ARGENTINA (River Plate Provinces), Potosí mint, 8 reales, 1815 F, NGC AU 50. Janson-5.1; KM-14. Rather lustrous for the assigned grade, which appears to be based on surface hairlines and weakly struck centers (particularly the sunface), but overall it presents like a high-grade coin, struck slightly off-center. Please use this link to verify the certification number

ARGENTINA, Tucumán, "imitation cob" 2 reales, "758" and "754" dates (1820-24), very rare. Janson-13.1; KM-unl. Choice full cross-lions-castles, full but off-center pillars-and-waves, a particularly rare variety with two different "dates" (758 between pillars and 754 below cross), also with clear T over o at center-right on pillars side, AVF with contrasting toning.

BELGIUM, Flanders, Ghent and Mechelen, gold franc à pied d'or, Louis II de Male (1346-84), NGC MS 63. Vanhoudt-269; Fr-161. Even and well-centered strike on a complete flan with luster and rich gold color all over, much less common than the chaise d'or and franc à cheval types normally seen. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1791 PR, laureate bust, very rare, NGC AU 53, ex-Almenara. Janson-72.3.1; Cal-1694; Fr-10; KM-81. Strong luster and rich gold color, minor die-buckling and lamination error in front of face, desirable one-year type. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1808 PJ, NGC AU 58, ex-Almenara. Janson-72.20; Cal-1714; Fr-14; KM-81. Highly lustrous and well struck, with splashy red toning all over, net-graded due to faint surface hairlines on obverse. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1822 PJ, NGC VF details / obv repaired, ex-Almenara. Janson-82.1; Cal-1826; Fr-19; KM-91. Matte surfaces in rich gold color, heavy scratches and repaired lamination on obverse, scarce three-year type. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1823 PJ, NGC AU 55, ex-Almenara. Janson-82.2; Cal-1827; Fr-19; KM-91. Pale-yellow gold with much luster on reverse and in obverse legend beyond faint central die-buckling, scarce three-year type. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1824 PJ, rare, NGC AU details / repaired, ex-Almenara. Janson-82.3; Cal-1828; Fr-19; KM-91. Bold details, matte surfaces with old scratches and marks on obverse, rare final year of colonial gold. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1780 PR, rare, NGC AU details / harshly cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-69.3; Cal-1845; Fr-2; KM-58. Bold strike with full rims, large lamination flaw in front of face and with striated surface on obverse from heavy cleaning, the reverse lustrous. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1781 PR, rare, NGC XF details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Janson-69.4; Cal-1846; Fr-2; KM-58. Broad flan with full rims and strong details for the assigned grade, a bit polished all over. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1783 PR, rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Janson-69.6; Cal-1848; Fr-2; KM-58. Good strike with full rims, traces of red toning, somewhat granular surfaces from cleaning. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1787 PR, very rare, NGC XF 45, finest and only example in the NGC census, ex-Hammel, ex-Eliasberg, ex-Almenara. Janson-69.10; Cal-1853; Fr-2; KM-58. Softly struck but with full rims, faint colorful toning over muted luster, desirable pedigree, very low mintage (just 527 coins). Pedigreed to the Eliasberg Collection (American Numismatic Rarities auction of April 2005, lot 1027, purchased from Mortimer Hammel on April 18, 1945), and the Almenara Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1789 PR, extremely rare, NGC XF 45, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara, ex-Norweb, ex-Sotheby's (Plate). Janson-73.1; Cal-1519; Fr-unl (7 for type); KM-67. Rich gold color with strong rims and luster, natural flan-crack from nose to rim (through the letter H), a famously pedigreed coin from a very rare type and date of which we can trace only one other example (the other sold by UBS in 2001 and plated in Janson), significantly missing in Eliasberg and other major collections, mintage unknown but undoubtedly very small. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label) and to the Norweb Collection (Spink America auction of March 1997, lot 18), also to the Sotheby's (Geneva) Gold Coins of the Hispanic World auction of May 1990, lot 20, illustrated in color photo plate in front of catalog. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1791 PR, laureate bust, very rare, NGC AU 53, ex-Almenara, ex-Caballero, Calicó Plate. Janson-73.3.1; Cal-1521; Fr-11; KM-76. Rich gold color with good luster, strong strike, just some honest high-point wear, second finest in NGC census behind a single AU 58 (see Sedwick Auction 20, lot 89), a classic one-year rarity from an exceedingly low mintage of just 170 coins that includes the non-laureate type as well. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection and to the Caballero de las Yndias Collection (Aureo & Calicó auction of April 2009, lot 16), plate coin on page 412 of Calicó's Numismática española (2019) (both stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1792 PR, large local bust, very rare, NGC AU details / obv scratched, ex-Almenara, ex-Norweb. Janson-73.4.2; Cal-1523; Fr-15; KM-80. Rich gold color and fully detailed strike with some high-point wear and heavy scratch in front of neck, desirable two-year type (albeit only singled out as such in Calicó) with bust designed locally, not the official bust from Spain, very low mintage of just 272 coins. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label) and to the Norweb Collection (Spink America auction of March 1997, lot 19). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1793 PR, rare, NGC VF 35, ex-Almenara. Janson-73.5; Cal-1524; Fr-15; KM-80. Full flan with purple toning and underlying luster in legends, softly struck interiors (more like XF in our estimation), rich gold color. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1798 PP, rare, NGC AU details / obv scratched, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-73.10; Cal-1529; Fr-15; KM-80. Broad flan extending past the full rims in places, highly lustrous and virtually as struck but with slightly soft high points and heavy scratch in front of neck, the best at NGC nevertheless. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1799 PP, rare, NGC XF 40, ex-Almenara. Janson-73.11; Cal-1530; Fr-15; KM-80. Deep gold color with traces of toning and luster at the full rims, just light honest wear, second finest in NGC census. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1801 PP, rare, NGC XF details / obv tooled, ex-Almenara. Janson-73.13; Cal-1532; Fr-15; KM-80. Buttery yellow color with much luster (especially on the reverse) and light toning, some small marks on obverse (not as bad as NGC implies). Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1802 PP, rare, NGC AU 50, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-73.14; Cal-1533; Fr-15; KM-80. Good strike with full rims, hints of toning and luster at rims, just lightly worn on high points, very low mintage of 697 coins. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1805 PJ, rare, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-73.17.1; Cal-1536; Fr-15; KM-80. Choice bright luster, full rims, the centers softly struck but with little outright wear, very low mintage of just 255 coins. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1807 PJ, rare, NGC AU details / obv scratched, ex-Almenara. Janson-73.19; Cal-1538; Fr-15; KM-80. Highly lustrous surfaces in pale-yellow gold, fully detailed but with heavy marks behind bust, from a mintage of just 527 examples. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1785 PR, rare, NGC XF 40, ex-Almenara. Janson-70.8; Cal-1663; Fr-4; KM-57. Broad flan with full rims, lightly toned around details, strong strike, one of only 629 struck. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1787 PR, rare, NGC AU 50, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-70.10; Cal-1665; Fr-4; KM-57. Sharp details with choice luster on fields, minor bagmarks and high-point wear only, one of only 391 struck. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1789 PR, very rare, NGC AU 58, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara, ex-Caballero. Janson-74.1; Cal-1360; Fr-8; KM-66. Very bold strike and attractively lustrous, two minor natural flaws in edge, mintage unknown but undoubtedly very small. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection and the Caballero de las Yndias Collection (Aureo & Calicó auction of April 2009, lot 15), both stated on label. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1793 PR, very rare, NGC VF 25, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-74.5; Cal-1363; Fr-16; KM-79. Deeply toned around details, normal wear (more like VF 35 in our opinion), still the best at NGC in any case and among only 374 examples struck in this year. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1808 PJ, rare, NGC AU 55, finest known in NGC census, ex-Norweb, ex-Almenara. Janson-74.20; Cal-1378; Fr-16; KM-79. Bold strike with full rims, decent luster for the assigned grade, light mark in front of chest, one of only 646 struck for this date (according to Janson). Pedigreed to the Norweb Collection (Spink America auction of March 1997, lot 17) and the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1780 PR, very rare, NGC XF 40, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-71.3; Cal-1438; Fr-5; KM-56. Full rims with faint luster in legends, honest wear in centers, possible trace of overdate 0/9. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1786 PR, very rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-71.9; Cal-1444; Fr-5; KM-56. Bold strike with high points a bit flat, hint of luster and toning around letters, light marks in field in front of chin, low mintage of just 932 coins. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1789 PR, very rare, NGC UNC details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-75.1; Cal-1173; Fr-9; KM-65. Sharp details with good luster but oddly crude rims, light surface hairlines in field in front of face, mintage unknown but undoubtedly very small. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1790 PR, very rare, NGC AU details / plugged, cleaned, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-75.2; Cal-1174; Fr-9; KM-65. Very bold strike with faint red toning on reverse and in obverse legend (rich gold color all over), repaired hole near edge between king's name and ordinal, the only other example at NGC being VF details. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1791 PR, laureate bust, very rare, NGC AU details / bent, ex-Almenara. Janson-75.3.1; Cal-1175; Fr-13; KM-74. Rich gold color with full details, trace of toning on reverse, parts of rims crude (as made, including small chip in edge at top), very low mintage of just 558 coins (which includes the non-laureate bust issue as well). Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1796 PP, rare, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-75.8; Cal-1182; Fr-17; KM-78. Broad flan with full rims, strong luster for the assigned grade (more like softly struck MS in our opinion), with light adjustment marks in centers on both sides. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1797 PP, rare, NGC VF details / plugged, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-75.9; Cal-1183; Fr-17; KM-78. Worn but well detailed, with faint toning on fields, crudely repaired plug at top. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1798 PP, rare, NGC VF 25, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-75.10; Cal-1184; Fr-17; KM-78. Sharp full rims with traces of luster in legends (hence more like softly struck XF in our opinion), the bust clearly re-punched ("doubled-die" error, not noted on label). Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1798 PP, rare, NGC AU details / holed, ex-Almenara. Janson-75.10; Cal-1184; Fr-17; KM-78. Broad flan with choice full rims, lots of luster, fully UNC in our opinion but with crude hole near top. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1799 PP, rare, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-75.11.2; Cal-1185; Fr-17; KM-78. Very lustrous and choice, with full details and rims, just with traces of flattening on highest points that are probably as made and not actual wear. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1807 PJ, rare, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Janson-75.19; Cal-1193; Fr-17; KM-78. Very choice luster and rims, central details on reverse 100% sharp and MS quality but bust slightly weaker, light in color. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1767 JR, hooked 6, six-petaled rosette below shield, rare, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-P8.67b; Janson-58.1.1; Cal-1159; KM-50. 26.70 grams. VF with toning around details, the rims somewhat weak, odd bulge to left of left-hand pillar, this variety rated R in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

