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Cobs - Gold
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 escudo, (1711-13)(J), from the 1715 Fleet, encapsulated NGC XF 45.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 escudo, (1711-13)(J), from the 1715 Fleet, encapsulated NGC XF 45. S-M30, KM-51.1, CT-509. Crude strike and very crude edge (as made), but with nearly full shield with full denomination (vertical) to right, off-center cross.
Cobs - Gold
Bogota, Colombia, cob 2 escudos, Charles II posthumous, assayer ARCE to left of shield, from the 171
Bogota, Colombia, cob 2 escudos, Charles II posthumous, assayer ARCE to left of shield, from the 1715 Fleet. S-B24; KM-14.2. 6.7 grams. Nearly full shield with bold assayer name (especially the CE) to left, good full cross-and-tressure, AU- with red toning and gray encrustation in crevices. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate.
Cobs - Gold
Bogota, Colombia, cob 1 escudo, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (Arce).
Bogota, Colombia, cob 1 escudo, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (Arce). S-B24; KM-13. 3.3 grams. Bold full shield and cross but both double-struck (the cross worse than the shield), CA- of king's name visible, AXF with red toning and sediment in crevices. With photo-certificate.
World Coins - Gold
Popayan, Colombia, bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1806JF.
Popayan, Colombia, bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1806JF. Restrepo-85.34; KM-56.2; CT-539. 3.4 grams. Decent VF with weak centers, crude rims (as made), toning around details.
World Coins - Gold
Contemporary counterfeit of a Popayan, Colombia, 1 escudo, 1835RU.
Contemporary counterfeit of a Popayan, Colombia, 1 escudo, 1835RU. 3.3 grams. AU details but clearly circulated, with odd flow-lines in fields and curiously contrived rims that belie its authenticity, excellent piece for advanced study.
World Coins - Gold
Popayan, Colombia, 10 pesos, 1859.
Popayan, Colombia, 10 pesos, 1859. Sedwick-26; Restrepo-235.3; KM-129.2. 16.2 grams. Lustrous AU- with minor marks in fields, scarce and desirable issue of the brief Granadine Confederation.
World Coins - Gold
Cuba (struck in Philadelphia), 20 pesos, 1915, Jose Marti.
Cuba (struck in Philadelphia), 20 pesos, 1915, Jose Marti. KM-21. 33.4 grams. Lustrous but bagmarked AU with one tiny rim-bruise, popular issue minted in the U.S. using dies engraved by Charles Barber.
World Coins - Gold
Great Britain, sovereign, Elizabeth II, 1957.
Great Britain, sovereign, Elizabeth II, 1957. KM-908. 7.9 grams. XF with faint mint luster on fields, no problems.
World Coins - Gold
Great Britain, Proof sovereign, Elizabeth II, 1980.
Great Britain, Proof sovereign, Elizabeth II, 1980. KM-919. 8.0 grams. Flawless Proof with mirror surfaces, no problems.
World Coins - Gold
Great Britain, Proof sovereign, Elizabeth II, 1981.
Great Britain, Proof sovereign, Elizabeth II, 1981. KM-919. 8.0 grams. Flawless Proof with mirror surfaces, no problems.
World Coins - Gold
Guatemala (struck in Philadelphia), 10 quetzales, 1926.
Guatemala (struck in Philadelphia), 10 quetzales, 1926. KM-245. 16.8 grams. Lightly bagmarked AU+ with muted luster.
World Coins - Gold
Guatemala (struck in Philadelphia), 5 quetzales, 1926.
Guatemala (struck in Philadelphia), 5 quetzales, 1926. KM-244. 8.3 grams. Lustrous, lightly bagmarked AU+.
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World Coins - Gold
Haiti, Proof 100 gourdes, 1973, in small wallet.
Haiti, Proof 100 gourdes, 1973, in small wallet. KM-107. 1.4 grams. Light rub in field to left on obverse, otherwise typical perfect Proof, the original presentation wallet pristine, desirable as low mintage.
World Coins - Gold
Sardinia, Italy, 1/2 doppia, Vittorio Amedeo III, 1789.
Sardinia, Italy, 1/2 doppia, Vittorio Amedeo III, 1789. KM-85. 4.4 grams. Problem-free AXF.
World Coins - Gold
Venice, Italy, zecchino, Alvise Mocenigo (1763-1778).
Venice, Italy, zecchino, Alvise Mocenigo (1763-1778). KM-671. 3.1 grams. Lustrous XF, good strike.
World Coins - Gold
Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1807JP.
Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1807JP. CT-28, KM-101. 26.6 grams. AXF overall with some luster but distracting marks and natural laminations on obverse, starting well below current melt value.
World Coins - Gold
Lima, Peru, bust 2 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1791IJ.
Lima, Peru, bust 2 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1791IJ. CT-306; KM-90. 6.4 grams. VF/XF, no big problems, slightly off-center strike, very scarce type.
World Coins - Gold
Lima, Peru, bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1799IJ.
Lima, Peru, bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1799IJ. CT-314; KM-100. 6.7 grams. XF with natural flaw above shoulder, scratch in front of face, hint of toning, scarce type.
World Coins - Gold
Lima, Peru, bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1800IJ.
Lima, Peru, bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1800IJ. CT-477; KM-89. 3.3 grams. VF/XF, richly toned around details, rims slightly crude (as made), scarce.
World Coins - Gold
Madrid, Spain, bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1779PJ.
Madrid, Spain, bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1779PJ. CT-303; KM-418.1. 13.5 grams. Lustrous AU- with adjustment marks in center of reverse, lightly toned. With Sedwick certificate from 2002.
World Coins - Gold
Madrid, Spain, bust 1/2 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1756JB.
Madrid, Spain, bust 1/2 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1756JB. CT-254; KM-378. 1.7 grams. AXF with large pit near top of reverse where a mount was removed.
World Coins - Gold
Seville, Spain, bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III (first bust), 1760JV.
Seville, Spain, bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III (first bust), 1760JV. CT-784; KM-389.2. 1.7 grams. VF with old scratches, red toning on part of obverse.
World Coins - Gold
Madrid, Spain, bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1786DV.
Madrid, Spain, bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1786DV. CT-778; KM-425.1. 1.7 grams. Decent XF with about 10% of the edge smoothed as formerly mounted.
World Coins - Gold
Madrid, Spain, bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1786DV.
Madrid, Spain, bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1786DV. CT-778; KM-425.1. 1.7 grams. AXF with slight rim damage and raised mount mark near top of reverse.
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World Coins - Gold
Madrid, Spain, bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1786DV.
Madrid, Spain, bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1786DV. CT-778; KM-425.1. 1.7 grams. AXF with mount mark on top rim.
World Coins - Gold
Seville, Spain, bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1788C.
Seville, Spain, bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1788C. CT-808; KM-425.2. 1.8 grams. AXF with very minor edge damage from mounting.
World Coins - Gold
USA (Denver mint), $2-1/2 Indian (quarter eagle), 1925-D.
USA (Denver mint), $2-1/2 Indian (quarter eagle), 1925-D. KM-128. 4.2 grams. Mint State with muted luster, no problems, the mintmark a bit weak but this is the only mint for this date.
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1500s-1650s
Chinese copper "cash" coin, early Han Dynasty (206-100 BC).
Chinese copper "cash" coin, early Han Dynasty (206-100 BC). 5.3 grams. Typical specimen with Chinese characters around central square hole, deeply patinated but solid. SOLD AS IS (NO RETURNS). With certificate signed by Robert Marx. Recovered from: Unidentified 200-100 BC Chinese junk wreck off Malaysia
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1500s-1650s
Spanish colonial silver "plata corriente" piece (broken from a "splash" ingot and used in lieu of av
Spanish colonial silver "plata corriente" piece (broken from a "splash" ingot and used in lieu of available coins), 52.4 grams. Rectangular segment from the edge of a "splash," with stable fractures from the breaking, nicely toned, no corrosion to speak of but also no visible markings. Recovered from: Unidentified ca.-1554 wreck off Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1500s-1650s
Lot of 7 Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Juana, "Late Series," heavily corroded.
Lot of 7 Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Juana, "Late Series," heavily corroded. 34.6 grams total. All dark and mostly thin, with pieces missing from the edges, but one thick with encrustation, all with at least some details visible (including mintmark and assayer). Recovered from: Unidentified ca.-1554 wreck off Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1500s-1650s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, (16)21(T), Grade-2 quality but no certificate or barcode, possibly fr
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, (16)21(T), Grade-2 quality but no certificate or barcode, possibly from another ship of the same Fleet. S-P21; KM-9. 11.9 grams. Clear date (rare), full but weak cross and shield, the latter with moderate corrosion. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1500s-1650s
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (16)22D, rare.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (16)22D, rare. S-M18a; KM-38; CT-690. 12.9 grams. Good full shield, clear date and oM and 4 despite encrustation (uncleaned) that almost totally covers the cross side, no corrosion. With Sedwick certificate from 2004. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1500s-1650s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1658E.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1658E. S-P37a, KM-21, CT-446. 21.2 grams. Moderately corroded all over but with clear full cross above date, full pillars-and-waves. Recovered from: "Jupiter wreck" (San Miguel el Arcangel), sunk 1659 off the east coast of Florida
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lot of 2 Spanish cobs of Philip III or IV (one 4R and one 2R).
Lot of 2 Spanish cobs of Philip III or IV (one 4R and one 2R). 20.0 grams total. Solid but generic cobs with deep toning, no corrosion. Recovered from: Unidentified ca.-1667 wreck off Sicily
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1670E.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1670E. S-P37b; KM-26; CT-345. 25.8 grams. One full but doubled pillar and full waves with two dates on that side, full but partially flat cross-lions-castles, darkly toned as usual, with corrosion on edge only. Recovered from: Unidentified ca.-1671 wreck in Seville harbor
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV or Charles II, date and assayer not visible.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV or Charles II, date and assayer not visible. 20.1 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves and cross, both off-center, but too much corrosion to make out the date or assayer. With original photo-certificate #827104 from the salvagers. Recovered from: Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador
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Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1681V.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1681V. S-P39; KM-26; CT-363. 23.7 grams. Full and well-centered pillars-and-waves and cross, light to moderate corrosion all over, silvery, with edge-split. Recovered from: Association, sunk in 1707 off the Scilly Isles, southwest of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1714(J).
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1714(J). S-M22; KM-40; CT-1019. 8.8 grams. Full date, light toning, moderate corrosion all over. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J. S-M22; KM-40. 13.0 grams. No corrosion but weakly struck, still with full oMJ, nicely toned. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-35. 3.8 grams. Thin from corrosion but with nice full shield and nearly full cross, rectangular shape. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1712(J).
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1712(J). S-M22; KM-30; CT-1569. 2.0 grams. Off-center shield with full date but tough to make out due to corrosion, off-center cross, toned. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, (1)714J.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, (1)714J. S-M22; KM-30; CT-1571. 3.1 grams. Clear date (rare), nearly full cross but rest of coin weakly struck, no corrosion, no toning. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip V, assayer J (style of 1714).
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip V, assayer J (style of 1714). S-M22; KM-24. 1.3 grams. Full monogram with oMJ to left, crude cross, solid but corroded surfaces, toned, slightly concave. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lot of 4 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2R.
Lot of 4 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2R. 2.9 grams total. Small, silvery slivers of coins with just enough detail to recognize the mint. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lot of 2 Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1700H and 1702H.
Lot of 2 Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1700H and 1702H. 33.5 grams total. Both heavily corroded but with visible dates. With photo-certificates. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lot of 4 small cobs (1R and 1/2R) of various Spanish colonial mints.
Lot of 4 small cobs (1R and 1/2R) of various Spanish colonial mints. 5.7 grams total. Corroded coins but all with at least some details visible, one holed. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lot of 17 encrusted, small silver cobs with original, numbered cards from Cobb Coin Co. (Mel Fisher)
Lot of 17 encrusted, small silver cobs with original, numbered cards from Cobb Coin Co. (Mel Fisher). These are just puffy black blobs now (some broken), but once they were all silver cobs that completely oxidized under the sea, such that cleaning them is no longer feasible, hence the Fisher folks left them as ENCRUSTED COINS (stamped in red on each original tag). Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lot of 5 encrusted (uncleaned) cob 8R, mints uncertain.
Lot of 5 encrusted (uncleaned) cob 8R, mints uncertain. 75.4 grams total. Curious cocoons of white and gray puffy encrustation, no coin details visible but mostly solid. With certificates #10313, 10314, 10315, 10316 and 10317 from the salvagers. Recovered from: Unidentified early-1700s wreck in the Caribbean
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Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, dated 1731-3, assayer F.
Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, dated 1731-3, assayer F. S-M26; KM-47a. 63.7 grams total. Solid coins with more or less clear dates but moderately to heavily corroded, silvery from cleaning. From the "Coffins Patch" site, with certificates #10304, 10310 and 10311 from the salvagers. Recovered from: Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lot of 6 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer F or not visible (ca. 1730).
Lot of 6 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer F or not visible (ca. 1730). KM-47a. 130.6 grams total. Moderately to heavily corroded, with some details still visible, still fairly solid. From the "Coffins Patch" site, with certificates #10303, 10305, 10306, 10307, 10308 and 10309 from the salvagers. Recovered from: Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Unidentified cob 8R in heavy encrustation.
Unidentified cob 8R in heavy encrustation. 14.6 grams. Thin and cracked coin (no details visible) with whitish encrustation all over, including a thick raised patch at edge. From the "Coffins Patch" site, with certificate #9928 from the salvagers. Recovered from: Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, klippe 8 reales, Philip V, 1733F.
Mexico City, Mexico, klippe 8 reales, Philip V, 1733F. S-M28, KM-48, CT-768. 21.4 grams. Full date and denomination flanking attractive upper half of shield, nearly full but corroded cross, silvery but solid. From the "Coffins Patch" site, with certificate #10312 from the salvagers. Recovered from: Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1732F, very rare first date of series.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1732F, very rare first date of series. KM-103; CT-774. 22.3 grams. Pillars side with lustrous Mint State details, but corroded around edge and all over the shield side (still readable), no toning. From the "Coffins Patch" site, with certificate #10301 from the salvagers. Recovered from: Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1732F, very rare first date of series.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1732F, very rare first date of series. KM-103; CT-774. 21.2 grams. Bold details on both sides despite heavy corrosion, a bit silvery. From the "Coffins Patch" site, with certificate #10302 from the salvagers. Recovered from: Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1733MF, scarce.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1733MF, scarce. KM-103, CT-776. 21.7 grams. Nicely toned but moderately corroded, the shield side better than the pillars side. With Dick Holt certificate. Recovered from: Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1731F, in promotional wooden display-box.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1731F, in promotional wooden display-box. S-M26; KM-47a; CT-762. 24.0 grams. Bold full date and oMF, decent cross, solid coin with moderate surface corrosion, toned, simple box with descriptive plaque on top. Recovered from: Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, Netherlands
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer R (1729-30).
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer R (1729-30). S-M24; KM-47a. 26.4 grams. Squarish flan with blunted points, very solid (minimal corrosion), with full mintmark and shield and cross. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. 26.4 grams. Solid and corrosion-free, with good full shield and cross, mostly darkly toned (not fully cleaned). With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. 23.8 grams. Broad flan with most of shield and cross (peripherally flat), some corrosion near edge. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. 25.8 grams. Long, rectangular flan with much flatness (some shield, most of cross) but no corrosion. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
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Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. 24.9 grams. Thick and solid flan with nearly full shield and crown and cross, also nicely toned, some areas of corrosion. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. 26.1 grams. Broad flan, good central detail but flat around the edges, minimal corrosion, spots of toning. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. 26.1 grams. Good full cross, bold upper half of shield, solid and uncorroded, spotty toning. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. 26.5 grams. Rectangular shape with notch at one end, full crown and cross, much flatness but no corrosion. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. 13.3 grams. Solid and uncorroded, also nicely toned, with good cross, some shield, small part of date in legend. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. 13.4 grams. Thick flan with good full shield, slightly off-center cross, no corrosion, curious shape. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. 12.9 grams. Solid but weakly struck, with full denomination 4 to right of shield below crown, most of cross, no corrosion, light toning, neat shape. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734MF.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734MF. KM-103; CT-778. 25.6 grams. XF details, light corrosion all over, tiny notch in rim. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734MF.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734MF. KM-103; CT-778. 23.9 grams. Silvery and retoned over light corrosion, bold XF details. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734MF.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734MF. KM-103; CT-778. 24.9 grams. Very bold XF details with attractive retoning, minimal corrosion. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1735MF.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1735MF. KM-103; CT-779. 25.7 grams. Silvery XF with minimal corrosion, off-center strike. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736MF.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736MF. KM-103; CT-780. 26.6 grams. Lustrous fields, AU details, toned, practically no corrosion, smallish flan. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
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Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736MF.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736MF. KM-103; CT-780. 25.4 grams. XF details, no toning, light corrosion all over. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736MF.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736MF. KM-103; CT-780. 25.7 grams. Bold, lustrous AU details with light toning but also very lightly corroded. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737MF.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737MF. KM-103; CT-781. 26.1 grams. Nice XF details, some toning, minimal corrosion. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737MF.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737MF. KM-103; CT-781. 26.4 grams. Bold, lustrous AU details with practically no corrosion, nice toning, parts of edge slightly crude. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737MF.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737MF. KM-103; CT-781. 25.5 grams. Bold XF details, very lightly corroded all over, faintly toned, attractive. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737MF.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737MF. KM-103; CT-781. 25.0 grams. XF details, silvery, minimal corrosion slightly crude rims (as made). With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737MF.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737MF. KM-103; CT-781. 26.4 grams. XF details enhanced by dark sediment in places, minimal corrosion. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1738MF.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1738MF. KM-103; CT-783. 24.6 grams. Bold XF details despite light corrosion all over, silvery from cleaning, off-center strike. With original certificate from the salvagers. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Madrid, Spain, milled 2 reales "pistareen," Philip V, 1724A.
Madrid, Spain, milled 2 reales "pistareen," Philip V, 1724A. KM-296. 4.1 grams. Choice XF obverse, nicely toned, but cross side weak and corroded, with large pit. Recovered from: Unidentified 1700s wreck in the English Channel
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Great Britain, copper "cartwheel" penny, George III, (1797).
Great Britain, copper "cartwheel" penny, George III, (1797). KM-618. 25.7 grams. Moderately corroded but still thick and solid and recognizable, darkly toned. Recovered from: Unidentified 1700s wreck in the English Channel
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1741MF.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1741MF. KM-103; CT-791. 26.3 grams. Choice XF details, spots of dark encrustation but no corrosion, the pillars side struck slightly off-center. Recovered from: Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Scilly Isles, southwest of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1691R.
Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1691R. S-L9; KM-24; CT-234. 23.9 grams. Bold full cross with date below, the top of the cross doubled, off-center pillars side with weak second date,2 mintmarks, toned fields, localized corrosion. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
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Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1695R.
Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1695R. S-L12; KM-24; CT-239. 24.5 grams. Bold tops of pillars, full but off-center cross, (C )AROLVS II in legend, moderate corrosion on pillars side only, toned fields. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1695R.
Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1695R. S-L12; KM-24; CT-239. 18.5 grams. Truncated flan due to heavy corrosion but with full and bold pillars side, off-center cross, parts of king's name, toned around details. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1723M.
Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1723M. S-L20; KM-34; CT-642. 20.3 grams. Thick flan with edge loss from corrosion, bold pillars with date and denomination, bold cross, toned around details, scarce date. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer M, date unclear (1720s).
Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer M, date unclear (1720s). 22.6 grams. Thick, roundish flan with good full cross, full but corroded pillars, clear mintmark and assayer but date worn off, toned around details. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1727(M).
Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1727(M). S-L20b; KM-34a; CT-647. 20.7 grams. Bold full pillars with super-clear date, the cross nearly full but moderately corroded, toned around details. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1727M.
Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1727M. S-L20b; KM-34a; CT-647. 23.3 grams. Broad flan with most of cross and pillars, 2 dates, corroded but with some toning. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1728N.
Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1728N. S-L21; KM-34a; CT-648. 22.3 grams. Broad round flan with full pillars (clear date and assayer), bold full cross despite moderate corrosion, toned around details. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lot of 3 Lima, Peru, cob 4 reales, dates unclear (early 1700s).
Lot of 3 Lima, Peru, cob 4 reales, dates unclear (early 1700s). 30.0 grams total. Corroded but with decent crosses and some pillars-side details (just not the dates), toned on fields. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lot of 2 Lima, Peru, cob 4 reales, 1739N and 1740V.
Lot of 2 Lima, Peru, cob 4 reales, 1739N and 1740V. KM-33A. 22.8 grams total. Good pillars and crosses, with fairly clear dates, light corrosion only, toned fields. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1670E.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1670E. S-P37b; KM-26; CT-345. 17.7 grams. Good full cross (no corrosion), full pillars-and-waves (heavily corroded on half) with 2 dates on that side, edge-split, nicely toned. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1680V.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1680V. S-P39; KM-26; CT-361. 22.7 grams. Full cross, full but doubled pillars-and-waves (all weakly struck) on a broad flan with light to moderate corrosion, some toning. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1691VR.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1691VR. S-P40; KM-26; CT-377. 19.1 grams. Interesting shape (truncated from corrosion), full pillars with bold assayer, nearly full cross, contrasting toning. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
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Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1693VR.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1693VR. S-P40; KM-26; CT-379. 17.4 grams. Full pillars-and-waves with bold date and assayer, most of cross with second assayer to right, nicely toned but corroded around the truncated edge. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1695VR.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1695VR. S-P40; KM-26; CT-381. 24.5 grams. Full but slightly doubled pillars-and-waves with 2 dates, crude and off-center cross, several edge-splits, some surface corrosion and toning. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1696(VR).
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1696(VR). S-P40; KM-26; CT-382. 24.1 grams. One full pillar with clear date, nearly full cross, not overly corroded but rather weak all over, lightly toned. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1703?(Y?).
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1703?(Y?). 24.9 grams. Choice full pillars side but with weakness on the date, crude full cross, lightly corroded but still very solid and contrastingly toned. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1718Y.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1718Y. S-P43a; KM-31; CT-878. 24.7 grams. Solid coin with 2 assayers, decent pillars but crude cross, light surface corrosion. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1724Y.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1724Y. S-P43a; KM-31; CT-884. 22.6 grams. Very crude, chunky flan with heavy surface corrosion but date and waves and cross all still clear. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1725Y, (Louis I).
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1725Y, (Louis I). S-P43b; KM-35; CT-24. 19.3 grams. Truncated flan due to corrosion but with bold assayer and 2 clear dates, bold waves and one pillar, most of cross, toned fields, scarce issue. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1726Y, (Louis I).
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1726Y, (Louis I). S-P43b; KM-35; CT-25. 22.7 grams. Roundish and well centered but with heavy surface corrosion, patchy toning. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1727Y, (Louis I).
