Cal-unl. 13.45 grams. Crude off-center obverse but with full and bold P•M/Q, nice
full cross-lions-castles, silvery AU with light corrosion at edge. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
581. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer RL. S-P13;
585. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer M, quad-
KM-4.2; Cal-528. 12.67 grams. Very
rants of cross transposed, rare. S-P18; KM-9; Cal-unl. 13.48 grams. Full
broad flan for this assayer (small RL monogram), with choice full crown and shield and cross-lions-castles, VF with deeply toned fields, quite nice. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
but somewhat crude shield with full P•M to left and denomination o-iiii to right, oversized full cross-lions-castles, richly old-toned VF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
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586. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer T, denomination as o4 in retrograde (ca. 1618). S-P21; KM-9; Cal-776. 13.00 grams. Well-detailed full shield with bold denomination to right, weak P-x-T to left, good full cross-lions-castles, AVF with deep toning on fields. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
590. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer R (Rincón).
Broad flan with choice full details, including the crown and at least the bottom half of the whole legend, bold P-R to left (note: P-R to right is not known in this denomination) and denomination ii to right, VF with contrasting toning in crevices (Stallard dies O2/B1). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $300-$450. S-P1; KM-3.2; Cal-364. 6.61 grams.
587. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P/T, quadrants of cross transposed (ca. 1622).
S-P22; KM-unl (17 for
Good full shield with bold P*P/T to left, full but doubled and slightly off-center cross, AVF with toned fields. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300. type); Cal-unl. 13.29 grams.
591. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer R (Rincón). S-P1; KM-3.2; Cal-364. 6.70 grams. Broad flan with full interior details and most of legends and crown, clear P-R, low-relief AVF with some dark stains (Stallard dies O2/B1). Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
588. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer Z (1647- 592. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer R 9). S-P34; KM-17a; Cal-Type 279. 14.02 grams. Bold full assayer Z (scarce) plus some shield and cross but rest of coin flat, with parts of edge crude, lightly toned About Fine, curiously overweight. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
(Rincón). S-P1; KM-3.2; Cal-364. 6.65 grams. Richly toned VF (very natural “skin”) with fully detailed interiors and most of crown and legend (Stallard dies O2/B3). Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to Sedwick Auction 21, with original lot-tag 912. Estimate: $300-$450.
593. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer R 589. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, (1651-2) E, crowned-F (Mastalir Fa1) countermark on shield. S-P36; KM-17b; Cal-Type 279. 12.25 grams. Choice full shield with most of countermark, both assayers clear, full but slightly doubled cross, Fine+ with some flat spots, darkly toned fields, minor edge-splits. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
(Rincón). S-P1; KM-3.2; Cal-364. 6.67 grams. Choice round flan that is broad enough to enable all the legends and crown to be visible (albeit slightly doubled), in addition to the choice interiors with bold full P-R, distinctive dies with Lima-style castles and HISP- with H (Stallard dies O3/A3), richly toned AXF. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection, purchased from Douglas Weaver in December 1972. Estimate: $300-$450.
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594. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer R (Rincón). S-P1; KM-3.2; Cal-364. 6.87 grams. Mostly crisply detailed XF with toning in crevices, a few minor flat spots, much legend and nearly full crown, full P-R and denomination ii, distinctive reverse with large castles and “dancing” lions (from Lima) in cross (Stallard dies O3/C1). Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to Sedwick Auction 27, with original lot-tag 575. Estimate: $300-$450.
595. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer R (Rincón).
Nice full shield and crown and cross-lions-castles, bold P-R and denomination ii, VF with scratches and porosity on reverse in addition to some dark, crusty toning (Stallard dies O4/B1). Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection, and to the Casa Numismatica “International” (Leissering) Price List No. 4 (October 1984), with original lot-tag 55. Estimate: $250-$375. S-P1; KM-3.2; Cal-364. 6.54 grams.
596. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer R (Rincón). S-P1; KM-3.2; Cal-364. 6.62 grams. Good full cross and shield, nearly full crown and much legend, bold P-R and denomination ii, toned VF with some spots of orange encrustation and dark stains (Stallard dies O4/B3). Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to Sedwick Auction 11, with original lot-tag 745. Estimate: $250-$375.
598. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer M/R to left, very rare. S-P2; KM-3.2; Cal-unl. 6.58 grams. Choice full shield and cross-lions-castles, similar to but not exactly matching Stallard dies O1-O2 and B (possibly indicative of dies prepared for but never used by Rincón), with darkly toned fields for great contrast, bold P-M/R, VF+ with plugged hole in crown. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
599. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer M (large) to right, rare, ex-Atocha Research Collection. S-P2; KM-3.2; Calunl. 6.60 grams. This coin is a thrill on many levels: First, it is very choice
example from the Atocha (1622), pedigreed to the famous Research Collection, with no corrosion and XF/VF details, excellent full shield and cross, much legend and nearly full crown. Second, it is a rare early issue with P-M to right (“large” M meaning a complete capital M with straight sides, as opposed to the “small” M with lower middle part and serifs); but to the early Potosí scholar what may be the most interesting is that it is struck from the same obverse die as Research Collection coin 37 (sold as lot 1051 in the Ponterio auction of March 1996 with incorrect RC reference) with assayer B punched over denomination ii to left and new denomination ii punched over P-M to right, a confusing re-use that skipped assayer L in between. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Atocha Research Collection (coin 21), with original Fisher tag 236072. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
600. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer L below mintmark P to left, denomination ii over erased P-M to right, rare. S-P3; KM-3.3; Cal-unl. 6.78 grams. Superb full shield and cross-lions-
597. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer R (Rincón). S-P1; KM-3.2; Cal-364. 6.79 grams. Lightly toned VF with good full shield and cross, the latter with distinctive large castles and “dancing” lions (from Lima), nearly full crown and much legend (Stallard dies O4/C2). Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection, with Freeman Craig tag from 1986. Estimate: $300-$450.
castles (“flat” lions), also some legend (enough to see HISP-), the P-L to left (possibly over something else) and denomination ii to right (punched over P-M) both quite bold, very attractively toned VF+ with hole near top of shield. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
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601. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer L over erased M below mintmark P to left, rare. S-P3; KM-3.3; Cal-unl. 6.77 grams. Very broad flan with 100% full crown (with lower loop)
and much legend, choice full shield and cross-lions-castles (“flat” lions), bold P-L with obvious erasure behind the L that has to be a former M, lightly toned AXF, overall superior to Sellschopp #64 (same obverse die, similar reverse die) but with hole near bottom. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
602. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer L/L over erased M(?) below mintmark P to left, rare. S-P3; KM-3.3; Cal-unl. 6.91 grams. Small-flan AXF with lovely old toning, choice full cross-
lions-castles (Rincón-style reverse) and shield with very bold L punched over an offset L that appears to have been previously punched over an erased letter (probably M). Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
605. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B/L below mintmark P to left, denomination ii over erased P-M to right, rare. S-P4; KM-3.3; Cal-unl. 6.82 grams. Full and well-detailed shield and cross-lions-castles (“Seville” lions), XF with a few minor flat spots, small areas of toning in crevices, the tiny mintmark P and assayer B/L bold, with bold denomination ii punched over a weak but certain P-M, fascinating instance of a coin die used by three different assayers. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
606. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period). S-P4; KM-3.2; Cal-370. 6.95 grams. Very broad flan with much bold legend (clear ISP-) and 100% full crown, bold P-B in tiny letters (the latter with weak bottom, distinctive for this early issue), choice full shield and cross-lions-castles (“Seville” lions), XF with attractively toned fields. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250$375.
603. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer L/L over erased M(?) below mintmark P to left, rare. S-P3; KM-3.3; Cal-unl. 6.77 grams. Same dies as previous lot but with more legend (clear ISP-)
and slightly lower grade (VF+) with less contrast. Pedigreed to the UBS auction of March 2007, with original lot-tag #5. Estimate: $200-$300.
607. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period). S-P4; KM-3.2; Cal-370. 6.28 grams. Same obverse die as previous lot with similar reverse, slightly smaller flan but also well detailed and XF for grade, with choice toning hiding some light scratches. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
604. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer L over erasure below mintmark P to left. S-P9; KM-3.2; Cal-366. 6.07 grams. Broad round flan with small edge-split, nearly full legends, well-detailed full crown and shield and cross-lions-castles (“Seville” lions), full and bold P-L, interesting hybrid of an earlier reverse with tight-dot border and a later obverse with looser-dot border and an unidentified erasure (could be a B) behind the L, toned XF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
608. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period), NGC XF 40. S-P4; KM-3.2; Cal-370. 6.64 grams. Broad flan with much legend (ISP-) and crown, full shield and cross-lions-castles (“flat” lions, believed to be slightly later than “Seville” lions), lustrous and very lightly toned, a few minor flan-cracks. NGC #5965052-013. Estimate: $200-$300.
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609. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period). S-P4; KM-3.2; Cal-370. 6.79 grams. Lightly toned XF with choice full shield and cross-lions-castles (“flat” lions), nearly full crown but not much legend and part of edge crude (as made), assayer as a tiny crude B per the period. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
613. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1621 T, rotated lions, rare. S-P21; KM-8; Cal-634. 6.22 grams. Choice full shield (bold) and cross with lions rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise, bold “ZI” (21) of date, clear assayer T and bold denomination “Z”, lustrous AU with very light surface porosity. Estimate: $200-$300.
610. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer C below 614. Potosí (or La Plata), Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, aserasure, rare.
Broad-flan VF with 100% full crown and much legend (HISP-), good full shield and cross-lions-castles (“flat” lions), bold full P-erasure-C (the erasure decidedly of a B or B/L, but no letters visible inside), small spots of black and green encrustation. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection, pedigreed to the Swiss Bank Corp auction of September 1997 (lot 1798). Estimate: $400-$600. S-P5; KM-3.2; Cal-368. 6.57 grams.
sayer R (Rincón) below mintmark P to left, rare. S-P1; KM-2.2; Cal-237. 3.18 grams. Only seven pieces out of nearly three dozen Rincón
1R known to us have P-R to left, and all of them are from the same obverse die (Stallard O1). Two are struck from the same reverse die as the known Lima 1R of assayer X, so those are widely believed to have been struck at the ephemeral La Plata mint before the Potosí mint started in 1574. But research is starting to show that the R-to-left 1R like this one with new reverse die (Stallard E) may also be from La Plata. The current example shows a choice full shield and cross-lions-castles, the former with distinctive wear and die-break at top right, full but doubled assayer, deeply toned VF. It is also somewhat underweight, like the two known examples with Lima reverses, perhaps another sign of La Plata mintage. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
611. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer C (no erasure), very rare. S-P5; KM-3.2; Cal-369. 6.30 grams. AVF with contrasting toning, full and well-detailed shield, full but partially weak cross (“flat” lions), much legend (HISP-) and nearly full crown, but most important aspect is the full and clear P-C without any erasure or over-punching (hence a new die), plugged hole in crown / left of cross. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
615. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer R (Rincón)
612. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th
below mintmark P to right. S-P1; KM-2.1; Cal-238. 3.38 grams. Interesting hybrid with good full cross showing a deteriorated Lima lion in bottom left quadrant (Stallard dies O2/F), smallish flan with full crown above choice full shield flanked by bold denomination I to left and mintmark P to right above a weak but certain assayer R, toned VF. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
period), borders of x’s on both sides, NGC AU 55, finest known in NGC census. S-P14; KM-3.4; Cal-370. 6.67 grams. Broad flan for the period, with bold but somewhat crude shield and cross, prominent borders of x’s, full P-B, no toning, lustrous all over indicative of very high grade (the best of eleven in current NGC census, which does not distinguish between all the periods of assayer B). NGC #5965053-001. Estimate: $250-$275.
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616. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer R (Rincón) 620. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer B (1st below mintmark P to right, ex-Dym. S-P1; KM-2.1; Cal-238. 3.41 grams. Smallish flan with choice full shield and cross-lions-castles
(Stallard dies O3/C), most of crown and small parts of legend (ISP-), attractively toned XF+. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Kurt Dym collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
617. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer M to left, rare.
Nice VF with bold full P-M (small) to left and denomination I to right, nearly full crown (with lower loop) and some legend (ISP-), well-detailed full shield and (slightly doubled) cross-lions-castles (“Seville” lions), full die-match with Sellschopp #36, attractively old-toned all over. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $200-$300. S-P2; KM-2.2; Cal-239. 3.35 grams.
618. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer L/erasure to left, rare. S-P3; KM-2.2; Cal-240. 2.94 grams. Broad-flan VF with nice toning, full crown (with lower loop) and much legend (HISP-), bold P-L with tiny mintmark and the L punched over a partially erased letter that looks like M but could be B (obverse die-match with Sellschopp #60), well-detailed full shield and cross (“Seville” lions, the reverse a die-match with lot 549 of the Galerie des Monnaies auction of February 1982), with tiny hole near edge and some light tooling under the toning, inexplicably underweight. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
period). S-P4; KM-2.2; Cal-242. 3.30 grams. Choice full crown and shield and cross-lions-castles (“Seville” lions), with bold mintmark and denomination, the B clear but slightly crude, some legend (ISP-), XF with lovely old toning all over, also an interesting coin for studying die-wear (breaks in center of shield and on tails of lions on reverse). Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
621. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer R (Rincón) to right, mintmark P to left, ex-Karon. S-P1; KM-1.1; Cal-135. 1.62 grams. Choice XF+ details with attractive toning, the cross-
lions-castles particularly sharp and with full monogram with crown above (with lower loop), bold P to left and R to right, full legend DEI , GRATIA , ISPANIARVM, desirable pedigree, small hole at edge. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Paul Karon collection (Ponterio auction of March 1990, lot 953). Estimate: $150-$225.
622. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer R (Rincón) to right, mintmark P to left. S-P1; KM-1.1; Cal-135. 1.62 grams. Broad flan with nearly full crown and legends (same punches as previous lot but different dies), choice full inner details, lightly toned XF. Estimate: $150-$225.
623. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer M below, mintmark P to left of monogram, rare. S-P2; KM-1.2; Cal-138. 1.60
619. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer L/L/erasure
grams. Broad flan with nearly full crown and legends (same punches as Sellschopp #37 but different dies), with particularly sharp P to left and M (small) below the full monogram, full cross, toned VF. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
to left, rare. S-P3; KM-2.2; Cal-240. 3.30 grams. Bold full cross (“Seville” lions) and shield with very bold P-L to left (the L punched over an offset L and something else that was erased, either M or B) and denomination I to right, AXF with dark toning in crevices. Estimate: $200-$300.
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1652 Transitionals
624. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1652 E transitional Type III/A, NGC AU 55, finest and only example in NGC census for this variety. S-P37; KM-A20.3; Cal-unl. 26.32 grams. Choice full pillars-and-waves with bold E•E across bottom, clear 1652 date and PERV in
legend, nice crown flanked with dots above pillars, the other side even more impressive (albeit slightly off-center) with full A-P-8 and O-E-52 flanking the full shield with full crown above and king’s ordinal IIII in legend, toned in crevices, slightly crude edge (as made). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271297-001. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
625. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1652 E transitional Type IV/A, ex-Capitana (1654). S-P37; KM-A20.4; Cal-1493. 26.88 grams. Superb details contrasted with darkly toned fields, with full pillars-and-waves showing a complete F-8-IIII in top line and E-8-E in bottom line, also full crown, bold PERV and clear bottom of 1652 date on that side, the other side with very bold full shield and clear A-P-8 to left and O-E-52 to right, much legend (slightly off-center), AU details with minimal surface corrosion, small edge-split. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection, from the Capitana (1654). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
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626. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1652 E transitional, McLean Type I/A, rare. S-P37; KM-A18; Cal-1109. 13.11 grams. Choice, broad, round flan with 100% full pillars-and-waves containing a clear F-4-IIII in top row and E-4-E in bottom row, full but weaker shield with bold A-P-4 to left and (O)-E-52 to right, much legend, slightly doubled, salvaged VF (probably Capitana of 1654) with contrasting toning on fields. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
627. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1652 E transitional, McLean Type I/A, rare. S-P37; KM-A18; Cal-1109. 10.87 grams. Choice full shield with bold A at top left and O-E-5(2) to right, full pillars with clear F-4-III in top line and 4 at bottom-middle, choice full crown above, XF details but with parts of edge corroded away (probably from the Capitana of 1654). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $600-$900.
628. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1652 E transitional, McLean Type V/B (Mastalir 1-B), very rare, Mastalir Plate.
S-P37; KM-A16.2; Cal-916. 7.71 grams. Broad flan with good full pillars and cross-lions-castles but peripheries flat, clear F-2-IIII in top row and E-2-E in bottom row, bold date below cross plus hint of second date in pillars-side legend, salvaged AU with traces of dark encrustation in crevices. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection, Plate Coin on page 108 of Robert Mastalir’s The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1652 Transitional Minor Denominations 4, 2, 1 and 1/2 reales (2016). Estimate: $500-$750.
Pillars and Waves
629. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1652 E post-transitional (Transitional Type VIII/B), 1-PH-6 at top.
S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-
1500. 26.75 grams. Choice pillars-and-waves with full and well-centered details on that side, the cross also full but partially flat and slightly off-center, full king’s ordinal IIII, three dates, AVF with darkly toned fields (great contrast), edge-split. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
630. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1652 E post-transitional (Transitional Type VIII/B), 1-PH-6 at top. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal1500. 27.30 grams. Broad flan with full pillars-and-waves and (off-center)
cross-lions-castles (both slightly doubled), three dates, small edge-splits, nicely toned VF. Pedigreed to the Jess Peters auction of February 1971 (lot 1001). Estimate: $200-$300.
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631. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, fourdigit date below cross, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1504. 26.66 grams. Beautifully toned and with
choice high points, including two dates and part of a third (the one below the cross being the scarce variety in four digits, more typical of Royals for this date), crown and PH at top of pillars and crown and pomegranate above the full cross, but also some flat spots, overall quite attractive with natural, unmolested surfaces. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 1993, with original lot-tag 710. NGC #6272344-009. Estimate: $500-$750.
632. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1654 E, •PH• at top, pomegranate above cross, rare, NGC XF details / plugged. S-P37a; KM-R21; Cal-1413. 26.67 grams. Broad flan with full legends and choice interiors (just a hint of doubling) contrasted with darkly toned fields, the expertly repaired hole hidden in the king’s ordinal IIII, die-match with Lázaro #140 (rated R3), very attractive overall. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #5964135-002. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
633. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1654 E, •PH• at top, pomegranate above cross.
S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1506. 27.57 grams.
Round flan with good full pillars-and-waves (slightly doubled) and cross-lions-castles, bold PH, three assayers, two full dates and part of a third in the legend, VF with very light toning in crevices and traces of surface pitting and verdigris. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
634. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1655 E, PH at top, denomination 8 above cross. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1510. 27.18 grams. Full pillars with choice tops, tiny PH, good full cross, all three dates (bold 655 in legend) and mintmarks, two assayers, nicely toned AVF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
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635. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1656 E, PH at top, pomegranate above cross, rare, NGC VF 35, finest and only example in NGC census. S-P37a; KM-R21; Cal-1416. 26.77 grams. Broad flan with choice full legends (slightly doubled) and interiors, finer style that is more like 1657 than 1655, die-match with Lázaro #145 (R2), richly toned all over, highly desirable as unholed, best at NGC for the PH variety (one finer at XF 45 without PH at top). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #5964135-006. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000.
636. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1657 E, pomegranate above cross, PCGS XF details / holed. S-P37a; KM-R21; Cal-1419. 25.60 grams. The
date 1657, being the very end of all the transitional experimentation that started in 1652, is characterized by lots of variation in its 8R Royals, enabling Lázaro to find seven different varieties (with multiple examples of each), this one (die-match with Lázaro #154 ([R3]) noteworthy for its complete pomegranate with flanking leaves between the tops of the pillars, with choice full details (including legends) on a broad, round flan with practically no doubling or weak strike, richly toned, holed outside the right end of the cross. PCGS #35342265. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
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637. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1657 E, pomegranate above cross. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1519. 27.19 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, both well centered and fully detailed (the peripheries flat in comparison), with at least parts of all three dates and mintmarks and assayers visible, richly toned AXF with tiny edge-split. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
638. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1658 E, pomegranate
above cross.
S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1520. 26.10 grams. Toned AVF with remarkably full and bold 1658 date in legend, the other two dates full as well, also all three mintmarks and assayers, full but partially weak cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
639. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1663 E. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal1527. 27.35 grams. Full
pillars-and-waves with clear date in tiny digits, off-center and partially flat cross with full king’s name and ordinal in legend, three full assayers, toned VF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
640. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1663 E. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal1527. 27.03 grams. Somewhat crude strike, but with full waves and one
full pillar, full cross, all three dates, two mintmarks and assayers, AVF with toning in crevices. Estimate: $200-$300.
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641. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1665 E. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal1530. 25.35 grams. Good but doubled full pillars, nice but partially flat
cross-lions-castles, three full dates (rare thus) and parts of all three mintmarks and assayers, AU with light toning on natural surfaces, edge-crack. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
642. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1669 E, NGC VF details / plugged. S-P37b; KM-R26; Cal-665. 26.83 grams. Broad flan that extends past the outer borders in places, all legends and inner details full but the centers a little weak and the peripheries somewhat doubled, unevenly toned, die-match with Lázaro #182 (R2), plugged to left of cross. NGC #4929649-001. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
643. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1669 E.
S-P37b; KM-26; Cal-700.
26.99 grams. Full cross and pillars with three clear dates despite flat areas from uneven thickness, light steely toning over faintly abraded surfaces, VF overall. Estimate: $200-$300.
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644. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1672 E, NGC AU details / holed. S-P37b; KM-R26; Cal-668. 24.46 grams. Attractively toned and with choice full details on a relatively broad flan, the pillars-side legend slightly truncated due to being off-center and probably lightly shaved on edge (underweight by about 2 grams), tiny hole at bottom of cross, die-match with Lázaro #189 (R2). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label) and to Sedwick Auction 26 (lot 503). NGC #5964135-007. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
645. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679 C. S-P38; KM-26; Cal-714. 26.04 grams. Bold full cross, full pillars but waves flat, all three dates and
assayers despite flat areas (some with marks), trifle doubling, mostly non-toned VF, scarce as non-salvage. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
646. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1680 V. S-P39; KM-26; Cal-717. 26.30 grams. Broad flan but unusually softly struck, with technically
full pillars-and-waves and cross but much flatness, net AVF, richly toned. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
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647. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1682 V, NGC XF details / plugged. S-P39; KM-R26; Cal-678. 26.65 grams. Bold full details with great contrasting toning, well centered and evenly struck, with no doubling or weakness anywhere, common date (die-match with Lázaro #208 [R1]) but very attractive, with expertly repaired hole to left of crown on obverse (below 8 of date on reverse). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #5964135-008. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.
648. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1682 V. S-P39; KM-26; Cal-720. 27.59 grams. Choice specimen with lovely toning, full inner details with
central flat spot, all three dates including bold full 1682 in legend, three mintmarks and assayers, small edge-crack and trace of encrustation on part of edge, XF overall. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
649. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1683 V. S-P39; KM-26; Cal-721. 27.20 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves and cross, two dates and all
three mintmarks and assayers, VF with contrasting toning in crevices. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
650. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1684 V. S-P39; KM-26; Cal-722. 25.66 grams. Crude strike with much flatness (uneven flan), still with
clear date and all three assayers, AVF for actual wear, with contrasting toning in crevices. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
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651. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1685 VR. S-P40; KM-26; Cal726. 27.30 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles, full pillars and bold full
waves, all well centered, with two dates, three mintmarks and assayers, VF+ with light sediment on fields, small edge-split. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
652. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1687 VR, NGC clipped. S-P40; KM-R26; Cal-683. 23.98 grams. Broad flan despite light clipping as noted on the label (no grade) and reflected in the weight (also holed at top of cross), with full legends and inner details, very slightly doubled, AVF with toning in crevices, die-match with Lázaro #221 (R1). NGC #5961187-003. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
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653. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1692 VR, rare, NGC VF details / holed, tooled. S-P40; KM-R26; Cal-688. 26.38 grams. Bold details, with good full interiors and nearly full legends (pillars side slightly off-center), contrastingly toned, holed at top of pillars and with old scratching on that side that NGC calls tooling, die-match with Lázaro #230 (R3) and actually a clearer example showing that the legend ends with a dot after PERV. Pedigreed to the Tempel Collection (stated on label). NGC #6272087-022. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
654. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1695 VR. S-P40; KM-26; Cal-738. 26.11 grams. Choice dark toning over mostly natural surfaces (VF+),
with full but off-center pillars, the cross crudely flat and doubled, three assayers, bold date below cross but date between pillars reworked out of a flat area. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
655. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1696 VR, NGC VF details / plugged. S-P40; KM-R26; Cal-692. 27.01 grams. Bold inner details and most of legends, the pillars side slightly off-center and very slightly doubled, toned in crevices, the cross side a die-match with Lázaro #235 but pillars side not listed (dot at top instead of pomegranate), expertly repaired hole in date below cross. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #5964135-009. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
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656. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1697 VR. S-P40; KM-26; Cal-
657. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1697 CH, rare, NGC AU
740. 26.74 grams. Very choice full pillars and good full cross, both well centered and with bold full dates, three assayers, deeply toned VF with edge-crack and interesting natural protrusion in edge. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
55, finest known in NGC census. S-P41; KM-26; Cal-741. 26.85 grams. Good full cross with bold date below, nearly full but doubled pillars with second date and full assayer (a brief and highly sought interim issue between assayers VR and F), much peripheral flatness, rare grade, no toning. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271297-002. Estimate: $500-$750.
658. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1698 F, NGC VF details / holed. S-P42; KM-R26; Cal-694. 26.92 grams. Full and evenly struck details including nearly all the legend on both sides, also practically devoid of doubling, contrastingly toned, with large hole at top of pillars, die-match with Lázaro #237 (R2). NGC #5962614-001. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
659. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1698 F. S-P42; KM-26; Cal-744. 26.83 grams. Good full cross with bold date below and clear assayer
to right inside part of king’s name, nearly full but off-center pillars with similarly bold date and two more assayers inside a full POTOSI in legend, attractively toned VF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
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660. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1701 F, Charles II posthumous, NGC VF details / holed. S-P42; KM-R26; Cal-697. 26.38 grams. Bold full central details and most of legend, both sides well centered and evenly struck (trifle doubling on pillars side only), gray
toning, holed twice (bottom of cross and bottom of pillars), die-match with Lázaro #240 (R2). NGC #5962614-002. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
661. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1701 Y, Charles II posthumous. S-P43; KM-26; Cal-1535 (under Ph. V). 26.62 grams. Chunky
flan with some flat spots but bold full date, assayer and both mintmarks between full pillars above full waves, the cross side heavily doubled but with bold second date and assayer and trace of king’s name in legend, nicely toned AVF, scarce. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
662. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1704 Y, NGC VF details / holed. S-P43a; KM-R31; Cal-1476. 26.92 grams. Broad flan for the period, with nearly full legends and choice inner details except for doubling on upper half of pillars side, beautifully rainbow-toned over luster, scarce overall but also significant as NOT a die-match with Lázaro #243 (the only example listed for this date, rated R3). Pedigreed to the Tempel Collection (stated on label). NGC #6272087-028. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
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663. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1705 Y. S-P43a; KM-31; Cal-1540. 27.04 grams. Bold full cross and full but doubled pillars, crude strike with much flatness but with two clear dates and assayers, king’s ordinal V, contrastingly toned Fine+. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
664. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1706 Y, NGC Fine details / holed. S-P43a; KM-R31; Cal-1478. 26.81 grams. Full cross and pillars-and-waves but the latter double-struck, nearly full crowns and legends including full king’s name and four-digit date, nicely toned, die-match with Lázaro #246 (R3), holed below cross. Pedigreed to the Tempel Collection (stated on label). NGC #6272087-029. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
665. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1707 Y. S-P43a; KM-31; Cal-1542. 666. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1708 Y. S-P43a; KM-31; Cal26.77 grams. Chunky flan, full pillars and cross with two full dates, parts
of all three mintmarks and assayers, contrastingly toned Fine, nicely centered. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
Typically chunky but well detailed for the era with full pillars-and-waves containing a bold full date plus the bottoms of the digits 1708 visible in legend (scarce thus), full but off-center cross with full crown above, contrastingly toned Fine. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
1543. 25.23 grams.
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667. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1709 Y, NGC XF details / holed. S-P43a; KM-R31; Cal-1481. 26.89 grams. Die-match with Lázaro #250 (R3) but a nicer example, with more legend and slightly bolder details, the cross doubled but still nice, all richly toned, holed at top of pillars. NGC #5969220-002. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
668. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1709 Y, NGC VF details / holed. S-P43a; KM-R31; Cal-1481. 26.62 grams. Same dies as previous lot (Lázaro #250, R3), but with slightly more wear, the pillars side slightly off-center, similar doubling on upper half of cross, holed to left of cross / top of pillars, nice contrast from darkly toned fields. Pedigreed to the Tempel Collection (stated on label). NGC #6272087-032. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
669. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1712 Y. S-P43a; KM-31; Cal1548. 26.62 grams. Typically
chunky and “pillow”-shaped (square with rounded sides and sharp points) but with good centers of cross and pillars, clear date (scarce) and parts of all three assayers, lightly toned Fine. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
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670. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1713 Y. S-P43a; KM-31; Cal-1549. 671. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1714 Y, NGC AU 55, finest 26.65 grams. Broad flan for the period but typically chunky and with
known in NGC census. S-P43a; KM-31; Cal-1550. 26.30 grams. Good
parts of edge crude (as made), good full cross and pillars with bold full date, Fine+ with spotty toning, scarce date. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
full cross and pillars on a typically chunky flan with parts of edge crude (as made), parts of all three dates and assayers and mintmarks (very rare for this period), lightly toned and very high grade for the issue (scarce date). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271297-003. Estimate: $350-$500.
672. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1715 Y, NGC VF details / holed. S-P43a; KM-R31; Cal-1487. 28.20 grams. Broad flan for the period (and in fact slightly overweight), with nearly full legends and crowns as a result, good full inner details with only a little of the inevitable doubling, attractively toned, die-match with Lázaro #259 (R2), holed at top of pillars side. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #5964135-010. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
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673. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1718 Y, rare, NGC VF details / holed. S-P43a; KM-R31; Cal-1490. 27.21 grams. Crude strike with doubling and minor weak spots but with full inner details and most of legends, also well toned (especially near edge), rare date but also different dies from Lázaro #263 (R4), with dots instead of “condors” for ornaments, rather large hole at top of pillars / bottom of cross. Pedigreed to the Tempel Collection (stated on label). NGC #6272087-038. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
674. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1718 Y. S-P43a; KM-31; Cal-1554. 25.35 grams. Chunky flan with rather crude edge (as made), full pillars
and nearly full cross with two clear dates and assayers, toned Fine+. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
676. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1723 Y, NGC AU 55, finest and only example in NGC census. S-P43a; KM-31; Cal-1559. 26.39 grams. Choice example with 100% full pillars and cross-lions-castles
(very rare for this scarce date), two bold dates and all three assayers and mintmarks, lightly toned and very high grade for the period, a premium piece to be sure. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271297-004. Estimate: $500-$750.
675. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1721 Y. S-P43a; KM-31; Cal-1557. 677. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1725 Y, Louis I, rare, NGC 26.81 grams. Chunky flan with crude edge (as made) but high grade
for the period (AU), with clear date between full pillars, full cross, two bold assayers, toned in crevices, scarce date. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
AU 50, finest and only example in NGC census. S-P43b; KM-35; Cal-48. 27.38 grams. Chunky flan with crude edge and much peripheral flatness, but with good full cross and choice pillar-tops that demonstrate its exceptionally high grade, with two clear dates and assayers and all-important king’s ordinal PR. (short for “PRIMERO”) visible in legend, toned in crevices. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271297-005. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
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678. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1725 Y, Louis I, rare, NGC 679. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1728 M. S-P44; KM-31; Cal-1561. AU details / environmental damage. S-P43b; KM-35; Cal-48. 26.55 grams. Better edge than most but still uneven in thickness, with light
toning all over in addition to areas of dark oxidation, weak but full cross and pillars with two full dates and three assayers, (LVI)S PR visible in legend. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of March 1998 (lot 1301). NGC #6272344-008. Estimate: $500-$750.
26.17 grams. Choice full pillars despite typical chunkiness, the cross also full but off-center, with bold date and three full assayers, lightly toned VF+. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
680. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1729 M, rare, NGC holed, clipped. S-P44; KM-R31a; Cal-1498. 22.48 grams. Choice bold near-AU details (no grade on label) with lovely toning all over, the pillars side slightly off-center and the edge lightly shaved, with hole at bottom of cross, different dies from Lázaro #276 (R3). Pedigreed to the Tempel Collection (stated on label). NGC #6272087-044. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
681. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1731 M, NGC XF 40, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Byers. S-P44; KM-31a; Cal-1564. 27.20 grams. Good full pillars with doubling at bottom left only, the cross nearly full but off-center and also doubled, clear date and all three mintmarks and assayers, richly toned. Pedigreed to the P.J. Byers collection (Ponterio auction of March 1998), with original lot-tag 1307. NGC #6272344-011. Estimate: $250-$375.
682. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1731 M. S-P44; KM-31a; Cal1564. 26.87 grams. Chunky but nice, with good full pillars and cross, two bold dates and parts of all three mintmarks and assayers, high grade (AU-), with toning on fields. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
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683. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1734 E, NGC AU 55, finest known in NGC census. S-P46; KM-31a; Cal-1569. 28.29 grams. Lustrous and choice in grade, with full but slightly doubled pillars, nearly full cross, two bold dates, typically chunky flan. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271297-006. Estimate: $300-$450.
686. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1737 E. S-P46; KM-31a; CalAU grade with lots of sharp detail (full cross and pillars, more legend than usual) but double-struck and with spots of green encrustation and black oxidation, all three dates and mintmarks and assayers visible (rare thus). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
1573. 27.22 grams.
684. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1736 E, NGC AU 58, finest
known in NGC census. S-P46; KM-31a; Cal-1571. 26.48 grams. Typi-
cally chunky but choice high grade (the single best of seven entries in the current NGC census), with full but off-center pillars and cross, two dates, three assayers. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271297-007. Estimate: $350-$500.
685. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1736 E, NGC AU 55. S-P46; KM-31a; Cal-1571. 26.38 grams. Very chunky flan with intriguingly crude
edge (as made), choice full cross and pillars (the latter doubled), with two dates, three assayers and mintmarks, light sediment in crevices, tied for second finest in current NGC census behind the previous lot. NGC #5962267-006. Estimate: $300-$450.
687. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1739 M. S-P47; KM-31a; Cal1577. 26.76 grams. Full pillars and cross, with two bold dates and parts of all three assayers, chunky XF with green and tan encrustation, part of edge slightly crude (as made). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
688. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1741 P, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census. S-P48; KM-31a; Cal-1580. 26.78 grams. Very chunky with rather crude edge (as made), but with very well-defined tops of full pillars and full cross indicative of its choice grade, two dates and assayers, parts of all three mintmarks, light toning and sedimentation. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271297-008. Estimate: $300-$450.
689. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1742 P. S-P48; KM-31a; Cal-1581. 27.11 grams. Chunky but choice for the period, with good full pillars
and cross, bold date and all four P’s on pillars side plus clear date below cross, parts of edge crude (as made), contrastingly toned XF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
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690. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1742 C/P, rare, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census. S-P49; KM-31a; Cal-1582. 27.30 grams. Choice full pillarsand-waves with bold date and mintmark and both assayers, the cross side somewhat compromised by the chunkiness of the flan (oddly shaped, too, requiring an interesting modification to its slab-frame) but still with clear date and full C/P assayer (not noted on label), light sediment on fields, choice grade. NGC #5965633-001. Estimate: $400-$600.
691. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1743 C, rare, NGC VF details / repaired. S-P49; KM-R31a; Cal-1515. 26.81 grams. Small, thick flan per the period, without legends but also flat near edge on cross side, dark toning and oxidation, well centered strike, different dies from Lázaro #298 (R4), with evidence of repair at top of left pillar. Pedigreed to the Tempel Collection (stated on label). NGC #6272084-006. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
692. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1743 C. S-P49; KM-31a; Cal-1584. 26.80 grams. Choice full pillars and cross despite typical chunkiness
and slightly crude edge (as made), with bold date and half of another, also two assayers and three mintmarks, XF with toning in crevices. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
694. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1745 q. S-P50; KM-31a; Cal-1588. 26.73 grams. Somewhat chunky but with 100% full pillars-and-waves and cross, two dates and mintmarks, three assayers, contrastingly toned AXF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
693. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1745 q, NGC MS 62, fin- 695. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1746 q. S-P50; KM-31a; Cal-1589.
est known in NGC census. S-P50; KM-31a; Cal-1588. 25.59 grams. So when was the last time you saw an MS 62 Potosí cob 8 reales of Philip V? Not just MS, but 62! It is a rare thing, indeed, and this coin clearly deserves it, as the lustrous surfaces and deep strike show no wear at all (non-toned and frosty), the tops of the full but slightly doubled pillars-and-waves particularly choice, also the full cross-lions-castles on the other side, still chunky and with parts of edge slightly crude per the era, with two dates and mintmarks, all three mintmarks full and bold, an exceptional coin for the trophy-grade collector, not just the finest for the date but for the entire Philip V type. NGC #5965052012. Estimate: $600-$900.
26.86 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles and bold full pillars-andwaves, amazingly with at least parts of all three dates and mintmarks and assayers, very lightly toned AU. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
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696. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1748 q, NGC AU 53, finest
known in NGC census. S-P50a; KM-40; Cal-510. 27.01 grams. Good full
pillars-and-waves and cross with contrasting sediment in crevices, bold primary date plus parts of both the others, also with at least parts of all three mintmarks and assayers, king’s ordinal VI visible in legend, nice grade overall but with high points a bit weak. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271297-009. Estimate: $300-$450.
699. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1750 E. S-P51; KM-40; Cal-515. 26.34 grams. Very bold full cross and pillars set off by darkly contrasted
fields, bold date and part of another, chunky VF with flat peripheries. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
697. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1748 q, NGC AU 50. S-P50a; 700. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1751 q. S-P52; KM-40; Cal-518. Choice full pillars-and-waves and crosslions-castles, both well centered and fully detailed, two dates, three mintmarks and assayers, with contrasting dark sediment in crevices, very slight surface porosity on high points that seems to be the only thing keeping this from tying or bettering the previous lot, to which this one is second finest in the NGC census. NGC #5962267-005. Estimate: $300-$450.
KM-40; Cal-510. 26.68 grams.
26.36 grams. Chunky and weakly struck but high grade (near AU), with contrasting sediment in crevices, full pillars and cross, two dates and mintmarks and assayers. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
701. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1752 q. S-P52; KM-40; Cal-522. 698. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1749 q. S-P50a; KM-40; Cal-511. 26.67 grams. Chunky flan with parts of edge crude (as made), good full
cross (slightly doubled) and bold full pillars, two dates and mintmarks and assayers, lightly toned XF+. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
27.31 grams. Very choice full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles
with contrasting toning, two full dates, three mintmarks and assayers, king’s ordinal VI in legend, near AU grade. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
702. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1753 q. S-P52; KM-40; Cal-524. 26.84 grams. Full but off-center pillars, good full cross (well centered),
one bold date and part of another, three assayers and two mintmarks, lightly toned, with patch of dark oxidation near edge, chunky XF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
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703. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1753 C/q.
S-P53; KM-40;
Very chunky and high grade (AU, the cross side lustrous and the edges sharp) but the pillars side somewhat stained, at least parts of all three dates and mintmarks and assayers (one at bottom left with clear C/q), full pillars and cross. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
Cal-525. 26.92 grams.
706. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1758 q. S-P54; KM-40; Cal-536. 27.13 grams. Bold full date within full pillars, off-center cross with
partial second date below, chunky flan with one long, sharp point and characteristic surface roughness on opposing sides (as made), lightly toned XF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
704. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1754 C+q, NGC XF 45 (“top pop”). S-P53; KM-40; Cal-528. 26.80 grams. Very bold full pillars and cross, with particularly bold date and both assayers (C at top, q at bottom) on pillars side, additional assayer C to right of cross, attractively toned but chunky as usual, tied with one other for finest known in NGC census. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271297-010. Estimate: $300-$450.
705. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1754 q. S-P54; KM-40; Cal-531. 27.14 grams. Slightly crude VF with some peripheral flatness but full
pillars and most of cross, clear date and two clear mintmarks and assayers, spotty dark toning. Estimate: $200-$300.
707. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1760 Y-V, rare. S-P56a; KM-45; Choice full pillars with bold date and assayer Y at top right (rare one-year transition), also bold full cross, both with contrasting black toning, AXF with hairlines on high points from old cleaning. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
Cal-unl. 26.87 grams.
708. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1761 V-Y.
S-P57; KM-45;
Cal-1137. 27.02 grams. Chunky and crude but with bold date between off-center pillars (also full assayer Y at bottom right), nearly full cross with second full date below, low-contrast toning all over, VF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
709. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1762 V-Y. S-P57; KM-45; Cal1138. 26.88 grams. Atypically broad and (relatively) thin but still crude, with bold date between pillars, nice center of cross-lions-castles, lowcontrast toning and sediment, VF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
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710. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1763 V-Y, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census. S-P57; KM-45; Cal-1139. 26.69 grams.
713. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1765 V-Y, NGC AU 55.
Very chunky but nicely toned and technically high grade, with bold date between full pillars and parts of both the other dates, two full assayers, some peripheral surface roughness (as made), finest of nine entries in the current NGC census. NGC #5965264-006. Estimate: $350-$500.
fields and a lovely natural toning befitting its choice grade (second finest in the NGC census behind a single AU 58), one pillar 100% complete and the deeply struck cross-lions-castles nearly full, two dates and assayers, slight surface roughness on opposing sides as usual. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271297012. Estimate: $350-$500.
S-P57; KM-45; Cal-1141. 27.06 grams. Bold and sharp details with smooth
711. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1763 V-Y, NGC AU 50.
714. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1766 V-Y. S-P57; KM-45; Cal-
Bold and choice details on a typically chunky flan with parts of edge crude (as made), two dates and assayers, three mintmarks, deeply contrasting toning, second finest in NGC census behind the previous lot. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271297-011. Estimate: $300-$450.
1142. 26.92 grams. Crude strike (typically chunky) with much flatness but three dates (rare thus), one complete pillar, both assayers and three mintmarks, AVF with low-contrast toning. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
S-P57; KM-45; Cal-1139. 26.99 grams.
712. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1764 V-Y. S-P57; KM-45; Cal1140. 27.10 grams. Round flan of varying thickness, with bold date and
assayer on pillars side, full second assayer and part of date on cross side, lightly toned XF+ with surface roughness on opposing sides per the era. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
715. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1766 V-Y. S-P57; KM-45; Cal1142. 26.85 grams. Bold full date between pillars plus full 17 of second
date in legend, good full cross-lions-castles, nicely toned, typically chunky and with surface roughness on opposing sides, VF+. Estimate: $250-$375.
716. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1767 V-Y.
S-P57; KM-45;
Choice bold details on a crude flan, with full but off-center pillars, excellent full cross-lions-castles, two bold dates, nicely toned, XF or so. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375. Cal-1143. 23.73 grams.
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717. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1768 V-Y. S-P57; KM-45; Cal-
721. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1773 V-Y, P at upper right
Very chunky flan with much surface roughness on opposing sides, full pillars, off-center cross, bold date, spotty toning, near XF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
(rare). S-P57; KM-45; Cal-1158. 26.27 grams. Very crude and chunky but with full and clear date (final year of cobs), clear P at upper right and Y at lower left, oversized cross, Fine+ with contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
718. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1769 V-Y.
S-P57; KM-45;
722. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1653 E, retrograde denomi-
Cal-1147. 26.46 grams. Very chunky flan with large old test-cut in edge but exceptional for showing three dates (rare thus), two assayers, full pillars-and-waves and nearly full cross, VF with contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
nation 4, PH at top. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1116. 12.98 grams. Well-toned Fine with 100% full pillars with bold PH at top above the retrograde 4, full cross, bold king’s ordinal IIII, parts of all three dates and assayers. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
1145. 26.99 grams.
723. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top. S719. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1771 V-Y. S-P57; KM-45; Cal1154. 27.02 grams. Chunky but high grade (near AU) with sediment in
crevices, two bold denominations, nearly full cross and pillars. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
720. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1772 V-Y. S-P57; KM-45; CalLightly toned VF with technically full pillars and cross but all somewhat crude on a chunky flan with surface roughness on opposing sides (as made). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300. 1156. 27.07 grams.
P37a; KM-18; Cal-1115. 12.60 grams. Bold full PH above denomination between choice full crowns above full pillars, full but off-center cross with well-detailed castles, attractively toned VF+ with salvaged surfaces (probably from the Capitana of 1654). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
724. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1657 E, pomegranate at top on both sides (rare). S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-unl (cf 749). 14.36 grams. Broad, round flan with well-centered full pillars and cross-lions-castles (the latter slightly doubled), two bold dates and mintmarks, three bold assayers, rare variety with pomegranate at top on both sides instead of dot / nothing (first we have seen), not unexpected for this final year of the 1652-7 transition, lightly toned VF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. With NGC VF 25 tag (not encapsulated). Estimate: $300-$450.
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725. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1659 E. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal- 729. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1677 E. S-P37b; KM-25; Cal-521. Choice full pillars-and-waves (slightly off-center) and cross-lions-castles (well centered but very slightly doubled), XF with contrasting sediment on fields, two dates, all three mintmarks. Estimate: $250-$375.
1126. 13.95 grams.
13.57 grams. One full pillar and bold waves, good but off-center cross, two clear assayers and mintmarks, nicely toned VF with edge-crack. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. With NGC VF 30 tag (not encapsulated). Estimate: $200-$300.
726. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1667 E. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-unl. 730. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1678 E, retrograde de13.19 grams. Crude flan with uneven thickness (much flatness) and partially crude edge but otherwise AVF with slight surface porosity, off-center strike, bold date and denomination between pillars, second date below most of cross, trace of P at beginning of king’s name in legend (hence posthumous Philip IV, as expected), lightly toned in crevices. Estimate: $250-$375.
nomination 4 (rare), ex-Sellschopp (plate).
S-P37b; KM-unl (25
Large flan (in fact overweight) with one bold pillar (off-center) and most of cross, two bold dates and assayers, full denomination in retrograde, toned XF with flat peripheries, light stain from former sticker on cross side that typifies Sellschopp coins (desirable pedigree). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection and to the E.A. Sellschopp collection (Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1988, lot 786, plated in catalog). Estimate: $350-$500. for type); Cal-unl. 14.34 grams.
731. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1678 E, ex-Consolación (1681). S-P37b; KM-25; Cal-522. 10.89 grams. Full pillars-and-waves with two dates on that side plus bold full assayer, most of cross with bold mintmark to left, VF with spotty black toning and corrosive thinning. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection, from the Consolación (1681). SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $200-$300. S-
732. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1679 C, ex-Consolación
P37b; KM-unl (25 for type); Cal-unl. 11.90 grams. Broad flan with full and well-centered pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, very bold 69/8 between pillars (unlisted, first example we have seen, possibly unique) and partial date in legend, CA- of king’s name visible, deeply toned VF with edge-crack. Estimate: $500-up.
cross (both slightly off-center), all three assayers bold, two dates, spotty dark toning and surface corrosion, otherwise VF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection, from the Consolación (1681). SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $200-$300.
727. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1669/8 E, very rare.
(1681). S-P38; KM-25; Cal-523. 11.99 grams. Full pillars-and-waves and
733. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1680 V. S-P39; KM-25; Cal-525. 728. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1672 E. S-P37b; KM-25; Cal-516. 13.92 grams. Broad flan with full but partially flat pillars and cross, two
dates and assayers, three mintmarks, old scrape on pillars side, VF with uneven toning, scarce date. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
13.55 grams. Bold date and denomination between nearly full but slightly off-center pillars, the cross also nearly full and off-center with well-detailed lions, much flatness and parts of edge crude (as made), also with edge-crack and spot of dark oxidation on cross, but technically XF grade with mostly smooth surfaces. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
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734. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1681 V. S-P39; KM-25; Cal-526. 13.62 grams. Good full pillars and cross despite minor flatness, bold
date and most of another, two mintmarks and assayers, VF with darkly toned fields (good contrast), slight scuffing and porosity on cross side. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
735. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1682 V. S-P39; KM-25; Cal-527. 13.34 grams. Attractively old-toned XF with well-centered full pillars-
and-waves, full but doubled cross, two dates, three assayers, some sediment in crevices. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
736. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1684 V. S-P39; KM-25; Cal-530.
738. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1686 VR. S-P40; KM-25; Cal-533. 12.51 grams. VF with much flatness but contrasting toning, technically full but off-center pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, two dates, parts of all three assayers. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
739. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1687 VR. S-P40; KM-25; Cal-534. 12.30 grams. Attractively toned VF with some peripheral flatness but nearly full pillars-and-waves, off-center cross, three full assayers, broad flan, first example of this date we have offered in a while. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
13.96 grams. Choice broad flan with absolutely gorgeous full pillars-and-
740. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1692 VR. S-P40; KM-25; Cal-539.
waves and cross-lions-castles, both well centered and with contrasting toning, evenly struck XF, two dates and all three mintmarks and assayers, nicest example we have seen. Estimate: $500-$750.
13.51 grams. Nearly full cross and pillars but somewhat lightly struck
(technically no worse than AVF), with uneven dark toning and some light sediment, two dates and assayers, three mintmarks. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
737. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1684 V. S-P39; KM-25; Cal-530. 13.13 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles with part of king’s name
in legend, bold and nearly full pillars-and-waves with well-detailed crown at top, two dates and mintmarks, three assayers, nicely toned XF with large edge-crack. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
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741. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales Heart, 1696 VR, extremely rare, NGC VF 35, finest and only example in NGC census. S-P40; KM-unl; Cal-506. 13.70 grams. By all accounts the rarest and most beautiful cobs of Potosí are the specially mint-crafted Hearts, believed to
pertain to the Catholic Church in general and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ specifically. The rarest denomination is the 1/2 real (only four or five dates known), but not far behind is the 4 reales, which are comparatively impressive in size and known in just fourteen dates, of which this coin is the earliest and unique. Like a Royal (galano), its details are complete and evenly struck on a full-weight flan, holed at the top for wearing as a pendant, but the shape is a classic heart with prominent tail at bottom and large stem at top, aligned so the cross is straight up and down (pillars side slightly rotated), with lovely toning all over and damage-free except for the hole (which is why it is straight-graded by NGC), a premium example with multiple areas of attraction as a first-date, single-known, finest-known, presentation-strike trophy. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of March 1992 (lot 802, featured on color photo plate) and to the Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1997 (lot 1996). NGC #6268663-014. Estimate: $15,000-up.
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742. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1698 F. S-P42; KM-25; Cal-547. 12.94 grams. Full but weakly struck pillars and cross, clear date and
three bold assayers, parts of edge slightly crude, toned AVF (possibly salvaged). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
746. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1717 Y. S-P43a; KM-30; Cal-1169. 12.59 grams. Choice strike for the period, particularly the well-centered
full cross, the pillars also well detailed (albeit off-center), with clear date and three assayers, AU with toned fields, best example we have offered. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
743. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1701 Y, posthumous Charles II. S-P43; KM-25; Cal-unl. 12.82 grams. Crudely cracked flan but with good full pillars and most of cross (off-center), two dates, clear assayer, toned Fine+ with small orange spots and gouge near edge on cross side (possibly salvaged), very scarce. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
747. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1728 M. S-P44; KM-30; Cal1178. 13.54 grams. AU
with light old scratches, bold and darkly toned full pillars, good full cross with peripheral darkness and interior luster, bold date. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
744. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1702 Y, NGC AU 55, finest 748. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1730 M. S-P44; KM-30a; Caland only example in NGC census. S-P43a; KM-30; Cal-1154. 13.56
grams. Roundish flan (beginning a chunkier style) with one full pillar
and nearly full waves, about half of the cross, bold date and assayer, the peripheries flat but all somewhat lustrous and lacking wear, very scarce. NGC #5965053-003. Estimate: $150-$225.
1180. 12.88 grams. Nice strike with bold full pillars and cross, two full dates and assayers, three mintmarks, AXF with toning in crevices, parts of edge slightly crude (as made). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. With NGC VF 35 tag (not encapsulated). Estimate: $250-$375.
745. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1706 Y. S-P43a; KM-30; Cal-1158. 749. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1736 E. S-P46; KM-30a; Cal-1190.
12.64 grams. Chunky flan with peripheral flatness but bold date between full pillars-and-waves, nearly full but doubled cross, weakly struck XF with small piece of edge bent, nicely contrasting toning in crevices, very scarce. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
13.40 grams. Bold strike on a chunky flan, with full pillars and cross (the
latter doubled but well centered), two dates, nicely toned XF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
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754. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1739 M, NGC MS 61, 750. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1737 E. S-P46; KM-30a; Cal- finest known in NGC census. S-P47; KM-30a; Cal-1196. 13.45 grams.
1191. 13.40 grams. Attractively toned VF+ with one full pillar and good
full cross-lions-castles (both sides slightly off-center), the former with bold date and mintmark and assayer plus partial second date in legend. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
751. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1737 M, NGC AU 58, finest and only example in NGC census. S-P47; KM-30a; Cal-1192. 13.24 grams. Very chunky flan with crude edge (as made) but with very
sharp details and lustrous surfaces indicative of its exceptional grade, with clear date and mintmarks but assayer quite weak (could be E instead). NGC #5965052-003. Estimate: $300-$450.
Bright and lustrous and devoid of wear, with nearly full but egregiously doubled cross and pillars on a chunky flan. NGC #5965052-004. Estimate: $300-$450.
755. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1739 M. S-P47; KM-30a; Cal1196. 13.56 grams. Typically chunky with crude edge (as made), with bold full cross and full pillars-and-waves, two dates and assayers, three mintmarks, choice grade (AU-) with traces of toning on edge. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
752. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1738 M. S-P47; KM-30a; Cal-
756. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1740 M. S-P47; KM-30a; Cal-
1193. 13.23 grams. Round but
chunky flan with full but partially weak cross and pillars (the latter slightly doubled), two dates, three full mintmarks, AU with lightly cleaned surfaces, mostly toned in crevices. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1197. 13.14 grams. Chunky flan with bold full pillars and cross (the latter
753. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1738 M. S-P47; KM-30a; Cal-
757. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1740 M.
1193. 13.14 grams. Super chunky with sharp points on edge indicative of extreme high grade confirmed by high luster but with hint of surface oxidation near edge, one full pillar and half of cross with choice lion and castle, two dates and assayers. NGC #5965053-002. Estimate: $200-$300.
Cal-1197. 12.89 grams. Chunky square flan with two very sharp points indicative of extreme high grade (UNC) but with luster mitigated by faint surface porosity, full pillars and nearly full cross, two full dates and assayers. NGC #5965052-006. Estimate: $200-$300.
doubled), three clear dates (rare thus), lightly toned XF+. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
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S-P47; KM-30a;
758. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1741 P, NGC MS 61, finest and only example in NGC census. S-P48; KM-30a; Cal-1199. 13.41 grams. Lustrous and deeply struck on a very chunky flan with
minimal high-point wear (if any), clear date and mintmark and assayer, the pillars nearly full and the cross full but slightly off-center. NGC #5965052-007. Estimate: $300-$450.
762. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1744 q. S-P50; KM-30a; Cal-1205. 13.55 grams. Chunky flan with choice full cross and one full pillar, two
dates and assayers, richly toned XF+, very scarce assayer for the date. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
763. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1745 q. S-P50; KM-30a; Cal-1206. 759. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1741 P. S-P48; KM-30a; Cal-1199.
13.61 grams. Thick and chunky flan with nearly full pillars, off-center
cross, two dates, all three mintmarks and assayers, XF+ with lots of surface sediment all over. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
13.47 grams. Full pillars and (doubled) cross, two dates, three assayers and mintmarks, deeply toned AXF, typically chunky flan. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
764. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1746 q, NGC AU 55, finest 760. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1742 P, NGC XF 45, finest and only example in NGC census. S-P48; KM-30a; Cal-1200. 13.27
known in NGC census. S-P50; KM-30a; Cal-1208. 13.41 grams. Choice full pillars (including tops) and cross, with bold date and three assayers, nicely toned, exceptional grade. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271297-014. Estimate: $300-$450.
grams. Superb full pillars and cross, with two bold dates and assayers,
all three mintmarks, choice deep toning, just the edge a bit crude (as made). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #6271297-013. Estimate: $350-$500.
765. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1747 q, Philip V. S-P50; KMNearly full pillars with clear date, the cross off-center but fortunately so, as it makes PHIL- of the king’s name visible (thereby confirming the posthumous issue), three assayers, lightly toned XF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
30a; Cal-1209. 13.28 grams.
761. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1743 C. S-P49; KM-30a; Cal-1203. 13.49 grams. Chunky flan with nice full pillars (including the tops), nearly full cross, two dates and assayers, three mintmarks, deeply toned XF with sediment in crevices. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
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766. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1749 q. S-P50a; KM-39; Cal-400.
771. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1755 q. S-P54; KM-39; Cal-412.
13.81 grams. Bold full pillars and nearly full cross, particularly bold date
13.07 grams. Chunky flan with crude edge (as made) but good full pillars and cross, two dates, toned XF+ with light sediment in crevices. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
and three assayers, FERD- of king’s name visible, chunky XF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
767. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1750 E.
S-P51; KM-39; Cal-
Excellent full cross and nearly full pillars with three mintmarks, two assayers and one-and-a-half dates, richly toned XF+. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
403. 13.95 grams.
772. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1759 q. S-P54; KM-39; Cal-416. 13.13 grams. Bold date above waves, with most of pillars and cross but
both sides plagued by the usual surface roughness of this era (exacerbated by dark toning in crevices), crude edge as made, Fine+. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
768. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1751 q. S-P52; KM-39; Cal-405. 13.40 grams. Small chunky flan with full pillars and nearly full cross, two bold dates and assayers, XF with silvery sheen coated with uneven toning. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
773. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1761 V-Y. S-P57; KM-44; Cal-905. 13.44 grams. Full but doubled pillars with full date and clear assayers, nearly full cross with second date below and third assayer to right, AVF with faintly toned fields. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
769. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1752 q. S-P52; KM-39; Cal-406. 10.51 grams. Deeply struck VF with very bold full cross and one full pil-
lar, the date and assayer also full and bold, two mintmarks, contrastingly toned. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
774. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1762 V-Y. S-P57; KM-44; Cal906. 13.11 grams. Round and slightly less chunky than most but with some peripheral flatness, full pillars and most of cross, two full dates, AVF with deeply toned fields. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
770. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1753 q. S-P52; KM-39; Cal-407. 13.39 grams. Chunky flan with bold full cross and nearly full pillars-
and-waves, clear date and assayer, two mintmarks, VF+ with contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
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775. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1763 V-Y. S-P57; KM-44; Cal-907.
780. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1770 V-Y. S-P57; KM-44; Cal-914.
13.20 grams. Bold pillars with choice full date, the cross also full, very lightly toned VF+ with slight surface roughness on opposing sides per the era. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
12.95 grams. Roundish chunky flan with nearly full pillars and cross, clear date, lightly toned AVF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
776. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1765 V-Y. S-P57; KM-44; CalBroad thin flan for the period, with full pillars and cross, two full dates (the one below the cross rather bold, just inside the king’s ordinal [TE]RTIVS), richly toned VF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300. 909. 13.44 grams.
781. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1771 V-Y. S-P59; KM-44; Cal-916. 13.26 grams. Very strange and interesting flan, somewhat urn-shaped and chunky, with very bold details including both pillars and most of cross, one-and-a-half dates and assayers and mintmarks, VF with deep toning in crevices. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
777. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1766 V-Y. S-P57; KM-44; Cal-910. 13.32 grams. Thick chunky flan with sharp edge, full and well-centered pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, bold date, XF+ with very light toning. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
782. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1655 E, with H at top, rare. S-P37a; KM-16; Cal-919. 7.35 grams. Choice, round flan (overweight) with
full and rather fat pillars (also full but flat waves), good full cross, two dates, three assayers and mintmarks, deeply toned AVF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
778. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1767 V-Y. S-P57; KM-44; Cal-911. 13.67 grams. Chunky and somewhat octagonal flan with full pillars and
cross, bold date, XF with spots of sedimentation and toning. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
783. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1658 E. S-P37a; KM-16; Cal926. 7.82 grams. Broad and overweight flan with crude edge (as made),
100% full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, all three dates and assayers and mintmarks, VF+ with slightly silvery surfaces. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
779. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1769 V-Y. S-P57; KM-44; Cal913. 13.18 grams. Very chunky flan with good full cross, most of pillars, dark toning and orange sediment in crevices, AVF with faint old scratches on some high points. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
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784. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales Royal (galano), 1675 E, unique, NGC VF details / holed. S-P37b; KM-unl (R24 for type); Cal-unl. 6.94 grams.
Extremely broad flan that extends past details in places, all details full but the cross unfortunately doubled (the legend on that side somehow unaffected), richly toned all over, with tiny hole in the C of the king’s name, first example of this unlisted date that we have seen or heard of. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #5964135-001. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
785. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1676 E. S-P37b; KM-24; Cal-398. 7.64 grams. Thick and oversized flan (more square than round) with
much flatness but one full pillar and full waves, off-center cross, two dates and assayers and mintmarks, VF with light toning and sediment in crevices. Estimate: $175-$250.
786. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1677 E. S-P37b; KM-24; Cal-401. 7.09 grams. Exceptionally well-detailed strike with choice full pillarsand-waves and cross-lions-castles, three bold dates (six 7’s), and all three mintmarks and assayers, king’s ordinal II, AXF with deeply toned fields for superb contrast, small edge-crack, really top notch in every way. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
787. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1684 V. S-P39; KM-24; Cal-413. 6.86 grams. Broad flan with full cross, full but slightly doubled pillars-
and-waves, two dates and mintmarks, three assayers, lightly toned VF with a few weak areas. Estimate: $175-$250.
788. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1685 VR. S-P40; KM-24; Cal418. 5.99 grams. Very broad thin flan (remarkably underweight), with choice full cross, full but doubled pillars-and-waves, much legend including bold king’s name, VF with choice toning, plugged hole in O of king’s name (to right of cross). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
789. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1687 VR. S-P40; KM-24; CalVery broad and overweight flan with exceptional XF detail including three full dates, full cross-lions-castles, full but doubled pillars-and-waves, choice deep toning all over. Estimate: $300-$450.
420. 8.36 grams.
790. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1687 VR. S-P40; KM-24; Cal-420. 5.86 grams. Broad, thin, but underweight flan with lots of legend and
full inner details including full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, all three dates and assayers, full CAROLVS II, choice XF with hints of toning and luster. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
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791. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1688 VR.
S-P40; KM-24; Cal-421. 6.21 grams. Broad, odd-shaped flan with long, sharp point, nearly full but slightly off-center cross and pillars, bold assayer and two bold dates and mintmarks, lightly toned VF with faint surface scuffing on pillars side. Estimate: $200-$300.
792. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1700 F.
Nearly pentagonal flan with choice full pillars and good full cross, two dates (both with 00 actually a sideways 8) and all three mintmarks and assayers, VF with toned fields, small edge-split. Estimate: $200-$300. S-P42; KM-24; Cal-435. 6.20 grams.
793. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1716 Y, NGC MS 61, finest known in NGC
census. S-P43a; KM-29; Cal-892. 7.72 grams. Thick and overweight flan (beginning of chunky style), with choice full pillars and cross, all deeply struck and nearly devoid of wear, two dates and assayers. NGC #5965032-002. Estimate: $200-$300.
794. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1726 Y (Louis I), NGC AU 55, finest known in
NGC census. S-P43b; KM-34; Cal-26. 5.95 grams. Crude strike (underweight flan) with much flatness but technically very little wear, full pillars, one-and-a-half dates, no part of king’s name or ordinal visible but Louis I by default. NGC #5965032-003. Estimate: $150-$225.
795. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1727 Y (Louis I), NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census. S-P43b; KM-34; Cal-27. 7.33 grams. Choice full pillars and cross in superb grade (far and away the finest graded), with deep details, two dates, three mintmarks and assayers, starting to tone, overweight flan, presumed to be Louis I like almost all from this date. NGC #5965032-004. Estimate: $300-$450.
796. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1729 M, NGC AU 55. S-P44; KM-29a; Cal-903. 5.54 grams. Oblong (underweight) flan with choice full pillars and cross (the latter off-center), two-
and-a-half bold dates, king’s ordinal V, very lightly toned, second finest in NGC census behind a single AU 58. NGC #5965032-006. Estimate: $200-$300.
797. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1731 M, NGC AU 53, finest and only example in NGC census. S-P44; KM-29a; Cal-906. 6.97 grams. Full but partially weak pillars and cross, with two full dates and assayers and mintmarks, not much actual wear. NGC #5965032-005. Estimate: $150-$225.
798. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1733 E, NGC AU 55, finest known in NGC census. S-P46; KM-29a; Cal-910. 6.52 grams. Bold full pillars side with entire tic-tac-doe details clear (very slightly doubled at top), nearly full but off-center cross, very lightly toned and nearly wear-free. NGC #5965032-007. Estimate: $175-$250.
799. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1734 E, NGC XF 45, finest known in NGC census. Good full cross-lions-castles with full date below, full pillars with bold second date and full assayer, traces of black toning in crevices. NGC #5965032-009. Estimate: $150-$225.
S-P46; KM-29a; Cal-911. 6.46 grams.
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800. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1736 E, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. S-P46; KM-29a; Cal-913. 7.00 grams. Frosty and lustrous for a silver cob of this period, with choice full cross and pillars, two bold dates, no evident wear. NGC #5965032-010. Estimate: $300-$450.
801. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1737 E, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census. S-P46; KM-29a; Cal-916. 7.02 grams. Slightly
weak strike but without wear, full pillars-and-waves, most of cross, two dates. NGC #5965032-014. Estimate: $200-$300.
802. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1739 M, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. S-P47; KM-29a; Cal-921. 6.48 grams. Supremely frosty and lustrous for a cob of this period, also with great depth of strike, two dates and assayers, three mintmarks, choice full pillars and cross. NGC #5965032-015. Estimate: $300-$450.
803. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1741 P, NGC MS 64, finest and only example in NGC census. S-P48; KM-29a; Cal-925. 6.61 grams. The cross says it all: Both lions and castles are so sharp and deeply struck, with luster in the crevices and no wear on the tops, as to justify such an unprecedented grade for a chunky cob, the pillars also bold and full, with two dates and assayers and mintmarks. NGC #5965052-001. Estimate: $350-$500.
804. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1745 q, NGC MS 64, finest known in NGC census. S-P50; KM-29a; Cal-933. 6.56 grams. Deep strike with luster in crevices and no wear at all on high points,
rather rare for a chunky cob, the cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves both full and with two full dates and assayers, parts of edge crude (as made). NGC #5965052-002. Estimate: $300-$450.
805. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1652 E post-transitional, 1-PH-6 at top, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census.
Frosty surfaces, nearly devoid of wear (very rare thus), with choice full cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves, all three dates and mintmarks and assayers, bold 1-PH-6. NGC #5965052-014. Estimate: $150-$225. S-P37a; KM-13; Cal-750. 4.08 grams.
806. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real Royal (galano), 1684 VR, unique, NGC VF details / plugged. S-P40; KM-unl (R23 for type); Cal-unl. 3.08 grams. Thin and perfectly round flan, the cross and pillars-and-waves technically full but with some flatness, much legend, black-toned fields, with well-disguised plugged hole at bottom of cross, first example of this unlisted date that we have seen or heard of. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #5964135-003. Estimate: $600-$900.
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807. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real Royal (galano), 1702 Y, very rare, NGC VF details / holed. S-P43a; KM-R28; Cal-526. 3.46 grams. Choice full inner details on a round and even flan (quite a contrast to the regular issues), minimal legend except for third date, which unfortunately is also where a hole was placed, all attractively toned and bold. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #5964135004. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
808. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real Heart, 1734 E, very rare, NGC VF 25, finest and only example in NGC census. S-P46; KM-unl; Cal-550. 3.25 grams. With rich old toning and evident wear, including within the hole that got larger with use, this piece was surely a religious talisman for a long time, and in fact this is its first appearance on the market so far as we can tell (as it is not the Americas/Karon example nor the one in Calicó’s 2008 edition), its appeal for long use no doubt due to its classic shape with large stem and perfect medallic alignment with a second date neatly tucked into the tail. NGC #6205400-001. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
809. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real Royal (galano), 1758, unique, NGC XF details / holed. S-P50a; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 1.69 grams. Very choice bold strike on a round flan of even thickness, the cross and monogram as strong as you could ever hope for (a far cry from the regular issues) and the flan broad enough to allow for a bold date, also very deeply toned all over, with inevitable hole at top of cross, extremely rare as a type and the first and only example of this unlisted date that we have seen or heard of. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection (stated on label). NGC #5964135-005. Estimate: $1,000-up.
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World Coins (silver unless otherwise noted) Albania
810. Albania (struck at the Budapest mint), gold proof essai 50 lekë, 1986, Durazzo Seaport, rare, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo, finest and only example in NGC census. KM-unl (cf. 58 Brilliant and practically flawless (no haze), with scene of sailing ship outside of fort depicting the Albanian port city of Durazzo (Durrës) on the Adriatic Sea, a silver-coin design struck in gold (1 oz) in a mintage of just five pieces. With original box of issue and certificate from the State Bank of Albania. NGC #5965226001. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.
for non-essai in silver). 31.23 grams.
Anguilla
811. Anguilla, 1 “Liberty” dollar, July 11, 1967, counter-
mark on a Mexico City, Mexico, 5 pesos, 1948, Cuauhtémoc, NGC MS 63 (“top pop”). KM-X2. 30.00 grams. Broad flan with nearly all the host-coin details still discernible, muted luster and faint toning, the Anguilla lettering dark and bold as usual, highest grade for this host date and second highest grade for the whole series. The story behind this incuse countermarking is that the editor of the San Francisco Chronicle at the time, a coin collector named Scott Newhall, wanted to raise funds to support Anguilla (which at the time was under the control of neighboring St. Kitts) in a bid to return to the British Commonwealth by selling some 11,600 coins so countermarked, but in the end no more than 3000 coins were released and the maker was stuck with the rest. NGC #5965629-012. Estimate: $200-$300.
Argentina (La Rioja) 812. La Rioja, Argentina, gold 2 escudos, 1842 R, Rosas, NGC AU 58. Janson-53; KM-13; Fr-11. Nice luster and spots of light red toning, bold strike with some high-point wear for the grade, no major marks, popular one-year type honoring the military dictator General Juan Manuel de Rosas. NGC #4824700-001. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
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813. La Rioja, Argentina, 8 reales, 1840 R, “rebel peso,” very rare, NGC XF 40 (“top pop”).
Very deeply toned and faintly lustrous, struck slightly off-center, with no issues for the grade, one of just two in the NGC census (same grade), a particularly rare and desirable one-year type with REPUBLICA instead of CONFEDERADA in legend, as struck by rebel leaders under General Brizuela, governor of the province of La Rioja, breaking from federalist rule and his long-time ally General Juan Manuel de Rosas (governor of Buenos Aires). This famous issue, the key to the Argentina crown series by type, is known in Argentina as the “unitarian” issue versus the normal “federal” issue of 1838-40. NGC #3500283-008. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000. Janson-58; KM-10.
Austria
814. Salzburg, Austria (Holy Roman Empire), taler, Prince-Archbishop Paris von Lodron, 1631, made into a box taler
with ten mica slides. KM-87; Dav-3504. 11.71 grams. Toned XF coin that was hollowed out and made into a box for holding clear mica discs painted with various full-length portraits (mostly women), in addition to two paper discs similarly painted and glued to the insides of the box, the mica discs in fair condition (well used) Estimate: $600-$900.
815. Austria, medallic 2 gulden, dated 1885, Emperor Maximilian, Second Austrian Shooting Festival at Innsbruck, by Scharff and Busson, NGC MS 62. Horsky-6309. Richly toned over muted luster, just a few small marks and tiny spot of dark oxidation on reverse. NGC #3020438-012. Estimate: $400-$600.
Bolivia (colonial) Gold
816. Potosí, Bolivia, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1795 PP, NGC XF 45, finest and only example in NGC census. Janson-74.7; KM-79; Cal-1365. Lustrous and well struck but with lamination
flaw on obverse and lightly worn bust, much scarcer than counterparts from Colombia, Mexico and Peru. NGC #5955320-003. Estimate: $500-$750.
817. Potosí, Bolivia, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1795 PP, NGC AU 55, finest and only example in NGC census. Janson-75.7; KM-78; Cal-1181. Broad
flan with full rims, nice luster, bold strike but with lamination flaws on obverse, light high-point wear, much scarcer than counterparts from Colombia, Mexico and Peru. NGC #5955313-014. Estimate: $400-$600.
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818. Potosí, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1774 JR, 821. Potosí, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, error with NGC AU 55. Janson-63.2; KM-55; Cal-1170. Typically broad flan with frosty details and brilliant luster, minor marks and high-point wear in addition to traces of spotty dark oxidation near reverse rim. Pedigreed to the Espinola collection (stated on label). NGC #2814872-011. Estimate: $300-$450.
819. Potosí, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1776 JR, NGC
VF details / cleaned. Janson-63.4; KM-55; Cal-1172. 26.75 grams. Broad flan with bold rims, light gray toning all over, traces of luster, popular date with US collectors. NGC #5969161-005. Estimate: $200-$300.
820. Potosí, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1809 PJ, NGC AU 58. Janson-86.2; KM-84; Cal-1374. Off-center strike with nice luster and light steely toning, typical weak spot at bottom of crown, back-dated issue struck in 1813. NGC #5965006-013. Estimate: $150-$225.
king’s ordinal as IIV, 1813PJ, NGC XF details / plugged. Janson-86.3.2; KM-84; Cal-1376. Brightly
cleaned, with pimply surface on reverse and some heavy scratches on obverse, in addition to the plugged hole at top, but popular for the egregious error in the king’s ordinal. NGC #5965006-001. Estimate: $200-$300.
822. Potosí, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1813 PJ, NGC AU 58. Janson-86.3.1; KM-84; Cal-1375. Off-center strike on a broad flan with much luster (especially on reverse), somewhat concave with weak center on reverse. NGC #5965006-014. Estimate: $150-$225.
823. Potosí, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1817 PJ, NGC AU 55. Janson-86.7; KM-84; Cal-1381. Nicely toned over luster, center of reverse slightly weak, rather attractive for the grade. NGC #5965006-015. Estimate: $150-$225.
824. Potosí, Bolivia, bust 2 reales, Charles IV, 1804 PJ, NGC MS 66, finest known in NGC census. Janson-78.16; KM-71; Cal-672. Choice bold strike, with lovely rainbow toning over luster, totally devoid of any marks or demonstrable wear, rather rare thus. NGC #4863999-013. Estimate: $500-$750.
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825. Potosí, Bolivia, bust 2 reales, 826. Potosí, Bolivia, bust 1 real, Fer- 827. Potosí, Bolivia, 1/4 real, Charles IV, Charles IV, 1805/4 PJ, rare, NGC MS dinand VII, 1816 PJ, PCGS MS64, 64, finest and only example in NGC finest and only example in PCGS census. Janson-78.17.1; KM-71; Cal-673. Bold census. Janson-89.1; KM-87; KM-87; Cal-633. overdate, choice rainbow toning over lustrous fields and wear-free surfaces, the centers slightly weakly struck, still exceptional overall. NGC #4863999-014. Estimate: $500-$750.
1800, NGC MS 62. Janson-81.7.2; KM-82; Cal-149.
Bold strike with nice toning over muted luster, parts of edge crude (as made), no wear or marks, Highly lustrous and lightly toned, with second finest in NGC census behind a single MS particularly prominent die-polish lines in 63. NGC #5951714-007. Estimate: $200-$300. fields, distinctively large and improperly centered bust, some high points slightly weakly struck, very rare grade for this type (none at NGC). PCGS #31310727. Estimate: $300-$450.
Bolivia (Republic)
828. Potosí, Bolivia, gold 1 scudo, 1835 LM, NGC Mint Error MS 62, obverse lamination, finest known in NGC census. KM-98. Superbly sharp details and luster, also well centered, but with entire
obverse fraught with cracking from de-lamination, officially graded as an error but also higher in grade than any non-error entries in the NGC census. NGC #5961211-002. Estimate: $600-$900.
829. Potosí, Bolivia, 10 soles-sized monetary medal, 1825, Bolívar, NGC MS 61. Burnett-3A2; Fonrobert-9465. 42mm. Obverse with military portrait of Bolívar facing right inside legend SIMON BOLIVAR LIBERTADOR DE COLOMBIA Y DEL PERU .; reverse with Cerro de Potosí with city at base and radiant sunface above within legend POTOSI MANIFIESTA SU GRATITUD AL GENIO DE LA LIBERTAD . 1825 .; reverse variety with vertical sun ray under I of GRATITUD. Impressive in size and importance, as from the first series of Bolivian monetary medals struck after independence, this example with splotchy colorful toning over luster, some very faint hairline scratches. (Note: NGC labeled this erroneously as Fonrobert-9466, the difference being the position of the vertical sun ray in relation to the legend.) NGC #4884748-012. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
830. Potosí, Bolivia, 10 soles-sized monetary medal, 1825,
Chuquisaca, NGC MS 61. Burnett-6A; Fonrobert-9741. Obverse with bust of Bolívar inside legend PADRE DE LA PATRIA SIMON BOLIVAR; reverse with soldier and woman flanking globe inside legend . LA GRATITUD DE CHUQUISACA A SU LIBERTADOR . with 1825 date at bottom. Deep rainbow toning over muted luster, with minimal marks and slight wear on highest points, scarce and desirable issue as from the first series of Bolivian monetary medals struck after independence. (Note: NGC labeled this erroneously as Fonrobert-9740, which refers instead to a higher-weight version.) Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. NGC #4927252-007. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
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831. Potosí, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1834 LM, NGC MS 63 (“top pop”). KM-97. Exceptionally lustrous and frosty, fully detailed strike, some stray marks but nothing distracting, tied with one other for finest in NGC census. NGC #6272344-001. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
835. Potosí, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1859 FJ, PESO 400 Gs in legend, NGC MS 61. KM-138.3. Brightly lustrous, with strong rims and legends but weak in centers (especially the palm tree), light hairlines on bust side and adjustment marks on other, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 65. NGC #5965006-012. Estimate: $125-$200.
832. Potosí, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1836 LM, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census.
KM-97. Highly lustrous and with frosty details, slightly off-center with weakly struck high points, the finest of eighteen in the current census. NGC #6272344-002. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
836. Potosí, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1859 FJ, PESO 400 Gs in legend, NGC AU 58. KM-138.3. Strong luster and bold legends and rims, weak centers (especially the bust), light hairlines. NGC #5965006-010. Estimate: $100-$150.
833. Potosí, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1838 LM, NGC MS 61. KM-97. 837. Potosí, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1860 FJ, date under palm tree, Exceptionally lustrous and with frosty and well-struck details with light rub on high points, minor rim-flaw on bust side. NGC #6272344-003. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
NGC MS 61. KM-138.6. Good luster and even strike, slightly off-center strike with full rims, faint surface hairlines. NGC #5965006-011. Estimate: $100-$150.
834. Potosí, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1851 FM, NGC MS 62. KM-109. 838. Potosí, Bolivia, 4 soles, 1830 JL, NGC MS 63. KM-96a.1. Very bold strike with deep, rich toning over luster, rare type in Mint State, tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 63. NGC #6268663-002. Estimate: $400-$600.
Brightly lustrous with frosty details, slightly weak centers, with minor flaws near rims and on island, tied with eight others for second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 64. NGC #5965006-006. Estimate: $150-$225.
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843. Potosí, Bolivia, medallic 2 soles, 1852/1, Belzu / crimi839. La Paz, Bolivia, 4 soles, 1855 F, La Paz-style head, NGC MS 62. KM-130. Choice luster, nice bust, the palm side with trivial as-made irregularities (especially at rim) and weak center. NGC #5965006-009. Estimate: $150-$225.
nal, coin axis, reeded edge, NGC MS 64. Burnett-43 var (reeded edge); Obverse with seated Liberty, youth and baby looking toward radiant sun at right within legend LOS EMPLEADOS DE POTOSI at top and AL PRESIDENTE . M. Y. BELZU at bottom; reverse with fleeing criminal being chased off a cliff to right by a sword coming from clouds to left within legend LA PROVIDENCIA PERSIGUE EL CRIMEN with date 1852/1 at bottom, reeded edge (overdate and edge not mentioned on label). The inspiration for the fleeing criminal theme was the attempted assassination of Belzu on September 6, 1850. Incipient toning over ample luster, bold strike except for faint central weakness, no marks or wear, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 65 that we know is a different variety (plain edge). NGC #5962267-003. Estimate: $200-$300. Fonrobert-9567 var (overdate).
840. La Paz, Bolivia, 4 soles, 1856 P, NGC MS 61. KM-130. Lustrous, with well-struck bust but palm and parts of legends weak, faint adjustment-marks and die-rust, second highest grade in NGC census behind a pair of MS 63’s. NGC #5965006-007. Estimate: $150-$225.
844. Potosí, Bolivia, medallic 2 soles, 1852/1, Belzu / criminal, coin axis, reeded edge, NGC UNC details / scratches. Burnett-43 var (reeded edge); Fonrobert-9567 var (overdate). 6.55 grams. Obverse
841. Potosí, Bolivia, 4 soles, 1858 FJ, NGC UNC details / reverse cleaned. KM-123.2. Choice luster with incipient toning at rims, well-detailed strike, small scratch below left llama, light surface hairlines. NGC #5965006-002. Estimate: $100-$150.
with seated Liberty with youth and baby looking toward radiant sun at right within legend LOS EMPLEADOS DE POTOSI at top and AL PRESIDENTE . M. Y. BELZU at bottom; reverse with fleeing criminal being chased off a cliff to right by a sword coming from clouds to left within legend LA PROVIDENCIA PERSIGUE EL CRIMEN with date 1852/1 at bottom; reeded edge (overdate and edge not mentioned on label). The inspiration for the fleeing criminal theme is the attempted assassination of Belzu on September 6, 1850. Bold strike with weak centers, lightly toned over luster, innocuous scratches on both sides. NGC #5969161-002. Estimate: $125-$200.
845. Potosí, Bolivia, medallic 1 sol, 1851, Belzu / Consti842. Potosí, Bolivia, 4 soles, 1859 FJ, inverted V for A in BOLIVAR, NGC MS 61. KM-123.3. Good luster and decent strike with faint high-point wear, variety erroneously omitted on label. NGC #5965006-008. Estimate: $150-$225.
tution, medal axis, NGC MS 63, finest and only example in NGC census. Burnett-36 var (medal axis); Fonrobert-9557. 3.60 grams. Obverse with nude angel (Genius) striding right and placing a wreath on bare bust of Belzu on pedestal within legend POTOSI AL YLUSTRE JEFE DE BOLIVIA; reverse with open-book Constitution with lettering CONS / TITU / CION on left page and BOLI / VIANA on right within legend JURADA EN 28 DE OCTUBRE DE with 1851 date at bottom; reeded edge. Choice strike and luster, faintly toned, finest graded at either NGC or PCGS. NGC #5969161-003. Estimate: $200-$300.
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846. Potosí, Bolivia, medallic 1 sol, 1852, Belzu / Bacchus sunface, struck over a cut-down Peruvian Zepita military decoration of 1823, unique, PCGS MS62. Burnett-50; Fonrobert-9570; struck over Fonrobert-9265, Salbach-983. 4.00 grams. Obverse with angel flying to right above clouds, blowing horn to left and holding laurel wreath in left hand encircling VA [in monogram] / BELZU within legend EL DEPARTAMENTO DE POTOSI EN and date 1852 at bottom; reverse with radiant Bacchus sunface inside legend AL PRESIDENTE DELA REPUBLICA; reeded edge. Choice bold strike (but face of Bacchus flat) with matte surfaces without marks or wear, but most important aspect is that faint lettering can be seen in the fields to prove the host was a central disc cut from a very rare (irregularly hexagonal) Peruvian 1823 Battle of Zepita medal (one of which with original ribbon we sold for over $10,000 in Auction 16) from the time of Simón Bolívar, a unique and surprising item indeed. PCGS #43299131. Estimate: $1,000-up.
847. La Paz, Bolivia, medallic 1 sol, 1853, Belzu / mountains / cornucopia, NGC MS 62. Burnett-60A1; Fon-
848. Potosí, Bolivia, medallic 1/2 sol, (1831), America Libre /
Obverse with sun and clouds over mountains with city in foreground, all within legend CASA NACIONAL DE MONEDA DE LA PAZ . ; reverse with cornucopia spilling right with point on altar to left that says LI / BER / TAD, all within legend ERIJIDA POR EL J.MANUEL Y. BELZU. with date 1853 at bottom; reeded edge. Bold strike with full details, faint toning over nice luster, minor rim-flaws. NGC label and census call it “Burnett-57B 2S size” in error. NGC #5962267004. Estimate: $200-$300.
LIBRE; reverse with arms inside legend REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA (matching the design of 1831 issues). The Bacchus face (in smiling form) has been a symbol of the Potosí mint since colonial times and a large version hangs over the entrance to this day. Choice full strike on a broad flan with full rims, satin-smooth fields with lovely toning over luster, no marks or wear except on highest points of the Bacchus face, surely finest known. NGC #5962267-001. Estimate: $300-$450.
robert-9758.
República Boliviana, rare, NGC MS 65. Burnett-unl; Fonrobert-unl. 27.33 grams. Obverse with face of Bacchus inside rays within legend AMERICA
Brazil (colonial) 849. Brazil (Bahia mint), gold 4000 reis, Pedro II, 1696, NGC XF 45. Russo-24; KM-89. 7.97 grams. Bold strike with light, even wear, smooth fields, contrasting toning and sediment around details, tied with two others for finest in NGC census. NGC #5969226-008. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
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850. Brazil (Minas mint), gold 12800 reis, João V, 1728/7-M, NGC MS 61, finest known in NGC census. Russo-unl (cf 284); KM-139. Popular as the largest regular-issue gold coin made in the Americas, this example the finer of just two of this overdate in the NGC census, with muted luster and full rims but centers somewhat weak with adjustment marks (especially the reverse), the overdate quite bold. NGC #4931679-001. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000.
851. Brazil (Bahia mint), gold 6400 reis, José I, 1758-B, NGC MS 66. Russo-388; KM-172.1. Very eye-catching, with near-prooflike brilliance of luster and choiceness of strike, with just one hairline mark on the neck keeping it from an even higher grade, with just one MS 66+ being finer, simply lovely. NGC #4292659-001. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
852. Brazil (Minas Gerais), 960 reis counterstamp (1809, João Prince Regent) on a Potosí, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1799 PP, NGC XF 45, c/s UNC strong. Russo-450; KM-242. Broad
flan (typical for this host), off-center obverse, very lightly toned, the full counterstamp desirably away from the rims to enable a fully visible host date. NGC #5961757-004. Estimate: $500-$750.
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Canada
853. Canada, platinum matte proof 5-coin Polar Bear set dated 1999 in original Royal Canadian Mint box with COA: $50, $25, $10, $5, and $1. Fr-B50-B54. Box: 6-1/2” x 4-1/2”. Low-
mintage set (just 299 made) of pure platinum coins weighing 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/10 and 1/20 oz respectively (APW 1.9 oz), all with queen on obverse and polar bear on reverse, all lustrous Gen UNC with perfect surfaces, no marks or wear. With original certificate and outer box printed with “1999 Platinum Polar Bear Set.” Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
Chile (colonial)
Special Offering of Bust Gold from the Luz (1752), all from the Sotheby’s Auction of March 1993
854. Santiago, Chile, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1750 J, NGC MS 62 PL / La Luz (1752), ex-Sotheby’s (1993). Cal-822; KM-3. Spectacular mirrorlike luster with minimal marks, a couple spots of central weakness as usual, a very flashy and choice specimen, fully deserving of its PL (“prooflike”) designation, with desirable original auction pedigree. Pedigreed to the Luz (1752) and to the Sotheby’s (New York) “Uruguayan Treasure of the River Plate” auction of March 1993, with original lot-tag #323 (1/2). NGC #5961243-004 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
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855. Santiago, Chile, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1750 J, NGC MS 62 / La Luz (1752), ex-Sotheby’s (1993). Cal822; KM-3. Good luster, with typical central weak spots, reverse slightly off-center, encrustation in crevices, desirable original auction pedigree. Pedigreed to the Luz (1752) and to the Sotheby’s (New York) “Uruguayan Treasure of the River Plate” auction of March 1993, with original lot-tag #321 (1/2). NGC #5961243-003 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
856. Santiago, Chile, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1750 J, NGC MS 61 PL / La Luz (1752), ex-Sotheby’s (1993). Cal-822; KM-3. Brightly lustrous (per the PL designation) in butter-yellow gold, with typical central weak spots, full rims, desirable original auc-
tion pedigree. Pedigreed to the Luz (1752) and to the Sotheby’s (New York) “Uruguayan Treasure of the River Plate” auction of March 1993, with original lot-tag #323 (1/2). NGC #5961243-005 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
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857. Santiago, Chile, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1750 J, NGC MS 61 / La Luz (1752), ex-Sotheby’s (1993). Cal-822;
KM-3. Good strike (minimal central weakness) with full rims, slightly muted luster, encrustation in crevices, off-center strike, desirable original auction pedigree. Pedigreed to the Luz (1752) and to the Sotheby’s (New York) “Uruguayan Treasure of the River Plate” auction of March 1993, with original lot-tag #318. NGC #5961243-001 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
858. Santiago, Chile, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1750 J, NGC MS 61 / La Luz (1752), ex-Sotheby’s (1993). Cal-822; KM-3. Choice full rims and bold strike with only minor central weakness, mostly strong luster, encrustation in crevices, desirable original auc-
tion pedigree. Pedigreed to the Luz (1752) and to the Sotheby’s (New York) “Uruguayan Treasure of the River Plate” auction of March 1993, with original lot-tag #321 (1/2). NGC #5961243-002 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
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859. Santiago, Chile, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1749 J, NGC MS 61 / La Luz (1752), ex-Sotheby’s (1993). Cal-740; KM-2. Strong luster, bold strike with only minor central weakness, a few light marks and much encrustation in crevices, desirable original auction pedigree. Pedigreed to the Luz (1752) and to the Sotheby’s (New York) “Uruguayan Treasure of the River Plate” auction of March 1993, with original lot-tag #373. NGC #5961243-006 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
860. Santiago, Chile, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1750/5 J, NGC MS 61 PL / La Luz (1752), ex-Sotheby’s (1993), Plate Coin. Cal-742; KM-2. Brightly lustrous (per the PL
designation), strong strike with just the bottom of the crown weak, traces of encrustation in crevices, desirable original auction pedigree. Pedigreed to the Luz (1752) and to the Sotheby’s (New York) “Uruguayan Treasure of the River Plate” auction of March 1993, with original lot-tag #375, plated in catalog. NGC #5961243-011 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
861. Santiago, Chile, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1750/5 J, NGC MS 61 / La Luz (1752), ex-Sotheby’s (1993). Cal-742; KM2. Slightly muted luster but satin-smooth surfaces, slightly off-center reverse with weak center as usual, traces of encrustation in crevices, desirable original auction pedigree. Pedigreed to the Luz (1752) and to the Sotheby’s (New York) “Uruguayan Treasure of the River Plate” auction of March 1993, with original lot-tag #371. NGC #5961243-010 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
862. Santiago, Chile, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1750/5 J, NGC MS 60 PL / La Luz (1752), ex-Sotheby’s (1993), Plate Coin. Cal-742; KM-2. Brightly lustrous (per the PL designation) with typical light marks, slightly off-center reverse with minor weakness in center, much encrustation in crevices, desirable original auction pedigree. Pedigreed to the Luz (1752) and to the Sotheby’s (New York) “Uruguayan Treasure of the River Plate” auction of March 1993, with original lot-tag #368, plated in catalog. NGC #5961243-007 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
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863. Santiago, Chile, gold bust 4 escudos,
Ferdinand VI, 1750/5 J, NGC MS 60 PL / La Luz (1752), ex-Sotheby’s (1993). Cal-
742; KM-2. Brightly lustrous (per the PL designation) with typical light marks, slightly off-center reverse with minor weakness in center, much encrustation in crevices, desirable original auction pedigree. Pedigreed to the Luz (1752) and to the Sotheby’s (New York) “Uruguayan Treasure of the River Plate” auction of March 1993, with original lot-tag #370. NGC #5961243-009 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
864. Santiago, Chile, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1750/5 J, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage / La Luz (1752), ex-Sotheby’s (1993). Cal-742; KM-2. Matte sur-
faces with luster remaining in legends, typically weak centers, traces of encrustation in crevices, desirable original auction pedigree. Pedigreed to the Luz (1752) and to the Sotheby’s (New York) “Uruguayan Treasure of the River Plate” auction of March 1993, with original lot-tag #369. NGC #5961243-008 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
Gold
865. Santiago, Chile, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1751J, NGC UNC details / env damage, cleaned, La Luz (1752).
Cal-824; KM-3. 27.07 grams. Fully struck-up UNC (rare without central weakness) but left in its uncleaned state in order to preserve the fascinating barnacle “footprints” and “eggs” (like snakeskin) and red staining, a unique and attractive item, especially as now “slabbed” with a shipwreck label. From the Luz (1752), pedigreed to the Fernandina collection (both stated on label). NGC #5965184-004 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
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Busts
866. Santiago, Chile, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII transitional (“admiral” bust), 1809 FJ, NGC AU 58. Cal-1862; KM-72. Typically
bold strike with light toning around details, muted luster, minor lamination flaws on bust, desirable type. Pedigreed to the Espinola collection (stated on label). NGC #5845195-006. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
870. Santiago, Chile, bust 8 reales, Charles IV (bust of Charles III), 1790 DA, NGC XF 40. Cal-1017; KM-39. Deeply toned and nice original “skin,” a couple old dents in obverse fields, rare and desirable transitional type. NGC #5961212-002. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
867. Santiago, Chile, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1814 FJ, NGC AU 55.
Cal-1871; KM-78.
Choice toning and luster for the grade, with faint hairlines and bust slightly weak, minor lamination flaws on reverse rim. NGC #4916896005. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
871. Santiago, Chile, bust 4 reales, Charles IV, 1808/7 FJ, NGC AU 55. Cal-872; KM-60. Choice toning and luster for the assigned grade (second highest in NGC census), struck very slightly off-center but with bold details, just the highest points slightly weak (perhaps mistaken for wear), quite attractive and desirable. NGC #5943931002. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
868. Santiago, Chile, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV (bust of Charles III), 1805 FJ, very rare, NGC F 15 (“top pop”). Cal-1422; KM-53. Very broad flan (reverse slightly off-center), with good toning and luster in legends, the bust and parts of rims weak, overall closer to VF in our opinion but rare in any grade (only two in the NGC census, both at this grade), very low mintage of 646 pieces. NGC #5955312-002. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
869. Santiago, Chile, bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII (bust of
Charles IV), 1814 FJ, NGC XF 45. Cal-1567; KM-76. Good luster for the assigned grade, also nice strike with strong rims, lightly toned, scarce issue (mintage of 1152 pieces). NGC #5961211-001. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
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Chile (Republic)
876. Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1878, NGC MS 65+, finest 872. Santiago, Chile, gold 8 escudos, 1850 LA, MARZO on known in NGC census. KM-142.1. 25.03 grams. Frosty with luster, edge, NGC AU 53. KM-105. 26.97 grams. Light, even wear, muted luster and smooth surfaces. NGC #5961961-008. Estimate: $1,500$2,250.
minimal bagmarks, single finest of 30 current entries in the NGC census. NGC #5965627-004. Estimate: $200-$300.
873. Santiago, Chile, “volcano” 1 real, 1834 IJ, NGC MS 63. Choice luster and light toning, satin-smooth fields, also a great strike with strong rims on both sides, scarce and desirable single-year type in this denomination, tied for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 65. NGC #5961187-005. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
KM-91.
877. Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1881, NGC MS 64. KM-142.1. 25.00 grams. Brightly lustrous with minimal bagmarks only. NGC #5965627-005. Estimate: $200-$300.
874. Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1869, NGC MS 63. KM-142.1. 878. Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1882, NGC MS 63+. KM-142.1. 25.00 grams Frosty and lustrous with no wear and minimal bagmarks, bold rims, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 66. NGC #5965627-002. Estimate: $200-$300.
25.00 grams. Strong luster with traces of rainbow toning on condor
875. Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1877, MS 65+, finest known
879. Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1884, NGC MS 64. KM-142.1.
in NGC census. KM-142.1. 25.01 grams. Frosty and lustrous, devoid of marks or wear, the single finest of 48 current entries in the NGC census. NGC #5965627-003. Estimate: $200-$300.
side only, bagmarks on other side. NGC #5965627-007. Estimate: $200-$300.
25.01 grams. Frosty luster, light bagmarks and minor rim-bump. NGC
#5965627-009. Estimate: $200-$300.
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880. Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1884, NGC MS 63+. KM-142.1. 881. Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1889, NGC MS 64. KM-142.1.
25.03 grams. Gorgeous golden toning over luster on condor side, minimal bagmarks on arms side. NGC #5965627-010. Estimate: $200-$300.
25.01 grams. Brilliant luster and practically no bagmarks, near top grade.
NGC #5965627-011. Estimate: $200-$300.
882. Santiago, Chile, copper 1 centavo, 1898/81, NGC MS 64 BN, finest known in NGC
census. KM-146a. Even dark-brown color all over, the surfaces matte but all smooth, just a few old marks keeping it from an even higher grade. NGC #5928786-015. Estimate: $200-$300.
China (Republic)
883. China, dollar, (1912), Sun Yat-sen, lower five-pointed stars, Nanjing mint, PCGS MS62. KM-Y319; L&M-42. Incredibly colorful toning over luster on obverse, the reverse just lustrous, with minimal marks and no wear, highly desirable commemorative of the birth of Republic of China, overall much prettier than some pieces with a higher assigned grade. PCGS #42924016. Estimate: $10,000-up.
884. China, yuan, Year 3 (1914), Yuan Shih-kai, PCGS MS63. KM-Y329, L&M-63. Vivid rainbow toning over luster on obverse, the reverse just lustrous, practically no marks or wear, its unique toning a standout compared to others (even in higher grade), popular issue showing President (and later Emperor) Yuan Shih-kai on obverse. PCGS #42924017. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
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Colombia (colonial) Cobs
885. Cartagena, Colombia, cob 8 reales, 1621, assayer A to right, mintmark RN to left, ex-”Dry Tortugas wreck” (ca. 1622), extremely rare, PCGS VF details / environmental damage, Oceans Odyssey Plate Coin, Boletín Numismático Cover Coin.
Restrepo-M41.1; S-C2; KM-3.2; Cal-1229. 12.68 grams. Very broad flan with choice full cross-lions-castles and all-important 21 of date at 11-12 o’clock,
the nearly full shield equally well detailed with clear assayer A to right, just inside PHIL- of king’s name, most of crown at top, mintmark not visible but known to be RN to left (no denomination), attractively toned over moderately corroded surfaces all over, widely acknowledged as the nicest of just four clearly dated specimens known of this first issue of Cartagena, all lost on the 1622 Fleet and curiously recovered from separate wrecksites, namely the Atocha and the “Dry Tortugas wreck,” which some believe was the Portuguese-built Buen Jesus y Nuestra Señora del Rosario (read the accompanying book to learn more about the salvage and research behind this wreck). Three of the known specimens are nicknamed after the owners who held them when the 1621 date was confirmed, this one being the “Zucker specimen” after collector Samuel Zucker of Florida, who wrote an article about two of the coins (in addition to one from the same dies but without visible date owned by Herman Blanton) in a pair of 2005 articles in Coin World and PLVS VLTRA newsletter. A third clearly dated specimen, known as the Pearson specimen, was discovered shortly thereafter and offered in Sedwick Auction 3 in 2008 (lot 121), and then a fourth (unnamed) was sold in Sedwick Auction 8 in 2010 (lot 516). Those coins and the other clearly dated specimen in Zucker’s article—known as the Sinclair specimen—all came from the Atocha, as did Blanton’s undated piece. In his articles Zucker emphasized that he diligently searched for other specimens and found no others with visible dates despite several obverse matches, crucially lacking a pomegranate in the shield as opposed to similar 1622 issues WITH pomegranate that Jorge Proctor has proven were made in Bogotá (Boletín Numismático #105, 2nd semester 2018). In any case the present piece is the only one to be officially certified and encapsulated by PCGS, a befitting honor for what is effectively Colombia’s very first “dollar,” its sale well timed for the 3rd International Convention of Historians and Numismatists in Cartagena this December. From the “Dry Tortugas wreck” (ca. 1622), with original Seahawk certificate 91-1A-2081.0099 and Sedwick certificate from 2004, Plate Coin on page 187 of Oceans Odyssey 3 (2013), by Odyssey Marine Exploration, also featured in a DailyMail.com article of April 4, 2013 by Hugo Gye, and featured on the cover of Boletín Numismático issue 110 (2nd semester 2021), a copy of which accompanies this lot. PCGS #4268766. Estimate: $10,000-up.
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886. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 8 reales, 1634 (?) (A), quadrants of cross transposed. Restrepo-M44.15; S-B5; KM-3.3; Cal-1540. 23.78 grams. Solid flan despite corrosion on shield side (probably from the
Concepción of 1641), the shield still full, and with nearly full crown above, but slightly doubled, with clear denomination VIII to right, the NR-A to left not visible but known for this date, full but centrally weak cross with full 163 and very bottom of 4 of date in legend, distinctive lions, VF details overall, darkly toned. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
888. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P below denomination IIII to right, mintmark NR to left, upper half of shield transposed (1627-32), unique, PCGS XF detail / water damage, ex-Eldorado. Restrepo-M35.3 var; S-B4; KM-unl (2.2 for type); Cal-unl (Type 267). 12.87 grams. Choice full shield and cross with sharp details, clear N(R) to left and IIII-P to right, silvery but with a couple darker spots, evidently solid despite its shipwreck origin (probably Concepción of 1641), with very eye-catching transposition error that is so far unique and unlisted. Pedigreed to the Eldorado collection (Stack’s Bowers auction of January 2018), with original lot-tag 11053, and to the Gran Colombia collection. PCGS #85753750. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
889. Cartagena, Colombia, cob 4 reales, 1634, assayer E
887. Bogotá or Cartagena, Colombia, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, below mintmark C to right, very rare. Restrepo-M36.8; S-C3; KM-unl assayer not visible, mintmark RN to left outside of denomination IIII, no Flanders-Tirol in shield, unique, ex-Lasser (Coinage of El Peru Plate), Restrepo Plate. Restrepo-M35.10; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 11.68 grams. This well-pedigreed coin continues to defy definitive attribution. It is unique both for the omission of Flanders and Tyrol in the shield and for the fact that the mintmark R(N), which seems to indicate Cartagena mint but could instead be from Pinto’s RN-P issue of 1629 only (known in 2 escudos), appears upright and to the left of the vertical denomination IIII to the left of the shield, which is rather off-center but nearly full, a barely visible pomegranate at the bottom also indicative of Bogotá mint. The cross on the other side is full and well centered but double-struck, with lions and castles in proper quadrants (more characteristic of Cartagena). Nicely toned all over and no worse than AVF for wear, this coin has frustrated all experts so far, and until we see another from the same dies but with more visible information (like date or assayer), we will never know for sure which mint produced it. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection, Plate Coin on p. 76 of Restrepo’s Coins of Colombia (2012), Plate Coin on p. 128 of Lasser’s article “Silver Cobs of Colombia, 1622-1748” in The Coinage of El Peru (1988), also pedigreed to the Christensen auction of December 1980 (lot 493) and to the Ponterio auction of January 2005, with original lot-tag #774. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
(2.4 for type); Cal-unl (Type 261). 13.53 grams. Thick, round flan with full +C+E+ to right of 100% full shield, also good full cross with full final 4 and clear 3 of date in legend (this date unconfirmed in Restrepo, possibly unique), toned AVF. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection, with collector’s tag. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
890. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 2 reales, Philip IV, assayer P below denomination II to right, mintmark NR to left, lions and castles transposed in shield and cross (1627-30), ex-Lasser, KM Plate. Restrepo-M28.3; S-B4; KM-6.1; Cal-Type 250. 6.30 grams. Odd-shaped flan with choice full cross and shield, clear N.R. to left and II.P. to right, very nicely toned AVF, attractive but lacking a visible date. Pedigreed to the Joseph R. Lasser collection (Ponterio auction of January 2006, lot 387) and to the Gran Colombia collection, with collector’s tag, also Plate Coin in Krause-Mishler’s Standard Catalog references. Estimate: $500-$750.
891. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 1 real, Philip IV, assayer A below mintmark NR
to left (1632-42), very rare. Restrepo-M20.18; S-B5; KM-5; Cal-Type 209. 3.04 grams. Nicely
toned XF with well-detailed full shield and cross (the latter with castles and lions in proper quadrants), full NR-A to left, flat peripheries and odd old gouge or natural flaw below shield. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
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892. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 1 real, 1653 R, mintmark N below P-LV-S, rare, NGC AU 53, ex-Eldorado and Nesmith Plate (both stated on label), finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-M24.9; S-B7; KM-9; Cal-778. 3.49 grams. Choice grade with sharp details
(and even some traces of luster) despite doubling on both sides, the shield and pillars nevertheless full and with clear 653 of date on pillars side (10-11 o’clock in legend), the doubling curiously causing the top-right lion to drop to the bottom quadrant, making the shield look like both bottom quadrants have lions. Pedigreed to the Eldorado collection (Stack’s Bowers auction of January 2018, lot 11102) and plated in Robert Nesmith’s 1958 article “A Hoard of the First Silver Coins of Nuevo Reino de Granada,” coin #10b on plate XXXI and in a line drawing on page 527. NGC #4917432-001. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
896. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 1/2 real, no assayer (Arce), Charles II posthumous with Philip V monogram (17001714), rare. Restrepo-M54.1; S-B11; KM-B8; Cal-
893. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 1 real, Philip IV, assayer not visible (R), mintmark N below P-LV-S (early 1650s), rare. Bold full pillars, well centered but with date off the flan, off-center and somewhat flat shield with most of crown above, round flan, AVF with lots of small marks, contrasting black toning in crevices. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
Restrepo-M24; S-B7; KM-9; Cal-Type 211. 3.42 grams.
894. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 1/2 real, 1662, assayer not visible (R), rare. RestrepoM16.6; S-B7; KM-8; Cal-615. 1.06 grams. Most of cross
struck off-center to enable a fairly clear 1662 date in legend (also with castles and lions in proper quadrants, unlike the Restrepo example), the monogram side also off-center but also rather weak, all dark and somewhat corroded from salvage, Fine details. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
895. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 1/2 real,
Type 59. 1.55 grams. Well-detailed XF+ but with both the monogram and cross struck off-center, in the case of the former enabling a full CARO to right and LV(S) below to be visible in the legend, also with bold full HISPANIA(RVM) on the cross side (but no visible date), castles and lions in proper quadrants, the fields lightly toned. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
897. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 1/2 real, Philip V, no assayer (1716-1721), proper quadrants. Restrepo-M68.1; S-B12; KM-B8; Cal-Type 60. 1.35 grams. Full monogram with part of king’s name and ordinal -PVS V below, choice bottom half of cross (nice castle and lion in proper quadrants) with bold (HISP)ANIARVM in legend, toned and slightly porous XF. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
898. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 1/2 real, Philip V, no assayer (1716-1721), quadrants of cross transposed. Restrepo-M68.1; S-B12; KM-B8; Cal-Type 60. 1.22 grams. Very bold full monogram and cross, the latter with lions and castles (transposed) in a unique style, parts of PHILIPVS visible on obverse, toned but lightly corroded XF. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1702, no assayer (Arce), Charles II posthumous with Philip V monogram, unique. Restrepo-M54.1; S-B11; KM-B8; Cal-324 (under Ph. V). 1.51 grams. The Bogotá coinage of the period of 1700-2 is
rather chaotic, providing for an interesting study in gold but with very little silver known. Many of the coins show both Charles II (posthumous) and the new king Philip V in the legends. This currently unique discovery piece has a full and bold but off-center Philip monogram with clear -LVS II for Charles II in the legend on that side, the cross also bold and off-center (with castles and lions in proper quadrants) enabling a bold HISP- but also a nearly full final digit 2 of the date followed by a full ornament x in the legend, first we have seen or heard of, AXF with deeply toned fields. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
899. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 1/2 real, Philip V, assayer S to right, mintmark F to left, quadrants of cross transposed (1726), very rare. Restrepo-M68.2; S-B13; KM-B8; Cal-Type 60. 1.29 grams.
Nearly full monogram with full .F. to left, .+. above, and 72 of date below, which Restrepo attributes to 1726 and says “three known” (not including this one), the cross also nearly full with second mintmark F to left and distinctive lions and castles in transposed quadrants (also with characteristic x below cross), toned and somewhat porous VF. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
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900. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip V, no assayer (1649-57), rare, PCGS VF30, finest and only example in PCGS census, ex-Eldorado. Restrepo-M14.1; KM-unl; Cal-530. Thick and sharply cut flan with deeply struck full castle and lion (the latter choice), darkly toned in crevices, that match known 8R issues of 16512, although the official mint records published by Barriga-Villalba in 1969 (Historia de la Casa de Moneda, Vol III, page 533) clearly state that 1/4R around this time (i.e., with this castle and lion) were only struck in the years 1649 (from which we have no 8 reales to compare with) and 1657 (whose 8 reales have a different castle and lion). Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection and to the Eldorado collection (Stack’s Bowers auction of January 2018, lot 11129). PCGS #84931112. Estimate: $500-up.
903. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip V or Louis I, no assayer (1724-9), very rare. Restrepo-unl; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 0.68 gram. Choice, darkly toned XF specimen with corded border and distinctive castle (full) and lion (off-center) that match known 8R of 1722, but Barriga-Villalba’s Historia de la Casa de Moneda (1969), Vol III, page 537, records that 1/4R of this type were only struck in 1724, 1726 and 1729, first example we have seen (but also see next lot and lot 908). Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $500-up.
904. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip V or Louis I, no assayer (1724-9), very rare. Restrepo-unl; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 0.74 gram.
901. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Charles II, no assayer (1691-5), very rare. Restrepo-unl; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 0.63 gram. Choice full castle and lion that match the known 8 reales of assayer Arce, and we note that Barriga-Villalba’s Historia de la Casa de Moneda (1969), Vol III, page 535, states that 1/4R around this time (i.e., with this castle and lion) were made only in 1691 and 1695, darkly toned all over, XF or better for grade, first example we have seen. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $500-up.
Squarish flan with bold full lion, nearly full but off-center castle with bold corded border, the castle and lion punches similar but not identical to those on the 8R of 1722, so probably struck in a different year from the previous lot, noting that 1/4R of this type were only struck in 1724, 1726 and 1729 (Barriga Vol III page 537), first example we have seen. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $500-up.
905. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip V, no assayer
902. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (1704-8), rare. Restrepo-M53.2; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 0.92 gram. Broad flan with choice full castle and lion of a distinctive style matching the 8 reales of 1703, but we note that Barriga-Villalba’s Historia de la Casa de Moneda (1969), Vol III, page 536, states that 1/4R around this time (i.e., with this castle and lion) were made only in 1704, 1705, 1707 and 1708, bold VF with contrasting toning on fields. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $500-up.
(1740s), very rare. Restrepo-unl; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 0.62 gram. Lightly toned XF+ with choice full lion and castle that match the 8E (gold) issues of 1746 but not the 8R issues of 1742, the exact date unfortunately indeterminate because the official records in Barriga-Villalba (Historia de la Casa de Moneda, 1969, Vol III, page 538) does not record the specific denominations made in silver cobs after 1742, this example the first we have seen. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $500-up.
906. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip V(?), assayer not visible, rare. Restrepo-unl; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 0.41 gram. Salvaged VF
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with full but off-center castle and lion that we cannot positively match with any larger coins to determine time period, although the style fits late Philip V or possibly Ferdinand VI, darkly toned fields. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $500-up.
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907. Bogotá, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Ferdinand VI, no assayer, lion facing right (ca. 1751), very rare. Restrepo-unl; KM-unl; Cal-Type 9. 0.74 gram. XF or better, with corded
border visible above the bold full castle and around the crude lion (both off-center), the castle and lion punches matching known 8E (gold) of 1751 (no records in Barriga-Villalba between 1748 and 1755), in particular the right-facing lion. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $500-up.
908. Bogotá, Colombia, cob mitad of a 1/4 real (?), Philip V, no assayer (1724-9), very rare. Restrepo-unl; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 0.44 gram. The concept of an official “1/8 real” in the form of a half-weight
1/4 real is based on an article by Herman Blanton in the November/ December 2015 issue of NI Bulletin (Vol 50, Nos 11-12), in which the author cites Barriga-Villalba’s mint records (Historia de la Casa de Moneda, 1969, Vol III, page 537) that state “cuartillos y mitades” were struck in the year 1726, another theory being that “mitades” (“halves”) actually refers to 1/2R, which are known for this date without any other reference to them in the documents, in which case half-weight 1/4R like this one were simply cut down after striking (or corroded). In any case, the present example bears corded borders and choice full castle and lion that match those on the known 8R of 1722 (but see lot 903 above for Barriga-Villalba record showing 1/4R were made in 1724, 1726 and 1729 only), darkly toned XF with light surface porosity. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $500-up.
909. Bogotá, Colombia, cob mitad of a 1/4 real (?), Ferdinand VI, no assayer (1748-55), very rare. Restrepo-unl; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 0.36 gram. Square-cut flan of half-1/4R weight (see previous lot for explanation), dark XF with slight porosity, no borders, with very choice full castle and lion that match or at least resemble the latest cob issues and even the milled coins under Ferdinand VI (no records in Barriga between 1748 and 1755), first example we have seen or heard of. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $500-up.
Gold
910. Bogotá, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, “rat nose,” 1762 JV, very rare, NGC AU 55 (finest known in
NGC census). Restrepo-71.1; Cal-2079; KM-41. With light red toning over luster in legends, choice strike (just slightly off-center, but rims still full), with only light wear and marks per the assigned grade, very rare first date of the historically important first issue to depict Charles III (albeit in a less-than-flattering “rat nose” version) and not to be confused with the relatively less rare Ferdinand VI-portrait pieces of the same date, this date significantly missing in Karon, Eliasberg, Caballero de las Yndias, Norweb and Ortiz, with only one example (Eldorado) graded higher by PCGS (AU58). NGC #5935256-001. Estimate: $7,000-up.
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911. Popayán, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 914. Bogotá, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV 1773 JS, NGC MS 61 (“top pop”). Restrepo-73.8; Cal-2039; KM-50.2. Nice bold strike, some original luster (mostly on reverse) and also traces of toning and sediment in crevices, tied with one other for finest in NGC census. NGC #5943932-008. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
912. Bogotá, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1785 JJ, dot between J’s, NGC AU 58.
Restrepo-72.30; Cal-2119;
KM-50.1a. Nice strike and ample luster, with splashes of light red toning
on reverse, light high-point wear. NGC # 5960759-001. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
913. Bogotá, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1787JJ, dot between J’s. Restrepo-72.34; Cal-2122; KM-50.1a. 26.97 grams. Bright AU with original luster at rims, faint wear and marks. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV/III), 1789 JJ, NGC XF 45. Restrepo-95.2; Cal-1715; KM-53.1. Good strike with deep
red toning on fields, turning purplish around details, not much wear but some marks, per the grade, also slight vertical flan-bulge in front of bust. Pedigreed to the Espinola collection (stated on label). NGC #5845195-003. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
915. Bogotá, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1794 JJ, two dots before assayers. Restrepo-97.10a; Cal-1726; KM-62.1. 27.01 grams. UNC details with test-mark in edge, bright and sharply detailed all over, slightly grainy surfaces but lustrous. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
916. Popayán, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1795 JF, NGC AU 58. Restrepo-98.10; Cal-1667; KM-62.2. Good strike, choice luster for the grade, with no wear but some light marks in fields. Pedigreed to the Espinola collection (stated on label). NGC #5845195001. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
917. Bogotá, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1801 JJ, NGC AU 58. Restrepo-97.25; Cal-1738; KM-62.1. Nice strike on smallish flan (rims incomplete), nice luster and hints of red toning. NGC #5948655-004. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
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Busts
918. Popayán, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1802 JF, NGC MS 61. Restrepo-98.24; Cal-1676; KM-62.2. Bold but slightly off-center strike, rather lustrous for the grade, splashed with purplish-red toning over faint surface hairlines, rather pretty overall. NGC # 5960759-002. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
922. Honda, Colombia, 4 reales-sized proclamation medal,
Ferdinand VII, 1808, corded edge, rare, NGC AU 53 (“top pop”). Restrepo-10 (p. 129); Herrera-22; Medina-304. 35mm. Obverse with
crowned double-headed eagle on bridge within legend PROCLAMACION DE LA UILLA DE HONDA with date 1808 at bottom (flanked by crosses-fleury); reverse with crowned arms above MAGNO IN ORTU / MAJORIN IMPERIO / MAXIMO.IN SE / IPSO. within legend [rosette] FERNANDO.VII.REY DE ESPANA.Y DE INDIAS. Lovely rich rainbow toning, minimal marks and wear for the assigned grade, very attractive overall, tied with one other for finest in NGC census. NGC #6272343-002. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
919. Bogotá, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1812/1 JF. Restrepo-127.12; Cal-1842; KM-66.2. 26.80 grams. Bold and frosty AU with traces of luster but mostly covered
with a matte haze, one spot of vivid color, very weak crown, the edge slightly rough. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
923. Popayán, Colombia, 4 reales-sized proclamation medal,
Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), corded edge, rare, 1808, NGC MS 61, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-22 (p. 130);
Fonrobert-8218; Herrera-49; Medina-344. 32mm. Obverse with armored bust
920. Popayán, Colombia, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1780 SF, 8/9 in date (unique). Restrepo-unl (cf. 54.18); Cal-unl (cf 1423); KM-unl (48.2 for type). 3.34 grams. Problem-free AXF with traces of luster,
off-center reverse, minor edge-flaw (natural, not a bump), but most important is the date with clear 7/7 and 8/9, unlisted and the first we have seen or heard of. Estimate: $250-up.
921. Popayán, Colombia, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV/III, 1789/8 SF, NGC AU 53. Restrepo-83.1; Cal-1144; KM-unl (54.1 for type). Nice luster for the assigned grade, with bold legends, parts of rims crude (as made), clear overdate and over-ordinal. NGC #4931634-001. Estimate: $300-$450.
of Charles IV [sic] flanked by TIBI and FIDES above ET AMOR* within legend PREDILECTUS HISP [rosette]ET IND [rosette] REX [radiant rosette] FERDINANDUS VII [rosette]; reverse with mountains and city within legend [rosette] PROCLAMATUS [rosette] IN [rosette] CIVIT [rosette] POPAIENENSI [rosette]. Light steely toning over luster, minimal high-point wear, rim-flaw at about 3 o’clock, the finer of just two in the NGC census. NGC #6272342-001. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
924. Popayán, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1810 JF, NGC XF 45, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-114.1; Cal-895; KM-70.2. Lustrous and lightly toned,
struck a bit off-center and with adjustment marks on bust, still the best of four in the current NGC census. NGC #5951714-001. Estimate: $1,500-up.
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925. Bogotá, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1797, NGC AU 53, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-75.3; Cal-163; KM-63. Bright and frosty, boldly struck, just some
light hairlines in fields, crude rims (as made). NGC #6272080-001. Estimate: $200-$300.
926. Bogotá, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1810, curved date, NGC
927. Popayán, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1816, NGC MS 62.
AU 55, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-100.5b;
Restrepo-101.1; Cal-295; KM-67.1. Bold strike with nice luster on slightly grainy surfaces, arc of purplish-blue toning near top of reverse. NGC #6272080-003. Estimate: $200-$300.
Cal-288; KM-67.1. Bold strike (including rims) with frosty lion and castle
against deeply rainbow-toned fields, interesting variety with the date curved to follow the contour of the rim (not mentioned on label). NGC #6272080-002. Estimate: $200-$300.
Colombia (Cartagena “imitation cobs”)
928. Cartagena, Colombia, copper “imitation cob” 2 reales, fantasy date “100” (ca. 1815), struck over State of Cartagena provisional 2 reales dated 1813, rare, NGC AU 55 BN, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-118.1; Cal-unl; KM-unl. Off-center overstrike with traces of the host visible, including a clear 181 and weak but certain final digit 3 of the date on the cross side, dark and a bit unevenly struck but choice in terms of grade. NGC #4332661-011 Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
929. Cartagena, Colombia, copper “imitation cob” 2 reales, fantasy date “800” (ca. 1815), struck over State of Cartagena provisional 2 reales dated 1814, rare, NGC VF 35 BN. Restrepo-118.1; Cal-unl; KM-unl. Rare type issued by Viceroy Montalvo, highly desirable example for the fact that so much of the host’s original obverse is visible, including the full date 1814 and CARTAGENA on the pillars side, with the fantasy date 800 of the new design also full and clear, very dark but with reddish fields. (Note the NGC label attributes it to Cartagena 1814 without mention of the overstrike, also it was graded long ago and now is possibly closer to AU by today’s standards.) Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. NGC #2115362-010. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
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930. Cartagena, Colombia, copper “imitation cob” 2 reales, fantasy date “880” (ca. 1815), struck over State of Cartagena
provisional 2 reales (1813-4), rare, NGC AU 58. Restrepo-118.1; Cal-unl; KM-unl. Uneven strike with only traces of host detail visible (date not visible), darkly toned fields, high grade (in fact, technically it should be the finest in the NGC census ahead of lot 928 above, but NGC put it in a new category by itself as “Siege of Cartagena”). Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. NGC #6271292-001. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
931. Cartagena, Colombia, copper “imitation cob” 1/2 real, no date (ca. 1815), struck over State of Cartagena provisional 1/2 real (1812-13), very rare, NGC VF 25 BN. Restrepo-108.1; Cal-unl; KM-unl. Crude overstrike but with full monogram and (off-center) cross, the latter with much of ESTADO DE CARTAGENA visible but not the host date, darkly toned, small edge-split. NGC #6272339-001. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
932. Cartagena, Colombia, low-silver “imitation cob” 1/2 real, no date (ca. 1815), very rare. Restrepo-108.2; Cal-unl; KM-unl. 0.94 gram. Choice
933. Cartagena, Colombia, low-silver “im-
example with full and well-detailed monogram and cross-lions-castles in a style experts agree is consistent with Cartagena (slightly different design from Restrepo example), the flan thin and octagonal, XF with toning all over, old mark on cross. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
itation cob” 1/2 real, no date (ca. 1815), very rare. Restrepo-108.2; Cal-unl; KM-unl. 0.81 gram. Uneven strike on a thin, octagonal flan, lightly toned VF with tiny spots of verdigris and encrustation, recognizable style (same as previous lot). Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
Colombia (Cartagena royalist)
934. Cartagena(?), Colombia, billon or copper 1/4 real, obverse with rosette below NR and 1/4 (ca. 1815), unique. Restrepo-102.1; Cal-unl; KM-unl. 0.60 gram. Dark and corroded surfaces, also a bit uneven in strike, but with clear lion on one side and NR-1/4 on other side, the latter with rosette at bottom instead of top, first specimen known of this variety within a very rare type. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
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Colombia (Republic)
935. Popayán, Colombia, gold 8 escudos, 1822 FM, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census.
Sed-7; Restrepo-166.1; KM-
82.2. 27.08 grams. Brilliantly lustrous (very eye-catching), with fully detailed strike, full but slightly irregular rims (as made), the finest of five currently in the NGC census. NGC #5965226-006. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
936. Popayán, Colombia, gold 8 escudos, 1826/1 FM, unique, NGC MS 62. Sed-unl (7 for type); Restrepo-166 var; KM-unl (82.2 for type). Light luster and with faint high-point wear, parts of rims crude
(as made), but with bold and clear overdate 6/1 (decidedly not 6/4 as listed in Restrepo), first we have seen or heard of. NGC #6272079-001. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
937. Popayán, Colombia, gold 8 escudos, 1830 FW, rare, NGC UNC details / harshly cleaned. Sed-7; Restrepo-166.26; KM-82.2. 26.92 grams. Bold strike and rims, with traces of luster in legends but
the fields fraught with hairlines, interesting variety with inward-facing second assayer (hence FW instead of FM). NGC #5965226-007. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
Colombia (Republic of New Granada) 938. Bogotá, Colombia, 1 real, 1847, six-pointed stars, NGC AU 55 (“top pop”). Restrepo-184.2; KM-103. Light rose-violet toning over muted luster, mark-free fields but some slight high-point wear or weak-
ness, currently tied with three others for finest in NGC census. NGC #5928785-002. Estimate: $200-$300.
939. Popayán, Colombia, 1/2 real, 1846 UE, NGC VF 35, ex- Eldorado. Restrepo-178.24; KM-96.2. Contrasting toning, the cornucopiae bold but the reverse partially weak. Pedigreed to the Eldorado collection (Stack’s Bowers auction of August 2018), with original lot-tag 44157. NGC #6271287-001. Estimate: $200$300.
Colombia (Granadine Confederation) 940. Popayán, Colombia, gold 2 pesos, 1859, NGC XF 45, ex-Frank Sedwick (stated on label). Sed-22; Restrepo-231.1; KM-127. Rather lustrous for the assigned grade but with typically crude surfaces and rims (as made), flashy and technically second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 63, desirable pedigree and essentially a one-year type. Pedigreed to the Dr. Frank Sedwick collection (Sedwick Auction 9, lot 323). NGC #3477459-122. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
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Colombia (United States of Colombia)
941. Medellín, Colombia, 1 peso, 1870/69, NGC XF 45.
942. Bogotá, Colombia, 2-1/2 centavos, 1879, NGC MS 65.
Restrepo-318.2; KM-154.2. Deep
Restrepo-249.8; KM-169; KM-169. Brightly
strike with high but slightly crude rims (as made), lustrous and closer to AU by today’s standards, natural depression in field in front of face, traces of verdigris on reverse, second finest in NGC census behind a single AU 55. NGC #3370152-001. Estimate: $350-$500.
lustrous, with streak of toning across pomegranate only, bold centers, tied with two others for second finest in current NGC census behind a single MS 66. NGC #2022774010. Estimate: $125-$200.
Colombia (modern Republic)
943. Bogotá, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1889, ball-tip 9, 945. Medellín, Colombia, specimen piefort pattern 10 cenANACS AU 58 (“top pop”). Restrepo-407.1; KM-186.1a. Choice strike
and grade, the luster somewhat muted by matte surfaces but starting to tone, nicest example we have seen (tied with top grade at NGC, the highest at PCGS being just XF45). ANACS #4974533. Estimate: $350-$500.