BOLIVIA, Potosí, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1768 JR, hooked 6, six-petaled rosette below shield, dot after CAROLUS, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-P8.68b1; Janson-58.2.2; Cal-1160; KM-50. 26.93 grams. XF with deeply contrasting toning, lightly cleaned fields with strange graffito above crown above globes, scarce variety. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

BOLIVIA, Potosí, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1768 JR, normal 6 and 8, four-petaled floret below shield, dot after CAROLUS, very rare, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-P8.68a; Janson-58.2.4; Cal-1163; KM-50. 26.66 grams. VF+ with light, contrasting toning, slightly off-center strike, fields cleaned long ago, this variety rated R2 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

BOLIVIA, Potosí, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1769 JR, fancy 9, no dot after CAROLUS, very rare, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-P8.69a; Janson-58.3.1; Cal-1164; KM-50. 26.82 grams. Well-detailed XF with contrasting toning, lightly hairlined fields from old cleaning, this variety rated R2 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

BOLIVIA, Potosí, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1769 JR, round 9, re-punched 6, no stop after CAROLVS, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-P8.69b; Janson-58.3.6; Cal-1165; KM-50. 26.92 grams. XF+ with choice toning around sharp full details, hints of luster, the fields cleaned long ago. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

BOLIVIA, Potosí, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1770/69 JR, no dot after CAROLUS, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-P8.70a; Janson-58.4.2; Cal-1167; KM-50. 26.42 grams. AVF with deep toning around details, the fields cleaned long ago. Curiously, all known examples of this overdate show a strange IV under the •D following the king's ordinal, which is very clear on this example. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