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1727Y, (Louis I). S-P43b; KM-35; CT-26. 19.3 grams. Bold date and assayer on pillars side, nearly full cross despite truncated flan from edge-corrosion, good toning. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1727?Y, (Louis I?).
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1727?Y, (Louis I?). 23.5 grams. Full pillars and cross but date uncertain due to moderate corrosion, toned around details. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1737E.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1737E. S-P46; KM-31a; CT-834. 24.8 grams. Thick, chunky flan with full pillars-and-waves and cross, 2 dates, 3 assayers, light corrosion, toned around details. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1717Y.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1717Y. S-P43a; KM-30; CT-1098. 11.0 grams. Round flan with full cross, crude (off-center) pillars due to corrosion but with clear date, patchy toning. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
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Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1722Y.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1722Y. S-P43a; KM-30; CT-1103. 8.8 grams. Good full pillars (well detailed), full but corroded cross, silvery but with some toning, scarce date. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1724(Y).
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1724(Y). S-P43a; KM-30; CT-1105. 8.2 grams. Bold date and denomination between pillars, good full cross, corroded and with parts of edge lost but nicely toned. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1725(Y), (Louis I), very rare.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1725(Y), (Louis I), very rare. S-P43b; KM-A35. 7.1 grams. Small flan due to edge-corrosion, but with clear date between pillars, only the third specimen we have ever heard of (missing in Sellschopp and other major collections). Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1728(M).
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1728(M). S-P44; KM-30; CT-1108. 10.5 grams. Very bold full date between pillars, some cross, worn and corroded and with odd edge-point folded over, some toning. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1735E.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1735E. S-P46; KM-30a; CT-1117. 10.7 grams. Bold date between pillars, nicely toned but rather corroded (especially the cross). Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1738(M).
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1738(M). S-P47; KM-30a; CT-1121. 11.0 grams. Bold date between pillars, full cross with second date below, corroded but contrastingly toned. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1740(M or P).
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1740(M or P). KM-30a. 9.6 grams. Full date above waves, bold cross, corroded and chunky. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1741P.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1741P. S-P48; KM-30a; CT-1125. 9.4 grams. Crude from corrosion but with bold date between pillars, full cross with second date below, mostly toned. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1742(P or C).
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1742(P or C). KM-30a. 9.0 grams. Two dates, full pillars, toned but corroded. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lot of 3 Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, dates unclear (early 1700s).
Lot of 3 Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, dates unclear (early 1700s). 32.9 grams total. Decent crosses and pillars, with nice toning, just a bit corroded all over. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lot of 3 Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, dates unclear (early 1700s).
Lot of 3 Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, dates unclear (early 1700s). 27.1 grams total. Decent crosses and pillars, with nice toning, just a bit corroded all over. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lot of 2 Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, dates unclear (early 1700s).
Lot of 2 Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, dates unclear (early 1700s). 21.3 grams total. Decent crosses and pillars, with nice toning, just a bit corroded all over. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
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Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Clump of 3 cobs (two 8R and one much smaller), all worn and unidentifiable.
Clump of 3 cobs (two 8R and one much smaller), all worn and unidentifiable. 23.8 grams. Neat little clump, devoid of details and encrustation but clearly 3 coins. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Clump of 2 cobs (one 8R and one smaller), worn and unidentifiable.
Clump of 2 cobs (one 8R and one smaller), worn and unidentifiable. 18.2 grams. No details on the coins (due to corrosion) but one sits up slightly from the other, making for a cute display. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lot of 2 small clumps of 3 small cobs each, all worn and unidentifiable.
Lot of 2 small clumps of 3 small cobs each, all worn and unidentifiable. 19.8 grams total. One clump an interesting mix of sizes, the other noteworthy for a good cross on one coin. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lot of 3 small clumps of 2 small cobs each, all worn and unidentifiable.
Lot of 3 small clumps of 2 small cobs each, all worn and unidentifiable. 15.2 grams total. Each with at least one coin showing pillars or cross, otherwise typically corroded and nondescript. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1660s-1740s
Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1744(V), rare.
Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1744(V), rare. S-L22; KM-34a; CT-668. 21.5 grams. Crudely corroded but with clear date, patchy toning. With Sedwick certificate from 2004. Recovered from: Unidentified ca.-1744 wreck off Callao, Peru
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1750s-1900s
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1780FF, encapsulated NGC Genuine (name of wreck sta
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1780FF, encapsulated NGC Genuine (name of wreck stated inside slab). KM-106.2; CT-930. Typically silvery and corroded around the edge, otherwise XF+. Recovered from: Cazador, sunk in 1783 off New Orleans
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1750s-1900s
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1783FF.
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1783FF. KM-106.2; CT-933. 20.5 grams. VF details, lightly worn, moderately corroded (especially the reverse), not much contrast. Recovered from: Cazador, sunk in 1783 off New Orleans
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1750s-1900s
Clump (leaning stack) of 6 Spanish colonial bust 8R.
Clump (leaning stack) of 6 Spanish colonial bust 8R. 141.2 grams. No visible details but a fairly solid stack with lots of attractive green, white and tan encrustation on the sides. Recovered from: Cazador, sunk in 1783 off New Orleans
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1750s-1900s
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1/2 real, Charles III, 1783FF, housed in promotional "baseball card" holde
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1/2 real, Charles III, 1783FF, housed in promotional "baseball card" holder. KM-69.2; CT-1775. Small coin with XF obverse details, corroded around the edge, with reverse pasted onto the full-color promotional card. Recovered from: Cazador, sunk in 1783 off New Orleans
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1750s-1900s
Great Britain, 1/2 penny, George III, 1773.
Great Britain, 1/2 penny, George III, 1773. KM-601. 6.9 grams. Heavily worn and corroded but with clear date below Britannia, dark all over and greenish on the reverse. With Sedwick certificate from 2006. Recovered from: Faithful Steward, sunk in 1785 off Delaware
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1750s-1900s
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679V.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679V. S-P39; KM-26; CT-359. 27.2 grams. Choice, uncorroded specimen with full and bold pillars, full but off-center cross with bold second date below, 3 assayers, typically darkly toned. Recovered from: Piedmont ("Lyme Bay wreck"), sunk 1795 off Cornwall, England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1750s-1900s
Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800IJ.
Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800IJ. KM-97, CT-655. 14.2 grams. Thin and heavily corroded but with still-clear details (especially on the reverse). With Bob Marx certificate. Recovered from: Leocadia, sunk in 1800 off Punta Santa Elena, Ecuador
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Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1750s-1900s
Wood-framed display containing two English East India Co. copper X cash 1808.
Wood-framed display containing two English East India Co. copper X cash 1808. KM-320. 9" x 7". Two average coins with light corrosion but clear details, mounted onto a decorative vignette (one obverse out, one reverse out) in a wood frame with certificate taped to back. Recovered from: Admiral Gardner, sunk in 1809 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1750s-1900s
English East India Co., copper X cash, 1808, in promotional hard-plastic frame with certificate.
English East India Co., copper X cash, 1808, in promotional hard-plastic frame with certificate. KM-320. 5-1/2" x 3-1/2". Choice coin (uncorroded and nicely toned) placed in central hole of a paper card printed with design and information, all inside a sturdy plastic case. Recovered from: Admiral Gardner, sunk in 1809 southeast of England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1750s-1900s
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1808TH, rare provenance.
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1808TH, rare provenance. KM-109; CT-709. 21.3 grams. Heavily corroded and crudely toned but with readable details. From a wreck off Gunwalloe. Recovered from: Unidentified early-1800s wreck off Cornwall, England
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1750s-1900s
Jersey, silver 1-shilling token, 1813.
Jersey, silver 1-shilling token, 1813. 2.1 grams. Very thin from corrosion but with most details still clear. Recovered from: Unidentified mid-1800s wreck in the English Channel
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1750s-1900s
Lot of 10 copper coins (British, French and possibly Scandinavian).
Lot of 10 copper coins (British, French and possibly Scandinavian). 47.4 grams. Some worn, some corroded, all dark, many with clear details. Recovered from: Unidentified mid-1800s wreck in the English Channel
Shipwreck - Silver Coins 1750s-1900s
Lot of 3 miscellaneous brass/pewter British tokens/medal.
Lot of 3 miscellaneous brass/pewter British tokens/medal. 17.0 grams total. Corroded and dark but somewhat readable, two made in a heart shape. Recovered from: Unidentified mid-1800s wreck in the English Channel
Cobs - Mexico Silver
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer O.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer O. S-M11. 27.3 grams. Typically large flan with crisp details, full shield (lightly doubled) and cross, full oMO to left and much legend (despite uneven thickness), non-toned VF+, popular as once believed to be the first "dollar" coin of Mexico.
Cobs - Mexico Silver
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1613F.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1613F. S-M17; KM-44.3; CT-106. 23.7 grams. Roundish flan due to clipping, bottoms of digits of date clear, good full shield and cross, Fine+ with tan sediment on fields.
Cobs - Mexico Silver
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer D.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer D. S-M18a; KM-45. 26.5 grams. Typically large, barrel-shaped flan of uneven thickness, resulting in flat centers and bold peripheries, otherwise Fine with patchy toning.
Cobs - Mexico Silver
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)5/4(?)P, ex-Tunis hoard.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)5/4(?)P, ex-Tunis hoard. S-M19; KM-45. 27.2 grams. Bold mintmark, full 5/4 of date (penultimate digit), some bold shield and cross, Fine with much flatness and one spot of corrosion.
Cobs - Mexico Silver
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)54P, ex-Tunis hoard.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)54P, ex-Tunis hoard. S-M19; KM-45. 24.7 grams. Barrel-shaped flan with choice full shield and cross, bold mintmark and denomination, toned AXF with small, natural bubble-hole. With photo-certificate.
Cobs - Mexico Silver
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (1650s-60s).
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (1650s-60s). S-M19; KM-45. 27.0 grams. Deeply toned VF with good full shield and cross, barrel-shaped flan, one spot of minor corrosion on obverse.
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Cobs - Mexico Silver
Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8R, Philip IV, assayer P (1640s-50s), ex-Tunis hoard.
Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8R, Philip IV, assayer P (1640s-50s), ex-Tunis hoard. 80.2 grams total. Fine on average, with decent crosses and/or shields, interesting shapes, very solid.
Cobs - Mexico Silver
Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, silver cobs of the 1600s (one 8R and two 4R).
Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, silver cobs of the 1600s (one 8R and two 4R). 37.2 grams total. The 8R worn and corroded from salvage, the two 4R much more solid (VG-F), one with good full cross and other with full shield.
Cobs - Mexico Silver
Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8R, Philip V, assayer R or not visible.
Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8R, Philip V, assayer R or not visible. 122.8 grams total. VG-F with decent details, all deeply old-toned as from a 1730s hoard. One with photo-certificate.
Cobs - Mexico Silver
Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer F.
Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer F. S-M12; KM-36. 13.1 grams. Bold full shield and cross, some legend, lightly toned VF, with crude old plug at bottom of cross/shield (aligned axes).
Cobs - Mexico Silver
Mexico, cob 2 reales, (16)55(P), rare.
Mexico, cob 2 reales, (16)55(P), rare. S-M19; KM-38; CT-711. 5.5 grams. Full and clear 55 of date, nearly full cross, some crown and shield, crudely worn (VG). Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection.
Cobs - Mexico Silver
Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible.
Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-35. 5.9 grams. Bold 17 of date and clear mintmark oM, also decent cross, but rest of coin weakly struck and heavily worn (G), no toning.
Cobs - Mexico Silver
Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2R, Philip II, assayer O to right.
Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2R, Philip II, assayer O to right. S-M11. 2.3 grams total. One holed (Fine), the other salvaged, both somewhat thin and toned but with generally good details.
Cobs - Mexico Silver
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip III, assayer not visible (probably F).
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip III, assayer not visible (probably F). KM-21; CT-545. 1.5 grams. Bold full cross and monogram, the latter with fleur-de-lis below and unidentified ornament to right in addition to what appears to be an F to the left, lightly toned VF.
Cobs - Mexico Silver
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip IV, assayer P.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19. 1.7 grams. Bold oM to left and weak P to right of full but mostly flat monogram, with bold fleur-de-lis below, full but unevenly toned cross, Fine.
Cobs - Lima Silver
Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-(II) to left, P-(oD) to right.
Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-(II) to left, P-(oD) to right. S-L4. 5.5 grams. Typically intricately detailed, but this specimen lightly corroded all over as from unspecified salvage, with some patchy toning.
Cobs - Lima Silver
Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, oD to left, * to right of monogram,
Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, oD to left, * to right of monogram, custom mounted in 18K necklace-bezel by Key West jeweler Whitfield Jack. S-L4. 11.3 grams. Choice VF specimen, deeply toned, with all central details full and most of legends, intriguingly mounted in the form of a ship's wheel with chain-link perimeter connecting to spokes, oversized bale at top with Jerusalem cross motif. The coin itself is pedigreed to our Auction #2, with original lot-tag #312.
Cobs - Lima Silver
Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, * below, dot-D to right of monogram.
Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, * below, dot-D to right of monogram. S-L4. 1.7 grams. Broad, thin flan with full but doubled and partially flat interiors, full crown, much legend (including commas and HISPANIARVM with H), toned AVF.
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Cobs - Lima Silver
Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, 1706.
Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, 1706. S-L16; KM-30; CT-1755. 1.5 grams. Full and bold monogram and date and cross, all slightly off-center, toned VF.
Cobs - Lima Silver
Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, 1723.
Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, 1723. S-L20; KM-30; CT-1772. 1.4 grams. Bold full monogram, bold full date below cross, off-center strike, lightly toned VF.
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer not visible (style of 3rd-period B).
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer not visible (style of 3rd-period B). S-P10; KM-5.1. 27.1 grams. Good full shield and cross, nearly full crown, full king's name in legend, very weak assayer (which consignor felt looked like "S"), VF.
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period).
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period). S-P10; KM-5.1. 27.0 grams. Bold full cross and shield and crown, full king's name in legend, deeply toned VF of a distinctive style within B's third period.
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (4th period).
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (4th period). S-P12; KM-5.1; CT-158 26.3 grams. More worn than most (About Fine), still with good full shield and cross, bold but lightly tooled P-B to left, denomination to right, lightly toned.
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q. S-P17; KM-10; CT-124. 26.4 grams. Very bold P-Q, good full shield and cross (the latter slightly doubled), Fine with deeply toned fields.
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (16)33T.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (16)33T. S-P26; KM-19a; CT-475. 27.2 grams. Bold P-T, full shield, full but doubled cross with bottom half of penultimate 3 and tip of final 3 of date visible, Fine+ with many old scratches (but on shield only).
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer TR (small, probably 1640s).
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer TR (small, probably 1640s). S-P27; KM-19a. 27.7 grams. Thick, oval flan with full shield and cross, bold assayer, lightly toned Fine.
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Lot of 4 Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II-IV, all from unspecified salvage.
Lot of 4 Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II-IV, all from unspecified salvage. 76.8 grams total. All corroded but with recognizable details, one silvery but the others toned, probably at least 3 different wrecks represented.
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales (?), Philip IV, assayer not visible, weight between 1R and 2R.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales (?), Philip IV, assayer not visible, weight between 1R and 2R. 4.5 grams. Broad flan with small (1R size) full shield with denomination "z" to right, full but doubled cross, king's ordinal III in legend, Fine.
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer B (1st period, "Lima style").
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer B (1st period, "Lima style"). S-P4; KM-2.2; CT-649. 3.3 grams. Very broad, thin flan with very well-detailed full shield and crown and cross, bold full king's name in legend, weak P-B, XF with toned fields.
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer B (1st period, "Lima style").
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer B (1st period, "Lima style"). S-P4; KM-2.2; CT-649. 3.0 grams. Choice details but a bit worn for the type (Fine), full shield and crown and cross and most of legends, bold P-B, toned fields, minor punch near top of shield.
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Cobs - Potosi Silver
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1651O, rare.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1651O, rare. 2.6 grams. Good full shield and cross, bold assayer O with no dot in center, weak date except for first digit, old scratch on cross, Fine with contrasting toning.
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer B to left (5th period), P to right, borders of x's
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer B to left (5th period), P to right, borders of x's. S-P14; KM-1.4; CT-555 (under Philip III). 1.5 grams. Bold full monogram, assayer and mintmark, full but slightly off-center cross, VF/F with toned fields.
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Lot of 3 Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2R, Philip IV, assayers T and E.
Lot of 3 Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2R, Philip IV, assayers T and E. 4.9 grams. Interesting group, as two show PLVS in legend with the L made into a sideways T to right of monogram (pre-1650s), and the third shows a cross on both sides (1656), Fine+ on average with some stains here and there.
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1652E transitional Type II.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1652E transitional Type II. S-P37; CT-1049. 2.3 grams. Pillars side with F-I-(IIII) at top and E-I-(E) at bottom, shield side with (IAP)5 to left and (I)OE(2) to right, one full pillar and full waves, full shield, all a bit off-center, silvery and corroded as from unspecified salvage.
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1652E transitional Type III.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1652E transitional Type III. S-P37; KM-B13.1; CT-1049. 2.7 grams. Pillars side with A-(I)-(O) at top and E-I-(E) at bottom, shield side with (I)AP5 to left and (I)OE2 to right, very crude flan with bold strike on raised places at edge but centers weak, net Fine with spots of toning, 2 dates visible.
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1748q.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1748q. S-P50a; KM-38; CT-505. 6.2 grams. Very bold and well-centered full pillars and cross, 2 dates, holed near edge, Fine with shiny black substance (enamel?) on fields for contrast. With photo-certificate.
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Lot of 3 Potosi, Bolivia, small cobs: 2R 1756q, 1R 1700F, and 1R 1753C.
Lot of 3 Potosi, Bolivia, small cobs: 2R 1756q, 1R 1700F, and 1R 1753C. 12.9 grams total. Rather worn specimens (VG overall) but all attributable.
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1662E.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1662E. S-P37a; KM-13; CT-1062. 3.2 grams. Excellent full pillars-and-waves with 2 bold dates, good full cross with third date, lightly toned VF with curious point on edge.
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1679C.
Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1679C. S-P38; KM-23; CT-716. 2.2 grams. Bold C and date above full waves, second C to right of and clear date below good cross, old-toned VF.
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, 1758.
Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, 1758. S-P54. 1.0 gram. Good cross, most of monogram above date, typically crude, AVF.
Cobs - Potosi Silver
Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, 1767, rare.
Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, 1767, rare. S-P57. 1.5 grams. Bold but off-center date (usually off the flan), most of cross, lightly porous Fine.
Cobs - Other Silver
Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 17(??), assayer J.
Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 17(??), assayer J. 6.3 grams. Interesting shape, with full and well-centered shield and crown, off-center pillars with bold mintmark and 17 of date, toned Fine for type with usual hole at edge at one end.
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Cobs - Other Silver
Seville, Spain, 1 real, Ferdinand-Isabel, single dots flanking shield (unlisted), mintmark S to left
Seville, Spain, 1 real, Ferdinand-Isabel, single dots flanking shield (unlisted), mintmark S to left of arrows. CT-unlisted. 3.3 grams. Bold full shield and crown, yoke-and-arrows, nearly full legends (Latin except for Gothic A's), slightly encrusted AXF with hairline edge-split.
Cobs - Other Silver
Seville, Spain, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer R, ex-Tunis hoard.
Seville, Spain, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer R, ex-Tunis hoard. 26.5 grams. Thick flan with sharply cut sides, full and well-detailed shield and cross-lions-castles, mintmark S below assayer R to left, AVF with toned fields.
Cobs - Other Silver
Spain (mint uncertain), cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible.
Spain (mint uncertain), cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. 27.4 grams. Nearly full shield and cross but peripherally flat, Fine with patchy toning.
Cobs - Other Silver
Spain (mint uncertain), cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible.
Spain (mint uncertain), cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. 26.6 grams. Very crude, squarish flan of uneven thickness, with only central details visible, net VG with old toning.
Cobs - Other Silver
Spain (mint uncertain), cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible.
Spain (mint uncertain), cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. 27.2 grams. Crude strike with only central detail, Fine with flat peripheries, lightly corroded surfaces.
Cobs - Other Silver
Spain (mint uncertain), cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible.
Spain (mint uncertain), cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. 27.3 grams. Crude but nearly full shield and cross, AVF with lightly corroded surfaces, spotty toning.
Cobs - Other Silver
Spain (mint uncertain), cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible.
Spain (mint uncertain), cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. 25.8 grams. Thick flan with shield that occupies the whole surface, crude cross, toned Fine with greenish sediment on fields.
Cobs - Other Silver
Lot of 3 Seville, Spain, cob 8R, Philip IV, assayer R or not visible, ex-Tunis hoard.
Lot of 3 Seville, Spain, cob 8R, Philip IV, assayer R or not visible, ex-Tunis hoard. 82.0 grams. Interesting mix of shapes and sizes, one with corroded cross, one with uneven thickness and bent piece of edge, and the third exceptionally thick and small (also with some corrosion), Fine on average overall.
Cobs - Other Silver
Lot of 6 Spanish (mints uncertain) cob 4 reales of Philip IV, assayers not visible.
Lot of 6 Spanish (mints uncertain) cob 4 reales of Philip IV, assayers not visible. 77.7 grams total. Fine on average, mostly good shields and crosses with toned fields.
Cobs - Other Silver
Granada, Spain, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer M above mintmark G to right, OMN(IVM) in obverse l
Granada, Spain, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer M above mintmark G to right, OMN(IVM) in obverse legend. CT-Type 104. 6.7 grams. Full shield with bold MG to right and denomination II to left, good full cross with especially nice lions, lightly toned VF+.
Cobs - Other Silver
Lot of 2 Toledo, Spain, 2R of Philip II-III: assayer C and not visible.
Lot of 2 Toledo, Spain, 2R of Philip II-III: assayer C and not visible. 13.4 grams total. The assayer-C piece with good full shield and cross, clear oT-C to left, AVF with old scratches and gilt reverse; the other smaller and less well-detailed, with edge-split but no problems; both lightly toned.
Cobs - Other Silver
Lot of 8 Spanish (Seville or mints uncertain) cob 2 reales of the 1600s.
Lot of 8 Spanish (Seville or mints uncertain) cob 2 reales of the 1600s. 51.3 grams total. Wide range of sizes (thicknesses) and shapes, all with at least some of cross and shield visible, toned, F-VF on average.
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Cobs - Other Silver
Lot of 2 Seville, Spain, small cobs of Philip II-III: 2R assayer B below S to left, (O)MNIVM in lege
Lot of 2 Seville, Spain, small cobs of Philip II-III: 2R assayer B below S to left, (O)MNIVM in legend; 1R assayer Gothic D below S-II to left. 9.8 grams total. The 2R with bold full S-B, decent cross; the 1R with nearly full cross and shield; both toned Fine.
Cobs - Other Silver
Lot of 2 cut and chopmarked cob 8R of Philip III-IV (one Mexico and one Potosi) as from circulation
Lot of 2 cut and chopmarked cob 8R of Philip III-IV (one Mexico and one Potosi) as from circulation in the Orient. 30.0 grams total. Two semi-circular halves of two different types, both toned AVF, the Potosi piece with a wealth of chops and the Mexico piece with bends and test-cuts.