944. Medellín, Colombia, specimen piefort pattern 50 centavos, 1913, reeded edge, rare, PCGS SP 55, finest and only example in PCGS census. Restrepo-102 (p. 255). Lightly toned over muted luster, a rare trial strike of the adopted Medellín design that began in 1914 (Restrepo-415) but with ENSAYO on the obverse and flat-top 3 (as for Bogotá) as opposed to the round-top 3 used later, just some light wear on high points, neat piece for the half-dollar specialist. Pedigreed to the Eldorado collection (Stacks Bowers auction of August 2018, with original lot-tag 42274). PCGS #85760574. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
tavos, 1915, reeded edge, rare, PCGS SP 62, finest known in PCGS census. Restrepo-110 (p. 255). Bold and lustrous, with light colorful toning, a few small marks and perhaps once lightly polished, a double-thickness essai for an unadopted Medellín type similar to the Bogotá issue that began in 1911 (Restrepo-377), with ENSAYO on the obverse. Pedigreed to the Eldorado collection (Stacks Bowers auction of August 2018, with original lot-tag 42277) and to the Baldwin’s auction of May 1994 (lot 408). PCGS #85757855. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
946. Medellín, Colombia (struck in Paris), silver specimen pattern (essai) for gold 5 pesos, 1923, reeded edge, rare, PCGS SP 64, finest and only example in PCGS census. Restrepo-140 (p. 256). A silver pattern for the standard issue in gold (Restrepo-455) but
with ESSAI stamped into the obverse below the chin, boldly struck and lightly toned, muted luster, no marks or wear. Pedigreed to the Eldorado collection (Stacks Bowers auction of August 2018, with original lot-tag 42286). PCGS #84929504. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
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947. Medellín, Colombia (struck in Paris), silver specimen pattern (essai) for gold 2-1/2 pesos,
1923, reeded edge, rare, PCGS SP 63, finest and only example in PCGS census. Restrepo-136 (p.
256). A silver pattern for the standard issue in gold (Restrepo-452) but with ESSAI stamped into the obverse
below the chin, boldly struck with decent luster mostly coated with dark toning on reverse and around the letters on obverse. Pedigreed to the Eldorado collection (Stacks Bowers auction of August 2018, with original lot-tag 42284). PCGS #84929508. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
948. Colombia, copper-nickel 10 centavos, 1974, NGC Mint Error MS 65, obverse die cap. Restrepo-384.3; KM-253. Lustrous obverse with large area of raised extra metal around part of edge, reverse slick, the result of the coin having stuck to the die and sticking to it for multiple successive strikes, a desirable and eye-catching error. NGC #5961073-001. Estimate: $150-$225.
949. Colombia, copper-nickel 10 centavos, 1974, NGC Mint Error MS 64, struck 60% off-center. Restrepo-384.3; KM-253. Brightly lustrous, a well-placed centering error showing the bottom half of the obverse (with date) and top half of reverse (with denomination), the rest of the flan blank. NGC #5961073-002. Estimate: $150-$225.
Costa Rica (Central American Republic) 950. Costa Rica (Central American Republic), gold 1/2 escudo, 1848 JB, NGC AU 58. KM-13.1. 1.55 grams. Decent luster and strike, light high-point wear, popular series. NGC #5965633-003. Estimate: $500-$750.
Costa Rica (countermarks and counterstamps) Type III
951. Costa Rica, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree double countermark (Type III, 1845) on a Seville, Spain, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1776 CF. KM-unl (cf 36). 5.28 grams. Fine countermarks on VG host with nice toning, nearly full details, the host date bold and popular with US collectors, the host mint unlisted in KM (not particularly rare, just an oversight). Estimate: $200-$300.
952. Costa Rica, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree double countermark (Type III, 1845) on a Madrid, Spain, bust 4 reales de vellón, Joseph Napoleon, 1812. KM-40. 5.64 grams. Host and countermarks Fine, with toning around details, all elements clear. Estimate:
$200-$300.
Type VI 953. Costa Rica, gold 1 escudo, double lion countermark (Type VI, 1849-57) on a Central
American Republic 1 escudo 1847 JB, NGC AU 58, c/s AU strong. KM-84. Bold strike and countermarks with contrasting red toning around details, some luster and high-point wear. NGC #5961757-002. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
Type VII
954. Costa Rica, 50 centavos, lion counterstamp (Type VII, 1889) on a Bo-
gotá, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1882, PCGS Fine detail / scratch, c/m XF detail.
KM-134.1 (host Restrepo-308.11). Lightly
toned and with traces of luster, actually interesting for the natural flaws on the host, including a lamination error behind the head and a 3/4-circular die-crack on obverse, but also with scratches on that side and rim weakness on reverse. Pedigreed to the Eldorado collection (Stacks Bowers auction of August 2018, lot 42083). PCGS #85752634. Estimate: $300-$450.
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Costa Rica (Republic)
955. Costa Rica, gold 2 escudos, 1858 GW, NGC AU 53. KM-99. Better date and grade, with nice luster and traces of toning, bolder centers than usual, second highest grade in NGC census behind a pair of AU 55’s. NGC #4930028-004. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
The Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Errors
956. Costa Rica, stainless steel 1 colon, 1954 BCCR, NGC Mint Error AU 55, curved clip at 8:00. KM-186.1. Lightly bluetoned with decent luster but light marks, small but noticeable clip (net weight not stated on label). Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #4735718-002. Estimate: $200-$300.
957. Costa Rica, copper-nickel 50 céntimos, 1968 BCCR, NGC Mint Error MS 64, broadstruck. KM-189.3. Lustrous and very lightly rainbow toned, with raised and expanded rims due to error striking without retaining collar. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #4735693-014. Estimate: $200-$300.
959. Costa Rica, copper-nickel 25 céntimos, 1948 BNCR, NGC Mint Error MS 67 (“top pop”), struck 10% off center. KM-175. Brightly lustrous and nearly flawless (in fact, top grade at NGC for this date, the error notwithstanding), with all design visible despite off-center strike. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #4735718-006. Estimate: $300-$450.
960. Costa Rica, copper-nickel 25 céntimos, 1974 BCCR, NGC Mint Error MS 65, struck 10% off center. KM-188.1. Frosty luster with hint of rainbow toning, full details in spite of the off-center strike. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #4735693-028. Estimate: $200-$300.
961. Costa Rica, brass 10 céntimos, 1947 BNCR, NGC Mint 958. Costa Rica, copper-nickel 50 céntimos, 1968 BCCR, Error MS 65 (“top pop”), struck 30% off center. KM-180. Bright
NGC Mint Error MS 65, curved clip at 8:00.
KM-189.3. 6.63
grams. Choice luster, faint rainbow toning on obverse, prominent edge-
clip error. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #4735710-011. Estimate: $200-$300.
brass color with nice luster and traces of rainbow toning, full denomination and date and country name despite the egregious centering error, currently tied with six other non-error examples for finest in the NGC census. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #4735718-005. Estimate: $300-$450.
962. Costa Rica, brass 10 céntimos, 1947 BNCR, NGC Mint Error MS 63, partial collar with reverse brockage. KM-180. Light brass color with much original luster, minor disturbance on obverse but about 70% of reverse obstructed with a reverse image of the obverse caused by a previous coin (offset) sticking to the reverse die, also with partially raised rim due to metal flow into the collar. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #4735718-004. Estimate: $200-$300.
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963. Costa Rica, stainless steel 10 céntimos, 1958 BCCR, NGC Mint Error UNC details, double struck with obverse indent / reverse wheel mark. KM-185.1a. Very brightly lustrous, with ghosting of letters due to the faint doubling and egregious void on the date with associated protrusion of the metal past the usual edge, machine-made diagonal haziness on reverse. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #4735717-011. Estimate: $200-$300.
964. Costa Rica, copper-nickel 10 céntimos, 1969 BCCR, NGC Mint Error MS 63, struck 40% off center. KM-185.2. Muted luster, some dark encrustation in crevices, egregious centering error with associated gouge near edge in blank area on reverse. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #4735717-001. Estimate: $300-$450.
965. Costa Rica, copper-nickel 10 céntimos, 1976 BCCR, NGC Mint Error MS 63, obverse half of lamination. KM-185.2. 0.91 gram. Decent luster and light color, the entire obverse peeled off (de-
laminated) in the mintage process. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #4735717-014. Estimate: $200-$300.
966. Costa Rica, nickel 10 céntimos, 1976 BCCR, NGC Mint Error MS 65, reverse struck thru capped die. KM-185.2. Good luster and light blue toning on obverse, the reverse almost completely
replaced with mirror image of obverse due to a prior coin sticking to the die and capping it, causing a slightly raised rim as well. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #4735710-027. Estimate: $200-$300.
967. Costa Rica, nickel-plated steel 10 céntimos, 1979 BCCR, NGC Mint Error UNC details, struck 15% off center / reverse wheel mark. KM-185.2b. Brightly lustrous and choice, with egregious centering error but full details, machine-made diagonal area of haziness near top-left edge on reverse. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #4735717-018. Estimate: $200-$300.
968. Costa Rica, stainless steel 5 céntimos, 1967 BCCR, NGC Mint Error MS 65, double
struck with second strike off center. KM-184.1a. Frosty luster with faint light blue toning, the bold second strike very much off-center and protruding from the edge, strong die-polish lines on reverse. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #4735710-009. Estimate: $300-$450.
969. Costa Rica, stainless steel 5 céntimos, 1967 BCCR, NGC Mint Error MS 64, struck 10% off center. KM-184.1a. Nice luster and faint blue color, nearly full details despite the improper centering.
Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #4735710-010. Estimate: $200-$300.
970. Costa Rica, copper-nickel 5 céntimos, 1969 BCCR, NGC Mint Error UNC details, struck 15% off center / reverse wheel mark. KM-184.2. Slightly muted luster and faint color, nearly full details despite the improper centering, light marks and subtle machine-made haziness on parts of reverse. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #4735710-015. Estimate: $200-$300.
971. Costa Rica, copper-nickel 5 colones, 1975 BCCR, NGC 972. Costa Rica, stainless steel 10 colones, 1985 BCCR, NGC
Mint Error MS 67 (“top pop”), struck 10% off center. KM-203.
Lustrous and nearly flawless, with full details despite the improper centering, top grade in the NGC census for this commemorative of the 25th anniversary of the Central Bank. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #1527016005. Estimate: $250-$375.
Mint Error UNC details, struck 25% off center / reverse wheel mark. KM-215.2. Good luster and only faint marks, the centering error rather striking since it is an octagonal design on a round planchet, small area of machine-made haze near center of reverse. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #4735693-025. Estimate: $200-$300.
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973. Costa Rica, stainless steel 5 colones, 974. Costa Rica, nickel-plated steel 2 975. Costa Rica, stainless steel 1 co1983 BCCR, NGC Mint Error MS 64, colones, 1982 BCCR, NGC Mint Error lon, 1989 BCCR, NGC Mint Error double struck, 2nd strike off center. KM-214.1. MS 62, struck on 1 colón planchet. MS 63, struck 10% off center. KM-210.
Good luster but slightly grainy surfaces per the issue, the greatly offset double-strike protruding from the edge and disrupting the artistic effect of an octagonal design on a round planchet. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #4735693-022. Estimate: $300-$450.
KM-211.1. 3.15 grams; 21mm. Choice luster, slightly grainy surfaces per the issue, slightly off-center but with full details despite being struck on the wrong-size flan. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #4735710-006. Estimate: $300-$450.
Brightly lustrous, with black encrustation on E of REPUBLICA, full details in spite of the centering error. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. NGC #4735693005 Estimate: $200-$300.
Cuba (Republic)
979. Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia mint), gold 5 pesos, 1915, NGC MS 62. KM-19. Light red toning over luster, minimal 976. Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia mint), gold 20 pesos,
bagmarks. NGC #6096964-012. Estimate: $400-$600.
1915, NGC MS 61. KM-21. Strong luster, light bagmarks, no wear. NGC #5960044-001. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
980. Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia mint), gold 4 pesos, 1915, NGC MS 62. KM-18. Very light in color but with tinges of toning, nice luster, minimal bagmarks. NGC #5960044-004. Estimate: $200-$300.
977. Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia mint), gold 10 pesos, 1915, NGC MS 60. KM-20. Good luster, faint hint of toning, light bagmarks. NGC #5960044-002. Estimate: $600-$900.
981. Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia mint), gold 2 pesos, 1915, NGC MS 62. KM-17. Light yellow color and good luster, minimal bagmarks and trace of high-point wear. NGC #5960044-005. Estimate: $200-$300.
978. Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia mint), gold 5 pesos, 1915, NGC MS 63. KM-19. Strong cartwheel luster with prominent halo of flash around bust, minimal bagmarks. NGC #5960044-003. Estimate: $300-$450.
982. Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia Mint), gold 2 pesos, 1916, NGC MS 62. KM-17. Light yellow color with nice luster, minimal bagmarks. NGC #2851708-006. Estimate: $400-$600.
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983. Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia mint), gold 1 peso, 1915, NGC
MS 67. KM-16. Strong luster with frosty halo around head, light yellow color, no marks or wear at all, near specimen-quality surfaces, within the top 10% of graded examples. NGC #5960044-006. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
984. Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia mint), gold deep-cameo proof 1 peso, 1916, PCGS PR67DCAM (“top pop”). KM-16. Bright mirror
fields with frosty details, practically flawless, tied with one other for finest in PCGS census with just one other at NGC but none higher. PCGS #34293601. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.
985. Cuba, 10 centavos, 1948, NGC MS 65, ex-Rudman. KM-A12. Frosty and bright, non-toned, with just a few minor bagmarks, second highest grade in NGC census. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #548546-005. Estimate: $300-$450.
986. Cuba, proof “souvenir” peso (“Bay of Pigs” exile issue), 1965, lettered edge, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo (“top pop”). KM-XM6. Near-perfect cameo (only tiny breaks in the frost), top grade
at NGC (the census not yet updated to include the lettered-edge variety in PFUC), scarce issue struck as a fund-raiser for the Agency for Cuban Numismatics in Exile imitating the design of the famous 1897 “souvenir peso” issued by the Cuban Revolutionary Junta in New York. NGC #5913131-002. Estimate: $400-$600.
987. Cuba, proof “souvenir” peso (“Bay of Pigs” exile issue), 1965, lettered edge, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KM-XM6. Choice cameo with just a few tiny breaks in the frost, scarce issue struck as a fund-raiser for the Agency for Cuban Numismatics in Exile imitating the design of the famous 1897 “souvenir peso” issued by the Cuban Revolutionary Junta in New York. NGC #5913131-013. Estimate: $300-$450.
988. Cuba, gold 100 pesos, 1988, José Martí, NGC MS 69. KM-215. Scarce
issue imitating the 1915-16 design from Philadelphia, only 50 pieces struck, with frosty matte surfaces in bright yellow gold, virtually flawless (just one tiny bagmark in obverse field), currently tied with four others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 70. With original Banco Nacional de Cuba certificate of authenticity and display box for a five-coin denomination set (originally housing this coin and the next four lots). NGC #5964210-001. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
989. Cuba, gold 50 pesos, 1988, José Martí, NGC MS 69. KM-214. Scarce issue imitating
the 1915-16 design from Philadelphia, reportedly only 12 pieces struck, with frosty matte surfaces in light yellow gold, faint friction mark at bottom of bust only, enough to keep it from the perfect MS 70, of which there is one at NGC, the present piece currently tied with four others for second finest. NGC #5964210-002. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
990. Cuba, gold 25 pesos, 1988, José Martí, NGC MS 69 (“top pop”).
KM-213. Scarce issue imitating the 1915-16 design from Philadelphia, only 50 pieces struck, with frosty matte surfaces in bright yellow gold tinged with a hint of incipient toning, faint spot of friction below eye to keep it from a perfect MS 70, of which there are none in the NGC census, this coin therefore currently sharing the top spot with five others. NGC #5964210-003. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
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991. Cuba, gold 15 pesos, 1988, José Martí, NGC MS 69 (“top pop”). KM-212. Scarce issue imitating the 1915-16 design from Philadelphia, only 50 pieces struck, with frosty matte surfaces in light yellow gold with the faintest of friction below the eye and a tiny bagmark in reverse field, currently tied with three others for finest in the NGC census. NGC #5964210-004. Estimate: $600-$900.
992. Cuba, gold 10 pesos, 1988, José
Martí, NGC MS 69. KM-211. Scarce issue imitating the 1915-16 design from Philadelphia, only 50 pieces struck, with frosty matte surfaces in bright yellow gold, with faint obverse rim-bruise keeping it from a perfect MS 70 (of which there are a few in the NGC census). NGC #5964210-005. Estimate: $300-$450.
993. Cuba, gold piefort 50 pesos, 1989, José Martí, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo, ex-Rudman. KM-214. Scarce issue imitating the 1915-16 design from Philadelphia, only 15 pieces struck in Proof, with flashy mirror surfaces in bright yellow gold, no marks but some faint surface speckling, currently tied with three others for finest known in the NGC census. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #5715547-003. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
996. Cuba, proof silver 20 pesos, 1977, Antonio Maceo, NGC PF 67 Ultra Cameo.
KM-40. Bright and frosty, with very minor friction on highest points. NGC # 4929451-003. Estimate: $200-$300.
997. Cuba, proof silver 20 pesos, 1977, Maximo Gómez, NGC PF 67 Ultra Cameo. KM-39. Bright and frosty, with very minor friction on highest points. NGC #4929451-002. Estimate: $200-$300.
994. Cuba, gold 15 pesos, 1990, José Martí, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo, ex-Rudman (stated on label). KM-212. Scarce issue imitating the
1915-16 design from Philadelphia, only 12 pieces struck in Proof, with flashy mirror surfaces in bright yellow gold tinged with a hint of red toning and a couple tiny dark spots, second highest grade in NGC census. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #4916931-016. Estimate: $500-$750.
995. Cuba, gold 15 pesos, 1990, José Martí, NGC MS 69, ex-Rudman (stated on label). KM-212. Scarce
998. Cuba, proof silver 20 pesos (2 oz), 1988, Camilo Cienfuegos, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo (“top pop”). KM-236. Massive coin (barely fits in a regular NGC holder), bright and frosty, with tiny bit of friction on nose and faint haze in fields on reverse, currently tied with one other for finest in NGC census. NGC #2097090-006. Estimate: $200-$300.
issue imitating the 1915-16 design from Philadelphia, only 15 pieces struck, with frosty matte surfaces in bright yellow gold, two tiny dots of red on reverse, currently tied with two others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 70. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #4916931-007. Estimate: $400-$600.
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999. Cuba, proof silver 10 pesos, 1988, 60th Anniversary of Birth of Ernesto “Che” Guevara, NGC PF 66 Ultra Cameo. Brilliant cameo with high-relief bust, no discernible marks or friction but perhaps just a tad too milky for higher grade. NGC #2097092-018. Estimate: $200-$300.
KM-163.
1000. Cuba, piefort silver 10 pesos, 1990, XI Pan American Games Havana 1991 / volleyball, NGC PF 66 Cameo, exRudman. KM-292. Thick and heavy piefort (rare, no others listed in the NGC census), with bright surfaces covered in oddly worm-like texture but no discernible marks or friction. Pedigree to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #4503123-007. Estimate: $200-$300.
1001. Cuba, silver 3 pesos, 1992, NGC PF 67 Ultra Cameo, Ex-Rudman. KM-346. Brilliant luster with minor bagmarks and highpoint friction, low-mintage off-metal proof (500 made, the regular issue in nickel-plated steel), second highest grade in NGC census. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #4476922012. Estimate: $200-$300.
Czechoslovakia
1002. Czechoslovakia, gold dukat, 1933, Kremnitz mint, NGC MS 65. KM-8. Nice luster and color, bagmarks on obverse only, which shows a portrait of the martyred Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia, better known as “Good King Wenceslas” of Christmas carol fame (more accurately a carol for the Feast of St. Stephen, the day after Christmas). NGC #5962291-003. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
Danish West Indies
1003. Danish West Indies, gold 4 daler, Christian IX, 1905, mint master P, moneyer GJ, PCGS MS65. KM-72. Lustrous, bright white gold with minor bagmarks, a two-year type (1904-5) that is popular as the last gold coins struck before the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States at the end of 1916, now known as the U.S. Virgin Islands. PCGS #37370380. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
1004. Danish West Indies, small uniface brass 5 cents token, D.O.C., ca. 1890, unique, ex-Byrne, Higgie Plate. Higgie-408A. 4.41 grams. A spartan design with incuse D.O.C. above 5c stamped onto one side, the other side blank but both sides with toothed rims, evidently unique, as it seems the same piece that Higgie published in 1962 (“used by the Danish East India Company in the Danish West Indies”) kept coming up for sale over the intervening decades. Most likely this was an issue that was generally melted down during WWII, and the meaning of the D.O.C. letters was lost in the process. Aged brass color with toning in details, minor spots of verdigris and a few old marks, VF overall, with offset ghosts of the C and 5 from previous stamping(s). Plate piece #408A in Higgie’s The Colonial Coinage of the U.S. Virgin Islands (1962), pedigreed to the Christensen auction of May 1973 (lot #105) and to the Ray Byrne collection (Jess Peters, June 1975, lot #400), also pedigreed to the Hornung (Copenhagen) auction of October 1983 (lot #456). Estimate: $600-$900.
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Dominican Republic (colonial) 1005. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, copper 2 maravedís, Charles-Joanna, assayer F, very rare. S-SD1; KM-41; Cal-17. 0.91 grams. While the 4 maravedís of this series is relatively common due to hoards, the 2 maravedís is rarely seen, this example being on the second we have offered. The inner details are full (mintmark S-P flanking crowned pillars on obverse, assayer F and denomination II flanking a large crowned Y on reverse), also with some legend that shows parts of CAROLVS and IOHANA (not enough to identify the exact Estrella number, but in fact more likely unlisted), VF overall with typically dark and oxidized surfaces but no visible rust or verdigris, also with intact edge, a premium specimen of a very rare type. Estimate: $600-$900.
Dominican Republic
1006. Dominican Republic (struck at the Heaton Mint), copper-nickel proof 2-1/2 centavos, 1888-HH, NGC PF 64, ex-Rudman. KM-7.4. Faintly blue- and rose-toned mirrorlike surfaces with minor bagmarks, second highest grade in NGC census. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #3236030-019. Estimate: $300-$450.
1007. Dominican Republic (struck at the Paris Mint), copper-nickel 2-1/2 centavos, 1888-A,
PCGS MS 64, ex-Rudman KM-7.3. Good luster, faint bagmarks, tied with one other for finest in PCGS census (but with others in higher grade at NGC). Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. PCGS #81251496. Estimate: $300-$450.
1010. Dominican Republic, silver 10 centavos, 1961, NGC MS 67 (“top pop”), ex-Rudman. KM-19. Strong luster all over, faint rainbow toning on reverse, minimal bagmarks, currently tied with ten others for finest in NGC census. Pedigree to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #4476924-060. Estimate: $200-$300.
1011. Dominican Republic, 1008. Dominican Republic, gold proof 100 pesos (1 oz medallic coinage), 1980, Enriquillo, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo, finest known in NGC census. KM-X3. Gorgeous proof in rich (pure) gold with reverse design of a pillar dollar and obverse with portrait of the Taino cacique Enriquillo (who had rebelled against the Spanish in the early 1500s), just a couple trivial bagmarks and faint friction on bust, a very scarce non-circulating issue of which only about 15 were struck, this example being the only one in PFUC at NGC. NGC #6271286-001. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
copper-nickel 10 centavos, 1973, NGC MS 68 (“top pop”), exRudman. KM-19a. Bold strike, strong luster all over, trace of friction on cheek, currently tied with fourteen others for finest in NGC census. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #2101511-026. Estimate: $200-$300.
1012. Dominican Republic, copper-nickel 10 centavos, 1973, NGC MS 67, ex-Rudman. KM-19a. Bright luster and bold strike, small bagmarks on back of head, second highest grade in NGC census. Pedigree to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #5715572-035. Estimate: $200-$300.
1009. Dominican Republic, copper-nickel 25 centavos, 1967, MS 67 (“top pop”), ExRudman. KM-20a.1. Strong
1013. Dominican Republic,
cartwheel luster, minimal light bagmarks, currently tied with six others for finest in NGC census. The portrait on this series (through lot 1012) is the same bust of Enriquillo as on the previous lot, not a “native princess” as stated in KM. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #2108699-016. Estimate: $200-$300.
copper-nickel 10 centavos, 1986, NGC MS 67, ex-Rudman. KM-60. A specimen strike, in our opinion, brilliant and prooflike, virtually flawless, second highest grade in NGC census for regular MS (but would be finest known for SP). Pedigree to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #5715563-012. Estimate: $200-$300.
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Ecuador
1014. Quito, Ecuador, 8 reales, 1846 GJ, rare, NGC AU 55. Seppa-70; KM-32. Deeply toned over reflective fields with considerable original mint luster for the assigned grade, a rare and popular one-year type (only 1386 pieces struck) in beautifully artistic design (similar to the 5 francos of 1858) that has the distinction of being the only Ecuadorian 8 reales (old Spanish standard). NGC #5969618-001. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
Egypt 1015. Egypt (Ottoman Empire), gold 500 qirsh, Abdul Aziz, AH1277//11 (1870-71), Cairo mint (Misr), very rare, NGC MS 63 (“top pop”). KM-265; Fr-78. Large gold coin with lustrous open fields (nearly prooflike) displaying minimal marks and no wear, from a short series and desirable as the highest denomination (mintage of only 200 pieces) made in only four years, which Friedberg simply calls “Rare” without value in UNC, as many were made into jewelry, this example in fact exceptional and choice for the assigned grade (in our opinion the finest ever to come up for auction) and currently tied with one other for finest in NGC census. NGC #1883694-001. Estimate: $20,000-up.
El Salvador (provisional) 1016. San Salvador, El Salvador, provisional 2 reales, 1832, no assayer, PROBICIONAL and SALVADORE, NGC VF details / tooled.
Broad flan with gorgeous rainbow toning over luster, slightly off-center strike, with a series of old, faint scratches above date for the “tooled” limiter, full details including a cluster of eleven dots in legend to right of date that some believe is a symbol for the assayer (Type C2 in Yonaka and Jovel). Curiously, the R of the denomination appears to have been re-stamped in the die, making it much bolder than the rest of the details. All in all, a premium coin despite the “details” grade. NGC #5961187-006. Estimate: $600-$900. KM-11 (for type).
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El Salvador (countermarks and counterstamps) Type II
1017. El Salvador, 2 reales, zigzag test mark (Type II, 1834-5) on obverse of Lima, Peru, 2 reales, 1828 JM, rare, NGC VF 25, finest known in NGC census. KM-103.
Very strong countermark in left field on Liberty side, with deep and rich rainbow toning all over, traces of luster around details, hefty rims, the finer of just two straight-graded examples in the NGC census. NGC #5929023-010. Estimate: $400-$600.
Type IV
1018. El Salvador, 8 reales, R-in-beaded-circle countermark
(Type IV, 1862) on a Guatemala 8 reales 1859 R, very rare, NGC VF 30, c/s XF standard. KM-99. 24.38 grams. Full counter-
mark on a lightly worn host with contrasting toning in crevices, one of three at the VF level at NGC that are technically tied for second finest behind a single AU 53. The El Salvador Type IV-countermarked 8 reales is one of the great crown-sized rarities of Latin America, with reportedly only five pieces known, none having crossed the auction block in recent decades, hence the current example is an important opportunity and worth pursuit by astute collectors. NGC #5965629013. Estimate: $4,000-up.
Type V
1019. El Salvador, 4 reales, R-in-beaded-circle countermark
(Type IV, 1862) on a Guatemala 4 reales 1861 R, rare, NGC VF 30, c/s XF standard. KM-96. 12.07 grams. Full countermark on
a lightly worn host with contrasting toning in crevices, a few minor marks only, one of three at the VF level at NGC that are technically tied for second finest behind a single AU 55, the example additionally desirable for the fact that the countermark was placed upright relative to Carrera’s bust. NGC #5965629-014. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1020. El Salvador, 1/2 real, R-inbeaded-circle countermark (Type IV, 1862) on a Guatemala 1/2 real 1861 R. Nearly full countermark (the R bold) on a lightly worn host (VF) with full details except for flat area on reverse opposite the countermark, nicely toned all over. Estimate: $250-$375.
KM-83. 1.39 grams.
1021. El Salvador, 2 reales, arms countermark (Type V, 1868) twice on a Potosí, Bolivia, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1778 PR. KM-55. 5.98 grams. VG host (unevenly worn, the date weak but the mintmark bold) with Fine countermark (also a bit uneven) that was punched onto the coin twice (slightly offset), all richly toned and interesting. Estimate: $200-$300.
Equatorial Guinea
1022. Equatorial Guinea, gold proof 1 ekuele, 1982, visit
by Pope John Paul II, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo (“top pop”). A very scarce 2-oz gold commemorative of the visit of Pope John Paul II to Equatorial Guinea on February 18, 1982, the fields very deeply mirrored and the details frosty and totally devoid of any marks, one of three at this top grade in the current NGC census. Pedigreed to the Heritage auction of April 2016, lot 29829. NGC #4224578-001. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
KM-unl; Fr-20.
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France
Louis XIV
1023. France (Paris mint), gold louis d’or a l’ecu, Louis XIV, 1690-A, NGC AU 58. Gad-250; Dupl-1435A; KM-278.1. Broad flan with strong rims, hint of luster, minimal wear, some red-
dish encrustation in crevices, traces of undercoin details, re-punched 0 in date, desirable grade. NGC #5962291-002. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
Louis XV
1024. France (Lille mint), gold louis d’or aux deux L, Louis XV, 1722-W, rare, struck over a double louis d’or de Noialles of 1716-18, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. Gad-337; Dupl-1635; KM-461.17. 9.73 grams. Choice luster and sharp
details, with much of the undercoin visible (particularly the cruciform shields on reverse), minor die-rust granularity on bust and delamination on obverse rim at 3-4 o’clock, broad flan with strong rims, rare date/mint in exceptional grade. NGC #5969226-001. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
1025. France (Paris mint), gold louis d’or Mirliton, Louis XV, 1724-A, NGC MS 61. Gad-345; Dupl-1637; KM-470.1. 6.52 grams. Bold and lustrous, with diagonal streaks of lamina-
tions on obverse but choice grade, in fact second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 62, which happens to be lot 333 in this auction (ex-Chameau). NGC #6268663-010. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
1026. France (Strasbourg mint), gold double louis d’or au bandeau, Louis XV, 1759-BB, NGC AU details / obverse cleaned. Gad-346; Dupl-1642; KM-519.4. 16.13 grams. Bold details with light red toning in crevices, some wear but no harsh hairlines. NGC
#5969226-003. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
1027. France (Lyon mint), gold louis d’or au bandeau, Louis XV, 1755-D, NGC AU 55, finest and only example in NGC census. Gad-346; Dupl-1642; KM-unl; Fr-unl. 8.08 grams. Some luster but also some wear, with trace of diagonal lamination on obverse and adjustment marks on reverse, this date/mint oddly missing in KM and Friedberg. NGC #5969226-002. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
1028. France (Reims mint), gold 1/2 louis d’or au bandeau, Louis XV, 1746-S, NGC
XF 45. Gad-330; Dupl-1644; KM-517.7. 4.04 grams. Light, even wear, crude rims (as made), traces of
adjustment marks on bottom of reverse, second finest in NGC census behind a single AU 58. NGC #5969226-007. Estimate: $500-$750.
Louis XVI
1029. France (Paris mint), gold louis d’or aux lunettes, Louis XVI, 1778-A, NGC UNC
details / cleaned. Gad-359; Dupl-1704; KM-567.1. Choice bold strike that is slightly but noticeably doubled on obverse, encrustation in crevices, small lamination behind head and faint adjustment marks on reverse, scarce type, this example the only one slabbed by NGC so far. NGC #5962291001. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
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1030. France (Paris mint), gold louis d’or a la tête nue, Louis XVI, 1787-A, NGC AU 53. Gad-361; Dupl-1707; KM-591.1. Fairly strong and problem-free strike with traces of luster and not much wear. NGC #6268663-009. Estimate: $400-$600.
1031. France (Paris mint), gold louis d’or de 24 livres, Louis XVI, 1793-A, L’An 5, rare, NGC AU 50. Gad-61; Rare and popular final gold issue of Louis XVI, actually struck after his execution on January 21, 1793, in fact within the short period of January 26-February 5, then replaced with an identical coin except with a République Française obverse showing the 24-livres denomination in center. Historically significant and difficult to find in undamaged grade, this example with bold strike, light toning and luster in legends, traces of adjustment marks, only light wear. NGC #5969226-004. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
Dupl-1717; KM-617.1; Fr-477. 7.50 grams.
Napoleonic 1032. France (Paris mint), gold 20 francs, Napoléon I, 1811-A, NGC AU 50. Gad-1025; KM695.1; Fr-511. 6.41 grams.
Estimate: $300-$450.
Light marks and wear, traces of luster, light yellow color. NGC #5969226-011.
1033. France (Paris mint), gold 100 francs, Republic, 1911A, PCGS MS63. Gad-1137a; KM-858; Fr-590. Cartwheel luster with bagmarks, attractive and popular design with an angel as the central motif. PCGS #40800773. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
1035. France (Paris mint), 5 francs, Louis Napoléon, 1852A, narrow head variety, PCGS MS64. Gad-726; KM-773.1; Dav-94. Somewhat prooflike and blazingly lustrous example of a scarce oneyear type, struck in the final year of the Second Republic, with subtle incipient toning. PCGS #37554824. Estimate: $600-$900.
1034. France (Paris mint), 5 francs, Napoléon I, 1815-A, NGC UNC details / reverse spot removed.
Gad-595; KM-704.1;
Scarce and popular issue from the “hundred days” period of Napoleon, with choice rainbow toning (deep on reverse) over muted luster, light bagmarks but no wear, subtle areas on reverse from foreignsubstance contact and attempt at removal. NGC #6268663-006. Estimate: $500-$750. Dav-85.
1036. France (Antwerp mint), copper 10 centimes, Napoléon I, 1814-W, NGC MS 62 BN. Gad-191c; KM-5.4. Traces of original color and luster, off-center, with many fine adjustment marks all over, interesting as struck during the Siege of Anvers, mint of Wolschot (Antwerp). NGC #5962267-009. Estimate: $150-$225.
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Germany
1037. German Empire (Hamburg mint), 1 mark, 1902-J, NGC MS 63. KM-14. 5.56 grams. Lustrous and choice, with minimal tiny bagmarks only, a very rare grade for this issue and in fact second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 65. NGC #5969161-001. Estimate: $300-$450.
Great Britain
1038. England, gold 1/4 laurel (5 shillings), James I (fourth bust), third coinage (struck 1623-4), London mint, mintmark lis, NGC AU 55. Sp-2642; KM-69. 2.26 grams. Full interiors and fully readable legends, with light wear but also traces of luster, choice rich color. NGC #6054606-005. Estimate: $750-$1,100.
1039. Great Britain (London, England), gold 1/4 guinea, George I, 1718, NGC XF 45. Sp-3638; KM-555. Bold strike, nice red toning over luster, minimal wear for the assigned grade, one-year type. NGC #3752609-039. Estimate: $300-$450.
1040. Great Britain (London, England), gold sovereign, George III (new coinage), 1820,
open-2 variety, NGC AU 50. Sp-2785C; KM-674. 7.95 grams. Trace of luster, minimal marks and only very light wear, final date for this king. NGC #5969226-009. Estimate: $600-$900.
1041. Great Britain (London, England), gold 1/2 sovereign, Victoria (young head), 1841, shield reverse.
Sp-3859; KM-735.1. 3.96 grams.
date. Estimate: $400-$600.
XF with traces of toning, light reddish color, scarce key
1042. Great Britain (London, England), shilling, William III (first bust), 1697, no reverse stops, PCGS MS64. Sp-3497; KM-485.1. Brightly lustrous and choice, slightly uneven strike with diagonal dark spots on obverse, exceptional grade for the period. PCGS #41069656. Estimate: $500-$750.
1043. Great Britain, 1 dollar, George III oval countermark (1797-99) on bust of Potosí, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1776 PR, NGC XF details / obverse damage, cleaned; c/s AU strong. Sp-3765A; KM-624. Ironic combination of a British countermark on a Spanish colonial coin dated 1776, the year of American independence and the beginning of Spanish undercover aid to the American revolutionaries, an issue famously nicknamed at the time “the head of a fool on the neck of an ass,” this example with very bold and deeply impressed countermark, lightly worn host with pockmark in field in front of neck, a bit shiny but starting to retone in legends. NGC #6268663-001. Estimate: $350-$500.
1044. Great Britain, 20 pence, Elizabeth, 1998, NGC Mint Error MS 65, struck on foreign
planchet. KM-990. 2.72 grams. Fascinating error with truncated seven-sided design struck onto a smaller round flan (about half the weight of a proper flan) for some other country’s coinage, deeply lustrous and light gold in color, with light discoloration behind head, possibly unique. NGC #5958294-002. Estimate: $100-$150.
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Guatemala (colonial) Moclones
1045. Guatemala, 2 reales “moclón,” crown countermark (1662, Perez Longo Type A) on shield side of a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer T, ex-Pérez Longo. Full countermark (XF) with diagnostic squared indent at top, the host only AVG but with clear assayer and part of king’s ordinal, in addition to the cross and shield, also with partial date (1620?), toned in crevices, holed at bottom of cross. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Pérez Longo collection, with his hand-written tag temporarily attributing the mark as “corona ornamentada—picos redondeados—estrecha / no clasificada—nuevo tipo IV.” Estimate: $250-$375.
Cal-838; KM-B1.3. 6.19 grams.
1046. Guatemala, 2 reales “moclón,” crown countermark (1662, Perez Longo Type B) on shield side of a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, ex-Pérez Longo. Cal-838; KM-B1.3. 6.03 grams. Very full and choice countermark (AU) with
contrasting toning in its crevices, the host coin almost slick (Fair) with just enough cross and shield to identify the mint and period, crudely holed near edge. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Pérez Longo collection, with his hand-written tag temporarily attributing the mark as “corona ornamentada—picos agudos—ancha / no clasificada—nuevo tipo—III.” Estimate: $250-$375.
1047. Guatemala, 2 reales “moclón,” crown countermark (1662, Perez Longo Type B) on shield side of a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible, ex-Pérez Longo. Cal-838; KM-B1.4. 6.52 grams. Choice full countermark (XF), good shield
details for the host grade (VG), the cross doubled and scratched, holed at top of shield and solder-mark on edge. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Pérez Longo collection, with his hand-written tag temporarily attributing the mark as “corona ornamentada—picos agudos—estrecha / Type II ornate crown.” Estimate: $250-$375.
1048. Guatemala, 2 reales “moclón,” crown countermark (1662, Perez Longo Type C) on cross side of a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period), ex-Pérez Longo (plate). Cal-838; KM-unl. 6.19 grams. Attractive early host (VG) with
much legend, full P-B and full cross and shield, uneven but nearly full countermark (VF), toned in crevices, with large interior hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Pérez Longo collection, also plated in his book El Moclon (2008), with his hand-written tag temporarily attributing the mark as “corona tosca, Type I, crude spiked crown.” Estimate: $250-$375.
Cobs
1049. Guatemala, cob 8 reales, 1739 J, with sun-over-moun-
tains countermark (Type II, 1839) on pillars side. Host: JP-8R7;
S-G1; KM-6; Cal-1243; c/m KM-101. 26.75 grams. Bias-struck on a perfectly square flan, with full date, indistinct countermark, rich toning, VG with a few old marks and typical hole in one corner. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
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1050. Guatemala, cob 8 reales, 1740 J.
JP-8R8c; S-G1; KM-6;
Leaning-rectangle shape with good full crown and globes, just the tops of the digits of the date, nearly full assayer, deeply toned VG+ with hole at top. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
Cal-1246. 26.03 grams.
1051. Guatemala, cob 8 reales, 1743/37 (J).
JP-8R11a; S-G1;
KM-6; Cal-1249. 25.80 grams. Well
defined for the grade (About Good) and scarce as unholed, with full globes, full 43 of date with weak but certain overdate (very rare), toned around details. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
1054. Guatemala, cob 8 reales, 1752 (J). JP-8R20b; S-G1a; KM-12; Cal-426. 26.71 grams. Choice bold date below crowned globes and waves
(off-center), also choice full crowned shield on other side, contrastingly toned Fine, holed at top. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
1055. Guatemala, cob 8 reales, 1752 J, with sun-overmountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on shield side, NGC Good 4, c/s XF weak. Host: JP-8R20b; S-G1a; KM-12; Cal-426; c/m: KM-102. 26.10 grams. Extremely bold and deep countermark (slightly doubled) with full but weak details, the host with full but off-center pillars above nearly full date, full mintmark G, full assayer and denomination, very lightly toned, scarce as unholed. NGC #5965627-015. Estimate: $200-$300.
1052. Guatemala, cob 8 reales, 1743 J, upside-down G in DG, ex-Reijgersdaal. JP-8R11c; S-G1; KM-6; Cal-1250. 27.17 grams. VF with bold date and choice full crown above globes, nicely toned, no corrosion, bold rotated G at 11 o’clock on shield side (the error not mentioned in Jara-Paiz). From the Reijgersdaal (1747). Estimate: $250-$375.
1056. Guatemala, cob 8 reales, 1753 J, with sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on pillars side. Host: JP-8R21; S-G1a; KM-12; Cal-427; c/m: KM-102. 26.29 grams. Broad,
rectangular flan with bold 53 of date, full mintmark and denomination, deep and full countermark, richly toned About Fine with large hole in one corner. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
1053. Guatemala, cob 8 reales, 1749 J. JP-8R17b; S-G1a; KM-12; Cal-422. 26.09 grams. Nice
pillars-and-waves above date (all four digits of date visible), which is scarce, also scarce as unholed, with full assayer and deep toning, About Fine with lots of small old marks. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Cayón auction of February 2009 (lot 7585). Estimate: $400-$600.
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1057. Guatemala, cob 4 reales, 1735 (J).
JP-4R3; S-G1; KM-5;
Prominent globes and waves above full date (scarce) with full mintmark to right, full crown above shield with bold denomination to right, toned VG+ with crude hole at top. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
Cal-1006. 12.64 grams.
1058. Guatemala, cob 4 reales, 1737/6 J, rare. JP-4R5a; S-G1;
KM-unl (5 for type); Cal-unl (Type 131). 13.20 grams. Well-centered crowned
globes with top half of date and weak but certain overdate (rare), full assayer, deeply toned About Fine, no hole, neatly seven-sided flan. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
1061. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1733 (J), rare, ex-Trastámara. JP-2R1b; S-G1; KM-4; Cal-676. 6.06 grams. Full and clear date (rare first year
of issue), full but off-center globes and waves, full shield with bold denomination 2 to right, toned Fine, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Trastámara collection (Aureo auction of May 2014, lot 300). Estimate: $250-$375.
1062. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1734 J. JP-2R2; S-G1; KM-4; Cal-677. 6.60 grams. Choice full date (scarce) that is curiously left of center below waves (that side also struck off-center), bold full mintmark, also choice full shield with bold denomination 2 on other side, Fine with shiny black toning in crevices, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Cayón auction of March 2014 (lot 367). Estimate: $200-$300.
1059. Guatemala, cob 4 reales, 1747 J. JP-4R15; S-G1a; KM-11;
1063. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1735/4 (J), rare, ex-Trastá-
Cal-345. 12.80 grams. Broad triangular shape with choice full date (scarce) below full globes and waves, bold full assayer on other side, holed in one point but choice overall as VF grade, lightly toned. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $400-$600.
mara. JP-2R3a; S-G1; KM-unl (4 for type); Cal-678. 6.43 grams. Choice full
1060. Guatemala, cob 4 reales, 1752 (J). JP-4R20b; S-G1a; KM-11; Cal-351. 13.13 grams. Odd-shaped flan (rectangular with natural voids in middle edges), choice full date, full crowned globes above waves and crowned shield on other side, small hole at top. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
date with bold overdate (rare) on off-center pillars side, well-detailed crown and shield on other side, nice grade (AVF) with contrasting toning, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Trastámara collection (Aureo auction of May 2014, lot 301). Estimate: $250-$375.
1064. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1735 (J), unique error with shield side struck over earlier pillars side. JP-2R3b var; S-G1; KMFull 735 of date, full shield with part of globe and one pillar visible above bold 17 of date on that side (either a bold flipover double-strike or a restrike with the coin flipped), Good with hole at top, light toning. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
4; Cal-679. 6.05 grams.
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1065. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1735 J. JP-2R3b; S-G1; KM-4; Cal-679. 6.57 grams. Richly toned VG (no hole) with full 35 of date (scarce), full assayer, clear mintmark and denomination 2, king’s ordinal V in legend, full crown and shield. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1066. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1736 (J). JP-2R4; S-G1; KM-4; Cal-680. 6.66 grams. Bold pillar side
(slightly off-center) with choice full date (scarce), full mintmark G, well-detailed crowned shield with full denomination 2 to right, Fine with light scratches but no hole, toned on fields. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1067. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1737 (J). JP-2R5b; S-G1; KM-4; Cal-681. 6.20 grams. Broad thin flan with choice full date (scarce) below nearly full crowned globes and waves, unevenly struck VG with nice toning, small hole at top. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1068. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1737/6 (J), rare. JP-2R5a; S-G1; KM-unl (4 for type); Cal-unl (Type 97). 6.35 grams. Bold full date with clear overdate (rare), bold denomination 2, About Fine with deeply toned fields, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
1069. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1738 (J). JP-2R6; S-G1; KM-4; Cal-682. 6.22 grams. Off-center pillars with 100% full and bold date (scarce), full mintmark and choice full denomination, lightly toned Fine, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1070. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1739 (J). JP-2R7b; S-G1; KM-4; Cal-683. 6.54 grams. Full date (that side slightly off-center), well-detailed shield, lightly toned VG, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1071. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1740 J. JP-2R8; S-G1; KM-4; Cal-. 6.16 grams. Off-center pillars side with 100% full date (scarce), full mintmark, nearly full crown on other side, About Fine with toned fields, holed at edge. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1072. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1741/39 (J), rare. JP-2R9b; S-G1; KM-unl (4 for type); Cal-unl (Type 97). 6.17 grams. Clear upper half of date with parts of overdate distinct (rare), AVG with toned fields, small hole at edge. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1073. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1742 (J), rare, ex-Trastámara. JP-2R10b; S-G1; KM-4; Cal-686. 6.55 grams. Off-center pillars side with bold 42 of date (rare), small thick flan with no hole, lightly toned
VG. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Trastámara collection (Aureo auction of May 2014, lot 305). Estimate: $250-$375.
1074. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1743/2 (J), rare, ex-Trastámara. JP-2R11a; S-G1; KM-unl (4 for type); Cal-unl (Type 97). 6.48 grams. Small
and very thick flan, off-center pillars with bold full 43/2 of date (rare overdate), nearly full shield, toned About Fine with no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Trastámara collection (Aureo auction of May 2014, lot 306). Estimate: $250-$375.
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1075. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1744 (J). JP-2R12; S-G1; KM-4; Cal-688. 6.62 grams. Crude flan with large edge-crack, off-center pillars with bold date, choice shield on other side, bold VF with contrasting toning, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1076. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1745 (J), ex-Trastámara.
JP-2R13; S-G1; KM-4; Cal-689. 6.22
grams. Off-center pillars side with 100% full date (scarce), good shield with full denomination 2 to
right, lightly toned Fine with no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Trastámara collection (Aureo auction of May 2014, lot 307). Estimate: $200-$300.
1077. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1746 (J). JP-2R14; S-G1; KM-4; Cal-690. 6.46 grams. Clear tops of 746 of date (scarce), VG with some flatness but nice toning, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Cayón auction of March 2014 (lot 369). Estimate: $200-$300.
1078. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1747 J. JP-2R15; S-G1a; KM-10; Cal-244. 6.35 grams. Bold full date (scarce) below off-center globes and waves, full assayer on weaker shield side, deeply toned AVG with hole at edge. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1079. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1748 (J). JP-2R16; S-G1a; KM-10; Cal-245. 6.33 grams. Full date (scarce), full denomination 2, AVG with dark contrasting toning on fields, holed at top. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $175-$250. 1080. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1750 J. JP-2R18; S-G1a; KM-10; Cal-247. 5.90 grams. Off-center pillars side with 100% full date (scarce), full mintmark, weaker shield side, non-toned VG, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1081. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1751 J. JP-2R19; S-G1a; KM-10; Cal-248. 6.47 grams. Oddly long flan with very bold full date (scarce), well-detailed shield, full assayer, lightly toned VF with small hole at top. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1082. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1752 J. JP-2R20; S-G1a; KM-10; Cal-249. 6.83 grams. Nicely toned VF with full date, mintmark, assayer and denomination, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Cayón auction of March 2014 (lot 440). Estimate: $200-$300.
1083. Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1753 J. JP-2R21; S-G1a; KM-10; Cal-250. 6.51 grams. Bold 53 of date (scarce) on off-center pillars side with choice crown and full mintmark, full assayer to left of well-detailed shield, toned VF with hole in point. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1084. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1733 J, rare. JP-1R1b; S-G1; KM-3; Cal-354. 3.20 grams. Off-center pillars with 100% full and bold date (rare first year of issue), VG with deeply toned fields, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
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1085. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1734 (J), ex-Trastámara.
JP-1R2; S-G1; KM-3; Cal-355. 3.23 grams.
Off-center pillars with 100% full and bold date (scarce) and mintmark, unevenly struck AVG with nicely contrasting toning, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Trastámara collection (Aureo auction of May 2014, lot 168). Estimate: $175-$250.
1086. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1735/4 (J), rare. JP-1R3a; S-G1; KM-unl (3 for type); Cal-unl (Type 68). 2.53 grams. Off-center pillars with full date, the last digit full but messy from the overdate, weaker shield side,
Good with contrasting toning, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1087. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1735 J, ex-Trastámara. JP-1R3b; S-G1; KM-3; Cal-356. 3.01 grams. Neat shape with sharp points, choice full date (scarce), full mintmark, toned Fine, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Trastámara collection (Aureo auction of May 2014, lot 169). Estimate: $175-$250.
1088. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1736 J. JP-1R4; S-G1; KM-3; Cal-357. 3.21 grams. Off-center pillars with choice full date (scarce) and mintmark, full crown and shield with J to left and I to right, gray-toned Fine, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1089. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1737 J. JP-1R5; S-G1; KM-3; Cal-358. 2.85 grams. Choice full date (scarce) that is noticeably offset to left relative to the globes and waves, both mintmarks full, also choice full shield with full J to left and I to right, full king’s ordinal V, non-toned Fine+ with no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1090. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1738 (J), ex-Trastámara. JP-1R6; S-G1; KM-3; Cal-359. 2.98 grams. Oddshaped flan with edge-crack in corner, full pillars-and-globes with 100% full date (scarce) and mintmark, bold assayer but weaker shield, toned VG/Good, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Trastámara collection (Aureo auction of May 2014, lot 172). Estimate: $175-$250.
1091. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1739 (J). JP-1R7; S-G1; KM-3; Cal-360. 3.01 grams. Choice full crown and full right pillar above 100% full date with both assayers also full, full crown on other side, toned VG+, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
1092. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1740 J, ex-Trastámara. JP-1R8; S-G1; KM-3; Cal-361. 2.91 grams. Small thick flan with no hole, 100% full date (scarce), full denomination I, AVG with faint toning. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Trastámara collection (Aureo auction of May 2014, lot 174). Estimate: $175-$250.
1093. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1741 J. JP-1R9; S-G1; KM-3; Cal-362. 3.20 grams. Bold full date (scarce) below full globes and waves, well-detailed full crown and shield on other side with full assayer to left, lightly toned Fine with no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1094. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1742 J, rare. JP-1R10; S-G1; KM-3; Cal-363. 3.03 grams. Curious shape with long point past the 100% full date, VG with deeply toned fields, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1095. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1743 (J). JP-1R11b; S-G1; KM-3; Cal-365. 2.83 grams. Triangular flan with bold full date (scarce) and mintmark, well-detailed shield, VG with toned fields, holed in point. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
1096. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1744 (J). JP-1R12; S-G1; KM-3; Cal-366. 3.37 grams. Off-center strike with choice full date (scarce), bold denomination, non-toned Fine with no hole, thick flan. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1097. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1745 (J). JP-1R13; S-G1; KM-3; Cal-367. 3.20 grams. Full 174 and most of 5 of date (scarce), bold mintmark, weaker shield side, non-toned AVG/Good with no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $150-$225. 228
1098. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1746 J. JP-1R14; S-G1; KM-3; Cal-368. 3.12 grams. Bold full date (scarce), full assayer, well-centered strike, VG/Good with darkly toned fields, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $175-$250. 1099. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1747 J, inverted mintmark G, ex-Trastámara.
JP-1R15b; S-G1a; KM-9; Cal-126. 3.05 grams. Triangular flan with choice full date (scarce) and bold inverted mintmark (normal
for this period but rarely seen so clearly), full assayer and denomination, bold Fine with toned fields, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Trastámara collection (Aureo auction of May 2014, lot 817). Estimate: $175-$250.
1100. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1748 J, ex-Trastámara. JP-1R16; S-G1a; KM-9; Cal-127. 3.22 grams. Choice full date (scarce), good full crown and globes, well-detailed but off-center shield with full assayer to left, deeply toned AVF with no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Trastámara collection (Aureo auction of May 2014, lot 818). Estimate: $175-$250.
1101. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1749 (J), rare. JP-1R17; S-G1a; KM-9; Cal-128. 2.77 grams. Small, thick, square flan with choice full date and crown, the shield on the other side full and well detailed, richly toned AVF, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1102. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1750 J, ex-Trastámara. JP-1R18; S-G1a; KM-9; Cal-129. 3.13 grams. Broad, thin, rectangular flan with choice full date (scarce) and mintmark, incomplete shield, no hole, Fine with contrastingly toned fields. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Trastámara collection (Aureo auction of May 2014, lot 819). Estimate: $175-$250.
1103. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1751 J, ex-Trastámara. JP-1R19; S-G1a; KM-9; Cal-130. 3.34 grams. Choice full date (scarce) and crown and mintmark, off-center shield with bold full assayer and king’s ordinal VI, attractively toned AVF, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Trastámara collection (Aureo auction of May 2014, lot 821). Estimate: $175-$250. 1104. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1752 J, ex-Trastámara. JP-1R20; S-G1a; KM-9; Cal-131. 3.44 grams. Broad flan with 100% full date (scarce), two full mintmarks (one bold), well-detailed full crown and shield with J to left and I to right, choice grade (VF+) and strike, also elegantly toned and without the usual hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Trastámara collection (Aureo auction of May 2014, lot 822). Estimate: $200-$300.
1105. Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1753 J. JP-1R21; S-G1a; KM-9; Cal-132. 3.04 grams. Odd-shaped flan with full date (scarce) below full crown, globes and waves, full mintmark and assayer, slightly porous AVF with patchy dark toning, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1109. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1735/4 J, rare. JP-MR3a; S-G1; KM-unl (2 for type); Cal-unl
1106. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1733 J, denomination 1/2, rare. JP-MR1c; S-G1; KMWell-centered crowned globes with most of date (clear) below, full crowned shield on other side with assayer J to left and just enough of the denomination to attribute the variety, deeply toned Fine, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $200-$300. 2; Cal-111. 1.50 grams.
1107. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1733 J, denomination +, rare.
1110. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1736 (J).
JP-MR1d; S-G1; KM-2;
Cal-110. 1.42 grams. Choice full pillars-and-globes
with 100% full date and mintmark, also full shield with bold assayer and denomination and 100% full PHILIP V, toned Fine with two holes at top (one normal and the other tiny). Estimate: $200-$300.
1108. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1734 J. JP-MR2; S-G1; KM-2; Cal-112. 1.62 grams. Bold
Choice AVF with lovely toning, lots of bold detail including 100% full date with the rare overdate clear, full crowned shield with bold assayer to left and denomination “+” to right, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Cayón auction of March 2014 (lot 363). Estimate: $300-$450.
(Type 46). 1.71 grams.
JP-MR4; S-G1; KM-2; Cal-114. 1.49 grams. Good full date (scarce), off-center shield with bold denomination “+”, VG with deeply toned fields, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to Sedwick Auction 6 (lot 1187). Estimate: $175-$250.
1111. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1737/6 J. Superb full date (off-center) with the rare overdate clear, full mintmark, well-centered full shield with assayer to left and denomination “+” to right, richly toned Fine+, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to Sedwick Auction 13 (lot 1380). Estimate: $200-$300.
JP-MR5a; S-G1; KM-2; Cal-115. 1.56 grams.
and choice AVF with contrasting toning, lots of detail including full date (scarce) and mintmark, full crowned shield with bold assayer to left and denomination “+” to right. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
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1112. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1738 (J).
1120. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1746
Full date (scarce), full mintmark, off-center shield with full denomination “+” to right, lightly toned VG with tiny hole near one corner. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
J, denomination “1/2”, very rare, exTrastámara. JP-MR14; S-G1; KM-2; Cal-129. 1.48
JP-MR6; S-G1; KM-2; Cal-117. 1.57 grams.
1113. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1739 J. JP-MR7; S-G1; KM-2; Cal-118. 1.36 grams. Thin
broad flan with extended blank area below the full and bold date , two mintmarks, full crown above shield with full assayer to left, Fine with toned fields, no hole except for an attempt in the blank part. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1114. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1740 (J). JP-MR8; S-G1; KM-2; Cal-119. 1.43 grams. Very bold
full date (scarce), full denomination I with very faint crossbar, VG with contrastingly toned fields, two holes near edge. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
1115. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1741/0
(J), error denomination I (no crossbar), rare (unlisted). JP-MR9a var; S-G1;
Off-center pillars with very bold full date with clear overdate (rare) that is offset to left relative to the waves, also full and bold mintmark, the full and bold denomination on the other side clearly just an I without a crossbar (an unlisted variety), Fine with contrastingly toned fields. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
KM-2; Cal-120. 1.54 grams.
1116. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1741 J. Oddly roundish flan with bold 741 of date (scarce) and full mintmark on off-center pillars side, weaker shield with full denomination (I with crossbar), lightly toned AVG with plugged hole near edge. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
JP-MR9b; S-G1; KM-2; Cal-121. 1.35 grams.
1117. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1743 J, denomination “1/2”, rare. JP-MR11a; S-G1; KM-2; Cal-124. 1.42 grams.
Long wedge-shaped flan with large hole in point, full pillars with bold date below, weaker shield with full denomination (1 over 2), toned About Fine. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1118. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1744 (J), denomination “1/2”.
JP-MR12a; S-G1; KM-2;
Cal-126. 1.54 grams. Bold
744 of date (scarce), also bold full mintmark and full denomination (1 over 2) to right of full shield, richly toned Fine, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1119. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1745 (J), denomination “1/2”. JP-MR13; S-G1; KM-2; Cal-unl (Type 46). 1.54 grams. Small flan with choice full (offset) date (scarce) below full crown, globes, pillars and waves, full denomination (1 over 2 with no crossbar, the 2 running into the lower ornament) to right of full shield, darkly toned Fine+ with light surface porosity, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
grams. Full date (described in Trastámara as “unica
conocida,” but this is not the plate coin in JP, so at least two are known), full denomination and nice centers, toned Fine, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection and to the Trastámara collection (Aureo auction of May 2014, lot 78). Estimate: $250-$375.
1121. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1747 J, denomination “+”.
JP-MR15; S-G1a;
Somewhat rectangular flan enabling a full date (scarce), assayer, king’s ordinal VI and denomination “+”, AVF with spotty toning, some surface porosity but no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
KM-8; Cal-21. 1.54 grams.
1122. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1748 J. JP-MR16; S-G1a; KM-8; Cal-22. 1.59 grams. Sharply squarish flan with choice, bold, 100% full date (scarce), full assayer and denomination “+”, toned AVF with slight surface porosity but no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1123. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1749 J. JP-MR17; S-G1a; KM-8; Cal-23. 1.47 grams. Small flan with bold full date (scarce) and assayer, king’s ordinal VI in legend, off-center VG with toned fields, holed near edge. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
1124. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1750 (J). JP-MR18; S-G1a; KM-8; Cal-24. 1.60 grams. Small thick flan with full date (scarce), bold pillars and shield, Fine+ with deeply toned fields, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1125. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1751 (J). JP-MR19; S-G1a; KM-8; Cal-25. 1.57 grams. Clear 751 of date (scarce, the final digit re-punched), full mintmark, weaker shield, slightly grainy VG/ AG, no hole. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1126. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1752 J. JP-MR20; S-G1a; KM-8; Cal-26. 1.48 grams. Bold full date (scarce) on well-centered pillars side, weaker shield with full assayer to left, VG with toned fields, holed near center. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
1127. Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, 1753 (J).
JP-MR21; S-G1a; KM-8; Cal-27. 1.29 grams.
Oddly long, wedge-shaped flan with crude peripheries and large hole in point, full date with re-punched 3 (scarce), nearly full shield with lacuna at bottom and strange scallop-edge die-debris across assayer (same as JP plate coin), VG+ with toning in crevices. Pedigreed to the Antigua collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
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Pillars
1128. Guatemala, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1758 J,
NGC XF 45. Cal-436; KM-18. 26.88 grams. Very bold strike enhanced
by dark toning around details, slightly off-center strike, really an attractive coin for the grade, variety with no abacus at the top of each pillar (Yonaka-G8-58b). NGC #5964168-001. Estimate: $400-$600.
1129. Guatemala, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1768 P, PCGS VF25. Cal-1000; KM-27. Smooth fields with nice, rich toning all over, slightly crude rims (as made), generally scarce date but the normal variety (Yonaka-G8-68a). PCGS #40867159. Estimate: $500-$750.
1130. Guatemala, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1769 P. Cal-1052; KM-26. 13.37 grams. Lustrous XF with very light toning turning dark near top rim on shield side, scratches at 9-10 o’clock on that side, scarce date and variety with inverted N in VNUM (Yonaka-G4-69). Estimate: $400-$600.
Gold
1131. Guatemala, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1808 M, very rare, NGC MS 61, finest and only example in NGC
census, ex-Stuart. Cal-1590; KM-70. Lustrous and choice, with all elements of strike perfectly detailed and the fields satin smooth save for a couple trivial marks, first year of a very rare type encompassing just three non-consecutive dates (1808, 1811 and 1817), undergraded in our opinion but without rival in any case, assuredly finest known and with a celebrated pedigree to boot. Pedigreed to the Richard Stuart collection (stated on special label). NGC #4427731-006. Estimate: $10,000-up.
Busts 1132. Guatemala, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1815 M, NGC MS 61. Cal-1228; KM-69. 27.02 grams. Nice luster with rainbow toning in legends, slight central weakness keeping it from a higher grade (as no problems otherwise), choice nonetheless (second highest grade in NGC census). NGC #5964168-002. Estimate: $350-$500.
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1133. Guatemala, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1821 M, NGC AU 58. Cal-1236; KM-69. 26.90 grams. Bright white with nontoned luster (especially the reverse), choice strike, faint marks and hairlines. NGC #5964168-003. Estimate: $350-$500.
1134. Guatemala, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1811 M, rare. Cal-794; KM-67. 6.51 grams. Deeply toned XF with light surface pitting (especially on the reverse), weak date, seldom-seen key date for the type. Estimate: $150-$225.
1135. Guatemala, 1 real proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1808-PGA, FERDIN variety, NGC MS 62, finest and only
example in NGC census. Cal-545; Medina-296; Grove-F60 var; Herrera-16 var. 3.29 grams. Highly lustrous and well struck, with flan bulge bottom left of bust and perhaps a little high-point wear on reverse, overall exceptional for a piece that is usually found worn and holed. It is interesting to note that both Herrera and Grove list this issue with just the initials PG and not PGA (for engraver Pedro García Aguirre) below the bust, which Medina says was because Herrera’s was simply a defective example, but we suspect the truth is that this is actually a different variety. In any case it comes from a series of proclamation medals struck for the Real Pontificia Universidad de San Carlos (now known as the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, the largest and oldest university of Guatemala) at a time when the region was under New Spain (Mexico). NGC #5965633-004. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
Guatemala (Central American Republic) 1136. Guatemala (Central American Republic), gold 2 escudos, 1846 A, NGC AU 58. KM-12; Fr-28. 6.69 grams. Flashy with luster, the lightly worn high points oddly rose-colored in comparison with the yellow-gold of the rest, in any case a choice example from a popular series with growing demand. NGC #5965633-005. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
1137. Guatemala (Central American Republic), 8 reales,
1824 M, NGC MS 62.
Bright luster, choice strike with sharp and well-defined details (including every leaf on the ceiba tree), faint hairlines in fields as usual, desirable grade. NGC #5965627-013. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500. KM-4. 27.01 grams.