BOLIVIA, Potosí, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1770 JR, no dot after CAROLVS, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-P8.70b; Janson-58.4.3; Cal-1168; KM-50. 26.85 grams. Choice XF with beautiful rich toning all over, minor natural flaw in rim, minor lamination and some light marks in fields, including a graffito that looks like a Chinese character below the denomination. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1779 PR, NGC MS 62. Janson-63.8.3; Cal-1176; KM-55. Broad flan with uneven rims due to slightly off-center strike, frosty white with luster, traces of die-clashing on both sides. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1786/5 PR, NGC AU 58, finest and only example in NGC census. Janson-63.15.1; Cal-1191; KM-55. Well struck, with minimal wear and hairlines plus luster under light rainbow toning all over, the overdate quite prominent (probably rare). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1818 PJ, NGC MS 61+. Janson-86.8; Cal-1382; KM-84. Bold strike with much luster (particularly on the reverse, the obverse being lightly toned), within the top 9% of examples graded by NGC, parts of rims weak (as made). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, 10 soles monetary medal, 1825, Simón Bolívar / Chuquisaca, NGC MS 64. Fonrobert-9741 var; Burnett-6B. 31 grams. Richly rainbow toned over lustrous surfaces, with an area of surface roughness (as made) below CHUQUISACA but otherwise choice and desirable as one of the most popular medals struck to commemorate the liberation of Upper Peru (modern-day Bolivia) in 1825. Note: The label states "var" in reference to two varieties identified by Burnett based on their edges, but of course the edge on this example is not visible inside the slab. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, 8 soles, 1834 LM, NGC MS 61. KM-97. Frosty white with strong luster, a few light marks and hairlines but clearly MS, parts of rims weak due to centering issues. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, 8 soles, 1839 LM, NGC MS 62, "top pop." KM-97. Choice bold strike (fully detailed) with strong luster, light toning in legends, small dark spot in leaves, currently tied with three others for finest in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BRAZIL, 600 reis, Afonso VI, crowned-600 countermark (1663) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (4th period), with crowned-480 countermark (480 reis, 1643), rare. Gomes-47.03; LMB-12; KM-19.1. 27.32 grams. Exceptionally bold full countermarks (AU) on bottom half of full cross-and-tressure on a very early host (AVF) with bold P-B to left of full but partially flat shield (due to the countermarks), toned in crevices.

BRAZIL, 500 reis, Afonso VI, crowned-500 countermark (1663) on a Lisbon, Portugal, cruzado (400 reis), João IV. Gomes-45.01; LMB-81; KM-36. 21.38 grams. Very deep, bold countermark (XF+) of the rarer variety with 5 instead of S, the host (AVF) with complete legend but weaker inner details (partly due to the countermark), richly toned all over.

BRAZIL, 300 reis, Afonso VI, crowned-300 countermark with retrograde 3 (1663) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 165(?) E, rare, ex-Ponte. Gomes-46.01; LMB-11; KM-18.2. 12.75 grams. Complete countermark (VF) with very strange retrograde 3 (unlisted in any reference) placed in center of cross side of an About Fine host with much flatness but full waves, one full pillar, and bold denomination 4, lightly toned, rusty red oxidation near split in edge. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection.

BRAZIL, 500 reis, Pedro II, crowned-S00 countermark (1688) on a Lisbon, Portugal, cruzado (400 reis), João IV, nova orla type. Gomes-112.01; LMB-102; KM-36. 21.83 grams. Complete countermark (VF) near edge of cross side of an attractively toned AVF host with full details whose rims end before the edge of the coin (tulip edge, like on Spanish colonial 8 reales).

BRAZIL, 500 reis, Pedro II, crowned-500 countermark (1688) on a Lisbon, Portugal, cruzado (400 reis), João IV, nova orla type. Gomes-116.01; LMB-102; KM-36. 22.02 grams. Very bold VF countermark (scarcer variety with proper 5 instead of S) in top-left quadrant of gold-toned AVF host with F interiors from original coin, full tulip edge.