Cobs - Other Silver
Lot of 3 Spanish colonial cob minors: Mexico 4R Philip IV; Potosi 2R 1758; Guatemala 1R Philip V.
Lot of 3 Spanish colonial cob minors: Mexico 4R Philip IV; Potosi 2R 1758; Guatemala 1R Philip V. 21.4 grams total. The 4R with decent full shield and cross; the 2R with bold date and cross; the 1R curiously triangular in shape; mostly toned, Fine on average overall.
Cobs - Other Silver
Lot of 6 miscellaneous small silver cobs: 2R Lima 170?H; 2R Potosi 1739E; 2R Potosi 1768(V-Y); 1R Po
Lot of 6 miscellaneous small silver cobs: 2R Lima 170?H; 2R Potosi 1739E; 2R Potosi 1768(V-Y); 1R Potosi Philip III; 1R Potosi 1656?(E); and 1/2R Lima 1743V. 23.8 grams total. About Fine on average overall, the Philip III 1R with small punchmark and several of the others ex-salvage, mostly toned.
Coins: Ancient
Akarnania, Anaktorion (Corinthian colony on the Ionian Sea), AR stater, ca. 350-300 BC.
Akarnania, Anaktorion (Corinthian colony on the Ionian Sea), AR stater, ca. 350-300 BC. Pegasi 71; BCD Akarnania 86. 7.6 grams. Pegasos flying left / Helmeted head of Athena left; KLE above, monogram below, monogram and filleted bucranium behind. Near VF.
Coins: Ancient
Kings of Macedon, AR tetradrachm, Alexander III (the Great), 336-323 BC, Arados mint, struck circa 3
Kings of Macedon, AR tetradrachm, Alexander III (the Great), 336-323 BC, Arados mint, struck circa 328-320 BC. Price 3332; Muller 1370. 17.0 grams. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; AP monogram under throne. Well-centered Fine.
Coins: Ancient
Kings of Macedon, AR drachm, Alexander III ("the Great"), 336-323 BC, uncertain Asia Minor mint, str
Kings of Macedon, AR drachm, Alexander III ("the Great"), 336-323 BC, uncertain Asia Minor mint, struck 300-280 BC. 4.1 grams. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter. Toned VF, the obverse struck off-center.
Coins: Ancient
Kings of Macedon, AR drachm, Antigonos I Monophthalmos as Strategos of Asia, 320-306/5 BC, or as kin
Kings of Macedon, AR drachm, Antigonos I Monophthalmos as Strategos of Asia, 320-306/5 BC, or as king, 306/5-301 BC, Kolophon mint, struck ca. 310-301 BC in the name and types of Alexander III. Price 1798. 3.9 grams. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus seated left; crescent in left field, N below throne. Near VF.
Coins: Ancient
Ancient Judaea, AE prutah, Pontius Pilate as Roman prefect under Tiberius (26-36 AD, probably year 1
Ancient Judaea, AE prutah, Pontius Pilate as Roman prefect under Tiberius (26-36 AD, probably year 18 (LIH). Hendin 1343. 1.8 grams. Heavily patinated but recognizable, popular as from the time of Christ's trial and crucifixion.
Coins: Ancient
Lot of 4 Roman Empire silver coins: 3 denarii of Julia Augusta / Livia (14 AD), Trajan (98-117 AD) a
Lot of 4 Roman Empire silver coins: 3 denarii of Julia Augusta / Livia (14 AD), Trajan (98-117 AD) and Severus Alexander (222-235 AD); plus a billon tetradrachm of Hadrian (117-138 AD). 22.2 grams total. Decent VF overall (the Julia Augusta a bit better), generally well toned and problem-free.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Buenos Aires, Argentina (National Bank), copper 10 decimos, 1827.
Buenos Aires, Argentina (National Bank), copper 10 decimos, 1827. KM-4. 15.9 grams. Dark chocolate-brown AVF with a few minor (old) rim-nicks.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Buenos Aires, Argentina (National Bank), copper 10 decimos, 1830.
Buenos Aires, Argentina (National Bank), copper 10 decimos, 1830. KM-4. 13.8 grams, Nice VF with traces of original red color, minor rim-bruise.
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Coins: Argentina-Chile
Buenos Aires, Argentina, copper 2 reales, 1855.
Buenos Aires, Argentina, copper 2 reales, 1855. KM-9. 7.4 grams. Reddish brown VF, no problems.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Buenos Aires, Argentina, copper 2 reales, 1855.
Buenos Aires, Argentina, copper 2 reales, 1855. KM-9. 7.7 grams. Nice reddish brown color, AXF with light old scratches and slightly grainy surfaces.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Buenos Aires, Argentina, copper 2 reales, 1861.
Buenos Aires, Argentina, copper 2 reales, 1861. KM-11. 7.8 grams. Even-brown AXF with very minor rim-flaws.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Cordoba, Argentina, 2 reales, 1846, rare one-year subtype with eight-pointed symmetrical sun-rays.
Cordoba, Argentina, 2 reales, 1846, rare one-year subtype with eight-pointed symmetrical sun-rays. Janson-73.4; KM-25. 6.8 grams. Typically crude design, somewhat unevenly struck, net AVF.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Cordoba, Argentina, 1 real, 1843, upside-down 3 and lazy 4 in date.
Cordoba, Argentina, 1 real, 1843, upside-down 3 and lazy 4 in date. Janson-40.3; KM-unlisted. 3.4 grams. Crude design (especially the date), attractively toned VF.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Lot of 10 miscellaneous Argentinean coins (various metals), dated 1920-1950.
Lot of 10 miscellaneous Argentinean coins (various metals), dated 1920-1950. 31.1 grams total. VF to Mint State (but most toward the high end), no big problems (see photo for dates and denominations).
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Australia (struck in Denver), sixpence, George VI, 1943-D, encapsulated NGC MS 63.
Australia (struck in Denver), sixpence, George VI, 1943-D, encapsulated NGC MS 63. KM-38. Lustrous and free of any wear.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Austria (Hall mint), thaler, Maria Theresa, 1765-AS.
Austria (Hall mint), thaler, Maria Theresa, 1765-AS. KM-1799. 27.6 grams. Nicely toned AVF, no problems, last date for this type.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Lot of 2 Austrian 1780 Maria Theresa thaler restrikes, one from the 1800s and one modern.
Lot of 2 Austrian 1780 Maria Theresa thaler restrikes, one from the 1800s and one modern. 55.8 grams total. Toned Fine (1800s) and silvery BU (modern), no problems.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Potosi, Bolivia, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1769JR (fancy 9).
Potosi, Bolivia, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1769JR (fancy 9). KM-47; CT-1593. 3.1 grams. Attractively toned and problem-free VF.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Potosi, Bolivia, pillar 1/2 real, Charles III, 1769JR (fancy 9).
Potosi, Bolivia, pillar 1/2 real, Charles III, 1769JR (fancy 9). KM-46; CT-1796. 1.7 grams. Nicely toned VF with old scratch at top-left of crown, otherwise problem-free and attractive.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1808PJ.
Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1808PJ. KM-73; CT-732. 26.9 grams. AVF with scratch in front of face and scuffmarks at top on both sides, also stained (orange) on reverse.
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Coins: Argentina-Chile
Potosi, Bolivia, bust 4 reales, Charles IV, 1791PR, encapsulated NGC XF 40, from the "Cuzco hoard" (
Potosi, Bolivia, bust 4 reales, Charles IV, 1791PR, encapsulated NGC XF 40, from the "Cuzco hoard" (stated in the slab). KM-72; CT-864. Special (local, unofficial) bust (2-year type), a flashy, lustrous AU in our opinion, but with faint surface hairlines, so probably net-graded by NGC.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Potosi, Bolivia, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1808PJ.
Potosi, Bolivia, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1808PJ. KM-70; CT-1182. 3.3 grams. Deeply old-toned AXF, struck slightly off-center but no problems.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Lot of 2 Potosi, Bolivia, 1/4R, Charles IV, 1799 and 1802.
Lot of 2 Potosi, Bolivia, 1/4R, Charles IV, 1799 and 1802. KM-82. 1.7 grams total. Good details but no better than Fine, some toning, somewhat scarce as non-salvage.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Potosi, Bolivia, 1/4 sol, 1852.
Potosi, Bolivia, 1/4 sol, 1852. KM-111. 0.8 gram. AU with original luster and elegant light toning, slightly off-center strike, one-year type.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Bolivia, 20 centavos, 1879, Daza commemorative.
Bolivia, 20 centavos, 1879, Daza commemorative. KM-166. 4.5 grams. Nice XF, no problems.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil (Bahia mint), 960 reis, 1810-B, "REGENES" error, struck over a Spanish colonial bust 8R.
Brazil (Bahia mint), 960 reis, 1810-B, "REGENES" error, struck over a Spanish colonial bust 8R. KM-307.1. 26.8 grams. Slightly crude XF, somewhat lustrous (no toning), with traces of undercoin in center of reverse, rare error in legend.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil (Bahia mint), 960 reis, 1810-B, encapsulated NGC AU 50, struck over a Spanish colonial bust 8
Brazil (Bahia mint), 960 reis, 1810-B, encapsulated NGC AU 50, struck over a Spanish colonial bust 8R dated 1806. KM-307.1. Traces of undercoin visible on both sides (including, barely, the date), attractively old-toned, with muted luster.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil (Bahia mint), 960 reis, 1813-B, "REGENES" error, struck over a Spanish colonial bust 8R.
Brazil (Bahia mint), 960 reis, 1813-B, "REGENES" error, struck over a Spanish colonial bust 8R. KM-307.1. 26.4 grams. Lustrous, non-toned XF with some undercoin detail on both sides (mostly central), rare error in legend.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil (Bahia mint), 960 reis, 1814-B, struck over a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales of Charles I
Brazil (Bahia mint), 960 reis, 1814-B, struck over a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales of Charles IV, assayer TH. KM-307.1. 26.9 grams. Lustrous and very boldly struck AU with traces of undercoin detail on both sides, very flashy specimen.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil (mint uncertain), 960 reis, 1814, struck over a Spanish colonial bust 8 reales of Charles IV.
Brazil (mint uncertain), 960 reis, 1814, struck over a Spanish colonial bust 8 reales of Charles IV. KM-307. 27.0 grams. Lustrous XF+ with hint of pink toning, traces of undercoin detail on both sides.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil (Rio mint), 960 reis, 1818-R.
Brazil (Rio mint), 960 reis, 1818-R. KM-326.1. 26.7 grams. Lustrous AU with light rainbow toning.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil (Rio mint), 960 reis, 1820-R, "SATB" error and 40-degree rotated axis, struck over Santiago,
Brazil (Rio mint), 960 reis, 1820-R, "SATB" error and 40-degree rotated axis, struck over Santiago, Chile, "volcano" peso, rare. Gomes-25.14; KM-unlisted. 26.4 grams. Bold and attractively toned AU with hint of luster, parts of under-coin visible including full SANTIAGO (a very rare combination), also very rare error in legend with SATB instead of STAB, unlisted in KM, a choice and problem-free coin with lots of interesting aspects.
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Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil (struck in Lisbon), 640 reis, 1699.
Brazil (struck in Lisbon), 640 reis, 1699. KM-90.1. 18.8 grams. Off-center AVF with hint of toning, minor rim-flaw.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil (struck in Lisbon), 640 reis, 1771, SUBQ in legend.
Brazil (struck in Lisbon), 640 reis, 1771, SUBQ in legend. KM-193.2. 17.2 grams. Richly old-toned AVF, no problems.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil (struck in Lisbon), 640 reis, 1787, flat-arch crown, encapsulated NGC VF 25.
Brazil (struck in Lisbon), 640 reis, 1787, flat-arch crown, encapsulated NGC VF 25. KM-222.1. Nicely toned and with much original luster despite the grade (looks more like VF+).
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil (Bahia mint), 640 reis, 1801-B.
Brazil (Bahia mint), 640 reis, 1801-B. KM-231.2. 18.9 grams. Weakly struck AVF with some luster, minor rim-flaw.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil (Bahia mint), 640 reis, 1808-B.
Brazil (Bahia mint), 640 reis, 1808-B. KM-237. 18.7 grams. Decent VF, no problems.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil (Bahia mint), 640 reis, 1809-B.
Brazil (Bahia mint), 640 reis, 1809-B. KM-256.1. 19.6 grams. VF+ with weak strike near centers, hint of toning and luster.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil (Rio mint), 320 reis, 1750.
Brazil (Rio mint), 320 reis, 1750. KM-157.1. 9.1 grams. VF with toning at rims, weaker strike in centers.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil (Bahia mint), 320 reis, 1788.
Brazil (Bahia mint), 320 reis, 1788. KM-221.1. 8.8 grams. Nice VF with attractive old toning around details (great contrast), edge slightly smoothed at top and bottom.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil (Rio mint), 320 reis, 1820-R.
Brazil (Rio mint), 320 reis, 1820-R. KM-324.2. 8.8 grams. Darkly toned XF+, no problems.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil (Rio mint), copper 40 reis, 1812-R.
Brazil (Rio mint), copper 40 reis, 1812-R. KM-234.3. 14.1 grams. Bold XF, nice chocolate-brown color all over, no problems.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Lot of 2 Brazilian coppers: 40 reis, Peter I, 1828; and a Pernambuco "sunface" token for "500."
Lot of 2 Brazilian coppers: 40 reis, Peter I, 1828; and a Pernambuco "sunface" token for "500." 11.7 grams total. Both reddish brown in color, the 40 reis AXF with weak rims, the token bold XF with legend LA PUERTA DEL SOL PERNAMBUCO.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil (Rio mint), copper 20 reis, 1820-R.
Brazil (Rio mint), copper 20 reis, 1820-R. KM-316.1. 5.5 grams. AU- with traces of original luster and red color.
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Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil, 2000 reis, 1852, encapsulated NGC AU 58.
Brazil, 2000 reis, 1852, encapsulated NGC AU 58. KM-462 Nicely toned, with muted luster, just too many bagmarks to make Mint State.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil, 5000 reis, 1936, Santos Dumont commemorative.
Brazil, 5000 reis, 1936, Santos Dumont commemorative. KM-543. 10.0 grams. Choice, prooflike BU (scarce grade), very flashy.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Brazil (struck in Paris), 1000 reis, 1913-A, encapsulated ANACS MS 64.
Brazil (struck in Paris), 1000 reis, 1913-A, encapsulated ANACS MS 64. KM-513. Bold strike and choice grade, just a couple bagmarks on high points.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Canada, 1 dollar, George VI, 1949, encapsulated NGC MS 65.
Canada, 1 dollar, George VI, 1949, encapsulated NGC MS 65. KM-47. One-year type, practically flawless specimen, starting to tone.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Canada, 1 dollar, George VI, 1949, encapsulated NGC MS 63.
Canada, 1 dollar, George VI, 1949, encapsulated NGC MS 63. KM-47. One-year type, prooflike luster (no toning) but with some tiny spots of "sweat" on surface preventing a higher grade.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Canada, 1 dollar, Elizabeth II, 1959, encapsulated NGC MS 62.
Canada, 1 dollar, Elizabeth II, 1959, encapsulated NGC MS 62. KM-54. Frosty and lustrous, with minor bagmarks.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Canada, 5 cents, George V, 1922, encapsulated NGC AU 55.
Canada, 5 cents, George V, 1922, encapsulated NGC AU 55. KM-29. First date of series, muted luster and toning, no problems.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Canada, 5 cents, George V, 1928, encapsulated NGC AU 58.
Canada, 5 cents, George V, 1928, encapsulated NGC AU 58. KM-29. Frosty muted luster, no problems.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Santiago, Chile, "volcano" 1/2 real, 1833I, medal alignment.
Santiago, Chile, "volcano" 1/2 real, 1833I, medal alignment. KM-90. 1.5 grams. Holed, slightly crude Fine with nicely toned fields.
Coins: Argentina-Chile
Chinese "knife money," late Zhou to Qin dynasties (ca. 4th century BC to 3rd century AD).
Chinese "knife money," late Zhou to Qin dynasties (ca. 4th century BC to 3rd century AD). 16.1 grams. Crusty and green from burial but fully intact, no characters or other markings but distinctively shaped.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Representative collection of Chinese bronze coins and paper money (21st century BC to 1940s) in orig
Representative collection of Chinese bronze coins and paper money (21st century BC to 1940s) in original folder with merchant business cards and purchase receipts. 10" x 7", almost 2 lb total. A representative collection of Chinese monetary instruments ranging from ancient shell money to modern paper money, but mostly bronze coins, all with diagrams and explanations in Chinese on the pages onto which the pieces are pasted (the folder itself dating to the mid-1900s and slightly battered), nothing overly rare or choice but probably worth much more now than the 720 yuan the consignor paid for it in 2001. SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Popayan, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1810JF.
Popayan, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1810JF. Restrepo-114.2; KM-70.2; CT-974. 6.5 grams. Attractively toned and problem-free VF.
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Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Popayan, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1811JF.
Popayan, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1811JF. Restrepo-114.3; KM-70.2; CT-unlisted (cf. 975). 6.7 grams. AVF with toning around letters, holed at edge.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1816FJ/JJ.
Bogota, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1816FJ/JJ. Restrepo-113.2; KM-70.1; CT-unlisted (cf. 1009). 6.3 grams. Attractively toned Fine with slightly crude rims (as made).
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1819FJ (normal date).
Bogota, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1819FJ (normal date). Restrepo-113.9; KM-70.1; CT-1012. 6.6 grams. Lightly toned Fine with slightly crude rims (as made).
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Popayan, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1820/10MF.
Popayan, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1820/10MF. Restrepo-114.12; KM-70.2; CT-981. 6.2 grams. Toned Fine with bold legends, old test-cuts in edge, a bit crude as usual.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Pasto, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1822O, dot after CONST, scarce.
Pasto, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1822O, dot after CONST, scarce. Restrepo-115.1; KM-74; CT-973. 5.3 grams. Bold legends, uneven strike (date weak) and crude rims as usual, Fine with much toning, popular single-date, single-assayer issue from a revolutionary-era Royalist mint, also distinctive as the only New World issue to mention the new Spanish Constitution in the legend.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1773VJ. Scarce.
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1773VJ. Scarce. Restrepo-38.3; KM-46.1; CT-1625. 3.0 grams. Fine with good old toning, parts of edge crude (as made).
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1792JJ, no dot in mintmark.
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1792JJ, no dot in mintmark. Restrepo-78.4a; KM-58; CT-1184. 3.6 grams. Fine with weak bust, good legends, lightly toned all over.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1793JJ.
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1793JJ. Restrepo-78.8; KM-58; CT-1185. 3.1 grams. Fine with weak bust, good legends, slightly out-of-round (as made).
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1793JJ, no dot in mintmark.
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1793JJ, no dot in mintmark. Restrepo-78.8a; KM-58; CT-1185. 3.1 grams. Deeply toned Fine.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1796JJ.
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1796JJ. Restrepo-78.16; KM-58; CT-1188. 3.5 grams. Fine with weak centers, good legends, minimal toning.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1798JJ.
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1798JJ. Restrepo-78.24; KM-58; CT-1190. 3.1 grams. Deeply toned Fine, much good contrast, some old scratches.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1799JJ.
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1799JJ. Restrepo-78.30; KM-58; CT-1191. 3.1 grams. Minimally toned Fine with weak bust, slightly crude (as made) near rims.
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Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1801JJ.
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1801JJ. Restrepo-78.34; KM-58; CT-1192. 3.0 grams. Fine with very weak bust, good legends.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1810JF.
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1810JF. Restrepo-111.3; KM-68.1; CT-1208. 3.0 grams. Richly old-toned About Fine with weak centers.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Popayan, Colombia, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1810JF.
Popayan, Colombia, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1810JF. Restrepo-112.1; KM-68.1; CT-1190. 3.1 grams. Nice Fine+ with rich old toning, good rims, holed at top.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1812JF, re-engraved bust.
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1812JF, re-engraved bust. Restrepo-111.5; KM-68.1; CT-1210. 3.3 grams. Richly rainbow-toned AVF, slightly off-center strike.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1816FJ.
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1816FJ. Restrepo-111.9; KM-68.1; CT-1211. 2.9 grams. Fine with weak pillars and bust, hint of luster and richly toned, crude rims as made.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1819FJ, inverted J.
Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1819FJ, inverted J. Restrepo-111.17; KM-68.1; CT-1214. 3.1 grams. Nicely toned Fine with slightly crude rims (as made), attempted hole (old) at top.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Popayan, Colombia, 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1810JF.
Popayan, Colombia, 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1810JF. Restrepo-107.1; KM-69.2; CT-1367. 1.6 grams. Richly toned AXF with crude hole at top, crude rims as made.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, anepigraphic issue with bust-era castle and lion (Charles III or IV).
Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, anepigraphic issue with bust-era castle and lion (Charles III or IV). Restrepo-2.2; CT-1477 (under La Rioja, Argentina). 0.8 gram. Off-center Fine with hint of toning.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, anepigraphic issue with bust-era castle and lion (Charles III or IV).
Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, anepigraphic issue with bust-era castle and lion (Charles III or IV). Restrepo-2.2; CT-1477 (under La Rioja, Argentina). 0.9 gram. Problem-free VF.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, Charles IV, 1799/8.
Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, Charles IV, 1799/8. Restrepo-75.7; KM-63; CT-1432. 0.7 gram. Bold but off-center Fine with clear overdate.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, Charles IV, 1799.
Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, Charles IV, 1799. Restrepo-75.8; KM-63; CT-1433. 1.0 gram. Broad-flan VF with deep toning, off-center strike.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, Charles IV, 1801.
Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, Charles IV, 1801. Restrepo-75.12; KM-63; CT-1436. 1.1 gram. Off-center XF.
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Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 8 reales, 1821JF, no BA, scarce.
Bogota, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 8 reales, 1821JF, no BA, scarce. Restrepo-157.3; KM-C6. 22.8 grams. Fine, the flan a bit crude as usual, but nicely toned, plugged hole at top.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 2 reales, 1821JF, mintmark BA with dots below and to right.
Bogota, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 2 reales, 1821JF, mintmark BA with dots below and to right. Restrepo-155.6; KM-C5. 5.0 grams. Fine with very weak bust, nice reverse, lightly toned all over, crude edge (as made).
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 2 reales, 1821JF, with BA, possible contemporary counterfeit.
Bogota, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 2 reales, 1821JF, with BA, possible contemporary counterfeit. 4.6 grams. Strange specimen with accurate details but noticeably high copper content, underweight but with rounded edge, Fine with bold legends, weak centers.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 3 coins of Bogota, Colombia: 8R 1821BaJF; 2R 1821BaJF; and 1R 1833RS.