1138. Guatemala (Central American Republic), 8 reales, 1824 M, NGC AU 53. KM-4. Lightly toned over muted luster, well-detailed strike, just a few small marks. NGC #2835978-008. Estimate: $200-$300.
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1142. Guatemala (Central American Republic), 2 reales silver medal, 1837, Trial by Jury, NGC MS 63. Fonrobert-7227.
1139. Guatemala (Central American Republic), 8 reales, 1834 M, NGC AU 58. KM-4. Deep rich toning over muted luster and faint hairlines, nice strike with minimal wear, very scarce date, tied with Richard Stuart example for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 61. NGC #5932119-002. Estimate: $500-$750.
Obverse with standing Justice holding pomegranate and two snakes under legend EL PUEBLO JUEZ.; reverse with radiant all-seeing eye above scales and sword on pedestal that says GUATA. / 1837. under legend JUICIO POR JURADOS. Choice strike, muted luster with deep rainbow toning at top of obverse, faint surface hairlines, issued after legal reforms following peasant revolts begun in 1837. NGC #5928785-026. Estimate: $200-$300.
1143. Guatemala (Central American Republic), 1 real, 1824M, NGC MS 63. KM-3. Choice strike, light rainbow toning over
1140. Guatemala (Central American Republic), 8 reales, 1836 M, coin rotation, NGC UNC details / reverse spot removed. KM-4. 27.05 grams. Choice luster with faint hint of toning,
muted luster, small dark spot in center of tree and traces of adjustment marks at its base, scarce and desirable grade. NGC #5780854-013. Estimate: $500-$750.
light surface hairlines plus some kind of gouge in tree (weakly struck there), also with evidence of residue-removal in field. NGC #5964168004. Estimate: $500-$750.
1144. Guatemala (Central American Republic), 1/4 real, 1824, NGC AU 55. KM-1. Bold strike with lovely rainbow toning all over, a few faint marks and traces of wear, slightly crude rims (as made), desirable first date of series. NGC #4724416-001. Estimate: $300-$450.
1141. Guatemala (Central American Republic), 8 reales, 1847 A. KM-4. 26.74 grams. Deeply toned XF+ with light adjustment marks on rays, rim-bump on tree side, extra metal in field above the 8. Estimate: $200-$300.
1145. Guatemala (Central American Republic), 1/4 real, 1826, NGC MS 62. KM-1. Brightly lustrous and boldly struck, with just one small weak spot in leaves, diagonal die-break on trunk and base. NGC #4740700-013. Estimate: $200-$300.
1146. Guatemala (Central American Republic), 1/4 real, 1833, extremely rare, NGC Fine 15. KM-1. 0.69 gram. Important key date, a bit crude and unevenly struck but with nicely contrasting toning, one of just four in the NGC census. NGC #5964168-005. Estimate: $500-$750.
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1147. Guatemala (Central American Republic), 1/4 real, 1837, NGC MS 66. KM-1. Bold and fully detailed strike, with nice luster and incipient toning, faint die-break above mountains. NGC #2843711-003. Estimate: $300-$450.
1148. Guatemala (Central American Republic), 1/4 real, 1842/37, PCGS MS66. KM-1. Brightly lustrous and fully detailed, no marks at all. PCGS #39614767. Estimate: $300-$450.
Guatemala (Republic)
1149. Guatemala (struck at the Philadelphia mint), gold 20 quetzales, 1926, NGC MS 62. KM-246; Fr-48. Popular as a one-year type in low mintage (46,000 struck), this example with a modicum of bagmarks but rich in color and lustrous. NGC #1753935-019. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
1152. Guatemala, 1 peso, “1/2 real” counterstamp of 1894 on a Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1883, NGC AU 55, c/s AU strong. KM-216. 25.00 grams. Lustrous and faintly toned, minimal wear. NGC #5965629-005. Estimate: $200-$300.
1153. Guatemala, 1 peso, “1/2 real” counterstamp of 1894 1150. Guatemala, 1 peso, “1/2 real” counterstamp of 1894 on a Lima, Peru, 1 sol, 1893 TF, NGC MS 61, c/s UNC on a Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1881, NGC AU 53, c/s AU standard. KM-216. 24.82 grams. Lustrous and well defined by light toning around details, minimal wear for the assigned grade but with some surface hairlines. NGC #5965629-003. Estimate: $200-$300.
standard.
Bagmarked but lustrous and frosty, with faint hint of incipient toning. NGC #5965629-007. Estimate: $500-$750. KM-224. 24.96 grams.
1154. Guatemala, 25 centavos, 1889, with star, NGC MS 64, finest known in NGC census. KM-205.2. Choice luster and strike, very flashy and problem-free, the finer of just two in the NGC census,
1151. Guatemala, 1 peso, “1/2 real” counterstamp of 1894 second type with star replacing G at bottom. NGC #5928785-019. on a Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1883, NGC AU 58, c/s UNC standard. KM-216. 24.94 grams. Good luster and minimal wear, starting
Estimate: $200-$300.
to tone. NGC #5965629-006. Estimate: $200-$300.
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1155. Guatemala, 1 real, 1897, NGC MS 65, finest known in NGC census. KM-166. Brilliant luster and sharp full details, minimal light bagmarks, exceptional grade (the finer of just two in the NGC census). NGC #5928785-033. Estimate: $200-$300.
1156. Guatemala, 1/2 real, 1889, NGC MS 62, finest and only example in NGC census. KM-155.2. Light
luster, particularly bold rims but centers somewhat flatter, still choice and conditionally rare. NGC #5928785-030. Estimate: $200-$300.
1157. Guatemala, 1/2 real, 1893, large wreath and large date, NGC MS 67, finest known in NGC census. KM-164. Blazingly lustrous and almost prooflike, the centers a bit softly struck as usual and with hairline die-cracks, but notable for its flashy brilliance. NGC #5928785-027. Estimate: $200-$300.
1158. Guatemala, 1/4 real, 1860, NGC MS 66. KM-130. Bold strike and nice luster, with 60 of date re-
engraved over larger offset digits, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 67. NGC #2847549-001. Estimate: $200-$300.
1159. Guatemala, copper 1 centavo, 1881, struck on an 1871 1 centavo, NGC Mint Error
MS 65 RB, KM Plate (stated on label). KM-202. Lustrous with bright golden-bronze color (more
like RD in our estimation), traces of undercoin visible (mostly on reverse), with diagnostic dark spot on reverse rim to prove its pedigree. Plate Coin in the Krause-Mishler Standard Catalog references. NGC #5928785-043. Estimate: $200-$300.
Haiti
1160. Haiti, 50 centimes, AN 25 (1828), Boyer, NGC MS 62, ex-Rudman.
KM-20.
Deep golden-rainbow colors over luster, with slightly soft centers and die-polish lines on obverse, desirable grade. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #3236021-020. Estimate: $200-$300.
Honduras
1161. Honduras (struck at the Paris Mint), copper-nickel proof 5 reales pattern, 1870-TASSET, President Medina, rare, NGC PF 64, ex-Stuart. KM-Pn12. Nice luster and frosty details, very lightly gold-toned with a few darker streaks on reverse, rare and popular pattern for a denomination that was never adopted, also noteworthy for its obverse legend recognizing Captain-General and President José Maria Medina (who was executed in 1878), second highest grade in NGC census behind a pair of PF 65’s. Pedigreed to the Richard Stuart collection (stated on special label) and to Sedwick Auction 21 (lot 1542). NGC #4427714-001. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
Hungary
1162. Hungary, gold 2 ducats, Maria Teresa, 1765-KB, Kremnitz mint, NGC AU
details / removed from jewelry. KM-379; Fr-179. Bold strike, rich gold color, muted luster and
minimal high-point wear, slightly crude rims from mounting, popular issue showing Maria Theresa on obverse and seated Madonna and Christ Child on reverse. NGC #5968136-002. Estimate: $500-$750.
1163. Hungary, gold ducat, Maria Teresa, 1762-KB, Kremnitz mint, NGC AU 55. KM-329.2; Fr-180. 3.49 grams. Nice luster for the grade, bold strike with minor high-point wear, popular
issue showing Maria Theresa on obverse and seated Madonna and Christ Child on reverse. NGC #5969226-010. Estimate: $350-$500.
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India (British)
1164. India (British), 1 rupee, Victoria (as Queen), no date (1862-76), NGC
Mint Error VF 25, reverse brockage. KM-473. Fascinating error with entire bust of Queen Victoria visible in mirror-incuse on reverse, the obverse with fully detailed bust but weaker legend due to the brockage, caused by a previous coin sticking to the reverse die during manufacture, toned all over and remarkably well circulated in its time instead of being set aside for the error. NGC #5958294-001. Estimate: $200-$300.
Italian States Parma
1165. Parma (Italian States), 5 lire, Maria Luigia, 1832/15, NGC AU 58. Mont-117; KM-C30; Dav-204. Deeply rainbow toned over luster, the sharp central details somewhat frosty in comparison but with faint wear on highest points. NGC #6268663-005. Estimate: $300-$450.
Italy (Kingdom)
1166. Milan, Italy (Kingdom), gold 40 lire, Napoleone I, 1812-M, “puntali sagomati” variety (halberds with shaped tips), PCGS MS61. Mont-204; KM-12; Fr-5. Rich gold color with strong luster but lots of tiny marks on obverse, rare grade (usually found in AU or lower). PCGS #37022620. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
1167. Rome, Italy (Kingdom), gold 20 lire, Vittorio Emanuele III, 1923, Fascist anniversary, NGC MS 61. KM-64; Fr-31. 6.46 grams. Rich gold color and nice luster, a few light bagmarks, with fasces on reverse in commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the Fascist “March on Rome” in 1922 that brought Mussolini to power. NGC #5969226-006. Estimate: $400-$600.
Japan
1168. Japan (Osaka mint), gold 10 yen, Emperor Mutsuhito, Meiji year 33 (1900), PCGS MS65+. KM-Y33; Fr-51; JNDA-01-7. Superb cartwheel luster and satin-smooth surfaces save for just a
couple minuscule bagmarks, matching the highest grade at NGC and second finest in PCGS census behind a single MS66. PCGS #40618610. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1169. Japan (Osaka mint), gold 10 yen, Emperor Mutsuhito, Meiji year 41 (1908),
PCGS MS63. KM-Y33; Fr-51; JNDA-01-7. Rich gold color and nice luster, light bagmarks on reverse. PCGS #3686371. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
1170. Japan (Osaka mint), gold 10 yen, emperor Mutsuhito, Meiji year 42 (1909), PCGS
MS65+. KM-Y33; Fr-51; JNDA-01-7. Blazingly lustrous and satin smooth, with faint friction marks in just a couple places, only half a grade away from top grade of MS66 at both PCGS and NGC. PCGS #40618603. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1171. Japan (Osaka mint), gold 5 yen, Emperor Mutsuhito, Meiji year 45 (1912), PCGS
MS64. KM-Y32; Fr-52; JNDA-01-8. Rich gold color with somewhat muted luster, faint bagmarks only. PCGS #15993922. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
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1172. Japan (Osaka mint), 50 sen, Emperor Mutsuhito, Meiji year 4 (1871), three spines variety, PCGS MS65. KM-Y4a.1; JNDA-01.13A. Superb cartwheel luster with light golden toning on and near rims. PCGS #80066206. Estimate: $400-$600.
1173. Japan (Osaka mint), proof 20 sen, Emperor Mutsuhito, Meiji year 13 (1880), extremely rare, NGC PF 62. KM-Y24; JNDA-unl. Flawless strike with faint rainbow toning splashed across the lustrous surfaces, the reverse like a sunset and the dragon on the obverse particularly well defined by the toning, with just a few faint wisps on the mirrored fields but no marks or any evidence of mishandling, a highly important, very low-mintage gem. Drawing comparisons to the famous King of Siam US proof set from the early 1800s, the fourteen-piece Japanese Meiji-13 proof set was similarly used for diplomatic purposes (presumably for presentation to heads of state) and remains surprisingly elusive, as up to 77 sets were reportedly made but no intact sets are known today. The closest to a complete set, eleven pieces, was in the John Pittman collection (David Akers auction of August 1999, lot 5152, acquired from the Farouk sale in 1954), including a box that might have been original, and a second set of eleven (but not all the same denominations as Pittman) was sold at Heritage in January 2017, both setting worldwide records and generating lots of excitement in the world of Japanese numismatics. Each denomination in the set is now a major rarity, the present denomination from a recorded mintage of only 96 pieces (presumably all proofs given as gifts and never meant for circulation) and thought to be unique by Pittman. His example, lacquered and hairlined, is now known to be one of three ever offered for public sale, with the addition of the Heritage example in PF 63, the present one being technically the same grade but with more eye-appeal in our opinion, a historical and numismatic gem for the most advanced collectors in the world. NGC #6268661-001. Estimate: $35,000-up.
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Martinique (French Colony)
1174. Martinique (French Colony), gold 22 livres, countermark “22” over eagle (1805) on a genuine Rio, Brazil, 6400 reis, José I, 1759-R, PCGS AU58, c/m UNC detail. KM-37; Fr-2. Visibly intact host (weight not stated) with choice details and traces
of luster under light red toning, the countermark (Gordon Variety B reworked) as deep and sharp as they come, the scarcer of this island’s two stamps (the other being 20-over-eagle, reserved for circulating forgeries), decreed in 1805 and applied by goldsmith Costet, emulating an 1804 decree on Guadeloupe. It is interesting to note that this all occurred during a brief period of French control after the Treaty of Amiens, as otherwise the island was British-controlled until a permanent return to the French following the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815. PCGS #36315782. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000.
Mexico (colonial) Gold
1175. Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Philip V, 1736 MF, florette above assayers, NGC MS 61. Cal-2235; KM-148. Choice strike and rims, rather lustrous, with faint surface hairlines on obverse and minor flan-bulge behind head, still among the best overall for this desirable early type (second highest grade at NGC behind a pair of MS 62’s). NGC #3735673-004. Estimate: $6,000-up.
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1176. Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Philip V, 1744 MF, NGC MS 63. Cal-2249; KM-148. Superb original luster and strike, with perfect rims and sharp details all over, splashes of red toning on obverse (some faint hairlines), a flashy beauty that is tied for second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 64+. NGC #5961964-001. Estimate: $15,000-$22,500.
1177. Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Philip V, 1745 MF, NGC MS 61. Cal-2250; KM-148. Gorgeous rainbow toning over luster in legends, good strike with full rims, high points lightly worn but overall a very eye-catching and beautiful coin. NGC #43511106002. Estimate: $10,000-up.
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1178. Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III (young bust, “rat nose”), 1771 MF, rare, NGC AU 55. Cal-1997; Choice luster and fully detailed strike with full rims, lightly hairlined and bagmarked but otherwise fully UNC, final year of a rare type that is known in Spanish as “cara de rata” (rat face) and in English as “rat nose” due to a perhaps too realistic portrait of the young king. NGC #2777141-010. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000. KM-155.
1179. Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1794 FM, NGC MS 60.
Brightly lustrous, with light surface hairlines on obverse, typically weak centers, surely a candidate for updated grading. NGC #5961237-002. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000. Cal-1633; KM-159.
1180. Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1790 FM, extremely rare, NGC VF 30, finest and only example in NGC census. Cal-1484; KM-131. Traces of toning and luster in legends, light central wear and marks, a very rare key two-year transitional type (missing in most private and institutional collections, including the Banco de Mexico) and an extremely rare date, of which only about five are known, this being the only one in the NGC census since the Rudman specimen in Heritage (August 2015, lot 31287), then graded NGC XF 40, was subsequently re-graded as AU details by PCGS and resold by Stack’s Bowers earlier this year (January 2021, lot 22229). NGC #5955312-001. Estimate: $10,000-up.
1181. Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1776 FM, NGC XF 45. Cal-1599; KM-118.2. 3.35 grams. Traces
of toning and luster on smooth fields, slightly crude rims, popular date with US collectors. NGC #6268663-011. Estimate: $350-$500.
1182. Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1795 FM, NGC VF 30. Cal1127; KM-120. Traces
of luster and very faint toning, the bust weakly struck and lightly worn, one of just two in the NGC census, also with possible overdate 5/4. NGC #5955320-009. Estimate: $300-$450.
1183. Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII transitional (“armored” bust), 1812 HJ, NGC MS 63+. Cal-1514; KM-121. Choice luster and very bold strike including nearly full rims, scarce transitional type, exceptional grade (second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64). NGC #5961237-003. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
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Pillars
1184. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1745 MF, NGC MS 65, finest known in NGC census. Cal-1468; KM-103. Frosty and almost prooflike with brilliant luster, choice strike, every element sharp and bold, the finest for the date (tops at PCGS being MS64) and just one away from top grade for the entire series, which is significant for something so highly collected and in-demand as Mexican pillar dollars, the kind of coin that rarely comes to market and should be jumped on for the opportunity it presents. NGC #4427723-006. Estimate: $10,000-up.
1185. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1745 MF, NGC MS 61. Cal-1468; KM-103. Richly toned and boldly struck (very slightly off-center), the fields smooth but lacking in luster for a higher grade. NGC #5969618-002. Estimate: $1,000-up.
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1186. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1746 MF, NGC MS 64. Cal-1470; KM-103. Good original luster (stronger on shield side) with traces of incipient toning, sharp full strike with fields so clean that you can even see the ghost of an offset digit 6 of the date (re-punched), exceptional and numerically top grade (tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64+, tops at PCGS being MS63). NGC #5969618-003. Estimate: $3,500-up.
1187. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1747 MF, NGC MS 64, finest known in NGC census, ex-Rudman. Cal1472; KM-103. Very
frosty with mirrorlike luster and sharp full details, parts of rims slightly crude due to minor centering issues but otherwise as nice as they come, an exceptional grade (just one finer at PCGS in MS65), also interesting as a posthumous issue. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet and to Heritage Auction #3054 (lot 31029). NGC #4427723-008. Estimate: $5,000-up.
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1188. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754 MF, crowns alike, NGC AU 58. Cal-482; KM-104.1. Frosty and somewhat lustrous, a perfect example of a coin that is technically MS (with only faint evidence of friction on highest points) but looks slightly worn due to weaker strike (particularly in the centers), also with light adjustment marks, still conditionally choice. NGC #4351128-006. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
1189. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Philip V, 1733 F, very rare, NGC VG details / plugged, ex-Rudman. Cal-805; KM-84. Non-toned and polished but with only light, even wear (more like Fine or even low VF in our opinion), the professional repair at top not obvious but also not deceptive, one of maybe five specimens known, noted by Gilboy (M-2-2) as the rarest of four major types for this date (combining the two possible mintmarks, oM and MX, and the two possible assayers, F and MF), R2 in Yonaka (M2-33). Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #2787318-004. Estimate: $400-$600.
1190. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Philip V, 1735/4 MF, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census. Cal-810; KM-84. Broad flan with bold rims, choice details with only very light wear, all beautifully rainbow toned with lustrous fields, simply gorgeous, this overdate actually the commonest variety for this year according to Yonaka (M2-35a). NGC #6272083-001. Estimate: $1,000-up.
1191. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754 M, NGC AU 58. Cal-295; KM-86.1. Lovely rainbow toning over notable luster, great strike with bold rims, minor high-point wear but no problems, common date (Yonaka-M2-54) but choice grade, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 62. NGC #5955325-005. Estimate: $400-$600.
1192. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1 real, Philip V, 1733 MF, NGC VF details / test
punch damage, cleaned, ex-Rudman. Cal-507; KM-75.1. Bold strike with only light high-point wear and relatively smooth fields for the grade (arguably XF by more recent standards), the test punch easy to miss above the dot after the D of D.G., silvery from cleaning, actually slightly less common than the MX-mintmark variety for this year (Yonaka-M1-33e). Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #2787318-003. Estimate: $200-$300.
1193. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1/2 real, Ferdinand VI, 1759 M, NGC AU 58. Cal98; KM-67.2. Choice rainbow toning over and bold details (including rims), lacking in luster but minimal wear, common date (Yonaka-M-05-59, the only variety). NGC #5955325-009. Estimate: $200-$300.
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Busts
1197. Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1807 1194. Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1786 TH, NGC MS 62. FM, NGC AU 58. Cal-1129; KM-106.2a. Beautiful coin with choice, deep rainbow toning over luster, only light wear and marks, common date (Yonaka M8-86) and far from finest known but very attractive for the grade. NGC #5955325-007. Estimate: $400-$600.
Choice luster (especially on reverse), good strike except for slightly weak high points, faint surface hairlines, Yonaka-M8-107. NGC #5948664-002. Estimate: $300$450. Cal-986; KM-109.
1198. Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1/2 real, Charles III, 1782 FF, NGC MS 63 (“top pop”), ex-Rudman. Deeply toned over muted luster, choice strike, no marks or wear, tied with one other for finest in NGC census, Yonaka-M05-82. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #509461001. Estimate: $200-$300.
Cal-209; KM-69.2.
1199. Mexico City, Mexico, copper octavo (1/16 real), Ferdinand VII, 1814, NGC MS 62 BN. Cal-104;
1195. Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1789 FM. Cal-950;
Lustrous UNC with light surface hairlines, very faint toning, nice strike, Yonaka-M8-89-IV. Estimate: $200-$300.
KM-107. 27.02 grams.
KM-59. Very
bold strike, with deep dark toning over traces of luster, parts of rims slightly crude (as made), evidence of fibrous strike-through in obverse field, truly a choice example, in fact second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 65 RB. From a brief, late series of copper coins, this smallest denomination also known as a pilón but confusingly showing denomination as “1/8” for octavo, meaning neither 1/8 real (as stated on label) nor 1/8 tlaco (as stated in Calicó, there also erroneously translated as 1/4 real) but in fact valued at half of a tlaco (the circulating merchant token at the time, valued at 1/8 real) or 1/16 real (Yonaka-M01C-114). NGC #5961239-001. Estimate: $500-$750.
Mexico (War of Independence) Durango 1196. Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1791 FM, ex-Bevill. Cal-953; KM-109. 26.58 grams. Attractively rainbow-
toned AU with underlying luster, light porosity in legends and faint scrape on king’s jaw, first date with proper bust of Charles IV and in fact the only denomination struck that year, according to Yonaka (M8-91). Pedigreed to the Jim Bevill collection (Sedwick Auction 23, lot 1372). Estimate: $200-$300.
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1200. Durango, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1822 CG, NGC AU 55. Cal-1200; KM-111.2. Lustrous and very lightly rainbow toned, typically slightly crude with weak centers and incomplete rims, a few minor marks, tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single AU 58, final date of colonial issue. NGC #6272344-007. Estimate: $500-$750.
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1201. Durango, Mexico, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (“armored” bust), 1812
RM, very rare, NGC VG 10, finest and only example in NGC census. Cal-773; KM92.3. Very
crude strike as expected for the initial issues of this mint, with lots of flatness but crucially showing full date and mintmark, also with nice toning, perhaps unfairly graded but without comparison since the only others we have seen in recent years (four total, not counting the present coin) were not slabbed. NGC #6272338-001. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
Guadalajara
1202. Guadalajara, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, date not visible (1812-15), assayer MR, PCGS Mint Error VF25, multi-struck obv/rev. Cal-Type 294: KM-111.3. Fascinating error with up to five misaligned strikes showing about a 45-degree rotation, un-
fortunately cutting off the date but showing bold assayers (twice), attractively toned and not overly worn, clearly well circulated despite the error, first we have seen or heard of for this period and obviously important for the War of Independence specialist or trophy-error collector. PCGS #42473778. Estimate: $5,000-up.
Mexico (Empire of Iturbide)
1203. Mexico City, Mexico, 8 reales, 1823 JM, Iturbide, 1204. Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, 1822 JM, Iturbide, NGC colonial edge, flat-top 3, NGC AU details / cleaned. KM-310.
Bold bust and sharp eagle except for center, most of legends also bold and lustrous, with small spots of toning here and there, very faint and inconsequential hairlines, scarce and popular brief type. NGC #5965627-012. Estimate: $350-$500.
MS 63. KM-302. Mirrorlike luster and frosty details, the bust slightly doubled on the die (error), parts of rims crude (as made) and with center of eagle weak as usual, but overall well struck and impressively flashy, tied with two others for finest in NGC census, also a desirable one-year issue (unlike the other silver denominations). NGC #5968036-001. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
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Mexico (Republic)
Mexico (United Mexican States)
1205. Mexico City, Mexico, gold 1/2 escudo, 1842 MM, NGC MS 62.
KM-
Bold strike and strong luster, eagle’s breast slightly weak, spot of toning above its left wing, flashy for the grade. NGC #4884167-002. Estimate: $200-$300. 378.5.
1206. Mexico City, Mexico, gold 1/2 escudo, 1856/4 GF, NGC MS 63. KM-378.5. Choice mirrorlike luster, bold strike but weak in centers, early slab label. NGC #565309-006. Estimate: $200-$300.
1210. Mexico City, Mexico, 1 peso, “Caballito,” 1911, long ray, NGC MS 62. KM-453. Bright white with strong luster for the grade, light bagmarks, popular five-year type. NGC # 62005418-012. Estimate: $200-$300.
1207. Durango, Mexico, “hookneck” 8 reales, 1824 RL, submissive snake, small Libertad, NGC XF 45. DP-Do01; KM376.3. Light
steel-gray toning, fully detailed strike but rims somewhat crude (as made), rare and desirable one-year type. NGC #5746752-006. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
1211. Mexico City, Mexico, 1 peso, “Caballito,” 1913, unevenly spaced date, NGC MS 63.
KM-453. Frosty and lustrous, with light bagmarks only, popular five-year type. NGC # 6205420-018. Estimate: $300-$450.
Mexico (Revolutionary)
1208. Guadalupe y Calvo, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales,
1850 MP, NGC XF 40. DP-GC07; KM-377.7. Light and somewhat spotty toning over muted luster, minor marks and weak in center of eagle but otherwise well struck, scarce mint. NGC #5961212-001. Estimate: $300-$450.
1212. Oaxaca, Mexico, provisional 5 pesos, 1915 TM, variety with 2 below P, NGC MS 63. KM-751. Slightly speckled rainbow toning over muted luster, minimal bagmarks, one-year provisional type with bust of Benito Juarez on obverse and 1% gold content explicitly stated on reverse. NGC #2785709-020. Estimate: $300-$450.
1209. Guanajuato, Mexico, 25 centavos, 1876 S, NGC MS
63. KM-406.5. Very flashy luster with incomplete waves of light ton-
ing on both sides plus patch of bright blue at eagle-side rim, minimal marks, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64. NGC #5961187-007. Estimate: $200-$300.
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Nicaragua
1214. Nicaragua, 50 centavos, 1929, NGC MS 62, ex-Stuart. KM-15. Brightly lustrous, with spot of incipient toning on rim, minor
bagmarks only, choice grade (tied with three others for second finest
1213. León, Nicaragua, 1 real proclamation medal, Ferdi- in NGC census behind a single MS 64). Pedigreed to the Richard Stunand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1808, rare, NGC AU 58. Cal-562;
Medina-312; Grove-F83; Herrera-27; KM-M1. Bold strike, nice luster, toning
around details, slightly off-center reverse, choice grade for this issue (often found holed), popular as effectively the only colonial coinage struck in what is now Nicaragua. NGC #2822422-006. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
Panama (colonial)
art collection (stated on special label). NGC #4427811-001. Estimate: $200-$300.
1215. Nicaragua, proof copper-nickel 1 centavo, 1878, rare, NGC PF 64, ex-Luis Flores. KM-1. Good luster despite faint speckling, traces of light toning. Pedigreed to the Luis Flores collection (stated on label). NGC #3596796-003. Estimate: $300-$450.
1216. Panama, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer oB to left, mintmark AP above denomination I to right, Aragón omitted, very rare, NGC VF 30. S-AP4; Cal236; KM-2. 3.38 grams. Bold assayer and clear but doubled
mintmark and denomination, bold crown (nearly full), full but weaker shield and (off-center) cross-lions-castles with clear tressure in characteristically rotated orientation, not much legend (partially flat), lightly gray-toned all over, tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single XF 40. NGC #5961054-001. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.
1217. Panama, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, mintmark A to left and P to right (unique), no king’s name in legends, NGC AU 53,
finest and only example in NGC census. S-unl (cf. AP2); Cal-unl (Type 64); KM-unl (1 for type). 1.64 grams. Very important discovery coin, as it is a completely new variety missing in Proctor, with very clear mintmark split by the full but doubled monogram with full crown above, choice full cross-lions-castles, and just enough legend to see that neither side has the king’s name, all boldly detailed and nicely toned. It is possible that the doubling has obscured an assayer M below the monogram, and it is also possible that the P to the right is an assayer and the engraver simply punched the A to left too low to allow for a P below it to complete the AP mintmark. As for the legends, notice that the monogram side says D.G.HISPANI and the cross side says D.G. ISPANIARVM with a backwards D, which seems to indicate an unintended marriage of dies from different engravers. The untrained eye could be excused for mistaking this coin for Potosi Philip II assayer A, and perhaps there are other examples out there so mislabeled, but the elements of design (particularly the crown and backwards D) are distinctly Panamanian, and for now this is the only one we know of. NGC #6269471-001. Estimate: $3,000-up.
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Papal States
1218. Papal States, gold 20 lire, Pius IX, 1867-R, Year XXII, NGC AU 58. KM-1382.3; Fr-280. Choice for the assigned grade, with nice luster and only light bagmarks, perhaps just a trace of highpoint wear. Pope Pius IX’s 32-year reign was the longest on record and marked the end of the sovereign Papal States. NGC #5962291-004. Estimate: $300-$450.
Paraguay (War of the Triple Alliance) 1219. Paraguay (War of the Triple Alliance), 1 real, countermark “1” in rounded hexagonal
field of horizontal lines (1865-70) on a wavy-edge 1/4 cut of a Bolivian Republic 4 soles 1855, very rare, NGC VF 30, c/s VF standard. Pratt-MR2; KM-B2. 3.08 grams. Nearly full countermark
and nice sharp cut, providentially oriented so the host date 1855 is centered on the other side (extremely rare thus), lovely deep toning all over, scarce and important emergency issue from the war against the Triple Alliance of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay in 1865-70. NGC #6272344-005. Estimate: $1,000-up.
1220. Paraguay (War of the Triple Alliance), 1 real, countermark retrograde “S” inside toothed oval (1865-70) on a wavy-edge 1/5 cut of a Bolivian Republic 4 soles of the mid1800s, very rare, NGC Good 6, c/s VF standard. Pratt-MR8; KM-unl. 2.62 grams. Sharp and neatly
undulating cut with bold and nearly full countermark (atypically in retrograde, the exact meaning of the letter unknown) with several intentional slashes (metal tests?) on that side, not much host detail, richly toned all over, one of the rarest types of emergency issues from the war against the Triple Alliance of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay in 1865-70. NGC #6272344-004. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
Paraguay (Republic)
1222. Paraguay, coin-sized gold medal, 1964, visit by Charles de Gaulle. 10.02 grams; 25mm. Attractively lustrous with matte-smooth but lightly hairlined fields, its spartan design showing
1221. Asunción, Paraguay, bronze 4 centésimos, 1870, the Paraguayan lion on one side and busts of Paraguayan President
SAEZ. KM-4.3. 22.95 grams. Dark brown XF with areas of light verdigris, minor laminations and deep edge-crack, its crudeness characteristic of its manufacture in Asunción as opposed to the Heaton Mint in London, actually rather well preserved for the type. Estimate: $200-$300.
Alfredo Stroessner and French President Charles de Gaulle on the other, commemorating the latter’s visit to Paraguay in October 1964. We were unable to find more information about this medal, but note that Heritage sold an example of its larger sibling (50 grams, 45mm) in 2020 for $5,250 hammer. While non-denominated and medallic in theme, we note these pieces were struck in coin alignment. Estimate: $500-$750.
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Peru (colonial) Gold
1223. Lima, Peru, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III (first “rat nose” type), 1765 JM, rare, NGC AU 55, finest known in
NGC census. Cal-1918; KM-70. Fully detailed strike with only faint wear but minimal luster, splashed with light red-gold toning, overall a choice example of rare type with first young bust of Charles III in an overly realistic rendering with a characteristically long nose. NGC #5948654003. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.
1224. Lima, Peru, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1788 1225. Lima, Peru, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV transiIJ, NGC AU 53.
Much luster for the assigned grade based on high-point wear and light marks. Pedigreed to the Espinola collection (stated on label). NGC #5845195-004. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000. Cal-1953; KM-82.1a.
tional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1790 IJ, NGC AU 58. Cal-1589; KM-92. Broad flan with prominent rims, choice luster, minor
laminations on obverse and adjustment marks on reverse, minimal wear but some surface hairlines. NGC #5955330-003. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
1226. Lima, Peru, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII, 1821 JP, NGC VF 35, finest and only example in NGC census. CalBold rims and legends with toning around details, the centers weaker and a little worn, desirable final date of colonial issue. NGC #5961211-003. Estimate: $400-$600.
1508; KM-126.
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Pillars 1227. Lima, Peru, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1761 JM, dots over both mintmarks. Cal-1020; KM-A64.1. 26.80 grams. Lustrous (cleaned) XF with tiny trace of encrustation in shield, no big problems (Yonaka-L861a). Estimate: $200-$300.
1228. Lima, Peru, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1758 JM. Cal-162; KM-52. 3.30 grams. Deeply toned XF with one large and bold chopmark in field below QUE as from
circulation in Asia (rarely seen on pillar minors), Yonaka-L1-58. Estimate: $150-$225.
Busts
1229. Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1802 IJ, NGC 1231. Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1804 JP, NGC
MS 62. Cal-920; KM-97. Strong luster on reverse (somewhat muted on
obverse), no marks or wear but with weak rims that crude in places on reverse (as made), starting to tone. NGC #5951951-004. Estimate: $200-$300.
MS 62.
Cal-924; KM-97. 27.46 grams. Choice luster and strike except for a hair of central weakness on reverse, incomplete rims due to being slightly off-center, choice for the grade overall. NGC #5965633-010. Estimate: $300-$450.
1230. Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1804 JP, NGC MS 63.
Cal-924; KM-97. Broad and very slightly oval flan with bold strike and nice luster, small parts of rims weak or crude (as made), second highest grade in current NGC census. NGC #5965629-008. Estimate: $300-$450.
1232. Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII transitional (smaller “imaginary” bust), 1810 JP, NGC AU 55. Cal-1241; KM-106.2. Richly toned over luster, some weak strike in addition to light
high-point wear, with trace of surface porosity and die-rust near rims, scarce and desirable type. NGC #6272344-014. Estimate: $350-$500.
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1233. Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1814 JP, NGC MS 62.
Choice luster and frosty details, with rainbow toning in legends, nice strike but parts of rims weak (as made). NGC #5948664-001. Estimate: $200-$300. Cal-1247; KM-117.1.
1234. Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1820 JP, NGC MS 62. Cal-1253; KM-117.1. 26.53 grams. Deeply and attractively rainbow toned over muted luster, bold strike with strong details but traces of die-cracking and rough spot in front of face, also small natural void in edge. NGC #5965629-009. Estimate: $200-$300.
1235. Lima, Peru, bust 4 reales, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1791 IJ, double-strike error. Cal-752; KM-86. 13.23 grams. Broad-flan VF/XF
with the entire obverse slightly double-struck (rare thus), all the elements shifted to create the effect that some became faint and others were made bolder, the reverse virtually unaffected except for some minor laminations, traces of luster and toning throughout. Estimate: $200-up.
Peru (Republic)
1236. Lima, Peru, gold 4 escudos, 1853 MB, NGC MS 63, 1238. Lima, Peru, gold 100 soles, 1964, NGC MS 66+. KM-
finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Lissner. KM-150.2. Beautifully lustrous and boldly struck, just some wispy hairlines on Liberty side as usual, by all accounts the finest known of this rare two-year type. Pedigreed to the Lissner collection (stated on label). NGC #3839945-006. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
231. 46.70 grams. Bold strike and monstrous luster, virtually devoid of marks or friction, and a nice heavy chunk of rich-colored gold (1.5 oz troy). NGC #5965633-009. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
1237. Lima, Peru, gold 2 escudos, 1853 MB, NGC AU 55. KM-149.2. Unusually well-detailed Liberty at the expense of flag detail on other side (bold strike overall), slightly grainy surfaces (as made) but still lustrous, some faint adjustment marks. NGC #5955311-006. Estimate: $350-$500.
1239. Lima, Peru, 8 reales, 1828 JM, large Liberty, NGC MS 62.
Brilliantly lustrous, with sharp full details but slightly uneven rims due to centering issues, rough spot on llama in shield (as made), impressively flashy for the grade. NGC #5965629-002. Estimate: $400-$600.
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KM-142.3. 25.36 grams.
1240. Lima, Peru, 8 reales, 1831 MM, NGC MS 62. KM-142.3. 27.43 grams. Bold and lustrous, with full details including rims, the
legends particularly icy with flash. NGC #5965629-001. Estimate: $500-$750.
1241. Cuzco, Peru, 8 reales-sized proclamation medal, 1834, Constitutional Reform, NGC AU 55.
Fonrobert-9219.
Deep gunmetal toning over lustrous surfaces, with minimal marks and just a touch of wear on the pages of the book, great contrast. NGC #6272343-001. Estimate: $300-$450.
1242. Lima, Peru, 2 reales, 1828JM. KM-141.1. 6.90 grams. Blazingly lustrous and boldly struck but with typical central weakness and die-rust, parts of rims crude also (as made), still impressively flashy and fully Mint State. With ICG MS62 tag. Estimate: $150-$225.
Philippines (under Spain)
1243. Philippines (under Spain), gold 2 pesos, Isabel II, 1863, NGC AU 55.
Cal-856; KM-144. Good luster (especially on reverse), some light wear, parts of rims weak. NGC #4916884-007. Estimate: $500-$750.
1245. Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, Isabel II, crownedY.II countermark (1834-37) on a Lima, Peru, 8 reales, 1831 MM, NGC AU details / cleaned, c/s AU standard. Cal-668; KM-138.2. Bold full countermark, well-defined details due to toning in crevices. NGC #5947447-004. Estimate: $300-$450.
1244. Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, Isabel II, crownedY.II countermark (1834-37) on a Lima, Peru, 8 reales, 1828 JM, large Liberty, NGC VF 30, c/s VF standard. Cal-668; KM-138.2. Attractively
toned all over, the countermark nearly full, all much nicer than the assigned grade suggests. NGC #5947411-003. Estimate: $300-$450.
1246. Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, crowned-Y.II countermark (1834-37) on a Mexico City, Mexico, cap-andrays 8 reales, 1834 ML, NGC AU 55, c/s AU strong. Cal-668; KM-unl. Exceptionally bold, full and well-centered countermark, the host still somewhat lustrous, with natural rim-flaw at 9 o’clock, tied with three others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 61. NGC #6271288-001. Estimate: $500-$750.
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1247. Philippines (under Spain), silver 1 peso, Alfonso XIII (young head), 1897 S-GV, NGC MS 62+. Cal-122; KM-154. Mirrorlike luster, some light bagmarks, very bright and choice, popular one-year type. NGC #4495925-007. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
Puerto Rico (under Spain)
1248. Puerto Rico (under Spain), dollar, fleur-de-lis countermark (1885) on a USA (mint not visible), $1 Morgan, 1880, PCGS Good detail / holed, very rare. Cal-unl; KM-unl. The fleur-de-lis countermark of Puerto Rico was that island’s only official countermark and was created after a decree on November 27, 1884, by the Governor, General Luis Dabán, preventing the importation of more holed coins to Puerto Rico, the countermark being the official device to prove certain coins were on the island before the decree, which naturally prompted fake countermarks to be made as well. This example shows a full, genuine countermark (Dávila’s Type IV), the coin well toned and heavily worn but with bold date, with an enlarged hole at top from wearing on a key chain (unfortunately obliterating the mintmark, if there was one), very rare to be found in dollar size and the first fully authenticated example we have seen or heard of on a Morgan dollar (others are all seated Liberty or earlier). Amazingly this coin has resided in the same Puerto Rican family from its creation until now. Sra. Montserrate Hernández Ramírez, born in 1883 in Maricao, Puerto Rico, received this coin as a gift from her father, Ruperto Hernández, and left it to her son, Dr. Luis Amorós, when she died in 1958. Dr. Amorós died in 1965, and his widow, Hilda Alvarez, kept the coin and eventually passed it on to her son, Luis Alwin Amorós, Esq., from whom it was recently acquired and subsequently consigned to our auction. A very important piece for all US collectors, not just in Puerto Rico, and especially desirable for its fully documented pedigree and authentication. With letter from expert numismatist Dr. Ovidio Dávila Dávila (author of Estudio Numismático de las Primeras Monedas de Puerto Rico: Los Resellos de “flor de lis” de 1885 [2012]) certifying the authenticity of the coin and countermark. PCGS #42910152. Estimate: $5,000-up.
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South Africa 1249. South Africa, gold proof “First Strike” fourcoin denomination set, 2011, in original South African Mint wooden box, all graded NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo: 1, 1/2, 1/4, and 1/10 krugerrand. Original wooden box engraved on top with the coin design and 2011 / “First Strike” / Krugerrand Set / South African Mint Company, containing four perfect MS-70 coins in NGC holders with labels stating “one of first 300 struck,” total AGW of 1.85 oz, the slabbed coins housed in two trays of two coins each, the bottom tray on a lateral swivel. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
KM-73, 107, 106, 105. Box: 7” x 5”.
Southern Rhodesia 1250. Southern Rhodesia, 2 shillings, 1944, NGC MS 62. KM-19a. Light toning, a few bagmarks and the obverse slightly cloudy, still choice grade, tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 63. NGC #4740391-005. Estimate: $300-$450.
Spain
The J.O.B. Collection of Seville 8 Escudos
1251. Seville, Spain, cob 8 escudos, Philip IV, assayer R, distinctive Austrian fesse in shield (1634-37), NGC MS 64 (“top pop”), ex-J.O.B., Calicó Onza plate. Cal-Type 406; KM-112. 26.90 grams. In addition to having an incredibly deep, bold and well-detailed
full shield and cross, characteristic of its exceptional grade, this piece has the distinction of displaying a special six-square rectangle for Austria in the shield, in fact matching coins with clear dates 1634 and 1637 only (no examples of 1635 or 1636 are known), also with deep red toning over die-rust in crevices, bold full denomination VIII, peripheries flat and/or crude (as made) but with much of king’s name visible in addition to most of crown, tied with one other for finest in NGC census. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection and Plate Coin #66 in Calicó’s La Onza (2004), both stated on label, also Plate Coin #66 in Tauler’s Oro Macuquino (2011), with collector’s tag. NGC #5960428-001. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000.
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1252. Seville, Spain, gold cob 8 escudos, Philip IV, 1644 R, NGC MS 63, finest and only example in NGC census, exJ.O.B., Calicó La Onza plate, Calicó Numismática española (2008) plate. Cal-1967; KM-112. 26.73 grams. If ever a case could be made for the existence of Royals (galanos) from the Seville mint, this coin would be the one and only candidate, as it is so round and completely detailed, with all legends and crown and inner details full and bold and lightly red-toned, as to surpass the manifest quality of any other cob 8 escudos from that mint, its luster and complete lack of wear (ignoring a few old marks in the upper-right quadrant of the reverse hidden in the toning) reflected in its NGC grade, truly the loveliest example the world has ever seen (among a reported population of just four known) and a numismatic prize beyond compare, with virtually limitless value in today’s market, its many appearances in references a testament to its singular beauty. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection and Plate Coin #74 in Calicó’s La Onza (2004), both stated on label, also Plate Coin on page 196 of Calicó’s 2008 edition of Numismática española and Plate Coin #74 in Tauler’s Oro Macuquino (2011), with collector’s tag. NGC #5960428-002. Estimate: $25,000-up.
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1253. Seville, Spain, gold cob 8 escudos, Philip IV, 1663 (R), NGC AU 55, finest and only example in NGC census, exJ.O.B., ex-Caballero de Indias, Calicó La Onza plate. Cal-1986; KM-145. 26.80 grams. Technically considered a different type from the previous two lots as the ornaments in the quadrants of the cross are actual fleurs instead of clusters of squares, also much cruder with doubling and flatness, the shield and cross nevertheless full and also with choice full crown and denomination VIII, weaker mintmark (assayer not visible) to left, but best part is the full date with very bold final digit, with traces of light sediment in crevices, also well pedigreed. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection (stated on label) and to the Caballero de Indias collection (Aureo auction of October 2009, lot 1910), and Plate Coin #95 in Calicó’s La Onza (2004), also Plate Coin #95 in Tauler’s Oro Macuquino (2011), with collector’s tag. NGC #5960428-003. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000.
1254. Seville, Spain, gold cob 8 escudos, Philip IV [sic], 1668 (M?), NGC AU 58, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-J.O.B., ex-Rudman. Cal-1007; KM-168.2. 26.58 grams. Very boldly struck, with 100% full shield showing distinctively abbreviated upper
half (just one castle and lion), also full cross-and-tressure, mostly flat peripheries (hence no visible mintmark, assayer nor denomination) except for a bold full 68 of the date, the final digit made from punching a second 0 below an existing 0 on a 1660-dated reverse die, confirmed by the presence of -PVS of Philip’s name in the obverse legend (also a die-match with known 1660 coins showing assayer A/C on obverse), more likely an oversight than an intentionally posthumous issue, the boldness of the central strike enhanced by dark encrustation in crevices. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection (stated on label) and to the Isaac Rudman Collection, Plate Coin #151a in Tauler’s Oro Macuquino (2011), with collector’s tag. NGC #5960428-004. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000.
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1255. Seville, Spain, gold cob 8 escudos, Charles II, 1689/8 (M), NGC MS 62, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-J.O.B. Cal-1041; KM-168.2. 27.02 grams. Nicely round flan with full but partially weak shield and cross, the latter with very bold complete tressure, outside of which is a clear date with full 16 and most of 89 (the overdate weak but certain), the obverse with interesting upwardreading denomination with small V at bottom and what looks like an aqueduct-mintmark punch (for Segovia) for the III, all crammed inside the king’s name, the mintmark S to left barely visible above a non-visible assayer M, light sediment in crevices for contrast. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection (stated on label) and Plate Coin #178b in Tauler’s Oro Macuquino (2011), with collector’s tag. NGC #5960428-005. Estimate: $7,000-$10,000.
1256. Seville, Spain, gold cob 8 escudos, Charles II, 1698/7 M, NGC MS 63 (“top pop”), ex-J.O.B., Calicó La Onza plate. Cal-1053; KM-unl (168.2 for type). 26.84 grams. Light yellow gold with choice full shield and full but off-center cross below very bold and 100% full date with obvious overdate, clear assayer M to left above king’s ordinal II, stable interior flan-cracks (as made), with nice luster and in fact tied with next lot for finest in NGC census. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection and Plate Coin #191 in Calicó’s La Onza (2004), both stated on label, with collector’s tag. NGC #5960428-007. Estimate: $8,000-$12,000.
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1257. Seville, Spain, gold cob 8 escudos, Charles II, 1698/7 (M), NGC MS 63 (“top pop”), ex-J.O.B., ex-Caballero de Indias. Cal-1053; KM-unl (168.2 for type). 26.86 grams. Broad flan with natural edge-cracks but good full shield and nearly full cross, the 698 of date bold and complete with obvious overdate, nice toning over luster (tied with previous lot for finest in NGC census), a few marks and natural lamination near edge on reverse notwithstanding. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection (stated on label) and to the Caballero de Indias collection (Aureo auction of October 2009, lot 1952), with collector’s tag. NGC #5960428-006. Estimate: $7,000-$10,000.
1258. Seville, Spain, gold cob 8 escudos, Charles II, 1699 (M), NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census, ex-J.O.B., Calicó La Onza plate. Cal-1058; KM-168.2. 26.77 grams. Large and slightly odd-shaped flan with choice full cross and nearly full shield with bold denomination and (CA)ROLVS II (the mintmark and assayer not visible), clear final 9 and curved side of penultimate digit 9 of date, choice grade with near-pristine surfaces in light yellow gold. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection and Plate Coin #196 in Calicó’s La Onza (2004), both stated on label, with collector’s tag. NGC #5960428-008. Estimate: $8,000-$12,000.
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1259. Seville, Spain, gold milled 8 escudos, Charles II, 1699 M, GRAT variety, NGC AU 58, ex-J.O.B., Calicó La Onza
plate. Cal-1060; KM-233.1. 27.01 grams. Smooth and lustrous fields with full and bold details except for weak area near edge at 9 o’clock / 3 o’clock that nevertheless still shows enough of the bottom of a T to recognize it’s GRAT and not GRAC, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 63. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection and Plate Coin #200 in Calicó’s La Onza (2004), both stated on label, with collector’s tag. NGC #5960428-009. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.
1260. Seville, Spain, gold milled 8 escudos, Philip V, 1701 M, denomination VIII to right, dots flanking fleece, dot after ordinal V, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census, ex-J.O.B., Calicó La Onza plate. Cal-2266; KM-259. 26.87 grams. Smaller flan with full details, the reverse off-center with minor lamination near edge, also with natural edge-flaw, areas of red toning in crevices on obverse, scarce one-year type with vertical denomination to right and mintmark-assayer to left just inside the obverse legend. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection and Plate Coin #463 in Calicó’s La Onza (2004), both stated on label, with collector’s tag. NGC #5960428-012. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000.
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1261. Seville, Spain, gold milled 8 escudos, Philip V, 1701 M, denomination VIII to right, dots flanking fleece, flower after ordinal V, NGC MS 62 (“top pop”), ex-J.O.B., Calicó La Onza plate. Cal-2266; KM-259. 26.94 grams. Lustrous all over, with full details despite slightly off-center strike, tied with one other for finest in NGC census, scarce one-year type with vertical denomination to right and mintmark-assayer to left just inside the obverse legend but a different sub-variety than previous lot. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection and Plate Coin #462 in Calicó’s La Onza (2004), both stated on label, with collector’s tag. NGC #5960428-010. Estimate: $8,000-$12,000.
1262. Seville, Spain, gold milled 8 escudos, Philip V, 1701 M, 8-S-8-M outside tressure, flowers flanking fleece, NGC AU 58, ex-J.O.B., Calicó La Onza plate. Cal-2267; KM-260. 26.97 grams. New type on a slightly broader flan with mintmark, assayer and denomination relocated to the dimples of the tressure around the cross, choice full details (slightly off-center), with middle of shield slightly rough (as made), minor marks only, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 62. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection and Plate Coin #466 in Calicó’s La Onza (2004), both stated on label, with collector’s tag. NGC #5960428-011. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000.
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1263. Seville, Spain, gold milled 8 escudos, Philip V, 1703 J, 8-S-8-J outside tressure, NGC AU 55, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-J.O.B., Calicó La Onza plate. Cal-2270; KM-260. 26.93 grams. Lustrous and bold with full details, the obverse off-center, light marks and high-point wear per the assigned grade. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection and Plate Coin #472 in Calicó’s La Onza (2004), both stated on label, with collector’s tag. NGC #5960428-014. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000.
1264. Seville, Spain, gold milled 8 escudos, Philip V, 1712 M, 8-S-8-M outside tressure, NGC MS 62, ex-J.O.B., ex-Rudman. Cal-2281; KM-260. 27.00 grams. Choice
luster with atypically satin-smooth fields, full and bold details, a few spots of rim weakness and die wear (near bottom) on obverse and one weak 8 on reverse, still flashy per the assigned grade. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection (stated on label) and to the Isaac Rudman Collection, with collector’s tag. NGC #5960428-015. Estimate: $7,000-$10,000.
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1265. Seville, Spain, gold milled 8 escudos, Philip V, 1712 M, M-8-S-8 outside tressure, NGC AU 58, ex-J.O.B., Calicó
La Onza plate. Cal-2281; KM-260. 26.86 grams. Lightly red-toned, with full details on a broad flan (the cross off-center), different variety from previous lot in terms of location of the mintmark, assayer and denomination in the dimples of the tressure around the cross. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection and Plate Coin #495 in Calicó’s La Onza (2004), both stated on label, with collector’s tag. NGC #5960428-013. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.
1266. Seville, Spain, gold milled 8 escudos, Philip V, 1717 M, NGC AU 55, ex-J.O.B. Cal-2289; KM-260. 26.92 grams. Nice luster, fully detailed except for weak parts in legend, including one place where a stray -ARV(M) and piece of border are visible due to a previous strike, light high-point wear only. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection (stated on label), with collector’s tag. NGC #5960432-001. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.
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1267. Seville, Spain, gold milled 8 escudos, Philip V, 1721 J, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-J.O.B. Cal-2294; KM-315. 26.99 grams Lustrous and sharply detailed (particularly the cross and shield), with some slightly crude parts near rims and slightly washed-out color from cleaning. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection (stated on label), with collector’s tag. NGC #5960432-002. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
1268. Seville, Spain, gold milled 8 escudos, Philip V, 1729 P, NGC MS 61, ex-J.O.B. Cal-2302; KM-315. 27.11 grams. Superb luster and details for the assigned grade (tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 62), with very faint adjustment marks on cross, very flashy and choice overall. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection (stated on label), with collector’s tag. NGC #5960432-003. Estimate: $8,000-$12,000.
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1269. Seville, Spain, gold bust 8 escudos, Philip V, 1729, no assayer or denomination, king’s name as PHILP, NGC MS
60, ex-J.O.B., Calicó La Onza plate. Cal-2303; KM-346.2. 27.07 grams. Broad flan with strong rims, choice luster for the grade, light surface hairlines on obverse, scarce two-year type in new design with king’s portrait instead of cross, this variety with king’s name misspelled. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection (stated on label) and Plate Coin #526 in Calicó’s La Onza (2004), with collector’s tag. NGC #5960432-004. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
1270. Seville, Spain, gold bust 8 escudos, Philip V, 1731 PA, rare, NGC AU 53, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-J.O.B. Cal-2306; KM-346.2. 27.01 grams. Choice luster for the assigned grade, with minor marks but only very light high-point wear, spot of dark encrustation in R of REX, flashy and choice overall, rare first date of the final type under Philip V with assayer initials placed in legend for the first time. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection (stated on label), with collector’s tag. NGC #5960432-005. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
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1271. Seville, Spain, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1775 1273. Seville, Spain, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1786
CF, NGC UNC details / cleaned, ex-J.O.B. Cal-2184; KM-409.2.
C, NGC AU 58, ex-J.O.B. Cal-2191; KM-409.2a. 27.00 grams. Light
26.99 grams. Nice luster, particularly on the reverse where it is lightly
overlain with beautiful purple-red toning, traces of which also remain on the obverse rim despite light cleaning on that side (the fields faintly hairlined), bold strike and full rims. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection (stated on label), with collector’s tag. NGC #5960432-006. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
yellow color with frosty luster, good strike, light high-point wear and hairlines in obverse fields, minor laminations. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection (stated on label), with collector’s tag. NGC #5960432-008. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
1272. Seville, Spain, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1779/7 1274. Seville, Spain, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1788 CF, NGC AU details / scratched, ex-J.O.B. Cal-2187; KM-unl (409.2
C, dot after R, NGC VF 35, ex-J.O.B. (stated on label). Cal-2194;
Lustrous but lightly hairlined on obverse (also with scratching behind the neck), that side also slightly off-center, the reverse pristine, boldly struck, clear overdate that is unlisted in KM. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection (stated on label), with collector’s tag. NGC #5960432-007. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
KM-409.2a. 26.88 grams. An interesting coin to grade because the reverse
for type). 27.04 grams.
is lustrous and close to AU but the obverse looks lightly polished with evident wear on bust, attractive overall nonetheless. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection, with collector’s tag. NGC #5960432-009. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
1275. Seville, Spain, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1798 JN, contemporary counterfeit made in gilt platinum, exJ.O.B. 27.03 grams. Sharp AU details that are fairly close to correct but not enough to fool someone knowledgeable, a few small marks, the gilding a bit faded but still mostly gold in color, tiny hole at top so perhaps intended for jewelry all along as opposed to being a contemporary deception (when platinum was worth far less than gold). XRF tested at 59% platinum, 36% gold, 1.9% copper, 1.6% silver. Pedigreed to the J.O.B. Collection and to the Heritage Auction of August 1996 (lot 7806), with collector’s tag. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
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Gold / Ferdinand-Isabel
1276. Segovia, Spain, gold 4 excelentes, Ferdinand-Isabel, mintmark at top, denomination o-iiii at bottom between busts, Gothic A behind Queen, earliest type with all Gothic legends, rare, NGC AU 50, ex-Huntington. Cal-770; Cayón-2954; Fr-125. Broad flan with 100% full details, no doubling, no problems, the surfaces clean and natural with a hint of light toning, really very attractive in every regard: visually, historically and for its important pedigree to the Archer M. Huntington Collection of Coins from the Hispanic World, one of the finest and most ambitious collections ever assembled, within which this piece was part of a spectacular denomination set that included the massive and excessively rare 50 excelentes. The present 4 excelentes is a choice example of a very rare denomination, with exceptional eye appeal, especially in the well-detailed portraits of the king and queen facing each other. The design of these “excelente” coins was continued after the death of Queen Isabel, in fact well into the joint reign of her daughter, Joanna, and grandson, Charles, but examples with fully Gothic legends like this one can be considered lifetime issues, and as such they are an indelible memento of the legacy of the “Catholic” rulers, so called for their crusade to enforce their religion, starting in the same year of Columbus’ first voyage to the New World, 1492. It will be exciting to watch this trophy find its new home in another great collection. Pedigreed to the Archer M. Huntington Collection (stated on label). NGC #5969929-001. Estimate: $30,000-up.
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1277. Seville, Spain, gold 2 excelentes, Ferdinand-Isabel, eight-point star at top and mintmark S with four dots at bottom between busts, NGC AU 50. Cal-721; Cayón-2933; Fr-129. Mostly lustrous, with full (Gothic) legends and full but partially weak inner details including a bold eight-point star and mintmark, the portrait of the queen to left particularly sharp, somewhat flat on the king, also flat on the eagle on the reverse in the same spot, interesting in that the X of REX at the top of the legend looks like the Hebrew letter “aleph.” NGC # 6205479-001. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
Gold / Philip III 1278. Segovia, Spain, gold milled 1 escudo, Philip III, 1607 C, NGC MS 66 (“top pop”). Cal-1015; KM-29. Sharp strike with all elements bold and totally devoid of marks or wear, light yellow gold with muted luster due to rusted-die fields but still an exceptional grade, tied with one other for finest in NGC census, second variety with king’s name as PHILIP followed by a comma, desirable as the first milled gold of Spain. NGC #4931692-012. Estimate: $7,000-$10,000.
Gold / Charles II
1279. Segovia, Spain, gold milled 4 escudos, Charles II, 1687/3 BR, very rare. Cal-951; KM-unl (185.2 for type). 13.48 grams. The milled gold coins of the Segovia mint are all special coins, typically made to order in just certain dates, and in the case of Charles II 4 escudos we only know of the dates 1683 and 1687 (hence KM listings for 1686 and 1687/6 are probably in error). Also we note that references say this issue lacks a Portuguese escutcheon, but it is there, just faintly hidden by the rest of the details in the upper half of the shield. This beautiful coin exhibits a typically choice strike on a broad flan (beyond the design) with smooth fields, muted luster and very light toning, well preserved save for a few light marks and light filing on top edge, a very rare and popular type. Pedigreed to the Conde de Lacambra Collection and the Golf Collection, also pedigreed to the Aureo auction of March 2019 (lot 214), purchased from Xavier Calicó by private treaty in 1970. Estimate: $15,000-$22,500.
Gold / Philip V 1280. Seville, Spain, gold milled 8 escudos, Philip V, 1704 P, NGC VF details / obverse damage. Cal-2271; KM-260. 26.86 grams. Full details (the reverse struck off-center), with very light toning over rich-colored gold, with small punch-mark and scratch toward right side on obverse. NGC #5965633-008. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
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1281. Seville, Spain, gold milled 2 escudos, Philip V, 1717 M, NGC AU 58, finest and only example in NGC census. Cal-1977; KM-293. Light yellow gold, off-center strike but boldly struck and choice in grade (light high-point wear only), muted luster all over, very scarce type that is rarely found without problems. NGC #4916896-004. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
Gold / Ferdinand VI 1282. Seville, Spain, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Ferdinand VI (second bust), 1747 PJ, NGC MS 63,
finest known in NGC census. Cal-570; KM-373. Exceptional grade with brilliant luster and fully detailed strike and rims, just a few faint surface hairlines in reverse fields. NGC #4221221-005. Estimate: $600-$900.
1283. Seville, Spain, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Ferdinand VI (fourth bust), 1756 PJ, stars in legend,
NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. Cal-582 var; KM-374. Bright luster and choice strike, including
rims, with only faint surface hairlines. There is some confusion behind the varieties for this date, as Calicó lists only “puntos” (dots) for the legend for this bust (NGC and KM do not distinguish the different busts), while NGC shows both “stars” and “rosettes” in the census, which we suspect are the same thing, as this coin shows that the “stars” are actually small, five-point flowers. NGC #2062508-004. Estimate: $600-$900.
Gold / Charles III
1284. Madrid, Spain, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1776 PJ, NGC AU 58, finest and only example in NGC census. Cal-1962; KM-409.1. Scarce key date (also popular for US collectors), choice strike and luster (especially the reverse) with traces of toning near rims, faint surface hairlines in obverse fields. NGC #5943929-004. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.
1285. Seville, Spain, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1776 CF, NGC AU
58 (“top pop”). Cal-1889; KM-418.2. Light yellow gold, good luster, obverse fields lightly cleaned, popular date for US collectors, tied with two others for finest in NGC census. NGC #2062508-008. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
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1286. Seville, Spain, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1781 1290. Madrid, Spain, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1787
CF, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census. Cal-1892; KM-
418.2. Nice luster, spots of red toning, light surface hairlines on obverse,
scarce. NGC #5935283-004. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
1287. Madrid, Spain, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1786 DV, NGC AU 58. Cal-1791; KM-418.1a. Good luster and rich color (but not really toned), very light high-point wear and surface hairlines on obverse. NGC #2801486-001. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
DV, PCGS AU 58.
Cal-1793; KM-418.1a. Much luster, light yellow color, surface hairlines on obverse. PCGS #34711834. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
1291. Madrid, Spain, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1788 M, NGC MS 64 (“top pop”). Cal-1795; KM-418.1a. Blazingly lustrous and sharply struck, exceptionally eye-catching, tied with one other for finest in NGC census among currently 94 entries. NGC #5911103003. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
1288. Madrid, Spain, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1786 DV, NGC AU 55. Cal-1791; KM-418.1a. Pretty red toning over luster in legends, light surface hairlines on obverse. NGC #5969226-005. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
1292. Madrid, Spain, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1788 M, NGC AU 55.
Cal-1795; KM-418.1a. Nice red toning (mostly in peripheries), with light central wear and light marks in fields. NGC #4241811-011. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
1289. Madrid, Spain, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1786 DV, NGC AU 50. Cal-1791; KM-418.1a. Traces of red toning in legend, good luster, light marks and wear, parts of reverse rim slightly crude. NGC #3361035-001. Estimate: $600-$900.
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1293. Madrid, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1776/4 PJ, NGC AU 58 (“top pop”). Cal-1550; KM-unl (417.1 for type). Beautifully lustrous and sharply struck, with surface hairlines and other light marks in obverse fields, the overdate clear (popular date for US collectors), tied with one other for finest in NGC census among currently thirteen entries. NGC #960815-003. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
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1294. Madrid, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1776/5 PJ, NGC AU 53, finest and only example in NGC census. Cal-1551; KM-unl (417.1 for type). Well-detailed strike and decent luster for the assigned grade (especially on reverse), light surface hairlines on obverse, scarce overdate, popular date for US collectors. NGC #4916870-001. Estimate: $600-$900.