BRAZIL, Minas, gold dobra (12800 reis), João V, 1729/8-M, rare, PCGS VF details / clipped and re-edged. Mald-105.06; Gomes-unl (140 for type); LMB-unl; Fr-55; KM-unl (139 for type). 25.93 grams. Very clear overdate (unlisted in most references), rich gold color, old gouge behind head and some random marks but overall well detailed, just the edge truncated from clipping with diagonal reeding re-applied long ago. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BRAZIL, Rio, gold dobra (12800 reis), João V, 1731-R, first type, PCGS XF details / excessive clipping. Mald-106.08; Gomes-139.09; LMB-197a; Fr-40; KM-140. 23.02 grams. Bold details laced with red toning and traces of encrustation, obviously truncated from clipping but with no loss of legends. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BRAZIL, Minas, gold dobra (12800 reis), João V, 1732-M, NGC AU 58. Gomes-61.06; LMB-288; Fr-55; KM-139. Choice full rims with luster in legends, bold details with light high-point wear, rich gold color. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BRAZIL, Bahia, gold 3200 reis, João V, 1750-B, very rare, NGC AU details / engraved. Gomes-123.11; LMB-132; Fr-52; KM-133. As an odd denomination, any "meia peça" of João V is a great rarity, with only a few examples known for each of a handful of dates, this being the last of the type (João having died mid-year), with minimal luster but nice red toning around strong details (the bust enhanced long ago), also full rims, great opportunity for the type-collector. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BRAZIL, Minas, 960 reis, João, Prince Regent, arms double countermark (1808-10) on a Potosí, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1782 PR, ex-Brameld. LMB-442; KM-240. 26.52 grams. Choice full double countermark (VF) placed far enough from the rim to allow a clear date on the Fine host with lots of old scratches, toned around details (especially on the reverse). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

BRAZIL, Bahia, 960 reis, João, Prince Regent, 1814-B, struck over a Spanish colonial bust 8 reales of Charles IV, ex-Brameld. LMB-399; KM-307.1. 26.54 grams. XF with deep rainbow toning (strongest to left of 960), much under-coin details visible including parts of reverse legend and shield within the globes, partial date (1)79(?) in crown on obverse. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

BRITISH HONDURAS, dollar (6 shillings 1 penny), George III, incuse crowned-script-GR countermark (1810-20) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1773 FM, NGC XF details / harshly cleaned, ex-Brameld. Prid-3; KM-unl (cf 4.1). Bold and deep countermark (not graded on label) on a well-detailed host with striations from old cleaning, lightly toned all over, earlier host than usual for this countermark. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BRITISH HONDURAS, dollar (6 shillings 1 penny), George III, raised crowned-script-GR in oval indent countermark (1810-20) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1818 JJ, ex-Brameld. Prid-2; KM-2. Full but slightly crude countermark (VF) on Fine host with heavily striated surfaces from harsh old cleaning, now toned around details (especially the reverse). Accompanied by NGC tag "Altered Surface." Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

BRITISH NORTH BORNEO, Borneo Company, dollar, Victoria, inverse shield (lion over dhow) countermark (late 1800s) on a Westfriesland, United Netherlands, "rider" ducatoon, 1784, rare, ex-Brameld. Host: KM-127.3. 32.35 grams. VF host with light toning, the deep countermark no less than AU, featuring the coat of arms of the chartered British North Borneo Company in inverse, suggesting an unofficial striking from a printing die, possibly later than the Company's 1880s administration in present-day Sabah, Malaysia. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