Lot of 3 coins of Bogota, Colombia: 8R 1821BaJF; 2R 1821BaJF; and 1R 1833RS. 30.6 grams total. The 8R is toned AVF, the 2R is crude Fine, and the 1R is crude VF, no big problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 2 Colombian 1R: Popayan 1832RU and Bogota 1833RS.
Lot of 2 Colombian 1R: Popayan 1832RU and Bogota 1833RS. 5.6 grams. Green-toned Fine (1832) and lustrous VF (1833), no big problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Popayan, Colombia, 2 reales, 1842VU, rare assayer for date.
Popayan, Colombia, 2 reales, 1842VU, rare assayer for date. Restrepo-188.6; KM-97.2. 6.0 grams. Lightly rainbow-toned XF with weak rims (as made) but very nice overall, a rare date-assayer combination that is greatly undervalued in reference catalogs (note that the Dana Roberts specimen in similar grade realized $1,840).
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 2 reales, 1848/8, encapsulated NGC AU 58.
Bogota, Colombia, 2 reales, 1848/8, encapsulated NGC AU 58. Restrepo-190.3a; KM-unlisted (cf. 105). Three-year type, lustrous fields, no problems, clear 8/8 overdate that is unlisted in KM.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 2 reales, 1849.
Bogota, Colombia, 2 reales, 1849. Restrepo-190.5; KM-105. 5.0 grams. Three-year type, lustrous AU with slightly crude rims (as made), no problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 3 Colombian silver minors: 2R 1843RS Bogota; 1/2R 1838RU Popayan; and 1/2R 1839RU Popayan.
Lot of 3 Colombian silver minors: 2R 1843RS Bogota; 1/2R 1838RU Popayan; and 1/2R 1839RU Popayan. 8.0 grams total. The 2R is crude Fine with weak centers but good legends; the 1/2R are VF (1838) and XF (1839) with some original luster and light toning.
NOTE: The pink stripes in the photos are due to scanning through cellophane holders and are NOT part of the coins.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 2 Bogota, Colombia, 1R: 1838RS and 1847 (6-point stars).
Lot of 2 Bogota, Colombia, 1R: 1838RS and 1847 (6-point stars). 5.1 grams total. The 1838 is VF with muted luster in fields; the 1847 is AXF with attractive toning, slightly off-center strike.
NOTE: The pink stripes in the photos are due to scanning through cellophane holders and are NOT part of the coins.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 2 Bogota, Colombia, 1 decimos: 1854 and 1858.
Lot of 2 Bogota, Colombia, 1 decimos: 1854 and 1858. 4.9 grams total. The 1854 is richly toned XF; the 1858 is VF with weak centers, minimal toning.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Popayan, Colombia, 1/2 real, 1838RU.
Popayan, Colombia, 1/2 real, 1838RU. Restrepo-178; KM-96.2. 1.4 grams. Deeply old-toned Fine+, slightly crude but not unattractive.
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Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 1/2 real, 1839RS.
Bogota, Colombia, 1/2 real, 1839RS. Restrepo-177; KM-96.1. 1.5 grams. Attractively toned AXF, no problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Popayan, Colombia, 1/2 real, 1846UE.
Popayan, Colombia, 1/2 real, 1846UE. Restrepo-178.24; KM-96.2 1.2 grams. VF with crude rims, crudely black-toned obverse with natural flaws, the reverse much better.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Popayan, Colombia, 1/2 real, 1846UE.
Popayan, Colombia, 1/2 real, 1846UE. Restrepo-178.24; KM-96.2 1.3 grams. VF with decent toning, slightly crude rims (as made).
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 1/2 real, 1847RS.
Bogota, Colombia, 1/2 real, 1847RS. Restrepo-177.18; KM-96.1. 1.5 grams. Nice VF with light toning, slightly crude surfaces (as made).
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1846, dot after date, rare.
Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1846, dot after date, rare. Restrepo-172.19; KM-90.1. 0.7 gram. Nice VF, no problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1849, no star below denomination (possibly rare).
Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1849, no star below denomination (possibly rare). Restrepo-unlisted (cf. 175.1); KM-unlisted (cf. 108.2). 0.8 gram. Attractively toned AXF with minor rim-flaw, different star arrangement that might be normal for the first year of issue but is not noted thus by Restrepo or KM.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1849.
Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1849. Restrepo-175.1; KM-108.2. 0.8 gram. Decent AVF but with some planchet-flaws (lamination).
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 2 Colombian (struck in London) copper 1/2 decimos de real (1847 and 1848).
Lot of 2 Colombian (struck in London) copper 1/2 decimos de real (1847 and 1848). 9.6 grams total. The 1847 is chocolate-brown AXF, but the 1848 is Mint State with original luster and red color.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Popayan, Colombia, 2 reales, 186/52.
Popayan, Colombia, 2 reales, 186/52. Restrepo-225.3; KM-134. 4.8 grams. VF+ with deep toning, slightly crude rims (as made).
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Popayan, Colombia, 2 reales, 186/52.
Popayan, Colombia, 2 reales, 186/52. Restrepo-225.3; KM-134. 4.8 grams. Evenly toned VF+ with weak rims (as made).
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 1 decimo, 186/50.
Bogota, Colombia, 1 decimo, 186/50. Restrepo-224.2; KM-125. 2.5 grams. Very scarce two-year type, deeply toned VF with weak center on reverse, slightly crude rims (as made).
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Medellin, Colombia, 1 peso, 1870.
Medellin, Colombia, 1 peso, 1870. Restrepo-318.3; KM-unlisted (cf. 154.2). 24.5 grams. VF+ with slightly crude rims (as made), cleaned and retoned.
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Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 2 Bogota, Colombia, 5 decimos/50 centavos: 1870 and 1875.
Lot of 2 Bogota, Colombia, 5 decimos/50 centavos: 1870 and 1875. KM-153.1. and KM-153.6. 24.5 grams total. F-VF on average, lacking toning but also no big problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1871, encapsulated NGC XF 45.
Bogota, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1871, encapsulated NGC XF 45. Restrepo-293.4; KM-153.1 Very lightly toned, no problems, the reverse exceptionally lustrous for the stated grade.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1874.
Bogota, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1874. Restrepo-307.1; KM-172.2. 12.4 grams. VF with good toning all over, no problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 2 Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos: 1875 (upside-down B in O of ESTADOS) and 1876.
Lot of 2 Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos: 1875 (upside-down B in O of ESTADOS) and 1876. KM-153.5. 24.9 grams total. The 1875 is bold VF with nice toning; the 1876 is lustrous AXF with slightly crude rims.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1877/4.
Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1877/4. Restrepo-298.1; KM-161.1. 12.0 grams. Lustrous AXF, once cleaned and starting to retone.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 3 Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos: 1878/4, 1879/4 (pointed 9) and 1882.
Lot of 3 Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos: 1878/4, 1879/4 (pointed 9) and 1882. 36.9 grams total. VF-XF on average, mostly lightly toned, no big problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 4 Bogota, Colombia, 50 centavos: 1878, 1879, 1880 and 1883.
Lot of 4 Bogota, Colombia, 50 centavos: 1878, 1879, 1880 and 1883. 49.5 grams. All XF, some lustrous, faint toning here and there, no problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 2 Colombian 2 decimos: 1867 Bogota (5-point star) and 1870 Medellin.
Lot of 2 Colombian 2 decimos: 1867 Bogota (5-point star) and 1870 Medellin. 9.4 grams. Both richly toned and problem-free Fine+.
NOTE: The pink stripes in the photos are due to scanning through cellophane holders and are NOT part of the coins.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Medellin, Colombia, 2 decimos, 1871, key date.
Medellin, Colombia, 2 decimos, 1871, key date. Restrepo-282.2; KM-155.2 4.8 grams. Richly toned VF, no problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 2 decimos, 1872, rare.
Bogota, Colombia, 2 decimos, 1872, rare. Restrepo-281.1; KM-155.1. 5.0 grams. Decent Fine with light toning, no problems, one-year type.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Medellin, Colombia, 20 centavos, 1874, "GRAM." variety.
Medellin, Colombia, 20 centavos, 1874, "GRAM." variety. Restrepo-286.1; KM-176.1. 4.9 grams. Nice VF+ with attractive light toning.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Medellin, Colombia, 20 centavos, 1876, with B inside O of ESTADOS.
Medellin, Colombia, 20 centavos, 1876, with B inside O of ESTADOS. Restrepo-288.5; KM-178.1. 4.9 grams. Bold AVF with attractive old toning.
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Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Medellin, Colombia, 20 centavos, 1876.
Medellin, Colombia, 20 centavos, 1876. Restrepo-288.3; KM-178.1. 4.9 grams. Lightly toned VF+ with muted luster, slightly crude rims (as made).
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Medellin, Colombia, 20 centavos, 1882, "GRAMOS" variety.
Medellin, Colombia, 20 centavos, 1882, "GRAMOS" variety. Restrepo-289.1; KM-178.1. 5.0 grams. VF+ with hint of luster and toning.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Medellin, Colombia, 20 centavos, 1885.
Medellin, Colombia, 20 centavos, 1885. Restrepo-289.4; KM-178.3. 4.8 grams. Rainbow-toned AVF with hint of luster.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Popayan, Colombia, 1 decimo, 1864, encapsulated ANACS EF 45, stars over 1848 on obverse, ex-Dana Rob
Popayan, Colombia, 1 decimo, 1864, encapsulated ANACS EF 45, stars over 1848 on obverse, ex-Dana Roberts collection. Restrepo-267.2; KM-145.2. Deeply toned and accurately graded (rare grade for this type), interesting issue struck from dies apparently engraved over a pattern for an 1848 1 real under the Republic of New Granada. Pedigreed to the Dana Roberts collection.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 1 decimo, 1866, one-year subtype with debased fineness (0.835).
Bogota, Colombia, 1 decimo, 1866, one-year subtype with debased fineness (0.835). Restrepo-268.1; KM-145.1a. 2.5 grams. Deeply toned XF/VF with hint of muted luster, no problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 2 Bogota, Colombia, 1 decimos: 1866 (0.835 fineness) and 1868.
Lot of 2 Bogota, Colombia, 1 decimos: 1866 (0.835 fineness) and 1868. 4.5 grams total. Nice pair of different types, F-VF on average, nicely toned, no problems.
NOTE: The pink stripes in the photos are due to scanning through cellophane holders and are NOT part of the coins.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Medellin, Colombia, 1 decimo, 1874/4/3.
Medellin, Colombia, 1 decimo, 1874/4/3. Restrepo-271.1a; KM-151.2. 2.2 grams. Fine with light toning, weak rims, couple of small dark spots.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 4 Bogota, Colombia, 10 centavos: 1874, 1879, 1881 and 1884.
Lot of 4 Bogota, Colombia, 10 centavos: 1874, 1879, 1881 and 1884. 9.8 grams total. The 1874 and 1879 are Fine and lightly toned (the former with old scratches on reverse), but the other two are VF-XF and silvery, all decent coins.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 10 centavos, 1884.
Bogota, Colombia, 10 centavos, 1884. Restrepo-273.14; KM-175.1. 2.5 grams. Nicely toned VF, no problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Medellin, Colombia, 10 centavos, 1885.
Medellin, Colombia, 10 centavos, 1885. Restrepo-275.1; KM-175.2. 2.2 grams. Deeply old-toned Fine, actually more valuable than the issue with new fineness (see next lot).
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Medellin, Colombia, 10 centavos, 1885, fineness 0.500/0.835.
Medellin, Colombia, 10 centavos, 1885, fineness 0.500/0.835. Restrepo-276.1; KM-175.2. 2.5 grams. Non-toned Fine+, no problems, interesting debased type.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Medellin, Colombia, 1/2 decimo, 1868.
Medellin, Colombia, 1/2 decimo, 1868. Restrepo-257.1; KM-151.1. 1.2 grams. Lightly toned VF, no problems except for a slightly crude fabric to the metal.
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Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 2 Colombian 1/2 decimos: Bogota 1871 and Medellin 1872.
Lot of 2 Colombian 1/2 decimos: Bogota 1871 and Medellin 1872. 2.1 grams total. Toned AVF on average, no big problems.
NOTE: The pink stripes in the photos are due to scanning through cellophane holders and are NOT part of the coins.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 6 Bogota, Colombia, 5 centavos: 1872, 1873, 1874, 1878, 1882 and 1883.
Lot of 6 Bogota, Colombia, 5 centavos: 1872, 1873, 1874, 1878, 1882 and 1883. 7.0 grams total. VG-VF overall, mostly lightly toned, no big problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Popayan, Colombia, 1/2 decimo, 1874/74.
Popayan, Colombia, 1/2 decimo, 1874/74. Restrepo-258.7a; KM-unlisted (150.3 for type). 1.0 gram. Very crude overdate (extra metal) that is unlisted in KM, also rather worn (VG), but no big problems, lightly toned.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Medellin, Colombia, 5 centavos, 1875.
Medellin, Colombia, 5 centavos, 1875. Restrepo-265.1; KM-174a.2. 1.2 grams. Very elusive final date of series, this specimen a problem-free F/VF with all-over toning, die-cracks in reverse legend. Pedigreed to the Freeman Craig auction of May, 1987 (lot 562).
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 5 centavos, 1877, encapsulated ANACS EF 45.
Bogota, Colombia, 5 centavos, 1877, encapsulated ANACS EF 45. Restrepo-263.3; KM-174a.1. Very scarce date, bold strike, deeply toned.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 5 centavos, 1878.
Bogota, Colombia, 5 centavos, 1878. Restrepo-263.4; KM-174a.1. 1.3 grams. Lustrous UNC with crude rims (as made), no toning.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 5 centavos, 1883.
Bogota, Colombia, 5 centavos, 1883. Restrepo-263.11; KM-174a.1. 1.2 grams. Lustrous UNC with light toning, very attractive.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 decimo, 1863.
Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 decimo, 1863. Restrepo-246.2; KM-143.1. 0.7 gram. Crude strike but technically UNC, with original luster.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 decimo, 1864.
Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 decimo, 1864. KM-143.1 or KM-143.2 0.8 gram. Bold XF+, no problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 3 Colombian 1/4 decimos of Bogota (1864 and 1866) and Popayan (1875).
Lot of 3 Colombian 1/4 decimos of Bogota (1864 and 1866) and Popayan (1875). 2.2 grams total. Generally AXF, the 1875 a bit crude (as made), mostly nicely toned.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Medellin, Colombia, 1/4 decimo, 1874.
Medellin, Colombia, 1/4 decimo, 1874. Restrepo-247.1; KM-143.3. 0.7 gram. Choice XF, no problems, one-year type.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 3 miscellaneous Colombian minors: silver 2-1/2 centavos 1878 Bogota; nickel 2-1/2 centavos 18
Lot of 3 miscellaneous Colombian minors: silver 2-1/2 centavos 1878 Bogota; nickel 2-1/2 centavos 1881 (Waterbury); and nickel 1-1/4 centavos1874 (Heaton). 3.1 grams total. The 1878 is VF+; the other two are UNC, the 1874 choice and somewhat prooflike.
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Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 2 Bogota, Colombia, minors: 10 centavos, 1897; and copper-nickel 1-1/4 centavos, 1874.
Lot of 2 Bogota, Colombia, minors: 10 centavos, 1897; and copper-nickel 1-1/4 centavos, 1874. 4.0 grams total. Rainbow-toned XF+ (1897) and lustrous Mint State (1874), no problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1889 (ball-point 9), scarce.
Bogota, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1889 (ball-point 9), scarce. Restrepo-407.1a; KM-186.1a. 12.1 grams. Typically softly struck Fine+, faintly toned. Pedigreed to the Herman Blanton collection.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1892, Columbus, large bust (30.5 mm), scarcer variety.
Bogota, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1892, Columbus, large bust (30.5 mm), scarcer variety. Restrepo #408.2; KM-187.1. 12.4 grams. Lightly toned AXF, no problems, much scarcer than the small-bust variety.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 3 Colombia miscellaneous minors: 50 centavos 1892 Columbus (small bust); 10c 1897; and copper
Lot of 3 Colombia miscellaneous minors: 50 centavos 1892 Columbus (small bust); 10c 1897; and copper 5c 1963. 19.1 grams total. Non-toned AU to Mint State, all nice specimens without problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Colombia (struck in Philadelphia), 50 centavos, 1902.
Colombia (struck in Philadelphia), 50 centavos, 1902. Restrepo-411.1; KM-192. 12.5 grams. Lustrous UNC with light surface hairlines.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1906.
Bogota, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1906. Restrepo-413.2; KM-186.2. 12.3 grams. Nice XF with luster, beginning to tone.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 3 Colombia 50 centavos: 1912, 1932 and 1947/6.
Lot of 3 Colombia 50 centavos: 1912, 1932 and 1947/6. 37.3 grams total. Generally AU-UNC, the 1912 lightly cleaned (but starting to re-tone nicely), the 1947/6 lustrous.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Colombia (struck in London), 50 centavos, 1917, hooked 7.
Colombia (struck in London), 50 centavos, 1917, hooked 7. 12.4 grams. VF with crude rims (as made), no toning, distinctive date variety.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 4 Bogota, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1947/6 (3, one with medal axis) and 1948 (1).
Lot of 4 Bogota, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1947/6 (3, one with medal axis) and 1948 (1). 49.6 grams total. VF-XF overall, the 1948 lightly toned, the medal-aligned 1947/6 rare.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 4 Bogota, Colombia, 20 centavos of different types: 1897, 1942 (no B)
Lot f 4 Bogota, Colombia, 20 centavos of different types: 1897, 1942 (no B) and 1953 in silver; 1972 in nickel-coated steel (struck off-center). 19.4 grams total. The 1897 and 1952 are lustrous Mint State; the 1942 is lustrous (lightly cleaned) VF; and the 1972 is lustrous AU with blatant centering error.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 3 Colombian miscellaneous minors for the Lazareto leper colonies: copper 20c and 10c 1901; co
Lot of 3 Colombian miscellaneous minors for the Lazareto leper colonies: copper 20c and 10c 1901; copper-nickel 1 peso papel moneda 1907. 10.7 grams total. The two coppers are low-contrast XF; the 1907 is crude AVF with contrasting red-brown toning on fields; interesting lot for collectors of leprosy coins, which were struck under the mistaken premise that leprosy was contagious by handling money, which it is not, but furtherance of the idea caused many of the coins to be destroyed, making the survivors somewhat scarce.
NOTE: The pink stripes in the photos are due to scanning through cellophane holders and are NOT part of the coins.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 4 Bogota, Colombia, 20 centavos: 1945 low B, 1946/5, 1948 B in upper wreath, and 1951.
Lot of 4 Bogota, Colombia, 20 centavos: 1945 low B, 1946/5, 1948 B in upper wreath, and 1951. 19.8 grams total. Generally AU-UNC with some luster, the 1946/5 starting to tone.
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Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 2 Colombian 1967 nickel-coated steel patterns in 20 centavos and 10 centavos (both with Arabi
Lot of 2 Colombian 1967 nickel-coated steel patterns in 20 centavos and 10 centavos (both with Arabic 1 in date). 6.9 grams total. Brightly lustrous UNC (both), well struck.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 10 centavos, 1911.
Bogota, Colombia, 10 centavos, 1911. Restrepo-377.1; KM-196.1. 2.5 grams. Lustrous AU, lightly cleaned.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 10 centavos, 1913.
Bogota, Colombia, 10 centavos, 1913. Restrepo-377.2; KM-196.1. 2.5 grams. Deeply toned AU, minor bagmarks.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 5 Bogota, Colombia, 10 centavos: 1920, 1934 no B, 1941, 1942-B and 1942 no B (rare).
Lot of 5 Bogota, Colombia, 10 centavos: 1920, 1934 no B, 1941, 1942-B and 1942 no B (rare). 12.7 grams total. The 1941 and 1942-B are choice BU; the others are VF-XF, mostly toned.
NOTE: The pink stripes in the photos are due to scanning through cellophane holders and are NOT part of the coins.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Bogota, Colombia, 10 centavos, 1937.
Bogota, Colombia, 10 centavos, 1937. Restrepo-377.8; KM-196.1. 2.5 grams. Lustrous Mint State with attractive rainbow-toning all over.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 7 Bogota, Colombia, 10 centavos: 1945 low B, 1946 low B, 1947 small low B, 1947 full low B, 1
Lot of 7 Bogota, Colombia, 10 centavos: 1945 low B, 1946 low B, 1947 small low B, 1947 full low B, 1949 and 1950. 17.2 grams total. All lustrous Mint State, a few with minor die-cracks.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 3 miscellaneous Colombian 5 centavos: copper-nickel 1886 (Waterbury) small 5; silver 1902 (Ph
Lot of 3 miscellaneous Colombian 5 centavos: copper-nickel 1886 (Waterbury) small 5; silver 1902 (Philadelphia); and bronze 1902 (Lazareto). 6.8 grams total. XF (1886) to Mint State, nice mix of types.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Colombia, copper-nickel 5 pesos papel moneda, 1907, specimen striking (Brussels).
Colombia, copper-nickel 5 pesos papel moneda, 1907, specimen striking (Brussels). Restrepo-page 277; KM-279 (as Proof). 3.8 grams. BU with faint hairlines, very lustrous finish indicative of a trial strike and not the one for circulation.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 3 Colombian (struck in Belgium) copper-nickel 5 pesos papel moneda: 1907AM, 1909AM and 1912AM
Lot of 3 Colombian (struck in Belgium) copper-nickel 5 pesos papel moneda: 1907AM, 1909AM and 1912AM (9/9). 11.8 grams total. Generally XF-AU with very light toning, the 1909 lustrous.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 5 Colombian copper-nickel 5 centavos: 1920, 1936 (rare), 1939/5, 1946 and 1949
Lot of 5 Colombian copper-nickel 5 centavos: 1920, 1936 (rare), 1939/5, 1946 and 1949 19.3 grams total. Average grade VF+, the 1949 lustrous and with die-crack on final digit of date to make it look somewhat like 1949/7.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 2 miscellaneous Colombian minors: copper-nickel 2 pesos papel moneda 1907AM, and copper 2 cen
Lot of 2 miscellaneous Colombian minors: copper-nickel 2 pesos papel moneda 1907AM, and copper 2 centavos 1948. 6.0 grams total. The 1907 is lustrous XF; the 1948 is BU with original luster and color, crude rims (as made).
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 3 Colombian copper-nickel 2 centavos: 1921, 1946 and 1947.
Lot of 3 Colombian copper-nickel 2 centavos: 1921, 1946 and 1947. 9.0 grams total. The 1921 is AVF; the other two are lustrous Mint State, both with extra metal in front of the 4 making them seem like overdates.
NOTE: The pink stripes in the photos are due to scanning through cellophane holders and are NOT part of the coins.
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Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Colombia (struck in Belgium), copper-nickel 1 peso papel moneda, 1907AM (with dots).
Colombia (struck in Belgium), copper-nickel 1 peso papel moneda, 1907AM (with dots). 1.9 grams. Choice Mint State with muted luster and toning.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 3 Colombian copper-nickel 1 peso papel moneda: 1907AM, 1911AM and 1913AM.
