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

SPAIN, Seville, gold 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer * to left, mintmark S to right, NGC MS 63. Cal-197; Fr-153. 3.34 grams. Very broad flan that extends well past the full legends in places, choice full shield and cross, rich gold color, muted luster. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, gold 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer Gothic D to left, mintmark S to right, NGC MS 61. Cal-199; Fr-153. 3.31 grams. Nice full cross and shield with traces of luster, smallish flan with incomplete legends, traces of coppery color in crevices. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Toledo, gold 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer M to right, mintmark T to left, NGC MS 62. Cal-203; Fr-154. 3.36 grams. Crisp details against satin fields, broad flan with full legends (slightly doubled on reverse), choice shield and cross, muted luster. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip II, assayer Gothic D below mintmark S to left, denomination II to right, NGC MS 61. Cal-828; Fr-169. 6.69 grams. Bold full shield and cross despite flan unevenness resulting in flat areas (assayer weak as a result, not noted on label), broad flan with some legend, a few light marks. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip II, assayer Gothic D below mintmark S to left, denomination II to right, NGC AU details / edge filing. Cal-828; Fr-169. Choice full shield and cross and much legend, small parts of edge filed to make them straight (weight unknown, not listed on label), traces of toning in crevices. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip II, assayer Gothic D with open right side below mintmark S to left, denomination II to right, NGC XF details / cleaned. Cal-828; Fr-169. Full but partially flat shield and cross-and-tressure, bold denomination II and mintmark-assayer (the latter clearly re-punched), weight unknown (not listed on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip II or III, assayer not visible, NGC AU details / cleaned. Nice full cross with red toning in crevices, full but weaker shield with peripheral flatness (lustrous), the denomination II still bold and the mintmark S clear. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Madrid, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer G below mintmark MD to left, rare, NGC MS 64, finest known in NGC census. Cal-Type 191; Fr-192; KM-64.1. Choice full shield and cross on small, thick flan with minimal legend but bold full MD mintmark (in monogram, reading horizontally) and G assayer with O in between, traces of toning in crevices. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer B, OMNIVM in legend, NGC AU 58. Cal-1050; Fr-unl (cf 189). 6.76 grams. Bold S-B to left of full shield, nearly full cross (off-center), peripherally flat but with O of OMNIVM visible, lightly toned. Note: Label says Philip II in error. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer B, NGC AU 55. Cal-Type 197; Fr-189; KM-20. 6.73 grams. Lustrous but crude, with nearly full but partially flat shield and cross, full S-B. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer B, NGC AU 53. Cal-Type 197; Fr-189; KM-20. 6.78 grams. Broad, non-round flan with flat spots but bold full crown, shield, S-B, and denomination II, also full cross-and-tressure with some die-rust evidence on that side, all enhanced by deep toning on fields. Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, 1617 G, NGC MS 61. Cal-1076; Fr-189; KM-unl. 6.66 grams. Choice broad flan with exceptionally sharp full shield and cross, full and clear date 1617 and mintmark-assayer S-G, also bold full denomination II, some peripheral flat spots, lustrous all over. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer not visible, NGC AU 58. Cal-Type 197; Fr-189; KM-20. 6.75 grams. Choice full cross, good full shield, peripheries all flat (also crude in places, as made), lightly toned on fields. Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 1 escudo, Philip III, assayer D, NGC AU 53. Cal-Type 186; Fr-196; KM-48.1. 3.36 grams. Lustrous all over, with choice full cross and nearly full tressure, full but cruder shield, full S-D that may be punched over S-V (unlisted but conceivable). Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. 6.75 grams. Broad, odd-shaped flan with super-sharp full shield, full cross with die-rust graininess, peripherally flat but attractively lustrous, the finest at NGC for this type without visible date (also mint not indicated). Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 4 escudos, Philip IV, assayer not visible, NGC AU 55. Cal-Type 396; Cal-107.2. 13.46 grams. Bold full shield and cross (the latter slightly off-center) with contrasting toning in crevices, no peripheral details, attractive strike nonetheless. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, gold cob 8 escudos, 1713 J, NGC MS 63 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). S-M30; KM-57.1; Cal-2211. 26.75 grams. Clear date, bold full oXMJ, nearly full shield and cross, the peripheries typically flat and beveled (as made), choice color and luster per the grade, much in demand. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate. Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

MEXICO, Mexico City, gold cob 8 escudos, 1715 J, NGC AU 55 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). S-M30; Cal-2214; Fr-6; KM-57.2. 26.89 grams. Choice 100% full shield with bold full oMJ and 171 of date (left side of 5 clear), full cross-and-tressure, parts of peripheries flat (typically beveled on obverse) with coral "footprint" remaining at top of obverse, rich gold color with muted luster (fully MS in our opinion), desirable date. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate. Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

MEXICO, Mexico City, gold cob 1 escudo, Philip V, assayer not visible, bar-end cross (1702-10), NGC MS 62 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Cal-Type 204; Fr-7c; KM-51.1. 3.33 grams. Small, irregular flan with most of cross, full crown above partial shield (off-center), peripheries flat and filed and with blunted edge-points (as made). From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, gold cob 1 escudo, 1711 J, mintmark oXM, crosslet cross, NGC AU 53 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label), ex-Haskins. S-M30; Cal-1736; Fr-7c; KM-51.1. 3.46 grams. Bold full oXMJ to left and denomination I to right of full shield with clear king's ordinal V in legend below, nearly full cross (slightly off-center), crude but certain 711 of date, neat old provenance. From the 1715 Fleet, with original 1979 certificate signed by Jack Haskins. Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

MEXICO, Mexico City, gold cob 1 escudo, (1714) J, NGC MS 64 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label - 300th Anniversary Find). S-M30; Cal-1739; Fr-7c; KM-51.2. 3.3 grams. Bold oMJ to left of crisply detailed full shield, nice but off-center cross, part of edge crude (as made) but overall lustrous and high grade, also desirable as from the 2015 "300th Anniversary" recoveries. From the 1715 Fleet, 300th Anniversary Find (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

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

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

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

PERU, Lima, gold cob 8 escudos, 1722 M, PCGS MS62, finest known in PCGS census. S-L28; Cal-2134; Fr-7; KM-38.2. 26.66 grams. Broad flan with full pillars containing bold date and assayer despite minor doubling, partial second date in legend, nice full cross-lions-castles with much legend including parts of king's name and full ordinal V, muted luster, the finer of just two at PCGS and one grade higher than the finest at NGC (MS 61). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold cob 8 escudos, 1725/4 M, Louis I, rare, NGC AU details / obv tooled, ex-Almenara. S-L28a; Bustos-L8E.25.4b; Cal-61; Fr-11; KM-40. 26.93 grams. Very bold full pillars with all central details clear plus a bold 25 second date in legend, also good full cross-lions-castles with clear bottom half of LVDOVICVS in legend, contrastingly red-toned all over, the stated tooling no more than scratches to remove deep toning around some of the pillars-side details, overall a very desirable example of this popular one-year posthumous issue. Note: The pillars side of this coin is a die-match with 25.4b in Bustos, with only faint traces of the under-digit discernible. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number The Almenara Collection of Peruvian Gold Cobs Peruvian gold cobs are some of the most prized hand-struck gold coins minted in the New World. Their beautiful design and execution have long made them popular. While the 8 escudos cobs are very collectible and available over all the years of production, the smaller denominations are much less common, and in fact can be exceedingly rare. Within the Peruvian series spanning over fifty years of production from 1696 to 1750, there are probably fewer than one hundred examples of 1 escudos (including the twelve in the State of Florida Collection). The thirteen 1 escudos in this auction represent the largest collection ever offered and present a rare purchase opportunity. Of the thirteen in our auction, eight are unique (lots 50-54 and lots 56- 58) and some dates are being offered for the first time (lots 50, 53, 54, 56, and 57). They span the years of production starting with a 1699 R (lot 47) and ending with a 1750 R (lot 59). Almost all are the finest—and sometimes only—examples in the NGC census. The design of the 1 escudo pieces is simple: On one side is a castle in the center flanked by an L mintmark to the left and an assayer mark to the right. The date is below. The cross on the other side contains crossbars and round tressures encircling them. Single x-marks are within each quadrant of the cross. Throughout the years of production, there were numerous (sometimes yearly) small design changes of extra dots or teardrops (from 1716 onward, see lot 50) and a large design change of a cross above the castle (again from 1716 onward). In 1733 there was a design change (see lot 54) with an addition of two more crosses above the castle. In 1750, the last year of production (see lot 59), there was a striking addition of legend lettering on the castle side, made possible by reducing the size of the design, and the lettering read ET YNDIARVM REX. There is no evidence of lettering on the cross side, though. What’s interesting, too, is the frequency of overdates (lots 48, 49, 50, 51, 54, 55, 57, and 58). The Almenara Collection also includes six 2 escudos cobs dated from 1704 to 1748, the rarest of which is a unique 1725 M from the one-year reign of Louis I (lot 44). This 2 escudos plus two others from the collection (lots 45 and 46) are unique. The Collection also features an 8 escudos of Louis I (lot 34). Some of the interesting design changes in 2 escudos involve the ending of legends. At the beginning of production, the shield legend ended in bulky HISPANIARVM and the pillars legend ended in REX. Under Philip V, the shield legend was abbreviated to HISPA (lot 43), HISPAN (lot 40), HISPANIA, HISPANI, or even ISPANIA (lot 41) depending on the year. REX was still used on the pillars side apart from 1705 (lot 41), in which REXA was used for one year only until 1709. With a pillars design change in 1709, ANO with some form of the date replaced REX (lot 43), except for one year in 1711. There are even instances where the cross-side legend starts at the bottom! Because of the low number of coins minted in the 2 escudos denomination, there are not very many instances of multiple designs within a given year. Several shipwrecks are represented in the Almenara Collection. From the 1715 Fleet, there are two 1 escudos (lots 48 and 49) and one 2 escudos (lot 41). There is one 2 escudos (lots 43) from the Loosdrecht (1719), and there are two 4 escudos (lots 38 and 39) from the Luz (1752). Perhaps what is most striking about Peruvian gold cobs is their unique design, not struck at any other Old World or New World Spanish mint. In fact, their inner design never changed except for ornamentation. It was certainly a formula for success. The execution of design also sets them apart from other New World mints with well-centered, well-struck specimens the norm. No wonder collectors love them!

PERU, Lima, gold cob 8 escudos, 1732 N, NGC AU 53. S-L29; Cal-2146; Fr-7; KM-38.2. 26.00 grams. Bold and well-centered full pillars-and-waves, good full cross-lions-castles with trace of doubling at bottom above clear king's ordinal V. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold cob 8 escudos, 1741 V, NGC AU 53. S-L30; Cal-2159; Fr-7; KM-38.2. 27.02 grams. Round, thick, compact flan with full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, contrasting toning, just one grade lower than the finest in the NGC census (AU 55). Pedigreed to the Christie's (New York) auction of September 1989, with original lot-tag 175. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold cob 8 escudos, 1741 V, NGC AU details / rev cleaned, ex-Almenara. S-L30; Cal-2159; Fr-7; KM-38.2. 26.86 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves with strong date and assayer, good full cross-lions-castles, contrastingly toned all over, only faint hairlines on high points. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label) and to the Renaissance auction of December 2000 (lot 787). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold cob 4 escudos, 1750 R, NGC MS 63 (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Luz (1752), ex-Almenara. S-L31; Cal-690; Fr-13; KM-A47. 13.49 grams. Superb full pillars (perfectly centered), also sharply detailed full cross-lions-castles with second date below, second assayer to right, and streaks of dark encrustation in crevices, . From the Luz (1752), with photo-certificate, pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold cob 4 escudos, 1750 R, mule with 8E cross side, NGC MS 64 (Shipwreck Blue Label), "top pop," ex-Luz (1752), ex-Almenara. S-L31; Cal-692; Fr-13; KM-A47. 13.50 grams. Excellent full cross-lions-castles in 8E size and full pillars-and-waves (all well centered), the latter with bottoms of digits of second date in legend visible, good luster, tied with one other for finest in NGC census for this variety. From the Luz (1752), with photo-certificate, pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold cob 2 escudos, 1704 H, rare, NGC AU 58, "top pop," ex-Almenara. S-L25a; Cal-1821; Fr-9; KM-36. 6.69 grams. Broad flan with much full legend including PHILIPPVS V, nice full pillars-and-waves (perfectly centered) and cross-lions-castles, the latter with light high-point rub, faintly toned, tied with one other for finest in the NGC census. Pedigreed to the Sotheby's (London) auction of October 1992 (lot 113), the UBS auction of September 1997 (lot 2356), the Glendining Auction of June 1937 (lot 390), and the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

PERU, Lima, gold cob 2 escudos, 1708 H, rare, NGC AU details / obv cleaned (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). S-L25a; Cal-1825; Fr-9; KM-36. 6.74 grams. Great full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, the latter just enough off-center to accommodate a full and bold king's ordinal V in legend, traces of dark encrustation in crevices, low-mintage date (only the third example we have handled). From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate. Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

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

PERU, Lima, gold cob 2 escudos, 1744 V, very rare, NGC UNC details / edge filing, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. S-L30; Cal-1849; Fr-9; KM-36. 6.46 grams. Broad flan with bold full cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves, somewhat grainy and lightly red-toned surfaces without circulation wear, the stated file marks on top edge only. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1699 R, rare, NGC AU 55, ex-Almenara. S-L26; Cal-817; Fr-5; KM-27. 3.27 grams. Atypically broad flan with full but off-center castle side, nice full cross, traces of toning and sediment. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1712/1/0 M, very rare, NGC MS 66 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label), finest and only example in NGC census, ex-1715 Fleet, ex-Ubilla-Echevez, ex-Almenara. S-L28; Cal-1668; Fr-10; KM-unl (35 for type). 3.24 grams. Bold and perfectly centered castle side with clear 2/1 overdate but the 1/0 less obvious (die-match with a 1711/0 in the State of Florida Collection, coin number 1678, which is curiously NOT the same 1711/0 die as for the previous lot), the off-center cross also full but slightly crude, both sides struck from rusty dies, lustrous and rich gold in color. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate, pedigreed to the Real Eight Co. consignment sold as the Ubilla-Echevez Collection (stated on label) in the Christensen auction of October 1964 (lot 163), and pedigreed to the Almenara Collection and to the Baldwin's auction of October 2000 (lot 404), also plated in Frank Allen's 1967 The Numismatist article "Previously Unknown Spanish Gold Coins." Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1721/0 M, very rare, NGC MS 62, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Sellschopp, ex-Almenara. S-L28; Cal-1679; Fr-10; KM-35. 3.38 grams. Broad flan with bold castle and date (including overdate), full cross despite slightly off-center strike, minor edge-split. The teardrop ornaments mentioned in the previous lot are now dots with tiny tails on the present coin. Note this coin is featured on the first page of color plates in the Sellschopp auction catalog (which missed the overdate). Pedigreed to the Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1988, lot 214) and to the UBS auction of September 1997 (lot 2389), also pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label), as well as the Glendining auction of March 1936 (lot 343). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1722 M, very rare, NGC MS 63, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. S-L28; Cal-1681; Fr-10; KM-35. 3.43 grams. Choice full cross, off-center castle side with date partially off the flan (probably 1722/1/0, as it appears to be a die-match with the previous lot), faint luster and toning. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1731/0 N, extremely rare, NGC MS 61, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. S-L29; Cal-unl (Type 197); Fr-10; KM-unl (35 for type). 3.32 grams. Choice broad flan with exceptionally bold, full, and well-centered details against satin-smooth fields, the overdate weak but certain (possibly unique, missing in Calicó and KM). Note that the teardrop ornaments seen on the previous lots have morphed into plain dots for this date. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label) and to the UBS auction of January 1998 (lot 2604). Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1738/7/6 N, very rare, NGC AU 58, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Boyd, ex-Almenara. S-L29; Cal-unl (Type 197); Fr-10; KM-unl (35 for type). 3.46 grams. Rich gold color, choice full cross and bold full castle-side details including date with clear 8/7, the weaker first under-digit 6 determined by die-match with known 1737/6's (see Sedwick Auction 24 lot 56, and also see Auction 30 lot 52 for another 1738/7/6), probably the case for all known 1738's (including an NGC example in MS 61 labeled without overdate). Pedigreed to the F.C.C. Boyd Collection (Superior auction of August 1975, lot 2705) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label), also to the Christensen auction of December 1981 (lot 798). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1739 V, extremely rare, NGC AU 53, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. S-L30; Cal-unl (Type 197); Fr-10; KM-unl (35 for type). 3.24 grams. Very broad flan with full details, particularly the bold assayer and date (a combination not listed in Calicó and KM), first example we have seen or heard of. Unlike the previous and succeeding lots, this appears to be a clean date, although the 9 was possibly re-punched. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

PERU, Lima, gold cob 1 escudo, 1747/6 V, extremely rare, NGC MS 62, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Sellschopp, ex-Almenara, KM Plate. S-L30a; Cal-593; Fr-15; KM-45. 3.28 grams. Broad flan with satin-smooth fields (small bits of dark sediment), choice full cross, full but off-center castle-side details including very bold overdate, which presumably spans the transition from Philip V to Ferdinand VI but without any legend to confirm. Note this coin is featured on the first page of color plates in the Sellschopp auction catalog. We have not seen another example, so we suspect that no others exist and that the catalog references are all generated from this one coin. Pedigreed to the Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1988, lot 249) and to the Almenara Collection, Plate Coin in KM's Standard Catalogs (all stated on label), also pedigreed to the Glendining auction of March 1936 (lot 349). Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

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

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

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 4 escudos, Ferdinand VI, assayer S above denomination 4 to right, mintmark FS to left (ca. 1750), NGC MS 62, ex-Silberman. Restrepo-M96.6; S-B27a; Cal-Type 117; Fr-12; KM-27. 13.41 grams. Choice full cross and shield (lions and castles transposed as usual) with bold full F•S• to left and S-4 (tilted) to right, nice luster and light toning, a few light marks and bits of encrustation but overall rather well preserved, in fact tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64. Pedigreed to the J.P. Silberman Estate (stated on the label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip IV, assayer A below mintmark NR to left, dots in ringlets (1636 only), ex-"Mesuno Hoard" (ca. 1636). Restrepo-M50.13; S-B20; Cal-1792; Fr-2; KM-4.1. 6.81 grams. Nice full shield with full N•R•A to left and •II• to right, also 100% full cross-and-tressure with distinctive dots inside the tressure-dimple ringlets indicative of the date 1636 only (not visible), typical for its provenance with patches of red staining and traces of encrustation, otherwise UNC. From the ca.-1636 "Mesuno Hoard".