1295. Seville, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1776/5 CF, NGC VF 35. Cal-1729; KM-unl (417.2 for type). Smooth surfaces with central wear per the assigned grade, lightly toned over luster in legends, clear overdate, popular date for US collectors, technically second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 62+. NGC #4916858-007. Estimate: $400-$600.
1296. Seville, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1777/6 CF, NGC AU 58, finest and only example in NGC census. Cal-1731; KM-unl (417.2 for type). Sharp strike with smooth fields, bold legends with light toning, nice luster, scarce overdate. NGC #2838690-010. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
1297. Seville, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1777/6 CF, PCGS AU 53, finest
and only example in PCGS census. Cal-1731; KM-unl (417.2 for type). Lustrous and bold, the bust slightly weak and lightly worn. PCGS #17236603. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
1298. Madrid, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1777 PJ, NGC MS 61, finest
known in NGC census. Cal-1554; KM-417.1. Choice strike and luster, faintly red-toned, the finest of ten in the current NGC census. NGC #5943932-002. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
1299. Madrid, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1788/78 M/PJ, NGC MS 62,
finest known in NGC census. Cal-1573; KM-unl (417.1a for type). Brightly lustrous in light yellow gold, trace of high-point wear but otherwise pristine. NGC #5947444-003. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1300. Madrid, Spain, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1762 JP, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. Cal-1245; KM-389.1. Brightly lustrous and boldly struck, the finest of six in the current NGC census. NGC #2062508-007. Estimate: $600-$900.
Gold / Charles IV 1301. Madrid, Spain, gold
1302. Madrid, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1790 MF. Cal-1275; KM-435.1. Lightly hairlined XF with faint red toning over luster. Estimate: $300-$450.
1303. Madrid, Spain, gold bust bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1795 MF, NGC MS 62. Cal-1478; KM-436.1. Blazing with cartwheel luster, choice strike with no wear and only the faintest of contact marks (near top grade), natural flaw at top left of shield, very choice grade. NGC #5946925-001. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1 escudo, Charles IV, 1793 MF, NGC MS 62. Cal-1110; KM-434. Bold strike, nice luster, weak rims (as made), second highest grade in NGC census and among the top five of currently 37 entries. NGC #5943932006. Estimate: $600-$900.
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Gold / Isabel II 1304. Madrid, Spain, gold 100 reales, Isabel II, 1861, NGC MS 64. Cal-788; KM-605.2. Choice luster with light red color in peripheries, nearly prooflike, minimal marks. NGC #5911097025. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
1305. Madrid, Spain, gold 100 reales, Isabel II, 1862, NGC MS 64. Cal-789; KM-605.2. Choice luster with hints of light red toning, minimal marks. NGC #5911097-027. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
Gold / Alfonso XIII 1306. Madrid, Spain, gold 20 pesetas, Alfonso XIII, 1889 MP-M with 18-89 in six-
point stars, PCGS MS 62. Cal-113; KM-693. Bold strike, light rose-gold color with light surface hairlines and minimal marks, brief type showing the bust of the king as a toddler. PCGS #35719113. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
Enrique III (Castile and León) 1307. Seville, Spain (Castile and León), 1 real, Enrique III (1390-1406), S and three stars at ends of cross, NGC MS 64-star. Cayón-1489. 3.48 grams. Exceptional specimen with deep and rich rainbow toning, the legends blue-green and the centers purple-red, with virtually no wear or marks and pristine surfaces (no luster), very pretty and choice. NGC #5960757-001. Estimate: $750-up.
Ferdinand-Isabel
1308. Seville, Spain, 8 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, mintmark S to left, denomination o-VIII to right, assayer Gothic D on
reverse, legends ending in DEIG and ARA, NGC AU 58. Cal-577; Lopez de la Fuente-I5.1 (unl var). 27.38 grams. Massive flan (extending past the outer border in places), all details including legends full and sharp, with choice toning all over (darker around details), a lovely example of the important and popular first “crown” of mainland Spain, second highest grade in NGC census. NGC #5943931-001. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
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1309. Seville, Spain, 4 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, mintmark S to left, denomination o-iiii to right, assayer Gothic D on reverse, legends ending in ELISAB and CASTELE L. Cal-564; AU with choice full interior details (a couple small soft spots) and a least the bottom half of all letters of legend, lightly toned in crevices, no problems. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 7 (lot 1175). Estimate: $350-$500. Lopez de la Fuente-H5.6.35.10. 13.56 grams.
1310. Seville, Spain, 4 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, mintmark
1311. Seville, Spain, 2 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, mintmark S to left, denomination ii to right, no assayer, legends ending in ELISABET o D and LEGIONIS. Cal-514; Lopez de la Fuente-G6.0 (unl var). 6.76 grams. Bright (non-toned) and bold AU with full legends
and inner details, crown a bit flat, well struck overall. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of April 2009 (lot 3437). Estimate: $250-$375.
1312. Toledo, Spain, 1 real, Ferdinand-Isabel, assayer five-
S to left, denomination o-iiii to right, assayer Gothic D on reverse, legend ending in LEGIONI. Cal-564; Lopez de la Fuente-5.6
dot cross to left, mintmark T to right, legends ending in D 8 G 8 and ARAGO 8 SI 8 G 8. Cal-467; Lopez de la Fuente-F7.2.21.8.
Sharply struck centers with well-detailed full shield and yoke-and-arrows, also full crown but the legends weaker, with hairline edge-crack, slight obverse doubling, nicely toned AU with faint surface porosity. Estimate: $200-$300.
over (the reverse slightly off-center), including the all-Gothic legends and intricate crown, this assayer known to be post-1520. Estimate: $200-$300.
(unl var). 13.40 grams.
3.40 grams. Beautifully toned AU with choice, full, fine details all
Philip II
1313. Seville, Spain, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D on reverse, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census. Cal-720. 27.43 grams. Lustrous and very sharply detailed as fully lacking in any
wear, the crevices starting to tone, full crown and legends and inner details with only trivial doubling and maybe a weak spot here and there but overall as nice as they come, the finest of 33 in the current NGC census. NGC #5961966-002. Estimate: $750-up.
1314. Granada, Spain, cob 2 reales, 1593 date vertically to left, assayer oF to right above denomination and mintmark G. Cal-324. 6.59 grams. Choice AU with dark gunmetal toning, the full shield and cross-lions-castles particularly sharp, with full but doubled date 1593 to left and full oF-II-G to right. Estimate: $200-$300.
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1315. Segovia, Spain, 50 reales (cincuentin), Philip III, 1620, assayer cross-topped A (Estéban de Pedrera), struck for the Count of Chinchón (later Viceroy of Peru), NGC XF 40, finest and only example in the NGC census. Cal-1003; Cayón-4962; KM-
The concept of a massive silver coin of 50 reales, known as a cincuentin, began under Philip III, starting in 1609, whereby wealthy aristocrats could advertise their importance with unique coins struck from their own silver brought to the mint under special authorization. Research from Glenn Murray has shown that in the year 1620 two individuals were authorized to have these pieces made: 50 for the 4th Count of Chinchón (Luis Jerónimo Fernández de Cabrera y Bobadilla, 1589-1647, hereditary Treasurer of the Segovia mint and Viceroy of Peru from 1629 to 1639) and 50 for Don Pedro Mesía de Tovar y Velázquez (1562-1637, granted the title of 1st Count of Molina de Herrera by Philip IV in 1627). These immense pieces (coins only in the sense that they were denominated and struck in coin designs, but of course were not practical for actual commerce) were made by machine using roller dies (rodillos) generally in quantities too small to wear out the die. For that reason, all of the known examples struck in 1617, 1618 and 1620 come from the same obverse die (easily determined by a progressive die-crack from the top right of the crown to the edge), with different reverse dies, depending on the year. The date on this specimen shows a 2/1 for the penultimate digit, and NGC calls the date 1620/10, but the reverse does not match any 1610 dies known to us. (Also it cannot be 1620/19 because documents confirm that no dies or strikings were authorized in 1619.) For the date 1620 there are actually two known reverses, this one regarded as being the first one made, presumably for the first set of 50 coins for the Count of Chinchón, and this die was re-engraved and used in 1622 as well. The second 1620 reverse (without any evidence of 2/1), was presumably for Don Pedro Mesía’s production, and was re-engraved and used in 1623 (see the unprecedented offering of thirteen cincuentines in the Cayón auction of April 2015 for an example). The present piece, like all cincuentines, is a marvel of 17th century manufacture, as all details are evenly struck and well centered on a thick flan with varying degrees of outer border visible, and it is deeply toned over muted luster, with only light wear and marks, a few rim-bumps but nothing abusive, and significantly lacking any major flaws like other known examples. This piece is also particularly rare as among only fourteen examples across eleven dates/varieties to be straight-graded by NGC, which is to say it is undamaged and therefore well taken care of over its 400 years of life so far. By definition, it is a coin made for nobility, yet today it can be owned by anyone with the right amount of money and desire. NGC #6205430-001. Estimate: $30,000-up. 65. 170.06 grams.
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1316. Seville, Spain, cob 8 reales Philip III, 1620 G. Cal-977; KM-54. 27.28 grams. Full shield and cross-lions-castles, the former with full S•G• to left and vertical denomination VIII to right and the latter with clear bottom half of four-digit date 1620 above, peripheries flat, XF with traces of luster in crevices of cross, lightly toned. Estimate: $350-$500.
1317. Valladolid, Spain, cob 4 reales, 1613/2 H, very rare, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census. Cal-unl (Type 158); KM-unl (36.4 for type). 13.69 grams. Nearly full crowned shield (doubled)
and cross-lions-castles, the former with full and bold mintmark (four wavy lines) to left above weak but certain assayer H, the latter with most of 3 and curved left edge of 1 of date and faint remains of a Z (2) under the 3, an overdate that is listed for assayer F but not for assayer H (1611-12, which is what NGC calls it), hence probably a muling of a 1612 H obverse with a modified reverse, lightly toned and somewhat weak in places but not overly circulated. NGC #4930644-003. Estimate: $400-$600.
Philip V 1318. Seville, Spain, milled 1 real, Philip V, 1721 J, NGC MS 64.
Nice luster with light steel-gray toning, choice strike except for a small void in the shield (as made), oversized flan that extends beyond the outer borders, second highest grade in NGC census. NGC #5955325-004. Estimate: $200-$300. Cal-645; KM-306.2.
1319. Madrid, Spain, milled 1 real, Philip V, 1726 A, NGC MS 66. Cal-436; KM-298. A prooflike gem with pure mirrored brilliance (amazing to see on a coin on this period), roller-struck on a slightly curved and oversized flan that extends past the outer border (reverse off-center), with small natural lacuna to right of cross and smaller flan-void near top. NGC #3923066-031. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
Alfonso XII 1320. Madrid, Spain, 1 peseta, Alfonso XII, 1884/3 MS-M, with 18-84 inside six-point
stars, rare, NGC AU details / cleaned. Cal-22; KM-686. Bold strike with deep rainbow toning over luster and faint hairlines, traces of die-cracks near bottom on obverse, rare issue of only 5,839 coins. NGC #6268663-008. Estimate: $300-$450.
Switzerland 1321. Zurich, Swiss Cantons, 40 batzen, 1813 B, NGC MS
64.
KM-190. Bright luster coated with amazingly iridescent toning, ranging from deep aquamarine to scarlet, gives this coin monstrous eye-appeal, in addition to its exceptional grade (second highest in NGC census). NGC #3638057-004. Estimate: $500-$750.
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Tortola (British Virgin Islands)
1322. Tortola, 4 shillings 1-1/2 pence, countermark TORTOLA inside contoured rectangular indent (Type I, 1801) on a 1/2 cut of a Potosí, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1778 PR, rare, NGC VG 10, C/S VF standard. Prid-1; KM-7. 13.04 grams.
A very handsome survivor from Tortola’s first issue, made from countermarking a bust 8 reales (in this case from Potosí, with full mintmarkdenomination-assayer visible on reverse and 78 of 1778 date on obverse) with TORTOLA in neat letters within a box reading vertically upward to right of center where the host coin was cut in half vertically (typically curved), all richly toned and the countermarked deeply recessed, a rare and desirable issue no matter the grade but even rarer as undamaged and numerically gradable, in fact tied with four others for second finest in NGC census behind a single Fine. NGC #6272344-015. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
Tunisia
1323. Tunisia (Ottoman Empire), six-piece proof set of copper 8-4-2-1-1/2-1/4 kharub, Abdul Aziz and Muhammad al-Sadiq Bey, AH1281 (1864), Heaton mint, NGC PF 63 to 65 RB, ex-Briand. KM-153, 154, 155, 156, 158, 159. An impressive proof set with all coins very similar in quality, luster, and color—a feat that couldn’t easily be replicated individually these days, as the three highest denominations are quite rare, grades as follows: 8 kharub—PF 65 RB (“top pop,” tied with one other for finest known in the NGC census); 4 kharub—PF 65 RB (“top pop,” tied with one other for finest known in the NGC census); 2 kharub—PF 64 RB (“top pop,” tied with two others for finest known in the NGC census); 1 kharub—PF 63 RB; 1/2 kharub—PF 65 RB; 1/4 kharub—PF 63 RB. Pedigreed to the F.P. Briand collection (Heritage auction of 2016, lot 31665). NGC #4251638-001, -002, -003, -004, -005, and -006. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
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Uruguay
Venezuela (Caracas “imitation cobs”)
1325. Caracas, Venezuela, “imitation cob” 2 reales, date “184” (early 1800s), NGC VF 35. Cal-747; KM-C13.1; Stohr-9. 5.25 grams. Slightly off-center pillars and cross, thereby enabling some interesting peripheral elements to be visible (flowers and dots), lustrous with spots of dark toning. NGC #2851549-008. Estimate: $600-$900.
1326. Caracas, Venezuela, “imitation cob” 2 reales, date “471” (early 1800s), NGC VF 35. Cal-749; KM-C13.1; Stohr-9. 4.80 grams. A bit irregular in shape but with bold details set off by very
light toning on satin-smooth fields. NGC #2851549-009. Estimate: $500-$750.
1324. Uruguay (struck at the Santiago Mint), three-coin set of 1000 pesos in various metals, 1969, FAO commemoratives, all finest known or “top pop” in NGC census: gold, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo; silver, NGC PF 67 Ultra Cameo; bronze, NGC MS 65 BN. KM-55, 55a, 55b. 87.85 grams total. Well-matched set
Venezuela (Caracas royalist)
of three identical low-mintage proofs in gold, silver and copper, the first two brightly lustrous and the third with lovely violet-gold toning, the gold and copper finest known in the NGC census and the silver tied with one other for that honor. NGC #5965226-003, -004, -002. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
1327. Caracas, Venezuela, 4 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1820 BS,
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proper quadrants, rare, NGC VF details / holed. Cal-1028; KM-
C7.2; Stohr-12. Attractively toned, with full details and some outer border,
typically holed at bottom (medal alignment), desirable as the largest denomination struck in Caracas during the struggle for independence. NGC #4332661-012 Estimate: $700-$1,000.
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1328. Caracas, Venezuela, 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1817 BS, 1329. Caracas, Venezuela, 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1819/8 transposed quadrants, NGC VF details / cleaned. Cal-728; KM-
BS, transposed quadrants, NGC AU details / graffiti. Cal-731;
C6.1; Stohr-11.
KM-C6.1; Stohr-11. 5.29 grams. Choice grade with sharp full details and satin-smooth surfaces harboring faint luster under light rainbow toning, slightly off-center strike, several deliberate scratches including an X below the cross. NGC #5961966-003. Estimate: $250-$375.
Very sharp full details with very light toning on fields, slightly off-center strike, light marks and minor surface porosity. NGC #4332661-004 Estimate: $700-$1,000.
Venezuela (under Gran Colombia) 1330. Caracas, Venezuela (under Gran Colombia), 1/4 real, 1821, dot between 1 and 9, eight long rays and sixteen short rays, very rare. Restrepo-143.1; KM-C31; Stohr-13b. 0.60 gram. The first silver 1/4 real of Venezuela is a famous rarity, and
this is an excellent example with bold full details and smooth surfaces (not pitted or uneven like most), also well centered and nicely toned (albeit with evidence of cleaning), curiously missing some of the “teeth” in the borders. XRF test indicates 80% silver. Pedigreed to the Gran Colombia collection and to the Fred Badler collection and to the Miguel Santana collection. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
Venezuela (Republic) 1331. Venezuela (struck at the Paris Mint), gold 5 venezolanos, 1875-A, NGC AU 55. KM-Y17; Fr-4. Bright, light color, with areas of amber toning near bottom of obverse, some light highpoint wear and tiny marks on obverse, one-year type. NGC #3217829-015. Estimate: $400-$600.
1332. Venezuela, 2 bolivares, 1887, NGC MS 63 PL, finest known in NGC census. KM-Y23. This lovely piece appears to be some kind of specimen strike, as the fields are brightly lustrous and show strong vertical die-polish, while the details are sharp and frosty (hence the prooflike designation) and the rims are high and sharp, traces of spotty toning, not just the finest known for this date-variety at NGC but the only one in PL. NGC #5969256-001. Estimate: $5,000-up.
1334. Venezuela, copper essai 1 centavo, 1863-E, NGC SP 65 1333. Venezuela, copper essai 2 centavos, 1863-E, NGC SP BN (“top pop”). KM-E1. Dark brass base with tinge of rainbow colors 62 BN.
Deep, dark, purplish toning over luster, all details sharp but with a modicum of tiny bagmarks. NGC #5913665-008. Estimate: $400-$600. KM-E2.
on lustrous surfaces, the details sharp and completely devoid of marks, strong diagonal die-polish lines on reverse, tied with three others for finest in NGC census. NGC #5913665-009. Estimate: $400-$600.
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Yemen
1335. Yemen, gold riyal, al-Nasir Ahmad bin Yahya (Imam Ahmad), AH1378 (1959), NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. KM-YG17.2; Fr-8. A large and interesting coin apparently (by weight) struck in the equivalent of four British sovereigns (normally seen with an incuse Arabic 4 punched above the sword handles, but not in this case) using dies for the silver Ahmadi riyal, also with evidence of having been struck over another coin (the undercoin details too faint for us to attribute, possibly just a rotated double-strike), lustrous and close to pristine despite some surface roughness (as made) and tiny marks, the finer of just two in the current NGC census. Pedigreed to the Stack’s Bowers auction of January 2018 (lot 21422) and to the Heritage auction of August 2017 (lot 30494). NGC #4445782-014. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.
1336. Yemen, gold 1/2 riyal, al-Nasir Ahmad bin Yahya (Imam Ahmad), AH1371 (1952), NGC MS 66, finest known in NGC census. KM-YG16.1; Fr-9. Brilliantly lustrous in light yellow gold, the fields slightly rough (as made) but all details sharp and lacking any wear or marks, with incuse Arabic 2 punched above the sword handles to denote equivalence to two British sovereigns, the finer of just two in the current NGC census. Pedigreed to the Heritage auction of April 2015 (lot 30721). NGC #3812921-012. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
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Medals and Decorations Bolivia (Republic) 1337. Potosí, Bolivia, oval silver medal, ca. 1825, Battle of
Ayacucho, rare, NGC UNC details / cleaned.
Fonrobert-9449.
27.33 grams; 40x35mm. Obverse with uniformed Bolívar standing atop
a scaffolding of cannons and flags above POTOSI. with the Cerro de Potosí and radiant sun in background; reverse with LA / REPUBLICA / BOLIVAR. / AGRADECIDA / AL HEROE / CUYO NOMBRE / LLEVA within wreath. Beautifully artistic design in choice grade with light rainbow toning over high luster, the obverse fields hairlined but still colorful. NGC #6268662-001. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
Chile (Republic)
1338. Chile, massive bronze medal, dated 1884 (made in 1885), Peace with Peru and Bolivia (after the War of the Pacific),
by Louis-Alexandre Bottée, rare. 510 grams; 100 mm. Obverse with allegorical scene of Chile seated, receiving tribute from Peru and Bolivia who kneel before her, images of industry and commerce around, four-line legend in exergue CHILE / EN PAZ CON EL / PERU I BOLIVIA / 1884, signed at top in small letters MONNEHAY & GODARD GRAVEURS / PARIS (at left) and LOUIS BOTTEE SCULPTEUR (at right); reverse with victorious Chilean condor and Victory figures above defeated Peru and Bolivia under legend CHILE EN GUERRA CONTRA EL PERU I BOLIVIA, with repeated signatures of engraver and manufacturer, tablet in exergue at bottom naming all the battles and dates 1879 and 1884; edge incuse-lettered EJECUTADA POR ORDEN DE FCO ECHAURREN EN 1885 and stamped with CUIVRE [copper]. Mint State, dark chocolate brown, an impressively large and hefty medal made to honor the war veterans by order of Chilean politician and benefactor Francisco Echaurren. Estimate: $600-$900.
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Colombia (Republic)
1339. Colombia (Venezuela), large silver medal, dated 1828 (struck 1829), Bolívar saved from assassination, rare, NGC AU 55, ex-Prieto. Urdaneta Braschi-I.A.12. Approx 43 grams and 43mm. Obverse with right-facing bust of Bolívar above a pedestal; reverse with all-seeing eye in radiant pyramid above L.D.P. / SALVÓ LA VIDA / DEL LIBERTADOR / SIMÓN BOLÍVAR / LA NOCHA DEL 25. DE
SEP. / DE 1828. A rare and important medal, reportedly two of which were made in gold and originally ten in silver but probably ten to fifteen more exist, most cleaned or damaged, hence this straight-graded AU example (with nice toning, a few minor marks and flaws including a small dig to the right of NOCHE) is very rare. Until recently, this famous medal (nicknamed “septembrina” because the assassination attempt was in September) was thought to have been made in Venezuela (as the NGC label states), but a presentation in 2019 by Carlos Bacalao at the museum La Quinta San Pedro Alejandrino in Bogotá revealed that it was actually made in Colombia, and its dies are housed in the Museo Nacional de Bogotá. Also, as a series of soon-to-be published articles will show, the meaning of L.D.P. has been linked to a Masonic lodge (note the all-seeing eye in radiant pyramid) instead of standing for “La Divina Providencia” or Bolívar’s aide, L.D. Palacios. Pedigreed to the Tomas Prieto collection (Aureo & Calicó auction of April 2021, with lot-tag 265), with original box. NGC #6272343-003. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
Cuba (under Spain) 1340. Cuba (under Spain), brass medal, Amadeo I, 1872, inauguration of the Burriel aqueduct at Matanzas, by Crones.
38.73 grams; 40mm. Obverse with Neptune inside legend INAUGURACION DEL ACUEDUCTO BURRIEL / MATANZAS 16 MAYO 1872; reverse with crowned arms of Matanzas inside names in triple legend with AMADEO Io R. DE ESPA at bottom. Nice AU with original brass color and luster, just a few light marks and a faint rimbruise, couple tiny spots of toning. Estimate: $200-$300.
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Cuba (Republic) 1341. Cuba, enameled gold-plated silver star decoration (military order) with original ring, ribbon, and clasp, Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Fourth Class Officer Badge (instituted 1926), pre-1979 type. Barac-61; Obverse with bust inside blue-enameled legend CARLOS MANUEL DE CESPEDES / 1868; reverse with enameled Cuban arms inside white-enameled field; all inside gold wreath inside blue-enameled decoration surrounded by green-enameled wreath. Handsomely preserved, with no chipping of the enamel and only light fraying near the top of the attached ribbon (blue). Revolutionary hero Carlos Manuel de Céspedes del Castillo is known as the “Father of the Fatherland” for his role in Cuba’s fight for independence from Spain starting with the “Ten Years War” in 1868. Estimate: $300-$450.
R&S-Cu61a. 44.44 grams; 44mm.
1342. Cuba, enameled gilt silver star decoration (military order) with ball suspension and ring, Carlos J. Finlay Fifth Class Knight Neck Badge (instituted 1928), pre-1979 type. Barac-69; R&S-Cu62a.
17.26 grams; 38mm. Obverse ring with bust inside sky blue-enameled legend ORDEN CARLOS J. FINLAY / 1928; reverse ring with enameled Cuban arms inside sky blue-enameled legend POR LA SALUD Y LA BENEFICIA PUBLICA; all inside a wreathed five-armed star with three points per arm, the wreath enameled in green and the secondary points in yellow. Some superficial discoloration in the center of the obverse but otherwise well preserved, with few points for improvement. Estimate: $200-$300.
1343. Havana, Cuba, large proof silver
medal, 1990, Sancti Christopheri de Habana, rare, ex-Rudman. 93.14 grams;
60mm. Obverse with papal arms above JUAN
PABLO II PON. MAX. inside cursive legend OFICINA DEL HISTORIADOR / C. HABANA 1990; reverse with Catedral de la Virgen Maria de la Concepción Inmaculada de La Habana and other buildings flanked by 1789-1989 within quadrilobe inside cursive legend S.M.E. CATEDRALIS / SANCTI CHRISTOPHERI HABANAS. Choice Proof with no marks or wear and only light cloudiness. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. Estimate: $200-$300.
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My Journey Collecting Admiral Vernon Medals by John Adams After a dozen years of very active collecting, I sold my U.S. large cents through Bowers and Merena in 1982. Ted Craige, an engineer by day and a voracious medal collector in his spare time, had just died. John Ford knew Craige’s widow, Miriam, and he knew me, so he put the two of us together. John then compiled a ten-page inventory of Ted’s collection and put on his best sales job. Best or not, it was good enough to launch me into the world of “Betts” medals, so called because C. Wyllys Betts wrote the definitive book on the subject. Of the 623 medals described by Betts, no less than 167 of them are Admiral Vernon medals. Indeed, the Vernon chapter is the largest single section of the book. So compelling has the subject proved over the years that no less than fifteen serious authors have been drawn to it, this list including such numismatic luminaries as William Sumner Appleton, Malcolm Storer, Alejandro Rosa, J. T. Medina, the Earl of Sandwich and Jorge Ferrari. Alert readers will note the mix of both English and Latin authors: Admiral Vernon medals have the unusual distinction of attracting intense interest in both hemispheres. I fell victim to the same siren song as did the “luminaries,” with the bug biting me perhaps the hardest of all. After my purchase from Ted Craige’s widow, I moved swiftly to purchase the entire collections of Leonard Finn, Dr. Paul Patterson and an anonymous Canadian. To anyone vigorously pursuing the Vernon medals, the lodestar is the collection of the British Museum, put together by Edward Hawkins, Admiral Lord Milford Haven, and sundry contributors over several centuries. Today, the BM’s vast collection numbers 241 distinct Admiral Vernon varieties. I blush to say that my collection totals 248 varieties, a number that may never be surpassed. Speaking of “both hemispheres,” it was in the process of writing Medallic Portraits that I came across a gentleman from Argentina, Fernando Chao. In speaking of Fernando, let me emphasize the word “gentleman,” being a person not only with good table manners but also sensitive at all times to the wants and feelings of those around him. Having Fernando as a house guest for two weeks, I can say from experience that he was a gentleman from the moment he got up in the morning until bidding us a warm “good night” before trundling off to bed. Beneath this veneer of politesse there dwelt a warm human being with a keen mind. With the exception of the sport of soccer, which Fernando detested despite being from Argentina, he could talk intelligently on a wide range of subjects. In his company, the conversation never lagged, nor was it ever dull in the least. My strong relationship with Fernando exemplifies how Admiral Vernon medals have been collected ardently in both hemispheres from at least the 19th century on. The medals served as the tie that bound us in friendship. Fernando had long since sold his collection, but I was able to track it down and purchase it from a dealer in Spain. This put a glorious seal on our relationship: I did not have Fernando by my side, but I did have in my possession the medals which had meant so much to him. Fernando passed away this January, a victim of COVID-19, and it made me think: Collecting is a mundane activity whereas true friendships are sublime. Fernando’s passing had no effect on my collection, other than to make it seem trivial when weighed against the worth of a great man. Two years ago, I had little thought of parting with my beloved Vernon medals. I was willing to dispense with duplicates and, as I was contemplating this possibility, along came Dan Sedwick to give me a hand. His providential arrival was rewarded with a series of consignments which he handled with great skill and energy. Now it is time for him to ferry my main collection across the River Styx. Note: New XRF technology allows us give exact percentages of metallic content, as opposed to the old method of measuring specific gravity, which cannot discriminate the amount of each metal in the mix. Each of the listings to follow states percentages of metals from XRF testing (only those above 1%, no trace elements), accompanied by a full readout on a small tag. Since these readings are taken from the center of one side of each medal, and most likely other locations would give slightly different results, these numbers should not be taken as absolutes so much as a general idea of the alloys. The great majority are copper-zinc, but there are some surprises. We hope this information will facilitate future analysis of specific methods and location of manufacture.
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Great Britain
The John Adams Collection of Admiral Vernon Medals
1344. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon and Brown / Satan and Walpole (ca. 1739), ex-Adams, ex-Craige. AC-NLv8G. 35 mm, 9.65 grams. Choice AU+ with hint of luster and original brassy color on fields, very sharp details. AC: “Clearly more a political piece than a historical medal, contrasting the noble heroes on one side with the evil-doing Walpole on the other.” The NO EXCISE statement in the exergue on reverse refers to an import tax proposed by Walpole in 1733 that was defeated but then brought up again in 1739, when these Vernon medals were made. Walpole is generally considered the first de facto Prime Minister of Great Britain. XRF: 50.94% copper, 47.37% zinc, 1.30% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag) and to the Ted Craige Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.
1346. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, arms / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams, ex-Chao, ex-Ferrari.
AC-PB2D. 38 mm, 14.73 grams. AU- with much luster and brassy color, engraver’s initials I.W. in exergue, well struck and sharply detailed all over. The obverse design of the British coat of arms is of an unusually fine style for these medals, albeit with Asian-looking lion, and both lion and unicorn in an apparent state of arousal, hence most likely satirical. XRF: 50.18% copper, 48.28% zinc, 1.19% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), the Fernando Chao Collection and the Jorge Ferrari Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
1347. Great Britain, small copper alloy Admiral Vernon
medal, Vernon / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams, ex-Chao, ex-Ferrari. AC-PBv3C. 25 mm, 6.00 grams. Very dark, with only slight
1345. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Duke of Argyll / Satan and Walpole (ca. 1739), ex-Adams, ex-Chao, ex-Ferrari. AC-NLa1A. 35 mm, 13.92 grams. AU with nice,
brassy luster on fields and around the sharp details (see previous lot for notes about this Walpole issue, with the addition of the Duke of Argyll, who supported Vernon’s campaign against the Spanish in the Caribbean). XRF: 50.44% copper, 47.80% zinc, 1.43% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), the Fernando Chao Collection and the Jorge Ferrari Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
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traces of original brassy color, but technically AU or better and bold in strike, scarce. AC asserts the crudeness of the portrait and the relatively artistic reverse indicate the work of two different artisans. XRF: 50.33% copper, 47.74% zinc, 1.54% lead Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), the Fernando Chao Collection and the Jorge Ferrari Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
1348. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams (Plate), ex-Finn. AC-
PBv7E. 39 mm, 15.05 grams. XF, mostly dark but with trace of lighter original color, early die-buckling, Vernon’s nose typically flat. XRF: 49.98% copper, 48.38% zinc, 1.27% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag) and the Leonard Finn Collection, plated on page 55 of Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon (2010), by Adams and Chao. Estimate: $200-$300.
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1349. Great Britain, small copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams, ex-Chao, ex-Ferrari. AC-PBv11I. 25 mm, 5.32 grams. Lustrous, brassy AU+ with full and bold details (rare grade). AC describes this die as “a decent effort” despite a “claw-like hand” and an “unconventional division of the date.” XRF: 49.51% copper, 47.89% zinc, 1.57% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), the Fernando Chao Collection and the Jorge Ferrari Collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
1352. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams, ex-Chao, ex-Ferrari.
AC-PBv17N. 38 mm, 21.27 grams. Thick and heavy piece with high-relief portrait, weak rims with one old bruise, XF overall in a nice, chocolate brown color. XRF: 50.82% copper, 47.71% zinc. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), the Fernando Chao Collection and the Jorge Ferrari Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1350. Great Britain, medium-sized silver Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon / Porto Bello, 1739, rare, ex-Adams. AC-PBv12J. 31 mm, 12.28 grams. Bold XF with light toning around details, struck on a cast flan (to control thickness) with notably high rims. The AC reference shows a census of only 65 silver Vernon medals (just 2% of the total for all the medals), over half residing in institutional collections. XRF: 90.07% silver, 9.13% copper. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag). Estimate: $600-$900.
1353. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal,
Vernon / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams, ex-Chao, ex-Ferrari.
XF with much original color and luster for the grade (including a small bright spot in the field) but Vernon’s face a bit flat. XRF: 51.51% copper, 46.52% zinc, 1.29% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), the Fernando Chao Collection and the Jorge Ferrari Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
AC-PBv23T. 37 mm, 18.57 grams.
1351. Great Britain, small copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams, ex-Chao, ex-Ferrari. AC-PBv16M. 27 mm, 5.37 grams. VF+ with traces of rust and verdigris, Vernon’s nose typically flat, with dull brassy color due to higher than normal levels of zinc and tin. XRF: 58.25% copper, 37.27% zinc, 2.73% tin, 1.34% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), the Fernando Chao Collection and the Jorge Ferrari Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
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1354. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams (Plate), ex-Craige.
AC-PBv28X. 37 mm, 13.96 grams. Mint State (no wear at all, even on the very sharply protruding nose) but only very muted luster and limited original color, a scarce medal in very rare grade, using a new reverse design AC describes as accurately conveying “the menace of large, well-armed forts.” XRF: 59.14% copper, 39.46% zinc. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag) and the Ted Craige Collection, plated on page 67 of Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon (2010), by Adams and Chao. Estimate: $600-$900.
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1355. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal,
Vernon / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams, ex-Chao, ex-Ferrari.
XF+ with mostly dark color except for an odd patch of original bright brass behind Vernon, whose face is mercifully (and unusually) fully detailed. XRF: 64.85% copper, 33.56% zinc. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), the Fernando Chao Collection and the Jorge Ferrari Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
AC-PBv31CC. 39 mm, 14.09 grams.
1358. Great Britain, small copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams (Plate), exCraige. AC-PBv39LL. 28 mm, 5.89 grams. Slightly grainy AU, rather dark in color but still faintly lustrous, just a little flattening on the high-relief nose (AC: “an unfortunate nose”). XRF: 47.77% copper, 50.50% zinc, 1.43% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag) and the Ted Craige Collection, plated on page 75 of Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon (2010), by Adams and Chao. Estimate: $300-$450.
1359. Great Britain, silver Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon
1356. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal,
Vernon / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams (Plate), ex-Craige. AC-PBv33GG. 37 mm, 13.06 grams. Dark gray AU with stipples of silver
color and traces of encrustation, sharply toothed rims, new portrait with Vernon in lower relief (and therefore smaller nose), scarce. XRF: 51.44% copper, 46.42% zinc, 1.32% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag) and the Ted Craige Collection, plated on page 72 of Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon (2010), by Adams and Chao. Estimate: $300-$450.
/ Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams, ex-Ford. AC-PBv42QQ. 38 mm, 19.14 grams. Heavy flan in high-grade silver, AVF with flat face but
nice toning around details, reverse with characteristic central diebuckling (somewhat convex) and unidentified object in die at about 4 o’clock, desirable pedigree and rare in silver (see note in lot 1350). XRF: 91.45% silver, 6.90% copper, 1.00% zinc. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag) and to the John J. Ford Jr. Collection Part 13 (Stack’s auction of January 2006), with original lot-tag 539. Estimate: $500-$750.
1360. Great Britain, gilt copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, 1357. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams (Plate), ex-Craige.
Vernon / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams, ex-Chao, ex-Ferrari.
Chocolate-brown AU with faint traces of luster on obverse, tiny rim-flaw at top on reverse, dentillated rims, Vernon’s nose slightly flattened despite a lower relief than previous issues. XRF: 49.69% copper, 48.56% zinc, 1.16% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), the Fernando Chao Collection and the Jorge Ferrari Collection. Estimate: $300-$450. AC-PBv34GG. 38 mm, 15.18 grams.
AC-PBv46RR. 37 mm, 15.05 grams. Bold details in AU grade with bright gold color all over from heavy gilding, holed at bottom of obverse / top of reverse, rather tall reverse rim, new portrait with Vernon facing left, a much better arrangement that eliminated the dreaded “flat nose.” XRF: 45.83% copper, 42.92% zinc, 9.43% gold. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag) and the Ted Craige Collection, plated on page 82 of Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon (2010), by Adams and Chao. Estimate: $300-$450.
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1361. Great Britain, small copper alloy Admiral Vernon 1364. Great Britain, small copper alloy Admiral Vernon
medal, Vernon and cannon / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams.
AU- with light but dull brass color, traces of luster, tall rims, bold details, cast flan. XRF: 49.03% copper, 48.49% zinc, 1.18% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag) and to the Dix Noonan Webb auction of April 2019, with original lot-tag 994. Estimate: $250-$375. AC-PBvi2B. 30 mm, 5.90 grams.
1362. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon with cannon and ship / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams.
AC-PBvi5E. 41 mm, 16.68 grams. Choice strike with full and sharp details,
near Mint State with muted luster and fairly light in color, “222” faintly inked below date. XRF: 49.67% copper, 48.49% zinc, 1.37% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag) and to Sedwick Auction 22, with original lot-tag 1244. Estimate: $400-$600.
medal, Vernon with cannon and ship / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams. AC-PBvi15T. 27 mm, 4.91 grams. Choice AU (formerly NGC
AU 55, #456346-001) with even brown color and muted luster, tiny edge-notch, described on Adams’ tag as “Much nicer surface than usually seen on this non-Pinchbeck variety.” XRF: 47.61% copper, 50.86% zinc, 1.14% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag) and to the Stack’s Bowers Americana auction of January 2012 (lot 6013). Estimate: $350-$500.
1365. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon with cannon and ship / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams (Plate). AC-PBvi17Z. 38 mm, 11.48 grams. Lustrous and coppery in color,
lightly cleaned but not overly worn (AXF) and actually photogenic, with dentillated rims. XRF: 53.26% copper, 45.12% zinc, 1.31% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag) and to the Coin Galleries auction of September 2008, with original lot-tag 1853, plated on page 102 of Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon (2010), by Adams and Chao. Estimate: $250-$375.
1363. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon with cannon and ship / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams (Plate), ex-Craige. AC-PBvi13Q. 37 mm, 16.07 grams. Sharply detailed
strike and almost devoid of wear (AU+), with some luster on reverse but dark in color all over and with faint traces of sediment in crevices. XRF: 49.39% copper, 48.76% zinc, 1.56% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag) and the Ted Craige Collection, plated on page 97 of Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon (2010), by Adams and Chao. Estimate: $400-$600.
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1366. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon with cannon and ship / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams, ex-Chao, ex-Ferrari. AC-PBvi18BB. 38 mm, 14.35 grams. Choice, bold
XF+ with traces of brassy color and luster, the reverse rim rather raised. XRF: 51.29% copper, 47.23% zinc, 1.07% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), the Fernando Chao Collection and the Jorge Ferrari Collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
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1367. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon with cannon and ship / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams (Plate), ex-Norweb, ex-Requa. AC-PBvi20GG. 38 mm, 15.92 grams.
AU- with a good bit of luster and original brassy color, with faint mark to left of baton, dentillated rims, desirable pedigrees. XRF: 48.65% copper, 49.64% zinc, 1.33% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), the Norweb Collection (Stack’s auction of November 2006, with original lot-tag 2172) and the Glode M. Requa Collection. Estimate: $350-$500.
1368. Great Britain, small copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon with cannon and anchor / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams. AC-PBvi26PP. 27 mm, 6.63 grams. AU+, dark in color, with lustrous fields and choice, sharp details, noted by AC as the “return of John Roche as an engraver.” XRF: 54.07% copper, 44.64% zinc. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag). Estimate: $400-$600.
1369. Great Britain, medium-sized copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon and Brown / Porto Bello, 1739, exAdams (Plate). AC-PBvb2D. 33 mm, 10.59 grams. Chocolate-brown,
lusterless AU with full details, from a series of dies that make the men look like Siamese twins. XRF: 50.84% copper, 47.40% zinc, 1.5% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), plated on page 116 of Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon (2010), by Adams and Chao. Estimate: $300-$450.
Consign to our Auction #31 May 2022
1370. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon and Brown / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams. AC-PBvb5I.
38 mm, 14.90 grams. Lustrous AU+, light olive-brown color, choice strike
with sharp full details, tall rims, small pit between N and D in AND on obverse. XRF: 49.41% copper, 49.00% zinc, 1.34% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag) and to the Stack’s Bowers auction of November 2012 (lot 19). Estimate: $500-$750.
1371. Great Britain, small gilt copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon and Brown / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams (Plate). AC-PBvb8M. 26 mm, 4.42 grams. Boldly struck XF with bright
heavy gilding, old scratches (under the gilding) in obverse fields and on reverse, slightly wavy flan, odd composition with higher-than-normal levels of usually trace elements. XRF: 46.38% copper, 25.35% zinc, 14.49% gold, 3.14% tin, 2.44% rhodium, 2.18% palladium, 1.68% cadmium, 1.53% silver. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), plated on page 121 of Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon (2010), by Adams and Chao. Estimate: $250-$375.
1372. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon and Brown / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams (Plate).
AXF with traces of luster but some minor pitting and marks, even brown color, slightly warped and outof-round edge with thin but faintly dentillated rims. XRF: 55.28% copper, 43.12% zinc. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), plated on page 125 of Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon (2010), by Adams and Chao. Estimate: $250-$375.
AC-PBvb12T. 36 mm, 12.05 grams.
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1373. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal,
Vernon and Brown / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams, ex-Chao, ex-Ferrari. AC-PBvb16Y. 40 mm, 14.33 grams. XF with traces of luster
and brassy color, tall rims, rather cartoonish portraits with short, thin legs (one of Vernon’s inadvertently terminating in a cloven hoof ), also with a puff of dark toning behind Brown that anyone with a sense of humor would interpret as the passing of gas. XRF: 53.11% copper, 44.98% zinc, 1.19% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), the Fernando Chao Collection and the Jorge Ferrari Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
1374. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon and Lezo / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams, ex-Chao, ex-Ferrari. AC-PBvl1A. 38 mm, 14.39 grams. Mint State with fairly bright
brass color and luster, choice strike with every single detail sharp and clear, plus tall rims, a popular type for its historical inaccuracy portraying a kneeling Lezo capitulating to Vernon (which never happened, let alone at Porto Bello). XRF: 48.72% copper, 49.45% zinc, 1.35% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), the Fernando Chao Collection and the Jorge Ferrari Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.
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1375. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal,
Vernon and Lezo / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams (Plate). Virtually Mint State, with dark but lustrous surfaces (traces of original color), choice details, minor edgeflaws, dentillated rims, well-deserving of its status as being plated in AC. XRF: 47.17% copper, 50.89% zinc, 1.51% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), plated on page 134 of Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon (2010), by Adams and Chao. Estimate: $500-$750.
AC-PBvl9I. 39 mm, 13.22 grams.
1376. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon and Fort Chagre / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams.
AC-FCv6F. 37 mm, 15.02 grams. Bold VF with dark bronze surfaces and lighter high points from wear, typically flat-faced Vernon that is oddly appealing in its crudeness (AC: “simplistic and graceless, with facial features like a caricature”). XRF: 49.31% copper, 48.84% zinc, 1.13% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag). Estimate: $150-$225.
1377. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon and Fort Chagre / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams (Plate). AC-FCv7G. 37 mm, 13.89 grams. Well-detailed XF+ with traces
of frosty luster and clean fields but somewhat flat high points (as made), olive-brass color all over, tall reverse rim. XRF: 49.42% copper, 48.71% zinc, 1.17% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), plated on page 147 of Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon (2010), by Adams and Chao, also with old envelope from Jacques Schulman (Amsterdam). Estimate: $250-$375.
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1378. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon and Fort Chagre / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams (Plate). AC-FCv9J. 38 mm, 14.14 grams. Lustrous AU with tiny spots
1381. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon and Fort Chagre / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams (Plate). AC-FCv17X. 37 mm, 10.31 grams. Cast, dark and slightly en-
1379. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon and Fort Chagre / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams, exChao, ex-Ferrari. AC-FCv11M. 37 mm, 10.71 grams. Somewhat crude
1382. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon with forts and ships / Cartagena, 1741, ex-Adams (Plate). AC-CAv2B. 38 mm, 19.07 grams. Choice AU with original color
of original color here and there, well struck and nicely detailed, also with dentillated rims. XRF: 50.50% copper, 47.42% zinc, 1.57% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), plated on page 149 of Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon (2010), by Adams and Chao. Estimate: $300-$450.
Fine with minute traces of old gilding, scarce variety. XRF: 49.51% copper, 48.81% zinc, 1.35% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), the Fernando Chao Collection and the Jorge Ferrari Collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
1380. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon and Fort Chagre / Porto Bello, 1739, ex-Adams, ex-Craige. AC-FCv14S. 37 mm, 15.94 grams. AU- with luster and faint
olive-brass color, well detailed against clean fields, traces of encrustation. XRF: 50.52% copper, 47.72% zinc, 1.22% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag) and the Ted Craige collection. Estimate: $300-$450.
crusted AXF with bold obverse details, faint dentillation on nearly non-existent rims (AC: “no room to fit”). XRF: 87.89% copper, 7.57% zinc, 3.68% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), plated on page 156 of Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon (2010), by Adams and Chao. Estimate: $250-$375.
and luster around details, nice strike, very thick flan as mentioned in AC. XRF: 48.28% copper, 49.68% zinc, 1.70% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), plated on page 163 of Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon (2010), by Adams and Chao. Estimate: $500-$750.
1383. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon with cannon and anchor / Cartagena, 1741, exAdams. AC-CAv3D. 38 mm, 14.02 grams. Mint State with sharp details, much original luster and brassy color (superior to the AC plate), well struck but with minor peripheral die-breaks on reverse. XRF: 51.35% copper, 46.97% zinc, 1.37% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag). Estimate: $500-$750.
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1384. Great Britain, gilt copper alloy Admiral Vernon
medal, Vernon alone / Cartagena, 1741, ex-Adams. AC-CAv4E.
38 mm, 13.30 grams. Bright gold color with high points still well gilt
(no copper peeking through), near AU grade, single-variety type with CARTAGENA below Vernon. XRF: 36.76% copper, 36.13% zinc, 25.32% gold, 1.05% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag). Estimate: $350-$500.
1387. Great Britain, gilt copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal,
Vernon with city and ships / Cartagena, 1741, ex-Adams, ex-Chao, ex-Ferrari. AC-CAv6G. 37 mm, 11.67 grams. Very sharp and well-detailed strike, AU+ with full gold color, toned around details, minor porosity, minuscule hole at very edge above Vernon figure. XRF: 46.72% copper, 40.78% zinc, 10.98% gold. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), the Fernando Chao Collection and the Jorge Ferrari Collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
1385. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal,
Vernon with city and ships / Cartagena, 1741, ex-Adams (Plate). AC-CAv5F. 37 mm, 11.24 grams. Nice AU with much original
luster and color, tall rims, the obverse particularly elegant but with some faint old lines behind the head. XRF: 50.41% copper, 48.02% zinc, 1.21% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), plated on page 165 of Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon (2010), by Adams and Chao. Estimate: $400-$600.
1388. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon and Lezo / Cartagena, 1741, ex-Adams, ex-Chao, ex-Ferrari. AC-CAvl1B. 38 mm, 15.69 grams. Well-struck Mint State
with much original color and luster, choice details and neatly toothed rims, in fact superior to the AC plate, this variety notable for a modern spelling of the city as CARTAGENA. XRF: 48.87% copper, 49.24% zinc, 1.45% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), the Fernando Chao Collection and the Jorge Ferrari Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.
1386. Great Britain, low-silver Admiral Vernon medal,
Vernon with city and ships / Cartagena, 1741, ex-Adams. Lustrous AU with sharp details and lovely toning all over, thin rims, common variety (“primary author owns a dozen”) but apparently rare or even unique in silver as not listed in the census on page 204 of AC. XRF: 57.06% silver, 20.25% copper, 21.86% zinc. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag that says “From an old English Coll[ectio]n via Peter Thompson). Estimate: $700-$1,000.
AC-CAv6G. 38 mm, 11.46 grams.
1389. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon and Lezo / Cartagena, 1741, ex-Adams, ex-Chao, ex-Ferrari. AC-CAvl2E. 37 mm, 12.97 grams. Mint State with luster on
cast surfaces, choice details (superior to the ANS specimen plated in AC), neatly dentillated rims, chocolate-brown color indicative of a higher than normal copper content. XRF: 70.00% copper, 29.02% zinc. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), the Fernando Chao Collection and the Jorge Ferrari Collection. Estimate: $600-$900.
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1390. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal,
Vernon and Ogle / Cartagena, 1741, ex-Adams (Plate). AC-
Intricately detailed Mint State (AC: “a more impressionistic design”), dark and only minimally lustrous but quite choice overall, the dentillated rims mostly intact. XRF: 48.68% copper, 49.79% zinc, 1.13% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), plated on page 172 of Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon (2010), by Adams and Chao. Estimate: $600-$900. CAvo3D. 37 mm, 10.81 grams.
1392. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal,
Vernon and Ogle with Lezo / Cartagena, 1741, ex-Adams (Plate), ex-Finn. AC-CAvlo1B. 40 mm, 12.65 grams. Attractive AU+
with traces of original color and luster, nice details, tall double rims without dentillation (AC: “a new feature on these medals”). XRF: 50.83% copper, 47.53% zinc, 1.28% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag) and the Leonard Finn Collection, plated on page 175 of Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon (2010), by Adams and Chao. Estimate: $500-$750.
1391. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal,
Vernon and Ogle / Cartagena, 1741, ex-Adams (Plate).
Mint State with lovely contrast from original color and luster, bold and well-detailed strike, neatly toothed rims. XRF: 50.54% copper, 47.73% zinc, 1.35% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), plated on page 173 of Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon (2010), by Adams and Chao. Estimate: $600-$900.
AC-CAvo4F. 38 mm, 16.46 grams.
1393. Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, Vernon with Ogle and Wentworth / Cartagena, 1741, exAdams, ex-Chao, ex-Ferrari. AC-CAvow1A. 38 mm, 14.35 grams. Sharp AU+ with plenty of luster and original color, crisp details, tall dentillated rims, unique and curious type with two lion cubs at Vernon’s feet that reportedly refer to ones born at the Tower of London menagerie and named after Vernon and Ogle (AC: Storer). XRF: 48.78% copper, 49.32% zinc, 1.29% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), the Fernando Chao Collection and the Jorge Ferrari Collection. Estimate: $500-$750.
British Historical Medals 1394. Great Britain, copper medal, Spanish Fleet defeated off Cape St. Vincent, 1797 (struck in 1820), by G. Mills and N.G.A. Brenet. Eimer-882; BHM-438. 40mm, 40.03 grams. Obverse with left-facing bust of Admiral John Jervis inside legend ADMIRAL EARL / ST VINCENT G.C.B.; reverse with winged Victory hovering above two Spanish ships at which she hurls thunderbolts above threeline exergue with SPANISH FLEET DEFEATED. / OFF CAPE ST. VINCENT / XIV. FEBY. MDCCLXXXXVII flanked with makers’ names. Virtually Mint State, with faint rainbow toning over luster in reverse field and around obverse legend, light copper color, beautiful design on reverse, number 4 in James Mudie’s 1820 series of British Victories. Estimate: $200-$300.
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1395. Great Britain, proof gold medal, (1897), Sir Ralph Abercromby / centennial of the conquest of Trinidad in 1797, rare, NGC PF 63 Ultra Cameo. Eimer-1809b; BHM-3623. 39mm. Obverse with bust of Sir Ralph Abercromby facing to left inside legend SIR RALPH / ABERCROMBY; reverse with view of Port of Spain, Trinidad, with fort waving British flag and several ships, mountains in background, above three-line exergue MISCERIQUE PROBAT / POPULOS ET FOEDERA / JUNGI (“He approves both of the people intermingling and of the treaties being entered upon”), all within legend in frosted ring TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENNIAL OF THE CONQUEST OF TRINIDAD BY THE BRITISH 1797. Brilliantly lustrous, with faint hairlines only, reportedly originally made and sold on the island in 1897. Sir Abercromby’s capture of the islands of St. Lucia and Trinidad from the French resulted in British control of those islands, confirmed by the Peace of Amiens in 1802 and made permanent in 1814 (the island of Trinidad uniting with Tobago in 1889 and becoming independent in 1962). NGC #3067476-001. Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.
Italy
1396. Milan, Italy (Kingdom), large silver medal, 1870, commemorating the annexation of Rome and Lazio to the Kingdom of Italy, by F. Broggi and L. Seregni, rare. 125.77 grams; 62mm. Obverse with Italia holding the shield a Savoy with broken
chains at her feet and a radiant rising sun behind, the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus nearby with St. Peter’s in the background, inside legend ITALIAM LAETO SOCII CLAMORE SALVTANT, with S.P.Q.R in exergue below; reverse with C. IN.DUNO DIS. / BROGGI E SEREGNI INC.; Reverse: MILANO / E IL SVO TERITORIO / A RICORDANZA / DEL PLEBISCITO ROMANO / CHE INTEGRAVA / LA VNITA NAZIONALE / IL II DI OTTOBRE / MDCCCLXX encompassed by an intricate border containing the shields of Milan, Abbiategrasso, Gallarate, Lodi, and Monza. Highly lustrous AU with minor marks in fields and rim-nicks, very rare in silver (first we have seen or heard of ). Estimate: $350-$500.
Martinique
1397. Martinique (struck at the Paris Mint), bronze medal, dated 1860, creation of the dry-dock in Fort-de-France harbor, by E.A. Oudine, NGC MS 61 BN, ex-Rudman (stated on label). 51mm. Obverse with left-facing bust of Napoléon III inside legend NAPOLEON III / EMPEREUR, engraver’s name OUDINE at bottom; reverse with sixteen-line inscription LOI / DU 14 JUILLET 1860 / SOUS LE REGNE / DE / NAPOLEON III / EMPEREUR DES FRANCAIS / CREATION / DU BASSIN DE RADOUB / DE FORT DE FRANCE. (MARTINIQUE) / LE CTE P. DE CHASSELOUP-LAUBAT / MINISTRE / DE LA MARINE ET DES COLONIES / LE C. ADMIRAL / DE MAUSSION DE CANDE / GOUVERNEUR / DE LA MARTINIQUE. Nice copper color with toning around details, a few minor marks and rim-bruise on reverse but no outright wear, only the second example we have seen. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #6106083004. Estimate: $500-$750.
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Mexico (colonial)
1398. Mexico, large silver medal, 1809, establishment of the Supreme Junta General of Spain and the Indies in 1808, by
Tomás Suria, NGC MS 61. Fonrobert-6485 but in silver; Grove-F-31. 51mm. Obverse with allegories of Spain (right), holding a shield with a cross over two worlds and F VII and castle and lion, and of America (left), with feather crown and quiver and holding a sacrificial knife and a crown of roses, both standing over sacks with coins, weapons and an unchained eagle, with cherub to right holding knife and spear, mountains behind, under legend RESTAURADORA DE LA EUROPA and above five-line exergue with UN AMERICANO AMIGO DEL / ORDEN LA IDEO Y PROMO- / VIO:TOMAS SURIA LA / GRABO EN MEXICO / ANY DE 1809; reverse with three men at a skirted table on a podium with statues in column niches in background, TODO RENACE. at top and six-line exergue at bottom with A LA INMORTALIDAD / POR LA DICHOSA INSTALACION / DE LA SUPREMA JUNTA CENTRAL / DE ESPANA E INDIAS, HECHA / EN 25 DE SEPTIEMBRE / DE 1808 LA N.E. Choice toning (mostly bluish) over light luster, minor marks and flaws but no obvious wear, scarce in silver. NGC #6271285-001. Estimate: $600-$900.
1399. Mexico, large bronze medal, 1809, establishment of the Supreme Junta General of Spain in the Indies, by Tomás
Suria, NGC UNC details / rim damage. Fonrobert-6485; Grove-F-31b. Obverse with allegories of Spain (right), holding a shield with a cross over two worlds and F VII and castle and lion, and of America (left), with feather crown and quiver and holding a sacrificial knife and a crown of roses, both standing over sacks with coins, weapons and an unchained eagle, with cherub to right holding knife and spear, mountains behind, under legend RESTAURADORA DE LA EUROPA and above five-line exergue with UN AMERICANO AMIGO DEL / ORDEN LA IDEO Y PROMO- / VIO:TOMAS SURIA LA / GRABO EN MEXICO / ANY DE 1809; reverse with three men at a skirted table on a podium with statues in column niches in background, TODO RENACE. at top and six-line exergue at bottom with A LA INMORTALIDAD / POR LA DICHOSA INSTALACION / DE LA SUPREMA JUNTA CENTRAL / DE ESPANA E INDIAS, HECHA / EN 25 DE SEPTIEMBRE / DE 1808 LA N.E. Vividly rainbow toned over luster, some wear and several marks in addition to the stated hits on rims. NGC #6271285-002. Estimate: $300-$450.
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Netherlands Peru (Republic)
1400. Netherlands, large cast silver medal, Egbert Meeuwszoon Kortenaer, dated 1665 (struck 1938), by J.J. van Goor, marked ZILVER on edge. KB-1236. 168.64 grams; 68.8mm.
High-relief portrait of Admiral Kortenaer above cannon with ships behind under legend EGBERT. MEEUWSZOON. KORTENAER, incuse signature J.J.v.Goor at bottom; reverse with sailing ship between two shields, harbor in background, OB.13.JVNI.1665. below, all within long legend (with dots between words) DE HELT DER MAAS VERMINKT AAN OOG EN RECHTERHANT EN ECHTER T OOG VAN T ROER DE VUIST VAN T VADERLAND. Thick and heavy, with toned antique finish, AU or better, rare in silver. Kortenaer was a Dutch naval hero famous for having lost his right arm and right eye (mentioned in the legend, from a poem on his grave in Rotterdam) in the Battle of Dungeness of 1652 (during the First Ango-Dutch War), the date 1665 being the year of his death. Estimate: $300-$450.
Peru (colonial)
1402. Peru, thick silver medal, 1870, Callao docks, NGC AU
58. Fonrobert-9201. 70.8 grams, 50.5mm. Obverse with bird’s eye view of
the Callao docks with legend MUELLE DARSENA Y MALECON at top and CALLAO JUNIO 6 DE 1870 at bottom; reverse with sevenline inscription SE INAUGURO LA OBRA BAJO LOS AUSPICIOS / DEL EXMO SOR / PRESIDENTE / DE LA / REPUBLICA / CORONEL / D. JOSE BALTA within raised outer ring with raised legend EMPRESARIOS TEMPLEMAN BERGMANN Y CA / INJENIERO EN JEFE MARIO ALLEON. Lustrous and lightly toned, with minor marks only, faint high-point wear. NGC #2477970-001. Estimate: $150-$225.
Puerto Rico (under Spain)
1401. Peru, 4R-sized silver medal, 1754 date below large A, San Marcos Academy, PCGS AU55. Betts-398; Fonrobert-unl
Obverse with shield surmounted by cherub’s head bearing a six-point star, crown and SM in cartouche, inside legend ACADEM.S.M.URB.REG.IN.PERU.; reverse with letter A above date 1754. Lightly toned (darker in legend) with traces of luster, minimal marks and wear. The Academy of San Marcos, now the National University of San Marcos, is the oldest officially established and recognized university in the New World, having been founded by royal decree on May 12, 1551. This medal comes in two varieties, one with an A on the reverse (like this one) and one with an R. PCGS #41585227. Estimate: $500-$750.
(like 8907 but with A instead of R).
1403. Puerto Rico (under Spain), large gilt copper medal,
1893, first place prize at an exposition for the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the island, by Solá y Camats / Castells (Barcelona). 54.16 grams; 50mm. Obverse with left-facing
bust of Columbus with ship and globe in background; reverse with arrow above CON MOTIVO / DEL / 4o CENTENARIO / DEL DESCUBRIMIENTO / DE LA ISLA, olive branch and PREMIO AL MERITO, all inside legend EXPOSICION DE PUERTO RICO with 1893 date at bottom. Lustrous UNC or thereabouts, high-relief obverse with light hairlines and faint mark in left field, also minor rim-bruise, the reverse also hairlined and with another rim-bruise, tiny spots of copper peeking through the gilding. Estimate: $600-$900.
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Gold
U.S. Coins, Medals, Tokens and Paper Money
Double Eagles
1407. USA (Philadelphia mint), $10 Indian Head, with
motto, 1908, NGC AU 58. Lightly circulated example of a very popular design, nice original surfaces with smooth fields showing plenty of luster. NGC #5967840-002. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
1404. USA (San Francisco mint), $20 coronet Liberty double eagle, 1889-S, NGC AU 55. Nice example with very light circula-
tion wear on some of Liberty’s hair curls and minor bagmarks in the fields, radiant luster all over and original gold color around the edges with rose-gold hues in the center. NGC #5967840-001. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
1408. USA (Philadelphia mint), $10 Indian Head, 1932, PCGS MS63, with PQ sticker. Sharply struck and detailed with cartwheel luster across frosty surfaces, some bagmarks, rose gold toning around the central devices, popular design. PCGS #39601595. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
1405. USA (Philadelphia Mint) $20 Saint-Gaudens double
Half Eagles
eagle, 1924, NGC MS 63 (older holder). Boldly struck piece with bright surfaces displaying a bit of a frosty quality and a few minor bagmarks, pink-gold toning over and around Liberty and the eagle. NGC #053169-027. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
1409. USA (Dahlonega mint), $5 coronet Liberty half eagle, 1853-D, NGC AU details / cleaned. Desirable branch mint type
Eagles
coin that was once lightly cleaned and is now toning over with redorange hues around the design and legends, bold details with some bagmarks and just a bit of strike weakness (typical for this type) on the obverse denticles from 6 o’clock to 9 o’clock. NGC #6272099-001. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
1406. USA (Philadelphia Mint), $10 coronet Liberty eagle, 1907, NGC MS 61 (older holder). Frosty Mint State coin with
light bagmarks and perhaps a little better than the numerical grade suggests, original mint luster and color with just a few hints of reddish gold toning, desirable final year of issue for this design. NGC #1648258-010. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1410. USA (Philadelphia mint), $5 coronet Liberty half
eagle, 1882, NGC MS 63. Nicely struck piece with original surfaces possessing pinkish gold toning. NGC #5968135-001. Estimate: $400-$600.
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Gold Dollars
1411. USA (San Francisco mint), $5 coronet Liberty half eagle, 1898-S, NGC AU 58. Lustrous piece with very light surface
friction on the high points for the grade, reddish gold toning (especially on the reverse). NGC #5967840-003. Estimate: $400-$600.
1415. USA (Charlotte Mint), gold $1 coronet Liberty (Type
I), 1851-C, variety 1, NGC AU 58. Decently struck with sharp design elements, very light circulation evidence on the high points of the design, tough Charlotte branch mint issue. NGC #5933717-001. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
1412. USA (San Francisco mint), $5 Indian Head half eagle,
1916-S, NGC AU 55. Very popular type coin with an incuse design,
a few bagmarks and faint wear on the headdress and eagle’s wing feathers, bright and mostly untoned surfaces with a touch of red-gold toning in the recessed areas. NGC #5967840-004. Estimate: $400-$600.