Lot of 3 Colombian copper-nickel 1 peso papel moneda: 1907AM, 1911AM and 1913AM. 5.8 grams total. The 1911 is Fine but the other two are XF, with hints of luster.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Colombia (struck in Denver), copper-nickel 1 centavo, 1920.
Colombia (struck in Denver), copper-nickel 1 centavo, 1920. Restrepo-347.3; KM-275. 2.0 grams. AU with striped toning, muted luster.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 7 Colombian copper-nickel and nickel-coated steel 1 centavos: 1918, 1919, 1938, 1946/1-B, 194
Lot of 7 Colombian copper-nickel and nickel-coated steel 1 centavos: 1918, 1919, 1938, 1946/1-B, 1947, 1948/1-B, and 1958. 14.2 grams total. Grades from Fine to BU (average XF), no problems, nice group.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Ibague, Colombia, copper-nickel-zinc 200 pesos, 1995, dot in center.
Ibague, Colombia, copper-nickel-zinc 200 pesos, 1995, dot in center. Restrepo-446.2p; KM-287. 7.0 grams. Problem-free VF, rare variety.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Costa Rica, Central America Republic, 2 reales, 1846JB, Type V counterstamp on a Potosi, Bolivia, co
Costa Rica, Central America Republic, 2 reales, 1846JB, Type V counterstamp on a Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 176(?). 4.2 grams. Nearly full counterstamp (VF+) on a typically worn host (VG) with partial date near edge (probably 1764), lightly toned.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Costa Rica, 1 real, 1847JB commemorative, rare sub-type with colonial edge-design.
Costa Rica, 1 real, 1847JB commemorative, rare sub-type with colonial edge-design. KM-65 for design. 2.7 grams. Fine with attempted hole at edge below tree, lightly toned all over, interesting as probably struck over a Spanish colonial bust-type 1R.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Costa Rica, 2 reales, Type VI "lion" countermark (1849-57) on a Great Britain Victorian shilling of
Costa Rica, 2 reales, Type VI "lion" countermark (1849-57) on a Great Britain Victorian shilling of 1844. KM-94. 5.4 grams. Bold XF countermark, nice VF host, attractively toned and well detailed.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Costa Rica, 1/2 real, Type VI "lion" countermark (1849-57) on Central American Republic 1/2R 1848JB.
Costa Rica, 1/2 real, Type VI "lion" countermark (1849-57) on Central American Republic 1/2R 1848JB. KM-68. 1.3 grams. Lightly toned host (AVF) with bold (VF+) countermark, no problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Costa Rica, 50 centavos, 1865GW.
Costa Rica, 50 centavos, 1865GW. KM-112. 12.4 grams. Lightly rainbow-toned AVF with weak centers as usual.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Costa Rica, 50 centavos, 1875GW.
Costa Rica, 50 centavos, 1875GW. KM-112. 12.4 grams. Fine+ with tiny edge-nick, light rainbow-toning.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Costa Rica, 50 centavos, 1890GW.
Costa Rica, 50 centavos, 1890GW. KM-124. 12.7 grams. Lightly cleaned UNC that is starting to retone, nice strike.
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Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Costa Rica, 25 centavos, 1887GW (GW-9Ds variety).
Costa Rica, 25 centavos, 1887GW (GW-9Ds variety). KM-127.1. 6.2 grams. Nicely struck AU with hint of luster and rainbow-toning.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Costa Rica, 10 centavos, 1865GW, encapsulated ANACS AU 55 details / cleaned.
Costa Rica, 10 centavos, 1865GW, encapsulated ANACS AU 55 details / cleaned. KM-111. Slightly crude strike with center of tree flat and cud on rim at REPUBLICA but lustrous and clearly high grade.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Costa Rica, 10 centavos, 1889-HEATON BIRMM, encapsulated NGC AU details / surface hairlines.
Costa Rica, 10 centavos, 1889-HEATON BIRMM, encapsulated NGC AU details / surface hairlines. KM-129 Lustrous (lightly cleaned) and well struck.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 2 Costa Rica 5 centavos / centimos (1885GW and 1912).
Lot of 2 Costa Rica 5 centavos / centimos (1885GW and 1912). 2.2 grams total. Nice pair of different types, both AU with light toning and luster.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Costa Rica, 50 centimos, 1923 countermark (Type VIII) on an 1875GW 25 centavos, encapsulated NGC VG
Costa Rica, 50 centimos, 1923 countermark (Type VIII) on an 1875GW 25 centavos, encapsulated NGC VG 8. KM-156 Weak rims but good details, the countermark fairly bold (Fine), toned around letters.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Denmark, 4 skilling, Christian IX, 1870.
Denmark, 4 skilling, Christian IX, 1870. KM-775.2. 1.8 grams. Mint State with muted luster, no problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Dominican Republic, bronze 1/4 real, 1844, encapsulated NGC AU details / bent.
Dominican Republic, bronze 1/4 real, 1844, encapsulated NGC AU details / bent. KM-1. Original color and luster, the stated bend not discernible in the slab.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 2 Dominican Republic brass 1/4R, 1844 and 1848.
Lot of 2 Dominican Republic brass 1/4R, 1844 and 1848. KM-1 and KM-4. 7.0 grams total. Decent VF, dull brass color with toning around details.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Dominican Republic, 1 peso, 1952, encapsulated NGC MS 64.
Dominican Republic, 1 peso, 1952, encapsulated NGC MS 64. KM-22. Lustrous and choice except for a few bagmarks on the cheek.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Dominican Republic, 1 peso, 1952.
Dominican Republic, 1 peso, 1952. KM-22. 26.7 grams. BU with minor bagmarks, dark line in front of face.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Dominican Republic, 1 peso, 1952.
Dominican Republic, 1 peso, 1952. KM-22. 26.7 grams. Mint State with bagmarks, lustrous, no toning.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Dominican Republic, 1 peso, 1952.
Dominican Republic, 1 peso, 1952. KM-22. 26.7 grams. Mint State with bagmarks (including a prominent one behind the head), lustrous and non-toned.
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Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Dominican Republic, 1/2 peso, 1937.
Dominican Republic, 1/2 peso, 1937. KM-21 12.5 grams. Technically UNC but brightly polished on the obverse.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 2 Ecuador 5 sucres struck in Mexico City: 1943 and 1944.
Lot of 2 Ecuador 5 sucres struck in Mexico City: 1943 and 1944. 50.0 grams total. Both frosty UNC with muted luster, minimal bagmarks.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 8 Ecuador silver minors: 2 sucres, 1928, 1930 and 1944; 1 sucres, 1928, 1930 and 1934; 50 cen
Lot of 8 Ecuador silver minors: 2 sucres, 1928, 1930 and 1944; 1 sucres, 1928, 1930 and 1934; 50 centavos, 1928 and 1930. 50.0 grams total. XF to Mint State (average AU overall), no problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 5 Ecuador 1 sucres: 1884-HEATON, 1888DT-SANTIAGO, 1890TF-LIMA, 1895TF-LIMA, and 1896F-LIMA.
Lot of 5 Ecuador 1 sucres: 1884-HEATON, 1888DT-SANTIAGO, 1890TF-LIMA, 1895TF-LIMA, and 1896F-LIMA. 124.3 grams total. Problem-free XF overall, most lightly toned.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 8 Ecuador brass and copper-nickel minors: 50 centavos, 1963; 20 centavos, 1937 and 1942; 10 c
Lot of 8 Ecuador brass and copper-nickel minors: 50 centavos, 1963; 20 centavos, 1937 and 1942; 10 centavos, 1937 and 1942; 5 centavos, 1942, 1946 and 1970. 24.6 grams total. All lustrous Mint State, choice examples of generally low-value coins.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Ecuador, 2 decimos, 1894/89TF-LIMA, encapsulated NGC XF details / surface hairlines.
Ecuador, 2 decimos, 1894/89TF-LIMA, encapsulated NGC XF details / surface hairlines. KM-51.3. Choice XF+ with deep toning and no problems, the stated hairlines not visible to us and immaterial to value for this grade.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 8 Ecuador silver minors: 2 decimos, 1914FG-LIMA, 1914TF-PHILADELPHIA, 1916TF-PHILADELPHIA; 1
Lot of 8 Ecuador silver minors: 2 decimos, 1914FG-LIMA, 1914TF-PHILADELPHIA, 1916TF-PHILADELPHIA; 1 decimos, 1915H-BIRMM, 1916H-PHILA; and 1/2 decimos, 1912FG-LIMA (2), 1915H-BIRMM. 23.8 grams total. Problem-free XF+ to BU, mostly the latter, a high-grade group of early 20th-century minors.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 5 Ecuador copper-nickel minors: 10 centavos, 1919; 5 centavos, 1918 and 1919; 2-1/2 centavos,
Lot of 5 Ecuador copper-nickel minors: 10 centavos, 1919; 5 centavos, 1918 and 1919; 2-1/2 centavos, 1917; and 1/2 centavo, 1909. 14.7 grams total. VF to Mint State, no problems, the two 1919 specimens lustrous.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 4 Ecuador copper and copper-nickel minors of 1928 (10, 5, 2-1/2 and 1 centavos).
Lot of 4 Ecuador copper and copper-nickel minors of 1928 (10, 5, 2-1/2 and 1 centavos). 13.1 grams total. Decent VF-XF, nicely toned, the 1c with traces of original luster and color.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 2 Ecuador copper-nickel minors in NGC holders: 5c, 1919, 3 berries, AU 58; and 1c, 1909-H, VF
Lot of 2 Ecuador copper-nickel minors in NGC holders: 5c, 1919, 3 berries, AU 58; and 1c, 1909-H, VF details / environmental damage. Both toned, the 5c with muted luster, the 1c with very minor surface corrosion.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 4 Ecuador copper-nickel minors: 1/2 decimo, 1884 and 1886; 1 centavo, 1884 and 1886.
Lot of 4 Ecuador copper-nickel minors: 1/2 decimo, 1884 and 1886; 1 centavo, 1884 and 1886. 19.2 grams total. VF on average, the 1c 1884 with minor surface corrosion, all more or less toned.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 3 Ecuador copper minors: 1 centavo, 1872 and 1890; 1/2 centavo, 1890.
Lot of 3 Ecuador copper minors: 1 centavo, 1872 and 1890; 1/2 centavo, 1890. 14.6 grams total. AXF on average, mostly dark brown in color but the 1872 with some original red.
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Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Mixed lot of 19 coins of Ecuador, various metals, dated 1833-1944.
Mixed lot of 19 coins of Ecuador, various metals, dated 1833-1944. 98.0 grams total. A wide range of denominations (from 1/2 centavo to 5 sucres) and time periods (from the first Quito issues of the 1830s to the modern Mexico City issues of the 1940s), mostly silver, all in average or better grade for the type and generally damage-free except for the 1R 1833, which is overly worn and holed, some coins Mint State and many nicely toned.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Mixed lot of 21 coins of Ecuador, various metals, dated 1884-1944.
Mixed lot of 21 coins of Ecuador, various metals, dated 1884-1944. 101.9 grams total. Another wide range of denominations (1/2 centavo to 5 sucres) and periods, mostly silver but some copper and one brass, average grades for each type, generally damage-free and most nicely toned.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Ecuador, 2000 Uncirculated mint set (in original Central Bank wallet) of copper-nickel 1 sucre, 50 c
Ecuador, 2000 Uncirculated mint set (in original Central Bank wallet) of copper-nickel 1 sucre, 50 centavos, 25 centavos, 10 centavos, 5 centavos and brass 1 centavo. 6-1/2" x 3-1/4". Problem-free UNC coins, still sealed in their original soft-plastic holder, with small (business card-sized) certificate and printed on the outside of the wallet with NUEVA FAMILIA DE MONEDAS / ANO 2000 / BANCO CENTRAL DE ECUADOR, referring to a national currency conversion from sucres to US dollars, these coins therefore exactly the same in size and value as corresponding US coins.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
El Salvador, 1 peso, 1908CAM.
El Salvador, 1 peso, 1908CAM. KM-115.1. 25.0 grams. Lightly cleaned AU, starting to retone
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Ethiopia (struck in Paris), copper 1/100 birr (matonya), Menelik II, EE 1889 (1906).
Ethiopia (struck in Paris), copper 1/100 birr (matonya), Menelik II, EE 1889 (1906). KM-9 5.0 grams. Red-brown Mint State with traces of original luster.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Finland, 25 pennia, 1906.
Finland, 25 pennia, 1906. KM-6.2. 1.3 grams. Prooflike Mint State, very flashy.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Durham, England, penny, Edward I, new coinage (1279-1307).
Durham, England, penny, Edward I, new coinage (1279-1307). 1.1 grams. Lightly corroded as from unspecified salvage, with bold cross but weak bust, legends mostly visible but not enough to attribute the mintmark and bishop.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
London, England (Soho mint), copper "cartwheel" twopence, George III, 1797.
London, England (Soho mint), copper "cartwheel" twopence, George III, 1797. Spink-3776; KM-619. 56.9 grams. AVF with a few edge-knocks as usual, dark chocolate brown color, popular issue now but considered unwieldy in its time.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
London, England (Soho mint), copper "cartwheel" twopence, George III, 1797.
London, England (Soho mint), copper "cartwheel" twopence, George III, 1797. Spink-3776; KM-619. 54.6 grams. Deep red and problem-free XF, very nice specimen without getting into pricey high grades.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
London, England (Soho mint), copper "cartwheel" penny, George III, 1797.
London, England (Soho mint), copper "cartwheel" penny, George III, 1797. Spink-3777; KM-618 26.8 grams. Fine with clear details, dark brown color all over.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Great Britain, brass coin-weight for "21 schillings" (gold), probably late 1700s.
Great Britain, brass coin-weight for "21 schillings" (gold), probably late 1700s. 8.3 grams. Both sides of this 4mm-thick brass piece show a large 21 below S and above 5-flower-9 in a laurel border, presumably issued and used under George III (1760-1820), appears to be XF or AU for grade.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Great Britain, trade dollar, 1930.
Great Britain, trade dollar, 1930. KM-T5 26.9 grams. Lightly cleaned XF+ with hints of incipient toning, rather flashy.
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Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Guadeloupe, copper-nickel 50 centimes, 1921, encapsulated NGC MS 62.
Guadeloupe, copper-nickel 50 centimes, 1921, encapsulated NGC MS 62. KM-45. Muted luster and golden toning all over, two-year type.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Guatemala, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1759P.
Guatemala, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1759P. CT-465; KM-20. 6.4 grams. Richly old-toned Fine with hole near top, very attractive for the grade.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Guatemala, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1821M.
Guatemala, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1821M. CT-470; KM-69. 26.9 grams. AU- with luster around details, no problems, final date of colonial issue for this denomination.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Guatemala, bust 4 reales, Charles IV, 1804M.
Guatemala, bust 4 reales, Charles IV, 1804M. CT-795; KM-52. 12.8 grams. Old-toned Fine+, struck slightly off-center, with resultantly weak rims, scarce type.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Guatemala, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1773P.
Guatemala, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1773P. CT-1244; KM-34.1. 6.2 grams. Fine with old scratch behind bust, nicely toned.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Guatemala, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1819M.
Guatemala, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1819M. CT-893; KM-67. 6.8 grams. Lightly rainbow-toned Mint State with adjustment marks in centers on both sides, muted luster around details.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Guatemala, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII, 1821M.
Guatemala, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII, 1821M. CT-1124; KM-66. 3.2 grams. Choice Mint State with ample luster, nice strike, no problems, final date of colonial issue for this denomination.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Guatemala, bust 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII, 1820M.
Guatemala, bust 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII, 1820M. CT-1445; KM-65. 1.7 grams. Mint State with light rainbow-toning, slightly grainy surface on obverse (as made), muted luster all over.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Guatemala, 1 real proclamation, 1822, Agustin I.
Guatemala, 1 real proclamation, 1822, Agustin I. Fonrobert 7292. 3.3 grams. Off-center XF with colorful toning in legends only, interesting issue under the Mexican Empire, in which Guatemala was a captaincy-general until Agustin's abdication in 1823.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Guatemala, 1 peso, 1871R, Carrera.
Guatemala, 1 peso, 1871R, Carrera. KM-190.1. 24.9 grams. Toned XF, problem-free except for very slightly porous surfaces.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 6 Guatemala minors under Carrera (all assayer R): 2R 1860 and 1862 (2); 1R 1860 and 1867; and
Lot of 6 Guatemala minors under Carrera (all assayer R): 2R 1860 and 1862 (2); 1R 1860 and 1867; and 1/2R 1861 and 1865. 20.9 grams total. AVF to XF, mostly nicely toned, the 1867 lustrous.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Guatemala, 1 peso, "1/2 real" counterstamp of 1894 on a Lima, Peru, 1 sol of 1890TF.
Guatemala, 1 peso, "1/2 real" counterstamp of 1894 on a Lima, Peru, 1 sol of 1890TF. KM-224. 24.9 grams. Lustrous UNC with faint surface hairlines on denomination side, impressively flashy.
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Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Guatemala, 1 peso, "1/2 real" counterstamp of 1894 on a Lima, Peru, 1 sol of 1893TF.
Guatemala, 1 peso, "1/2 real" counterstamp of 1894 on a Lima, Peru, 1 sol of 1893TF. KM-224. 24.9 grams. Lustrous Mint State with hint of incipient toning.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Guatemala, 1 peso, 1894.
Guatemala, 1 peso, 1894. KM-210. 24.9 grams. Lustrous AU with very minor rim-nicks
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 7 Guatemala minors of the 1870s: 2R 1873P; 1R 1872P, 1874P and 1878; 1/2R 1878 (2); and 1/4R
Lot of 7 Guatemala minors of the 1870s: 2R 1873P; 1R 1872P, 1874P and 1878; 1/2R 1878 (2); and 1/4R 1872P. 18.9 grams total. VF on average, mostly nicely toned, no big problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 13 Guatemala 2R / 25c: 2R 1879D and 1881E (3); 25c 1881E (3), 1889, 1890 (2) and 1893 (3).
Lot of 13 Guatemala 2R / 25c: 2R 1879D and 1881E (3); 25c 1881E (3), 1889, 1890 (2) and 1893 (3). 78.2 grams total. Mostly VF but some XF or better, mostly lightly toned, a few lustrous.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 10 Guatemala 1R: 1889, 1890, 1894, 1897, 1899 no fineness, 1899 fineness 0.600, 1899 fineness
Lot of 10 Guatemala 1R: 1889, 1890, 1894, 1897, 1899 no fineness, 1899 fineness 0.600, 1899 fineness 0.500 (3) and 1900. 30.8 grams total. XF to Mint State, most lustrous.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 16 Guatemala 1/2R: 1879D (5), 1880D (2), 1880E, 1890, 1893 (4), 1894H, 1896 and 1899.
Lot of 16 Guatemala 1/2R: 1879D (5), 1880D (2), 1880E, 1890, 1893 (4), 1894H, 1896 and 1899. 24.4 grams total. VF to XF on average, some with toning, some with luster, no problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 17 Guatemala 1/4R: 1881 (2), 1882, 1888 (2), 1889 (3), 1890 (2), 1893 (4), 1894, 1896 and 189
Lot of 17 Guatemala 1/4R: 1881 (2), 1882, 1888 (2), 1889 (3), 1890 (2), 1893 (4), 1894, 1896 and 1897. 12.3 grams total. XF to UNC, some lustrous and/or attractively toned, no problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 79 Guatemala copper-nickel 1/4 reales, 1900-1901-H.
Lot of 79 Guatemala copper-nickel 1/4 reales, 1900-1901-H. KM-175. 85.4 grams total. Undamaged VF-XF, mostly toned, little coins that are useful for jewelry.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 5 copper and aluminum-bronze provisional coinage (full denomination set): 5 pesos 1923; 1 pes
Lot of 5 copper and aluminum-bronze provisional coinage (full denomination set): 5 pesos 1923; 1 peso 1923; 50 centavos 1922; 25 centavos 1915; and 12-1/2 centavos 1915. 18.9 grams total. The coppers are AU, but the aluminum-bronze coins are more like VF (the 5 pesos with minor planchet flaws), mostly nicely toned.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Guatemala (struck in Philadelphia), 1/2 quetzal, 1925.
Guatemala (struck in Philadelphia), 1/2 quetzal, 1925. KM.241.1. 16.4 grams. Nice VF+, no problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 2 Guatemala 50 centavos, 1962 and 1963.
Lot of 2 Guatemala 50 centavos, 1962 and 1963. 24.1 grams total. Both coins BU and problem-free.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Guatemala, 1/4 quetzal, 1946.
Guatemala, 1/4 quetzal, 1946. KM-243.2. 8.2 grams. Lightly cleaned Mint State, very lustrous and starting to re-tone.
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Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Guatemala, 1/4 quetzal, 1949.
Guatemala, 1/4 quetzal, 1949. KM-243.2. 8.3 grams. Lustrous Mint State with incipient toning near rims.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 6 Guatemala 25 centavos: 1925 (2), 1926, 1943, 1958 and 1964.
Lot of 6 Guatemala 25 centavos: 1925 (2), 1926, 1943, 1958 and 1964. 49.6 grams total. VF to Mint State, some with traces of toning, nice mix of types.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Large lot of 25 Guatemala 10 centavos: 1925, 1929 (2), 1932, 1933 (2), 1934, 1945 (3), 1947 (2), 194
Large lot of 25 Guatemala 10 centavos: 1925, 1929 (2), 1932, 1933 (2), 1934, 1945 (3), 1947 (2), 1949, 1953 (2), 1955 (2), 1957, 1958 (2), 1959 (2), 1960 (2) and 1964. 82.7 grams total. VF to BU (fairly equal distribution of grades), none damaged, some toned, the higher-grade specimens lustrous, a nice date-run (with duplicates) of silver 10c.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Large lot of 17 Guatemala 5 centavos: 1929, 1943, 1944 (2), 1945, 1949, 1950 (2), 1953, 1956, 1957,
Large lot of 17 Guatemala 5 centavos: 1929, 1943, 1944 (2), 1945, 1949, 1950 (2), 1953, 1956, 1957, 1958 (4), 1960 and 1961. 28.0 grams total. VF to BU (fairly equal distribution of grades), none damaged, some toned, the higher-grade specimens lustrous, a nice date-run (with duplicates) of silver 5c.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 8 Guatemalan brass minors: 2c 1932; 1c 1944, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1954 and 1958; and 1/2c 1932.
Lot of 8 Guatemalan brass minors: 2c 1932; 1c 1944, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1954 and 1958; and 1/2c 1932. 25.9 grams total. AU to BU with original luster and color, no problems.
Coins: Colombia-Guatemala
Lot of 5 Guatemala brass/copper minors: 2c, 1932; 1c, 1925, 1929 and 1947; 1/2c, 1946.