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip IV, assayer A below mintmark NR to left, dots in ringlets (1636 only), NGC AU 58 (Mesuno Hoard). Restrepo-M50.13; S-B20; Cal-1792; Fr-2; KM-4.1. 6.62 grams. Choice full shield with bold N•R•A to left and •II• to right, also choice full cross-and-tressure with three of the four dotted ringlets visible, rich gold color, small edge-crack. From the ca.-1636 "Mesuno Hoard" (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

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

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

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

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

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (Arce), NGC MS 63 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Restrepo-M66.32; S-B24; Cal-Type 242 (under Ph. V); Fr-4a; KM-14.2. 6.74 grams. Bold full cross (slightly doubled) and most of shield showing upright lions in transposed quadrants and coral encrustation in crevices, muted luster. From the 1715 Fleet. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (Arce), NGC MS 63 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Restrepo-M66.32; S-B24; Cal-Type 242 (under Ph. V); Fr-4a; KM-14.2. 6.77 grams. Excellent full cross and shield, both well centered on a neatly round flan, the latter with upright lions in transposed quadrants, muted luster. From the 1715 Fleet. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (Arce), NGC MS 63 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Restrepo-M66.32; S-B24; Cal-Type 242 (under Ph. V); Fr-4a; KM-14.2. 6.82 grams. Superb full cross and nearly full shield (lions upright in transposed quadrants), less luster than most but quite bold all over. From the 1715 Fleet. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (Arce), NGC MS 63 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Restrepo-M66.32; S-B24; Cal-Type 242 (under Ph. V); Fr-4a; KM-14.2. 6.71 grams. Full cross and shield (upright lions in transposed quadrants) with good luster, slightly shallow strike, trace of doubling on shield. From the 1715 Fleet. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (Arce), NGC MS 63 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Restrepo-M66.32; S-B24; Cal-Type 242 (under Ph. V); Fr-4a; KM-14.2. 6.78 grams. Choice full cross, full but slightly doubled shield with recumbent lions in transposed quadrants, lustrous, with traces of light coral encrustation in crevices. From the 1715 Fleet. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (Arce), NGC MS 62 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Restrepo-M66.32; S-B24; Cal-Type 242 (under Ph. V); Fr-4a; KM-14.2. 6.70 grams. Good full cross, slightly off-center shield with upright lions in transposed quadrants, traces of coral in crevices, muted luster. From the 1715 Fleet. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (Arce), NGC MS 62 (1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label). Restrepo-M66.32; S-B24; Cal-Type 242 (under Ph. V); Fr-4a; KM-14.2. 6.80 grams. Broad flan with nearly full cross and shield (upright lions in transposed quadrants), good luster for the designated grade. From the 1715 Fleet. Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

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

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

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

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

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

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 1 escudo, Ferdinand VI, assayer not visible (S to left), mintmark FS to right (style of 1751), NGC MS 63. Restrepo-M92.2; S-B27a; Cal-622; Fr-14; KM-28. 3.35 grams. Choice full cross with distinctive "darts" in tressure-dimples in lieu of fleurs or x's (the only confirmed date for which is 1751), bold but off-center shield with full F•S to right, very small and thick flan, would be finest known in NGC census except that NGC attributed it to Philip V in error. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Gold "finger" bar, 668 grams, marked with fineness XVII• (17¼K), ex-"Golden Fleece wreck" (ca. 1550). 6" x 1½" x ½". Impressively encrusted and somewhat wide for a "finger" bar (the typical gold ingot of its time), about half of the original with one end showing the break and the other a naturally blunt point where the molten metal stopped flowing, with three fineness markings of XVII• on the rounded bottom, attractively caked with white coral on both sides, also with coppery stains here and there on lustrous bright-yellow surfaces. From the "Golden Fleece wreck" (ca. 1550), pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 7, with original lot-tag 144 and photo-certificate. Note: Melt value with spot gold at $3400/oz is about $52,500.

Section of a gold "finger" bar with two "Golden Fleece" stamps, 308.11 grams, about 22K, ex-"Golden Fleece Wreck" (ca. 1550). roughly 2¼" x 1" x 5/8". A hefty piece of bright, rich, high-karat gold showing breaks at both ends where it was parceled from a long "finger" bar typical of the period, but remarkable as one of very few gold pieces from this wreck to bear a unique circular stamp showing the "Golden Fleece" (the limp pelt of a mythical golden ram and symbol of the Catholic chivalric Order of the same name traditionally dominated by the Spanish monarchy to this day), after which this unidentified wreck was nicknamed, since it is the only known source of ingots with such markings. Unfortunately, both stamps on this piece are partially effaced by deep chisel-marks on the rounded bottom next to the breaks, which along with the chisel-marks and the flat top of the bar harbor lots of white coral, with a few copper spots here and there. From the "Golden Fleece Wreck" (ca. 1550), with photo-certificate. Note: Melt value with spot gold at $3400/oz is about $30,900.

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

Large, natural gold nugget from Alaska, 484 grams, approx. 76% fine (est. 11.83 oz AGW), nicknamed "The Big Cheese." Approx. 3½" x 2" x 1". A sizable lump with smooth surfaces from eons of river-tumbling, slightly triangular in shape, with lots of quartz remaining on the exterior (looks like a giant cheese curd), making it seem like there is more quartz than there really is, but heavy in hand and very nice for display. Note: At $3400/oz spot price, assuming at least 99% of the weight is gold and not quartz, this nugget melts at around $39,800.

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

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

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

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

Large silver ingot 364 from Potosí, Class Factor 1.0, 78 lb 8 oz troy, marked with mint/date Po1621, fineness IUU CCC L XXX (2380/2400) and assayer Mexía cartouche, owner/shipper marks, tax stamps, and manifest number DXVIII (518), ex-Atocha (1622). Another premium ingot with very smooth top surface showing rather bold fineness, manifest. and smallish owner "sigla," the double-scoop assayer's "bite" in center also rather prominent, but also with three discernible circular coat-of-arms tax stamps, V for silvermaster de Vreder, and clear Po1622 cartouche, in addition to a very clear assayer's cartouche following the fineness, and lastly a deep diagonal slash believed to indicate where an amount was to be cut off at the destination to pay the "avería" (defense tax), according to the book Spanish Treasure Bars, by Craig and Richards (2003). From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificate 85A-S364.

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

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

Neatly formed Dutch silver ingot, 1933 grams, about 98.5% fine, with markings of VOC (Dutch East India Co.) monogram with Z (Zeeland) above and M (Middelburg) below, assayer initials FE (François Englesen, Jr) and fleur-de-lis within shield, ex-Bredenhof (1753), ex-Botha. 6" x 1½" x 1". Relatively smooth and nicely toned surfaces with both markings near center of one side, one end of the bar with a typically deep pit and the other with no less than five diagonal slices removed in its time to lower the weight to some kind of standard for shipping, this particular ingot noteworthy as the one chosen as a reward by the diver who found the first chest of ingots. From the Bredenhof (1753), with certificate from salvor Tommy Botha, who selected this ingot for himself as finder of the first chest of ingots, with original Christie's (Amsterdam) auction catalog of December 1986, and with certificate from conservator S. Valentine.

Neatly formed Dutch silver ingot, 1921 grams, about 98.5% fine, with markings of VOC (Dutch East India Co.) monogram with Z (Zeeland) above and M (Middelburg) below, assayer initials FE (François Englesen, Jr) and fleur-de-lis within shield, ex-Bredenhof (1753). 1921 grams. roughly 6" x 1½" x 1¼". Smooth surfaces brightly polished, with bold markings near center of one side, one end smooth (oddly angled) but the other end typically diagonally sliced for fine-tuning the weight, parts of the edges somewhat corroded but otherwise solid and great for display. From the Bredenhof (1753).

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

MEXICO, Mexico City, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Early Series," assayer P to right, mintmark M to left (oMo-oPo), NGC VF details / cleaned (Shipwreck Blue Label). Nesmith-26b type; Cal-123; S-M4; KM-17. 13.52 grams. Well struck and deeply gunmetal-toned with clear legends and interiors on a full flan, the shield side slightly off-center, the pillars side featuring the beautiful quatrefoils used only by this assayer, from a type (oMo-oPo with left-leaning panel) that encompasses the largest variety of legends, a majority from the later HISPANIARVM period, like this example. Recovered from: “Golden Fleece wreck,” sunk ca. 1550 in the northern Caribbean Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer G to right, mintmark M to left (M-G), NGC XF details / environmental damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). Nesmith-50g type; Cal-127; S-M5; KM-18. Very broad flan extending past the outer borders, also well struck (no doubling or flatness), full legends and interiors, darkly toned all over but no corrosion. Recovered from: “Golden Fleece wreck,” sunk ca. 1550 in the northern Caribbean Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer G to right, mintmark M to left (M-G), king's name as CHAROLVS. Nesmith-50 for type; Cal-125; S-M5; KM-18. 12.20 grams. Broad flan extending past outer borders here and there, darkly toned with some horn silver and small bits of edge lost to corrosion, full details without doubling or flatness. With Sedwick certificate from 2005. Recovered from: “Golden Fleece wreck,” sunk ca. 1550 in the northern Caribbean

MEXICO, Mexico City, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer L to right, mintmark M to left (M-L), broken L-punch (looks like an I), ex-"Golden Fleece wreck" Research Collection. Nesmith-86; Cal-135; S-M9; KM-18. 12.87 grams. Choice, bold, AU example with no corrosion, attractively toned (great contrast), full legends and interiors, and perfectly struck on a broad, round flan with no doubling or flatness. From the "Golden Fleece wreck" Research Collection (Sedwick Auction 4, with original lot-tag 210), with Sedwick photo-certificate. Recovered from: “Golden Fleece wreck,” sunk ca. 1550 in the northern Caribbean

MEXICO, Mexico City, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer G to left, mintmark M to right (G-M). Nesmith-45 for type; Cal-94; S-M5; KM-12. 5.81 grams. Full details despite some corrosion loss on edge, darkly toned all over. With Sedwick certificate from 2005. Recovered from: “Golden Fleece wreck,” sunk ca. 1550 in the northern Caribbean

MEXICO, Mexico City, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer R to right, mintmark M to left (M-R), rare. Nesmith-69 type; Cal-99; S-M7; KM-12. 5.89 grams. Broad flan with much bold legend, nice shield side but some surface corrosion on pillars side, lightly toned, one of the rarer "Late Series" assayers. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of September 2007, with original lot-tag 1086, and to Sedwick Auction 11, with original lot-tag 229. Recovered from: Unidentified ca.-1554 wreck off Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

MEXICO, Mexico City, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer O to right, mintmark oM to left (oM-O). Nesmith-109; Cal-103; S-M10; KM-12. 6.70 grams. Bold full shield and crowned pillars also bold oM-O, a little worn from circulation (VF) but with no corrosion at all, a choice and rare type from this wreck. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-505. 13.33 grams. Choice full shield and cross, much legend including full PHILIPPVS in legend, nicely toned, one crude edge-split but practically no corrosion. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-505. 12.84 grams. Good full cross-lions-castles and shield with bold oMO to left, some bold legend despite spots of light to moderate peripheral corrosion, one small patch of orange encrustation, attractively toned. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-505. 13.00 grams. Very broad flan with part of edge crude (unevenly thick, some pitting), good full cross and shield without any corrosion, bold king's ordinal II, nicely toned. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-505. 13.32 grams. Bold full shield and cross, lots of legend including full PHILIPPVS II, no corrosion but somewhat worn and some flat areas from uneven thickness, toned in crevices. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer not visible (O) below mintmark oM to left. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-505. 13.37 grams. Good full shield and cross, choice full crown and much legend including full PHILIPPVS II, no toning, practically no corrosion. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to right. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-506. 13.26 grams. Very choice full shield and cross-lions-castles, no corrosion at all and nicely toned, the oMO to right a bit weak but the denomination o-iiii to left complete, also with king's ordinal II in legend despite some peripheral flatness. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left. S-M11; KM-31; Cal-357. 6.32 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles and shield with bold O to left (mintmark weak) and denomination ij to right, nicely toned, no surface corrosion but some small bits of edge missing. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to right. S-M11; KM-31; Cal-358. 6.60 grams. Practically no corrosion, choice full cross-lions-castles and shield with bold full oMO to right and denomination ij to left, lightly toned. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

SPAIN, Seville, clump of four cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer not visible (Gothic D on reverse). Cal-720. 90 grams total. roughly 2¼" x 1½" x ½". Leaning stack of fairly solid coins with corrosion around edges, darkly oxidized all over, the top coin with fully exposed cross once detached but now held on by gray clay. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

VARIOUS COUNTRIES, clump of three cob 8 and 4 reales of Mexico and Spain. 46 grams total. roughly 1¾" x 1½" x ¼". Darkly oxidized leaning stack with clear full cross side of Mexican 4R Philip II at one end, the coins a bit worn and corroded. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer not visible, on piece of encrustation as found. 30 grams total. roughly 1¾" x 1½" x ¾". Thick chunk of impacted debris including glass pieces, the coin solid and with full cross side showing (note the retrograde S in HISPANIARVM) but apparently once detached and now held on with glue. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

SPAIN, Toledo, 8 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, assayer *M on reverse, mintmark oT to right on obverse, very rare. López de la Fuente-16.1.3; Cal-583; Cay-2850. 25.54 grams. Full interior details and much legend despite light surface corrosion, attractively toned, not just rare as from a shipwreck but quite rare as a coin type, desirable as among the first "crowns" (8 reales) of Spain but also a rare mint, with catalog value of 15,000 Euros in Calicó. It is interesting to note that this coin has the same assayer and mintmark as lot 1 in this auction, a 1 escudo with Charles-Joanna design but with legend of Ferdinand-Isabel, indicating that both coins were probably struck well into the 1500s (but probably not as late as the 1560s, under Philip II, as indicated by Pellicer i Bru), this particular die-variety with reverse legend ending in ARAG not listed in López de la Fuente. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

SPAIN, Seville, 4 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, assayer Gothic D on reverse, mintmark S to right of shield. López de la Fuente-H5.6; Cal-565. 12.12 grams. Rare type from this wreck (or any wreck, for that matter), with some surface corrosion but reasonably clear central details and legends, this particular variety of reverse with assayer at top above yoke not listed in López de la Fuente. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of September 2007, with original lot-tag 1086, and to Sedwick Auction 11, with original lot-tag 229. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

SPAIN, Seville, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D at 4 o'clock outside tressure on reverse. Cal-720. 26.62 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles, shield, and crown, the mintmark S to left very bold, some legend, also nicely toned and nearly corrosion-free, just a few small edge-splits. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

SPAIN, Seville, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D at 4 o'clock outside tressure on reverse. Cal-720. 25.98 grams. Well-detailed full cross and shield with bold full S and o-VIII, lightly toned, minimal corrosion but some flatness in unevenly thick peripheries plus one hairline edge-split. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

SPAIN, Seville, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D with open right side at 4 o'clock outside tressure on reverse. Cal-720. 25.94 grams. Nice full cross-and-tressure and shield, also most of crown, contrastingly toned but with some light surface corrosion and peripheral flatness. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

SPAIN, Seville, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D at 4 o'clock outside tressure on reverse. Cal-720. 26.51 grams. Unevenly thick flan with bold full cross and shield, much legend, lightly toned, minimal surface corrosion. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

SPAIN, Seville, lot of two cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D at 4 o'clock outside tressure on reverse. Cal-720. 23.39 and 21.19 grams. One coin with choice full shield and cross and smooth surfaces, the other with some heavy corrosion around edge but still with full shield and cross (the latter slightly doubled), both nicely toned. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Santiago, sunk in 1585 off Bassas da India in the Indian Ocean

SPAIN, Seville, gold cob 2 escudos, 1619 (G), PCGS AU55 (Atocha). Cal-1079; Fr-189; KM-unl (20 for type). 6.73 grams. Choice full shield with bold denomination II to right, mintmark and assayer to left not visible (but known to be S-G), 100% full cross-and-tressure (softly struck) with tail of 9 of date visible at top followed by bottom of HISPAN- in legend (decidedly not 1613 or 1615, as the denomination reads horizontally instead of vertically), somewhat lustrous and with small bits of white coral here and there, important as the only gold cob found on this wreck in 1998 and the second-to-last example found to date, with Fisher tag number actually stated on slab label. With original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 98A-56587. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer F, Grade 3. 21.59 grams. Unevenly thick flan with some edge lost to corrosion, most of shield and cross and fairly clear assayer, silvery. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 85A-267620. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

PERU, Lima, 2 reales, Philip II, assayer R (Rincón) to right, motto PL-VSV-L, legends HISPA / NIARVN, rare, Grade 1. S-L1; KM-8; Cal-335. 5.85 grams. Choice piece with practically no corrosion but somewhat flat here and there, still with full interior details and lots of clear legend including the uncommon misspelling INDIARVN along with an unusually high P (characteristic of this variety), also a rare variety with assayer to right, lightly toned, a premium early coin for this wreck. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 85A-237003 and 2017 appraisal for $40,000. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