1416. USA (Philadelphia mint), gold $1 Indian princess (Type III), 1862, PCGS MS62 with green CAC sticker. Nice example of a Civil War era gold dollar with a bold, well struck design and some luster across its original surfaces containing strong die polish lines and only a few minor bagmarks for the grade, mostly bright yellow gold color with spots of tan toning. PCGS #38781160. Estimate: $400-$600.
Quarter Eagles
Bullion 1413. USA (Philadelphia mint), $2-1/2 Indian Head quarter eagle, 1912, NGC MS 61. Sharply struck with a fair amount of
luster (particularly on the obverse) and rose-gold toning across the Indian’s face and eagle. NGC #5967840-005. Estimate: $200-$300.
1417. USA (West Point mint), gold proof $50 American 1414. USA (Philadelphia mint), $2-1/2 Indian Head quarter Buffalo, 2006-W, PCGS PR70DCAM. Impressive and perfect
eagle, 1927, PCGS MS64 with green CAC sticker. Scarcely encountered in this high of a grade with rich toned surfaces and ample luster. PCGS #05887717. Estimate: $500-$750.
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in every regard with frosty design elements deeply contrasting against watery proof fields. PCGS #14149929. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
1418. USA (West Point mint), gold proof $5 American Buffalo, 2008-W, PCGS PR69DCAM. Choice, near perfect coin
with deep mirror fields and frosted design details. PCGS #15171698. Estimate: $400-$600.
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Silver
Dollars 1419. USA (Philadelphia Mint), Draped Bust silver dollar, 1798, large eagle, pointed nine, close date, four shield lines, 13 arrows, B-27, BB-113, PCGS XF detail / cleaned. Scarce
variety for this popular early silver dollar type, some surface hairlines from cleaning as mentioned on the label yet nicely details with particular sharpness in Liberty’s hair curls and across the eagle’s wings, quite lustrous with faint gold toning throughout with some speckles of dark gray silver. PCGS #41210303. Estimate: $1,750-$2,500.
1420. USA (Philadelphia Mint), Draped Bust silver dollar, 1802, narrow date, PCGS VF details / cleaned. Well struck, boldly detailed early American silver dollar with cleaned surfaces toning over with mottled blue and gold toning. PCGS #26421327. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1421. USA (Philadelphia Mint), Seated Liberty silver dollar, 1871, PCGS XF40. In our opinion, this is quite a bit nicer than
XF40 and more deserving of a choice XF grade or slightly higher. Well struck details and lustrous surfaces with beautiful reddish hued toning and light blue highlights around Liberty and the stars. PCGS #41210299. Estimate: $600-$900.
1422. USA (San Francisco Mint), Seated Liberty silver trade dollar, 1874-S, crafted into a box dollar with woman’s portrait inside. 22.23 grams. Made using a genuine Trade dollar in the late 1800s; it’s been suggested some were sold as souvenirs during the 1893
World’s Fair in Chicago. This piece is operated by pressing down on the top of the reverse though the hinge is broken and the two sides can be detached. Inside is a black and white portrait of a woman behind a clear mica pane; it is very rare to find a box dollar with an intact photo inside. VF details on the exterior of the coin with light polishing. Estimate: $350-$500.
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1423. USA (San Francisco Mint), Seated Liberty silver trade dollar, 1877-S, crafted into a box dollar. 18.64 grams. As with the prior lot, these “box dollars” were made using genuine Trade dollars found in circulation in the late 1800s; it’s been suggested some were sold as souvenirs during the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. This example is fully intact and works by pressing down on the date, the interior is plain with a smaller circular compartment and three tiny screw holes. The coin itself grades VG+ with dark circulation cameo contrast. Estimate: $350-$500.
1424. USA (Carson City Mint), Morgan silver dollar, 1878-
CC, in GSA holder with original box and certificate, NGC MS 61. Box: 6-1/2” x 4-1/2”. Desirable first year of issue for the Morgan dollar series—and from a popular branch mint as well! Frosty coin with minor bagmarks on the obverse, rather choice reverse, bright cartwheel luster throughout. GSA #78040039; NGC #5932671-001. Estimate: $350-$500.
1426. USA (New Orleans Mint), Morgan silver dollar, 1884-
O, ANACS MS 63 (first generation holder). Nice example with a few bagmarks yet otherwise sharp design details and brilliant cartwheel luster with dark blue and purple toning around the rims, and, for the slab collectors, housed in a desirable first generation ANACS holder (circa 1989-90). ANACS WR4343. Estimate: $100-$150.
1425. USA (Carson City Mint), Morgan dollar, 1884-CC, 1427. USA (Carson City Mint), Morgan dollar, 1885-CC, NGC UNC details / cleaned. Bright Mint State piece with no
readily apparent cleaning evidence beyond some surface hairlines across Liberty’s cheek, mostly untoned but for some gold hues around the rims. NGC #5967842-001. Estimate: $200-$300.
NGC MS 61, with special mint label. Bright cartwheel luster showing across silvery, lightly frosted surfaces with faint gold toning around the rims, popular branch mint issue. NGC #5967842-002. Estimate: $300-$450.
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Half Dollars
1428. USA (Carson City Mint), Morgan dollar, 1893-CC,
NGC XF detailed / cleaned, with special mint label. Final date of issue for Carson City Morgan dollars and a key date for the series. Somewhat circulated with lightly cleaned surfaces now toning over with a grayish silver color and speckles of red color around the rims across muted luster. NGC #5967842-003. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
1431. USA (Philadelphia Mint), Seated Liberty half dollar, 1874, arrows, NGC XF 45. Minimally circulated and well struck with sharp details, pleasing golden toning across lustrous surfaces. NGC #5933564-003. Estimate: $150-$225.
1429. USA (Philadelphia Mint), Morgan dollar, 1894, NGC
VF details / cleaned. Tough date from the Philadelphia Mint with
just 110,972 coins struck—and much fewer surviving. Dull gray silver coloration with surface hairlines. NGC #5967843-001. Estimate: $300-$450.
1432. USA (Philadelphia Mint), Barber half dollar, 1909, NGC AU 53. Very light circulation wear on the high points and retaining substantial luster in the fields. NGC #5933564-004. Estimate: $150-$225.
Quarters
1430. USA (New Orleans Mint), Morgan dollar, 1903-O, NGC UNC details / obverse damage. Brilliant UNC coin with light carbon line on the obverse, tougher date from the New Orleans Mint. NGC #5967843-002. Estimate: $250-$375.
1433. USA (San Francisco Mint), Standing Liberty quarter,
1917-S, type one, NGC UNC details / cleaned. Popular first design for the Standing Liberty series, sharp UNC details with very faint surface hairlines in the reverse fields. NGC #5933564-016. Estimate: $250-$375.
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Copper, Bronze, Nickel and Copper-Nickel Cents
1434. USA (Philadelphia mint), copper Flowing Hair 1 cent, 1794, head of
1794, S-57, B-55, R.1, NGC AU details / environmental damage. S-57; B-55. High grade example of this Sheldon variety with light surface corrosion on the obverse, two small marks on the cap, particularly sharp design elements and legends on the reverse, middle die state with two linear die depressions in the field in front of Liberty’s face and one to the left of the date plus another around the rim by CA in AMERICA as made, also desirable as only the second year of large cent production from the newly established United States Mint. NGC #5969291-001. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
1435. USA (Philadelphia mint), copper Draped Bust 1 cent, 1797, with stems, reverse of 1797, M over E variety, S-128, B-55, R.3, NGC Fine 12 BN. S-128; B-23.
Dark brown surfaces with some marks, nice bust detail with visible hair curls, rims a bit weak in areas as is typical, interesting variety with clear M struck over a mistakenly placed E in AMERICA on the reverse. NGC #5969291-002. Estimate: $200-$300.
1436. USA (Philadelphia Mint), copper Coronet Head cent, 1818, PCGS MS62BN. Newcomb-10. Nicely struck with strong design elements and glossy dark brown surfaces throughout, radial die cracks through the stars on the obverse, choice originality and very nice eye appeal for the grade. PCGS #41210301. Estimate: $400-$600.
1437. USA (Philadelphia mint), copper Coronet Head 1 cent, 1819/8, large date, NGC MS 62 BN. Newcomb-1. Very scarce major variety with clear 9 over 8 in the
date and difficult in any grade, more so as a Mint State example. Well struck details, mostly brown with some bright red original mint luster in the fields and recessed areas. NGC #5969291-003. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
1438. USA (Philadelphia mint), copper-nickel Flying Eagle 1 cent, 1858, NGC MS
62. Final year of issue for this popular three-year type. Bright pale red surfaces with a sharply
detailed design, some spots of toning on the reverse. NGC #5969291-004. Estimate: $400-$600.
Half Cents 1439. USA (Philadelphia mint), copper Draped Bust 1/2 cent, 1800, NGC VF
details / cleaned. C-1, B-1. Nicely detailed bust on this circulated half center, mostly dark
brown with some reddish areas on the reverse from previous light cleaning. NGC #5969291005. Estimate: $125-$200.
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Medals 1440. USA (struck at the Paris Mint), silver medal, “Libertas Americana” (1783) restrike from 1980s, NGC MS 65, “top pop.” 47 mm. Nice high relief restrike of this famous medal, tied with five others for finest known in the NGC census. NGC #5965273-001. Estimate: $200-$300.
Tokens 1441. USA, California fractional gold token, dated 1853, Indian, wreath #1, 12 stars, round, NGC MS 64, finest known in NGC census. 12 mm. Brilliant, mirror-like fields and pink-gold toning on the high points of the design, the finer of just two in the NGC census. NGC #5919709-017. Estimate: $200-$300.
1442. USA, California fractional gold token, dated 1875, Indian, wreath #7, “1/2,” octagonal, NGC MS 66 DPL, finest known in NGC census. 11.1 mm. Exceptional piece with bright deep mirror fields and sharply struck up design elements, finest of 14 graded by NGC across all designations (MS, MSPL, and MSDPL). NGC #5919774-001. Estimate: $200-$300.
1443. Baltimore, USA, silver token, HOUCK’S / PANACEA / BALTIMORE counterstamp (ca. 1836) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 2 reales of Charles III, 1786 F(M), rare, NGC AG details / damaged. HT-143; BrunkH-779. Choice
bold and full XF counterstamp on an About Good host coin that’s unlisted in either Brunk or Rulau. Jacob Houck was a Baltimore-based merchant who sold a “medicine” he created “solely from vegetable matter” that claimed to cure numerous diseases ranging from the mild (Heart Burn, Loss of Appetite) to the deadly (Small Pox, Yellow Fever). NGC #5964205-002. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
1444. New York City, USA, silver token, USE / L. MILLERS / HAIR / INVIGORATOR / N.Y. counterstamp (ca. 1848-51) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1786 FM, rare, NGC AG details / damaged. Brunk-694; Rulau-M-NY-582I. Louis
Miller was a New York City hairdresser who sold his own concoction that purported to “restore gray hair, prevent baldness, remove scurvy and dandruff, and beautify the hair.” Bold XF counterstamp on an About Good host coin with clear date and assayer, test cut on edge at 6 o’clock. There are several varieties of counterstamp from L. Miller because each part is a separate punch; this particular type is quite scarce. NGC #5964205-001. Estimate: $400-$600.
Philippines 1445. Philippines (struck in San Francisco), 1 peso, 1903-S,
NGC MS 60. KM-168. Very lustrous with light surface friction, patches of faint gold toning. NGC #2851935-002. Estimate: $300-$450.
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Paper Money Colonial
1448. Annapolis, Maryland, $6, Aug. 14, 1776, serial 5664, PMG VF 25. Fr-MD-101. In 1775, Anne Catherine Green (see prior lot) died and her printing business was assumed by her son Frederick Green, whose name is rendered in Gothic script on the reverse of this 1776-dated note. Well printed with clear design and text, good paper quality, some minor repairs to the surfaces and retouching of the penned signatures (F. Green and N. Harwood) plus serial number as noted by PMG, all expertly done and unobtrusive. Pedigreed to the Early American History Auctions sale of April 21, 2001 with lot tag #559. PMG #2021537-007. Estimate: $200-$300.
1446. Delaware, 15 shillings, June 1, 1759, serial 55556,
printed by Benjamin Franklin, PMG Fine 12.
Fr-DE-67. Very popular and rare colonial type note printed by Benjamin Franklin and David Hall with their names on the reverse along with the slogan “To Counterfeit is DEATH.” Well circulated yet possessing well printed vignettes and text on the front, the leaf vignette on the back a bit weak but the printers’ names and bottom horse vignette are strong, some edge splitting along the center fold as noted on the label, difficult note in any condition. PMG #2021537-006. Estimate: $300-$450.
1449. Pennsylvania, 10 shillings, March 10, 1769, signed by Continental Congress secretary Charles Thomson, PMG VF 20 Net. Fr-PA-143. Charles Thomson was the sole secretary of the
1447. Annapolis, Maryland, $8, April 10, 1774, serial 1643,
PMG Choice VF 35 EPQ. Fr-MD-70. Boldly inked design contrast-
ing against bright paper with nice originality, clear penned signatures of Clapham and Eddis, printed by Anne Catherine Green and her son Frederick Green. Green assumed her husband’s printing business and associated debts in 1767 after his passing, then became a notable printer in her own right having acquired the contract by herself to print colonial Maryland’s bank notes in 1768. PMG #2021537-008. Estimate: $150-$225.
Continental Congress throughout its entire 15 years of existence. His name appears on the printed broadsides of the Declaration of Independence and he, along with William Barton, designed the Great Seal of the United States. His inked signature on this note appears above those of Samuel Rhoads, Jr. and Jacob Lewis. Circulated note with repairs and reconstruction done to the edges and center fold plus redrawing of the signatures as noted on the label. PMG #2021537-005. Estimate: $200-$300.
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1452. Charles-Town, South Carolina, $1 remainder, Dec. 23, 1776, serial 3925, PMG UNC 62. Fr-SC-135. UNC remainder denominated to “One Spanish milled Dollar” with choice centering
1450. South Carolina, $30, Feb. 14, 1777, serial 1160, PMG and margins, the upper signature of J. Wakefield is correct for the type Choice VF 35. Fr-SC-144. Highest denomination from this issuance
of just two values, $30 and $20 (see following lot). The circular vignette is of a man walking with a cane in his hand and pack on his back encircled by the Latin motto MISERA SERVITUS OMNIS “All Slavery is Wretched.” Strongly printed front plus clear serial number and three signatures while the perpendicular fourth signature is light as is typical, the border along the back is weakly inked yet the center text is boldly embossed, a few small pinholes towards the right side, quite scarce in any form. Pedigreed to the Heritage Currency Auctions of America FUN sale of Jan. 8-10, 2004 with lot tag #16588. PMG #2021537-001. Estimate: $300-$450.
while the faint serial number and lower signature were spuriously added as noted on the label. PMG #2021537-003. Estimate: $250-$375.
Continental Currency
1451. South Carolina, $20, Feb. 14, 1777, serial 2744, PMG AU 50. Fr-SC-143. Exceedingly rare in this high of a grade and surpassing even that of the Eric P. Newman piece which was graded PCGS XF 40. The circular vignette is of a bird flying free from its cage with the Latin motto IBI PATRIA UBI LIBERTAS “Here in our country is where freedom is.” Clear, well inked design on both sides and especially sharp edges, with a light center fold being the only indicator of circulation. Of the 19 examples listed on the PMG census, this note is tied with just one other for second finest known behind a sole AU 50 EPQ; in fact, the vast majority seen were mid to low VF—indicative of the southern colonies tendency to circulate notes often and thus leading to few high grade survivors like this note. Pedigreed to the Early American History Auctions sale of Oct. 13, 2001 with lot tag #956. PMG #2021537-002. Estimate: $500-$750.
1453. USA, $40, Sept. 26, 1778, serial 227622, PMG Choice AU 58 EPQ. Fr-CC-84. This odd-denomination note payable for “40 Spanish milled Dollars” printed by Hall and Sellers features a finely rendered vignette on the obverse with the motto CONFEDERATION in the ribbon below the Eye of Providence looking down upon a flaming altar encircled by thirteen stars (symbolizing the thirteen colonies). Well executed printing with excellent margins and bold inking plus strong embossing seen throughout the text, choice paper quality throughout. PMG #1036808-003. Estimate: $600-$900.
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Republic of Texas
Federal Reserve Note
1455. USA (Washington, D.C.), $10, series 1981, serial
E73057063A, Buchanan-Regan, overprint on back error, PMG XF 40. Fr-2025-E. A dramatic error note with the serial numbers,
1454. Austin, Texas, Republic of Texas, $5, Jan. 25, 1840, Federal Reserve District seal and number, and Treasury seal printed on serial 5072, PMG Choice Fine 15. Cr-A4; Medlar-24. Well circulated
yet still possessing a bold design with popular TEXAS star design on the back, two typical cross cut cancellations at center and minor edge splits along the right margin. PMG #8084569-004. Estimate: $250-$375.
the back. Frankly, it’s a wonder this circulated at all given how clear the error is yet, somehow, it did with light folds and handling noted yet still retaining bold embossing throughout. PMG #8082791-003. Estimate: $150-$225.
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World Paper Money Argentina 1456. Buenos Aires, Argentina, Banco de Buenos Ayres, 1 peso remainder, no date (1827-29), Bolívar & Washington portraits, PMG XF 40. SCWPM-S328r. Ever-popular note printed by
Fairman, Draper, Underwood & Co. featuring the portraits of Simón Bolívar and George Washington on either side. Bolívar was called the “Washington of South America” in his time and although the two historical figures never met, Bolívar had a connection to Washington’s family though correspondence with Washington’s ally, the Marquis de Lafayette. In 1825, Washington’s family gifted Bolívar a medallion featuring the portrait of the late president and a lock of his hair. This note, though a remainder, exhibits some handling yet faces up much nicer than the numerical grade suggests with choice original paper, bold printing, and good margins. PMG #8078235-006. Estimate: $500-$750.
Colombia
1457. Bogotá, Colombia, Banco de la República, 10 pesos oro, 1-1-1928, series N, serial 0993784, PMG VF 25. SCWPM-
374b. A large vignette of Antonio Nariño is featured on the lower right side of this tougher note backed by gold pesos and printed by the ABNCo with a very colorful underprint. PMG #8059653-007. Estimate: $150-$225.
1459. Cartagena, Colombia, Estado Soberano de Bolívar, 10 pesos, 9-11-1885, serial 02847.
1458. Bogotá, Colombia, Banco de Bogotá, 1 peso, 1-10-
1919, serial 248464. SCWPM-S297a; CHPM-6335. Fine with minor staining spots and two cancellation holes at left, retaining a good deal of embossing from the reverse design. Estimate: $150-$225.
SCWPM-S126a; CHPM-11730.
The highest denomination issued from the state treasury of Bolívar and extremely rare as an issued note. This Hamilton Bank Note Company produced note features vignettes of a seated Justice figure at left and a train at its station in the center. It should be noted that the train vignette, called “Waiting for the Signal,” was not exclusive to this note and the placard BOLIVAR on the side of the train was added afterwards to tie this unrelated vignette to the location it was expected to circulate in. VF with pinholes in the upper corners and small hole at center, small edge-nick in left margin, minor stains, nice original and bold ink colors on both sides, very difficult in any form due to redemption of this high value note. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
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1460. Cartagena, Colombia, Banco Union, 1 peso, 3-1-1888, serial 70753. SCWPM-S866a; CHPM-9315.1. VF with some edge damage and two holes along the left border, some thinning on the reverse, very rare and nicely designed type. Estimate: $200-$300.
Costa Rica 1461. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Nacional, 10 colones front progress proof, ND (1942-49), mounted on thick cardstock, ex-Rudman. SCWPM-210p. Nice original UNC proof note mounted
on thick cardstock with design rendered in bright red-orange ink, series G and serial number pasted on to the note, printers annotations and date 4/7/41 in lower right corner of board. Pedigree to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. Estimate: $200-$300.
1462. San José, Costa Rica, República de Costa Rica, 50 céntimos, 11-10-1917, serial 066692, PCGS AU 55 PPQ. Boldly printed note with the bust of Columbus at the center, somewhat shifted front printing with narrow right margin. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection. PCGS #42464163. Estimate: $125-$200.
SCWPM-147a.
1463. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Nacional de Costa Rica, 1 colón, 23-6-1943, series C, serial 186234, red overprint Type
A without ley on Banco Internacional de Costa Rica 1 colón, PCGS Choice UNC 63. SCWPM-190. Bold red overprint seen on this provisional issue made during the transition from Costa Rica’s Banco Internacional to the Banco Nacional. Strongly embossed and nicely centered design on bright white paper. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection. PCGS #42464962. Estimate: $125-$200.
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The Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Errors
1464. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Internacional de Costa Rica, 100 colones, 14-12-2931 (1931), series C, serial 111615, overprint typesetting error “2931,” very rare, PCGS VF 25, finest and only example in PCGS Banknote census. The American Bank Note Company had strict quality control measures and yet here is a note with an issuance date 1,000 years into the future from when it was printed! Beautiful large-size note with modest circulation and facing up nicer than the grade suggests with sharp corners and bold ink colors. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. PCGS #42464172. Estimate: $500-up.
SCWPM-178x.
1466. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Central, 1000 colones, 17-
9-1981, serial B1975377, misaligned reverse error, PCGS VF 30. SCWPM-250. Holdered reverse side out to show off the misaligned
design. Somewhat circulated with a few pinholes to the left side and light staining. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. PCGS #42465086. Estimate: $100-$150.
1465. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Central, 5000 colones, 28-8-1991, series A, serial A01065302, double overprint error, PCGS Gem UNC 66 PPQ, “top pop.” SCWPM-260a. This striking double overprint error resulted in two separate pairs of signatures as well as a partially overlapped issuance date. Choice original printing and paper quality, tied with two others for finest known in the PCGS Banknote census. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. PCGS #42465077. Estimate: $150-$225.
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1467. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Central, 1000 colones, date not visible (1986-89), serial E29350909, misaligned overprint on back error, PCGS VF 30. SCWPM-256. Two errors
occurred with this note: not only was the overprint printed on the back but it’s also widely misaligned with only one signature and the directive number 3 showing. Modestly circulated with nice paper quality. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. PCGS #42465094. Estimate: $100-$150.
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1468. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Central, 100 colones, date not visible (1984), serial C02053844, misaligned overprint and offset error, PCGS AU 55 PPQ. SCWPM-248b. A huge
misaligned overprint error with only the presidente’s signature visible and angled at the top of the note. Rather than the label suggests, we believe the reverse overprint came from an offset printing error at the same time. Bright original paper and colorful inking with only trivial handling for the grade. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. PCGS #42465092. Estimate: $100-$150.
1470. Lot of two San José, Costa Rica, Banco Central, 100
colones, 5-10-1990, serials F18110235, duplicated serial numbers error, PCGS Choice UNC 64 and Choice UNC 64.
SCWPM-254a. This major mistake at the printers resulted in two identical notes sharing the same series letter, date, and serial numbers—a pair that shouldn’t exist! And, interestingly enough, they were also graded the same Choice UNC grade. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. PCGS #42465120 and 42465121. Estimate: $300-$450.
1469. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Central, 100 colones,
5-10-1990, serial F18667591, printed foldover error, PCGS Gem UNC 65 PPQ, finest and only example in PCGS Banknote census. SCWPM-254a. An amazing error with right side of
the note folded over prior to the overprinting, thus placing the year and most of the two signatures on what would have been the reverse. The foldover has been left as is in the holder to illustrate how it looked after leaving the printer. Excellent original paper quality and color as noted by the PPQ designation. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. PCGS #42464971. Estimate: $200-$300.
1471. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Central, 100 colones, 5-10-1990, serial F18085512, presidente and gerente signatures reversed error, PCGS Choice UNC 64 PPQ. SCWPM-254a.
This oddity features the signatures of the bank officials in swapped positions over their titles—a very rare and unusual error. Fully original quality with bold overprint and strong embossing. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. PCGS #42465074. Estimate: $150-$225.
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1472. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Central, 100 colones, 1474. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Central, 50 colones, 19(1993), serial H19222025, missing overprint error, PCGS Choice UNC 64 PPQ. SCWPM-261a. This note completely missed
6-1991, serial E16680453, inverted overprint error, PCGS Choice UNC 63. SCWPM-257a. Flipped over overprint so the date is
the step in the printing process where the overprint was applied so the date, directive number, series, and signatures are completely missing. Choice note in the same condition as when it left the printers. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. PCGS #42465132. Estimate: $100-$150.
buried in the bank’s title along the border and one of the signatures runs along Gaspar Ortuño y Ors’ forehead. Boldly embossed and colorful printing throughout. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. PCGS #42465096. Estimate: $100-$150.
1473. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Central, 50 colones, 28-
1475. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Central, 20 colones, 7-4-
8-1991, serial E18002635, overprint on back error, PCGS Choice UNC 64 PPQ. SCWPM-257a. The overprint on this error note
is correctly oriented yet printed on the wrong side. Excellent paper quality and inking. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. PCGS #42465080. Estimate: $100-$150.
1983, serial C27594866, insufficient inking error, PCGS VF 20 details. SCWPM-252a. Interesting error on the reverse where the printing plate was insufficiently inked, leading to a very weak design contrasting against a bold colored underprint. This error escaped notice for some time in circulation, some masked writing is found on the front as noted on the label. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. PCGS #42465240. Estimate: $100-$150.
1476. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Central, 10 colones, 24-121981, serial D25150983, inverted overprints error, PCGS AU 55. SCWPM-237b. Like lot 1474, the overprint on this note was applied
upside down so the date is over the bank’s title while the signatures show prominently across Rodrigo Facio Brenes’ forehead. It also appears that an offset printing error at the same time rendered the full overprint in reverse on the back side of the note. Lightly handled piece with some paper toning around the edges. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. PCGS #42464968. Estimate: $100-$150.
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1477. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Central, 10 colones,
2-10-1985, serial D37407924, full overprint offset error, PCGS AU 53. SCWPM-237b. Although the overprint is correctly oriented on the front of this note, a full offset printing error created a bold mirrored overprint on the back side as well. Briefly circulated with light stains noted on the label. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. PCGS #42465246. Estimate: $150-$225.
1478. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Central, 5 colones, 8-5-
1972, serial D8312151, cutting error with extra tab, PCGS AU 53 PPQ. SCWPM-236b. A fold through the uncut sheet of notes
prior to cutting gifted this note with an extra tab of paper in the upper left corner. This noticeable error led to the note being pulled from circulation shortly after being issued, resulting in light handling and protecting the original paper quality. There’s also a secondary error in the design itself—the credited painter’s name on the back is T. Villa when it should have been J. Villa; this error was corrected in 1973. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. PCGS #42464967. Estimate: $200-$300.
1479. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Central, 5 colones,
20-3-1975, serial D14604992, with 25th anniversary seal, overprint misalignment error, PCGS VF 20. SCWPM-247. This
misaligned overprint error led to wildly misplaced signatures, date, and directive number—on a commemorative note no less! Moderately circulated with some soiling, ink colors still quite bold. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. PCGS #42465087. Estimate: $100-$150.
1480. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Central, 5 colones, 4-10-
1989, serial D58874937, full overprint offset error, PCGS Gem UNC 65 PPQ. SCWPM-236d. Similar to lot 1477, the overprint
shows up mirrored on the reverse from an offset printing error. Gem quality note with a popular and colorful design. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. PCGS #42465091. Estimate: $100-$150.
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Cuba (under Spain)
1481. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Central, 5 colones, 4-10-
1989, serial D59961553, minor overinking of overprint error, PCGS Choice UNC 63. SCWPM-236d. Overzealous inking
of the overprint plate led to obscured and thick signatures plus some distortion of the digits in the date. Nice UNC note with faint paper toning around the edges. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. PCGS #42465255. Estimate: $100-$150.
1482. San José, Costa Rica, Banco Central, 5 colones, 4-101989, serial D59961560, insufficient inking of overprint error, PCGS Choice UNC 63. SCWPM-236d. On the opposite end of the spectrum from the prior lot, this note has an overprint that was weakly inked so the first half of the issuance date is not visible. Interestingly, this note’s serial number is only seven digits higher than the note in the prior lot—two opposing errors were created at roughly the same time. Strong embossing seen on this UNC note with a few areas of faint paper toning around the edges. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins and Paper Money. PCGS #42464958. Estimate: $100-$150.
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1483. Havana, Cuba, El Banco Español de la Isla de Cuba, uncut sheet of ten 20 centavos, 15-2-1897, serials 02475210247530 SCWPM-53b. Many of these uncut strips have been split up into smaller groups (often five notes or fewer) or individual notes, making this strip of ten notes quite scarce. UNC sheet with small spot of toning at the top. Estimate: $200-$300.
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Cuba (Republic)
1486. Cuba, Banco Nacional, 50 pesos specimen, series
1960, serial D000000A, with red SPECIMEN overprint at right, PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ, ex-Rudman. SCWPM-81cs.
1484. Cuba, Banco Nacional, 100 pesos proof, ND (1959- Two POCs. As with the prior lot, there are several different varieties 60), PMG AU 58 EPQ (“top pop”), ex-Rudman. SCWPM-93p.
One POC. Boldly embossed and brightly colored proof note with penned and typewritten printer’s annotations in the margins, the numerical grade suggests handling that is not readily apparent, tied with two others for finest known in the PMG census. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. PMG #2017830-017. Estimate: $200-$300.
of MUESTRA / SPECIMEN overprints for this type; this example with a single red SPECIMEN overprint to right is much scarcer than the others. Gem note with excellent embossing and bright orange underprint, printer’s annotation in the upper left margin. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. PMG #2017830-012. Estimate: $200-$300.
1485. Cuba, Banco Nacional, 100 pesos specimen, series 1487. Cuba, Banco Nacional, 20 pesos specimen, series 1960, serial E000000A, with red SPECIMEN overprint at right, PMG AU 58 EPQ, ex-Rudman. SCWPM-93s2. Two POCs.
There are several different varieties of MUESTRA / SPECIMEN overprints for this type; this example with a single red SPECIMEN overprint to right is much scarcer than the others. Nice original ink colors and paper quality, printer’s annotation in the upper left margin. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. PMG #2017830015. Estimate: $200-$300.
1960, serial M000000A, with red SPECIMEN overprint at right, PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ, ex-Rudman. SCWPM-80cs. Two POCs. As with the prior two lots, there are several different varieties of MUESTRA / SPECIMEN overprints for this type; this example with a single red SPECIMEN overprint to right is much scarcer than the others. Well printed with impressive embossing readily visible throughout the note, printer’s annotation in the upper left margin. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. PMG #2017830023. Estimate: $125-$200.
Dominican Republic 1488. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Banco Nacional, 5 pesos front proof, ND (1889), series E, PMG Choice UNC 63 EPQ, finest and only known example in PMG census, exRudman. Rudman-172, SCWPM-S133p. Two POCs. Mounted on cardstock with some paper toning. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. PMG #8030265-025. Estimate: $150-$225.
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Falkland Islands 1489. Falkland Islands, 5 pounds, 30-1-1975, Elizabeth II, serial C62657, PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ. SCWPM-9b. Vibrant, contrasting red / green ink colors, good embossing, and great original paper quality. PMG #1741373-006. Estimate: $350-$500.
Guatemala
1490. Guatemala, Banco de Guatemala, 100 quetzales, 3-11968, serial 544287, PMG Choice UNC 64 EPQ. SCWPM-57c.
Pleasing original note with vivid coloring, scarce highest denomination issued for this series. PMG #2021536-015. Estimate: $200-$300.
1492. Guatemala, Banco de Guatemala, 5 quetzales, 5-11955, serial C000072, low serial number, PMG Choice UNC 64. SCWPM-31. Very low serial number 72 seen on this colorful and rather scarce note, some faint paper toning around the edges. PMG #2021536-019. Estimate: $150-$225.
1491. Guatemala, Banco de Guatemala, 20 quetzales, 15- 1493. Guatemala, Banco de Guatemala, 1 quetzal, 3-8-1949, 9-1948, serial 018208, PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ. SCWPM-27.
Desirable first date of issuance for this type and very difficult in this high of grade as many were circulated. Deep blue design with nice centering and margins. PMG #2021536-007. Estimate: $200-$300.
serial E733665, PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ.
SCWPM-24a. Well centered design with excellent embossing and originality, second finest known example in the PMG census behind a single 67 EPQ. PMG #2021536-016. Estimate: $200-$300.
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1494. Guatemala, Banco de Guatemala, 1 quetzal, 16-1-
1496. Guatemala, Banco de Guatemala, 1/2 quetzal, 13-1-
Choice note with vibrant green and lavender ink colors. PMG #2021536-010. Estimate: $80-$120.
Bold ink colors seen on this note designed and printed by Waterlow & Sons, some paper toning in the reverse margins. PMG #2021536012. Estimate: $100-$150.
1957, serial V188937, PMG Choice UNC 64 EPQ. SCWPM-30.
1960, serial M2646050, PMG Choice UNC 64. SCWPM-41b.
1495. Guatemala, Banco de Guatemala, 50 centavos de quetzal, 2-12-1938, serial A1219422 / 1220030, PMG Superb Gem UNC 67 EPQ, finest known example in PMG census. SCWPM-13a. In addition to being the sole finest known example listed on the PMG census, this note bears a rare issuance date of Dec. 2, 1938. Of the four cataloged dates, notes from 1941 and 1942 greatly outnumber those from 1933 and 1938. Excellently centered and beautifully rendered design with bold ink coloring. PMG #2021536-009. Estimate: $300-$450.
1497. Guatemala, Banco Agrícola Hipotecario, 1 peso, 306-1920, serial 1616471, PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ. SCWPMS101b. A very beautiful note from this private Guatemalan banco with
gorgeous pink and baby blue undertones on the front populated with several large vignettes while the reverse bears the large portrait of a woman crafted in bold red ink. Nicely centered with choice margins, tied with four others for finest known in the PMG census. PMG #2021536-006. Estimate: $250-$375.
Haiti 1498. Haiti, Republique d’ Haiti, 1 gourde front proof,
1914, PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ (“top pop”), ex-Rudman.
SCWPM-131p. Three
POCs. Gem quality front proof of this large size Haitian note created by the ABNCo, mounted on cardstock, tied with one other for finest known in the PMG census. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. PMG #5002836-003. Estimate: $200-$300.
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Nicaragua
1501. Nicaragua, Banco Central, 10 córdobas front and back presentation essays, 27-4-1972, in American Bank Note Company presentation case, very rare, ex-Rudman. SCWPM-123
1499. Nicaragua, Banco Central, 1000 córdobas front and back essays, 1980, framed in thick cardstock, ex-Rudman.
SCWPM-unlisted. Interesting and most likely unique set of front and back
essays for a 1000 córdobas with sketched underprint and denominator designs on tracing paper taped above the framed essays, bearing some similarity to the 1979 second issue 1000 córdobas (SCWPM-139) printed by Thomas de la Rue & Company; a note dated 4/25/80 stating the designs were prepared by Miller and rejected accompanies the lot. Gem UNC and ideal for the serious Nicaragua collector or bank note printing process researcher. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. Estimate: $200-$300.
(type of ). Very rare and possibly unique artist’s model for the proposed design of Nicaragua’s 1972-dated 10 córdobas note, created using mixed media with pasted on text and design elements over India paper essays. There is some variation from the final design that was printed by Thomas de la Rue & Company (SCWPM-123), particularly with different renderings of both front and back vignettes plus changes in the underprints, borders, and denominators. Gem UNC, basically as made though the series pieces are missing. The model design is well protected by the hardback official ABNCo case which bears the inscription “Property of the American Bank Note Company New York.” Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. Estimate: $300-up.
1502. Nicaragua, Banco Central, 5 córdobas front and back
presentation essays, 27-4-1972, in American Bank Note Company presentation case, very rare, ex-Rudman. SCWPM-122
1500. Nicaragua, Banco Nacional, 20 córdobas front proof, 20-3-1912, PMG Choice UNC 64, ex-Rudman. SCWPM-59p. Four POCs. Boldly embossed uniface front proof with a dark green underprint; the PMG label mentions the note is unaffected by issues in selvage. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. PMG #1888955-018. Estimate: $200-$300.
(type of ). Very rare and possibly unique artist’s model for the proposed design of Nicaragua’s 1972-dated 5 córdobas note, created using mixed media with pasted on text and design elements over India paper essays. There is some variation from the final design that was printed by Thomas de la Rue & Company (SCWPM-122), particularly with the underprints, borders, and denominators plus the reverse vignette is rendered in solid green ink as opposed to the multicoloration seen on the final product. Gem UNC, basically as made though the series pieces are missing. The model design is well protected by the hardback official ABNCo case which has some light handling and bears the inscription “Property of the American Bank Note Company New York.” Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. Estimate: $300-up.
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1503. Nicaragua, Banco Central, 2 córdobas front and back presentation essays, 27-4-1972, in American Bank Note Company presentation case, very rare, ex-Rudman. SCWPM-121 (type of ). Very rare and possibly unique artist’s model for the proposed design of Nicaragua’s 1972-dated 2 córdobas note, created using mixed media with pasted on text and design elements over India paper essays. There is some variation from the issued design that was printed by Thomas de la Rue & Company (SCWPM-121), particularly with the underprints, borders, and denominators. Gem UNC, as made with no handling or problems to report. The model design is well protected by the hardback official ABNCo case which bears the inscription “Property of the American Bank Note Company New York.” Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. Estimate: $300-up.
Paraguay 1504. Asunción, Paraguay, Banco del Paraguay, 10 pesos
fuertes, 1-1-1882, serial 04560, Urdapilleta-Cantero, PMG Fine 12, finest and only example in PMG census. SCWPM-S128;
Pratt-MC85.a. Extraordinarily rare high denomination note from the Banco del Paraguay in Asunción, designed by the American Bank Note Company with a large vignette of a steamship on the front. There have been no market appearances of any issued examples in recent years and the only means of acquiring this type at all has been through scant offerings of a few specimens from the ABNCo archives. Circulated yet still possessing bold ink colors on both sides plus clear signatures, a pinhole in each of the corners and some rust spots as noted on the label. PMG #1886528-003. Estimate: $2,000-up.
Puerto Rico 1505. Ciales, Puerto Rico, Café Peñonales, 5 centavos scrip, ND (late 1800s-early 1900s), rare, ex-Rudman. Archilla-DiezThe sole reported denomination from Café Penonales; listed as RR (very rare) in Catálogo Numismático de Puerto Rico. Uniface note printed on thick tan paper with bold black text reading VALE 5c. PARA COMPRAR CAFE PEÑONALES. XF with a light stain and penned annotation on the back. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. Estimate: $300-up.
PR102.
1506. Humacao, Puerto Rico, Senores Noya Hermanos &
Co., 1/2 real scrip, ND (late 1800s-early 1900s), very rare, ex-Rudman. Archilla-Diez-PR797; Roehrs-35. The sole reported denomina-
tion from Señores Noya Hermanos & Co.; listed as RRR (extremely rare or unique) in Archilla-Diez and documented by Roehrs in Historia Monetaria de Puerto Rico, unlisted in Gould and Higgie. Printed on thick paper with tan coloration on the front and black text reading “Sres. Noya Hermanos & Co. Entreguen al jornalero dador 1/2 real en efectos, al precio corriente de esa tienda.” surrounded by artistic border, while the reverse is pale green with the denomination “1/2.” XF with light handling, small stains on the back. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. Estimate: $300-up.
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Ancient Coins Ancient Greek
Calabria
Akarnania
1507. Akarnania, Leukas, AR stater, ca. 405-335 BC, “pega-
sus.” BMC 56; McClean 5344. 8.49 grams. Pegasos flying right / Helmeted head of Athena left; caduceus to right. Choice example with highstruck details, well centered and toned, small nick in Athena’s helmet and small metal loss on planchet as made. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
Attica
1508. Attica, Athens, AR tetradrachm “owl,” ca. 440-404 BC, NGC Ch AU, strike 5/5, surface 4/5. SNG Copenhagen 31-40.
Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Non-toned, full details and small gouge in neck of Athena not affecting aesthetics. NGC #2086327-019. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
1510. Calabria, Tarentum, AR nomos (didrachm), ca. 300290 BC, “boy on dolphin.” Vlasto 657; HN Italy 947. 7.41 grams. Nude
youth riding horse walking to right, raising his right hand to crown himself; below, Ionic capital / Phalanthos, holding serpent in his right hand and whip in his left, riding dolphin left. Lustrous AU- with nicely centered boy on dolphin. Estimate: $400-$600.
1511. Calabria, Tarentum, AR didrachm, 281-240 BC, “boy
on dolphin,” ANACS VF 35. Cf. Vlasto 834-836; SNG ANS 1165; HN Italy 1025. Helmeted, nude warrior on horse walking left / Taras astride
dolphin left, chlamys over outstretch left arm and brandishing trident in right; owl standing behind. Slightly off-center, with full details and popular design. ANACS #711971. Estimate: $200-$300.
1512. Calabria, Tarentum, AR didrachm, 281-240 BC, “boy 1509. Attica, Athens, AR tetradrachm “owl,” ca. 440-404
BC, NGC Ch AU, strike 5/5, surface 4/5. SNG Copenhagen 31-40.
17.19 grams. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl
standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Lovely toning and full details visible. NGC #4377469158. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
on dolphin,” medallic alignment. Cf. Vlasto 834-836; SNG ANS 1165;
HN Italy 1025. 6.48 grams. Helmeted, nude warrior on horse walking left / Taras astride dolphin left, chlamys over outstretch left arm and brandishing trident in right; owl standing behind. Well-centered VF with soft details on smallish flan. Estimate: $300-$450.
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Thessaly
Roman Imperatorial
1513. Thessaly, Larissa, AR didrachm, 350-325 BC. BCD Thessaly II 316-319. 5.93 grams. Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly left,
1517. Roman Imperatorial, AR denarius, Julius Caesar,
with hair in ampyx / Horse right, preparing to lie down. AU, choice example with luster and especially well-struck bust and smooth fields. Estimate: $500-$750.
military mint traveling with Caesar in North Africa, ca. 48-46 BC, NGC VF, strike 5/5, surface 3/5 / bankers marks. Crawford
458/1; Sydenham 1013; RSC 12. 3.84 grams. Diademed head of Venus right /
Aeneas advancing left, carrying palladium in right hand and Anchises on left shoulder; CAESAR behind. Deeply toned with dark sedimentation in crevices. NGC #5771477-011. Estimate: $600-$900.
Ancient Roman Roman Republic
1518. Roman Imperatorial, AR denarius, Mark Antony (triumvirs), military mint traveling with Legion XI, ca. 32-31 BC. Crawford 544/25; Sydenham 1229; RSC 39. 3.94 grams. Praetorian galley
1514. Roman Republic, AR denarius, L. Flaminius Cilo, ca.
right / Aquila between two signa; LEG XI across lower field. Pleasing XF with light toning. Estimate: $500-$750.
meted head of Roma right, X below chin, ROMA behind / Victory in big right, L FLAMINI below horses, CILO in exergue. Iridescent toning, slightly off-center strike with VF details. Estimate: $300-$450.
Roman Empire
109/8 BC. Crawford 302/1; Sydenham 540; RSC Flaminia 1. 3.90 grams. Hel-
1519. Roman Empire, AR denarius, Commodus, 177-192 1515. Roman Republic, AR denarius, L. Thorius Balbus, ca.
105 BC. Crawford 316/1; Sydenham 598; RSC Thoria 1. 3.92 grams. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat-skin headdress; ISMR behind / Bull charging right; R above, L THORIVS below, BALBVS in exergue. VF with lovely old toning. Estimate: $350-$500.
1516. Roman Republic, AR denarius, C. Publicius Q. f., ca. 80 BC. Crawford 380/1; Sydenham 768. 3.98 grams. Helmeted head of
Roma right, ROMA behind / Hercules standing left, strangling the Nemean lion, club at his feet, C POBLICI behind. Attractively toned AU. Estimate: $400-$600.
AD. RIC III 54; RSC 878. 2.98 grams. Laureate head right / Mars walking right holding transverse spear and trophy over shoulder. Beautiful AU with spots of blue iridescent toning. Estimate: $350-$500.
Byzantine Empire
1520. Byzantine Empire, AV solidus, Justin II, 565-578 AD, Constantinople mint, NGC MS, strike 5/5, surface 4/5. OC 4; SB 345. 4.49 grams. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding Vic-
tory on globe and shield / Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding spear and globus cruciger. Well centered and lustrous. NGC #5961758-004. Estimate: $400-$600.
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1521. Byzantine Empire, AV solidus, Heraclius with Heraclius Constantine,
613-641 AD, Constantinople mint, NGC Ch AU, strike 5/5, surface 4/5. DOC 13;
MIB 11. 4.44 grams. Crowned and draped facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; cross above / Cross potent set on three steps. Sharply struck and beautifully aligned. NGC #5961758-002. Estimate: $500-$750.
1522. Byzantine Empire, AV solidus, Heraclius, 610-641 AD, Constantinople mint, NGC AU, strike 4/5, surface 3/5, edge marks. DOC 3b; MIB 5. 4.47 grams. Crowned
and draped bust facing, holding globus cruciger / Cross potent set on three steps. Honey toned with well-struck details. NGC #5961758-003. Estimate: $400-$600.
1523. Byzantine Empire, AV solidus, Constans II, 641-668 AD, Constantinople mint, NGC MS, strike 4/5, surface 3/5, brushed. DOC 1; MIB 3b. 4.51 grams. Crowned
and draped bust facing, holding globus cruciger / Cross potent set on three steps. Well centered with deep golden color. NGC #5961758-006. Estimate: $400-$600.
1524. Byzantine Empire, AV solidus, Constans II and Constantine IV, 654-668 AD, Constantinople mint, NGC MS, strike 5/5, surface 4/5, clipped. DOC 25; MIB Crowned and draped busts of Constans II and Constantine IV; cross above / Cross potent set on three steps. Matte fields with some spotty toning. NGC #2117619001. Estimate: $400-$600.
26; Sear 959. 4.36 grams.
1525. Byzantine Empire, AV histamenon nomisma, Romanus III, 1028-34 AD, Constantinople mint, NGC XF, strike 5/5, surface 4/5. DOC 1b; Sear 1819.
4.35 grams. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / Romanus standing facing, holding
globus cruciger, being blessed by the Theotokos. Bright and sharp. NGC #5961758-001. Estimate: $600-$900.
Ancient Judaea 1526. Ancient Judaea, AE (medium size), Bar Kochba second revolt, 133/4 AD, year 2. Hendin 1437. 11.70 grams. Grape leaf on vine / Palm tree with two bunches of dates. Light-colored patination over deep, dark coin. Estimate: $500-$750.
Coin Jewelry Ancient Coins Ancient Greek
1527. Attica, Athens, AR tetradrachm, 454-404 BC, “owl,” mounted owl-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 24.60 grams total. Helmeted
head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Heavy gold setting surrounding silvery coin, some flan cracks well disguised by bezel. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
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1528. Boeotia, Thebes, AR stater, 4th century BC, mounted 1531. Kingdom of Macedon, AV stater, Alexander III (the amphora-side out in thick silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 19.38 grams total. Boeotian shield / Amphora. Lovely
XF coin of simple design. Boeotia was the birthplace of Herakles (Hercules), a major rival of Sparta and Athens, and defeated by Alexander the Great in 336 BC. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $600-$900.
1529. Calabria, Tarentum, AR nomos, ca. 280 BC, “boy on
dolphin,” aligned axis, mounted in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 12.02 grams total. Nude youth right placing wreath on horse’s head / nude Taras left riding dolphin. Especially lovely horse motif, but can be worn either side out. Estimate: $400-$600.
“Great”), 336-323 BC, mounted in 14K men’s gold ring (size 11). 27.19 grams total. Helmeted head of Athena right (reverse not visible). Heavy and impressive men’s ring, VF coin. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
1532. Moesia, Istros, AR stater, ca. 4th century BC, mounted
heads-side out in 14K gold bezel, prongs, and shackle bail.
7.61 grams total. Facing male heads, the right inverted / Sea-eagle left,
grasping dolphin with talons. High-struck XF coin, lots of great detail. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $500-$750.
1533. Moesia, Istros, AR drachm, ca. 4th century BC, mounted heads-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 1530. Corinth, Corinthia, AR stater, “pegasus,” ca. 375-300
BC, mounted pegasus-side out in heavy 14K gold bezel with fixed bail set with three diamonds (.15ct). 15.70 grams total.
7.05 grams total. Facing male heads, the left inverted / Sea-eagle left,
grasping dolphin with talons. Well-toned and well-centered XF coin in simple gold setting. Estimate: $400-$600.
Pegasus flying left / Helmeted head of Athena right. Ornate setting with well-centered and well-toned pegasus; small void of metal at bottom not affecting the aesthetics. Estimate: $500-$750.
1534. Pamphylia, Side, AR tetradrachm, 3rd century BC, aligned
axis, mounted in silver twisted wire bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 22.28 grams total. Head of Athena right in triple-crested
Corinthian helmet / Nike alighting left, holding wreath. Well-centered, large, VF coin enhanced by mixed-metal setting and effectively reversible due to aligned axis. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $500-$750.
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Ancient Roman 1535. Roman Republic, AR denarius, Julius Caesar, military mint traveling with Cae-
sar, ca.49 BC, mounted elephant-side out in 14K gold bezel and shackle bail. 8.84 grams
total. Elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, secruis, and apex. Choice XF coin, beautifully centered with clear CAESAR in exergue, a lovely and popular coin type. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
Byzantine Empire
1536. Pair of Byzantine Empire AV solidi, Justinian I, 527-565 AD, mounted in 18K cufflinks made of twisted wire bezels and prongs. 22.20 grams total. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger in right hand and shield with horseman motif in left / Angel standing facing, holding long cross in right hand and globus cruciger in left, star in right field. Impressive cufflinks of bright gold and XF coins, one with obverse out and the other with reverse out. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
Gold Cobs
Mexico City, Mexico 1537. Mexico City, Mexico, gold cob 8 escudos, 1714 J, ex-1715 Fleet, mounted in large 18K gold bezel with raised lettering. 52.16 grams total. Choice and well-centered full shield and cross-and-tressure, with full oMJ and denomination VIII and just the bottoms of the digits of the date, the bezel itself multi-layered with raised 8 ESCUDO 1714 MEXICO CITY / 1715 FLEET around the matte periphery, the large swivel bail also matte with the manufacturer’s trademark double-S mark similarly raised. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificates (two). Estimate: $20,000-$30,000.
Bogotá, Colombia
1538. Bogotá, Colombia, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip IV
1539. Bogotá, Colombia, gold cob 2 escudos, 1711, Charles
cross in high grade, with full shield exposed through the bottom (style of coins from the Maravillas of 1656), the ring itself octagonal with screw-like studs in the corners. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
off-center cross and shield with part of king’s ordinal II and bottom half of date in legend, high grade, mounted with shield side up and cross as an X. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
(early 1650s), assayer not visible, mounted cross-side out in 14K men’s ring, size 10-1/2. 19.84 grams total. Full but off-center
II posthumous, no assayer (Arce), ex-1715 Fleet, mounted in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 9.85 grams total. Nearly full but
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Shipwreck Coins
Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida
1540. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer
not visible, Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and conquistador embellishment and shackle bail. 34.38 grams total. Full and well-
centered cross and shield with toning in crevices, some surface corrosion and flatness. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 148627. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
1542. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th
period), Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 38.91
gram total. Choice and uncorroded full cross and shield, the crown also full but partially corroded, full P-B. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 198355. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
1543. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R 1541. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th (curved leg), Grade 1, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side period), Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and conquistador embellishment and shackle bail. 38.28 grams total. Full cross and
shield, the former somewhat weakly struck and the latter slightly doubled, minimal corrosion. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 187760. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and conquistador embellishment and shackle bail. 40.08 grams total. Choice full
cross and shield with nice toning and minimal corrosion, full P-R and denomination o-VIII. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 229536. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
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1546. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q, 1544. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q, Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver
Grade 1, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and conquistador embellishment and shackle bail. 38.20 grams total. Full cross and shield, some flat
areas but no corrosion, very solid. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 219400. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1545. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q,
Grade 1, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and conquistador embellishment and shackle bail. 42.40 grams total. Broad flan with much
legend in addition to the full cross (slightly off-center) and shield, flat in places but not corroded except for part of edge, nicely toned. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 219259. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
bezel with 14K gold prongs and conquistador embellishment and shackle bail. 34.01 grams total. Good full cross, the nearly full shield off-center and lightly corroded, toned in crevices. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher certificate #170413 (tag missing). Estimate: $800-$1,200.
1547. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q, Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 36.31 grams total. Good full cross and shield with only light surface corrosion, clear P-Q and denomination o-VIII, lightly toned (low contrast). From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 196511. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
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1548. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer M, 1550. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and conquistador embellishment and shackle bail, also with galleon and pirate face embellishments covering shield side. 48.16 grams total. Bold full cross with
contrasting toning, probably minimal corrosion but the shield side not visible due to gold galleon covering. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 118761. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and pirate face embellishment and shackle bail. 34.99 grams total. Broad flan with exceptionally full and choice
shield (both sides “up”), the cross also full but lightly corroded, toned all over. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and photo-certificate #198295. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
1549. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer M, 1551. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and conquistador embellishment and shackle bail. 42.62 grams total. Bold full cross and shield but
peripheries crude (flat and lightly corroded in places), the coin still solid and nicely toned in crevices. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 186707. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and conquistador embellishment and shackle bail. 42.07 grams
total. Small, thick flan with good full shield full but lightly corroded
cross, somewhat weak in strike and contrast. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 199891. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
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1552. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, quadrants of cross and upper half of shield transposed, Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 35.53 grams total. Full
1554. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 3, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and conquistador embellishment and shackle bail. 35.24 grams total. Full but slightly
1553. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, Grade 3, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 36.85 grams total. Good full shield
1555. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 3, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail, also with galleon embellishment covering shield side. 28.40 grams
shield, nearly full cross with some flatness and light surface corrosion. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 201240. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
with bold full P+T, full but weaker cross-and-tressure (both sides “up”), very light surface corrosion. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 130257. Estimate: $600-$900.
doubled cross and shield, some flatness and light surface corrosion. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 183775. Estimate: $600-$900.
total. Choice full cross despite light corrosion that turns moderate on
the shield side that is not visible due to the gold galleon covering, nicely toned all over. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 125199. Estimate: $600-$900.
1556. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not vis-
ible, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 3, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 36.16 grams total. Large, oval flan with choice full
cross-lions-castles and shield despite light surface corrosion, lightly toned. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 180959. Estimate: $600-$900.
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1557. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg), Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with pirate-face embellishment and shackle bail. 17.71 grams total. Full cross, weaker shield due to corrosion, silvery in color, sturdy gold bezel. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 263784. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1560. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer Q, Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 21.02 grams total. Oval piece with good full cross, most of shield, some light corrosion and flatness but contrastingly toned in crevices. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher certificate #203942 (tag missing). Estimate: $800-$1,200.
1558. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer Q, Grade 1, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with shackle bail. 18.72 grams. Good full cross and shield, somewhat low in contrast and with very light surface corrosion, the gold bezel with squared sides as opposed to a round wire. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and photo-certificate #141789. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1559. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer Q, Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with pirate-face embellishment and shackle bail.
23.05 grams total. Large piece for the denomination (thick gold bezel)
with full cross and full but off-center shield, peripherally flat, minimal corrosion. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 117398. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1561. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer M,
Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted in 14K gold bezel with shackle bail. 19.37 grams total. Full but partially flat cross and shield
(both sides “up”), light surface corrosion, silvery color contrasting with square-sided gold bezel. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher tag and certificate 156109. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1562. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer T, Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 21.39 grams total. Oval piece with full but off-center shield, full but slightly doubled and partially flat cross, minimal surface corrosion. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 205173. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
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1563. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not
visible, Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with pirate-face embellishment and shackle bail. 19.33 grams total. Full but lightly corroded cross and shield in tall-sided, rounded-edge gold mounting. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 129953. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1564. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with pirate-face embellishment and shackle bail. 19.25 grams total. Full cross and shield with nice dark toning, light corrosion, tall-sided gold mounting with rounded edge. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 140682. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1565. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with pirateface embellishment and shackle bail. 19.92 grams total. Full cross with late “checkerboard” style castles, nearly full shield (off-center), minimal corrosion, lightly toned, in tall-sided gold mounting with rounded edge. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 197524. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1566. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted in 14K gold bezel with shackle bail. 16.96 grams total. Full cross and shield (both oriented on a bias, making the
cross an X), minimal corrosion but some flatness, silvery color contrasting with rounded-edge gold bezel. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 200162. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1567. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 21.75 grams total. Full but somewhat flat cross and shield with light toning in crevices. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 203914. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
1568. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer M, Grade 2, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with shackle bail. 11.31 grams. Broad, non-round flan
with no corrosion, full cross and shield, toned in crevices, mounted in wide, square-sided bold bezel. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher certificate 127000 (tag missing). Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
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Consolación, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Pillars and Waves Island, Ecuador
1569. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1679 V, ex-Consolación
(1681), mounted cross-side out in 14K bezel with fixed bail.
12.50 grams total. Broad flan (thin from corrosion) with full but offcenter cross, nearly full pillars-and-waves with very weak date, deeply toned all over. From the Consolación (1681), with original (generic) ROBCAR tag and photo-certificate 2020013. Estimate: $400-$600.
Mexico Silver Cobs Shield Type
1572. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1752 q, mounted pillars-
side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 18.33 grams total. Thick and chunky coin with full pillars including bold date, also full cross (slightly off-axis compared to mount), the gold bezel square-sided. Estimate: $500-$750.
World Coins (silver unless otherwise noted) Spain
1570. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 20.79 grams total. Broad flan with choice full cross-lions-castles, the full
shield also well detailed but slightly doubled, mostly flat peripheries, attractively toned all over, in square-sided gold bezel. Estimate: $400-$600.
1573. Madrid, Spain, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1788 M, mounted in 18K gold bezel with fixed bail. 23.39 grams total. Well-detailed VF coin with matching-color gold bezel (square-sided). Estimate: $700-$1,000.
Potosí Silver Cobs
1574. Toledo, Spain, cob 4 reales, 1622 P, mounted cross-
1571. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 21.64 grams total. Bold visible (ca. 1630), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 20.30 grams total. Choice full cross and shield (no
peripheries due to thickness), with contrasting toning in crevices, neat shape with tall, square-sided mounting in gold. Estimate: $400-$600.
full date above choice cross (perfect for the 400th anniversary of the 1622 Fleet!) and choice full shield as well, with bold mintmark and denomination, all with super-contrasting toning in crevices, interesting odd shape emphasized by contour-mounting in square-sided gold. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
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Shipwreck Artifacts Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida
1575. Ornate gold stud, 0.75 gram, ex-Atocha (1622). 0.75 gram, 1/2” x 1/4”. Small S-shaped golden cartouche ornament used as a dress mount, which would have been sewn into the fabric of a dress of a well-dressed lady, this one without a pearl or emerald mounted on top but beautiful nonetheless for its design and craftsmanship. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificate #3927-A-82 (1984). Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
1578. Lot of two tiny natural emerald chips, 0.07 and 0.17 carat, class 2C, ex-Atocha (1622). Roughly 1/8” to 1/4”. Both
tiny, one more round, the other more rectangular, both light green and opaque. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher plastic tags and photo-certificates 06A-81110 and -81111. Estimate: $350-$500.
1579. Silver candle-
stick base or stem from a larger piece, ex-Atocha (1622). 198 grams, 5” long.
1576. Natural emerald, 6.75 carats, class 1C, ex-Atocha
(1622). Roughly 3/8” x 5/8”. Generously sized, rough, uncut stone with coloration from white to bright green, somewhat faceted. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher plastic tag and photo-certificate 86A-1513LT. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
Solid piece, somewhat corroded, with tripod top inside of which is a threaded cylinder and below which rest multiple round metal washers, ending in a conical piece clipped at the bottom. While the certificate says silver-gilt, our XRF test shows it is 91% silver. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher photocertificate 85A-A538. Estimate: $1,000-up.
1580. Large, encrusted 1577. Small natural emerald, 1.31 carats, class 1B, ex-Atocha (1622). Roughly 1/4” x 1/4”. Small dark green gemstone of the color associated with Colombian emeralds, well faceted and somewhat opaque. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher plastic tag and photo-certificate 96A-61007. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
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silver candlestick base, ex-Atocha (1622). 846 grams, 6-1/2” diameter, 2-1/5” tall. A heavy, hollow,
round base for a massive candlestick, intact minus a small void in one area and with grayish sedimentation all over. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher plastic tag and photo-certificate 85A-A291. Estimate: $600-$900.
1581. Iron shears (scissors), professionally
conserved, ex-Atocha (1622). 76 grams, 6-1/2” long. Pair of scissors minus the loop handles, per-
fectly recognizable as such, corroded but preserved and intact. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher plastic tag and photo-certificate 0176. Estimate: $400-$600.
Santa Margarita, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida
1582. Gold chain, 24.09 grams, 54 links, ex-Santa Margarita (1622). 6-1/4” long. Fifty-four handmade 1/4” round links in high-karat gold (probably 22K or higher), all identical in shape and manufacture, with matte finish, part of a longer “money” chain designed to avoid heavy taxes from which personal jewelry was exempt. From the Santa Margarita (1622), with original Treasure Salvors tag and Fisher photo-certificate 43M-80 (1982). Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
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1583. Gold florette from a rosary bead, ex-Santa Margarita (1622). 1.85 grams, 5/8” diameter. Sturdy, solid gold, its twin marketed as “half of a gold cagework link” in the Christie’s auction of Atocha and Santa Margarita artifacts in June 1988, so this may be the other half, discovered much later! From the Santa Margarita (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificate 00M-57295. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1584. Large, natural pearl, Grade 1AA, 1.98 carats, ex-
1586. Small, natural pearl, Grade 1A, 0.06 carat, ex-Santa
Santa Margarita (1622). Roughly 5 mm x 5 mm. Large, roundish
Margarita (1622). Roughly 3 mm x 3 mm. Round tiny pearl, iridescent white all over, from a find of 16,000 pearls that were distributed to investors and divers at prices around $2500 per carat! From the Santa Margarita (1622), with Fisher photo-certificate 83782-662. Estimate: $125-$200.
natural pearl, iridescent white coloring all over, from a find of 16,000 pearls that were distributed to investors and divers at prices around $2500 per carat! From the Santa Margarita (1622), with Fisher photocertificate 83782-200. Estimate: $350-$500.
1585. Natural pearl, Grade 1B, 0.49 carat, ex-Santa Mar- 1587. Small, natural pearl, Grade 1A, 0.11 carat, exgarita (1622). Roughly 3 mm x 3 mm. Tiny blister of a pearl, iridescent white on rounded side, matte finish on flat side, from a find of 16,000 pearls that were distributed to investors and divers at prices around $2500 per carat! From the Santa Margarita (1622), with Fisher photocertificate 83782-1063. Estimate: $200-$300.
Santa Margarita (1622). Roughly 3 mm x 3 mm. Round tiny pearl, iridescent white all over, from a find of 16,000 pearls that were distributed to investors and divers at prices around $2500 per carat! From the Santa Margarita (1622), with Fisher photo-certificate 83782-368. Estimate: $125-$200.
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“Jupiter Wreck” (San Miguel Arcángel), sunk in 1659 off the east coast of Florida
1588. Iron cannonball, six-pounder, professionally conserved (Armstrong), ex-”Jupiter Wreck” (1659), ex-Ullian. 1564 grams, 3” diameter. Intact and matte black from conservation, minor pitting and smooth all over, desirable size (small enough to be held in one hand). From the “Jupiter Wreck” (San Miguel Arcángel, 1659), with photo-certificate from conservator D.R. Armstrong, and pedigreed to the Louis Ullian collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
HMS Winchester, sunk in 1695 in the Florida Keys
1589. Brass and ivory pocket sundial featured in the December 1977 issue of National Geographic magazine, ex-HMS Winchester (1695). 10 grams, 2” x 1-1/4”. Small brass dial mounted in the center of an engraved rectangular section of dark red ivory, with small knob at bottom, one corner repaired and tiny hole in another corner for carrying on a thread, a small but significant object with an important pedigree. XRF results: 66.78% copper, 22.55% zinc, 8.28% iron, 1.27% silver (plus some trace elements). With Bob “Frogfoot” Weller photo-certificate (hand signed, erroneously stating the metal as gold), plus a CD and color photocopy of the National Geographic magazine in which it was featured. Estimate: $1,500-up.