Lot of 5 Guatemala brass/copper minors: 2c, 1932; 1c, 1925, 1929 and 1947; 1/2c, 1946. KM-250, 237, 247, 249 and 248. 16.8 grams total. Choice AU-UNC with original luster, no problems.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Haiti, 6 centimes, AN15 (1818), Boyer.
Haiti, 6 centimes, AN15 (1818), Boyer. KM-17. 0.5 gram. Crude VF with soft centers, toning around details, minor die-cracks.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Haiti, 6 centimes, AN15 (1818), Boyer.
Haiti, 6 centimes, AN15 (1818), Boyer. KM-17. 0.6 gram. Crude VF+ with colorful toning, off-center strike.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Haiti, copper 2 centimes, 1846 // AN43, local issue.
Haiti, copper 2 centimes, 1846 // AN43, local issue. KM-27.1. 5.2 grams. Well-struck AXF with traces of original color.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Honduras, 1 peso, 1885/4.
Honduras, 1 peso, 1885/4. KM-52. 24.7 grams. Lightly rainbow-toned VF with lustrous fields.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Honduras, 5 centavos, 1896, encapsulated ANACS MS 63.
Honduras, 5 centavos, 1896, encapsulated ANACS MS 63. KM-54. Frosty and lustrous, crude near rims (extra metal, weak strike).
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Honduras, bronze 2 centavos, 1908/7, rare.
Honduras, bronze 2 centavos, 1908/7, rare. KM-unlisted (cf. 64). 3.7 grams. Unlisted overdate within a rare type, deeply toned VF with dig between E and H, important coin for the specialist.
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Coins: Haiti-West Indies
India (Portuguese), 1/2 rupia, 1936.
India (Portuguese), 1/2 rupia, 1936. KM-23. 5.8 grams. Lustrous XF, no problems.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
WITHDRAWN Italian Somaliland 1/2 rupia Vittorio Emanuele III, 1919R.
Italian Somaliland, 1/2 rupia, Vittorio Emanuele III, 1919R. KM-5. 5.8 grams.
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Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Naples (Italian States), 1 tari, Philip II.
Naples (Italian States), 1 tari, Philip II. 5.9 grams. Toned VF with bold legends, slightly off-center strike.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Lot of 85 Sicily (Italian States) billon denaros, dynasties of Hohenstaufen, Anjou and Aragon (1285-
Lot of 85 Sicily (Italian States) billon denaros, dynasties of Hohenstaufen, Anjou and Aragon (1285-1490s). 47.6 grams. Small, thin, coppery coins with cross on one side, mostly crusty from burial, F-VF overall.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Lot of 4 Venice (Italian States), grossos, ca. 1250-1350 AD.
Lot of 4 Venice (Italian States), grossos, ca. 1250-1350 AD. 7.8 grams total. VF+ on average, some toning, no problems.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Lot of 4 Venice (Italian States), grossos, ca. 1250-1350 AD.
Lot of 4 Venice (Italian States), grossos, ca. 1250-1350 AD. 8.0 grams total. VF+ on average, some toning, no problems.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Italy (kingdom), nickel 25 centesimi, Vittorio Emanuele III, 1903R.
Italy (kingdom), nickel 25 centesimi, Vittorio Emanuele III, 1903R. KM-36. 3.8 grams. Lustrous AU, lots of tiny marks in fields but no wear.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1768MF, with chopmarks as from circulation in the
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1768MF, with chopmarks as from circulation in the Orient. CT-908; KM-105. 26.7 grams. Attractively toned VF+ with dozens of tiny, distinct chopmarks.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1769MF.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1769MF. CT-909; KM-105. 26.5 grams. XF with light toning, traces of luster.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1749M.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1749M. CT-489; KM-86.1. 6.4 grams. Off-center VF with deep toning, old scratch across crown and globes.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1751M.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1751M. CT-491; KM-86.1. 6.4 grams. Off-center AVF, nicely toned.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1759M.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1759M. CT-500; KM-86.2. 6.7 grams. Highly lustrous XF, once cleaned but starting to re-tone attractively.
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Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1771F.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1771F. CT-1336; KM-87. 6.7 grams. Broad-flan VF with weak centers, lightly toned all over and with spots of dark orange sediment.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1R of Philip V: 1734MF and 1735MF.
Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1R of Philip V: 1734MF and 1735MF. KM-75.1. 6.3 grams total. Both AVF, the 1734 holed but also attractively toned.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1 real, Philip V, 1746M.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1 real, Philip V, 1746M. CT-1608; KM-75.2. 3.2 grams. Deeply toned VF with old scratches above crown.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1R of Philip V and Ferdinand VI: 1740M, 1747M and 1750M.
Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1R of Philip V and Ferdinand VI: 1740M, 1747M and 1750M. 9.1 grams total. Attractively toned F-VF with minor marks, rather evenly matched group.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1768M.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1768M. CT-1548; KM-77. 3.3 grams. Lightly toned VF with black area at bottom of shield.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1/2R: Philip V, 1739MF; and Ferdinand VI, 1747M.
Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1/2R: Philip V, 1739MF; and Ferdinand VI, 1747M. 3.0 grams total. Problem-free F-VF with good toning, nicely matched pair.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1/2 real, Charles III, 1769M.
Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1/2 real, Charles III, 1769M. CT-1758; KM-68. 1.7 grams. Bold VF+ with light toning all over.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1804TH, with chopmarks as from circulation in the Or
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1804TH, with chopmarks as from circulation in the Orient. CT-701; KM-109. 26.8 grams. AVF with light toning, many tiny chopmarks on both sides, two old "X" scratches in field in front of face.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII (transitional bust), 1811HJ.
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII (transitional bust), 1811HJ. CT-545; KM-111. 26.8 grams. Lustrous XF+ with parts of rim crude (as made), typical stress-fractures, elegant toning.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1798FM.
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1798FM. CT-1144; KM-81. 3.4 grams. Lustrous XF/AU with rainbow-toning near rims, traces of lacquer(?) in crevices of shield.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1/2 real, Charles IV, 1800FM.
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1/2 real, Charles IV, 1800FM. CT-1294; KM-72. 1.7 grams. AU- with light rainbow-toning, hints of luster all over.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1/2 real, Charles IV, 1806TH.
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1/2 real, Charles IV, 1806TH. CT-1301; KM-72. 1.6 grams. Lightly corroded Fine, silvery from cleaning, interesting but unexplained provenance. Note the date looks like 1805 at first, but magnification shows it is 1806 with small pieces of the final digit corroded away. Reportedly from the "Katrina hoard" of coins found in the area of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, with certificate.
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Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII (transitional bust), 1810TH.
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII (transitional bust), 1810TH. CT-1337; KM-73. 1.6 grams. Richly old-toned VF, bold strike.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Guanajuato, Mexico, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1822JM.
Guanajuato, Mexico, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1822JM. CT-878; KM-93.3. 8.5 grams. Lightly toned About Fine with crude rims (as made).
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Oaxaca (SUD/Morelos), Mexico, copper 8 reales, 1813.
Oaxaca (SUD/Morelos), Mexico, copper 8 reales, 1813. CT-579; KM-234. 21.2 grams. Dark-brown AXF with old marks.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Zacatecas, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1816(AG).
Zacatecas, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1816(AG). CT-687; KM-111.5. 25.4 grams. Crude strike (as usual) with parts of surfaces corroded, weak AVG overall.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Guanajuato, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1834PJ.
Guanajuato, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1834PJ. KM-377.8. 25.5 grams. VF+ with eagle's breast weak, traces of toning, slightly crude rims (as made).
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Chihuahua, Mexico, 5 centavos, 1868, encapsulated ANACS VF 25.
Chihuahua, Mexico, 5 centavos, 1868, encapsulated ANACS VF 25. KM-396. Deeply toned, slightly off-center strike.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Mexico City, Mexico, 5 centavos, 1875B.
Mexico City, Mexico, 5 centavos, 1875B. KM-398.7. 1.2 grams. Lustrous Mint State, no problems, nice little coin.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Mexico City, Mexico, 50 centavos, 1866, Maximilian.
Mexico City, Mexico, 50 centavos, 1866, Maximilian. KM-387. 13.5 grams. Problem-free VF with light rose toning all over.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Lot of 2 Mexican 50 centavos of two different types: Guanajuato 1874S and Mexico City 1935.
Lot of 2 Mexican 50 centavos of two different types: Guanajuato 1874S and Mexico City 1935. 21.4 grams total. The 1874 is VF with rim-nicks, faint toning; the 1935 is problem-free Mint State.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Oaxaca, Mexico, 2 pesos, 1915.
Oaxaca, Mexico, 2 pesos, 1915. KM-745. 13.8 grams. Lightly struck AU with weak centers, lustrous toward the rims.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Oaxaca, Mexico, 2 pesos, 1915.
Oaxaca, Mexico, 2 pesos, 1915. KM-745. 14.5 grams. Lightly rainbow-toned AU, "nicer strike than usual" (quoting Long). Pedigreed to the Richard Long auction of June 7, 2005.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Morocco (struck in Paris), 2-1/2 dirhams, 'Abd al-Aziz, 1897 (AH 1315).
Morocco (struck in Paris), 2-1/2 dirhams, 'Abd al-Aziz, 1897 (AH 1315). KM-Y11.2. 7.2 grams. Very lightly toned AU, no problems.
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Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Holland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, undated type (mid-1500s).
Holland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, undated type (mid-1500s). 26.7 grams. VF+, all details full (no flat spots), typically non-toned, doubled at mintmark.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Gelderland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1639.
Gelderland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1639. KM-15.2. 26.5 grams. Bold strike (full details), VF with light toning, some red spots.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Norway, 50 ore, Oscar II, 1899.
Norway, 50 ore, Oscar II, 1899. KM-356. 4.9 grams. Toned VF, no problems.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Lot of 3 Norwegian small silver coins: 25 ore, 1915 and 1918; 10 ore, 1918.
Lot of 3 Norwegian small silver coins: 25 ore, 1915 and 1918; 10 ore, 1918. 6.3 grams total. AXF to XF+, the better ones lustrous, the lowest-grade toned, tiny rim-flaw on the 10 ore.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Norway, 10 ore / 3 skilling, Oscar II, 1875, rare date.
Norway, 10 ore / 3 skilling, Oscar II, 1875, rare date. 1.4 grams. Lustrous XF+ with toning (scarce grade).
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Norway, 10 ore, 1889.
Norway, 10 ore, 1889. KM-350. 1.4 grams. AXF with hint of toning and luster.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Norway, 10 ore, 1892.
Norway, 10 ore, 1892. KM-350. 1.4 grams. Lustrous XF with hint of toning.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Lot of 2 Panama silver coins: 1 balboa, 1947; and 1/4 balboa, 1962.
Lot of 2 Panama silver coins: 1 balboa, 1947; and 1/4 balboa, 1962. 33.0 grams total. Both Mint State, the 1/4 balboa quite lustrous, no problems.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Paraguay (struck in Birmingham), copper 1 centesimo, 1870-SHAW.
Paraguay (struck in Birmingham), copper 1 centesimo, 1870-SHAW. KM-2. 5.1 grams. Choice Mint State with bright luster, original color.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Lot of 2 Lima, Peru, bust 8R of Charles IV: 1806JP and 1807JP.
Lot of 2 Lima, Peru, bust 8R of Charles IV: 1806JP and 1807JP. 53.2 grams total. Holed AVF (1806) and choice XF, both toned.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Lima, Peru, bust 4 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1813JP.
Lima, Peru, bust 4 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1813JP. CT-742; KM-116. 13.3 grams. Toned AXF with hint of luster, slightly crude rims due to poor centering.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Lima, Peru, bust 2 reales, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1790IJ.
Lima, Peru, bust 2 reales, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1790IJ. CT-932; KM-85.1. 6.5 grams. Fine with bold details due to contrasting toning on fields.
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Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, 1797.
Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, 1797. CT-1381; KM-102.2. 0.7 gram. Toned VF with crude rims (as made), scarce as non-salvage.
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Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, 1798.
Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, 1798. CT-1382; KM-102.2. 0.7 gram. Bold VF but with lightly corroded surfaces as from salvage, contrasting toning.
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Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, 1800.
Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, 1800. CT-1384; KM-102.2. 0.8 gram. Bold but corroded (salvaged) VF with dark spots around details.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, 1806.
Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, 1806. CT-1390; KM-102.2. 0.8 gram. Toned, salvaged XF with bold details, minimal corrosion.
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Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, 1807.
Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, 1807. CT-1391; KM-102.2. 0.7 gram. Lightly corroded (salvaged) VF with crude rims.
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Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, 1808.
Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, 1808. CT-1392; KM-102.2. 0.8 gram. Lightly toned XF with finely corroded surfaces (salvaged).
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Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, 1812.
Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, 1812. CT-1453; KM-108. 0.8 gram. Bold, attractive XF with light toning, off-center obverse, scarce as non-salvage.
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Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, 1813.
Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, 1813. CT-1454; KM-108. 0.7 gram. Off-center VF, probably salvaged but virtually no corrosion, very lightly toned, better date.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, 1818.
Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, 1818. CT-1459; KM-108. 0.7 gram. Deeply toned AVF, nice details, part of obverse rim weak (as made), better date for the series and scarce as non-salvage.
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Lima, Peru, 8 reales, 1823JP, provisional coinage, encapsulated NGC AU details / surface hairlines.
Lima, Peru, 8 reales, 1823JP, provisional coinage, encapsulated NGC AU details / surface hairlines. KM-136. Lustrous and lightly toned, the surface hairlines virtually non-existent.
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Lima, Peru, copper 1/4 peso, 1823, provisional coinage, encapsulated NGC MS 61 BN.
Lima, Peru, copper 1/4 peso, 1823, provisional coinage, encapsulated NGC MS 61 BN. KM-138. Lots of original color and luster, slightly weak center on reverse, second-finest specimen graded by NGC.
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Lima, Peru, copper 1/8 peso, 1823, provisional coinage, encapsulated NGC AU 50 BN.
Lima, Peru, copper 1/8 peso, 1823, provisional coinage, encapsulated NGC AU 50 BN. KM-137. Well struck, dark-brown color all over.
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Lima, Peru, 1 sol, 1866/55YB, encapsulated NGC MS 62.
Lima, Peru, 1 sol, 1866/55YB, encapsulated NGC MS 62. KM 196.1. Deeply rainbow-toned all over, with original luster peeking through.
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Lot of 2 Lima, Peru, 1 sols, 1868 and 1871.
Lot of 2 Lima, Peru, 1 sols, 1868 and 1871. 50.0 grams total. Toned AXF (1868) and lustrous AU with die-cracks (1871).
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Lima, Peru, 1 sol, 1869YB, Arabic 1, encapsulated NGC MS 63.
Lima, Peru, 1 sol, 1869YB, Arabic 1, encapsulated NGC MS 63. KM-196.3. Blazing BU with just a few minor bagmarks keeping it from a higher number.
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Lot of 2 Lima, Peru, 1 sols, 1924 (Philadelphia) and 1930.
Lot of 2 Lima, Peru, 1 sols, 1924 (Philadelphia) and 1930. 49.7 grams total. VF-XF overall, evenly toned, no problems, nicely matched pair.
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Lima, Peru, 1 sol, 1935, encapsulated NGC MS 64.
Lima, Peru, 1 sol, 1935, encapsulated NGC MS 64. KM-218.2. Somewhat prooflike and starting to tone, the luster ample but more muted than most for this grade.
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Cuzco, Peru, 4 reales, 1836B, encapsulated NGC AU 58.
Cuzco, Peru, 4 reales, 1836B, encapsulated NGC AU 58. KM-151.1 Almost prooflike, with attractive luster and faint toning, nice strike with full rims, finest specimen graded by NGC.
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Lima, Peru, 50 centavos, 1858MB, encapsulated ANACS AU 55.
Lima, Peru, 50 centavos, 1858MB, encapsulated ANACS AU 55. KM-179.2. Lustrous and choice, with a tiny bit of wear on high points and minor bagmarks, issued during the brief transition (1858-63) from Spanish denominations to decimals.
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Lima, Peru, 1/2 sol, 1923, flat-top 3, encapsulated NGC MS 62.
Lima, Peru, 1/2 sol, 1923, flat-top 3, encapsulated NGC MS 62. KM-216. Very lightly rainbow-toned, with muted luster.
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Lima, Peru, 2 reales, 1828JM, encapsulated NGC XF 45.
Lima, Peru, 2 reales, 1828JM, encapsulated NGC XF 45. KM-141.1. Richly and attractively old-toned over lustrous surfaces, crude rims (as made) as probably struck over an earlier (colonial) issue.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Lima, Peru, 1/5 sol, 1895TF, encapsulated NGC MS 64.
Lima, Peru, 1/5 sol, 1895TF, encapsulated NGC MS 64. KM-205.2. Good luster and incipient toning, minimal bagmarks.
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Lima, Peru, 1/5 sol, 1897VN, encapsulated NGC MS 63.
Lima, Peru, 1/5 sol, 1897VN, encapsulated NGC MS 63. KM-205.2. Superb luster, incipient toning, minimal bagmarks.
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Lima, Peru, 1/5 sol, 1900JF, encapsulated NGC MS 65.
Lima, Peru, 1/5 sol, 1900JF, encapsulated NGC MS 65. KM-205.2. Bright luster covered with rainbow-toning, very colorful and flashy.
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Lima, Peru, 1/5 sol, 1901JF, encapsulated NGC MS 64.
Lima, Peru, 1/5 sol, 1901JF, encapsulated NGC MS 64. KM-205.2. Nice luster, beginning to tone around the rims.
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Peru, copper-nickel 20 centavos, 1954, President Castilla, encapsulated NGC MS 64.
Peru, copper-nickel 20 centavos, 1954, President Castilla, encapsulated NGC MS 64. KM-234. Colorful toning against brassy background, flawless surfaces.
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Jewelry item made of three small Peruvian coins (1/5 sol 1896 and 1 dinero 1903 and 1913) that were
Jewelry item made of three small Peruvian coins (1/5 sol 1896 and 1 dinero 1903 and 1913) that were cut out around the arms design. Three small coins bent and looped together to form an elaborate finger-ring (missing one coin, and the loops disconnected), with the fields removed to highlight the Peruvian arms design on each coin, attractively toned and each no worse than VF for wear.
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Lima, Peru, 1 dinero, 1906JF, encapsulated NGC MS 64.
Lima, Peru, 1 dinero, 1906JF, encapsulated NGC MS 64. KM-204.2. Blazingly lustrous and virtually flawless surfaces.
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Cuzco, Peru, 1/2 real, 1827GM, encapsulated NGC MS 63.
Cuzco, Peru, 1/2 real, 1827GM, encapsulated NGC MS 63. KM144-2. Choice and lustrous, with light amber toning all over, second finest specimen graded by NGC.
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Lima, Peru, 1/2 real, 1851MB.
Lima, Peru, 1/2 real, 1851MB. KM 144.7. 1.6 grams. Lustrous UNC with crude rims due to poor centering, rare grade.
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Lima, Peru, 1/2 real, 1858MB, encapsulated NGC MS 64.
Lima, Peru, 1/2 real, 1858MB, encapsulated NGC MS 64. KM-177. Muted luster and toning, minor bagmarks, curious "shadowing" around letters.
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Lima, Peru, 1/2 real, 1860YB, encapsulated NGC MS 64.
Lima, Peru, 1/2 real, 1860YB, encapsulated NGC MS 64. KM 180. Choice luster, elegant incipient toning, prominent rims.
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Lima, Peru, 1/2 real, 1860YB.
Lima, Peru, 1/2 real, 1860YB. KM-180. 1.2 grams. Bold strike, lustrous UNC.
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Lima, Peru, 1/2 dinero, 1903/803JF, encapsulated NGC MS 64.
Lima, Peru, 1/2 dinero, 1903/803JF, encapsulated NGC MS 64. KM-206.2. Lustrous and starting to tone, slightly crude rims (as made).
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Lima, Peru, 1/2 dinero, 1911FG, encapsulated NGC MS 64.
Lima, Peru, 1/2 dinero, 1911FG, encapsulated NGC MS 64. KM-206.2. Choice luster, flawless surfaces.
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Peru, copper-nickel 2 centavos, 1863, encapsulated NGC MS 64.
Peru, copper-nickel 2 centavos, 1863, encapsulated NGC MS 64. KM-188.1. Dull brass color but choice overall (just a few minor bagmarks), second finest specimen graded by NGC.
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Poland, 10 zlotych, 1933, 70th anniversary of 1863 January Uprising (Traugutt).
Poland, 10 zlotych, 1933, 70th anniversary of 1863 January Uprising (Traugutt). KM-24. 22.0 grams. Richly rainbow-toned AXF
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South Africa, copper penny, George V, 1936, encapsulated NGC AU 58 BN.
South Africa, copper penny, George V, 1936, encapsulated NGC AU 58 BN. KM-14.3. Even chocolate-brown color all over, final year of type.
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South Africa, copper penny, George VI, 1950, encapsulated NGC MS 64 BN.
South Africa, copper penny, George VI, 1950, encapsulated NGC MS 64 BN. KM-34.1. Much original color and muted luster, final year of type.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Trujillo, Spain, copper 8 maravedis, Philip IV, 1662M.
Trujillo, Spain, copper 8 maravedis, Philip IV, 1662M. CT-1640. 2.2 grams. Bold strike enhanced by light tan sediment on fields, off-center reverse, AXF overall.
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Segovia, Spain, copper 2 maravedis, Philip III, 1602.
Segovia, Spain, copper 2 maravedis, Philip III, 1602. CT-834. 1.4 grams. Nice XF details but surfaces corroded (salvaged?), slightly uneven color, off-center reverse.
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Barcelona, Spain, milled 2 reales "pistareen," Charles III Pretender, 1712.
Barcelona, Spain, milled 2 reales "pistareen," Charles III Pretender, 1712. CT-28; KM-PT5. 4.7 grams. Well-defined VF with dark fields, typically nice strike.
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Barcelona, Spain, milled 2 reales "pistareen," Charles III Pretender, 1712.
Barcelona, Spain, milled 2 reales "pistareen," Charles III Pretender, 1712. CT-28; KM-PT5. 5.0 grams. AVF with crude rims (as made), deeply toned fields.
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Seville, Spain, milled 2 reales "pistareen," Philip V, 1725J.
Seville, Spain, milled 2 reales "pistareen," Philip V, 1725J. CT-1427; KM-307. 4.0 grams. Deeply toned Fine+.
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Seville, Spain, milled 2 reales "pistareen," Ferdinand VI, 1758JV.
Seville, Spain, milled 2 reales "pistareen," Ferdinand VI, 1758JV. CT-524; KM-386.2. 5.7 grams. AXF with nice cross, patchy toning on obverse.
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Lot of 3 Madrid, Spain, milled 2 reales "pistareens" of Philip V and Ferdinand VI: 1716J, 1724A and
Lot of 3 Madrid, Spain, milled 2 reales "pistareens" of Philip V and Ferdinand VI: 1716J, 1724A and 1759J. 15.2 grams total. Decent F-VF, the 1724 on an oversized flan with uneven places, all nicely toned.