PERU, Lima, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-ii to left, P-oD to right, no Grade on certificate, ex-Atocha Research Collection. S-L4; KM-9; Cal-338. 6.43 grams. Choice full inner details (the P-oD particularly bold) and much legend including PHILIPPVS, also a complete and well-detailed crown, practically no corrosion, nicely toned all over, highly desirable as among the 237 coins selected for the stand-alone Research Collection in 1988, all of which can be considered Grade 1 but never actually received a Grade. From the Atocha Research Collection (coin 99), with tag and original Fisher photo-certificate 85A-236650. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer M, rare, Grade 2, PCGS VF details / saltwater damage, ex-Little. S-P2; KM-5.1; Cal-668. 19.62 grams. Clear P-M to left of well-detailed full shield, distinctively early full cross-and-tressure on other side, only slightly less rare than the first issue of the mint under assayer Rincón (certificate calls it Philip III in error), with moderate surface corrosion all over but attractively toned, pedigreed to the cartographer who pinpointed the "mother lode" in 1985 (Edward J. Little). Note: PCGS label does not mention the shipwreck. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 12 (lot 342), with original Fisher certificate 86A-188862 signed on collector line by Edward J. Little in 1988 (tag missing). Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period), Grade 1. S-P10; KM-5.1; Cal-672. 26.04 grams. Very solid and virtually corrosion-free, with patchy toning all over and dark orange sediment in crevices of well-detailed full shield and cross-and-tressure, nearly full crown. With original Fisher tag and certificate 85A-262983. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th period, early style), border of x's on reverse only, no Grade on certificate, ex-Atocha Research Collection. S-P14; KM-5.5; Cal-unl (cf 672). 26.19 grams. Very choice full shield and cross, the latter slightly doubled but with bold fleury-cross ornament at top and clear border of x's, rather scarce as mated with a normal dot-border obverse (this combination missing in Sellschopp), no corrosion, attractively toned, highly desirable as among the 237 coins selected for the stand-alone Research Collection in 1988, all of which can be considered Grade 1 but never actually received a Grade. Pedigreed to the Atocha Research Collection (coin number 173), with original Fisher tag and special photo-certificate 237524 plus 2008 appraisal for $3,500 hand-signed by Dr. R. Duncan Mathewson III, also pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 11, with original lot-tag 239. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q, Grade 1. S-P17; KM-10; Cal-916. 24.35 grams. Typically silvery, with good full shield and cross despite light surface corrosion, full and clear P-Q and denomination o-VIII. With original Fisher tag and certificate 85A-210710. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1617 M, Grade 2. S-P19; KM-10; Cal-921. 25.72 grams. Bold full 617 date (in lieu of erased border of date) outside of bold full cross-lions-castles, also well-detailed full shield with some light surface corrosion but overall nice for the assigned Grade, two small edge-splits. With original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 85A-142449. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1617 M, Grade 2. S-P19; KM-10; Cal-921. 23.63 grams. Very bold full cross-lions-castles with bold 61 and partial 7 of date in lieu of erased border of dots, full but lightly corroded shield. With original Fisher certificate 85A-207950 (tag missing). Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1619 T, Grade 1. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-927. 25.81 grams. Exceptionally bold full date outside of full but weakly struck cross, bold full crown above partially weak shield with full PxT to left and denomination o-VIII to right, PHYLYP(VS) in legend, minimal corrosion, toned in crevices, slightly odd-shaped flan. With original Fisher tag and certificate 85A-260579. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1619 T, Grade 2. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-927. 24.58 grams. Full but compact date at 12 o'clock (not mentioned on certificate) above weak and doubled cross, the full shield also partially weak but the crown choice, full assayer and denomination, lightly toned, minimal corrosion. With original Fisher certificate GT-4111 (water damaged, tag missing). Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1620 T, Grade 1. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-929. 26.43 grams. Clear bottom half of date (not mentioned on certificate) outside of full cross, the crown and shield also full, low in contrast but with practically no corrosion. With original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 85A-187197. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, partial date 162(?), "flat" lions, Grade 2. S-P21; KM-10; Cal-Type 165. 23.65 grams. Excellent full crown above well-detailed full shield, full cross with bold 6Z of date at top, nicely toned, some light surface corrosion. With original Fisher tag and certificate 85A-158138. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 2. KM-10. 25.10 grams. Bold full cross-lions-castles, weaker full shield with slight doubling at top and surface corrosion at bottom, no toning. Note: Certificate and tag weight do not match actual weight, but coin matches picture. With original Fisher tag and certificate 85A-214333. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 3. KM-10. 17.14 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles (just slightly doubled at top) but other side corroded (still with full shield), a perfect coin for displaying reverse-side out!. With original Fisher tag and certificate 85A-205889. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, 1621 T, rotated lions, Grade 2. S-P21; KM-8; Cal-634. 6.53 grams. Full and clear 6Z1 of date outside of bold but slightly off-center full cross with lions rotated counterclockwise, the shield also bold and full, practically no corrosion, toned. With Fisher tag and photo-certificate 94A-270609. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4. 8.93 grams. Broad flan but with about 30% of edge lost to corrosion, off-center shield allowing full denomination 4 and most of king's name, most of cross (also off-center), overall a bit more interesting that the typical Grade-4 piece. With original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 87M-137910. Recovered from: Santa Margarita, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4. KM-9. 6.99 grams. Full cross and most of shield despite thinning from heavy corrosion (tag and certificate call it a 2 reales in error), patchy toning. With original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 8173. Recovered from: Santa Margarita, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

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

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer D/F (ca. 1618), Grade 1, NGC Shipwreck Effect (São José Shipwreck Label). S-M18; KM-44.3; Cal-903. Choice and practically uncorroded (with Grade 1 sticker) with bold full oMD/F, full shield, clear denomination 8, and nice full cross-lions-castles, just a bit flat in peripheries from uneven thickness and natural cupping, lightly toned, a premium piece from this wreck. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 11, with original lot-tag 315 and original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Recovered from: São José, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, NGC Shipwreck Effect (São José Shipwreck Label). Good full shield and cross-lions-castles, the peripheries flat from uneven thickness, non-toned but also practically corrosion-free. With original Herman Moro tag and certificate. Recovered from: São José, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 2, NGC Shipwreck Effect (São José Shipwreck Label). KM-10. Nearly full shield and crown but cross-side heavily corroded and with some minor edge-loss. Recovered from: São José, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa Please use this link to verify the certification number

NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, "lion" daalder, 1617, very rare provenance, ex-Sebring. Dav-4863; KM-13. 26.81 grams. Solid coin with no corrosion (just a few small scrapes) and nicely toned, all inner details and legends clear, important as from a very rare wreck and with desirable pedigree. Note: The Sebring Collection catalog erroneously calls the mint Overijssel, and certificate calls it "Gelders," whereas the coin clearly shows TRA for TRAJECTUM (Latin for Utrecht). Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Collection (American Numismatic Rarities auction of January 2004, lot 1602) and to the Christie's (Amsterdam) auction of March 1983, also to Sedwick Auction 17, with original lot-tag 367, with original certificate and copy of Sebring lot description. Recovered from: Piet Heyn's Hollandia, sunk in 1627 in the Bay of All Saints, Brazil

NETHERLANDS (United), Zeeland, "lion" daalder, 1623, NGC Genuine (Shipwreck Blue Label). KM-16; Delm-839. Full details (especially the date) despite light surface corrosion and very low contrast (no toning), also one long mark on reverse. Note: NGC label does not mention the mint, but the ZEL in the legend is clear enough to identify. Recovered from: Campen, sunk in 1627 off the Isle of Wight, south of England Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer D. S-M18a; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.65 grams. Exceptional example from this popular wreck with bold full oMD to left of choice full shield, the cross-lions-castles on the other side equally choice despite typically uneven thickness and as-made cupping, no corrosion, deeply toned all over. With original Spink box and certificate in like-new condition. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer D. S-M18a; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 25.98 grams. Solid and uncorroded but somewhat flat due to typically uneven thickness, the shield and cross still nice and the oMD clear. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible, ex-Spink. KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 10.75 grams. Nice round flan with full shield and cross despite moderate surface corrosion, deeply toned all over, desirable with original box. With small certificate and original clamshell box from 1960s Spink promotion. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer D. S-M18a; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.10 grams. Round flan with peripheries typically flat from uneven thickness and beveling (as made), full cross with exaggerated fleur-tips (early 1630s), full shield and oMD, minimal localized surface corrosion, nicely toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer D. S-M18a; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 27.57 grams. Very broad, cupped flan with flat peripheries due to typical uneven thickness but with great full cross and shield, clear oMD, lightly toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1635/4 P, very rare. S-M19; KM-unl (45 for type); Cal-unl (Type 319). 24.49 grams. Fat barrel-shaped flan with weak spots but bold oMP and 8 flanking full shield, full cross, but best part is the bottom half of all four digits of the date in the legend shifted one digit to left with fleur-de-lis ornament punched over the prior digit 4 (i.e., 6/1, 3/6, 5/3, fleur/4), confirmed by style of shield (particularly the non-parallel diagonal lines in Old Burgundy), the assayer-mark P modified from the previous assayer D. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1638 P. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-1326. 26.04 grams. Rather large barrel-shaped flan with flat peripheries from uneven thickness but very bold full 8 of date above oMP, full but weak shield and cross, minimal surface corrosion, nicely toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 24.27 grams. Narrow barrel-shaped flan with thicker top and bottom, choice full shield, good full cross-lions-castles with areas of localized corrosion, deeply toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 25.74 grams. Solid and largely corrosion-free but a bit weakly struck, the shield and cross full nonetheless, with clear oMP and 8, lightly toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 25.85 grams. Broad flan with flat peripheries due to uneven thickness, very bold full oMP, full cross and most of shield, minimal surface corrosion, lightly toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.23 grams. Bold full oMP, good full cross and shield despite peripheral flatness due to uneven thickness, no corrosion, toned on fields. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.25 grams. Broad flan (roundish but with one straight edge) with typically flat peripheries due to uneven thickness, very bold full oMP, full shield, good full cross, no corrosion, lightly toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.57 grams. Round flan with flat and unevenly thick peripheries, good full shield and cross, minimal surface corrosion and marks, lightly toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.94 grams. Solid and corrosion-free but with flat areas from uneven thickness and hammering (as made), some bold shield and cross, nicely toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.55 grams. Full but softly struck shield and cross on a barrel-shaped flan, typically uneven in thickness, no corrosion, lightly toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.02 grams. Unevenly thick flan in odd "leaning barrel" shape with well-detailed full shield and cross but flat peripheries, minimal corrosion, lightly toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 25.82 grams. Round flan with edge-split, flat and uneven peripheries, very bold mintmark oM to left of full shield, full but atypically doubled cross, well toned, minimal surface corrosion. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 25.65 grams. Bold mintmark oM, good full shield and cross, typical flan with two ends thick and centers thin, lightly toned, traces of localized surface corrosion. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 26.76 grams. Broad, roundish flan with bold mintmark oM to left of full shield, full but hammered cross (as made) with flat peripheries from crudely uneven thickness, toned all over, no corrosion. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 25.31 grams. Curiously rectangular flan with straight top and bottom, flat peripheries, decent cross, some moderate corrosion on shield, light toning. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer F. 12.32 grams. Fascinating "urn" shape with fat round center and narrow top and base lined up perfectly with the crown in the former and the king's ordinal in the latter, also with bold full oMF and choice full shield, full but lightly corroded cross, toned all over. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer D. S-M18a; KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 11.53 grams. Round flan with minor edge-split, good full cross showing exaggerated fleur-tips per the early 1630s, full but weaker shield with oMD to left (possibly a P modified from a D), light surface corrosion and flat peripheries, lightly toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19; KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 12.48 grams. Bold full oMP, good full cross (off-center), the rest mostly flat and with some surface corrosion but nicely toned all over. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19; KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 12.10 grams. Good full cross, bold assayer P to left of most of shield, mostly deeply toned, small areas of corrosion on edge only. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 13.47 grams. Choice, 100% corrosion-free example with well-detailed shield and cross despite flat areas to sides (including original hammering), lovely toning all over, could pass for non-salvage. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 12.38 grams. Roundish flan with blunted points on edge, nearly full cross and shield, clear denomination 4 to right, nicely toned, some light surface corrosion. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 8.63 grams. Broad flan with bold full denomination 4 on off-center obverse, nearly full cross, well detailed but thin from moderate corrosion, toned all over. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 13.22 grams. Broad, round flan with full and well-centered but weakly struck shield and cross, the peripheries flat, lightly toned and corrosion-free. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 13.61 grams. Roundish flan with full shield and cross but flat peripheries, minimal surface corrosion, lightly toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 13.23 grams. Broad, roundish flan with blunted points on edge, bold denomination 4 and nice partial shield and cross despite extensive peripheral flatness, lightly toned, practically corrosion-free. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 13.95 grams. Bold full cross and nearly full shield with clear denomination 4 to right and king's ordinal IIII below, flat peripheries, slightly odd-shaped flan with blunted points and hairline splits on edge, no corrosion (actually overweight), nicely toned. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, 1639/7 P, very rare. S-M19; KM-unl (33 for type); Cal-unl (Type 236). 5.93 grams. Full 639/7 of date outside of off-center shield, good full cross, thin from light surface corrosion, one edge-split, interesting and rather rare (about five known) "skip-date" overdate that might mean 1638 does not exist in this denomination (nor clean-date 1639, for that matter). With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 2 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19; KM-33; Cal-Type 236. 6.63 grams. Good full shield with bold full oMP to left and denomination II to right, also full cross, some minor pitting all over. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (late 1620s), "flat" lions. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 24.45 grams. Full shield and cross on an oddly rectangular flan with some edge corrosion, full P•T•, toned on fields. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (late 1620s), "flat" lions. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 23.70 grams. Full shield and cross (the latter slightly off-center) with some light surface corrosion, clear P•T•, toned on fields. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (late 1620s), quadrants of cross transposed, "flat" lions. KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 26.26 grams. Thick, round flan with choice full shield and cross, smooth surfaces (little or no corrosion), toned on fields, small edge-crack. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1620s). KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 22.07 grams. Round flan with small bits of edge lost to corrosion, good full shield and cross (the latter slightly off-center), toned on fields. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1635 T. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1460. 24.61 grams. Very bold full date outside of off-center full cross, choice full shield with bold mintmark to left, light corrosion, toned on fields. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1636 T. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1462. 25.59 grams. Bold full final 6 of date outside of full cross (partially flat due to uneven thickness), full but slightly doubled shield with bold denomination •8• to right, lightly toned, minimal surface corrosion. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (1630s). S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 23.30 grams. Full cross-lions-castles, well-detailed full shield with full •P•T to left, toned all over, light to moderate corrosion. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer TR (1630s). S-P27; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 25.32 grams. Nearly full shield and cross with some flat spots due to typical uneven thickness, light surface corrosion, toned in crevices. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer TR (1630s). S-P27; KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 25.69 grams. Full cross and shield, bold full P-TR, thick flan, minimal surface corrosion, toned in crevices. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1630s). KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 25.68 grams. Very well-detailed full shield with most of crown above, full and bold but slightly surface-corroded cross, toned in crevices. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1630s). KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 26.98 grams. Off-center shield, full but weak cross with much flatness due to uneven thickness, some doubling, minimal surface corrosion, toned all over. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1630s). KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 23.25 grams. Nice but off-center shield with full denomination 8 to right inside very bold full PHILIPV(S), the cross also full but off-center, some corrosion, toned on fields. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1630s). KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 25.06 grams. Bold full cross-lions-castles, full and well-detailed but slightly doubled shield, lightly toned, light surface corrosion. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1630s). KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 25.47 grams. Bold full cross, full shield with bold (P)HILIPVS in legend, thick flan with parts of edge crude (as made), some light corrosion, toned in crevices. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (late 1620s), "flat" lions. S-P26; KM-17a; Cal-Type 279. 13.40 grams. Choice full shield and bold full cross-lions-castles, nicely toned and nearly corrosion-free. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (late 1620s), "flat" lions. KM-17a; Cal-Type 279. 13.59 grams. Choice but off-center full cross and shield, full denomination o-iiii inside king's name PHILIPVS, nicely toned, minimal surface corrosion. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (early 1630s). S-P26; KM-17a; Cal-Type 279. 12.79 grams. Well-detailed full shield and cross, the latter with partial date in legend that looks a little like "16312" (maybe offset 1632/1?), non-toned, some light corrosion. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1630s), error denomination 8. KM-17a; Cal-Type 279. 13.65 grams. Full cross-lions-castles and shield, the latter with clear partial denomination 8 to right (die error, not a muling with an 8R die), first we have seen, light surface corrosion and faint toning. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

SPANISH COLONIAL, Mexico City and Potosí, clump of six cob 8 reales in dark debris, assayers not visible. 162.82 grams total. roughly 2¾" x 1¾" x 1½". Fallen stack of very solid, uncorroded coins, the topmost two (one Mexico, one Potosí) cleaned and separated enough to see clear shields, thickly encrusted on bottom with evidence of spike or similar, great display of well-preserved coins. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

SPANISH COLONIAL, Mexico City and Potosí, clump of one cob 8 reales and three cob 4 reales with white coral encrustation, assayers not visible. 67.57 grams total. roughly 1½" x 1½" x ¾". Tight, narrow stack of corroded coins with neat dollop of coral on top (smaller piece on bottom), the Mexican 8R on bottom with shield visible. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of one cob 8 reales and one cob fragment in chunk of white coral, assayers not visible. 111.08 grams total. roughly 3" x 3" x 1". Lovely large piece of tan coral with debris cocooned inside and one solid Mexican 8R with fully exposed cross side, thinner coin (fragment) underneath, verdigris at the junction, super for display. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of one cob 8 reales and small earthenware shard in chunk of coral, assayer not visible. 55.90 grams total. roughly 2¼" x 2" x 1¼". Great little display with solid coin presented at an angle, face up, on the side of an orange shard encrusted with other debris in tan coral, very neat. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of one cob 8 reales and one cob 4 reales encrusted together, assayer P where visible. 34.14 grams. roughly 1½" diameter x ¼" thick. One very solid and nicely toned 8R with assayer and denomination visible, its cross side covered with a corroded 4R, traces of tan coral and green oxidation here and there. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

SPANISH COLONIAL, Mexico City and Potosí, clump of two cob "biscuits" (one 8 reales and one 4 reales), assayers not visible. 32.16 grams total. roughly 1½" diameter. Two offset coins completely cocooned in black oxidation ("biscuits") with whitish coral and debris on one side, not the usual find from this wreck. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of one cob 8 reales and earthenware shard in chunk of coral, assayer not visible. 55.66 grams total. roughly 2¼" x 2" x 1". Very solid and well-preserved coin (cleaned) with good full shield showing, sturdily encrusted onto a similar-size section of thick earthenware, lots of other little debris included, a great little display. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of one cob 4 reales in chunk of coral, assayer not visible. 48.74 grams total. roughly 2¼" x 1½" x 1½". A puffy white "rock" of coral with the coin almost floating in mid-air (attached by one small piece), its shield and cross fully visible, with odd circular piece of edge lost to corrosion (rest of coin solid), small but unique and interesting. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of one cob 4 reales fragment in chunk of coral, assayer not visible. 46.27 grams total. roughly 2¼" x 2¼" x 1". Nearly rectangular section of impacted white shells and coral grasping the edge of a corrosion-chewed coin still with clear partial cross and shield and with verdigris on surface, the round-punch edge-loss oddly characteristic of this wreck. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

SPANISH COLONIAL, mint uncertain, clump of one cob 4 reales cocooned in white coral, assayer not visible. 48.57 grams total. roughly 3" x 2" x 1". A smooth, somewhat rectangular section of tumbled coral with a thickly encrusted coin embedded in one side (no details visible), definitely a good conversation piece. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola Note: The photo in the printed catalog is of the following lot in error.