CHILE, Santiago, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1806/5 FJ, rare, NGC AU 53, finest and only example in NGC census. Cal-1046; KM-51. Toned over luster throughout, good strike with only light wear, nearly full rims, the overdate manifest as just a bulge at the bottom left of the 6. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1814 FJ, NGC UNC details / harshly cleaned (Colección Val y Mexía Label). Cal-1407; KM-80. Bold strike with full rims, striated obverse from old cleaning with light golden toning throughout. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "volcano" peso, 1822 FI, NGC AU 53. KM-82.2. Choice strike with strong luster in legend and around details, dark rainbow toning on fields, light wear and tiny marks only, popular type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, gold 8 escudos, 1822 FI, NGC AU 58. Fr-33; KM-84. Brightly lustrous in light yellow gold, minor rim-flaws and light bagmarks only, very flashy for this normally heavily circulated type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, gold 4 escudos, 1833 I, rare, PCGS XF40, finest known in PCGS census. Fr-34; KM-87. Good strike and traces of luster despite wear and minor marks per the grade, key date from a tiny mintage of just 321 coins. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, struck in Birmingham, copper 1 centavo, 1835, thick flan, NGC MS 61 BN (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-115. Traces of original color and luster near rims, satin fields with just a few light bagmarks, deep rainbow toning around details on reverse, with sediment in crevices. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, struck in Birmingham, copper ½ centavo, 1835, thick flan, NGC MS 64 BN, "top pop." KM-114. Much original color and luster in legends and around star, the fields dark but practically devoid of any bagmarks, currently tied with one other for finest in NGC census (with two others at the same top grade in RB designation). Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, struck in Birmingham, copper ½ centavo, 1851, high date between small stars, dots on reverse, NGC MS 62 BN. KM-117.1. Even brown color with rather muted luster, faint die-cracks but no marks. Note: The NGC label calls this "rev. legend between stars" in error; it is actually second finest in the census to a single MS 63 properly attributed. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1867, "un peso" variety, NGC XF details / rev cleaned (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Gray toning with notably darker shield, slightly silvery fields on that side, a few small rim-bumps, desirable first year of the long-running "condor" type. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1868, NGC MS 62 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Bright and flashy with luster, a few black speckles in legend and tiny bagmarks, tied with one other for second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 63+. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1869, NGC MS 63 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Bright and flashy with a few small black spots, minor die-cracks, tiny bagmarks, tied with one other for second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 66. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1870/60, NGC MS 61 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Lustrous with splashes of blue color within a generally light gold toning, minimal bagmarks, currently tied with one other for second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 62. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1870/69, NGC MS 62 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Bright with strong luster, light bagmarks only, second highest grade in NGC census. The 70/69 overdate is distinguished from 70/60 (see previous lot) in having a distinct top left loop of a 9 visible behind the 0. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1872, NGC MS 62 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Flashy and bright with luster all over, light bagmarks. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1873, NGC MS 63+ (Colección Val y Mexía Label), ex-Siegel. KM-142.1. Lightly gold-toned (with red on rims) over cartwheel luster, minor die-cracks, minimal bagmarks, second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 64. Pedigreed to the Alex Siegel Collection (stated on label) and to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1874, NGC MS 62+ (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. White with luster, typical bagmarks. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1875/0, NGC AU 55 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Flashy and bright with luster, a bit bagmarked but otherwise very close to MS. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1875/4, NGC MS 62 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Light golden toning over typically strong luster, light bagmarks, second highest grade in NGC census. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1875, NGC MS 64 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Very bright and flashy with luster, typical bagmarks only, very minor natural flaw to left of date, second highest grade in the NGC census. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1875, M on ground, NGC AU 55 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-unl (142.1 for type). Typically lustrous and non-toned, with bagmarks but very little actual wear, scarce variety (unlisted in KM and not noted on NGC label) with engraver's raised M on ground to right of condor's foot. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1875, N-M on ground, NGC MS 61 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Very faintly toned over light luster with streak of dark blue on rim below date, variety with engraver's initials N and M (for Nicolás Meneses) flanking the condor's foot (erroneously listed on NGC label as just M). Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1876, NGC MS 64 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Lightly gold-toned rims encircling brilliant cartwheel luster, a couple faint die-cracks, minimal bagmarks, currently tied with six others for second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 65. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1876, N-M on ground, NGC MS 61 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Bright white with frosty luster, typical bagmarks, scarce variety with raised engraver's initials N-M on ground above condor's foot. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1877/7, NGC MS 61 (Colección Val y Mexía Label), ex-Val y Mexia Collection. KM-142.1. Typically lustrous and lightly bagmarked, faint traces of speckled gold toning, second highest grade in NGC census. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1877, NGC MS 65+ (Colección Val y Mexía Label), finest known in NGC census. KM-142.1. Scintillating cartwheel luster all over with a hint of light gold toning, just a single small bagmark and a couple faint die-cracks, currently the finest of 71 entries at NGC. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1878, NGC MS 65+ (Colección Val y Mexía Label), finest known in NGC census. KM-142.1. Resplendent with cartwheel luster in faint golden tone (stronger on part of rim), minimal bagmarks, currently the single finest of 41 entries at NGC. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1879, NGC MS 65 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Beautifully rainbow toned over strong luster, minor die-cracks, practically no bagmarks, currently tied with one other for second finest in the NGC census. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1880, NGC MS 63 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Deeply rainbow toned with strong blues at rims graduating to golden centers, any bagmarks hidden as a result, only faint traces of die-cracks here and there. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1881, NGC MS 65 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Brilliant cartwheel luster with minor die-cracks but no bagmarks, very faint golden surfaces, currently tied with nine others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 66. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1882/1, NGC MS 64 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Brilliant cartwheel luster with minimal bagmarks on pristine satin surfaces. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1882, NGC MS 65 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Refulgent cartwheel luster with minor bagmarks, a few small matte streaks of light tan toning, second highest grade in NGC census. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1883/2, round-top 3, rare, NGC MS 63 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Cartwheel luster with very faint traces of golden hues, minimal bagmarks, minor die-cracks as expected for a re-used die, this rare overdate listed in KM without values, one of only three in the NGC census (the others being another MS 63 and an MS 64+). Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1883, round-top 3, NGC MS 65+ (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Very strong cartwheel luster with rich reddish toning at rims, minimal bagmarks, second highest grade in NGC census. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1883, flat-top 3 restrike, coin alignment, NGC MS 64 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Strong luster with very faint golden toning, no bagmarks, second highest grade in NGC census. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1884, NGC MS 65 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Bright white with flashy luster, minor die-cracks but almost no bagmarks. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1885/3, NGC MS 63 (Colección Val y Mexía Label), "top pop." KM-142.1. Satin surfaces with brilliant cartwheel luster, minimal bagmarks, currently tied with two others for finest in the NGC census. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1885/4, NGC MS 63 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Blast white with luster on satin surfaces, minimal bagmarks. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1885, NGC MS 63 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Jewel-like rainbow toning over highly lustrous surfaces, with vivid blues at obverse rim, a few minor die-cracks but practically no bagmarks (begs a higher grade or even a "star" designation), second highest grade in the NGC census. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1886/5, NGC UNC details / cleaned (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Scarce overdate with just one other (MS 63) in the entire NGC census, lustrous and bagmarked as usual but with faint surface hairlines on fields. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1886, NGC MS 65 (Colección Val y Mexía Label), "top pop." KM-142.1. Lightly golden-toned over satin surfaces with cartwheel luster, virtually no bagmarks, currently tied with two others for finest in the NGC census. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1889, NGC MS 63 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Brilliant cartwheel luster with golden toning of varying strength (deepest from condor's feet to date), minimal bagmarks. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1890/80, NGC MS 64 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Frosty and bright with luster, minimal bagmarks, currently tied with one other for second finest in the NGC census. Pedigreed to the Whittier and the Val y Mexía Collections (both stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1890/89, NGC AU 58 (Colección Val y Mexía Label), "top pop." Frosty with luster, no wear (begging an MS grade) but with some marks, currently tied with two others for finest in the NGC census. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "condor" peso, 1891, NGC MS 62 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-142.1. Very strong luster with pristine fields devoid of bagmarks (looks at least MS 63), incipient toning on parts of rims. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, pattern 5 pesos, 1927, milled edge, PCGS SP AU details / cleaned, ex-Val y Mexía Collection. KM-Pn49. Lightly toned over muted luster, surface hairlines on both sides. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, 2 pesos, 1927, NGC MS 65+ (Colección Val y Mexía Label), finest known in NGC census. KM-172. Brilliant cartwheel luster with hint of golden color, minimal bagmarks, the sole finest of currently 12 entries at NGC for this one-year type. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, copper-nickel 1 peso, 1933, NGC MS 66 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-176.1. Golden rainbow toning (multi-color reverse) over luster, practically no marks, near top grade of MS 67. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, gold 100 pesos (10 condores), 1962, NGC MS 65. Fr-54; KM-175. Choice luster and minimal bagmarks, interesting stress-lines radiating from centers (AGW 0.5885 oz). Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Copiapó, 1 peso, (1859), inverted shield with proper star, Arabic 1, NGC AU 58 (Colección Val y Mexía Label). KM-2.2. Deep stamps with light golden toning throughout, a desirable near-MS example of a simple uniface issue struck during the occupation of Copiapó in 1859 by Chilean revolutionary Pedro León Gallo Goyenechea. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Chihli, Pei Yang Arsenal, 7 mace 2 candareens (dollar), Kuang-hsü, 34th Year of Kuang-hsü (1908), small letters, NGC UNC details / cleaned. L&M-465C; KM-Y73.2; WS-0644. Fully detailed strike with no marks or wear but somewhat grainy surfaces from cleaning. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Republic, "memento" dollar, Sun Yat-sen, (1927), high six-pointed stars, PCGS MS62. L&M-49; KM-Y318a; K-608; WS-0160. Very bright, silvery surfaces with no toning, typical bagmarks. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Republic, "junk" dollar, Sun Yat-sen, Year 22 (1933), NGC AU 55. L&M-109; KM-Y345; K-623. Light golden tone over luster with faint hairlines but minimal marks. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Szechuan-Shensi Soviet, dollar, 1934, small stars, NGC AU details / cleaned. L&M-891; KM-Y513.5; K-808. Purplish rainbow toning over slightly porous surfaces with bold full details, no weak strike at all (unlike most), variety without hidden "o," sickle blade over hammer handle, and small solid stars on reverse, a premium example of the quintessential Communist crown, one of the most popular Chinese dollars that always attracts strong interest. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Cartagena, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer E below mintmark NR to left (1620s). Restrepo-M45.10; S-C3; Cal-Type 298; KM-3.4. Choice, full, well-detailed shield (with lions and castles transposed) and cross-lions-castles (proper quadrants), with full and clear NRE to left punched over NER but date not visible (1626-29), lightly toned XF, very nice for this type.