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Segovia, Spain, milled 1 real "half pistareen," Philip V, 1707Y, small 0 in date.
Segovia, Spain, milled 1 real "half pistareen," Philip V, 1707Y, small 0 in date. CT-1687; KM-268. 2.9 grams. AVF with patchy toning, slightly off-center strike.
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Lot of 2 Seville, Spain, milled 1 real "half pistareens," Philip V: 1730S, 1734PA.
Lot of 2 Seville, Spain, milled 1 real "half pistareens," Philip V: 1730S, 1734PA. 5.4 grams. F-VF, the 1734 somewhat weaker and the 1730 nicely toned.
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Madrid, Spain, milled 1 real "half pistareen," Philip V, 1745AJ.
Madrid, Spain, milled 1 real "half pistareen," Philip V, 1745AJ. CT-1555; KM-298. 2.6 grams. Choice cross, the obverse surface lightly corroded, darkly toned VF overall.
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Lot of 3 Spanish milled 1 real "half pistareens" of Philip V and Ferdinand VI: Cuenca, 1719JJ; Segov
Lot of 3 Spanish milled 1 real "half pistareens" of Philip V and Ferdinand VI: Cuenca, 1719JJ; Segovia, 1726F; and Madrid, 1758JB. 7.2 grams total. F-VF with decent toning, the 1917 with edge-flaw, the 1726 with surface corrosion.
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Lot of 2 Spanish milled 1/2 real "quarter pistareens" of Philip V: Cuenca, 1719JJ; Madrid, 1731JF.
Lot of 2 Spanish milled 1/2 real "quarter pistareens" of Philip V: Cuenca, 1719JJ; Madrid, 1731JF. 2.4 grams total. The 1731 is Fine with dark spots; the 1719 is nicely toned AXF.
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Lot of 3 Madrid, Spain, milled "pistareen" minors of Ferdinand VI: 1R, 1753JB, 1757JB; 1/2R, 1752JB.
Lot of 3 Madrid, Spain, milled "pistareen" minors of Ferdinand VI: 1R, 1753JB, 1757JB; 1/2R, 1752JB. 6.6 grams total. Non-toned F-AVF across the board, nicely matched trio.
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Lot of 2 Madrid, Spain, 2R-sized minors of Isabel II: 4R 1848CL and 40c 1868.
Lot of 2 Madrid, Spain, 2R-sized minors of Isabel II: 4R 1848CL and 40c 1868. 10.3 grams total. AU-UNC with traces of luster and light toning all over, nicely matched pair of different denominations but identical size.
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Lot of 2 Spanish colonial bust-type 8R of Ferdinand VII: Mexico City, Mexico, 1819JJ; and Lima, Peru
Lot of 2 Spanish colonial bust-type 8R of Ferdinand VII: Mexico City, Mexico, 1819JJ; and Lima, Peru, 1817JP. 52.5 grams total. Both Fine without toning.
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Lot of 7 Spanish colonial bust-type minors: Four 2R (Lima 1790IJ Ch. III bust with ordinal IV, 1800I
Lot of 7 Spanish colonial bust-type minors: Four 2R (Lima 1790IJ Ch. III bust with ordinal IV, 1800IJ, 1803JP; Potosi 1774JR) and three 1R (Mexico 1774FM, 1787FF; Lima 1821JP). 35.0 grams total. F-VF overall, the 1787 holed at edge and the 1774 with dent but otherwise generally problem-free and nicely toned.
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Lot of 3 Spanish colonial bust-type minors: 2R, Mexico, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III
Lot of 3 Spanish colonial bust-type minors: 2R, Mexico, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IIII, 1790FM; 1R, Lima, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1790IJ; and 1/2R, Guatemala, Charles III, 1772P. 10.8 grams total. Generally Fine with a few minor marks, mostly nicely toned.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
Sweden, copper 5 ore, 1874, first date of type.
Sweden, copper 5 ore, 1874, first date of type. KM-736. 7.8 grams. Nice XF with traces of luster and brassy original color peeking through.
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Thailand, 1/8 baht, Rama V (1876-1900).
Thailand, 1/8 baht, Rama V (1876-1900). KM-32. 2.0 grams. Highly lustrous AU with minor natural rim-flaws, very flashy.
Coins: Haiti-West Indies
USA (Carson City mint), $1 Morgan, 1889-CC, key date.
USA (Carson City mint), $1 Morgan, 1889-CC, key date. KM-110. 26.2 grams. Nicely toned Fine, a decent example of an acknowledged rarity in US coins (mintage of only 350,000), with catalog value of over $1000.
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Lot of 8 USA $1 Morgan, as follows: 1881, 1882-O (2), 1896, 1900 (2) and 1921 (2).
Lot of 8 USA $1 Morgan, as follows: 1881, 1882-O (2), 1896, 1900 (2) and 1921 (2). 214.2 grams total. Lustrous XF on average, no big problems.
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Lot of 2 USA (New Orleans mint) $1 Morgan, 1889-O and 1897-O.
Lot of 2 USA (New Orleans mint) $1 Morgan, 1889-O and 1897-O. 52.4 grams total. Toned AVF-VF, nice coins of baseline value.
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USA, 1 dollar, 1900, Lafayette commemorative.
USA, 1 dollar, 1900, Lafayette commemorative. KM-118. 26.7 grams. Bold AU with hint of luster and toning, popular low-mintage issue.
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USA (Denver mint), buffalo 5c, 1937, "hobo nickel" with obverse carved by modern artist J. Hughey in
USA (Denver mint), buffalo 5c, 1937, "hobo nickel" with obverse carved by modern artist J. Hughey into a skull design (signed, numbered and dated on edge). KM-134. 5.0 grams. The concept of carving the obverses of buffalo nickels into various designs has been around as long as the coins have (since 1913), but modern artists have continued the tradition with more intricate designs like what we see here, with the Indian's head skeletonized in high detail. The fields have been toned for contrast, with the artist's monogrammed initials JH engraved below the chin.
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Lot of Uruguay minors: 20 centesimos 1920 and 1930; aluminum-bronze 10 centesimos 1930.
Lot of Uruguay minors: 20 centesimos 1920 and 1930; aluminum-bronze 10 centesimos 1930. 18.0 grams total. AU to Mint State, mostly lustrous, nice mix of metals and denominations.
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Uruguay (struck in Paris), aluminum-bronze 10 centesimos, 1936-A, encapsulated NGC MS 64.
Uruguay (struck in Paris), aluminum-bronze 10 centesimos, 1936-A, encapsulated NGC MS 64. KM-28. Lustrous, brassy color, choice specimen.
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Uruguay (struck in Paris), copper-nickel 5 centesimos, 1936-A, encapsulated NGC MS 63.
Uruguay (struck in Paris), copper-nickel 5 centesimos, 1936-A, encapsulated NGC MS 63. KM-21. Choice surfaces, lustrous and lightly toned.
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Uruguay (struck in Santiago, Chile), copper 5 centesimos, 1949-So, encapsulated NGC MS 64 RB.
Uruguay (struck in Santiago, Chile), copper 5 centesimos, 1949-So, encapsulated NGC MS 64 RB. KM-21a. Brightly lustrous with original red color, near flawless.
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Uruguay (struck in Santiago, Chile), copper 5 centesimos, 1951-So, encapsulated NGC MS 64 RB.
Uruguay (struck in Santiago, Chile), copper 5 centesimos, 1951-So, encapsulated NGC MS 64 RB. KM-21a. Full original color and luster.
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Lot of 3 Uruguay copper-nickel minors: 5 centesimos 1926 and 1934; 1 centesimo 1924.
Lot of 3 Uruguay copper-nickel minors: 5 centesimos 1926 and 1934; 1 centesimo 1924. 12.0 grams total. All Mint State with muted luster and very light toning.
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Lot of 3 Uruguay copper-nickel minors of 1936: 5, 2 and 1 centesimos.
Lot of 3 Uruguay copper-nickel minors of 1936: 5, 2 and 1 centesimos. 10.5 grams total. Lustrous Mint State, no problems.
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Lot of 5 Uruguay copper minors: 5 centesimos 1946, 1947 and 1949; 2 centesimos 1946 and 1949.
Lot of 5 Uruguay copper minors: 5 centesimos 1946, 1947 and 1949; 2 centesimos 1946 and 1949. 22.2 grams total. All Mint State, all but one (the 1947) with full original color and luster, attractive group.
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Lot of 4 Uruguay copper minors: 5 centesimos 1951; 2 centesimos 1943, 1944 and 1951.
Lot of 4 Uruguay copper minors: 5 centesimos 1951; 2 centesimos 1943, 1944 and 1951. 15.5 grams total. Choice original color and luster on all, Mint State.
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Uruguay (struck in Santiago, Chile), copper-nickel 2 centesimos, 1924-So, encapsulated NGC MS 64.
Uruguay (struck in Santiago, Chile), copper-nickel 2 centesimos, 1924-So, encapsulated NGC MS 64. KM-20. Choice strike and surfaces, muted luster throughout.
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Uruguay (struck in Santiago, Chile), copper 2 centesimos, 1943-So, encapsulated NGC MS 64.
Uruguay (struck in Santiago, Chile), copper 2 centesimos, 1943-So, encapsulated NGC MS 64. KM-20a. Brightly lustrous, with original color and superb surfaces.
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Uruguay (struck in Santiago, Chile), copper 2 centesimos, 1947-So, encapsulated NGC MS 64 RB.
Uruguay (struck in Santiago, Chile), copper 2 centesimos, 1947-So, encapsulated NGC MS 64 RB. KM-20a. Choice original color and luster.
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Uruguay (struck in Birmingham), copper 1 centesimo, 1869H (TASSET).
Uruguay (struck in Birmingham), copper 1 centesimo, 1869H (TASSET). KM-11. 5.2 grams. Fully lustrous Mint State with original red color all over, starting to tone in blue.
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Uruguay (struck in Mexico City), Proof 500 pesos, 1986, General Gomez.
Uruguay (struck in Mexico City), Proof 500 pesos, 1986, General Gomez. KM-90. 11.9 grams. Frosty Proof with nearly flawless surfaces, very flashy.
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Caracas, Venezuela, "imitation cob" 2 reales, "142" date (early 1800s).
Caracas, Venezuela, "imitation cob" 2 reales, "142" date (early 1800s). KM-13.1. 4.2 grams. Crude Fine with dark toning, weak strike and small pieces of edge missing (possibly salvaged), still with all important details visible.
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Caracas, Venezuela, 2 reales, 1819/8BS.
Caracas, Venezuela, 2 reales, 1819/8BS. KM-C6.1. 5.3 grams. Bold details despite uneven wear (Fine or so), toned fields, holed twice near edge and with old scrapes at top of cross side.
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Lot of 2 Caracas, Venezuela, royalist minors: 2 reales (1817-21)BS and copper 1/4 real 1818.
Lot of 2 Caracas, Venezuela, royalist minors: 2 reales (1817-21)BS and copper 1/4 real 1818. 6.7 grams total. Both VF, the 2R with nicely contrasting toning, the 1/4R darkly toned and with shininess around details.
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Lot of 2 Venezuelan minors: copper 1 centavo 1862; and 5 centavos 1874-A.
Lot of 2 Venezuelan minors: copper 1 centavo 1862; and 5 centavos 1874-A. 8.7 grams total. Decent AXF, the copper coin a nice, even dark color all over.
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Venezuela (struck in Philadelphia), (5 bolivares), 1919.
Venezuela (struck in Philadelphia), (5 bolivares), 1919. KM-24.2. 25.0 grams. AXF with very light toning around details, no problems, interesting crown-sized issue struck without a stated denomination
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 2 La Plata, Argentina, copper medals, dated 1882 and 1884.
Lot of 2 La Plata, Argentina, copper medals, dated 1882 and 1884. 30.0 and 17.5 grams. Both medals are Mint State with original luster and color and show the port of La Plata on one side, the 1882 medal with AL PUEBLO DE LA PROVINCIA BUENOS AIRES DARDO ROCHA GOBERNADOR CARLOS D'AMICO Y VICENTE VILLAMAYOR MINISTROS on the other side (designed by Ramos), and the 1884 medal with BAJO LA ADMINISTRACION DEL DOCTOR DARDO ROCHA on the other side (designed by Zuccotti), in addition to the dates.
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 2 Mendoza, Argentina, aluminum 1-peso winery tokens (Mozar and Troyas), mid-1900s.
Lot of 2 Mendoza, Argentina, aluminum 1-peso winery tokens (Mozar and Troyas), mid-1900s. 3.8 grams total. Square tokens of two different sizes, both Uncirculated, the larger Troyas with original luster.
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Belgium, large brass medal, Leopold II, 1883.
Belgium, large brass medal, Leopold II, 1883. 50.0 grams. High-relief XF with hint of luster, some dark spots and minor scratches in center on reverse, hanger at top intact and with trace of original cloth.
Medals & Tokens
Brazil (Empire), silver medal, Pedro II, Academy of Fine Arts of Rio de Janeiro (mid-1800s), engrave
Brazil (Empire), silver medal, Pedro II, Academy of Fine Arts of Rio de Janeiro (mid-1800s), engraved by C. Luster F., rare. Meili-166. 24.9 grams. Lovely, problem-free AU with colorful old toning, struck in high relief, with emperor on obverse and AO GENIO E A APPLICAÇÃO on reverse.
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 15 Canadian copper halfpenny tokens, dated 1814-1852.
Lot of 15 Canadian copper halfpenny tokens, dated 1814-1852. 116.2 grams. Wide range of types but all the same size, VF-XF on average, a few with traces of original color, some French (1 sou) but mostly British. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 21 Canadian copper/brass merchant tokens and medals, mostly late 1800s.
Lot of 21 Canadian copper/brass merchant tokens and medals, mostly late 1800s. 97.8 grams total. Several different sizes and values (mostly 2-1/2c, 5c and 10c), including one with in center, VF-XF on average, some with original luster. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 32 Canadian copper/brass merchant tokens, mid-1800s to mid-1900s.
Lot of 32 Canadian copper/brass merchant tokens, mid-1800s to mid-1900s. 169.9 grams total. Various sizes and designs, including one that is octagonal, and denominations, grades from F to UNC (most around the latter), many with original luster. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 21 Canadian copper/brass merchant tokens, mid-1800s to mid-1900s.
Lot of 21 Canadian copper/brass merchant tokens, mid-1800s to mid-1900s. 99.0 grams total. Generally VF-UNC, some lustrous, several different sizes and values. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
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Lot of 15 Canadian Maritime Provinces copper/brass merchant tokens, dated 1840-1857.
Lot of 15 Canadian Maritime Provinces copper/brass merchant tokens, dated 1840-1857. 88.4 grams total. Various sizes and designs including one in the shape of a 4-leaf clover with interior cutout, Fine to UNC, a couple with luster. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
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Lot of 12 Ecuador tokens (gaming, transportation, etc.) from the 1970s-1990s.
Lot of 12 Ecuador tokens (gaming, transportation, etc.) from the 1970s-1990s. 90.6 grams total. Wide range of sizes, some brass and some copper-nickel, one holed.
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France, silver jeton for Banque de France, AN VIII (year 1800).
France, silver jeton for Banque de France, AN VIII (year 1800). 21.5 grams. Lustrous UNC with elegant old toning, interesting octagonal shape and bold design.
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Germany, brass Lowenbrau beer token, early 1900s(?).
Germany, brass Lowenbrau beer token, early 1900s(?). 4.1 grams. UNC with hint of original luster, simple design.
Dörflas bei Marktedwitz (in Upper Franconia in the northern part of Bavaria), Brauerei zum goldenen Löwen (Golden Lion Brewery). It's not the famous Lowenbrau beer brand, but rather from a local brewery which was located in the village's inn. Deposit token for a case ("Kasten") of beer, I would guess from the 1920-30s. Apparently, the brewery/inn building still exist and the restaurant is still operated, but the brewing facilities were closed decades ago: http://www.loewe-doerflas.de/
Research courtesy of Ralf W. Böpple.
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Lot of 13 German copper/brass beer tokens, mid-1800s to mid-1900s.
Lot of 13 German copper/brass beer tokens, mid-1800s to mid-1900s. 48.7 grams total. Fine to Mint State (mostly VF-XF), moderate in size, with a couple interesting shapes (oval, octagonal and square), one highly lustrous. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
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Lot of 38 German copper/brass beer tokens, mid-1800s to mid-1900s.
Lot of 38 German copper/brass beer tokens, mid-1800s to mid-1900s. 115.6 grams total. AVF to AU, mostly small to moderate in size, a few interesting shapes (diamond, octagonal), several lustrous. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
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Lot of 29 German copper/brass merchant tokens, mid-1800s to mid-1900s.
Lot of 29 German copper/brass merchant tokens, mid-1800s to mid-1900s. 87.0 grams total. Mostly small, Fine to AU (at least one with luster), also mostly round but one octagonal and one with triangular hole in center, also one that appears to be countermarked with a sun. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 37 German copper/brass merchant tokens, mid-1800s to mid-1900s.
Lot of 37 German copper/brass merchant tokens, mid-1800s to mid-1900s. 105.1 grams total. Wide range of types, small to moderate in size, Fine to AU (a few with luster), a couple octagonal and one with round hole in center, some silvery in color (probably copper-nickel). With attribution tags from the previous owner.
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Great Britain, brass Admiral Vernon medal, Portobelo, 1739.
Great Britain, brass Admiral Vernon medal, Portobelo, 1739. 15.7 grams. Typically well worn (Fine) but with clear details, common type showing Vernon on obverse and Portobelo on reverse, nicely toned.
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 14 British copper halfpenny tokens, dated 1791-1797.
Lot of 14 British copper halfpenny tokens, dated 1791-1797. 131.2 grams total. Various sizes and designs, mostly F-VF but a few better, also mostly dark in color. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
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Lot of 15 British copper tokens, ca. 1790-1830, some important.
Lot of 15 British copper tokens, ca. 1790-1830, some important. 81.0 grams total. F-XF, mostly darkly toned but all with very clear designs, a variety of sizes and themes, several potentially valuable. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
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Lot of 16 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899, some important.
Lot of 16 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899, some important. 101.6 grams total. VF-XF on average, several with luster, some interesting shapes, various sizes, a few potentially valuable. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
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Lot of 17 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1826-1858, some important.
Lot of 17 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1826-1858, some important. 73.4 grams total. Various sizes and a few interesting shapes (including one cute little flower shape), Fine to AU (a few with luster), several potentially valuable. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 18 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1813-1850, some important.
Lot of 18 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1813-1850, some important. 77.5 grams total. Lower grade (VG-VF) but several significant, with various themes and sizes but all round. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
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Lot of 19 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899.
Lot of 19 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899. 105.4 grams total. Fine to AU (a few lustrous), various sizes (one oval, one octagonal), several interesting types. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 20 British copper/brass merchant tokens, mostly "unofficial farthings" of ca. 1840-1870.
Lot of 20 British copper/brass merchant tokens, mostly "unofficial farthings" of ca. 1840-1870. 72.5 grams total. Uniform in size (farthing), generally VF overall, all different designs. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 21 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899.
Lot of 21 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899. 98.8 grams total. Generally XF overall, some with luster, several very interesting shapes, all different designs. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 22 British copper/brass (mostly) merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899.
Lot of 22 British copper/brass (mostly) merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899. 104.8 grams total. Wide range of sizes and designs (including one in black plastic), all different, grading from Fine to lustrous AU. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
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Lot of 23 British copper (mostly) medals and merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899.
Lot of 23 British copper (mostly) medals and merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899. 141.6 grams. Wide variety of sizes and designs and metals, generally F-VF but a few better. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 24 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899.
Lot of 24 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899. 147.0 grams total. Various sizes (mostly medium to large), many uniface, generally F-VF but a couple better. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
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Lot of 25 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899.
Lot of 25 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899. 126.2 grams total. Mostly brassy, VF on average, many interesting shapes, several uniface, all different designs. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
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Lot of 26 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899.
Lot of 26 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899. 134.7 grams total. Generally VF-XF, a few interesting shapes, several uniface, all different designs. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
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Lot of 27 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899.
Lot of 27 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899. 117.1 grams total. Wide range of grades (F to AU) and shapes and sizes, several uniface, all different. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
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Lot of 28 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899.
Lot of 28 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899. 127.8 grams total. Many different sizes and a few interesting shapes, generally VF on average, no two alike. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 29 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899.
Lot of 29 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899. 176.2 grams total. Many different sizes and shapes, mostly VF but a few better (one lustrous AU), no two alike. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 30 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899.
Lot of 30 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899. 167.3 grams total. VF on average, all different in terms of size and shape and design. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
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Lot of 31 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899.
Lot of 31 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899. 166.8 grams total. Very diverse lot of shapes and sizes (a couple white metal), no two alike, VF on average but at least one lustrous UNC. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
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Lot of 32 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899.
Lot of 32 British copper/brass merchant tokens, ca. 1850-1899. 161.7 grams total. Mostly brassy in color, VF on average, fairly uniform shapes but no two alike. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 33 (mostly) British copper/brass merchant tokens, mostly late 1800s but one dated 1797.
Lot of 33 (mostly) British copper/brass merchant tokens, mostly late 1800s but one dated 1797. 178.6 grams total. Diverse lot of different designs and shapes and sizes (some white metal), mostly F-VF but quite a few higher grade and some even lustrous. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
Medals & Tokens
Great Britain, copper medal made from copper salvaged from the Foudroyant (1897), flagship of Lord N
Great Britain, copper medal made from copper salvaged from the Foudroyant (1897), flagship of Lord Nelson, in original leather box. 28.1 grams. Choice XF with insignificant rim-nicks, striped toning, the box a bit tattered but intact and valuable in its own right.
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Great Britain, steel restrike of a German propaganda medal commemorating the sinking of the Lusitani
Great Britain, steel restrike of a German propaganda medal commemorating the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915. 71.1 grams. Typically bold XF+ with small spots of rust.
Medals & Tokens
Great Britain, steel restrike of a German propaganda medal commemorating the sinking of the Lusitani
Great Britain, steel restrike of a German propaganda medal commemorating the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915, mounted in heavy, partially silver-plated brass bezel engraved with REMEMBER LUSITANIA. 118.7 grams. Somewhat crusty with rust and corrosion, no better than AVF, but significant as having an outer ring soldered on (showing only about half of its original silver plating).
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 21 Irish copper/brass "unofficial farthing" tokens, ca. 1800-1850.
Lot of 21 Irish copper/brass "unofficial farthing" tokens, ca. 1800-1850. 83.6 grams total. Uniform in size (farthing), VF on average, all different designs. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 20 Irish copper/brass "unofficial farthing" tokens, ca. 1835-1853.
Lot of 20 Irish copper/brass "unofficial farthing" tokens, ca. 1835-1853. 82.2 grams total. Uniform in size (farthing), VF on average, all different designs. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 24 Irish copper/brass "unofficial farthing" tokens, ca. 1840-1890.