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales "biscuit" with pebble, assayer not visible. 33.89 grams total. roughly 1¾" x 1½" x ½". A very thick, black "biscuit" (fully oxidized coin) in concave rectangular shape per Mexican cobs, with a light tan pebble encrusted to middle of one side, great contrast and neat display. With original certificate from Captain Tracy Bowden through his contract with the Dominican Republic. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola Note: The photo in the printed catalog is of the prior lot in error.

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1640/39 (P). S-M19; KM-45; Cal-1329. 24.40 grams. Fat barrel-shaped flan with notice at top due to corrosion loss, full 64 of date above mintmark oM, most of shield and cross despite flat areas and light surface corrosion, lightly toned. With tag 53,376 from the salvors and brown folio certificate. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (P). S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 23.92 grams. Broad flan with peripheral flatness due to uneven thickness, nearly full shield and cross and denomination 8, silvery, only light surface corrosion (the low weight notwithstanding), with faint canvas impression on reverse. With certificate and tag 11,862 from the salvors. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (P). S-M19; KM-38; Cal-Type 275. 12.06 grams. Squarish flan with four blunted points on edge, nearly full cross and shield but peripheries flat, well toned over only lightly corroded surfaces. Housed in a large folio-type certificate. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-14a; Cal-Type 239. 6.13 grams. Full cross-lions-castles and shield with bold mintmark •P• to left and faint but certain denomination 2 to right, light surface corrosion including cracking pattern on shield, partial date in legend, lightly toned. With certificate. Recovered from: Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1640s), NGC VF details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Sotheby's. KM-19a; Cal-Type 327. 18.48 grams. Solid flan with no more than moderate corrosion (probably was underweight to begin with), somewhat double-struck and off-center shield and cross, bold PHI_LIPVS (separated by the doubling), toned all over. Pedigreed to the Sotheby's (London) auction of December 2000 (lot 584), with Sedwick certificate from 2002. Recovered from: "San Francisco Wreck," sunk ca. 1647 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa Please use this link to verify the certification number

NETHERLANDS (Spanish), Tournai, patagon, 1650. Delm-300; Dav-4470; KM-A42. 25.54 grams. Full inner details (including bold date) and much legend despite light surface corrosion, areas of dark "horn silver" and brownish encrustation, toned all over. Recovered from: Lastdrager, sunk in 1653 off the Shetland Isles, north of Scotland

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, (1651) E, three dots after date (extremely rare), with crowned-L countermark on cross. S-P36; KM-19b; Cal-1491. 24.82 grams. Rather broad flan extending past the outer border in places (parts of edge crude as made), full shield and cross, the former with clear P-E to left and the latter with full and clear countermark, date not visible but with series of three dots at 11 o'clock matching Mastalir's IIIBe2 (this perhaps only the second example known), unevenly toned, some light surface corrosion. Pedigreed to the Ponterio sale #106 of April 7-8, 2000, with original lot-tag 995. Recovered from: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, (1651-52) E, with crowned-•F• (two dots) countermark on shield. S-P36; KM-17b; Cal-Type 279. 8.64 grams. Choice full shield with bold countermark and clear assayer E to right, the cross side heavily corroded, overall thin and truncated from loss around edge, nicely toned. With original Herman Moro tag and certificate. Recovered from: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 22.79 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles, full but off-center pillars-and-waves, two dates and assayers and mintmarks, light surface corrosion, contrastingly toned. Recovered from: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, (•PH•) at top, •pomegranate• above cross. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 27.05 grams. Very solid flan with no corrosion but darkly toned, flat areas and crude edge from uneven thickness, parts of all three dates and assayers. With photo-certificate. Recovered from: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 24.37 grams. Full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles (the latter slightly doubled) despite surface corrosion, three mintmarks and assayers, bold •PH• at top, nicely toned. Recovered from: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross, Mastalir Plate. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 25.03 grams. Full and well-centered pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, uneven dark toning with hints of orange, corroded around edge. With original tag and certificate from the salvors, also Plate Coin for variety II-bc.y2 on page 41 of Robert Mastalir's The Great Transitional at the Potosí Mint 1649-1653, The Post-Transitional Coinage of 1653-1659 (2023), with his tag. Recovered from: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above and 1653 date below cross, ex-Mastalir. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 21.75 grams. Full pillars-and-waves and cross despite moderate corrosion, the tops of the pillars and •PH• particularly bold, a bit silvery all over, specific variety IVA-bb.z in Mastalir. Pedigreed to the Mastalir Collection, with his tag, and with original tag and certificate from the salvors. Recovered from: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1654 E, •PH• at top, •8• above cross. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1507. 22.46 grams. Full pillars-and-waves with crown above, doubled full cross with weak spots and moderate corrosion all over, two bold dates, lightly toned. Recovered from: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, retrograde-4 denomination. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1116. 10.79 grams. Very bold tops of pillars including •PH• and retrograde 4, cross much weaker due to corrosion, nicely toned. Recovered from: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, 1649, assayer R below denomination II to right, mintmark NR to left, rare, NGC MS 62 (Shipwreck Blue Label), finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-M50.25; S-B21; Cal-1807; Fr-2; KM-4.1. 6.72 grams. Clear 49 of date (all but the tops of the digits) outside of choice and well-centered full cross-and-tressure, bold •II• and assayer R to right of well-detailed full shield (slightly off-center, the mintmark NR to left off the flan), good luster throughout, a premium piece from a very popular shipwreck and only the third example of this date that we have seen. With certificate. Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, 1651, assayer R below denomination II to right, mintmark NR to left, PCGS MS63 (Maravillas), finest and only example in PCGS census. Restrepo-M50.25; S-B21; Cal-1809; Fr-2; KM-4.1. 6.77 grams. Off-center full cross with 100% full and bold date (very rare thus), the shield also full and choice and well centered with bold mintmark (N)•R• to left and denomination II to right above the top of the assayer R, most of crown at top, very lightly toned and exceptional grade (none in MS at NGC for this date). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island with Sedwick photo-certificate. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip IV, assayer R below denomination II to right, mintmark NR to left, NGC MS 65 (Shipwreck Blue Label), finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-M50.25; S-B21; Cal-Type 386; Fr-2; KM-4.1. 6.73 grams. Smallish flan with well-detailed full shield and choice but off-center full cross, bold denomination II and assayer R to right, clear N of mintmark to left, all details super sharp and highly lustrous per the exemplary grade (the single finest at NGC for examples of assayer R without visible date). With original Fisher photo-certificate PC8-31171. Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip IV, assayer R below denomination II to right, NGC MS 63 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Restrepo-M50.25; S-B21; Cal-Type 386; Fr-2; KM-4.1. 6.74 grams. Superb full shield (crisply detailed) with bold •II•-R to right, great full cross-and-tressure, muted luster, choice rich color all over. Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip IV, assayer not visible (R) below denomination II to right, mintmark NR to left, NGC MS 62 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Restrepo-M50.25; S-B21; Cal-Type 386; Fr-2; KM-4.1. 6.76 grams. Very sharp full shield, good full cross (both sides with some inoffensive doubling), parts of legend visible, style of late 1640s to mid-1650s. Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip IV, assayer not visible (R) below denomination II to left, mintmark NR to right, NGC MS 61, ex-Haskins. Restrepo-M50.23; S-B21; Cal-Type 386; Fr-2; KM-4.1. 6.71 grams. Off-center shield and cross and somewhat crude edge due to uneven thickness, bold denomination II to left (different from the previous lots and by our records attributable to the dates 1654-55 or prior to 1648). With original certificate 2451 signed by Jack Haskins. Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1654 P. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-1358. 23.12 grams. Full cross and shield, fairly clear 54 of date despite corrosion and thinning on edge, lightly toned all over. With photo-certificate and letter from the salvor. Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1655/4 P, rare, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). S-M19; KM-45; Cal-unl (Type 319). 25.30 grams. Superb full date with clear but offset under-digit 4 and oMP to left of full shield, full but partially flat cross due to uneven thickness, deeply toned all over and virtually corrosion-free, truly one of the finest silver coins from this wreck. (Note: Coin is loose in the slab, and label does not mention the overdate.). with Sedwick photo-certificate from 2020. Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible, ex-Bahama Coin & Stamp. KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 13.42 grams. Thin from heavy corrosion but with full shield and most of cross still clear, lightly toned all over, the original early 1970s blue box with clear plastic information tag being the main draw here. With original (small) Bahama Coin & Stamp certificate and box with wreck information. Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type I/A, very rare, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.1; Cal-unl. 20.18 grams. Broad flan that extends past the outer border in places, some legend and full pillars-and-waves and shield despite some flat areas, localized corrosion, toning in crevices, desirable first transitional type lacking a third row above the waves. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type III/A, rare, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.3; Cal-unl. 22.60 grams. Very bold full pillars and shield with contrasting purplish toning, also much legend, localized surface corrosion, Mastalir III.a-A for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type III/A, O/N and E/8 to right of shield, rare, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.3; Cal-unl. 22.91 grams. Nice broad flan with much legend including 100% full date, also good full pillars-and-waves (choice crown) and shield with bold A-P-8 to left and O/N-E-52 to right, toned on fields, localized surface corrosion, Mastalir III.b-A for subtype (note: coin is loose inside slab). Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales quasi-Royal (galano), 1652 E, Transitional Type IV/A, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.4; Cal-1493. 26.10 grams. Very broad flan extending past the outer borders, with complete legends and inner details, toned in crevices, traces of doubling here and there, Mastalir IV.1-A.aa for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type IV/A, T/V in TRA of motto, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.4; Cal-1493. 24.17 grams. Bold details enhanced by contrasting toning, with full inner details and lots of legend including 1652 date and king's ordinal IIII, some flatness and minor surface corrosion, Mastalir IV.1-A.aa for subtype with sub-variety T/V also listed. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type IV/A, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.4; Cal-1493. 24.04 grams. Full but doubled pillars-and-waves, choice full shield with complete crown above, A-P-8 to left, and O-E-52 to right, very light surface corrosion, contrastingly toned, Mastalir IV.1-A.da for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type IV/A, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.4; Cal-1493. 24.48 grams. Very broad flan extending well past the outer border in places, with much legend as a result including bold full king's ordinal IIII and full POTOSI, great full interior details despite some doubling, contrastingly toned in crevices, Mastalir IV.1-A.ad for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type IV/A, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.4; Cal-1493. 26.12 grams. Broad flan with off-center strike enabling a very bold full 1652 date in legend (doubled), great full pillars-and-waves and shield, toned in crevices, negligible surface corrosion, Mastalir IV.1-A.db for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type IV/A, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.4; Cal-1493. 20.33 grams. Bold full pillars with partial date in legend, bold shield with clear A-P-8 to left and O-E-52 to right, toned in crevices, light surface corrosion, two edge-splits, Mastalir IV.1-A.bb1 for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type V/A, NGC XF details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.5; Cal-1494. 19.29 grams. Full crown and shield shifted left enough to enable a full PHILIPPVS IIII in legend, full pillars-and-waves, two dates, toned in crevices, some surface corrosion, Mastalir V.1-A.de for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type V/A, motto as PLVS-VL-TRA, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.5; Cal-1494. 22.49 grams. Full and well-centered shield, full pillars-and-waves with 1652 date from legend bold but doubled (both other dates also visible), corroded on edge, toned in crevices, Mastalir V.2-A.af for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type V/B (mule), rare, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-unl; Cal-1499. 26.11 grams. Somewhat weakly struck with flat areas but minimal corrosion, off-center cross with bold legend, slightly doubled pillars, rare and interesting muling of the final cross side with transitional pillars, Mastalir V.1-B.de for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type VII/A, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.7; Cal-1496. 25.56 grams. Full pillars but slightly off-center shield, edge-crack and areas of corrosion, lightly toned fields, three dates, full king's ordinal IIII, Mastalir VII.1-A.aa for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type VII/A, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.7; Cal-1496. 22.24 grams. Full and well-centered pillars-and-waves, full but off-center shield, three dates, some light toning, corrosion near edge, crude edge-cracks, Mastalir VII.1-A.ab for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type VII/B, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-unl; Cal-1498. 26.26 grams. Good full pillars with particularly complete waves, full but lightly surface-corroded cross with very bold full PHILIPPVS IIII in legend, three dates and mintmarks and assayers, toned in crevices, a couple edge-splits, Mastalir VII.1-B.aa for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type VII/B, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-unl; Cal-1498. 23.65 grams. Smallish oblong flan with good full cross-lions-castles, full but doubled pillars, three dates, traces of toning in crevices, light corrosion on edge only, Mastalir VII.1-B for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type VIII/A, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.8; Cal-1495. 26.11 grams. Broad flan with full pillars-and-waves displaying second date below due to doubled legend, off-center shield with third date to right, mostly toned, minimal corrosion, Mastalir VIII.a-A for subtype (interesting muling of final pillars side with early transitional shield). Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, Transitional Type VIII/A, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A20.8; Cal-1495. 24.49 grams. Broad flan with nearly full legends, also full inner details despite some flat areas and minor doubling, two pillars-side dates, mostly toned, minimal surface corrosion, Mastalir VIII.a-A for subtype (interesting muling of final pillars side with early transitional shield). Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type I, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A18; Cal-1109. 10.43 grams. Very bold full pillars, full but lightly corroded shield, mostly darkly toned, Mastalir I-A.ca1 for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type I, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A18; Cal-1109. 8.53 grams. Very bold full pillars-and-waves with date in legend, bold shield with A-P-4 to left, nicely toned, some corrosion near edge, one edge-crack, Mastalir I-A.ba1 for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type I, both denominations 4 over 2, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A18; Cal-1109. 11.92 grams. Broad flan with bold and well-centered full pillars, full but off-center shield, somewhat crude peripheries with some light corrosion, toned in crevices, both denominations clearly 4/2 (not an extremely rare subtype but oddly missing in Mastalir). Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type I, lower denomination 4 over E, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-A18; Cal-1109. 12.49 grams. Broad flan with some peripheral flatness but practically no corrosion, good full pillars and shield, nicely toned, Mastalir I.1-A.ca for subtype (the 4/E at bottom rather clear). Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type II, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-B18; Cal-1111. 12.56 grams. Choice and bold bust slightly doubled pillars-and-waves, full but corroded cross-lions-castles, nicely toned, edge-split, Mastalir I-B.ca for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type II, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-B18; Cal-1111. 11.44 grams. Bold full cross with full 652 date below, full but slightly off-center pillars with two bold assayers and denominations plus king's ordinal IIII, nicely toned over light surface corrosion, Mastalir I-B.ca for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type II, NGC XF details / cleaned (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-B18; Cal-1111. 12.72 grams. Choice pillars with bold full denominations and king's ordinal IIII, nice cross-lions-castles with date below, flat peripheries but minimal corrosion, nicely toned, edge-split, Mastalir I-B.ca for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type II, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-B18; Cal-1111. 12.88 grams. Choice crown above full but partially flat pillars-and-waves, the cross also full but weaker and slightly doubled and lightly corroded, toned in crevices, Mastalir I-B.ca for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 1 real, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type V, NGC XF details / cleaned (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37; KM-unl; Cal-749. 4.78 grams. Good full cross (well centered) and one full pillar, also with full king's ordinal IIII, assayer E, and 52 of date on that side in addition to dot in center above the waves, solid and richly purple-toned, with corrosion only around the edge, Mastalir IV-B for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, post-transitional (Transitional Type VIII/B), 1-PH-6 at top, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1500. 27.11 grams. Broad flan with 100% full legends including 1652 date, full but partially flat interior details (main date flat), toned on fields, no corrosion. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1652 E, post-transitional (Transitional Type VIII/B), P/E at top left, 1-PH/HP-6 at top, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1500. 22.50 grams. Round and well centered with nearly full legends but some corrosion, all three dates and mintmarks and assayers, the top-left mintmark boldly punched over an E (first example we have seen, not mentioned in Mastalir), mostly toned. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, PH at top, •pomegranate• above cross, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 26.17 grams. Broad and solid flan with practically no corrosion, darkly toned on fields, bold PH above full pillars-and-waves, choice full interior design on cross side, all three dates and mintmarks and assayers in evidence, variety II-ab.y2 in Mastalir. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •:pomegranate:• above cross, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 24.02 grams. Great full pillars-and-waves with full four-digit date in legend (both of the others visible as well), full but off-center cross with complete PHILIPPVS as a result, light surface corrosion only with patchy dark toning, scarce variety (Mastalir III-bc.y2) with fancy three-dot ornaments flanking the pomegranate above the cross. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above and 1653 date below cross, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 23.08 grams. Decent full cross with full "I653" date below (Mastalir's suffix "z"), parts of both the other dates visible on a cruder pillars side, much flatness and some peripheral corrosion, darkly toned. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 23.97 grams. Choice full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, all three dates, small areas of light surface corrosion, darkly toned fields, variety II-ba.y1 in Mastalir. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 24.61 grams. Full pillars-and-waves and cross despite some weak areas and light surface corrosion (also an edge-crack), three mintmarks, parts of all three dates, deeply toned, variety II-bc.y2 in Mastalir. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 22.75 grams. Oddly oblong flan (accentuated by corrosion loss on edge), with exceptionally bold full cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves, two clear dates and assayers, all three mintmarks, variety II-ba.y2 in Mastalir. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1654 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1506. 25.73 grams. Excellent full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles (both well centered), with two dates and mintmarks, three assayers, traces of light surface corrosion, deeply contrasting toning, variety I-bc.xy2 in Mastalir. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1654 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1506. 26.75 grams. Solid and virtually corrosion-free but with some weak strike in the full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, three dates, full king's name and ordinal, toned on fields, variety I-bc.xx in Mastalir. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1654 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1506. 25.84 grams. Full and well-centered pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles with slight trace of doubling, minimal surface corrosion, less toned than most, exact dot-variety not listed in Mastalir (hypothetical I-bb.xy2). Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1654 E, •PH• at top, •8• above cross, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1507. 25.48 grams. Full but off-center cross with complete PHILIPPVS IIII, 100% full pillars-and-waves, two dates, light toning and minimal surface corrosion, variety II-bc.wy2 in Mastalir. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1654 E, retrograde 4 in date above waves, •PH• at top, •8• above cross, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-unl (Type 334). 25.20 grams. Full pillars-and-waves with particularly bold •PH• and main date (retrograde 4) with normal 4 of second date in legend, the cross full but weaker and slightly corroded above a third date, deeply contrasting toning, rare variety with retrograde 4 in main date combined with denomination above cross, this exact variety not listed in Mastalir (hypothetical II.1-ba.yy). Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1654 E, retrograde 4 in date above waves, PH at top, •8• above cross, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-unl (Type 334). 24.73 grams. Another rare example of retrograde 4 in main date combined with denomination above cross (this variety, hypothetical II.1-ad not listed in Mastalir), with full but lightly struck pillars-and-waves, doubled full cross, light toning and surface corrosion. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, post-transitional (McLean Type III), 1-PH-6 at top, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1112. 11.44 grams. Full but slightly doubled cross-lions-castles with 652 date below and assayer E to right, off-center pillars (left pillar full) with bold second date and assayer, plus mintmark and 1-PH-(6) at top, nicely toned with only light surface corrosion, Mastalir IVb-B for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, post-transitional (McLean Type III), 1-PH-6 at top, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1112. 12.50 grams. Full and well-centered pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, two bold dates, three assayers, nicely toned, minimal surface corrosion, Mastalir IVa-B for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, post-transitional (McLean Type III), 1-PH-6 at top, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1112. 10.83 grams. Oblong flan with only light surface corrosion but much flatness, one pillar 100% full with bold PH, most of cross with good lions, all three dates visible, edge-split, lightly toned, Mastalir IVa-B for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, post-transitional (McLean Type III), 1-PH-6 at top, NGC XF details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1112. 11.30 grams. Full and well-centered pillars with bold 1-PH-6 at top and both assayers, clear date, the cross also full but weaker with second date below, lightly toned, some localized surface corrosion, Mastalir IVb-B for subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1653/2 E, 1-PH-6 at top, rare, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-unl (18 for type); Cal-unl (Type 282). 12.18 grams. Very bold full pillars-and-waves with all interior elements visible including the overdate, also full cross with second date below (no overdate), bold king's ordinal IIII in legend, minimal surface corrosion, contrastingly toned. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1653 E, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1115. 12.55 grams. Excellent 100% full pillars-and-waves and nice full cross-lions-castles, three dates and assayers and mintmarks in evidence, nicely toned, edge-split, minimal surface corrosion. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1653 E, retrograde denomination 4, •PH• at top, •pomegranate• above cross, NGC VF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1116. 12.73 grams. Nice full cross-lions-castles, bold but slightly off-center pillars with very bold PH above retrograde denomination 4 (scarce error), two dates, contrasting toning, corrosion on parts of edge. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1654 E, •PH• at top, •4• above cross, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1117. 13.49 grams. Broad flan with excellent full cross-lions-castles, full but slightly doubled pillars-and-waves, two clear dates and mintmarks and assayers, nicely toned, with corrosion only on small parts of edge. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, 1652 E, post-transitional (McLean Type VII), 1-PH-6 at top, rare, NGC XF details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-16; Cal-unl (Type 244). 6.17 grams. Broad flan with crude edge and flat peripheries but full and well-centered cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves, bold PH, two dates and assayers and mintmarks, nicely toned and nearly corrosion-free. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 2 reales, 1654 E, PH at top, motto as PLV-SV-LT, rare, NGC XF details / cleaned (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-16; Cal-921. 6.47 grams. Very well preserved and corrosion-free, with contrasting toning and smooth surfaces, some flatness but bold details in the off-center pillars and good full cross, parts of all three dates, bold PH and (PLV)-SV-LT. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 1 real, 1652 E, post-transitional (McLean transitional Type VII), 1-PH-6 at top with denomination I/2, NGC AU details / cleaned (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. S-P37a; KM-13; Cal-750. 3.13 grams. Great full pillars-and-waves with bold date and denomination I punched over erroneous 2, off-center cross with second date below, contrastingly toned and only minimally corroded on parts of edge, Mastalir V.2-B for transitional subtype. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, cob 8 reales, 1652 PoRMS, NGC VF details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. Restrepo-M46.12; S-B7; Cal-1549; KM-7.1. 19.45 grams. Very bold full pillars-and-waves with date to right and assayer to left mostly visible, full but doubled shield, broad flan with corrosion only around edge, contrastingly toned. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, cob 8 reales, 1654 (PoRS), NGC VF details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Zbar. Restrepo-M46.18; S-B7; Cal-1554; KM-7.1. 17.73 grams. Very bold full pillars with faint but certain date to right (assayer to left not visible), decent full shield, nicely toned but moderately corroded all over. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection (stated on label). Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, cob 4 reales, 1652 PoRMS, very rare, ex-Zbar. Restrepo-unl (cf M38.2); S-B7; Cal-unl (Type 288); KM-unl (10.1 for type). 7.05 grams. Choice full pillars with full assayer, date, and oNR mintmark, also full shield, with nicely contrasting toning all over, but about a third of the edge missing from corrosion and also a bit thin. By our records, this is the first instance we have seen of this date-assayer combination in 4 reales (unlisted in Calicó and KM), although it is well known in 8 reales. Pedigreed to the Jack Zbar Collection. Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-Type 319. 24.35 grams. Odd shape with flat areas from varying thickness, full but crude oMP and 16 of date, full cross and most of shield, interesting metal-stress marks but practically no corrosion, toned in crevices, desirable provenance with official certification. With original Western Australian Museum tag and certificate 10419. Recovered from: Vergulde Draeck (“Gilt Dragon”), sunk in 1656 off Western Australia