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Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida
1590. Ornate gold toothpick with Mercury theme at top, ex-1715 Fleet. 2.15 grams, 1-1/2” long. Mini sword-shaped pick with figure at top in a winged helmet shooting an arrow. Among other things, Mercury (Hermes) was known for having stolen and later returned Apollo’s bow and arrows. XRF tested at 21.5K (note 14K replicas exist). From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate, pedigreed to the Ted and Leah Miguel Collection. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
1592. Iron cannonball grenade, professionally conserved,
ex-1715 Fleet. 848 grams, 3” diameter. Intact hollow iron cannonball with large hole for inserting powder, seam around the center, matte black finish all over. From the Cannon Wreck site of the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate. Estimate: $500-$750.
1591. Gold ring (wedding band), 12K-14K, size 6, ex-1715 Fleet. 2.63 grams. This simple handmade ring has been XRF tested
at 40% copper, 30% gold and 24% iron, thus producing a rosy appearance with dark undertones. From the 1715 Fleet, with original Bob “Frogfoot” Weller photo-certificate. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
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1593. Fragment of small Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, Kangxi, ex-1715 Fleet. 8 grams, roughly 1-3/4” x 1-1/2”. About half of a small saucer more blue than white with color deeply saturated, a neat little artifact. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate. Estimate: $150-$225.
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Guadalupe-Tolosa, sunk in 1724 in Samaná Bay, Dominican Republic
1594. Lot of three gold jewelry pieces, ex-Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724). 7.76 grams total. Still-functional gold jewelry parts consisting of two unmatched earrings and a pendant with a swivel attachment at top. From the Guadalupe-Tolosa (1724), pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 1, with original lot-tag 385. Estimate: $600-$900.
HMS Colossus, sunk in 1798 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England 1595. Wooden sailmaker’s fid, intact and well preserved, exHMS Colossus (1798). 207 grams, 10” long. Simple tool consisting of a solid conical length of dark wood ending in a point, easily fitting into the palm of the hand to unwind strands of rope onboard ships, age-split but intact, with a letter stating that the salvor “personally discovered the stern area of this wreck on 5th May 1999.” From HMS Colossus (1798), with original (hand written) letter from the salvor who recovered it (Todd Stevens). Estimate: $200-$300.
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Non-Wreck Artifacts Natural History
1596. Baltic amber with three preserved flies, approx. 44 1597. Baltic amber with preserved cranefly, approx. 44 million years old, from Kaliningrad, Russia. 2.53 grams. 27 x
million years old, from Kaliningrad, Russia. 2.91 grams. 27 x
20 mm. Tiny insects forever imbedded in mostly transparent amber,
21 mm. Smooth amber globule with flat bottom for easy display inside which is a forever fossilized large cranefly (about 11 mm). With photo enlargement of inclusions. Estimate: $150-$225.
or ancient fossilized tree resin. With photo enlargement of inclusions. Estimate: $150-$225.
1598. Megalodon (giant shark) tooth, Miocene era (approx. 2.6 to 15 million years old), from a river in Georgia. 260 grams, 5” x 3-1/2”. Carcharocles megalodon, meaning “big tooth,” an extinct species of shark from the Miocene era, this tooth in good condition with dull gray-brown enamel matte-black base, ready for display on included stand. Estimate: $500-$750.
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Arms / Armor / Militaria
Cannons / Cannonballs / Artillery
1599. Small, bronze signal cannon, mid-1800s. 15 lbs, 13-1/2” long. Compact, heavy cannon, matte brown all over with small fuse at top on one end and patinated muzzle at the other. Estimate: $350-$500.
1600. Small stone cannonball, rare. 315 grams, 2-1/2” diameter. Mottled brownish stone ball, rather small for its type, typically much lighter than its iron counterpart. Estimate: $150-$225.
Edged Weapons
1601. Dutch naval boarding axe, 1700s, stamped on blade with Amsterdam mark XXX and maker’s name. 1535 grams, 161/2” x 9-1/2”. Very heavy piece with clear marking of XXX for the city of Amsterdam plus an incuse box with maker’s name (too corroded to
discern), with black-painted handle (possibly an 1800s replacement). Estimate: $200-$300.
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1602. Spanish colonial short sword, 1800s. 724 grams, 32” long, 27” blade. Brass-mounted horn-handled flat-bladed long sword inscribed
with “no me saques sin razon” (don’t draw me without reason) on one side and “no me embaines [sic] sin honor” (don’t sheath me without honor) on the other, overall very good condition with some scratches on handle and pitting on metal. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.
1603. Spanish colonial sailor’s dirk, 1800s. 417 grams, 13-1/2” long, 8-3/4” blade. Hefty double-edged dagger with tapered-steel blade, brass cross guard (somewhat loose but stable), and decorative stacked hornbrass- copper handle, overall in very good condition with age-related pitting, from South America. With photocertificate. Estimate: $200-$300.
Firearms
1604. Spanish Mediterranean miquelet officer’s musket, 1700s. 2300 grams, 62” overall length. In a design made in the area of Catalonia, Spain (including neighboring Mediterranean islands), used by military officers and colonial settlers, this rifle has an octagonal tapered barrel, engraved miquelet lock (complete and functional), walnut stock (good condition with several repairs) with decorative, pierced and engraved toned steel mounts (some losses and imperfections), forged iron trigger guard, no provision for a ramrod. (Additional packing and shipping will apply.) With photo-certificates. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
1605. Dutch flintlock holster pistol signed [Beckers] “A Mastricht,” ca. 1730. 976 grams, 18” long, 10-3/4” barrel. Large pistol with tapered round barrel, rounded lock plate (signed), S-cock hammer, large steel butt cap, decorative side and wrist plate, walnut stock with wooden ramrod, functioning lock, all in overall good condition with typical age toning and pitting. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $800-$1,200. 339
1606. European flintlock pistol, mid-1700s. 887 grams, 19” long, 12” barrel. Stylishly decorated piece with long tapered round steel barrel (brass engravings on top), functional barrel lock, S-cock hammer, walnut stock with lovely relief-carved decorations, faux wooden ramrod, engraved decorative steel side plate, trigger guard and wrist plate, lock appears complete and just in need of adjustment, overall very good condition with typical age toning and pitting. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
1607. Eastern European flintlock pistol, 1700s. 969 grams, 19” long, 12” barrel. Elaborately decorated pistol with tapered barrel, functioning lock with engraved decorations, carved walnut stock, ornate brass and silver mounts and butt cap topped with three red coral cabochon pieces on wrist, overall good condition with some pitting and loss of metal on decorated areas. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
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1608. Eastern European flintlock pistol, late 1700s. 957 grams, 17-1/2” long, 11” barrel. Tapered round barrel with engraved and silver inlaid decoration, lock with engraved decoration, S-cock hammer and maker’s signature, walnut stock with ornate silver wire inlay, heavy cast silver butt cap, side plate, wrist plate and trigger guard with inlaid decorations, steel ramrod, lightly age toned, wood stock with aged wear and minor imperfections, lock appears complete and functioning with tight springs. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
1609. European flintlock boarding pistol, early 1800s. 1217 grams, 15-1/2” long, 9” barrel. Tapered round barrel (.75 caliber), functioning lock with S-cock hammer, walnut stock (darkly toned and cracked at wrist plate area but intact), plain brass mounts, flat butt cap with lanyard ring, all in very good condition with age toning and patinated surfaces. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $400-$600.
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1610. Belgian four-barrel pepperbox pistol, ca. 1830s-1840s. 426 grams, 7” long, 3” barrel. Attractive compact pistol with the Belgian “ELG” mark between two of the barrels, the barrels all numbered, the pepperbox lightly engraved (worn off in some areas), grips in fancy burl walnut, “Mariette Brevete” engraved on the inside of the backstrap indicating it might be a French patent, all in good overall condition though not all barrels are intact and able to unscrew. Estimate: $350-$500.
Jewelry / Religious
1611. Spanish “cross caravaca” crucifix, 1700s.
115 grams,
5-3/4” x 2-1/2”. An unusual type of cross (a double crucifix) that
gives protection from evil to the wearer, made of two crossbeams, a smaller one above a longer one, and supporting angels near bottom, constructed from two flat pieces sandwiched together to create hollow areas in between, loop at top, well toned and patinated. With photocertificate. Estimate: $175-$250.
1612. European rosary with enamel and filigree cross, 1800s.
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106 grams, 19” long. Attractive intact rosary made of gray and brown
polished stone beads interlaced with slightly larger filigree pieces and four silver religious medallions, ending in a blue enameled cross embedded in silver filigree. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.
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Miscellaneous 1613. Augarten Vienna porcelain large dish with central image of a Lima, Peru, 8 escudos, 1702 H, from the 1715 Fleet, custom painted at the Hotel Arlberg Lech (Austria) in 2020. 899 grams, 9-3/4” x 6-3/4” x 2”. This fine porcelain dish in perfect condition was made by the Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur for Hotel Arlberg in Lech, Austria, where Augarten artist Izzy Stern handpainted the center with an image of a Lima 8 escudos 1702, inspired by one of the choicest examples from the 1715 Fleet, the Caballero de Yndias specimen sold in 2009 by Aureo & Calicó. Surrounded by a bay-laurel wreath, the coin image changes with different angles of light boosted by the use of real gold-leaf paint, creating a stunning one-of-a-kind numismatic homage. The Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur (Augarten Porcelain Manufactory) was established in 1923 by the famous Hungarian porcelain manufactory Herend, founded in 1826 and still operating today, specializing in luxury hand-painted and gilded pieces. Products from the Augarten facility in Vienna represent a revival of traditional methods and patterns from the original Vienna Porcelain Manufactory (1718–1864), which competed with Herend as a purveyor to the Imperial Court until it went out of business in 1864. Porcelain from the original Vienna manufactory is often referred to as Alt Wien (“Old Vienna”) to distinguish it from the products of the new Augarten manufactory. The bottom of this custom piece shows the manufacturer name and model number 639-6770-521 as well as the name of the hotel where it was painted (Hotel Arlberg Lech) in 2020. Estimate: $600-$900.
Maps
Documents
1614. French copperplate-engraved map of Paraguay by Nicolas Sanson (1657), reprint ca. 1705 from the first Dutch edition of Sanson’s pocket atlas, hand colored. 9-11/16” x 12-1/4”. Detailed map with a number of Paraguayan towns, mountains and rivers. Very fine condition with some minor handling, dealer’s pencil annotation on reverse, good coloration. Estimate: $200-$300.
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Engravings
1615. German copperplate engraving of the arrival of the 1616. German copperplate engraving of the arrival of the Prince of Orange in London (ships) by Matthaus Merian, 1730 (Frankfurt), hand-colored. 14-1/2” x 12” Large engraving illustrating the celebration during William III, Prince of Orange, and his fleet embarking from Holland to England during the Glorious Revolution. William III can be seen on the pier (labelled as “C”) about to depart for his flagship, the Den Briel. See next lot for the depiction of his armies entering London. Vividly colored print in great condition with two small thin areas in the paper amongst the ships. Estimate: $200-$300.
Prince of Orange in London (armies) by Matthaus Merian, 1730 (Frankfurt), hand-colored. 14-1/2” x 12” A companion piece to the previous lot, this colored engraving shows William’s armies entering London toward the end of the Glorious Revolution. Shortly thereafter, King James II fled to France and William III was crowned King of England. Detailed engraving with bold colors and good paper quality with light edge toning and the central fold reinforced on the back with paper from another engraving. Estimate: $200-$300.
Newspapers
1617. The Times-Union, Albany, New York, special edition newspaper of the account of the Titanic sinking, April 18, 1912. 22” x 17”. Special edition headline for a cataclysmic event still remembered today, “Now Said 436 on Carpathia Comprise All Who Were Saved,”
including an artist’s imaginary sketch of lifeboats with rescued passengers from the Titanic, a multi-story iceberg in the background, the paper in fair (though fragile) condition, some edge loss from age, open seam at fold. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $500-$700.
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Gold Cobs of Spain
1624. Seville, Spain, cob 8 escudos, Charles II, assayer not
Charles-Joanna
1618. Seville, Spain, 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer * to right, mintmark S to left, PCGS XF45.
Cal-196. 3.19 grams.
Problem-free piece with some honest wear and a nice full shield and cross, shield side struck a bit off-center with partial king’s name in legend visible yet the cross side is well centered with most of legends showing, some die clash evidence with cross showing through the shield, nice yellow gold color all over. PCGS #41313181. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1619. Seville, Spain, 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer * to right, mintmark S to left. Cal-196. 3.22 grams. AXF with prior mounting marks on edge, some flatness with surface marks on shield and cross yet nearly complete and bold legends. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
Philip II
1620. Seville, Spain, cob 2 escudos, 1595 date to right, assayer not visible (B to left below mintmark S). Cal-852. 5.91 grams.
Uneven strike with full and bold date (scarce thus) despite flat areas, most of cross and shield, lightly clipped and shaved around edge, XF with traces of luster and toning in crevices. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
Philip II or III
1621. Seville, Spain, cob 2 escudos, Philip II or III, assayer
not visible. 6.71 grams. Cleaned XF, previously mounted with three
small test cuts on edge below shield, bold partial shield and cross. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
Philip IV
1622. Seville, Spain, cob 8 escudos, Philip IV, assayer R, NGC UNC details / cleaned. Cal-Type 406; KM-112. 26.56 grams. Scarce early Spanish 8 escudos type coin with lightly polished surfaces, strong nearly complete shield (with some doubling), and choice full cross. NGC #5965264-003. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
Charles II
1623. Seville, Spain, cob 8 escudos, Charles II, assayer M, NGC AU details / plugged. Cal-Type 181; KM-61.2. 26.70 grams. Rather
nice example despite the plugged hole at top in crown with sharp strike details on the full shield and cross showing only a little doubling, choice bold HISPANIARVM REX on reverse. Pedigreed to the Fernandina collection. NGC #5965225-010. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500.
visible, NGC XF details / scratches. Cal-Type 181; KM-61.2. Typically very crude with much flatness and very heavy and deep details, also with interior flan-crack and light scratches all over, most of the cross and shield nevertheless bold and desirable. NGC # 4678276-002. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
Gold Cobs of the New World
Cuzco, Peru
1625. Cuzco, Peru, cob 2 escudos, 1698 M, small flan, NGC UNC details / cleaned, ex-1715 Fleet (designated on special label) S-CZ1; KM-28; Cal-855. 6.70 grams. Struck on a small, thick flan
with surfaces a bit shiny from a light cleaning, full pillars with some doubling, partial cross with some original mint luster on the fields, a few spots of encrustation. From the 1715 Fleet. NGC #6272088-001. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
Shipwreck Coins
Spanish 1554-Fleet wreck off Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
1626. Lot of two Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, CharlesJoanna, “Late Series,” assayers G and L. Nesmith-46c type; Cal-128; S-M5; KM-18 for G and Nesmith-86a; Cal-135; S-M9; KM-18 for L. 23.83 grams
total. Silvery with metal loss but retaining full legends and inner details, some staining. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. Estimate: $400-$600.
1627. Lot of two Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, CharlesJoanna, “Late Series,” assayers G and L. Nesmith-50d; Cal-127; S-M5;
KM-18 for G and Nesmith-86; Cal-135; S-M9; KM-18 for L. 24.91 grams total.
Silvery and untoned with some oxidations but still with full legends and inner details. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. Estimate: $400-$600.
San Martín, sunk in 1618 off the east coast of Florida
1628. Lot of eight Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip
III, assayer F (where visible). 49.10 grams total. All thin from heavy corrosion (one fragmentary), a couple with brown encrustation, generally clear shields and crosses. Pedigreed to the Dave Horner collection (Sedwick Auction 20, with original lot-tag 1752). Estimate: $350-$500.
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Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida
1638. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38. 13.27 grams. Darkly toned with minimal surface
esting piece with a clearly doubled 9 in the date so it reads “99,” heavy corrosion on half of the shield side yet the rest of the coin quite solid and detailed with king’s ordinal and partial legend visible, full cross with some doubling in bottom left quadrant. With original Fisher tag and certificate 119295. Estimate: $250-$375.
1639. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38. 12.58 grams. High grade piece with next to no saltwater
1629. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1619 (T), quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 4. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-928. 17.61 grams. Inter-
1630. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, Grade
4. S-P21; KM-10. 19.73 grams. Silvery surfaces from cleaning after salvage,
corroded a bit thin along the edges yet overall a solid piece with some shield and cross detail, clear mintmark and assayer. With original Fisher tag and certificate 188951. Estimate: $250-$375.
corrosion, a bit concave with partial shield and cross details. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet, with card from the salvors. Estimate: $125-$200.
corrosion, spotty dark toning above bold partial shield, complete cross. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet, with card from the salvors. Estimate: $125-$200.
1640. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer
P. S-M19; KM-38. 9.85 grams. Somewhat corroded but with bold shield
and nearly complete cross. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet, with card from the salvors. Estimate: $125-$200.
1641. Lot of three Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip
1631. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not vis- IV, assayer P (where visible). S-M19; KM-38. 39.51 grams total. Nice ible, Grade 4 (“1 point”), with hand-signed certificate from 1975. KM-10. 12.73 grams. Heavily corroded with faint shield and cross
details visible, desirable early Atocha find. With 1975 tag and photocertificate 1751 (Cape Coral Bank) hand-signed by Mel Fisher and others. Estimate: $200-$300.
grouping of choice cobs from the wreck, one with an excellent complete cross and another with an interesting shape. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet, with card from the salvors. Estimate: $400-$600.
1642. Lot of three Potosí, Bolivia cob 8 reales, Philip IV, as-
sayer not visible. KM-19a. 80.11 grams total. Thick and circular pieces
1632. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not vis- with next to no corrosion and strong design details, one with some edge ible, Grade 4 (“1 point”), with hand-signed certificate from 1976. KM-10. 11.35 grams. Thin from corrosion yet most shield and cross detail still present, desirable early Atocha find. With 1976 tag and photo-certificate 3142 (Cape Coral Bank) hand-signed by Mel Fisher and others. Estimate: $200-$300.
1633. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not vis-
ible, Grade 4 (“1 point”), with hand-signed certificate from 1976. KM-10. 15.73 grams. Very corroded with some shield and cross
details, patch of dark encrustation on shield, desirable early Atocha find. With 1976 tag and photo-certificate 3133 (Cape Coral Bank) hand-signed by Mel Fisher and others. Estimate: $200-$300.
1634. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4. KM-10. 17.06 grams. Corroded with little to no cross
side detail but a nearly complete shield still visible. With Fisher tag and certificate 139009. Estimate: $200-$300.
1635. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not vis-
ible, Grade 4. KM-10. 17.37 grams. Solid example with weak yet present shield and cross design showing, dark silvery surfaces. With Fisher tag and certificate 193659. Estimate: $200-$300.
1636. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II or III, assayer not visible, Grade 4. 2.19 grams. Dark and thin from saltwater cor-
cracks as made and another with a patch of encrustation. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet, with card from the salvors. Estimate: $400-$600.
Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador 1643. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1650 O, with pentagonal crowned-1652 (Mastalir P52) countermark on cross, rare, Mastalir plate. S-P35; KM-19b; Cal-1488. 12.43 grams. Very thin from
corrosion but with most of the pentagonal countermark (all but the date at the bottom) and 0 of date at top visible on nicely toned cross side, silvery full shield and clear assayer despite corrosion loss, small edge-split. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 386 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.
1644. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1651) E, with crownedF (Mastalir Fb2-x) countermark on cross, very rare, Mastalir plate. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-1491. 11.69 grams. Bold •F• of countermark
Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola
(one of only two known of this sub-variety to appear on the cross side), the cross (well toned) and shield both full but doubled, but all very thin from corrosion. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 356 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.
choice examples from the wreck with dark toning and very little surface corrosion, one dated (163)9 with canvas bag imprint around edges on reverse. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet, with card from the salvors. Estimate: $600-$900.
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rosion with faint shield and cross detail. With Fisher tag and certificate 120076. Estimate: $200-$300.
1637. Lot of three Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (where visible). S-M19; KM-45. 76.25 grams total. All
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1645. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1651-2) E, with uncommon crown-alone (Mastalir K6a) countermark on cross, rare, Mastalir plate. S-P36; KM-19b. 14.97 grams. Bold but corroded full cross
with nearly full countermark right on a large edge-crack (perhaps the cause of it), choice full shield without corrosion and with clear 8-E to right, nicely toned in crevices, thin overall but with nice features. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 295 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with original Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.
1646. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1651-2) E, no countermark (rare), Mastalir plate.
Full and well-detailed shield and cross despite moderate corrosion, mostly silvery but with dark patch on shield, both assayers visible, thin edge-crack. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 452 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with copy of Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $175-$250. S-P36; KM-19b. 22.15 grams.
1647. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1651-2) O or E, with
crowned-O (Mastalir O4) countermark on cross, unique, Mastalir plate. KM-19b. 10.16 grams. Very thin from corrosion but with one bold castle and one bold lion above a partial countermark that Mastalir has identified as a crowned O of a unique style, the shield side almost totally blank, darkly toned all over. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 200 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with copy of Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $150-$225.
1648. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1650-2) O or E, with
uncommon crown-alone (Mastalir K4o1) countermark on cross, unique, Mastalir plate. KM-19b. 12.76 grams. A fragmentary
coin but with nearly full and clear countermark on cross side, in fact the only coin known with this sub-variety on that side, most of shield visible, darkly toned all over. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection of Countermarked Potosí Cobs, Plate Coin (page 271 in Part B) in his book The Great Transition at the Potosí Mint, 1649-1653, The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 (2021), with copy of Herman Moro certificate. Estimate: $150-$225.
“Jupiter Wreck” (San Miguel Arcángel), sunk in 1659 off the east coast of Florida 1649. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip IV, assayer not vis-
ible. KM-14a. 4.65 grams. Corroded with some shield and cross detail,
desirable with original tag. With original (Florida) Division of Historical Resources plastic tag 10,880. Estimate: $125-$200.
Consolación, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador
1650. Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, Philip IV, “Star of Lima” type (very rare), date and assayer not visible (1659 V). S-L5; KM-unl; Cal-545. 1.09 grams. Very rare coin from the wreck with a distinctive style
of monogram and lions and castles to denote the type, thin from corrosion yet both the monogram and cross are still visible. With original ROBCAR photo-certificate #M007289 (erroneously attributed as Potosí and as a two-coin clump). Estimate: $125-$200.
1651. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip IV or Charles II,
assayer E. 8.35 grams. Corroded with dark toning, some clear pillars and cross detail. With original ROBCAR tag and certificate 2020011. Estimate: $200-$300.
1652. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1661 E. S-P37a; KM-16; Cal-929.
3.54 grams. A bit thin on the edges from corrosion yet nicely detailed with bold pillars date and full cross, small edge crack as made. With original ROBCAR photo-certificate #M003351. Estimate: $150-$225.
1653. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1662 E.
S-P37a; KM-13; Cal-
Exceptional piece with three bold and complete dates, strong pillars detail (if a bit off-center) and nearly complete cross, dark silver toning throughout, certainly worthy of inclusion in a “best of the best” type set from the wreck. With original ROBCAR photo-certificate #M003349. Estimate: $100-$150.
764. 2.91 grams.
1654. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, 1673. S-P37b; KM-22; Cal-163.
1.31 grams. Slightly corroded yet with two clear dates, full monogram,
and partial king’s name in legend, grayish silver patina. With original ROBCAR photo-certificate #M007288. Estimate: $60-$90.
Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa
1655. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1679 L. S-M21; KM-
46; Cal-640. 18.87 grams. Some surface corrosion with a weak shield but clear date, mintmark, and assayer, nice full cross. With generic certificate from the salvors, pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 1997 (lot 830). Estimate: $150-$225.
1656. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1680 L, rare. S-M21;
KM-46; Cal-641. 25.50 grams. Solid piece with surfaces rather smooth and matte due to light corrosion and encrustation, some shield and cross detail, bold final digit of date (and thus rare). With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $150-$225.
1657. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1680 L, rare. S-M21;
KM-46; Cal-641. 16.78 grams. Thin from saltwater corrosion yet with a clear mintmark, assayer initial, and final digit in the date plus some shield and cross detail. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $150-$225.
Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida 1658. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not
visible. KM-47. 20.35 grams. A bit thin yet solid piece with some details
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visible, silvery with spots of dark toning around the edges, interesting upturned corner as made. Estimate: $125-$200.
1659. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer
not visible. KM-40. 12.11 grams. Nice piece from the Fleet with minor surface porosity from saltwater immersion, still possessing bold shield and cross details. Estimate: $125-$200.
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1660. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-40. 12.50 grams. Polished coin with minimal corrosion, some
1670. Lot of two Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), portrait ducatoons, Charles II, 1679.
KM-unl; Delm-325.
shield and cross details showing. Estimate: $100-$150.
56.56 grams total. One with strong details and some surface porosity,
mous), assayer G, rare, ex-Gates. S-M19a; KM-unl (22 for type). 1.55
unlisted date in KM. Estimate: $100-$150.
1661. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip IV (posthu- the other lightly encrusted with planchet stress marks and slightly bent,
grams. Rare early type recovered from the Fleet with clear assayer initial and monogram, nice full cross, dark gray silver toning. From the “Cabin Wreck” site, with original (generic, small) Treasure Salvors certificate handsigned by Rupe Gates, with old photo of him and Mo Molinar. Estimate: $100-$150.
1671. Lot of three Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), portrait ducatoons of Philip IV: 1633, 1636, and 1639.
KM-56.1, 72.1; Delm-274, 284. 83.34 grams total. Two with surface pitting while the 1636 is quite nice with clear portrait, date, and mintmark. Estimate: $150-$225.
1662. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1709 J, rare. S-M22; 1672. Lot of three Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Brussels
KM-24; Cal-218. 1.99 grams. Choice, non-corroded VF with much flatness but bold full oMJ inside a clear 170 of date with blunt tail of 9 following it (not 100% certain), most of cross, lightly toned with encrustation in crevices. Estimate: $125-$200.
Mint), portrait ducatoons of Philip IV: 1637, 1651, and 1654.
Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway
Mint), portrait ducatoons of Philip IV: 1644, 1647 (two). KM-
Spanish Netherlands
All corroded but solid with plenty of detail still visible. Estimate: $150-$225.
KM-72.2; Delm-285. 85.65 grams total.
1673. Lot of three Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp 72.1; Delm-284. 88.18 grams total. Corroded yet with most details showing.
Estimate: $150-$225.
1663. Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), portrait
1674. Lot of three Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp
ducatoon, Philip IV, 1634. KM-56.1; Delm-274. 30.50 grams. Nice early portrait type from the wreck with plenty of detail showing including clear date and mintmark plus full king’s bust, silvery surfaces from cleaning after recovery. Estimate: $100-$150.
Mint), portrait ducatoons of Philip IV: 1648 (three). KM-72.1;
1664. Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), portrait
Mint), portrait ducatoons of Philip IV: 1649, 1650, and 1652.
ducatoon, Philip IV, 1637. KM-72.1; Delm-284. 30.62 grams. Solid with
clear king’s bust and date, arms side a bit weak yet with clear mintmark, bright silver surfaces with spot of toning at 6 o’clock on obverse. Estimate: $100-$150.
1665. Flanders, Spanish Netherlands, portrait ducatoon,
Charles II, 1670. KM-64; Delm-327. 30.57 grams. Choice bold legends
on both sides with king’s bust visible but a bit weak (perhaps more so from a weak strike rather than corrosion), silvery with spotty champagne toning. Estimate: $100-$150.
1666. Lot of two Flanders, Spanish Netherlands, portrait ducatoons of Philip IV: 1652 and 1666.
KM-50; Delm-unl (286
Both corroded but with important details (date and mintmark) visible, the posthumous issue 1666 unlisted in Delmonte, one with an edge crack and the other with planchet stress fractures as made. Estimate: $100-$150.
for type). 60.22 grams total.
Delm-284. 91.08 grams total. Two examples show some degree of corrosion
while the third is rather nice with bold details. Estimate: $150-$225.
1675. Lot of three Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp
KM-72.1; Delm-284. 88.92 grams total. All with somewhat corroded portrait sides but bold arms side details. Estimate: $150-$225.
1676. Lot of three Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), portrait ducatoons of Philip IV: 1654, 1658, and 1662. KM-72.1; Delm-284. 89.71 grams total. Each
a bit corroded from saltwater immersion, two with spots of dark encrustation. Estimate: $150-$225.
1677. Lot of three Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), portrait ducatoons of Charles II: 1666 (two) and 1668. KM-79.1; Delm-325. 89.14 grams total. Some saltwater corrosion but each with plenty of detail and clear portraits still showing, one with some edge cracks (as made). Estimate: $150-$225.
1678. Lot of three Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), portrait ducatoons of Charles II: 1673 (two) and 1675.
1667. Lot of two Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Brussels
Both 1673-dated coins are rather nice while the 1675 (an unlisted date in KM) is rather pitted with a scratch across the bust. Estimate: $150-$225.
Delm-285. 59.12 grams total. Both
1679. Lot of five Spanish Netherlands, portrait ducatoons, some mints and/or dates visible. 140.62 grams total. All with cor-
Mint), portrait ducatoons of Philip IV: 1657 and 1660. KM-72.2;
quite decent, the 1657 a bit nicer and exhibiting only light surface corrosion and strong legends. Estimate: $100-$150.
1668. Lot of two Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Brussels
Mint), portrait ducatoons of Charles II: 1666 and 1677. KM-
Corroded (the 1677 less so than the other) with edge cracks as made. Estimate: $100-$150.
79.2; Delm-326. 57.54 grams total.
1669. Lot of two Flanders, Spanish Netherlands, portrait ducatoons of Charles II: 1670 and 1671.
KM-unl (64 for type);
Both with saltwater corrosion, the 1670 with a patch of dark encrustation over the portrait while the 1671 is rather silvery and quite nicely detailed (also a date that’s unlisted in both KM and Delmonte). Estimate: $100-$150.
Delm-unl (327 for type). 59.10 grams total.
KM-unl (79.1 for type); Delm-325. 86.03 grams total.
roded with some details, a few with identifiable dates or mintmarks. Estimate: $200-$300.
1680. Lot of six Spanish Netherlands, portrait ducatoons, some mints and/or dates visible. 168.54 grams total. Varying degrees
of corrosion and a few with black encrustation, one piece with the scarce long hair bust of Charles II. Estimate: $250-$375.
1681. Lot of six Spanish Netherlands, portrait ducatoons, some mints and/or dates visible. 163.17 grams total. Some heavily corroded while others much less so. Estimate: $250-$375.
1682. Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), portrait
1/2 ducatoon, Philip IV, 1634. KM-60.1; Delm-279. 15.14 grams. Solid example with a patch of corrosion across the portrait yet otherwise quite bold. Estimate: $125-$200.
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1683. Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), portrait
1696. Campen, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon,
and lustrous piece with some flat areas of weakness, spotty gold toning on reverse. Estimate: $100-$150.
KM-61.2; Delm-1040. 27.69 grams. Some surface pitting and corrosion around the rims but much of the design still present and quite bold. Estimate: $100-$150.
1/2 ducatoon, Philip IV, 1654. KM-73.1; Delm-288. 15.57 grams. Silvery
1684. Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp Mint), portrait
1/2 ducatoon, Philip IV, 1658. KM-73.1; Delm-288. 15.73 grams. Light surface corrosion and plenty of detail with only a few areas of strike weakness, interesting rotated second strike error on obverse resulting in some distortion in the legend. Estimate: $125-$200.
1680/79.
1697. Lot of two Zeeland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoons: 1660 and 1661. KM-41.1; Delm-1024. 57.37 grams total. Both corroded but with some detail retained including full dates and mintmarks. Estimate: $100-$150.
1698. Lot of two Holland, United Netherlands, “rider” duca1685. Lot of two Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (Antwerp toons: 1668 and 1676. KM-41, 51; Delm-1013, 1014. 57.61 grams total. Mint), portrait 1/2 ducatoons of Philip IV: 1636 and 1639.
Both with some saltwater corrosion yet nice bold portraits, the earlier 1636 type is very scarce from this wreck. Estimate: $70-$100.
KM-60.1, 73.1; Delm-279, 288. 25.67 grams total.
The 1676 is moderately corroded while the 1668 is quite nice with strong details (also with a natural edge crack). Estimate: $100-$150.
1699. Lot of two Campen, United Netherlands, “rider” duca-
toons: 1669 and 1679. KM-61.1, 61.2; Delm-1039, 1040. 60.94 grams total.
1686. Lot of five Spanish Netherlands portrait 1/2 ducatoons, Both somewhat corroded but with full riders and arms plus clear dates,
some mints and/or dates visible. 74.11 grams total. Several rather nice pieces in this group, two with minor edge cracks as made. Estimate: $150-$225.
the 1679 struck on a crude planchet with some flaws and small edge cracks. Estimate: $100-$150.
1700. Lot of three Westfriesland, United Netherlands, “rider” 1687. Lot of five Spanish Netherlands portrait 1/2 ducatoons, ducatoons: 1659, 1661, and 1664. KM-46.1; Delm-1019. 89.99 grams
some mints and/or dates visible. 64.78 grams total. Two heavily corroded while the rest are quite decent with plenty of detail. Estimate: $150-$225.
1701. Lot of three Zwolle, United Netherlands, “rider” duca-
United Netherlands
84.37 grams total. The 1676 is unlisted in Delmonte and much nicer
Very nice example with minor surface corrosion and full details plus some patches of luster on the obverse, spots of dark toning. Estimate: $125-$200.
1702. Lot of three Utrecht, United Netherlands, “rider”
total. All solid with some surface corrosion. Estimate: $150-$225.
toons: 1659, 1669, and 1676. KM-61, 65.1; Delm-1041, 1042 and unl.
than the other two coins despite some dark encrustation. Estimate: 1688. Zeeland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1662. $150-$225. KM-41.1; Delm-1024. 31.34 grams.
ducatoons: 1661, 1668, and 1679.
KM-46.1, 63; Delm-1029, 1031.
1689. Westfriesland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon,
87.14 grams total. Decent examples with some corrosion, clear riders
horseback, lustrous and mostly silvery but for a few patches of gold toning. Estimate: $125-$200.
1703. Lot of three Campen, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoons: 1667 (two) and 1668. KM-65.1; Delm-1039. 82.38 grams
1664. KM-46.1; Delm-1019. 31.25 grams. Solid coin with full knight on
visible on each. Estimate: $150-$225.
1690. Westfriesland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon,
total. All some visible detail despite corrosion, one darkly encrusted
Some surface corrosion yet otherwise bold strike details in most areas, silvery in color with a few spots of toning on the obverse. Estimate: $125-$200.
1704. Lot of three United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoons,
(16)66.
KM-46.1; Delm-1019. 30.53 grams.
1691. Overijssel, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon,
1668. KM-65.1; Delm-1034. 30.07 grams. Corroded around the edges yet
most details still present, spot of encrustation on the obverse. Estimate: $125-$200.
1692. Westfriesland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon,
1668. KM-46.1; Delm-1019. 30.35 grams. Lightly corroded, matte surfaces
with some luster showing through. Estimate: $125-$200.
1693. Gelderland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon,
1670.
Minor surface corrosion yet almost fully detailed, spot of dark silver toning on obverse. Estimate: $100-$150. KM-41.1; Delm-1009. 30.33 grams.
1694. Holland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon, 1673.
Struck on a nice circular planchet with most of the design showing despite some strike weakness, light surface pitting and patches of original luster. Estimate: $125-$200. KM-51; Delm-1014. 31.12 grams.
1695. Gelderland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoon,
(16)79.
Lustrous with bold design elements, bright silver surfaces and a few spots of faint toning. Estimate: $125-$200. KM-41.1; Delm-1009a. 30.71 grams.
1676 with numerous planchet flaws as made. Estimate: $150-$225.
various mints and dates: Campen 1668, Westfriesland 1668, and Holland 1673. KM-65.1, 46.1, 51; Delm-1039, 1013, 1014. 87.35
grams total. Each with decent riders side details, one darkly encrusted. Estimate: $150-$225.
1705. Lot of three Gelderland, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoons: 1670, 1674, and 1680. KM-41.1, 41.3; Delm-1009, 1009a.
90.33 grams total. Corroded but with some decent details still present. Estimate: $150-$225.
1706. Lot of three Westfriesland, United Netherlands, “rider”
ducatoons: 1670 and 1672 (two). KM-46.1; Delm-1019. 86.42 grams total. All solid with moderate saltwater corrosion, some areas of bold
details on each. Estimate: $150-$225.
1707. Lot of three Westfriesland, United Netherlands, “rider”
ducatoons: 1673, 1678, and 1679. KM-46.1, 68; Delm-1019, unl, 1020.
90.24 grams total. Fair amount of detail on each despite the typical cor-
rosion, the 1678 unlisted in Delmonte. Estimate: $150-$225.
1708. Lot of three Overijssel, United Netherlands, “rider”
ducatoons: 1676 (two) and 1677. KM-41.1; Delm-1035. 84.24 grams total. Typical quality from the wreck with some surface corrosion. Es-
timate: $150-$225.
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1709. Lot of three Overijssel, United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoons: 1677, 1679, and 1680. KM-41.1, 41.2; Delm-1035. 89.59
grams total. Varying levels of surface pitting with the 1679 being a bit nicer than the other two. Estimate: $150-$225.
1710. Lot of three Utrecht, United Netherlands, “rider”
ducatoons: 1679 (two) and 1680. KM-46.1; Delm-1031. 88.04 grams
total. All with moderate corrosion. Estimate: $150-$225.
Wendela, sunk in 1737 off the Shetland Isles, north of Scotland
1721. Olmutz (Austrian Church States), thaler, Wolfgang, Count von Schrattenbach (1711-38), date not visible, exSotheby & Co (1973). 21.85 grams. Moderately to heavily corroded
but with well-defined edge and enough detail to attribute the issue, very
1711. Lot of three United Netherlands “rider” ducatoons, rare provenance and desirable original auction pedigree. Pedigreed to the various mints and dates: Campen 1679, Utrecht 1679, and Westfriesland 1659. KM-61.2, 46.1, 46.1; Delm-1040, 1031, 1019. 92.40
grams total. Two a bit corroded while the Campen piece is choice with
very little saltwater damage beyond some dark toning. Estimate: $150-$225.
1712. Lot of four United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoons ,
some mints and/or dates visible. 106.04 grams total. Moderate cor-
rosion yet all four with visible riders. Estimate: $175-$250.
1713. Lot of five United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoons, some
mints and/or dates visible. 135.13 grams total. Moderate to heavy
corrosion, a few with some details showing. Estimate: $200-$300.
1714. Lot of five United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoons, some
original Sotheby & Co (London) auction of November 1973 (lot 95), with certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.
Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England 1722. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1735 MF.
KM-103; Cal-1443. 25.09 grams. Darkly toned AU with some surface pitting. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $200-$300.
1723. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF.
KM-103; Cal-1445. 26.48 grams. UNC with a few traces areas of corrosion
but otherwise quite choice, interesting planchet bulge above pillars. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $200-$300.
mints and/or dates visible. 137.28 grams total. Moderate to heavy corrosion, a few with some details showing. Estimate: $200-$300.
1724. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF.
1715. Lot of five United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoons, some
toning over lustrous fields on the uncorroded areas. With certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $200-$300.
mints and/or dates visible. 136.85 grams total. Moderate to heavy corrosion, a few with some details showing. Estimate: $200-$300.
1716. Lot of five United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoons,
some mints and/or dates visible. 140.39 grams total. Moderate to heavy corrosion, a few with some details showing, one Zwolle type with a bold rider. Estimate: $200-$300.
1717. Lot of six United Netherlands, “rider” ducatoons, some
mints and/or dates visible. 162.76 grams total. Moderate to heavy
corrosion, a few with some details showing. Estimate: $250-$375.
Mixed Lots
1718. Lot of six Spanish or United Netherlands ducatoons,
dark and encrusted as found. 94.69 grams total. Heavily corroded, several with black toning / encrustation. Estimate: $150-$225.
1719. Lot of six Spanish or United Netherlands ducatoons, dark and encrusted as found. 132.76 grams total. Heavily corroded, several with black toning / encrustation. Estimate: $150-$225.
United Netherlands
1720. Lot of two United Netherlands “rider” 1/2 ducatoons,
one Utrecht (date not visible) and the other Westfriesland 1662. KM-51; Delm-1048. 27.73 grams total. Both with decent details
and minor corrosion, one with some planchet stress marks. Estimate: $100-$150.
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KM-103; Cal-1445. 24.95 grams. UNC with some surface porosity, light gold
1725. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737 MF.
KM-103; Cal-1446. 24.83 grams. UNC details with corroded shield side and nice, somewhat lustrous pillars side. With original tag AC11475 and (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $200-$300.
1726. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737 MF. KM-103; Cal-1446. 25.23 grams. UNC with minor surface corrosion
(mostly on the shield side), somewhat matte with spots of luster. With original tag AC11327 and (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $200-$300.
1727. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737 MF.
KM-103; Cal-1446. 24.06 grams. Silvery UNC piece with some corrosion in places. With original tag AC11188 and (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $150-$225.
1728. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737 MF.
KM-103; Cal-1446. 23.01 grams. UNC with matte surface corrosion, silvery with a patch of luster near the pillars. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $150-$225.
Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa 1729. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1738 M.
S-P47; KM-31a;
Well-centered pillars side with bold date and assayer, slightly off-center and heavily pitted cross with bold second date below, typically chunky with small edge-splits. With certificate and tag. Estimate: $150-$225.
Cal-1576. 21.20 grams.
Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England 1730. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 4 reales, Philip V, 1735 MF.
KM-94; Cal-1115. 12.36 grams. UNC details with a few surface marks and scratches on the pillars side, light corrosion and black encrustation on the shield side, Yonaka-M4-35. Estimate: $150-$225.
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HMS Assurance, sunk in 1753 off the Santa Leocadia, sunk in 1800 off Isle of Wight, south of England Punta Santa Elena, Ecuador 1731. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1750 q, rare. S-P50a; KM-40; 1737. Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800 IJ, ex-
Cal-512. 17.74 grams. Corroded
with some pillars side detail still visible, a few spots of black encrustation, very rare provenance to a fifth rate frigate of the British Navy. With original (generic) certificate from the salvor. Estimate: $200-$300.
Haskins (1990). KM-97; Cal-918. 24.09 grams. UNC details with light surface corrosion, dark blue and purple toning on the obverse with more neutral color on the reverse, desirable pedigree. With photo-certificate from 1990 signed by salvor Jack Haskins. Estimate: $200-$300.
HMS Invincible, sunk in 1758 in the Sabina, sunk in 1842 off South Africa 1738. Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1808 Solent, south of England TH. KM-109; Cal-988. 21.71 grams. Pitted surfaces yet with clear date and
1732. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Philip V, 1743 M, ex-Peterson (1979). KM-85; Cal-829. 6.22 grams. XF details, with lots of small marks and some rim damage but not overly corroded, lightly toned, valuable for its extremely rare provenance, first we have seen or heard of, with desirable pedigree linked to the late Smithsonian curator Mendel Peterson, who was known to have visited and dived on lots of wrecks around the world, earning the nickname “father of underwater archeology.” Pedigreed to the Mendel Peterson collection (with small certificate), who recovered this coin from the wreck in May 1979, and accompanied by a color print of the ship by John R. Terry (1982). Estimate: $200-$300.
Cazador, sunk in 1784 off New Orleans, Louisiana 1733. Mexico City, Mexico, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1783
FF, NGC genuine / El Cazador. KM-88.2; Cal-673. AU/UNC details with minor surface corrosion, very unusual raised-X corrosion pattern across the bust (first we have seen like this). NGC #3909183-103. Estimate: $80-$120.
1734. Small clump of three 2 reales (probably Mexican busts
of Charles III), encrusted as found. 20.73 grams total. Nice original clump of coins in a leaning stack formation as found, with thick rust orange encrustation and debris all over. With hand-signed tag from the salvor (Craig Boyd). Estimate: $125-$200.
Hartwell, sunk in 1787 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
1735. Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1781
FF. KM-106.2; Cal-1121. 24.80 grams. Choice AU+ with minimal corrosion,
dark gray-silver toning, Yonaka-M8-81. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $150-$225.
HMS Colossus, sunk in 1798 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England 1736. Lisbon, Portugal, copper X reis, João V (1706-50), rare
provenance. KM-191. 5.98 grams. Heavily corroded with some legend text visible, rare type from this wreck of a British third-rate ship of the line which was famous for carrying the “Hamilton collection” of Etruscan (Greek) vases. With certificate. Estimate: $100-$150.
assayer’s initials, scarce provenance. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Estimate: $125-$200.
Mexico Silver Cobs Charles-Joanna, “Late Series”
1739. Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late
Series,” assayer L to left, mintmark M to right (L-M), NGC AU details / cleaned. Nesmith-94a type; Cal-136; S-M9; KM-18. 13.74 grams.
Brightly toned with full details all over, specks of sedimentation and some darkly toned spots, overall very attractive. NGC #5961187-004. Estimate: $300-$450.
1740. Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, “Late Series,” assayer L to right, mintmark M to left (M-L). Nesmith-85a type; Cal-101; S-M9; KM-12. 5.79 grams. Corroded
dull finish. Estimate: $100-$150.
but most details visible,
1741. Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, “Late Series,” assayer G to right, mintmark M to left. Nesmith-48i; Cal-
65; S-M5; KM-9. 3.28 grams. Attractively toned with virtually full legends, this assayer harder to find in the smaller denominations. Estimate: $125-$200.
1742. Mexico City, Mexico, copper 4 maravedís, Charles-
Joanna, “Late Series,” no assayer (G), king’s name as CAROLVS. Nesmith-2; Cal-31; S-M5; KM-unl. 5.90 grams. Rather worn, with light oxidation and scratches on reverse, but virtually full legends. Estimate: $250-$375.
Shield Type
1743. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer not visible (F). S-M12; KM-43; Cal-664. 27.14 grams. VF+, struck on a thick flan with several as-made edge-cracks, bold mostly complete shield and full cross with second type of lions indicative of Philip II assayer F. Estimate: $200-$300.
1744. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer F.
S-M12a; KM-44.1; Cal-881. 26.38 grams. AU with flat peripherals yet bold, nearly complete shield and cross at center, the latter with late lions of Philip III. Estimate: $200-$300.
1745. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer F.
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S-M12a; KM-44.1; Cal-881. 27.26 grams. Broad VF with strong and mostly complete shield plus oddly rendered denomination O over O to right (instead of 8), full cross featuring late lions but with super-long tails, some natural edge cracks. Estimate: $200-$300.
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1746. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer D. 1759. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1683 (L), very rare.
S-M18; KM-44.3. 27.22 grams. Decent XF with most of the shield visible and quite bold, choice full cross, thin edge crack as made. Estimate: $200-$300.
1747. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer
not visible. KM-44.3. 27.20 grams. Unevenly thick, about XF coins with some bold shield detail if struck a bit off-center, nearly complete cross with late lions identifying the coin as struck during the reign of Philip III. Estimate: $200-$300.
1748. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer F/O below mintmark oM to left, denomination o-IIII to right, rare. S-M12; KM-unl (36 for type); Cal-unl. 13.61 grams. Nice AU with some strike difficulties but the areas that are struck up are well detailed, rare type with assayer F/O to left of shield, full cross visible. Estimate: $150-$225.
S-M21; KM-23; Cal-150. 2.22 grams. Very rare with no more than five examples known and missing in the Banco de Mexico collection; VF piece struck on an inexplicably overweight triangular planchet, weak monogram side though clear final two digits of date, bold partial cross with rich rainbow toning in the fields. Estimate: $150-$225.
1760. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1719/8 (J), very rare. S-M22; KM-unl (24 for type); Cal-unl. 1.49 grams. Irregular
rectangular shape with full denomination to right of off-center monogram, just the bottoms of the digits 19 of date with clear 9/8 overdate visible, nearly full but mostly flat cross, lightly toned, technically VF but weakly struck. Estimate: $100-$150.
Lima Silver Cobs
1749. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible. KM-37.2. 13.57 grams. VF, struck on a cupped planchet with
1761. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de
1750. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer L
Slightly crude AVF with some areas of flatness from strike weakness, nice complete cross if somewhat doubled, full king’s name in legend, rich gold toning in the fields. Estimate: $125-$200.
peripheral flatness, partial shield and full cross at center. Estimate: $100-$150.
(1702-5). S-M21a; KM-40. 13.54 grams. Irregularly shaped VF with partial yet bold shield and cross, some scratches, mottled dark gray toning. Estimate: $100-$150.
1751. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1615 F, very rare.
Very rare dated example (reportedly no more than three known) with bottom parts of 15 visible, overall VF with full shield and cross, wide crack on edge as made. Estimate: $150-$225.
S-M17; KM-unl (32.2 for type); Cal-unl. 6.65 grams.
la Torre, P-ii to left, *-oD to right. S-L4; KM-9; Cal-340. 6.35 grams.
1762. Lima, Peru, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la
Torre, *-P to left, oD-I to right. S-L4; KM-unl (7 for type); Cal-214. 3.29
grams. Scarce type as the least common of the 1R varieties, around AU with matte surfaces from prior burial, almost complete shield along with much of the legend visible, nice full cross (with some doubling). Estimate: $125-$200.
1763. Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la 1752. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1721 (J), very rare. Torre, P to left, •D to right, * below monogram, ex-Stallard.
S-M22; KM-35; Cal-unl. 6.40 grams. Another rare date with reportedly no more than three examples known, Fine with bold partial shield and cross, final two digits of date visible. Estimate: $150-$225.
1753. Lot of two Mexico City, Mexico, small cobs: one 2R Philip IV assayer D and one 1/2R Philip V assayer D. 5.04 grams total. Both nice VFs with bold design details and clear assayer’s initials, choice cross on the 2R. Estimate: $100-$150.
1754. Lot of two Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1R, Philip II,
assayer not visible (O). S-M11; KM-26. 6.30 grams. Both around VF
or slightly better with nice crosses, one with surface porosity from land burial. Estimate: $100-$150.
S-L4; KM-unl (5 for type); Cal-116. 1.68 grams. Choice full centers, with crisply detailed monogram and cross and crown, also with full P, •D and * and much legend, dark and slightly crusty AU. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Bowers & Ruddy auction of June 1979, with original lot-tag 3565. Estimate: $125-$200.
1764. Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, •D to left, * to right, ex-Stallard. S-L4; KM-unl (5 for type);
Broad-flan AU with slightly oxidized surfaces but nice full interior details and most of legend including full PHILIPPVS, great coin for study. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection, with old Freeman Craig tag. Estimate: $125-$200.
Cal-120. 1.63 grams.
1755. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1614 F, very rare. S-M17; 1765. Lima, Peru, cob 1/4 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la
KM-unl (27.2 for type); Cal-493. 3.44 grams. Very
rare date (even missing in the Banco de Mexico collection) with bottom parts of all four digits in the date visible, cleaned VF+ with partial shield and cross details, scrape on reverse. Estimate: $150-$225.
1756. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1644 P, very rare. S-M19;
KM-unl (28 for type); Cal-unl. 3.25 grams. Fine with clear 44 in date and thus extremely rare (also missing in the Banco de Mexico collection), partial shield and cross. Estimate: $150-$225.
Torre, P to left and * to right of castle, ex-Stallard. S-L4; KM-2; Cal-101. 0.69 gram. Broad but thin flan (slightly porous) with choice full castle and full lion, minimal legend, darkly toned XF+. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Ponterio auction of August 1989 (lot 1270). Estimate: $125-$200.
1766. Lima, Peru, cob 1/4 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de
la Torre, * to left and P to right of castle. S-L4; KM-2; Cal-102. 0.83 gram. Solid example with surface porosity, VF overall with full castle and
1757. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1661 P, rare. S-M19; lion plus some legend text visible. Estimate: $125-$200. KM-22; Cal-569. 1.52 grams. Clear and very rare date on this silvery VF 1767. Lima, Peru, cob 1/4 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la piece, a few flat areas with partial monogram and cross, bold mintmark and assayer. Estimate: $125-$200.
1758. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1676 G, very rare.
S-M20; KM-unl (23 for type); Cal-unl. 1.57 grams. Fine with choice full and very rare date, surfaces once cleaned and now richly toned over, weak assayer below bold mintmark, decent and nearly complete cross. Estimate: $150-$225.
Torre, P to right of castle. S-L4; KM-unl (2 for type); Cal-unl. 0.68 gram.
VF or so with dark corroded surfaces though clear castle and lion visible. Estimate: $100-$150.
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1768. Lima, Peru, cob 1/4 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de 1779. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R la Torre, no mintmarks nor assayer, ex-Stallard. S-L4; KM-unl (2
Full castle with choice crown above, full but off-center lion with most of crown and bold (HISPAN)IARV, [sic] in legend, nicely toned but slightly porous VF. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $150-$225. for type); Cal-96. 0.66 gram.
Pillars and Waves
1769. Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1700 H. S-L15; KM-24; Cal-607. 25.80 grams. Around Fine with dark salvaged surfaces, bold date between
pillars, weird edge as made. Estimate: $150-$225.
(curved leg). S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. 27.30 grams. VF with some flat areas from strike weakness, almost complete shield, nice full cross with minor doubling. Estimate: $200-$300.
1780. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg). S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. 27.22 grams. Choice XF/AU with some silvery luster and nicely detailed cross, nearly complete and bold shield, numerous dies cracks on the obverse, struck on a somewhat crude planchet. Estimate: $200-$300.
1781. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg). S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. 26.96 grams. About XF with doubled
1770. Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, 1726 M. S-L20b; KM-32; Cal-738. yet full shield and cross, king’s ordinal visible in legend, light russet 4.61 grams. VG with two full dates, partial pillars and cross, spot of
encrustation on the reverse. Estimate: $100-$150.
1771. Lima, Peru, cob 1 real, 1695 R. S-L12; KM-20; Cal-226. 2.77 grams. Good full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, with two bold dates and assayers, three mintmarks, VF with uneven toning. With old Almanzar tag. Estimate: $125-$200.
sedimentation in fields. Estimate: $175-$250.
1782. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg). S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. 27.06 grams. VF, struck on a crude planchet with lacuna in upper left of shield, decent full cross. Estimate: $175-$250.
Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q. 1772. Lima, Peru, cob 1 real, 1717 M. S-L20; KM-31; Cal-398. 2.38 1783. S-P17; KM-10; Cal-916. 26.20 grams. VF with subpar striking and some flat
grams. Choice full pillars (especially the tops) and cross-lions-castles, two dates and mintmarks and assayers, richly toned VF with tiny edge-split, nearly round flan. Estimate: $125-$200.
areas, some bold shield detail showing, most of cross visible, dark gray coloration in recessed areas. Estimate: $200-$300.
1773. Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, 1699. S-L14; KM-22; Cal-136. 1.35 1784. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (mid-
grams. Choice full monogram and date, the full cross-lions-castles also
choice, all well centered, richly toned AVF. Estimate: $60-$90.
Potosí Silver Cobs
1620s), quadrants of cross transposed. S-P22; KM-19. 26.84 grams.
Fine with abraded surfaces contrasting with dark gray toned fields, bold partial shield and nice full cross. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1785. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1629 T, denomination
Shield Type
1774. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer RL.
S-P13; KM-5.1; Cal-675. 26.69 grams. Around XF with patchy encrustation in fields, full shield and cross with some bold detail, scrape near upper left quadrant of cross. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1775. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th
period). S-P14; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 27.24 grams. VF with bold full shield and cross, the latter with “alien head” lions type formerly attributed to 3rd period, minor design doubling, clear mintmark and assayer. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1776. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th
period), borders of x’s. S-P14; KM-5.5; Cal-672. 27.31 grams. Solid VF with full and slightly doubled shield and cross, very bold mintmark and assayer, partial yet strong king’s name with interesting doubling, clear borders of x’s on both sides. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1777. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th
period). S-P14; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 27.13 grams. VF, struck on an unevenly thick planchet with thin edge crack as made, nice bold shield, full cross with some strike weakness, partial legend detail visible, dark gray toning in fields. Estimate: $175-$250.
1778. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R
(curved-leg). S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. 27.00 grams. Around XF, well struck with bold complete shield and cross plus nice details visible on the castles and lions, spot of dark toning on edge. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
8, fine-dot borders. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1454. 27.25 grams. Choice XF with dark argent toning around a bold and somewhat doubled shield plus clear denomination 8, bottom tail of 9 in date visible above very nice complete cross and castles-and-lions with some luster. Estimate: $200-$300.
1786. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1629 T, denomination
8, fine-dot borders. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1454. 27.46 grams. Around VF with a flat striking leaving some weak areas in the design but with full 9 of date, some shield and cross detail, king’s ordinal IIII visible, light surface sedimentation throughout. Estimate: $200-$300.
1787. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer TR
(mid-1630s). S-P27; KM-19a. 25.18 grams. About Fine with some surface chatter, bold partial shield and full cross, clear mintmark and assayer, dark gunmetal toning in recessed areas. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1788. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer TR (mid-
1630s). S-P27; KM-19a. 27.28 grams. About XF with silvery surfaces and
spots of dark coloration from unspecified salvage, bold partial shield with no doubling, most of HISPANIARVM visible, almost complete cross with some doubling. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
1789. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer TR
(mid-1630s). S-P27; KM-19a. 26.90 grams. Crudely struck XF on a rough planchet with partial shield and cross, bold mintmark and assayer, a few small spots of verdigris. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
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1790. Lot of five Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III and
IV, various assayers (where visible), most with quadrants of cross transposed. 133.11 grams total. All nicely detailed with bold
shields and full crosses, a few with minor marks but all generally choice. Estimate: $400-$600.
1791. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer M (large)
to left, rare, ex-Stallard. S-P2; KM-4.2; Cal-520. 12.32 grams. Typically broad, round flan with well-detailed full shield and cross-lions-castles, also full crown and some legend, the P-M to left bold, Fine with hole at top of cross, some spots of corrosion, toned in crevices. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $250-$375.
1800. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th
period), borders of x’s. S-P14; KM-4.3; Cal-525. 13.17 grams. AVF with mostly complete shield and cross possessing some central strike weakness (the former with old scrape at top right), bold mintmark and assayer (the latter a bit doubled), nice clear border of x’s especially on the reverse, dark gray-toned fields. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
1801. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer R
(curved leg), NGC AU 53, finest and only example in the NGC census. S-P15; KM-9; Cal-768. 13.32 grams. Nice full shield and cross
1792. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer L (1st
with good centering and some luster NGC #5965053-004. Estimate: $200-$300.
PA in obverse legend, full shield and cross with dark plum toning in the recessed areas. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. NGC #6271338005. Estimate: $350-$500.
(curved leg). S-P15; KM-9; Cal-768. 12.96 grams. Fine with slightly off-center and doubled design, scratches on cross, bold clear assayer, dark gray silver toning in fields. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
period), rare, NGC VF details / plugged. S-P3; KM-4.2; Cal-522. 13.45 grams. Nicely detailed piece with noted plugged hole along edge under
1802. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer R
1793. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B/L (1st period). S-P4; KM-4.2; Cal-unl. 13.43 grams. VF with test cut on reverse
1803. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer R
edge, okay strike on a broad circular flan with some minor flat areas, full shield and nearly complete cross, heavy gray toning with spotty dark spots on reverse. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
(curved leg). S-P15; KM-9; Cal-768. 13.00 grams. About VF with some flat areas covered in russet toning, clear mintmark and assayer, mostly complete shield and full cross (the latter quite doubled), some planchet crudity with natural edge splits. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
1794. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period). S-P4; KM-4.2; Cal-525. 13.63 grams. Choice VF+ with sharply
1804. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer RL (curved leg). S-P15; KM-9; Cal-768. 13.12 grams. Wildly doubled VF with
detailed almost complete shield and nice full cross (if somewhat doubled) with dancing lions, dark russet toned fields. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
interesting eight-pointed cross, distorted shield though clear assayer, plugged hole along edge to left of king’s name. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
1795. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (2nd 1805. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer Q. S-P17;
period). S-P6; KM-4.2; Cal-525. 13.64 grams. Richly toned choice XF with
sharply detailed complete shield and cross (if a bit doubled), weaker assayer B, note the looser-dot borders distinguishing 2nd period from 1st. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1796. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd
period). S-P10; KM-4.2; Cal-525. 12.54 grams. VF with bold full shield and cross, some surface corrosion and scratch in crown. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1797. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd
period). S-P10; KM-4.2; Cal-525. 13.01 grams. Crude VF with surface poros-
ity (possibly salvaged), full crown above partial shield, nearly complete cross with strong doubling. Estimate: $125-$200.
1798. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer A. S-P11;
KM-9; Cal-770. 13.52 grams. VF with clear mintmark and assayer, nearly complete shield and rather nice cross with some flat areas of strike weakness. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
1806. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer T,
quadrants of cross transposed. S-P21; KM-9. 13.07 grams. VF/XF with some staining on the obverse and probably salvaged, fair amount of strong shield and cross details. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1807. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer T,
quadrants of cross transposed. S-P21; KM-9. 13.36 grams. Fine+ with mintmark and assayer P*T and partial date 162(?), full shield and cross with some doubling, dark circulation cameo toning in fields. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
KM-4.2; Cal-527. 13.68 grams. Choice AU with substantial luster, nice full shield and cross with some doubling, partial king’s name visible in legend, struck with rusty dies as evidenced in fields around lower half of the shield, crack on edge as made. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1808. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer T. S-P21;
1799. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th
KM-9. 13.72 grams. Problem-free VF+ with distorted yet full shield from strike doubling, complete cross with minor doubling Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
period). S-P14; KM-4.2; Cal-525. 13.56 grams. VF with nice full shield plus bold king’s name in legend, doubled yet complete cross with “alien head” lions type formerly attributed to 3rd period. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
KM-9. 12.80 grams. VF with surface porosity from burial, clear assayer to left of partial shield, some cross detail with flatness from strike weakness. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
1809. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer T. S-P21;
1810. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (early 1620s), quadrants of cross transposed. S-P22; KM-17. 13.40 grams.
Choice AU with P*P to left of partial yet bold shield, full cross with wide doubling resulting in a third castle, irregular shape. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
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1811. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (early 1620s), quadrants of cross transposed. S-P22; KM-17. 13.00 grams.
1821. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer R below mintmark P to right, ex-Stallard. S-P1; KM-2.1; Cal-238. 3.21 grams.
1812. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (early 1620s), quadrants of cross transposed. S-P22; KM-17. 13.13 grams.
1822. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer B/L (1st period) below mintmark P to left, ex-Stallard. S-P4; KM-2.2; Cal-unl.
1813. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (mid-
with tiny castles but oversized flat lions, much legend, bold mintmarkassayer with tiny P and large B punched over an offset L, holed to right of cross. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $100-$150.
Fine with full P•P, nice full shield and cross, a few small edge splits as made, dark gray circulation cameo toning in the fields contrasting with lighter high points. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
VF with clear P•P and bold shield, corrosion on the reverse. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
1620s), quadrants of cross transposed. S-P23; KM-17. 13.32 grams.
VF struck on an unevenly thick planchet with P•P to left of complete and bold shield, full cross, some legend detail showing. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
Broad flan with good full shield, full P-R to right and open crown above (Stallard O3), full but slightly doubled cross-lions-castles (Stallard A), lightly toned Fine+ with areas of corrosion near edge. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
3.25 grams. Richly toned VF+ with choice full shield and cross, the latter
1823. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer L/M (1st period) below, mintmark P to left of monogram, rare, exStallard, ex-Karon. S-P3; KM-unl (1.2 for type); Cal-unl. 1.59 grams. Broad
1814. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer FR (ca. flan with full crown and much legend (DEI GRATIA on obverse), full
1640), struck with an 8R-sized shield. S-P28; KM-17a. 12.09 grams.