Lot of 24 Irish copper/brass "unofficial farthing" tokens, ca. 1840-1890. 98.9 grams total. Uniform in size (farthing), VF on average, all different designs. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 22 Irish copper/brass merchant tokens (larger than a farthing), ca. 1800-1899, some important
Lot of 22 Irish copper/brass merchant tokens (larger than a farthing), ca. 1800-1899, some important. 141.9 grams total. F-VF overall, many different sizes and all different designs. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
Medals & Tokens
Lima, Peru, large copper medal dated Sept. 8, 1896, Nicholas de Pierola.
Lima, Peru, large copper medal dated Sept. 8, 1896, Nicholas de Pierola. 40.7 grams. Choice AU, no problems, dark red color and muted luster, impressive relief.
Medals & Tokens
Lot of 24 Scottish copper/brass merchant tokens (including "unofficial farthings"), ca. 1820-1890.
Lot of 24 Scottish copper/brass merchant tokens (including "unofficial farthings"), ca. 1820-1890. 98.9 grams total. All different, VF on average, nice lot for study. With attribution tags from the previous owner.
Medals & Tokens
Unattributed silver 2R-sized token-button (1800s?) showing Charles IV design but king's ordinal XVI
Unattributed silver 2R-sized token-button (1800s?) showing Charles IV design but king's ordinal XVI and date 1547. 5.4 grams. Odd item with Spanish design but French(?)-style lettering, "BOT DE P" in legend for "button of silver," with loop soldered onto the middle of the king's bust.
Medals & Tokens
USA, copper "hard times" token for shin plasters, 1837.
USA, copper "hard times" token for shin plasters, 1837. 9.4 grams. Problem-free VF, evenly toned, a classic that is well known to US token collectors, its main design being a phoenix rising from flames.
Medals & Tokens
USA, silver medal struck by the American Numismatic Society in 1909 to commemorate the discovery of
USA, silver medal struck by the American Numismatic Society in 1909 to commemorate the discovery of the Hudson River in 1609 and the first steam-powered navigation of the river by Fulton in 1807. 36.9 grams. Highly artistic medal with Hudson River discovery scene on obverse and Fulton memorial on reverse, deeply toned AU, no problems.
Medals & Tokens
Venezuela, heavy base-metal railroad medal (oval), 1891, with original ribbon
Venezuela, heavy base-metal railroad medal (oval), visible date 1891, with ribbon. 32.0 grams. (cast metal) Oval medal with arms in high relief on obverse, date at bottom of reverse, toned. AS IS
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Paper Money - World Currency
Lot of 18 Argentina banknotes from the 1970s-80s in Crisp Uncirculated condition.
Lot of 18 Argentina banknotes from the 1970s-80s in Crisp Uncirculated condition. Each about 6" x 3". Consists of the following: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500, 1000 pesos, "Decreto-Ley 18.188/69" (Pick 293-99); 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500 pesos argentinos, 1983-85 (Pick 311-16); and 5000, 10000, 50000, 100000, 500000 pesos, no Ley, 1976-83 (Pick 305-9).
Paper Money - World Currency
Ecuador, 10 sucres banknote, series HA (December 3, 1954).
Ecuador, 10 sucres banknote, series HA (December 3, 1954). Pick-101B 6-1/8" x 2-5/8". Crisp AU, low serial number (038096), different background color scheme and guilloche motif from later printings, vivid contrast, scarce condition.
Paper Money - World Currency
Ecuador, 5 sucres banknote, series FN (1956), ABNC specimen, encapsulated PMG 66 EPQ.
Ecuador, 5 sucres banknote, series FN (1956), ABNC specimen, encapsulated PMG 66 EPQ. Pick-100S 6-1/8" x 2-5/8". Print date of June 19, 1956, the first small-size issue from ABNC for the Central Bank of Ecuador, scarce.
Stamps
Australia, two items from the 1985 shipwreck artifacts series featuring the top 5 shipwrecks off the
Australia, two items from the 1985 shipwreck artifacts series featuring the top 5 shipwrecks off the coast of Western Australia (Trial [1622], Batavia [1629], Vergulde Draeck [1656], Zuytdorp [1712] and Zeewijk [1727]: one set of 4 stamps (33c, 50c, 90c and $1) on a special FDC envelope printed with information about the wrecks; and one $1 stamp on a full-color postcard printed with information about the wreck. 8-1/2" x 4" (the larger item). Both items in excellent condition, the stamps featuring actual artifacts (buckle, scissors, bellarmine jug and astrolabe) that were found on the different wrecks.
Stamps
Bermuda, 1969 set of 4 plate blocks (4 stamps in each), one of each color (red=2/6, black=2/0, green
Bermuda, 1969 set of 4 plate blocks (4 stamps in each), one of each color (red=2/6, black=2/0, green=1/3, purple=4d), showing Teddy Tucker's famous emerald cross from the San Pedro (1594), recovered in 1955. Each 4-1/8" x 2-7/8". Full set of Mint plate blocks of this issue, very popular with treasure collectors for the fact that it shows the famous emerald cross recovered by Tucker from the 1594 San Pedro wreck in 1955, which he sold to the government of Bermuda in 1963 and was later stolen from the museum and never recovered.
Stamps
Mediterranean countries, lot of 43 stamps (mid- to late 1900s), all different, showing coins of the
Mediterranean countries, lot of 43 stamps (mid- to late 1900s), all different, showing coins of the Ancient world (mostly Greece and Judaea). Some Mint, some used, all full color and featuring actual coins.
Stamps
Europe, Africa and Asia, lot of 26 stamps (mid- to late 1900s), all different, showing medieval to m
Europe, Africa and Asia, lot of 26 stamps (mid- to late 1900s), all different, showing medieval to modern coins. All Mint condition (unused), in full color, featuring actual coins.
Stamps
Latin America and Spain, lot of 17 stamps (1959-2004), all different, showing coins of Latin America
Latin America and Spain, lot of 17 stamps (1959-2004), all different, showing coins of Latin America (colonial through early Republic). Mostly Mint (unused), in full color, featuring actual coins.
Documents
Large lot of 19 Mexican Republic handwritten documents dated 1828-1865.
Large lot of 19 Mexican Republic handwritten documents dated 1828-1865. Most 12-1/2" x 8-3/4". Some single-page and some multi-page documents (also some half-page) with printed and embossed seals, various topics, some with interesting signatures and logos, most in good condition, good lot for study.
Documents
1862 Cuban letter and envelope with stamp.
1862 Cuban letter and envelope with stamp. 8-1/2" x 10-1/2" (fully opened). Hand-written in neat script on blue paper (folded), with seal, postage stamp and two postmarks, topic unknown.
Documents
1905 mining claim document ("Notice of Location"), Calistoga, California.
1905 mining claim document ("Notice of Location"), Calistoga, California. 8-1/2" x 7". This document announces the mining claim known as the "Gladys," specifically located on the southeast side of Mt. St. Helena near Calistoga, the highest point in the San Francisco Bay Area watershed and a remnant of the volcano that created the famous Petrified Forest. Nice condition except for minor stains at edge, light folds, recording stamp on back.
Documents
Stock certificate for the Real Eight Co. (late 1960s through mid-1970s), printed by the Columbian Ba
Stock certificate for the Real Eight Co. (late 1960s through mid-1970s), printed by the Columbian Banknote Company, famously featuring a fully dated Mexican 8R 1715 at top, this certificate with purple border, for 250 shares. 8" x 12". Decent condition except for the usual staple holes, folds (minor) and ink stamps, the shares issued to individual Edward V. Mayer in 1971.
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Documents
Stock certificate for the Real Eight Co. (late 1960s through mid-1970s), printed by the Columbian Ba
Stock certificate for the Real Eight Co. (late 1960s through mid-1970s), printed by the Columbian Banknote Company, famously featuring a fully dated Mexican 8R 1715 at top, this certificate with orange border, for 100 shares (pre-printed). 8" x 12". Nice condition (no staple holes or folds), issued to brokerage house Loeb, Rhoades & Co. in 1974.
Documents
Stock certificate for the Real Eight Co. (late 1960s through mid-1970s), printed by the Columbian Ba
Stock certificate for the Real Eight Co. (late 1960s through mid-1970s), printed by the Columbian Banknote Company, famously featuring a fully dated Mexican 8R 1715 at top, this certificate with blue background, for 100 shares (pre-printed). 8" x 12". Good condition (no folds, minor staple holes), issued to brokerage house E.F. Hutton & Company, Inc., in 1975.
Documents
Stock certificate for the Real Eight Co. (late 1960s through mid-1970s), printed by the Columbian Ba
Stock certificate for the Real Eight Co. (late 1960s through mid-1970s), printed by the Columbian Banknote Company, famously featuring a fully dated Mexican 8R 1715 at top, this certificate with green background, for 20 shares. 8" x 12". Decent condition (minor folds, edge-tear and graffiti), the shares issued to individual Rudolf Poli in 1975.
Shipwreck Artifacts
Rectangular brass coin weight, marked XXVII on back.
Rectangular brass coin weight, marked XXVII on back. 13.2 grams, 3/4" x 1/2" x 1/4". Small block with sloping sides and circular stamp on top (unreadable), Roman numerals stamped on bottom, corroded and patinated but intact.
Recovered from: Unidentified 1600s wreck in the English Channel.
Shipwreck Artifacts
Lot of 6 cuprous objects (buckle, spur, stylus, knob, etc) plus a brass loop-screw from a later wrec
Lot of 6 cuprous objects (buckle, spur, stylus, knob, etc) plus a brass loop-screw from a later wreck. 130 grams total, largest piece about 4". Sundry assortment of minor artifacts, all but the brass piece dark, all stabilized and mostly recognizable.
Recovered from: Unidentified 1600s wreck in the English Channel.
Shipwreck Artifacts
Bronze navigational dividers, probably English, mid-1600s(?).
Bronze navigational dividers, probably English, mid-1600s(?). 30.5 grams, 2-3/8" long. Typical design with bulbous top and cylindrical arms, dark bronze color, intact and not overly corroded but fused together.
Recovered from: Unidentified ca.-1650 Dutch, English or pirate wreck off the Isle of Wight, England.
Shipwreck Artifacts
Small Chinese blue-on-white porcelain teacup, man-on-shore motif in center, brown exterior.
Small Chinese blue-on-white porcelain teacup, man-on-shore motif in center, brown exterior. 42.6 grams, 2-5/8" in diameter and 1-1/2" tall. Typical design for this wreck, and fully intact, just slightly worn and faded, with spots of marine encrustation on exterior.
Recovered from: "Ca Mau wreck, sunk ca. 1723-35 off Vietnam.
Shipwreck Artifacts
Miscellaneous gold jewelry pieces (ring, bezel, etc).
Miscellaneous small gold jewelry pieces (earring or ring, bezel, etc). 3.6 grams total; largest piece 1". Small pieces of high-grade gold jewelry, including a beveled bezel, 2 segments of a ring, 5 links of a small chain and one ribbon-like ring with small section missing. Pedigreed to the Marty Meylach collection.
Recovered from: Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys.
Shipwreck Artifacts
Long bronze hull-pin with washer.
Long bronze hull-pin with washer. 2268 grams, 27" long. A complete ship's fastener, still straight and with both ends intact, including the original washer at one end, the surface mostly encrusted with whitish coral against green patina but with exposed places a nice dark bronze color. From the Infante site and reportedly from the Art McKee collection.
Recovered from: Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys.
Shipwreck Artifacts
Bronze spike with heavy encrustation, its exposed part showing notches.
Bronze spike with heavy encrustation, its exposed part showing notches. 680 grams, 8" long. Attractive and solid display with the bottom half of the spike exposed but the top half totally cocooned together with small objects that the optimistic bidder can hope are coins (probably not).
From: Unidentified 1700s wreck off Hogsty Reef, Bahamas
Shipwreck Artifacts
Small, brass uniform button with anchor design, intact but uncleaned.
Small, brass uniform button with anchor design, intact but uncleaned. 3/4" in diameter. Very dark but solid, no noteworthy design visible but recognizable. Note this French shipwreck is important as it sank while engaged against the British in the American Revolutionary War. With original Caribe Salvage certificate from 1977.
Recovered from: Scipion, sunk in 1782 off Hispaniola.
Shipwreck Artifacts
Brass spoon with floral motif on handle, illegible touchmarks on bottom, uncleaned, rare provenance.
Brass spoon with floral motif on handle, illegible touchmarks on bottom, uncleaned, rare provenance. 22 grams, 7-1/2" long. Thin but fully intact, somewhat brassy on bottom (patinated everywhere else), first item we have ever heard of from this wreck.
Recovered from: Felix, sunk 1821 off the Dominican Republic.
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Shipwreck Artifacts
Bronze "manilla" (slave bracelet).
Bronze "manilla" (slave bracelet). 54.4 grams, 2-1/4". Typical small specimen with an abundance of blue-green patina all over, intact but uncleaned.
Recovered from: Duoro, sunk in 1843 off the Scilly Isles, southwest of England.
Non-wreck
Small bronze cannon (1800s?), a miniaturized replica of the famous 1533 Portuguese "Tiger" cannon lo
Small bronze cannon (1800s?), a miniaturized replica of the famous 1533 Portuguese "Tiger" cannon located at Fort St. George (or St. Martin) at Diu, India. 3386 grams, 12-1/2" long and 2-1/2" in diameter. This piece is visibly old, with elegant patina and lightly worn details, its Latin wording on top (dated 1533) and Portuguese design (arms, lion, etc.) identical to a well-known cannon of massive size in a museum in India. In addition to the design on top, the cascabel end shows a grotesque face, and the touchhole and trunnions are intact. All in all, a very comely antique, but not an original from 1533.
Non-wreck
Collection of 4 miniature cannons (bronze, brass and pewter), one with wooden carriage, probably Bri
Collection of 4 miniature cannons (bronze, brass and pewter), one with wooden carriage, probably British, various periods. 115 grams total, up to 4". Tiny but functional cannons in various metals, the pewter one a bit rough (corroded) but the others quite well preserved, very cute pieces from centuries past.
Non-wreck
Iron cannonball ("8 pounder roundshot"), probably Spanish, 1600s.
Iron cannonball ("8 pounder roundshot"), probably Spanish, 1600s. 3770 grams, 3-1/2" in diameter. Typical sturdy ball with slightly rough surfaces, some patina but no corrosion.
Non-wreck
Iron cannonball ("6 pounder roundshot"), American, from the Battle of Castine (Maine), 1779, Revolut
Iron cannonball ("6 pounder roundshot"), American, from the Battle of Castine (Maine), 1779, Revolutionary War. 2677 grams, 3-1/4" in diameter. Smooth, dark-brown surfaces, sturdy and solid (excellent condition), with important provenance. With official certificate.
Non-wreck
Iron flintlock from a "brown bess" musket (English), Revolutionary War period (late 1700s), from Mon
Iron flintlock from a "brown bess" musket (English), Revolutionary War period (late 1700s), from Monck's Corner, SC, in Riker box. 177 grams, 7" long. Rusty and crusty but recognizable, with important provenance.
Non-wreck
Lot of 3 pewter military buttons, Revolutionary War period (late 1700s), probably American militia,
Lot of 3 pewter military buttons, Revolutionary War period (late 1700s), probably American militia, from Monck's Corner, SC, in Riker box. 4.9 to 6.1 grams each, all about 1" in diameter. Crusty and cracked, typical of such finds, but each of these buttons has visible letters, two with PN on back (probably American militia) and one with crowned RP on front ("Royal Provincials," British loyalist), dark brown and heavily patinated, important provenance.
Non-wreck
Two pieces of an ornate gold watch fob, English, ca. 1760.
Two pieces of an ornate gold watch fob, English, ca. 1760. 3.7 grams, 1/2". Floral design in rectangular shape, fairly bright gold with some green spots.
Non-wreck
Gold replica (14K) of a scimitar-shaped toothpick / fingernail cleaner recovered from the 1715 Fleet
Gold replica (14K) of a scimitar-shaped toothpick / fingernail cleaner recovered from the 1715 Fleet. 1.3 grams, 1-1/4". Tiny curved blade topped with an archer at top (bow cocked and ready), with loop in head. With Carl Fismer certificate.
Non-wreck
Necklace of dozens of blue glass beads from a late-1500s Spanish colonial site in the Southern Carib
Necklace of dozens of blue glass beads from a late-1500s Spanish colonial site in the Southern Caribbean. 30 grams, about 27" long. Tubular beads (long, light-blue ones and short, dark-blue ones) with "pendant" of fused tubes from a late-1500s fire known to have destroyed the settlement where these were found.
Non-wreck
Necklace of dozens of glass beads (mostly blue) from a late-1500s Spanish colonial site in the South
Necklace of dozens of glass beads (mostly blue) from a late-1500s Spanish colonial site in the Southern Caribbean. 28 grams, about 28" long. Tubular beads (long, light-blue ones and short, dark-blue ones) with "pendant" of brown flanked by matte white.
Non-wreck
English clay pipe bowl and part of stem, ca. 1580-1610, from Williamsburg, VA, area, in Riker box.
English clay pipe bowl and part of stem, ca. 1580-1610, from Williamsburg, VA, area, in Riker box. 8.3 grams, 3" long. Sturdy little piece with lots of dark-gray color (from use?) over the usual white, intact, with 6-point star mark on bottom.
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Non-wreck
Salzburger clay pipe bowl, ca. 1730-50, from Ebenezer, Georgia.
Salzburger clay pipe bowl, ca. 1730-50, from Ebenezer, Georgia. 9.7 grams, 1-3/4" long. Just the bowl, but it is intact and prominently shows the 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.
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Lot of 1 pewter "rat-tail" spoon and 1 clay pipe, the flat end of the spoon used for tamping the pip
Lot of 1 pewter "rat-tail" spoon and 1 clay pipe, the flat end of the spoon used for tamping the pipe, ca. 1680, from southern England, in Riker box. 49.6 grams total, the pipe about 5" and the spoon about 6". A plain pipe (white, with orange staining) accompanied by a sturdy tamping-spoon (black, with green highlights) from the same site that perfectly fits the pipe, both pieces impressively intact.
Non-wreck
Ornate silver spoon, German, dated 1635.
Ornate silver spoon, German, dated 1635. 47 grams, 7" long. Turned handle with 4-head design at end, the shallow bowl with Latin abbreviations and date engraved around the edge, excellent condition.
Non-wreck
English pewter soup spoon marked with Tudor rose hallmark, 1620s-1640s.
English pewter soup spoon marked with Tudor rose hallmark, 1620s-1640s. 76 grams, 7-1/2" long. Plan handle (hexagonal in cross-section), crude hemispherical bowl with full hallmark, average condition.
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English pewter soup spoon marked with HL hallmark, 1600s(?).
English pewter soup spoon marked with HL hallmark, 1600s(?). 75 grams, 6-1/2" long. Flat (hexagonal), plain handle, hemispherical bowl with bold hallmark, well preserved.
Non-wreck
Pair of English pewter soup spoons, no visible markings, 1600s(?).
Pair of English pewter soup spoons, no visible markings, 1600s(?). 179 grams total, each about 7" long. Typical spoons with wide bowls and straight, plain handles, one with flared end, a few bumps and marks but no worse than usual.
Non-wreck
Silver-plated soup spoon by Fraget (Poland, 1800s), with anchor mark on handle.
Silver-plated soup spoon by Fraget (Poland, 1800s), with anchor mark on handle. 81 grams, 8" long. Fairly plain design but with clear markings, nice condition.
Non-wreck
Brass mortar and pestle, 1800s.
Brass mortar and pestle, 1800s. 1643 grams, about 4-1/2" and 8". Simple design with square handles, nice brass color, small in size but very sturdy and well preserved.
Non-wreck
Bronze barrel-tap, probably English, 1800s(?).
Bronze barrel-tap, probably English, 1800s(?). 269 grams, 6" long. Dark bronze with light patina, missing the (separate) handle at top but otherwise fully intact.
Non-wreck
Pewter clyster-pump with wooden handle, late 1800s.
Pewter clyster-pump with wooden handle, late 1800s. 410 grams, 13" long and 1-3/4" in diameter. Like a big syringe, this wide, sturdy tube with wooden plunger-handle and long, thin nozzle was generally used to give enemas, and as such is fairly often found in the remains of shipwrecks, compared to which this non-wreck specimen is in a much better state of preservation, with all parts intact and functional, just a bit encrusted and aged.
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Trilobite in matrix (small), 250 to 500 million years old.
Trilobite in matrix (small), 250 to 500 million years old. 34 grams. Complete and very well-detailed critter clinging to the edge of light-gray matrix, a small but attractive display.
Non-wreck
Dinosaur tooth (Spinosaurus) from Morocco, Cretaceous period, 112-97 million years old.
Dinosaur tooth (Spinosaurus) from Morocco, Cretaceous period, 112-97 million years old. 16.8 grams. Conical tooth with shiny brown enamel and encrusted base, hollow but encrusted inside, not top condition but intact and interesting.
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Fossilized deer antler, period and location unknown.
Fossilized deer antler, period and location unknown. 110 grams. A 6" length of blackened horn with points and irregular surfaces, dense and rock-like from fossilization.
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Lot of 2 small natural gold nuggets from Alaska (found ca. 1895), 2.4 grams total.
Lot of 2 small natural gold nuggets from Alaska (found ca. 1895), 2.4 grams total. Small, irregular (somewhat ovoid) nuggets, more or less equal in size and weight, therefore a nice match for earrings.
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Manganese nodule (spherical) dredged from deep water in the 1960s, rare.
Manganese nodule (spherical) dredged from deep water in the 1960s, rare. 147 grams. With the appearance of a dark gray meatball but deceptively light for its size, its surface smooth but slightly uneven, this is basically a fossilized mineral from the abyssal plains, one of tons of such items harvested for their metal content.
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Collection of 12 pre-Columbian copper-arsenic tajaderas (several different types) from native Americ
Collection of 12 pre-Columbian copper-arsenic tajaderas (several different types) from native American cultures in Mexico and South America. 340 grams total. A decent representative lot of most of the known types, including 4 heavy mushroom-shapes (Hosler 2A, 2B, 5A and variant of 5B, all scarce to very rare), 4 thin wavy ones (Hosler 1A, common), 2 tiny hammer-shapes (Hosler 4B) and 2 small triangular ones (Hosler 1A and B), the last-mentioned from the northern Andes in South America (as opposed to Mexico, like the others) and supposedly with high gold content, all more or less patinated now and in varying degrees of preservation but all intact, many of high value individually, all used in native cultures as money for trade. Cast in an alloy with arsenic (which is probably why they survived), the tajaderas were first documented in Oaxaca in 1548 by Spanish resident Francisco Lopez Tenirio with a drawing and the notation: "This is the form of copper coins that were in used in New Spain." For more information, see Axe-monies and Their Relatives (Hosler, Lechtman and Holm, 1990) and The “Tumbaga” Saga: Treasure of the Conquistadors (Garcia-Barneche, 2010).