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 4 reales, 1652 E, transitional McLean Type II, with 4/2 error for denomination, rare, NGC / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label). S-P37; KM-B18; Cal-1111. 8.17 grams. Bold full pillars and choice full cross-lions-castles (peripheries flat), date and both denominations full and clear (same variety as Mastalir IB.ba but he does not note the over-denomination error), corroded-thin edge with one split. Note: The slab label calls it a 2 reales in error. With original certificate from the salvors. Recovered from: “Jupiter Wreck” (San Miguel Arcángel), sunk in 1659 off the east coast of Florida Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, cob 1 real, 1660 (V), "Star of Lima" type with date 660 above five-point star, rare. S-L5; KM-15; Cal-677. 2.41 grams. Bold full 660 date above star, good full cross, but rest of coin flat and corroded, faintly toned. With original ROBCAR tag and photo-certificate M180167, also pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 25, with original lot-tag 389. Recovered from: Consolación, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador

BOLIVIA, Potosí, cob 8 reales, 1679 C, NGC VF details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label). S-P38; KM-26; Cal-714. 22.00 grams. Bold full pillars-and-waves and cross despite moderate corrosion, two dates and mintmarks, toned all over. With Sedwick photo-certificate from 2022. Recovered from: Consolación, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1680/79 L, with natural bubble-hole, extremely rare. S-M21; KM-unl (46 for type); Cal-unl (Type 108). 24.06 grams. Very choice full date with faint but certain 79 digits under the 80 (first we have seen), also full oML (without L/G as reported for another 1680/79), nearly full cross despite much peripheral flatness, lightly toned, only minor surface pitting. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1680 L. S-M21; KM-46; Cal-641. 23.96 grams. Full 80 of date above oML, most of cross and about half of shield visible, much peripheral flatness but minimal surface corrosion, lightly toned all over. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1680 L. S-M21; KM-46; Cal-641. 25.77 grams. Odd-shaped flan (like a leaning rectangle) with undulating edge, clear four-digit date and oML, most of cross and shield despite typical flatness, light surface corrosion, lightly toned. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1680 (L). S-M21; KM-46; Cal-641. 22.52 grams. Very cool "cabo de barra" shape (long and pointed) with exceptional full shield, bold oM and 0 of date above it, the cross-lions-castles also full (just a little doubled), lightly toned and minimally corroded for this wreck. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1680 (L). S-M21; KM-46; Cal-641. 23.46 grams. Very odd shape (one end with a straight edge and the other with two diagonal cuts, plus rounded protrusion on side), bold 0 of date, most of shield and cross, minimal corrosion for this wreck, lightly toned. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1681 (L). S-M21; KM-46; Cal-641. 23.14 grams. Bold 81 of date, clear mintmark oM, weaker shield and cross with peripheral flatness but not overly corroded, lightly toned. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 16, with original lot-tag 354. Recovered from: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer L, crazy shape. S-M21; KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 26.70 grams. Indescribably odd-shaped flan with neck at top and protrusion on side, full shield and cross, lightly toned, no corrosion (which is odd for this wreck). Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer L. S-M21; KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 24.13 grams. Atypically round flan with superb full cross-lions-castles, full but weaker shield due to light corrosion, faint but certain oML to left and 8 to right inside clear •CAR- of king's name, silvery in color. Recovered from: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 22.98 grams. Broad, odd-shaped flan with slightly blunted points, lots of peripheral flatness (as made) but minimal corrosion (low weight notwithstanding), some cross, most of shield with full denomination oo to right. Recovered from: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 20.90 grams. Nice full cross and shield, peripherally flat, thin from corrosion but surfaces smooth, silvery in color. Recovered from: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 21.80 grams. Neat rhomboid shape with lots of flatness but full denomination oo, most of shield and cross, smooth and silvery but a little thin from corrosive wear. Recovered from: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 25.58 grams. Oddly squarish shape with one corner elongated and terminating in a blunted point, all with several hammer-marks (as made) on obverse, solid and corrosion-free, most of cross and shield despite flat spots, traces of toning,. Recovered from: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 23.73 grams. Nearly full shield and cross but peripheries typically flat (and with as-made hammer-mark on reverse), solid and visually corrosion-free, toned in crevices. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 26.05 grams. Rectangular flan with blunted corners, full cross and shield, the latter off-center enough to enable a bold -LVS of king's name, light toning, minimal surface corrosion (good weight). Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, large clump of at least twenty cob 8R and 4R, Philip IV or Charles II, assayers not visible, one with clear date 1680. 636 grams total. roughly 5" x 3¼" x 2". The most impressive shipwreck cob clump we have offered in some time, with most of the coins exposed (albeit worn as usual from this wreck), one even with full 680 of date prominent, also all nicely toned, solidly held together with tan-green-orange encrustation including small rocks and shells (one full limpet, for example), rather heavy in hand and obviously the perfect showpiece paperweight for a shipwreck-collecting executive, sure to attract abundant interest. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of three cob 8 reales, probably all Charles II. 39 grams total. roughly 1½" x 1¼" x ¼". Tight stack of three very worn, black-toned coins, one with cross-side visible, some brown encrustation in between but exteriors smooth. With original certificate from the salvors. Recovered from: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

PERU, Lima, cob 1 real, 1659 V, "Star of Lima" type with date below L-star-M, rare. S-L5; KM-15; Cal-676. 0.79 gram. Thin and fragmentary from corrosion but with surprisingly clear mintmark with eight-point star between L and M above 1659 date between pillars, also with visible assayer V to left, cross side devoid of details. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Recovered from: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

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

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible, large natural bubble-hole. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 25.03 grams. Solid flan (choice for this wreck) with dramatic natural hole at edge (which has a couple blunted points), nearly full shield and cross despite peripheral flatness and some surface corrosion, lightly toned all over. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Het Huis te Cruyenstein, sunk in 1698 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 18.94 grams. Broad, somewhat oval flan with full cross and shield (the latter slightly off-center) but peripheries flat, thin from corrosion but overall choice for this wreck, lightly toned. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Het Huis te Cruyenstein, sunk in 1698 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46; Cal-Type 108. 21.82 grams. Neatly rectangular shape with bold cross and most of shield but moderately corroded all over, lightly toned (darker in crevices around cross). Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Het Huis te Cruyenstein, sunk in 1698 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales "biscuit" (encrusted as found), probably Charles II, assayer not visible. 35.84 grams total. Thickly encrusted with tiny shell bits among white, gray, and orange adhesion, the coin completely cocooned but its shape still discernible as a Mexican cob. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Het Huis te Cruyenstein, sunk in 1698 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales "biscuit" (encrusted as found), probably Charles II, assayer not visible. 35.90 grams total. Very thickly encrusted in black oxidation with tiny white shell bits, the coin completely cocooned but its shape still discernible as a Mexican cob. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Het Huis te Cruyenstein, sunk in 1698 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales "biscuit" (encrusted as found), probably Charles II, assayer not visible. 34.85 grams total. Squarish cob completely cocooned in thickly dark encrustation impregnated with small shell bits. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Het Huis te Cruyenstein, sunk in 1698 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales "biscuit" (encrusted as found), probably Charles II, assayer not visible. 28.99 grams total. Rhomboid coin completely cocooned in black oxidation with sandy texture. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Het Huis te Cruyenstein, sunk in 1698 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales "biscuit" (encrusted as found), probably Charles II, assayer not visible. 35.94 grams total. Thickly encrusted in black oxidation with small shell bits and streak of sandy white, the coin completely cocooned but its shape discernible as a Mexican cob. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Het Huis te Cruyenstein, sunk in 1698 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales "biscuit" (encrusted as found), probably Charles II, assayer not visible. 31.07 grams total. Typical Mexican cob shape but the coin totally cocooned in thick dark oxidation with white speckles and shell bits. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Het Huis te Cruyenstein, sunk in 1698 off South Africa

PERU, Lima, cob 8 reales, 1694 M, ex-Mastalir. S-L11; KM-24; Cal-599. 21.08 grams. Full pillars-and-waves with doubling in center, making the date look like "994," bold second date below most of cross, two bold mintmarks and one clear assayer, thin from corrosion, patchy toning, very rare as from a wreck just off Mar Bravo beach that long had been kept secret by locals, who avoided confiscation by melting down the coins, the silver ones becoming spoons and the gold ones (some of which were Cuzco 2 escudos!) into fake teeth. Pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection (Sedwick Auction 8, with original lot-tag 796 and photo-certificate) and to Sedwick Auction 14, with original lot-tag 474. Recovered from: Aguila Volante, sunk in 1701 off Punta Santa Elena, Ecuador

NETHERLANDS (Spanish), Brabant, Brussels mint, portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1638. Dav-4454; KM-72.1. 26.69 grams. Broad flan with bold full legends including date and mintmark (facing head), the inner details clear but the bust a bit corroded, toned in crevices. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Merestein, sunk in 1702 off South Africa

NETHERLANDS (Spanish), Brabant, Antwerp mint, portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1639. Dav-4454; KM-72.1. 30.98 grams. Very bold full obverse legend including full date and mintmark (hand), decent portrait, the reverse a bit corroded but still clear, toned on fields. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Merestein, sunk in 1702 off South Africa

NETHERLANDS (Spanish), Flanders, portrait ducatoon, Charles II, 1668, rare. Delm-327; KM-64. 28.53 grams. Choice for this wreck with 100% full legends and inner details (light corrosion only), including the portrait of a young Charles II, a type that is generally rare (R1 in Delmonte), nicely toned all over. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Merestein, sunk in 1702 off South Africa