VF with an off-center obverse featuring a large, 8R-sized shield alongside normal sized mintmark and assayer P•FR, decent cross, some edge cracks as made. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
1815. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer FR (ca.
1640). S-P28; KM-17a. 10.95 grams. Fine+ with partial shield and cross due to off-center striking on a crude planchet with a lacuna on the edge, light tan encrustation all over. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
interiors, the mintmark bold but the assayer a bit of a mess with only the L clear but of an early style (die-match with Sellschopp #61), AVF with darkly contrasting toning, holed near edge. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Paul Karon collection (Ponterio auction of March 1990, lot 956). Estimate: $100-$150.
Pillars and Waves
1824. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1652 E post-transitional (Transitional Type VIII/B), 1-PH-6 at top. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1500. 26.05 grams. VF with scratches, a plugged hole above the cross, and
1816. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, (1649) O, crowned-? an attempted hole at 3 o’clock. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. countermark on cross. S-P35; KM-17b; Cal-1105. 12.18 grams. Full P-O
to left of full but off-center shield, bottom half of cross visible (also off-center) with deep but unidentifiable countermark above and what appears to be a reverse impression of same on shield side, VG with deep toning all over, small edge-split. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1817. Lot of three Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II
through IV, various assayers (where visible). 39.85 grams total.
Nice grouping of cobs with the two broader coins grading XF with strong design elements while the smaller 4R is about VF with light surface corrosion, all with minor planchet flaws as made. Estimate: $200-$300.
Estimate: $200-$300.
1825. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1717 Y. S-P43a; KM-31; Cal-1553.
27.05 grams. Around VF and struck on an unevenly thick planchet with partial yet bold design including a clear date and nice full cross, with plugged hole near edge. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
1826. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1720 Y. S-P43a; KM-31; Cal-1556.
26.57 grams. VF with clear pillars-side date and full cross, some surface marks on the pillars side, struck on a crude planchet with interesting little nodule of silver on the edge. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1818. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd pe- 1827. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1722 Y. S-P43a; KM-31; Cal-
riod). S-P10; KM-3.2; Cal-370. 6.51 grams. Sharply detailed XF+ with matte surfaces and tan sedimentation from prior burial, nice centered and clear shield and cross (both slightly doubled). Estimate: $100-$150.
1819. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd
period). S-P10; KM-3.2; Cal-370. 6.70 grams. Fine/VF with decent centering, some flat areas on the shield and cross, full king’s name and ordinal visible in the legend. Estimate: $100-$150.
1820. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer R below mintmark P to right, ex-Stallard. S-P1; KM-2.1; Cal-238. 3.29 grams.
Choice full shield and crown with bold denomination I to left and P-R to right (Stallard O2), full cross-lions-castles with distinctive Limastyle lion at lower left (Stallard F), nicely toned VF with tiny hole at bottom of shield / left of cross. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection. Estimate: $100-$150.
1558. 26.11 grams. VF with attempted hole above cross and plugged hole
below, some encrustation, full pillars with some doubling and clear date (scarce), partial yet bold cross. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1828. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1737 M.
S-P47; KM-R31a; Cal-1507. 26.27 grams. Holed AVF with hammer damage on cross side. Pedigreed to the Tempel Collection. Estimate: $700-$1,000.
1829. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1738 M. S-P47; KM-31a; Cal1576. 26.63 grams. Darkly toned VF+ with a plugged hole in the flat area
and some tooling in the fields, bold full pillars and nearly complete cross, two visible dates. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $150-$225.
1830. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1742 C. S-P49; KM-31a; Cal-
VF with surface corrosion on the cross side, struck on a very uneven and crude planchet though nicely detailed with full pillars and partial cross plus two clear dates. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $200-$300.
1583. 26.75 grams.
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1831. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1751 E. S-P51; KM-40; Cal-516.
27.75 grams. Gunmetal gray-toned XF with full pillars and cross plus
two dates visible. Estimate: $200-$300.
1832. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1754 C+q. S-P53; KM-40; Cal528. 26.99 grams. VF,
struck on a thick planchet with two dates visible, scratches on the cross side. Estimate: $200-$300.
1833. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1768 V-Y, ex-Bir.
S-P57;
VF+, crude, chunky, squarish flan with very bold cross-lions-castles and one full pillar, two drilled holes near top of cross and spots of reddish encrustation. Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection (Sedwick Auction 8, with original lot-tag 1502) with his tag. Estimate: $125-$200. KM-45; Cal-1145. 26.21 grams.
1845. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1736 E, NGC MS 62. S-P46; KM-29a; Cal-913. 6.51 grams. Lustrous
with well struck details, full pillars and cross plus two visible dates, second finest known in the NGC census. NGC #5965032-011. Estimate: $150-$225.
1846. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1736 E, NGC MS 61. S-P46;
KM-29a; Cal-913. 6.28 grams. Nearly complete pillars and cross, one full date between pillars, struck on a crude planchet with muted luster across its surfaces, tied with one other for third finest known in the NGC census. NGC #5965032-012. Estimate: $150-$225.
1847. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1736 E, NGC AU 58. S-P46; KM-29a; Cal-913. 6.93 grams. Lustrous and nicely struck with choice
complete pillars and cross (the latter slightly doubled), two dates visible.
1834. Lot of four Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales: 1654 E, 1658 NGC #5965032-013. Estimate: $150-$225. E, 1663 E and 1752 q. 104.53 grams total. Nice group of 8 reales, each 1848. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1743 C. S-P49; KM-29a; Cal-930. with at least two dates visible. Two of them are holed while the other two have light surface corrosion Estimate: $400-$600.
1835. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1702 Y. S-P43a; KM-30; Cal1154. 12.43 grams. Crudely plugged VF but with a clear date and assayer,
6.66 grams. Bold pillars and cross with light sediment on fields, two dates and assayers and mintmarks, AXF with uneven toning, not as chunky as most for this period. With old Cordry & Craig tag. Estimate: $150-$225.
1849. Lot of four Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales: 1656 E, 1742 P,
1836. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1703 Y. S-P43a; KM-30; Cal-1155.
1751 q, 176? V-(Y). 27.01 grams total. The three 1700s dated cobs are VF+ or better (one with a choice full cross) while the 1656 is a holed Fine with a full date and king’s ordinal in the legends Estimate: $200-$300.
1837. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1728 (M). S-P44; KM-30; Cal-
E, 1739 M, 1742 P. 27.74 grams total. All XF or so, struck on thick planchets with plenty of detail, the 1736 in particular has a choice full cross. Estimate: $200-$300.
full pillars, partial off-center cross. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $125-$200.
12.90 grams. VG with full date and assayer (if a bit doubled), some flat areas, darkly toned fields. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $175-$250. 1178. 13.30 grams. Fine+ with two full dates, nearly complete pillars and cross, grayish silver toning throughout. Estimate: $150-$225.
1838. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1732 M. S-P44; KM-30a; Cal-
1182. 13.47 grams. About VF with bold pillars side date and assayer, dark
and oxidized cross side, interesting partial clip on edge as made. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection. Estimate: $175-$250.
1850. Lot of four Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales: 1734 (E), 1736
1851. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1654 E, PH at top. S-P37a; KM-13; Cal-753. 2.62 grams. Attractively toned VF+ with choice full pillarsand-waves and cross, bold PH, two dates, three mintmarks and assayers. Estimate: $100-$150.
1852. Lot of six Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1R: 1655 E, 1674 E, 1682
S-P47; KM-30a; Cal-1196. 13.32 grams. Choice piece with two full dates and
V, 1683 V, 1684 VR, 1685 VR. 19.07 grams total. Generally Fine to upper VF, all decent examples with plenty of pillars and cross detail plus visible dates, the 1682 is holed at the top. Estimate: $150-$225.
1840. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1740 P. S-P48; KM-30a; Cal-1198.
World Coins (silver unless otherwise noted)
1839. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1739 M, NGC AU 58.
assayer’s initials, nearly complete pillars and cross, most of king’s name visible, small edge crack as made, second finest known in the NGC census. NGC #5965052-005. Estimate: $200-$300.
13.70 grams. XF piece struck on a crude and chunky planchet with light surface corrosion on the pillars side, two dates visible, somewhat scarce with this assayer. Estimate: $150-$225.
Bolivia (colonial) Busts
1841. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1741 P, NGC AU details / 1853. Potosí, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1776 JR, NGC
environmental damage. S-P48; KM-30a; Cal-1199. 13.42 grams. Lightly corroded yet high grade cob, made on a thick and crude planchet with some as made edge cracks, bold full pillars and clear date, cross a bit weak. NGC #5965052-008. Estimate: $200-$300.
AU details / cleaned. Janson-63.4; KM-55; Cal-1172. Lightly hairlined surfaces with gunmetal gray toning over subdued luster, popular date with US collectors (Yonaka-M8-76). Pedigreed to the Espinola collection (stated on label). NGC #5845269-007. Estimate: $200-$300.
1842. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1668 E. S-P37b; KM-24; Cal-385. 1854. Potosí, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1825 JL.
5.65 grams. About VF with a bulbous shaped planchet, full pillars and cross, two complete dates. Estimate: $125-$200.
Janson-86.15.2; KM-84; Cal-1394. 26.86 grams. AU with old scratches on bust,
dark gray toned centers with golden luster around the legends, popular
1843. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1686 VR. S-P40; KM-24; Cal- final date of colonial issue (but this double-assayer version believed to
419. 6.37 grams. Holed VG, struck on a broad flan with natural edge crack, full pillars and nearly complete cross with two dates visible plus the final two digits for the date in the legend. Estimate: $125-$200.
1844. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1733 E, NGC XF 45. S-P46;
KM-29a; Cal-910. 6.68 grams. Very nice pillar side detail with bold date, full
cross with weak date below, second finest known in the NGC census. NGC #5965032-008. Estimate: $150-$225.
have been struck under the Republic). Estimate: $125-$200.
1855. Potosí, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1825 J. Jan-
son-86.15.1; KM-84; ; Cal-1393. 26.52 grams. XF with surface hairlines, mostly untoned with hints of luster in the fields, much scarcer single-letter assayer and popular final date of colonial issue. Estimate: $125-$200.
1856. Potosí, Bolivia, bust 4 reales, Charles III, 1776 JR.
Janson-64.4; KM-54; Cal-933. 13.30 grams. VF with some hairlines, popular
date with US collectors. Estimate: $100-$150.
356
Bolivia (colonial) to Colombia (Republic of New Granada) 1857. Lot of two Potosí, Bolivia, bust 4 reales, Charles III,
1776 JR and PR. Janson-64.4, 64.5; KM-54; Cal-933, 934. Pairing of both
assayers for this popular year with US collectors. The 1776 JR is VG while the 1776 PR is Fine, both with surface hairlines and toning around the edges. Estimate: $200-$300.
Brazil (Empire)
1869. Brazil (Rio mint), 960 reis, Pedro I, 1824-R, struck over a Santiago, Chile, “volcano” peso dated 1817 (rare host). KM-368.1. 25.60 grams. Lustrous, problem-free AU with plenty of visible
host coin details on both sides to identify this rare type. Estimate:
1858. Lot of two Potosí, Bolivia, bust 2 reales, Charles III, $200-$300.
1776 JR and PR. Janson-65.4, 65.5; KM-53; Cal-717, 718. Pairing of both
assayers for this popular year with US collectors. Both with minor hairlines and grading around VG/Fine (the PR example a bit nicer). Estimate: $200-$300.
1859. Potosí, Bolivia, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1808 PJ, PCGS
MS 63.
Janson-79.21.2; KM-70; Cal-484. Bold Mint State details with mottled blue and red toning over fields with subdued luster, much nicer than usually seen and the second finest example listed in the PCGS census. PCGS #39227832. Estimate: $150-$225.
Chile (colonial)
1870. Santiago, Chile, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV (bust
of Charles III), 1805 FJ, rare. Cal-1775; KM-54. 26.95 grams. About AU with flashy fields, previously cleaned. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000.
Chile (Republic)
1871. Santiago, Chile, gold 20 pesos, 1976, vines and ban-
ner below arms, NGC MS 68, finest known in NGC census.
KM-188. Far
Bolivia (Republic)
1860. Potosí, Bolivia, gold 2 scudos, 1834 LM, PCGS AU
details / tooled. KM-101. Rare 2-year type with bust of Simón Bolívar
in military uniform. Cleaning hairlines and marks in the fields, bold design elements with thin edge crack (as made) as well as planchet adjustment lines across the reverse. PCGS #28116925 Estimate: $400-$600.
and away the sole finest seen by NGC with the next finest being a group of MS 66 graded pieces and also beating out the finest seen (MS65) at PCGS. Exceptional satin surfaces with pink-gold hues on the centers. NGC #5897426-005. Estimate: $150-$225.
Colombia (colonial) Gold
1861. Potosí, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1845 R, NGC AU 53. KM-103. 1872. Bogotá, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, Nicely detailed and minimally circulated crown sized coin with dark gold and gray toning, struck on crude planchet with some stress marks in the silver at the center. NGC #5965032-001 (note: scratch in holder at top). Estimate: $100-$150.
1862. Potosí, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1860 FJ, Bolívar facing left, “400 Gs” in legend. KM-138.6. 19.87 grams. Richly toned XF/AU with
a few wispy hairlines on the obverse. Estimate: $50-$75.
1863. Large lot of thirteen Potosí, Bolivia, 8 soles, various
Bolívar busts, dates as follows: 1827 JM, 1828 JM, 1829 JM, 1835 LM, 1837 LM (2), 1838 LM, 1839 LM (2), 1840 LR (2), 1841 LR, 1850 FM. 349.21 grams total. Most around VF to XF, a few with surfaces marks, graffiti, or encrustation. Estimate: $300-$450.
1864. Large lot of ten Potosí, Bolivia, 8 soles, laureate Bolívar
busts, dated 1859-63.
Grades range around VF to XF with a few slightly better, one example holed at top and KM-138.6. 198.27 grams total.
others with problems like cleaning and damage. Estimate: $200-$300.
1865. Potosí, Bolivia, 4 soles, 1854 MJ, NGC UNC details / cleaned.
Sharply detailed with hairlined surfaces. NGC #5965006-005. Estimate: $40-$60. KM-123.2.
1795 JJ.
KM-62.1. 27.06 grams. Nicely detailed XF/AU with minor marks in the fields. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
1873. Popayán, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1819 FM, off-center double struck error, NGC UNC details / cleaned. Restrepo-128.33; KM-66.2; Cal-1824. 27.06
grams. Interesting off-center second strike error on the obverse leading
to distortions in the legends and design (giving the king a prominent double chin!), sharp details and with surface hairlines in the fields. NGC #5965226-005. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
1874. Bogotá, Colombia, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1776 JJ. Restrepo-52.12; KM-48.1; Cal-1456. 3.32 grams. VF with some marks above bust, popular date with US collectors. Estimate: $200-$300.
1875. Popayán, Colombia, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1792 JJ. Restrepo-84.2; KM-56.2; Cal-1198. 3.39 grams. XF, previously mounted in jewelry. Estimate: $200-$300.
1876. Bogotá, Colombia, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII
(bust of Charles IV), 1811 JJ. Restrepo-122.7; KM-64.1; Cal-1547. 3.28 grams. XF with two small scratches above the crown, deep golden toning around the legends and details. Estimate: $200-$300.
1866. Potosí, Bolivia, 4 soles, 1855 MJ, NGC AU details / 1877. Bogotá, Colombia, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII cleaned. KM-123.2. Minor circulation wear and cleaning, planchet flaw along obverse edge. NGC #5965006-004. Estimate: $40-$60.
1867. Potosí, Bolivia, 4 soles, 1857 FJ, NGC UNC details /
reverse cleaned. KM-123.2. Bright and silvery with hairlines from light cleaning. NGC #5965006-003. Estimate: $40-$60.
1868. Large lot of 25 Potosí and La Paz, Bolivia, 4 soles,
various Bolívar busts, dated 1830 and 1854-59. 333.49 grams
total. Generally around VF to AU, a few with hairlines or cleaning but no major problems. Estimate: $300-$450.
(bust of Charles IV), 1814 JF. Restrepo-122.15; KM-64.1; Cal-1552. 3.39 grams. VF with a few faint hairlines on the obverse and rich gold toned
fields. Estimate: $200-$300.
Colombia (Republic of New Granada) 1878. Bogotá, Colombia, 2 reales, 1848, NGC AU 55. Restre-
po-190.3; KM-105. Beautiful
rainbow toning over semi-lustrous surfaces, very nice eye appeal. NGC #5928785-004. Estimate: $150-$225.
1879. Bogotá, Colombia, 2 reales, 1850, NGC AU 53.
Retrepo-191.2; KM-109. Gorgeous sunset toning with dark blue hues around
the edges, substantial luster throughout. NGC #5928785-005. Estimate: $150-$225.
357
Cuba (under Spain) to Great Britain
Cuba (under Spain)
1880. Lot of three Cuba (Trinidad / Santiago / Principe), 2 reales, star-in-lattice countermarks (1841) on various Spanish hosts: Madrid, 4 reales de vellón, Joseph Napoleon, 1810 AI; Catalunya (Reus or Tarragona), 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1810 SF; Catalunya (Mallorca), 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1812 SF.
16.57 grams total. All circulated with bold countermarks on Good to VG host coins, verdigris on the two 2 reales while the 4 reales is holed at the top, popular Caribbean coinage type. Estimate: $200-$300.
Cuba (Republic)
1881. Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia mint), gold 20 pesos, 1915, José Martí, NGC MS 61. KM-21. Bright cartwheel luster,
some bagmarks, popular highest denomination from this series designed by US Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber. NGC #5907694-001. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
1882. Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia mint), gold 10 pesos, 1915, José Martí, NGC AU 58. KM-20. Lustrous example with very light circulation surface friction for the grade. NGC #3704499-002. Estimate: $600-$900.
1887. Lot of two Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, copper 4 maravedís, Charles-Joanna, assayer oF to left, denomination oIIII to right, mintmark S-P. S-SD1; Cal-35. 6.01 grams
total. Both choice, around XF or slightly better with sharp central design
details, some edge cracks as made on one of them. One pedigreed to the Jess Peters auction of February 1971 (lot 1052). Estimate: $75-$110.
Dominican Republic
1888. Dominican Republic, 1/2 peso, 1961, NGC MS 66, ex-Rudman. KM-21. Brilliant Gem with flashy cartwheel luster across
smooth fields. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #5715572-051. Estimate: $125-$200.
1889. Dominican Republic, copper-nickel piefort 50 centavos, 1986, NGC MS 67 (“top pop”), ex-Rudman. KM-P22.
Brilliant and watery surfaces (more apt to call this a Specimen strike rather than Mint State), tied with only one other for finest known in the NGC census. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #3070367-005. Estimate: $200-$300.
1890. Dominican Republic, copper-nickel piefort 25 centavos, 1986, NGC MS 66, ex-Rudman. KM-P21. Glossy, mirror-like surfaces with radial rainbow toning, more appropriately called a Speci-
1883. Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia mint), “star” peso, men rather than Mint State. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic 1933, NGC MS 61.
KM-15.2. Bright piece with nice original mint luster and faint gold toning in the fields, some surface chatter for the grade, popular design. NGC #6080704-005. Estimate: $100-$150.
Cabinet. NGC #4476924-054. Estimate: $200-$300.
El Salvador
1884. Cuba, proof “souvenir” peso (“Bay of Pigs” exile is- 1891. El Salvador, 10 centavos, 1892 CAM, NGC AU details / sue), 1965, lettered edge, NGC PF 67 Ultra Cameo. KM-XM6.
Gem proof with frosty design elements against deep mirror fields, spot of red-gold toning along the reverse rim, scarce issue struck as a fundraiser 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 incuse lettering on edge EN MEMORIA LA BAHIA DE LOS COCHINOS 1961 1965 (In Memory of the Bay of Pigs 1961-1965), apparently scarcer than the reeded-edge variety (a plain-edge version also known). NGC #5913131-006. Estimate: $200-$300.
Denmark
1885. Denmark (Copenhagen mint), gold 12 mark (courant ducat), Frederik V, 1760 W-VH, NGC AU details / cleaned.
KM-587.3. 3.07 grams. Sharply struck, high AU piece with flashy, almost
prooflike fields containing wispy hairlines, scarce type. NGC #6268663012. Estimate: $300-$450.
Dominican Republic (under Spain)
1886. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, copper 4 mara-
vedís, Charles-Joanna, assayer F to left, denomination IIII to right, mintmark S-P. S-SD1; Cal-35. 3.47 grams. Choice XF example
and quite difficult to find this nice with bold designs in the center and much of the legend visible, very mild surface corrosion as is typical for the type and understandable given the metal composition and age. Estimate: $200-$300.
cleaned. KM-110. Lustrous example with some light scattered hairlines, faint champagne toning in the fields and darker hues on the high points, scarce one year type. NGC #5965265-002. Estimate: $100-$150.
1892. El Salvador, copper 1 centavo, 1892, NGC AU 58 BN.
KM-108. Chocolate brown surfaces with light rub on the high points for
the grade, rims nicely struck up on both sides (an uncommon quality for this type). NGC #5965265-001. Estimate: $100-$150.
Germany
1893. Germany (Weimar Republic), 3 reichsmark, 1928 D,
Dinkelsbühl, NGC UNC details / cleaned. KM-59. Struck to commemorate the 1,000th anniversary of the founding of the city of Dinkelsbühl and the most difficult of the 3 mark commemorative series. NGC #5962267-008. Estimate: $200-$300.
Great Britain
1894. England (London mint), groat, Henry VIII (1509-47),
first coinage (1509-26, portrait of Henry VII), mintmark crowned portcullis (ca. 1510-12). Sp-2316. 3.10 grams. Nicely
struck VF with bold details, graphite toning throughout. Estimate: $200-$300.
1895. England (London mint), threepence, Elizabeth I, 1568, mintmark coronet. Sp-2567. 1.38 grams. VF+ with dark gray silver
toning, no problems. Estimate: $100-$150.
1896. England (London mint), shilling, James I (fourth bust), 1605, mintmark coronet. Sp-2655; KM-14. 5.71 grams. Toned VF with
natural edge crack. Estimate: $125-$200.
358
Great Britain to Haiti 1897. England (London mint), sixpence, James I (fourth 1907. Guatemala, 4 reales, 1894-H, NGC MS 63. KM-168.2. bust), 1605, mintmark trefoil. Sp-2658; KM-48. 2.78 grams. Around VF with a few old scratches on bust, richly toned. Estimate: $100-$150.
Brilliant, lustrous surfaces paired with well struck details, only two finer in the NGC census. NGC #5928785-041. Estimate: $100-$150.
1898. England (London mint), sixpence, James I (fourth 1908. Guatemala, 25 centavos, 1892, small letters, NGC AU
bust), 1608, mintmark coronet. Sp-2658; KM-48. 2.73 grams. XF+ with light surface porosity, full king’s bust visible, dark gunmetal toned. Estimate: $125-$200.
1899. Great Britain, proof gold sovereign, 1979, in original Royal Mint box. KM-919. Box: 3-1/4” x 3-1/4”. Gem proof, mintage of 50,000 coins. Estimate: $400-$600.
1900. Great Britain, proof gold 3-coin set dated 1983 in original Royal Mint box: 2 pounds, sovereign, and half sovereign. KM-923, 919, 922. Box: 6-1/4” x 3-1/4”. All gem proofs. Estimate:
$1,250-$2,000.
55, finest and only known example in NGC census. KM-209.2.
Bright silver surfaces with no toning, much rarer variety than the large letters type from the same date with this being the sole example of the type seen by NGC and none on the PCGS census. NGC #5928785035. Estimate: $200-$300.
1909. Guatemala (struck at the Heaton Mint, England), copper-nickel 1 real, 1910, NGC MS 65 (“top pop”). KM-177. Beautifully rainbow toned Gem example with strong design details, tied with three others for finest known in the NGC census. NGC #5928785010. Estimate: $150-$225.
1901. Great Britain, proof gold 3-coin set dated 1986 in 1910. Guatemala, 1/2 real, 1873 P, NGC AU 50, KM Plate
original Royal Mint box with COA and tag: 2 pounds, sovereign, and half sovereign. KM-947, 943, 942. Box: 6-1/4” x 3-1/4”. All gem proofs. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
1902. Great Britain, proof gold 3-coin set dated 1986 in
original Royal Mint box with COA and tag: 2 pounds, sovereign, and half sovereign. KM-947, 943, 942. Box: 6-1/4” x 3-1/4”. All gem proofs. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
(stated on label), finest and only known example in NGC census. KM-147. Scarcer second date of a two year series with a mintage of only 35,000 coins. Bold details with minimal circulation evidence, light yellow toning around the rims, the sole example listed on the NGC census (no examples on the PCGS census). Plate Coin in the KrauseMishler Standard Catalog references. NGC #5928785-022. Estimate: $100-$150.
1911. Guatemala, 1/2 real, 1893, large wreath and small date,
Guatemala (colonial)
NGC MS 65 (“top pop”). KM-164. Exceptional quality for the type
Pillars
1903. Guatemala, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1771 P, NGC VF details / cleaned. Cal-802; KM-26. Decent strike for this slightly crude type with complete and bold design elements, hairlines in fields from cleaning with faint red-orange toning highlights. NGC #4632478-009. Estimate: $300-$450.
Busts
with substantial luster in the fields draped with light pink toning, very well struck details along with some die clash evidence, tied with one other for finest known in NGC census. NGC #5928785-009. Estimate: $200-$300.
1912. Guatemala, 1/2 real, 1894, NGC MS 66 (“top pop”).
KM-165. Gem quality coin with bright cartwheel luster across silvery untoned surfaces, tied with two others for finest known in the NGC census. NGC #5928785-015. Estimate: $150-$225.
1913. Guatemala, 1/4 quetzal, 1949/8, NGC MS 64 (“top 1904. Guatemala, 1 real proclamation medal, Charles IV, pop”). KM-243.2. Popular Quetzal bird design, truly choice example with
1789.
Medina-171; Herrera-148; Grove-C82a; Fonrobert-7189. 2.89 grams.
Obverse: bust of Charles IV facing right with legend CAROL.IV. / .D.G.HISP.ET IN / .REG. encircling; Reverse: rider with sword thrust overhead on galloping horse over two mountains, legend .S.P.Q.NG. PRO / CLAMAT.18NOV.1789. encircling; Edge: reeded. VF with typical hole at top. Estimate: $125-$200.
Guatemala (Central American Republic)
faint rainbow toning over lustrous, almost prooflike fields, tied with only one other for finest known in the NGC census. NGC #5928785-021. Estimate: $150-$225.
1914. Guatemala (struck at the Royal Mint, London), 10 centavos de quetzal, 1936, NGC MS 66 (“top pop”). KM239.2. Brilliant surfaces with faint gold toning, tied with two others for finest known in the NGC census (none on the PCGS census). NGC #5928785-013. Estimate: $150-$225.
1915. Guatemala (struck at the Philadelphia Mint), brass 2 1905. Guatemala (Central American Republic), 8 reales, 1828 centavos de quetzal, 1943, NGC MS 65+, finest known in NGC M, NGC XF 45.
KM-4. Richly toned and well detailed, with some central weakness and wear and marks, rims weak (as made), but overall attractive for the grade. NGC #5928785-045. Estimate: $200-$300.
census. KM-237. Exceptionally well struck with sharp design elements and smooth fields covered in rich golden brass toning, scarcer first year of a two year type. NGC #5928785-017. Estimate: $150-$225.
Guatemala (Republic)
Haiti
on a Lima, Peru, 1 sol, 1871 YJ, NGC AU 58 C/S UNC standard. KM-224. Flashy white and lustrous but with hairlines and light
NGC MS 64, ex-Rudman. KM-15.2. Nearly prooflike luster and frosty details, also sharply struck on a broad flan, rather brilliant and attractive (head variety not noted on label). Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. NGC #2795201-030. Estimate: $200-$300.
1906. Guatemala, 1 peso, “1/2 real” counterstamp of 1894 1916. Haiti, 25 centimes, AN 14 (1817), Petion (small head), marks on Liberty side (also some weakness in legend on that side), the counterstamp curiously applied upside-down relative to the host. NGC #5929023-002. Estimate: $100-$150.
359
Honduras to Peru (colonial)
Honduras
1924. Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III,
1917. Honduras (struck at the Philadelphia Mint), copper
1 centavo de lempira, 1935, NGC MS 66 RB (“top pop”).
KM-77.1. Beautifully
toned with purple highlights and pink fields with bright cartwheel luster showing through, tied with one other Red-Brown example and another one designated Brown on the NGC census. NGC #6272344-013. Estimate: $100-$150.
India
1788 FM, mintmark and assayer facing rim. Cal-2000; KM-156.1a.
26.92 grams. Third and final year for this type with mintmark and as-
sayer facing the rim as seen exclusively in 1772 as well as part of 1773 and 1788 mintages. VF with surface hairlines across the bust, pale gold color with bright original mint luster around the legends. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
1925. Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1807 TH, mintmark oM over inverted mintmark.
Cal-
Cleaned XF with sharp rims, clear and very interesting correction of an erroneously inverted mintmark. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000. 1654; KM-159. 26.97 grams.
Jaipur
1918. Jaipur, Indian Princely States, Nazarana rupee, Man Singh II, dually dated RY18 and 1939, in the name of George VI, NGC MS 65, ex-Lissner collection. KM-196. Gem uncirculated
with mottled brown and blue cartwheel toning in the bordering wreath. Pedigreed to the Lissner collection. NGC #3831527-042. Estimate: $200-$300.
Italian States
1926. Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1779 FF. Cal-1397; KM-118.2. 3.34 grams. AXF with light hairlines and red-
gold toning around the legends on the obverse. Estimate: $200-$300.
Pillars
1927. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1752
Lucca and Piombino
MF. Cal-477; KM-104.1. 26.77 grams. XF with whizzed fields, starting to tone inwards from the rims with vibrant rainbow toning, very popular type. Estimate: $200-$300.
franchi, Elisa Bonaparte and Felice Baciocchi, 1808/7, NGC AU details / reverse spot removed. KM-24.1. Sharply struck, AU+
1928. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1753 MF. Cal-479; KM-104.1. 27.00 grams. Cleaned AXF, light tan toned
1919. Lucca and Piombino (Italian States), Florence mint, 5
details with light wear and dark rainbow toned surfaces with some marks, particularly around a streak on the reverse. NGC #6268663-004. Estimate: $150-$225.
highlights on the reverse fields, rims a bit crude as made, very popular design. Estimate: $200-$300.
1929. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Philip V, 1742 M.
Venice-Palma Nova
Cal-826; KM-85. 6.63 grams. Richly toned XF+ with some marks and dents,
leone I, 1814, NGC AU details / obverse damage. KM-C2. Struck as siege coinage by the French occupiers of Palmanova while defending against the Austrian besiegers, thus a bit crude with some strike weakness in the legends yet other parts of the design struck up well, spot of edge damage at 7 o’clock on the obverse. NGC #5962267-010. Estimate: $200-$300.
Mexico (Revolutionary)
1920. Italy (Palmanova mint), copper 50 centesimi, Napo-
Mexico (colonial)
adjustment lines across the waves on the obverse, Yonaka-M-2-42 and Gilboy-M-2-14. Estimate: $100-$150.
1930. Oaxaca, Mexico, provisional 1 peso, 1915, no TM,
PCGS MS64. KM-740.1. Flashy and nicely detailed despite the crude striking with bold legends and design, spotty gold toning around the rims. PCGS #38316150. Estimate: $100-$150.
Peru (colonial)
Gold
Gold
1921. Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Philip V, 1931. Lima, Peru, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1758/7
1745/4 MF. Cal-unl (Type 298); KM-148. 27.08 grams. AU with a plugged
hole at the top, the scarce overdate noted by small tine above 5 in date. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
1922. Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Philip V,
1746/5 MF, NGC XF details / cleaned. Cal-2251; KM-148. Scarce
JM, NGC AU details / mount removed. Cal-773; KM-59.2. Cleaned surfaces with some tooling on the reverse fields, natural planchet flaw above king’s bust, red-gold toning around the legends, scarce type. NGC #6272089-004. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
1932. Lima, Peru, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1788 IJ.
type coin with surfaces at center a little shiny from light cleaning but not excessively so, reddish gold toning around the legends. NGC #6272089003. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
Cal-1953; KM-82.1a. 27.74 grams. Lustrous AU+, previously mounted in jewelry with some hairlines. Estimate: $1,500-$2,250.
1923. Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III,
Cal-1095; KM-89. 3.30 grams. VG,
1772 FM, NGC AU details / reverse cleaned. Cal-1998; KM-156.1.
Lustrous AU with hairlines along the right half of the reverse, desirable first year of issue for this three year type with both mintmark and assayer facing the rim (see following lot for an example of the final year for the type). NGC #5961237-001. Estimate: $2,500-$3,750.
1933. Lima, Peru, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1801 IJ. scarce type. Estimate: $200-$300.
Pillars
1934. Lima, Peru, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1767 JM, dot
over left mintmark only, NGC XF 40. Cal-1027; KM-A64.2. Minor circulation wear, steel gray toning over muted luster, popular design. NGC #4825029-005. Estimate: $300-$450.
360
Peru (colonial) to Switzerland
Busts
1935. Lima, Peru, bust 2 reales, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1790 IJ, “R2” error. Cal-570; KM-85.1.
6.22 grams. Toned AVF with scuff-marks on the bust, scarce two-year error. Estimate: $100-$150.
Peru (Republic)
1936. Lima, Peru, copper 1 centavo, 1944, straight CEN-
TAVO, NGC MS 63 BN, finest and only example in NGC census. KM-208a. Deep chocolate brown color with hint of luster, just a couple small bagmarks, scarce variety with CENTAVO horizontal and not curved. NGC #5929023-004. Estimate: $150-$225.
Scotland
1937. Scotland (Edinburgh mint), billon bawbee (sixpence),
Mary, first period (1542-58), NGC VF 35. Sp-5432. Full details,
lustrous surfaces (more like XF by today’s standards), the M-R and legends particularly bold. NGC #2033911-013. Estimate: $125-$200.
Spain (Special Issue Struck for New World Use)
1944. Lot of three Seville, Spain, 1/2R, Ferdinand-Isabel, various assayers and varieties. 4.29 grams total. One piece is a choice
AU with bold details and some luster if a bit wavy while the other two are closer to XF and lightly corroded from past burial though still possessing decent details. Estimate: $125-$200.
Gold / Philip V
1945. Madrid, Spain, gold milled 1 escudo, Philip V, 1723 A,
NGC UNC details / scratched. Cal-1709; KM-312; Fr-261. Bold design
details, obverse struck a little off-center with rims a bit crude as made, tooling in the fields between the cross and tressures. NGC #5947444004. Estimate: $600-$900.
Gold / Charles III
1946. Seville, Spain, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1776/5
CF. Cal-1263; KM-415.2. XF+ with slight bend in the planchet and minor surface marks, as made planchet adjustment lines across bust. Estimate: $200-$300.
Gold / Ferdinand VII
1947. Madrid, Spain, gold bust 4 escudos, 1815 GJ, PCGS AU55, finest known in the PCGS census. Cal-1710; KM-484; Fr-312.
Ferdinand-Isabel
Lightly circulated with some surface hairlines near the truncation of the bust. PCGS #38637140. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
copper 4 maravedís, Ferdinand-Isabel, rare. Cal-Type 29. 5.54 grams.
VII, 1822 SR Cal-1641; KM-564.2. 6.62 grams VF with some wispy hair-
1938. Seville, Spain (special issue struck for the New World), 1948. Madrid, Spain, gold bust 80 reales de vellón, Ferdinand Dark and corroded VF with most of legends (Gothic) clear but centers weaker, off-center strike. Estimate: $200-$300.
lines, first year of issue for this two year type. Estimate: $200-$300.
Gold / Alfonso XII
1939. Burgos, Spain (special issue struck for the New World), 1949. Madrid, Spain, gold 25 pesetas, Alfonso XII, 1877
copper 2 maravedís, Ferdinand-Isabel, ermines flanking F-Y, rare. Cal-69. 2.62 grams. Well-detailed and darkly toned XF with light
surface pitting and two light clips in edge, the Gothic legends nearly full and readable. Estimate: $200-$300.
Spain
DE-M, with 18-77 inside six-point stars, NGC AU 53. Cal-58;
KM-673. Lustrous example with light surface friction from brief circulation. NGC #3727099-004. Estimate: $300-$450.
Philip V
1950. Madrid, Spain, milled 8 reales, Philip V, 1730 JF, NGC
Ferdinand-Isabel
XF details / cleaned.
1940. Seville, Spain, 2 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, mintmark S to left, denomination ii to right, assayer * on reverse. Cal-516.
6.68 grams. Toned Fine with light surface porosity, most of crown bold,
interior details readable. Estimate: $125-$200.
1941. Seville, Spain, 1 real, Ferdinand-Isabel, three-dot col-
umns flanking shield, mintmark S on reverse. Cal-411. 3.31 grams.
Choice AU with doubled yet full design and plentiful Latin legend detail, lustrous surfaces, difficult to find this nice. Estimate: $100-$150.
1942. Lot of three Seville, Spain, 1R, Ferdinand-Isabel, assayer *, various varieties. 8.94 grams total. All steely gray in color
Cal-1351; KM-336.2. Boldly detailed coin with cleaned surfaces and some marks, scratch on the crown. NGC #6096970007. Estimate: $300-$450.
Alfonso XII
1951. Barcelona, Spain, copper 10 céntimos, Alfonso XII,
1874 OM, NGC MS 64 BN. Cal-8; KM-675. Gorgeous peacock toning over lustrous brown surfaces, virtually no marks or wear, tied with three others for finest in NGC census. NGC #2852137-007. Estimate: $200-$300.
Switzerland
with light surface corrosion from land burial, generally XF or better with some areas of bold details on each (particularly on the shields). Estimate: $150-$225.
1952. Switzerland, Canton of Neuchâtel, copper pattern 2 francs, Alexandre Berthier, 1814/3, rare, NGC proof details / altered color. KM-Pn14; VG-2351. With edge lettering reading POIDS
VF, struck on a broad planchet with weak centers though plenty of legend detail visible (weak but certain mintmark T below yoke), vibrant rainbow toning in the fields. Estimate: $100-$150.
pattern with a clear overdate plus a thin die crack completely going through the obverse, artificially toned surfaces, rare in any form. NGC #5962267-007. Estimate: $200-$300.
1943. Toledo, Spain, 1/2 real, Ferdinand-Isabel, no assayer. DIX / GRAMMES / TITRE / NEUF DIX / IEMES. Sharply detailed Cal-281. 1.63 grams.
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Tunisia to Venezuela
Tunisia
1953. Tunisia (French Protectorate), essai silver 20 francs, Ahmad Pasha Bey, AH1358 // 1939, Paris Mint, NGC MS 66, finest known in NGC census. KM-E23; Lec-370. Exceptionally
well struck with sharp details and lustrous, mirror fields, more appropriately designated as a Specimen strike rather than Mint State. NGC #4668540-012. Estimate: $200-$300.
1954. Tunisia (French Protectorate), specimen essai 10 francs,
Ahmad Pasha Bey, AH1358 // 1939, Paris Mint, PCGS SP65.
KM-265; Lec-333. Sharply struck design details rising above prooflike fields,
an absolute Gem piece. PCGS #33520927. Estimate: $200-$300.
1955. Tunisia (French Protectorate), aluminum-bronze piefort 5 francs essai, Muhammad al-Amin Bey, AH1365 // 1946, Paris Mint, NGC MS 63. KM-PE5; Lec-310. Scarce piefort essai with a mintage of 104 pieces, rich golden toned surfaces and watery mirror-like fields (should be graded as a Specimen rather than Mint State). NGC #3808698-006. Estimate: $200-$300.
Turkey
1956. Turkey, 60 para, Mahmud II, AH1223 // 18 (1825),
NGC MS 65, finest known in NGC census. KM-580. Choice piece
with sharp, very well struck details and bright lustrous centers encircled by colorful rainbow toning around the edges, surpasses the only other example (MS 63) on the NGC census and the sole example (AU58) on the PCGS census. NGC #3735792-002. Estimate: $200-$300.
Venezuela
Netherlands
1960. Netherlands, large cast bronze heart-shaped medal, ca. early 1900s, serviceman and lady. 79.2x107.8mm. This risqué
medal appears innocuous on the front, with a uniformed soldier walking alongside a Dutch woman, but turn it over and it’s revealed that the soldier has lifted her dress up! Crudely cast using solid bronze, believed to be made around World War I or just after. Estimate: $100-$150.
U.S. Coins, Medals, Tokens and Paper Money Silver
Dollars
1961. USA (San Francisco Mint), Morgan silver dollar, 1878-
S, NGC MS 63. Bright untoned silver surfaces with ample cartwheel luster, popular first year of issue for the Morgan dollar series. NGC #6263231-001. Estimate: $80-$120.
1962. USA (New Orleans Mint), Morgan silver dollar, 1885-
O, PCGS MS64. Very lustrous fields with frostiness across Liberty and the eagle. PCGS #11955656. Estimate: $80-$120.
1963. USA (New Orleans Mint), Morgan silver dollar, 1898-
O, NGC MS 65. Smooth satiny surfaces with a few minor bagmarks, some golden and purple hues around the rims, a little tougher to find this date in MS 65 and above given how bagmarked most examples are. NGC #6263233-001. Estimate: $100-$150.
1957. Venezuela (struck at the Brussels mint), 5 bolivares, 1964. USA (Philadelphia Mint), Morgan silver dollar, 1900, 1879, NGC AU details / obverse scratched.
Graytoned, bagmarked surfaces with old scratch over the bust and another in the field behind, desirable first year of issue. NGC #5965265-004. Estimate: $500-$750. KM-Y24.1.
1958. Venezuela (struck at the Paris mint), 10 centavos, 1876-
A, serifed A, NGC AU details / cleaned. KM-Y13.1. Second and far
scarcer date for this two-year type, hairlined surfaces with faint orange toning. NGC #5965265-003. Estimate: $100-$150.
Medals and Decorations Great Britain
1959. Great Britain, gilt copper medal, 1814, William Pitt (the Younger) memorial, by T. Wyon Jr. BHM-786. 54.26 grams;
54mm. William Pitt (the Younger) (May 28, 1759—Jan. 23, 1806) became the youngest Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1783 at the age of 23, holding the title from then until 1801 after which he reassumed office in 1804 until his death in 1806. He was renowned for his effective administration and handling of both domestic and foreign politics; he is considered to be among the best of British Prime Ministers. Obverse: high relief bust of Pitt at the center with RT. HONBLE WILLIAM PITT above and 1814 below truncation; Reverse: text memorializing Pitt and his life in politics; Edge: smooth. UNC with hairlines in the fields. Estimate: $125-$200.
PCGS MS64. Brilliant Mint State piece with flashy luster and very faint russet toning along the rims. PCGS #11696797. Estimate: $100$150.
Paper Money
Confederate States
1965. Lot of four Confederate notes of Sept. 2, 1861: $100, serial 19041, plate 7; $20, serial 3516, plate 13; $20, serial 64638; $5, serial 29077. T-13, T-18 (two), T-37. The $100 is the best of
the group and grades VF while the other three notes are closer to VG or Fine; one of the $20s has backed cut cancellations, the other with small internal splits, and the $5 with some edge damage. Estimate: $100-$150.
1966. Lot of five Confederate notes of 1862: $100, June 18,
1862, serial 9050; $100, Nov. 24, 1862, serial 68879; $10, Sept. 2, 1862, serial 35484; $2, June 2, 1862, serial 26578; $1, June 2, 1862, serial 23696. T-39, T-41, T-46, T-42, T-44. The two $100
notes are solid VF examples, one of which bears desirable 1864- and 1865-dated interest stamps from Tallahassee; the other three notes are around VG to low Fine. A few with light staining, pinholes, or pencil annotations but no major problems. Estimate: $125-$200.
1967. Lot of three Confederate notes of Dec. 2, 1862: $50,
serial 73419, inverted CSA watermark; $20, serial 69115; $10, serial 3975. T-50, T-51, T-52, T-53. The $50 is a nice VF with single pen
annotation on the reverse while the other three notes are generally about Fine or VG, some stains and a hole noted on the $10. The $50 is pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 22, with original lot-tag 1351. Estimate: $125-$200.
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1968. Lot of six Confederate notes of April 6, 1863: $10, serial 72567, November 1863 overprint; $10, serial 5751, February 1864 overprint; $5, serial 17073, October 1863 overprint; $2, serial 29879; $1, serial 17529; 50 cents, serial 86825. T-59 (two),
T-60, T-61, T-62, T-63. Most notes are VG to Fine with cut cancellations on
the $10s and a tape repair on the $2, the 50 cents note is UNC with bold embossing. Estimate: $125-$200.
1969. Lot of three Confederate notes of Feb. 17, 1864: $20,
Venezuela
1975. Uncut pair of Venezuela, Banco Central, 2 bolivares, 5-10-1989, serials CH8765000 and CH8715000, with red SPECIMEN overprints, ex-Rudman. SCWPM-69s. UNC with light
handling along the bottom margin, interesting doubled SPECIMEN overprint on the bottom note. Pedigree to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. Estimate: $100-$150.
Ancient Coins
serial 35254; $5, serial 33266; $5, serial 37965. T-67, T-69 (two).
Around Fine+ to low VF, residue and small hole noted on the $20. Estimate: $80-$120.
World Paper Money
Ancient Greek Caria
1976. Caria, Rhodes, AR didrachm, 394-304 BC, Helios /
Colombia
1970. Lot of five Bogotá, Colombia notes: Banco Nacional
de Colombia, 10 centavos, 5-8-1885, serial 933411; Banco Nacional de la República de Colombia, 1 peso, 4-5-1895, series L, serial 771086; 20 centavos, 30-9-1900, series II, serial 126724; 20 centavos, 30-9-1900, series II, serial 95644; 10 centavos, 2-1-1893, serial 475823. Colorful grouping of late
1800s and Thousand Days’ War small denomination notes, all around VF or so, a few with minor problems like staining or tears in the margins but nothing major. Estimate: $100-$150.
1971. Lot of two Colombia Thousand Days’ War notes: Banco de Barranquilla, 20 centavos, 3-9-1900; Banco de Cartagena, 10 pesos, 10-3-1900. SCWPM-S348a. Pair of Thousand Days’ War
banco notes: a Scarce 10 pesos from the Banco de Cartagena grading Fine with some paper damage and stains, accompanied by a small denomination note from the Banco de Barranquilla graded Fine with some thinning spots. Estimate: $125-$200.
Cuba (under Spain)
1972. Havana, Cuba, Banco Español de la Habana, 10 centavos specimen, 15-5-1876, ex-Rudman. SCWPM-30s. One POC. Very scarce specimen example of this small denomination Cuban note. AU+ with minor handling in the far right blank space, excellent original paper quality with strong embossing on the design. Pedigree to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. Estimate: $100-$150.
Dominican Republic
1973. Lot of two Dominican Republic Deuda Consolidada notes, ex-Rudman: 10 pesos, 3-11-1875, serial 32780, PMG AU 55; 5 pesos, 2-6-1875, serial 6050, PMG Choice UNC 63, ex-Rudman. Rudman-142, 141; SCWPM-S162, S161. Nice pairing of
two large size notes, both with strongly embossed Junta Liquidadora de Crédito Público stamps. PMG notes a missing corner tip on the 5 pesos. Pedigree to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. PMG #8030844-007, 8030844-004. Estimate: $100-$150.
Ecuador
1974. Uncut trio of Ecuador, Banco Central, 100 sucres
proofs, ND (1988-97), ex-Rudman. SCWPM-123Ap. Each note with
1 POC. Scarcely encountered uncut sheet of three proof notes, each bearing the vignette of Simón Bolívar on the front. UNC with strong embossing readily apparent. Pedigree to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet. Estimate: $70-$100.
rose, ANACS EF 40. Radiate head of Helios facing slight right / Rose
with bud. Well-centered with bright and lovely three-quarter portrait. ANACS #4989788. Estimate: $200-$300.
Kingdom of Macedon
1977. Kingdom of Macedon, AR tetradrachm, Antigonos I
Monophthalmos, as Strategos of Asia, in the name of Alexander III (the Great), 316-311 BC, early posthumous issue, NGC AU, strike 5/5, surface 2/5. Price 3855. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle in right hand, sceptre in left; wreath beneath eagle. Bright-colored chunky piece with much detail. NGC #5872238-092. Estimate: $200-$300.
Thessaly
1978. Thessaly, Thessalian League, AR double-victoriatus, 2nd-1st centuries BC, NGC XF, strike 4/5, surface 2/5.
Cf. McClean 4746. Head of Zeus right wearing an oak crown / Athena Itonia
walking right, brandishing spear and holding shield, monograms of above and below. The double victoriati belong to the federal currency introduced after the battle of Kynoskephalai in 196, when the Thessalians were proclaimed free by Flamininus. Dark toning in crevices and soft features. NGC #4682247-007. Estimate: $200-$300.
Thrace
1979. Kingdom of Thrace, AR tetradrachm, ca. 200-150 BC,
name and types of Lysimachus of Thrace, NGC VF. Diademed head of deified Alexander III with horn of Ammon / Athena seated left, Nike in right hand crowning royal name, left arm leaning on large grounded shield. Rather flat piece with soft features. NGC #4882372008. Estimate: $200-$300.
Indo-Scythians
1980. Indo-Scythians, AR tetradrachm, Azes II (ca. 35 BC to 5 AD). 9.59 grams. Emperor on horseback right, holding whip and
raising right hand / Athena standing right, right hand extended. Choice piece with bold XF details, the obverse slightly off-center. Estimate: $200-$300.
Byzantine Empire
1981. Byzantine Empire, AV histamenon nomisma, Michael VII, 1071-1078 AD, Constantinople mint. 4.29 grams. Bust of
Christ Pantokrator facing, wearing tunic and pallium / Bust of Michael VII acing, wearing loros and crown, holding labarum in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left. Bright and shiny XF. Estimate: $200$300.
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Medieval
1991. Seleukid Kingdom, AR tetradrachm, Antiochos VII
1982. Anglo-Gallic, AR denier, Richard I (“lionheart”), Duke of Aquitaine (Count of Poitou, 1172-85), Poitou mint, with name around cross. Sp-8008. 1.08 grams. Lustrous XF, broad flan, choice
total. Diademed head of Antiochus VII right / Athena standing left,
England
Ancient Egypt
87), PAXS type. Sp-1257; BMC-VIII. 2.84 grams. Boldly struck AU with remaining luster, full details, variety with letters P-A-X-S in angles of cross. Estimate: $300-$450.
106 and 88-80 BC, aligned axis, mounted in heavy silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 22.83 grams total.
Anglo-Gallic
example of a popular type. Estimate: $150-$225.
Euergetes, ca. 138-129 BC, aligned axis, mounted in heavy silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 22.47 grams holding Nike and scepter. XF coin with small die crack at 11 o’clock, effectively reversible due to aligned axis. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $350-$500.
1983. England, AR penny, William I (“the Conqueror,” 1066- 1992. Ancient Egypt, AR tetradrachm, Ptolemy IV, ca. 116-
1984. England, AR penny, Henry II (1154-89), “short cross” issue (1180-89), PCGS VF30. Sp-1345. Broad, thin flan with full
Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis / PTOLEMAIOS BASILEUS around eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Well-toned VF coin, effectively reversible due to aligned axis. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $350-$500.
1985. England, AR penny, Richard I (“lionheart,” 1189-99),
Parthian Kingdom
details and light toning. PCGS #34272374. Estimate: $125-$200.
“short cross” issue in name of Henry II, Class 4a. Sp-1348A. 0.98
grams. Toned VF with bold full legends, good cross but king’s face weak
and concave. Estimate: $125-$200.
1993. Parthian Kingdom, AR drachm, 2nd-3rd century AD,
aligned axis, mounted bust-side out in 14K gold twisted wire bezel with shackle bail. 6.73 grams total. Diademed and draped
1986. England, AR penny, John (1199-1216), “short cross” bust left / Archer seated right on throne, holding bow. Lovely portrait, issue in name of Henry II, Class 5b, moneyer Willelm.
Sp-
Sharp and lustrous AU with nearly full details, oddly double-struck, spots of oxidation on obverse. Estimate: $125-$200. 1351. 1.37 grams.
Coin Jewelry
the coin lustrous AU, enhanced by twisted wire setting. With photocertificate. Estimate: $300-$450.
Shipwreck Coins
Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida
Ancient Coins
1994. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not vis-
Ancient Greek
ible, no Grade on certificate, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-
1987. Attica, Athens, AR tetradrachm “owl,” 5th-4th century side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and conquistador BC, mounted owl-side out in thick silver bezel with silver prongs and shackle bail. 26.85 grams total. Helmeted head of Athena
right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Thick custom silver mount, the AVF coin with a banker’s mark on cheek of Athena. With photocertificate. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
1988. Calabria, Tarentum, AR didrachm, “boy on dolphin,”
4th-3rd century BC, mounted dolphin-side out in thick silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 13.84 grams total.
Helmeted, nude warrior on horse prancing right / Taras astride dolphin left. Attractive gold and silver setting for AVF coin with well centered boy on dolphin. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $400-$600.
1989. Kingdom of Macedon, AR drachm, Alexander III (the Great), 336-323 BC, Abydos, struck under Antigonos I Monophthalmos, 306/5-301 BC, aligned axis, mounted head-side out in 14K gold bezel with shackle bail. 8.10 grams total. Head of
Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle in right hand, sceptre in left. Small, attractive three-prong setting for well-centered VF+ coin. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $300-$450.
1990. Kingdom of Macedon, AR drachm, Alexander III (the
embellishment and shackle bail. 39.14 grams total. Broad flan with good full cross and shield, minimal corrosion near parts of edge only (at least Grade-2 quality). From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and photo-certificate #198860. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
1995. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not
visible, no Grade on certificate, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 36.72 grams total. Broad, round flan with choice full cross, full
but lightly corroded shield (at least Grade-2 quality), nicely toned all over, thick and heavy bezel. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher photocertificate #229336 (tag missing). Estimate: $800-$1,200.
Consolación, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador 1996. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1653 E, ex-Consolación
(1681), mounted pillars-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 6.71 grams total. Full pillars, off-center cross, all a bit weak from
corrosion and thinning, the gold-wire bezel thin as well, toned all over. From the Consolación (1681). Estimate: $200-$300.
Great), 336-323 BC, mounted in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 5.60 grams total. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin head-
dress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle in right hand, sceptre in left. Delicate setting for VF coni with smallish flan. Estimate: $200-$300.
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Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida
1997. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1714 J, ex-1715
Fleet, mounted in heavy silver bezel with 14K gold prongs, shackle bail, and pirate-face embellishments. 42.37 grams total.
Potosí Silver Cobs Shield Type
2004. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T (ca. 1620), quadrants of cross transposed, ex-Panama hoard (ca. 1629), mounted cross-side out in heavy silver twisted wire bezel with 14K gold looped prongs and shackle bail. 38.96
Very thick and heavy bezel containing an almost figure-8 shaped coin with bold cross (nearly full) and most of a small shield with full oMJ to left and bottom of 4 of date in legend, lightly toned, minimal corrosion. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate. Estimate: $350-$500.
grams total. Full and well-centered but lightly struck cross and shield,
Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
2005. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (mid-
1998. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1703Y, ex-Princess Louisa
(1743), mounted pillars-side out in 14K gold bezel with shackle bail. 9.29 grams total. Nearly full pillars but the cross rather
weak, with bold date and two bold assayers, lightly corroded. From the Princess Louisa (1743), with certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.
Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England
1999. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF, ex-Hollandia (1743), mounted shield-side out in sterling silver bezel with ornate bail and edge engraved with TREASURE FROM “HOLLANDIA” SUNK 1743. 31.15 grams total.
XF details with nice toning, only light corrosion, the bezel itself a classic from the time of salvage (1970s). From the Hollandia (1743). Estimate: $200-$300.
2000. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF,
ex-Hollandia (1743), mounted pillars-side out in silver bezel with filigree heart-shapes around perimeter, accompanied by silver chain. 41.59 grams. Frosty AU- details with light surface corro-
sion, no toning, the heart-themed bezel unlike anything we have seen before (possibly from the 1970s). From the Hollandia (1743), with Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $200-$300.
Mexico Silver Cobs
with traces of characteristic clay in crevices. From the ca.-1629 “Panama Hoard,” with photo-certificate. Estimate: $250-$375.
1620s), quadrants of cross transposed, ex-Panama hoard (ca. 1629), mounted cross-side out in heavy silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 37.83 grams total. Oval shape with bold
full cross-lions-castles and good full shield, traces of clay in crevices, very thick bezel. From the ca.-1629 “Panama Hoard,” with photo-certificate. Estimate: $250-$375.
2006. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (mid-
1620s), quadrants of cross transposed, ex-Panama hoard (ca. 1629), mounted cross-side out in heavy silver bezel with 14K gold prongs, shackle bail, and pirate-face embellishment. 45.44
grams total. Very broad flan with full but weakly struck shield and cross, bold denomination O-VIII, clear assayer, traces of clay in crevices, very thick and heavy mount. From the ca.-1629 “Panama Hoard,” with photocertificate. Estimate: $250-$375.
2007. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 8.25 grams total. Neat non-round shape with full cross and
nearly full shield, all well defined by darkly contrasting toning, thin and square-sided gold mounting. Estimate: $200-$300.
Pillars and Waves
2008. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1670 E, mounted crossside out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail.
19.84 grams total. Good full cross, full pillars (diagonal relative to the
mount), nicely toned, with clear date and three assayers, light surface porosity. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $175-$250.
Shield Type
2001. Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O to right, mintmark oM to left, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 4.93 grams total. Typically broad and thin flan with choice full cross-lions-castles, full but slightly off-center shield with clear oM to left and O to right, nicely toned, thin gold bezel. Estimate: $150-$225.
2009. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1764 V-(Y), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 9.67 grams total. Neat shape, with bold full date below full cross, full second date between pillars, nicely toned, thin gold mount with squared sides. Estimate: $300-$450.
2010. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, 1715, mounted cross-side
out in silver ring, size 10. 10.43 grams total. Good full cross, the full
Lima Silver Cobs
monogram and date visible inside the ring, all bright silver with some dark toning in crevices. Estimate: $150-$225.
Pillars and Waves
2002. Lima, Peru, cob 1 real, 1695 R, mounted cross-side 2011. Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip V or Ferdinand
out in a large, silver, angelfish pendant. 8.36 grams total. Most of cross with bold date below, nicely toned, but big attraction is the bezel, a lifelike representation that makes for an impressive piece of jewelry (almost 2-1/2” tall). Estimate: $100-$150.
2003. Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, 1696, mounted cross-side up
VI, assayer not visible, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel on silver money clip. 22.03 grams total. Bullet-shaped flan with good full cross (nicely toned), reverse not visible, the containing gold bezel fastened through the clip via three flattened posts on bottom. Estimate: $200-$300.
in silver ring, size 10. 10.83 grams total. Bold but off-center cross with nice toning (slightly porous), the bold monogram visible inside the ring above a partial date. Estimate: $150-$225.
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World Coins (silver unless otherwise Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys 2019. Lot of five lead musketballs of various sizes, ex-1733 noted) Fleet, ex-Art McKee. 150 grams total, 1/2” to 3/” diameter. Variously Mexico (colonial)
2012. Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1/2 real, Charles III, 1763
M, mounted pillars-side up in 14K gold ring, size 10. 12.38 grams total. Low-contrast AU- (no toning) with shield side visible inside ring that contains over 10 grams of 14K gold. Estimate: $350-$500.
Spain
2013. Madrid, Spain, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1787
DV, mounted in thin twisted-wire 18K gold bezel. 5.13 grams
total. VF coin with toning around details, the twisted-wire effect in the
gold bezel more eye-catching than the coin itself. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $350-$500.
2014. Segovia, Spain, milled 2 reales “pistareen,” Philip V, 1723 F, mounted in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 7.40 grams
total. Lightly toned AXF (cross side weaker) in thin-wire gold, nice type for jewelry as medal-aligned and therefore wearable on either side. Estimate: $175-$250.
2015. Seville, Spain, milled 1 real, Philip V, 1726 J, mounted
cross-side up in silver ring, size 11.5. 13.84 grams total. Slightly
grainy AXF with nice toning, the shield side visible inside the ring, which is frosted inside and lustrous outside. Estimate: $175-$250.
2016. Madrid, Spain, milled 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1757 JB,
mounted in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 4.12 grams total.
Broad-flan AXF with very light toning, thin-wire gold, desirable type for jewelry as medal-aligned and therefore wearable on either side. Estimate: $125-$200.
Shipwreck Artifacts
sized musketballs, each with different colors and fine sedimentation. From the Capitana El Rubí of the 1733 Fleet and pedigreed to the Art McKee Sunken Treasure Museum (Sedwick Auction 5, with original lot-tag 1437 and photo-certificate). Estimate: $100-$150.
HMS Colossus, sunk in 1798 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England
2020. Iron cannister-shot in encrustation with stone base
and plaque, ex-HMS Colossus (1798). 533 grams total, the shot about 1-1/2” in diameter. An interesting shipwreck artifact, conserved small cannonball in matrix with bits of shell visible and affixed to rocky substrate, with a letter from the salvor stating that he found the artifact “between the two main sections in a place called the galley area,” with a brass plaque making this a wonderful display item. From HMS Colossus (1798), with original (hand written) letter from the salvor who recovered it (Todd Stevens). Estimate: $150-$225.
Spring of Whitby, sunk in 1824 off Wabasso, Florida
2021. Large lot of iron (one) and cuprous (six) ship’s fittings,
ex-Spring of Whitby (1824), with original Fisher photocertificates. 3660 grams total, the longest piece 18”. Various unidentified
fasteners (including a large strap) plus two pulley-hubs and one hull-pin, mostly heavily patinated, the iron piece encrusted. From the Spring of Whitby (1824), with Fisher photo-certificates 42610 (with plastic tag), 44910, 44911 and 44921. Estimate: $100-$150.
Non-Wreck Artifacts
“Cidade Velha wreck,” sunk in the Miscellaneous Small lead sounding-weight, Spanish colonial, 1500s1500s-1600s off the Cape Verde Is- 2022. 1600s. 214 grams, 2-1/2” x 1”. A typically tall, somewhat pyramidal weight with hole at top, tan encrustation all over, used for sounding lands, west of Africa 2017. Lot of three small, brass religious items (two crucifixes
depths in rivers and other waterways. Found in the southern Caribbean, ca. 1590. Estimate: $100-$150.
12.93 grams total, 1-2” tall. Two crosses with integrated Christ figure for
2023. Clay pipe from Salzburg, Germany, ca. 1730-50, found
and one figurine), ex-“Cidade Velha wreck” (1500s-1600s). wearing on a necklace, one almost completely intact, the other missing a crossbar but made from the same mold, the last piece a religious figure with a missing loop on the back, all showing saltwater oxidation but readily recognizable. From the “Cidade Velha wreck” (1500s-1600s), housed in small box, with Arqueonautas certificates AGO-050/98/890 and AGO-050/98/944.04. Estimate: $150-$225.
in Ebenezer, Georgia. 10 grams, 1-1/2” x 1-1/4”. Intact bowl and small part of tube, the former with Salzburg coat-of-arms on two sides, with the seam in between turned into a laurel branch, mostly whitish, a direct tie to the area’s Protestant colonists, who escaped religious prosecution in Austria and Germany in the 1730s. Estimate: $60-$90.
Consolación, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador
2018. Iron mule-shoe (lacquered) and two small nails, exConsolación (1681). 67 grams, shoes 4-3/4” x 4”, nails 1-1/2” long.
Intact U-shaped shoe with lacquer all over for preservation, nail sockets not visible, nails conserved by matte black paint. From the Consolación (1681), with original (generic) ROBCAR photo-certificate 100033. Estimate: $70-$100.
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