NETHERLANDS (United), Westfriesland, "rider" ducatoon, 1672. Delm-1019; KM-46.1. 32.09 grams. Large flan with 100% full details on both sides (including legends, practically no corrosion, odd olive-colored toning on fields, very choice for this wreck. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 11, with original lot-tag 419. Recovered from: Merestein, sunk in 1702 off South Africa

NETHERLANDS (United), Westfriesland, "rider" ducatoon, 1673. Delm-1019; KM-46.1. 26.21 grams. Bold full details on both sides, only partially corroded in the peripheries, all very bold and contrastingly toned, well above average for this wreck. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Merestein, sunk in 1702 off South Africa

NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, Amsterdam, "rider" ducatoon, 1673, struck with double ducatoon obverse die (HOLLAND), very rare. Delm-unl (cf 1018); Dav-unl (cf 4933); KM-unl. 31.18 grams. Already a rare two-year type (when the mint had to move from Dordrecht to Amsterdam from November 1672 to November 1673, fleeing enemy armies) with the XXX Amsterdam City arms below the crowned shield on reverse, this coin also shows an obverse legend ending in HOLLAND (as opposed to HOLL or HOL), which has only appeared on some Amsterdam piefort-style double ducatoons of the same two years. This error is not documented in any reference known to us. Broad flan with crude edges (as made), well detailed despite saltwater corrosion with full rider and clear date, a few spots of minor encrustation. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Merestein, sunk in 1702 off South Africa

NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, mintmark paschal lamb, "rider" ducatoon, 1674, rare. Delm-1030; KM-46.2. 28.57 grams. Choice, full, and bold details all over including legends, in which is visible a small lamb mintmark (rare, two-year type, this date rated R2 in Delmonte), contrastingly toned, small bits of edge lost to corrosion. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Merestein, sunk in 1702 off South Africa

NETHERLANDS (United), Gelderland, "rider" ducatoon, 1674. Delm-1009; KM-41.1. 26.71 grams. Fully detailed obverse (the legend particularly bold) but reverse moderately corroded, still with clear (1)6-74 date, contrastingly toned. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Merestein, sunk in 1702 off South Africa

NETHERLANDS, mints uncertain, clump of six portrait (Spanish) and "rider" (United) ducatoons, encrusted as found, dates not visible. 140 grams total. roughly 2" x 1¾" x ¾". Very tight stack of thin (corroded) coins, a few in the middle protruding, all black-toned and free of debris or encrustation but end coins with fully exposed Spanish reverse on one and "rider" obverse on the other. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Merestein, sunk in 1702 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 19.95 grams. Very odd shape with triangular point protruding from side, some shield and cross but mostly flat and corroded, toned in crevices. With original certificate 14410 from the salvor. Recovered from: Association, sunk in 1707 off the Isles of Scilly, south west of England

VARIOUS COUNTRIES, clump of one Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer V, and one English shilling of William III in rocky matrix (as found). 92.98 grams total. roughly 2½" x 1¾" x ¾". Great display consisting of a thick chunk of "sea rock" with two darkly toned coins protruding from one side, both with clear enough details to attribute (interesting mix of diverse types), in addition to the reverse impression of another small round coin next to the shilling, lots of tiny pebbles and bright white chalky rock embedded in bottom, all very solid. With original certificate ASS/TH/7159 from the salvors. Recovered from: Association, sunk in 1707 off the Isles of Scilly, south west of England

GREAT BRITAIN, London, England, crown, Charles II, 1676. Sp-3358; Dav-3776; KM-435. 27.92 grams. Solid flan with intact edge showing OCCTAVO , full inner details despite light to moderate corrosion, silvery surfaces. With original certificate SCS1010 from the salvor and postcard showing the salvors. Recovered from: Association, sunk in 1707 off the Isles of Scilly, south west of England

GREAT BRITAIN, London, England, half crown, William III, 1696, ordinary harp. Sp-3487; KM-491.7. 14.18 grams. Full details despite low contrast and surface corrosion, OCTAVO on edge, traces of luster. Pedigreed to the Ponterio sale #111 of Feb. 24, 2001, with original lot-tag 425. Recovered from: Association, sunk in 1707 off the Isles of Scilly, south west of England

GREAT BRITAIN, Bristol, England, shilling, William III, 1697-B, first bust. Sp-3499; KM-485.2. 5.64 grams. No corrosion but a bit worn (AVF), contrastingly toned, better mint. With certificate 11098 from the salvor. Recovered from: Association, sunk in 1707 off the Isles of Scilly, south west of England

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

NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, "rider" ducatoon, 1711. Delm-1031; KM-83.1. 30.94 grams. Solid and fully detailed despite some light surface corrosion and edge damage. Recovered from: DeLiefde, sunk in 1711 off the Shetland Isles, north of Scotland

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1712 J, ex-Real Eight. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1399. 25.80 grams. Thick and solid flan with good full cross and shield, full oMJ and 12 of date, richly toned, practically no corrosion, richly toned. With original small (generic) Real Eight Co. certificate. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1712 (J). S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1399. 26.22 grams. Oblong flan with blunted point on edge, smooth surfaces (no corrosion), nearly full cross and shield, faint bottoms of digits 712 of date visible, contrastingly toned. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1713 J, PCGS VG details / saltwater damage (1715 Plate Fleet). S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1400. 25.03 grams. Very bold full date and mintmark despite wear and flatness and patchy dark toning (not really corroded, however), full cross. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1713 (J). S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1400. 24.99 grams. Solid flan with minimal corrosion but much flatness, just one lion visible on cross side, the shield also incomplete (off-center) but with bold mintmark oM and clear bottom of 3 in legend above that, lightly toned. With photo-certificate. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1713 (J). S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1400. 26.53 grams. Neat shape (leaning rectangle) with clear 713 of date and mintmark oM to left of partial shield, the cross nearly full despite typical flatness and corrosion, uneven toning. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

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

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1714 J, old-style shield and cross, PCGS F details / saltwater damage (1715 Fleet). S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1401. 25.90 grams. Bottom half of date above bold mintmark oM, some shield and cross but mostly flat, unevenly toned, minimal corrosion, extra-thick slab. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1714 (J), new-style shield, old-style cross, ex-Real Eight (Kip Wagner). S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1401. 23.63 grams. Neat narrow "urn" shape with 4 of date visible outside of good but off-center shield (also some crown visible), the cross side heavily corroded, with brown and green oxidation in addition to some patchy toning. With original Real Eight Co. certificate hand-signed by Kip Wagner. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, (1714) (J), new-style shield, old-style cross, ex-Fisher. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1401. 24.70 grams. More or less rectangular flan with most of shield and cross, date not visible but known to be 1714 as the only year in which the new shield was combined with the old cross, minimal corrosion but very unevenly toned and with some black oxidation. With original (small) certificate hand-signed by Mel Fisher. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

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

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1715 J. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1402. 22.20 grams. Thin from corrosion but with very bold full 15 of date and mintmark oM, partial shield and cross, peripherally flat. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J, style of 1712-13, ex-Fisher. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 25.01 grams. Thick flan with two edge-points blunted (one slightly bent), very bold full oMJ and shield, partially flat cross, some minor corrosion, contrastingly toned. With original Cobb Coin Co. (Fisher) tag and certificate NC84-315 from 1984, pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 5, with original lot-tag 430. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), style of 1712-13, ex-Fisher. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 22.13 grams. Most of shield and cross despite moderate to heavy corrosion, darkly toned. With original Cobb Coin Co. (Fisher) tag and photo-certificate CB84-420. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), style of 1712-13. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 24.98 grams. Solid flan (light surface corrosion only) but with flat peripheries, most of shield and cross, toned all over. With photo-certificate. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), style of 1712-13. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 19.07 grams. Thin from corrosion but with most of shield, some cross, deeply toned, point on edge blunted and slightly bent. With photo-certificate. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), style of 1712-13, ex-Fisher. S-M22; KM-40; Cal-Type 139. 12.51 grams. Most of shield and cross, some corrosion with patches of oxidation and encrustation, darkly toned. With original (small) Treasure Salvors certificate from 1974 hand-signed by Mel Fisher. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), style of 1712-13, ex-Real Eight. S-M22; KM-40; Cal-Type 139. 12.68 grams. Good cross and shield (both nearly full), minimal corrosion (just near edge on reverse), unevenly toned. With original Real Eight Co. certificate hand-signed by Harry Cannon. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, 1714 (J), new-style shield and old-style cross. S-M22; KM-40; Cal-1084. 12.93 grams. Narrow rectangular flan with clear 4 of date in one corner, some shield and cross but mostly flat, minimal corrosion, toned all over. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), new style shield and cross (1714-15). S-M22; KM-40; Cal-Type 139. 13.27 grams. Most of shield and cross (the latter off-center), squarish flan with nearly corrosion-free surfaces, lightly toned. With (generic) Cobb Coin Co. (Fisher) certificate. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, embedded in clump of coral and debris and accompanied by three small bronze nails, one partial bronze spike, and a lead musketball as all purchased together from Real Eight in 1970. 108.60 grams total. clump is roughly 1½" x 1¼"x ¾"; nails are 1¼" to 2¼" long; shot is ½" in diameter. Somewhat rare from this wreck as an uncleaned coin thickly encrusted with mostly gray debris, the coin itself dark and eroded but identifiable, even more interesting as packaged with small items from the Fleet per the accompanying Real Eight invoice. With original Real Eight Co. certificates and 1970 purchase invoice from the Museum of Sunken Treasure in Cape Canaveral. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, assayer not visible (J), style of 1712-13, encrusted as found. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 26.62 grams. Neat shape (somewhat rectangular) with good full cross-lions-castles, nearly full off-center shield with bold denomination 8, patch of corrosion at bottom (the loss of weight made up for by peripheral patches of encrustation), darkly toned all over. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, assayer not visible (J), style of 1712-13, encrusted as found. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 26.42 grams. Squarish flan with good weight (some of which is the appended film of encrustation on both sides), most of shield with bold mintmark oM to left, just the center of the cross visible, dark all over. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, (1714) (J), new-style shield, old-style cross, encrusted with fragment of another coin (as found). S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1401. 28.49 grams total. Large flan with four points, much peripheral flatness but good inner details, the cross well centered but the shield shifted up and right, patchy toning with some surface corrosion among patches of white and brown encrustation in addition to the silver fragment adhering below the shield, pretty neat. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), encrusted with reverse impression of another coin (as found). S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 28.81 grams total. Thick, odd-shaped flan with most of cross despite corrosion and light encrustation on that side (dark), the shield side completely covered by white and gray crust bearing the reverse impression of the cross-lions-castles of another coin, fascinating thus. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of two cobs (one 8 reales and one 4 reales), Philip V, assayer not visible (J), pre-1714 style. 41.09 grams total. Two solid coins, the 4R dark but un-encrusted with shield-side out (1712-13 by style), and the 8R with cross-side out (earlier design), partially cleaned among patches of black and green-gray encrustation. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of two cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), pre-1714 style. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 53.93 grams total. Two solid coins of differing diameters in a slightly offset sandwich with green, white, and black encrustation on the larger coin (details not visible), the smaller coin cleaned and exhibiting most of its cross, dark at edges. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of two cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), pre-1714 style. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 54.98 grams total. Two solid coins encrusted together by whitish crust (rather offset), one coin a narrow urn-shape with parts of cross visible among patches of greenish gray while the other coin shows a nearly complete shield (1712-13 by style), darkly toned. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J, style of 1714-24. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 26.19 grams. Solid but dark all over, with only light surface corrosion, most of cross, off-center shield with clear oMJ. Recovered from: Slot ter Hooge, sunk in 1724 off the Madeira Islands, northwest of Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1722 (J), rare. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1410. 26.04 grams. Solid flan (somewhat rectangular, with one corner slightly bent) with nearly full cross, slightly off-center shield with most of crown and 2• of date visible despite light surface corrosion, mostly toned. Recovered from: Slot ter Hooge, sunk in 1724 off the Madeira Islands, northwest of Africa

NETHERLANDS (Spanish), Brabant, Brussels mint, portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1637. Dav-4454; KM-72.1. 29.13 grams. Broad flan extending past the outer border in places, 100% full and bold legends including date and facing-head mintmark, but weaker inner details, light surface corrosion and toning. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 11, with original lot-tag 468 and original 2011 photo-certificate from the salvor (Robert Sténuit). Recovered from: Slot ter Hooge, sunk in 1724 off the Madeira Islands, northwest of Africa

NETHERLANDS (Spanish), Brabant, Antwerp mint, portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1657. Dav-4454; KM-72.1. 29.77 grams. Broad flan with choice full legends including date and hand mintmark, some very light surface corrosion but some fields clean and actually lustrous, nice portrait, gunmetal toning throughout. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 8, with original lot-tag 904 and original 2010 photo-certificate from the salvor (Robert Sténuit). Recovered from: Slot ter Hooge, sunk in 1724 off the Madeira Islands, northwest of Africa

NETHERLANDS (Spanish), Brabant, Antwerp mint, portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1659. Dav-4454; KM-72.1. 31.99 grams. Broad flan with full legends including date and mintmark (hand), full but weaker inner details, toned all over (slightly colorful), minimal surface corrosion. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 11, with original lot-tag 480 and original 2011 photo-certificate from the salvor (Robert Sténuit). Recovered from: Slot ter Hooge, sunk in 1724 off the Madeira Islands, northwest of Africa

FRANCE, Paris mint, gold louis d'or Mirliton, 1723-A, short palm branches, NGC AU 58 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Gad-338; Dupl-1638A; Fr-459; KM-468.1. Rich gold color, muted luster but no damage and desirable with a numeric grade. Recovered from: Le Chameau, sunk in 1725 off Nova Scotia, Canada Please use this link to verify the certification number

FRANCE, Toulouse mint, gold louis d'or Mirliton, Louis XV, 1723-M, short palm branches, NGC UNC details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). Gad-338; Dupl-1638; Fr-459; KM-468.6. Bold strike, muted luster and matte surfaces, scarce mint (R in Gadoury) that used NAU instead of NAV in obverse legend. Recovered from: Le Chameau, sunk in 1725 off Nova Scotia, Canada Please use this link to verify the certification number

FRANCE, Paris mint, gold louis d'or Mirliton, Louis XV, 1724-A, long palm branches, with encrustation (as found), NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). Gad-339; Dupl-1638; Fr-459; KM-470.1. 6.57 grams. Rich gold color with some bright luster (mostly on reverse), several patches of encrustation including a large one containing tiny pebbles, setting it apart from other "details"-graded examples. Recovered from: Le Chameau, sunk in 1725 off Nova Scotia, Canada Please use this link to verify the certification number

FRANCE, Montpellier mint, gold louis d'or Mirliton, Louis XV, 1724-N, long palm branches, with encrustation (as found), NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). Gad-339; Dupl-1638; Fr-459; KM-470.13. 6.51 grams. Rich gold color with spot of bright luster at top of head, small chunk of black encrustation on reverse, better mint (R in Gadoury). Recovered from: Le Chameau, sunk in 1725 off Nova Scotia, Canada Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, gold ducat, 1724, NGC MS 64 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Delm-965; Fr-285; KM-7.4. 3.52 grams. Very lustrous and sharp, the knight's head weakly struck as usual but with pristine fields. Recovered from: Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway Please use this link to verify the certification number

NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, gold ducat, 1724, NGC MS 64 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Delm-965; Fr-285; KM-7.4. 3.54 grams. Bold strike and strong luster, knight's head fully detailed but partially off the flan, parts of edge slightly crude (as made). Recovered from: Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway Please use this link to verify the certification number

NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, gold ducat, 1724, NGC MS 63 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Delm-965; Fr-285; KM-7.4. Rich gold color, lustrous and satin-smooth fields and with full knight's head, some red staining on reverse. Recovered from: Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway Please use this link to verify the certification number

NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, gold ducat, 1724, NGC Mint Error MS 63 Flipover Double Strike (Shipwreck Blue Label). Delm-965; Fr-285; KM-7.4. 3.52 grams. Broad flan, rich gold color with much luster, knight's head typically weak, just a trace of the double-strike on both sides but clearly a flipover, which is unprecedented for this type (first we have seen). Recovered from: Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway Please use this link to verify the certification number

NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, gold ducat, 1724, PCGS MS62. Delm-965; Fr-285; KM-7.4. 3.50 grams. Good luster and smooth fields, knight's head typically flat, provenance not mentioned on slab label but this date only comes from this wreck. Recovered from: Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPANISH NETHERLANDS, Brabant, Antwerp Mint, portrait ducatoon, Philip IV, 1637. Delm-284; Dav-4454; KM-72.1. 32.02 grams. Deeply toned and corrosion-free, with choice full details including legends, a premium example for this shipwreck. Recovered from: Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1731 F, NGC VF details / sea salvaged (1733 Fleet), ex-Fismer. S-M26; KM-47a; Cal-1425. 21.12 grams. Clear 1 of date above full and bold oMF, nice shield (mostly full), but cross side moderately to heavily corroded, darkly toned, edge-split. With photo-certificate signed by Capt. Carl Fismer. Recovered from: Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1733 F. S-M26; KM-47a; Cal-1429. 26.00 grams. Thick, rectangular flan with choice, bold, 100% full date and oMF, nearly full cross, light surface corrosion, nicely toned, somewhat scarce without any evidence of 3/2 overdate. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 16, with original lot-tag 385. Recovered from: Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer F (1730-33), ex-McKee. S-M26; KM-47a; Cal-Type 170. 22.03 grams. Thick, odd-shaped flan with multi-curved edge, off-center cross and shield, the latter with clear oMF to left despite heavy surface corrosion, lightly toned all over. With elegant McKee certificate and photo-certificate stating this coin was recovered by Art McKee circa 1952. SOLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE 1715 FLEET SOCIETY. Recovered from: Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys

NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, gold ducat, 1729, NGC MS 62 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Delm-775; Fr-250; KM-12.2. 3.47 grams. Typically choice strike with smooth and lustrous fields, minor marks here and there. Recovered from: Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, Netherlands Please use this link to verify the certification number

NETHERLANDS (United), Westfriesland, gold ducat, 1729, NGC MS 63 (Shipwreck Blue Label). Fr-295; KM-93.2. Highly lustrous mirrored fields per the mint, good strike except for small areas at rims, minor marks. Recovered from: Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, Netherlands Please use this link to verify the certification number

NETHERLANDS (United), Westfriesland, gold ducat, 1729, NGC MS 62. Fr-295; KM-93.2. 3.50 grams. Typically mirror-like fields (highly lustrous), the reverse particularly nice, generally well struck except in parts at rims. Recovered from: Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, Netherlands Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1730 R. S-M24; KM-47a; Cal-1416. 26.31 grams. Broad, thick, solid flan (rectangular except for one corner) with shallow lacuna on cross and partial lacuna on edge at top, unevenly toned with minimal surface corrosion, clear date and bold oM to left of off-center shield, good full cross-lions-castles. Pedigreed to the Ponterio sale #101 of June 5, 1999, lot 152. Recovered from: Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, Netherlands

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, 1732 F. S-M26; KM-47a; Cal-1427. 26.02 grams. Choice example with very bold full date and oMF on a solid, uncorroded, oblong flan with rich toning all over, most of cross within flat periphery. Pedigreed to the Ponterio sale #101 of June 5, 1999, lot 153. Recovered from: Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, Netherlands

NETHERLANDS, mint uncertain, ducatoon "biscuit" (encrusted as found). 59.53 grams total. Perfectly round and thickly cocooned in gray encrustation with some whitish debris. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Recovered from: Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, Netherlands

NETHERLANDS, mint uncertain, ducatoon "biscuit" (encrusted as found). 44.13 grams total. Neat cocoon with whitish encrustation on one side and the other with lots of shell bits and knobby texture on typically gray-colored base. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Recovered from: Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, Netherlands

NETHERLANDS, mint uncertain, ducatoon "biscuit" (encrusted as found). 49.82 grams total. Tidy round cocoon with whitish encrustation on one side and dark gray on the other impregnated with tan shell bits and an odd streak of green. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Recovered from: Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, Netherlands

NETHERLANDS, mint uncertain, ducatoon "biscuit" (encrusted as found). 38.76 grams total. Dark cocoon of bubbly oxidation, perfectly round. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Recovered from: Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, Netherlands

NETHERLANDS, mint uncertain, ducatoon "biscuit" (encrusted as found). 41.06 grams total. Tidy round cocoon with areas of whitish encrustation against the usual gray-colored base. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Recovered from: Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, Netherlands

NETHERLANDS, mints uncertain, clump of three ducatoon "biscuits" (encrusted as found). 163 grams total. roughly 3¾" x 2" x 1¾". Typical "biscuit" ducatoons but elegantly arranged by nature into a right angle with two side-by-side, the upright coin with part of the crusty cocoon and coin's edge corroded away, the thick gray coating with white encrustation, shell bits on bottom, and the interior intersection with pieces of wood (the original coin box?), very neat. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Recovered from: Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, Netherlands

NETHERLANDS (United), Holland, gold ducat, 1736, very rare provenance, NGC MS 62 (Shipwreck Blue Label), finest known in NGC census. Delm-775; Fr-250; KM-12.2. Choice bold strike with full details, smooth and lustrous fields, rich gold color, but also important as one of only two or three ducats from this uncommon shipwreck. Pedigreed to the Sotheby & Co. (London) auction of November 1973 (lot 22), with original catalog for that auction signed by the salvor (Robert Sténuit), also pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 15, with original lot-tag 132. Recovered from: Wendela, sunk in 1737 off the Shetland Isles, north of Scotland Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, style of 1725-33. KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 26.61 grams. Totally corrosion-free on a rectangular flan with two corners blunted, nearly full shield and cross, unusually well centered resulting in the date and mintmark-assayer being off the flan, a few dark spots. With original small envelope AC10886 from the salvors. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England

MEXICO, Mexico City, klippe 8 reales, 1733 MF, NGC AU details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label). S-M28; KM-48; Cal-1431. 26.57 grams. Completely corrosion-free and beautifully toned, also a choice strike with full and bold date and assayer and mintmark-denomination, the shield and cross-lions-castles just about as nice as they come except for weaker area at bottom, most of crown too, a shipwreck gem to be sure. With generic certificate from the salvors. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, klippe 4 reales, 1733 MF, PCGS AU details / saltwater damage (Rooswijk). S-M28; KM-41; Cal-1100. 12.48 grams. Smallish oblong flan oriented perfectly to accommodate a full and bold date and assayer, also with very sharp full shield and cross, oM mintmark to right, lightly toned and practically corrosion-free (fully UNC in our opinion), far scarcer than the 8 reales, especially this nice. With original certificate from salvors. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734 MF. Yonaka-M8.34; KM-103; Cal-1442. 25.72 grams. Broad flan with full rims, bold AU details with light surface corrosion, somewhat silvery. With original small envelope AC 2061 from the salvors. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1735 MF, NGC UNC details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label). Yonaka-M8.35; KM-103; Cal-1443. Corrosion-free and in fact with lustrous fields, small spots of dark encrustation here and there, well struck except for the pillars side being slightly off-center. With generic certificate from the salvors. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1735 MF. Yonaka-M8.35; KM-103; Cal-1443. 25.66 grams. UNC details with areas of light corrosion (mostly on shield side but also peripherally on pillars side), also areas of dark oxidation. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1735 MF. Yonaka-M8.35; KM-103; Cal-1443. 26.46 grams. AU details with practically no corrosion but a good bit of rust-colored encrustation, some glint on fields from slightly rough cleaning. With original small envelope AC12813 from the salvors. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF, NGC UNC details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label). Yonaka-M8.36; KM-103; Cal-1445. Corrosion-free and actually somewhat lustrous on the smooth open fields (and not harshly cleaned as usual), with patches of rust-colored encrustation here and there, a premium example for this wreck. With generic certificate from the salvors. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737 MF, NGC AU details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label). Yonaka-M8.37; KM-103; Cal-1446. Sharp details despite very light surface corrosion, full rims, lightly toned. With generic certificate from the salvors. Recovered from: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPANISH NETHERLANDS, Brabant, Antwerp mint, portrait ducatoon, Albert and Isabel, 1619. Delm-248; Dav-4428; KM-49.1. 26.45 grams. Dark and a bit thin from corrosion but with nearly full legends (including date and mintmark) and decent portraits. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of February 2001, with original lot-tag 432. Recovered from: De Visch, sunk in 1740 off South Africa

SPANISH NETHERLANDS, Brabant, Antwerp mint, portrait ducatoon, Charles II, 1679. KM-unl (79.1 for type); Delm-325. 32.42 grams. Smooth and uncorroded surfaces, with full legends despite some flat areas, including bold date and mintmark, well-detailed portrait (flat at top), rainbow toned around edge. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of February 2001, with original lot-tag 435. Recovered from: De Visch, sunk in 1740 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1732 F, very rare, ex-Brameld, ex-Lane (plated). Yonaka-M8.32; Cal-1437; KM-103. 23.53 grams. Fully detailed despite moderate corrosion all over, with faint golden toning on shield side, highly desirable first date of issue with great old shipwreck auction pedigree (accompanied by NGC label "not suitable for certification"). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection and the W.H. Lane auction of November 1977 (lot 324, plated in catalog), with original invoice and certificate. Recovered from: Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1735 MF, ex-Brameld, ex-Lane. Yonaka-M8.35; KM-103; Cal-1443. 26.58 grams. AU details with practically no corrosion, traces of luster on fields, very light golden toning, quite nice for this wreck. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection and the W.H. Lane auction of November 1977 (lot 358), with original certificate. Recovered from: Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1738/7 MF, rare, ex-Brameld, ex-Lane. Yonaka-M8.38a; KM-103; Cal-1448. 26.49 grams. Practically corrosion-free with AU- details, bold overdate, small and slightly out-of-round flan (as made), mostly silvery but with one golden patch, quite nice for this wreck. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection and the W.H. Lane auction of November 1977 (lot 386b), with original certificate. Recovered from: Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1740 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.40; KM-103; Cal-1456. 26.87 grams. AU- details with no corrosion at all, just some evidence of cleaning but the surfaces all very smooth and atypical for any wreck (exceptional for this one), lightly toned. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Recovered from: Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1740 MF. Yonaka-M8.40; KM-103; Cal-1456. 25.72 grams. UNC details, almost no corrosion but very slightly bent, small patches of light toning. Recovered from: Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF, ex-Sotheby, ex-Peterson. Yonaka-M8.42; KM-103; Cal-1461. 24.59 grams. Bold AU details with nice toning over lightly to moderately corroded surfaces, desirable pedigree. Pedigreed to the Sotheby-Mak van Waay (Amsterdam) auction of October 1975 and to the Mendel Peterson Collection. Recovered from: Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF. Yonaka-M8.42; KM-103; Cal-1461. 25.89 grams. UNC details with almost no corrosion but vertical gouge (as recovered) next to right pillar, faint toning with some dark spots, overall choice for this wreck. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors. Recovered from: Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England

NETHERLANDS (United), Overijssel, "rider" ducatoon, 1742, ex-Sotheby. Delm-1036; Dav-1830; KM-80. 32.47 grams. UNC details, virtually corrosion-free and elegantly toned, all details sharp and even with luster on fields, a very choice example. With original Sotheby HOLLANDIA envelope, pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 4, with original lot-tag 562. Recovered from: Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England

PERU, Lima, cob 8 reales, 1723 M. S-L20; KM-34; Cal-1297. 26.28 grams. Very broad flan with minimal surface corrosion (atypical for this wreck) but lots of peripheral flatness making for two weak dates, the tops of the pillars strong (bold denomination 8), also most of cross, toned all over. With photo-certificate. Recovered from: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742/1 MF. Yonaka-M8.42a; KM-103; Cal-1460. 23.80 grams. AU details with areas of light to moderate surface corrosion, light toning around details for nice contrast. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: St. Geran, sunk in 1744 off Mauritius in the Indian Ocean

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF. Yonaka-M8.42; KM-103; Cal-1461. 23.80 grams. AU- details with moderate corrosion all over in addition to small voids in edge, light contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: St. Geran, sunk in 1744 off Mauritius in the Indian Ocean

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF. Yonaka-M8.42; KM-103; Cal-1461. 22.38 grams. AU details with some heavy pits on shield side and bits of edge missing in addition to light surface corrosion, uneven toning (good contrast on pillars side). Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: St. Geran, sunk in 1744 off Mauritius in the Indian Ocean

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF. Yonaka-M8.42; KM-103; Cal-1461. 23.45 grams. XF details, light to moderate surface corrosion and small bits of edge missing, contrasting light toning. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: St. Geran, sunk in 1744 off Mauritius in the Indian Ocean

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, cob 4 reales, 1739 J. JP-4R7; S-G1; KM-5; Cal-1010. 13.48 grams. Thick, square flan with well-centered globes-over-waves but date below a bit flat, the other side rather off-center making for a nice full crown, practically no corrosion but typically darkly toned. Recovered from: Reijgersdaal, sunk in 1747 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1738 MF. Yonaka-M8.38; KM-103; Cal-1449. 26.49 grams. AU details with minimal surface corrosion, odd golden color with deeply contrasting fields, plus two holes (interestingly from before salvage) at 3 and 9 o'clock. With small (generic) certificate from the salvors and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 2001, with original lot-tag 838. Recovered from: Reijgersdaal, sunk in 1747 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1741 MF. Yonaka-M8.41; KM-103; Cal-1458. 26.61 grams. AU details, 100% corrosion-free and choice even for this wreck, with very light toning on smooth fields, just lovely. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Reijgersdaal, sunk in 1747 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF. Yonaka-M8.42; KM-103; Cal-1461. 26.93 grams. Bold AU details with nicely contrasting toning and practically no corrosion but notched in pillars-side rim (either as made or pre-salvage damage). Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Reijgersdaal, sunk in 1747 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1743 MF, NGC AU details / sea salvaged (Shipwreck Blue Label). Yonaka-M8.43; KM-103; Cal-1463. Bold strike with lovely contrasting toning, traces of light surface corrosion on shield side only. With certificate. Recovered from: Reijgersdaal, sunk in 1747 off South Africa Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1743 MF. Yonaka-M8.43; KM-103; Cal-1463. 26.52 grams. Choice example with AU details and very light toning, virtually corrosion-free but low in contrast. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Reijgersdaal, sunk in 1747 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1743 MF. Yonaka-M8.43; KM-103; Cal-1463. 26.19 grams. Bold AU details, toned all over, traces of light corrosion here and there. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Reijgersdaal, sunk in 1747 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1743 MF. Yonaka-M8.43; KM-103; Cal-1463. 26.60 grams. Very bold UNC details with minimal surface corrosion, very darkly toned all over. With Blanchard wallet-style certificate and tag 54766. Recovered from: Reijgersdaal, sunk in 1747 off South Africa

CHILE, Santiago, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1751 J, NGC UNC details / obv scratched (Shipwreck Blue Label). Cal-824; KM-3; Fr-3. 27.02 grams. Choice strike without any central weakness (rare for this type), bright luster in legends, a few wispy scratches on obverse and slightly off-center strike but overall a premium example. Recovered from: Luz, sunk in 1752 off Montevideo, Uruguay Please use this link to verify the certification number

NETHERLANDS (United), Zeeland, large clump of over fifty copper duits, 1752. Sch-98; KM-70A. 216 grams total. roughly 3" x 2" x 1". A very compact pile of multitudinous coins, mostly solid and well detailed, sturdily bonded with green oxidation, many of the coins partially cleaned (light copper color) to accentuate visibility of date and VOC monogram, an excellent display and one of very few such massive clumps available. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Bredenhof, sunk in 1753 off Mozambique, east of Africa

NETHERLANDS (United), Zeeland, clump of more than thirty copper duits, 1752. Sch-98; KM-70A. 151 grams total. roughly 2¾" x 1¾" x 1¾". Very eye-catching display of scattered coins in a unique matrix of orange and green debris, many of the coins exposed on one side and cleaned to show details, other coins merely fragments, perfect for an executive paperweight. With Daniel Frank Sedwick certificate from 1999 and museum label on glossy cardstock. Recovered from: Bredenhof, sunk in 1753 off Mozambique, east of Africa

NETHERLANDS (United), Zeeland, small clump of nine copper duits, 1752. Sch-98; KM-70A. 33 grams total. roughly 1½" x 1¼" x ½". An irregular stack of solid coins with some partially cleaned to accentuate details, some tan-green encrustation adhering to one end and between the coins, nice little display. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Bredenhof, sunk in 1753 off Mozambique, east of Africa

BRAZIL, Rio, gold 6400 reis, José I, 1752-R. LMB-420; Fr-65; KM-172.2. 14.51 grams. Typically matte UNC with full details including rims, just no luster at all. Recovered from: “Clive of India Treasure,” sunk ca. 1755 in the Indian Ocean

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF. Yonaka-M8.42; KM-103; Cal-1461. 24.59 grams. AU details with dusty white surfaces as usual for this wreck (very low contrast), less surface corrosion than usual. With original certificate 290 from the salvor. Recovered from: Tilbury, sunk in 1757 off Nova Scotia, Canada

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1745 MF, ICCS EF-45 (Auguste: 1761 Shipwreck Label), ex-CNA. Yonaka-M8.45; KM-103; Cal-1468. Very choice example for this wreck with practically no corrosion on typically grainy, low-contrast surfaces. Pedigreed to the CNA Auguste shipwreck auction of July 2008, with original lot sticker 2379 and small certificate 823. Recovered from: La Auguste, sunk in 1761 off Nova Scotia, Canada

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1746 MF, ICCS EF-45 (Auguste: 1761 Shipwreck Label), ex-CNA. Yonaka-M8.46; KM-103; Cal-1470. Superb example for this wreck with no corrosion at all, very deep rainbow toning. Pedigreed to the CNA Auguste shipwreck auction of July 2008, with original lot sticker 2389 and small certificate 119. Recovered from: La Auguste, sunk in 1761 off Nova Scotia, Canada

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1750 MF, ICCS EF-40 (Auguste: 1761 Shipwreck Label), ex-CNA. Yonaka-M8.50; KM-104.1; Cal-474. Totally corrosion-free and deeply toned, a choice example for this wreck. Pedigreed to the CNA Auguste shipwreck auction of July 2008, with original lot sticker 2349 and small certificate 353. Recovered from: La Auguste, sunk in 1761 off Nova Scotia, Canada

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1753 MF. Yonaka-M8.53; KM-104.1; Cal-479. 25.80 grams. XF+ details with great contrast from deep toning, minimal surface corrosion, full rims. With small certificate 657 from the salvors, pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 5, with original lot-tag 570. Recovered from: La Auguste, sunk in 1761 off Nova Scotia, Canada

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1760 JM. Yonaka-L8.60c; KM-A64.1; Cal-1019. 26.91 grams. AU details with practically no surface corrosion, small void in rim below date that might be as made, some light toning, overall a choice shipwreck piece and rather rare from this wreck, from which the salvors found only about thirty pillar dollars. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Grosvenor, sunk in 1782 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1770 FM. Yonaka-M8.70b; KM-105; Cal-1101. 27.03 grams. Very choice example (for any wreck) with no corrosion at all, AU details, slightly off-center pillars side, rare as one of only about thirty pillar dollars found on this wreck. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Grosvenor, sunk in 1782 off South Africa

ITALIAN STATES, Venice, gold zecchino, Alvise Mocenigo (1763-1778). Fr-1421; KM-671. 3.41 grams. Bold XF with light sediment and some graininess from sea action on the soft gold, very rare type to be from a shipwreck. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Grosvenor, sunk in 1782 off South Africa

INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, gold "star" pagoda, no date (1740-1807). KM-303; Fr-1578. 3.31 grams. Bold UNC with luster, well centered, tiny splits in edge. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Grosvenor, sunk in 1782 off South Africa

INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, gold "star" pagoda, no date (1740-1807). KM-303; Fr-1578. 3.41 grams. Bold UNC, lustrous on deity side, the star side slightly off-center, lightly red-toned all over, a few tiny edge-splits. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Grosvenor, sunk in 1782 off South Africa

INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, gold "star" pagoda, no date (1740-1807). KM-303; Fr-1578. 3.28 grams. Bold UNC with luster, tiny edge-splits. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Grosvenor, sunk in 1782 off South Africa

INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, Arkot mint, rupee, regnal year 6 (frozen date / ca. 1759-82), open lotus mintmark. KM-384. 11.21 grams. Lightly toned UNC with some luster, no corrosion. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Grosvenor, sunk in 1782 off South Africa

INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, Arkot mint, rupee, regnal year 6 (frozen date / ca. 1759-82), open lotus mintmark. KM-384. 11.43 grams. Very bold AU, no corrosion at all, deeply toned fields for nice contrast. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Grosvenor, sunk in 1782 off South Africa

INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, Arkot mint, rupee, regnal year 6 (frozen date / ca. 1759-82), open lotus mintmark. KM-384. 11.38 grams. Bold AU with light, contrasting toning, no corrosion at all. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Grosvenor, sunk in 1782 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, clump of two bust 8 reales, Charles III, date not visible assayer not visible, encrusted as found. 48.74 grams total. Two featureless coins, one solid and the other worn but both oxidized and lightly encrusted with green and orange, tightly sandwiched together, just as they came up from the ocean floor. With Sedwick photo-certificate. Recovered from: El Cazador, sunk in 1784 in the Gulf of Mexico

MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1783 FF, NGC AU details / sea salvaged (El Cazador Shipwreck Label). Yonaka-M1.83; KM-78.2; Cal-438. Choice details, with very light surface corrosion on reverse only, silvery with a hint of toning. Recovered from: El Cazador, sunk in 1784 in the Gulf of Mexico Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1783 FF, NGC AU details / sea salvaged (El Cazador Shipwreck Label). Yonaka-M1.83; KM-78.2; Cal-438. Very light surface corrosion but nice gunmetal toning. Recovered from: El Cazador, sunk in 1784 in the Gulf of Mexico Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1783 FF, NGC AU details / sea salvaged (El Cazador Shipwreck Label). Yonaka-M1.83; KM-78.2; Cal-438. Silvery with hint of toning, very light surface corrosion on reverse only. Recovered from: El Cazador, sunk in 1784 in the Gulf of Mexico Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1783 FF, NGC AU details / sea salvaged (El Cazador Shipwreck Label). Yonaka-M1.83; KM-78.2; Cal-438. Very light surface corrosion on reverse only, silvery with hint of toning. Recovered from: El Cazador, sunk in 1784 in the Gulf of Mexico Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 4 reales, Charles III, 1773 JR, rare. Cal-929; KM-55. 8.82 grams. Clear VF details despite thinning from moderate to heavy corrosion, uneven toning, desirable as the rarest denomination from this wreck, also first year of issue for this mint. With Sedwick certificate from 2007. Recovered from: El Cazador, sunk in 1784 in the Gulf of Mexico

GREAT BRITAIN, London, England, gold guinea, George III, 1777. Sp-3728; Fr-355; KM-604. 8.37 grams. AU- details with some luster, minute traces of reddish encrustation, hairlines and other minor marks. With original certificate H001/1777/412/00 from the salvor, pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 10, with original lot-tag 150. Recovered from: Halsewell, sunk in 1786 off Dorset, south of England

MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1786 FM. Yonaka-M8.86; KM-106.2a; Cal-1129. 24.38 grams. XF details with light surface corrosion, uneven contrasting toning, full rims. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Hartwell, sunk in 1787 off South Africa

MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1802 FT. Yonaka-M8.102; KM-109; Cal-975. 26.93 grams. AU details, deeply toned with muted luster, no corrosion but parts of rims and edge slightly crude, also with odd mark (as made?) from ear to throat, scarce provenance. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 4, with original lot-tag 606. Recovered from: HMS Athenienne, sunk in 1806 off Sicily

MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1805 TH. Yonaka-M8.105; KM-109; Cal-983. 24.10 grams. Choice for this wreck with AU details despite light surface corrosion, typically silvery. With original Cobb Coin Co. (Fisher) tag and photo-certificate 22084, pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 5, with original lot-tag 602. Recovered from: "1810 wreck," sunk in 1810 off the east coast of Florida

MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1798 FM. Yonaka-M8.98; KM-109; Cal-692. 25.24 grams. AU details with some light surface corrosion, faint toning. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Cabalva, sunk in 1818 off Mauritius in the Indian Ocean

MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1805 TH. Yonaka-M8.105; KM-109; Cal-983. 26.16 grams. AU- details, faintly toned, with very light surface corrosion, weak rims. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Cabalva, sunk in 1818 off Mauritius in the Indian Ocean

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1797 PP. Cal-1001; KM-73. 24.66 grams. Bold legends and rims, AU- details overall, very light surface corrosion, some contrasting toning. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Cabalva, sunk in 1818 off Mauritius in the Indian Ocean

SPANISH COLONIAL, mints uncertain, encrusted clump of four bust 8 reales, probably Charles IV and Ferdinand VII, dates and assayers not visible. 82 grams total. roughly 2¼" x 1½" x ¾". Choice thick encrustation in tan color with small rocks embedded, the four worn-thin coins protruding in two stacks of two, a nice display even if coins are featureless, somewhat scarce as a clump from this wreck. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Cabalva, sunk in 1818 off Mauritius in the Indian Ocean

SPANISH COLONIAL, mints uncertain, encrusted clump of three bust 8 reales, various kings, dates and assayers not visible. 79 grams total. roughly 2" x 1¾" x 1½". A very eye-catching display with two coins at a right angle to the third that appears to be dated 1786 below full bust of Charles III, the legend of Charles IV visible on one of the other coins, all mostly exposed (dark) but held together with white and green debris including one gray rock and shell bits of various colors. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Cabalva, sunk in 1818 off Mauritius in the Indian Ocean

MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1791 FM. Yonaka-M8.91; KM-109; Cal-953. 24.93 grams. XF details with bold legends, light surface corrosion all over but also with pit near rim on reverse, mostly toned, rare as one of only about forty bust 8R found on this wreck. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Fame, sunk in 1822 off South Africa

INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, gold 2 pagodas, no date (1808-15), NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). Fr-1582; KM-358. 5.92 grams. Frosty with muted luster, minor marks, elusive shipwreck type. With original roundel (tag) signed by the Past President of the S.A. Numismatic Society. Recovered from: Fame, sunk in 1822 off South Africa Please use this link to verify the certification number

INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, gold mohur, no date (1819). KM-421; Fr-1587. 11.61 grams. AU details with light marks, butter-yellow color. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Fame, sunk in 1822 off South Africa

INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, gold ½ mohur, no date (1819). Fr-1588; KM-420. 5.81 grams. AU-UNC details with muted luster, bruising on rims. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Fame, sunk in 1822 off South Africa

INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, gold 5 rupees (1/3 mohur), no date (1820). Fr-1590; KM-244. 3.89 grams. UNC with tall rims, muted luster, rich red toning around details. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Fame, sunk in 1822 off South Africa

INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, gold 5 rupees (1/3 mohur), no date (1820). Fr-1590; KM-244. 3.88 grams. AU-UNC with faint toning, odd patch of green encrustation on reverse. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of February 2000, lot 375. Recovered from: Fame, sunk in 1822 off South Africa

INDIA (British), Madras Presidency, Arkot mint, 2 rupees, AH 1172 Year 6 (1807), struck over a Spanish colonial bust 8 reales, rare. KM-404.2. 22.50 grams. AU details with only very light surface corrosion, mostly well toned, faint traces of undercoin legends, a rare type (a new denomination to the country, struck posthumously in the name of Alamgir II) and particularly rare from a shipwreck, first we have seen or heard of. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from: Fame, sunk in 1822 off South Africa

UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, Capped Bust half dollar, 1834, NGC Shipwreck Effect (SS New York Shipwreck Label). Nice example of a Capped Bust half dollar from this wreck, somewhat corroded yet fully detailed. Recovered from: S.S. New York, sunk in 1846 off New Orleans Please use this link to verify the certification number

UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, gold $2½ coronet Liberty "quarter eagle," 1843, with pinch of gold from the wreck, PCGS XF details / scratch (Ship of Gold slab with label signed by Bob Evans). Lustrous piece with bold design details, several thin scratches on both sides, paired with a typical pinch of gold dust and miniature nuggets also recovered from the shipwreck. Recovered from: S.S. Central America, sunk in 1857 off North Carolina Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, 1 peso, 1856, NGC Shipwreck Effect (SS Central America Label), ex-Pasqual Esquerra Hoard. KM-129. Boldly detailed piece with plentiful luster, some encrustation spots yet no significant corrosion, better quality than the typical Chilean "condor" peso from this wreck. Pedigreed to the Pasqual Esquerra Hoard (stated on label). Recovered from: S.S. Central America, sunk in 1857 off North Carolina Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, 50 centavos, 1853, NGC Shipwreck Effect (SS Central America Label), ex-Pasqual Esquerra Hoard. KM-128. Heavily encrusted piece but with rather sharp, minimally corroded details underneath. Pedigreed to the Pasqual Esquerra Hoard (stated on label). Recovered from: S.S. Central America, sunk in 1857 off North Carolina Please use this link to verify the certification number

UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1853, arrows and rays, NGC shipwreck effect / inscribed (SS Republic Shipwreck Label). KM-79. Popular "arrows and rays" type from this wreck, nice AU details with minimal surface corrosion, a few errant scratches around Liberty during circulation (hence the "inscribed" designation on the label). Recovered from: S.S. Republic, sunk in 1865 off Georgia Please use this link to verify the certification number

UNITED STATES, New Orleans mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1853-O, arrows and rays, NGC Shipwreck Effect (SS Republic Shipwreck Label). KM-79. Corroded yet with rather nice and lustrous reverse featuring rays surrounding the eagle. Recovered from: S.S. Republic, sunk in 1865 off Georgia Please use this link to verify the certification number

UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1855, arrows, NGC Shipwreck Effect (B) VG (SS Republic Shipwreck Label). KM-82. Interesting as with much circulation wear and no corrosion (probably a pocket piece), unusually low grade for this wreck where most coins are AU or better with few outliers. Recovered from: S.S. Republic, sunk in 1865 off Georgia Please use this link to verify the certification number

UNITED STATES, New Orleans mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1855-O, arrows, NGC Shipwreck Effect (SS Republic). KM-82. AU example with patches of speckled corrosion, design still bold with spots of luster. Recovered from: S.S. Republic, sunk in 1865 off Georgia Please use this link to verify the certification number

UNITED STATES, New Orleans mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1860-O, NGC Shipwreck Effect (SS Republic Shipwreck Label). KM-A68. Nice piece with sharp Mint State details and lustrous surfaces exhibiting only very light surface corrosion, some spots of faint golden toning. Housed in promotional wooden box with original certificate and DVD. Recovered from: S.S. Republic, sunk in 1865 off Georgia Please use this link to verify the certification number

UNITED STATES, Philadelphia mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1861, NGC Shipwreck Effect (SS Republic Shipwreck Label). KM-A68. A rare date/mint combination from the SS Republic shipwreck with just 599 examples recovered. Mint State with much original mint luster and sharp design details, a few spots of very mild corrosion and russet toning. Recovered from: S.S. Republic, sunk in 1865 off Georgia Please use this link to verify the certification number

UNITED STATES, New Orleans mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1861-O, Louisiana issue (die W-05), NGC Shipwreck Effect / (B) UNC (SS Republic Shipwreck Label). KM-A68. Choice Mint State half dollar struck by the State of Louisiana between its secession from the Union on January 26, 1861, and its admission to the Confederate States on March 21, 1861. Satiny luster throughout with only a few spots of corrosion speckling to mark its time underwater. With original certificate and DVD in wooden promotional box. Recovered from: S.S. Republic, sunk in 1865 off Georgia Please use this link to verify the certification number

UNITED STATES, New Orleans mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1861-O, Louisiana issue (die W-08), NGC Shipwreck Effect (SS Republic Shipwreck Label). KM-A68. Mint State piece with light surface friction but no significant corrosion, fairly lustrous. Housed in promotional wooden box with DVD and certificate. Recovered from: S.S. Republic, sunk in 1865 off Georgia Please use this link to verify the certification number

UNITED STATES, New Orleans mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1861-O, Louisiana issue (die W-08), NGC Shipwreck Effect / SS Republic. KM-A68. Mint State piece struck by the State of Louisiana between secession from the United States and admission into the Confederate States. Sharp design elements along with plenty of original mint luster, some patches of very light surface corrosion. Recovered from: S.S. Republic, sunk in 1865 off Georgia Please use this link to verify the certification number

UNITED STATES, New Orleans mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1861-O, Confederate States issue (die W-11), NGC Shipwreck Effect (B) AU (SS Republic Shipwreck Label). KM-A68. Popular type struck at the New Orleans Mint in 1861 by the Confederate States of America. In fact, the obverse die used to strike this coin is the same one used to strike the very rare "Confederate States"-reverse half dollar (only four known). Choice AU details with significant mint luster and design sharpness, very light corrosion speckling to note. Housed in promotional wooden box in slipcase with original certificate and DVD. Recovered from: S.S. Republic, sunk in 1865 off Georgia Please use this link to verify the certification number

UNITED STATES, New Orleans mint, Seated Liberty half dollar, 1861-O, Confederate States issue (die W-13), NGC Shipwreck Effect (SS Republic Shipwreck Label). KM-A68. Struck by the authority of the Confederate States Treasury Department from March 21, 1861, until the supply of captured Federal silver ran out in April 1861. Mint State with patches of light surface corrosion, particularly lustrous reverse. Recovered from: S.S. Republic, sunk in 1865 off Georgia Please use this link to verify the certification number

FRANCE, Strasbourg, gold 20 francs, Napoleon III, 1855-BB. Gad-1135; Fr-570; KM-786.2. 6.40 grams. F with luster and bagmarks but no salvage damage, from a relatively small mintage of only 4173 coins. With photo-certificate. Recovered from: S.S. General Abbatucci, sunk in 1869 off Corsica

GREAT BRITAIN, London, gold sovereign, Victoria (young head), 1851, NGC AU details / saltwater damage (Shipwreck Blue Label). Sp-3852C; FZr-387E; KM-736.1. 7.96 grams. Muted luster overlain with strong red toning in spots and streaks, a little more eye-catching than most from this wreck. Recovered from: Douro, sunk in 1882 off Cape Finisterre, Spain Please use this link to verify the certification number

GREAT BRITAIN, London, gold sovereign, Victoria (young head), 1880, St. George type. Sp-3856; Fr-388; KM-752. 7.93 grams. Lustrous AU- in rich gold color, minor marks only. With certificate and sales flyer from 1996. Recovered from: Douro, sunk in 1882 off Cape Finisterre, Spain

GREAT BRITAIN, London, denomination set of three coins (half crown 1900, florin 1900, and shilling 1879), Victoria, in original promotional wallet. 29.68 grams total. All with light surface corrosion, the half crown (AU- details with black surfaces tinged with green) and florin (XF with cleaner obverse, dark spots on reverse) showing the veiled-widow bust of Victoria while the shilling (Fine with dark patches here and there) is an earlier young-head type, a somewhat scarce set these days. With original certificate and promotional wallet from the salvor, pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 7, with original lot-tag 699. Recovered from: Elingamite, sunk in 1902 off New Zealand

VARIOUS COUNTRIES, framed set of Italian 1000 lire, USA series 1935E $1 silver certificate, and an American Express $20 travelers' cheque, all recovered from the Andrea Doria shipwreck. After Gimbel's recovery of the Andrea Doria safe in 1981, its contents of Italian lire and U.S. silver certificates were professionally conserved and made available for sale. However, a select group of notes were assembled into unique framed sets and were given to universities and museums for display. Over the years, a few of these rare sets have entered the market. The set consists of an Italian 1000 lire note dated 14-8-1947, serial Q17 027286 (Pick-88a); a U.S. $1 silver certificate, series 1935E, serial X20808601G (Fr-1613N; KL-1456); and an American Express $20 travelers cheque. All of the notes exhibit some degree of edge damage and staining yet are mostly intact. Interestingly, the $1 silver certificate has a penciled teller's note "42" on the face. Accompanying the notes in the frame are an image of the Andrea Doria at sea at top and a small placard on the wreck and its salvage by Peter Gimbel and Elga Andersen. Additional shipping costs will apply to this item; please contact us in advance for a shipping quote. With The Doria Project certificate mounted on the back of the frame. Recovered from: Andrea Doria, sunk in 1956 off Nantucket, Massachusetts

UNITED STATES, $1 silver certificate, series 1935C, serial V87724097D, rare, PMG Shipwreck A (Vault Box Label). Fr-1612. Fully intact note with great paper and ink color quality and only light staining from its 25 years underwater in the Andrea Doria's First Class bank safe. Recovered from: Andrea Doria, sunk in 1956 off Nantucket, Massachusetts Please use this link to verify the certification number

UNITED STATES, $1 silver certificate, series 1935 E, serial S64230259H, PMG Shipwreck C (Vault Box label). Fr-1613N; KL-1456. A bit degraded and stained from saltwater immersion yet mostly intact (around 80%), with interesting teller's annotation "12" on the front. Recovered from: Andrea Doria, sunk in 1956 off Nantucket, Massachusetts Please use this link to verify the certification number