COLOMBIA, Cartagena, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer E below mintmark RN to left (1620s), NGC VF 20. Restrepo-M36.2; S-C3; Cal-Type 261; KM-2.4. 13.00 grams. Bold full cross-lions-castles (proper quadrants) and crowned shield (slightly off-center) with full RNE to left, some legend, toned fields, scarce type from 1626-29 only (date not visible). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, cob 8 reales, 1631(?) P, very rare. Restrepo-M44; S-B4; Cal-Type 337; KM-3.3. 23.79 grams. Deeply toned XF details with full cross-lions-castles (quadrants transposed, flat spot in center) and corroded full shield, fairly clear N(R)-P to left and denomination VIII to right, also with clear 163 of date in legend followed what appears to be a 1 but could be a 2, solid flan despite the corrosion.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, cob 4 reales, 1632(?) (P), rare, ex-Lasser, Restrepo Plate. Restrepo-M35.4b; S-B4; Cal-1140; KM-2.2. 13.49 grams. Choice full cross-and-tressure with castles and lions in proper quadrants with faint base of 2 of date near top (not 100% certain), well-detailed but slightly off-center full shield with bold denomination IIII to right (NR-P to left off the flan), most of crown, AXF with some dark spots, edge-crack, singled out in Restrepo (without asserting a date) for the fact that it has a border of dots inside the legend on reverse, a somewhat optional characteristic for this period. Pedigreed to the Joseph Lasser Collection (Ponterio auction of January 2006, with original lot-tag 377) and Plate Coin on page 76 of Jorge Emilio Restrepo's Coins of Colombia (4th edition, 2012).

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, cob 2 reales, 1632 A, rare. Restrepo-M28.15; S-B5; Cal-939; KM-6.1. 6.67 grams. Off-center strike but with choice full cross-lions-castles (proper quadrants) and fairly clear bottom of 32 of date, full shield with NR-A to left, toned VF with peripheral flatness and some slight crudeness.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, cob 1 real, Philip IV, assayer not visible (R, early 1650s), motto P-LV-S, rare, NGC F details / damaged. Restrepo-M24; S-B7; Cal-Type 211; KM-9. 3.45 grams. Bold full pillars with clear motto P-LV-S (Restrepo reverse "a"), good but off-center crowned shield (proper quadrants) with traces of PHILIPPVS to right, messy strike and a bit pockmarked, toned in crevices. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1774 JS, NGC UNC details / damaged, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-73.9; Cal-2040; Fr-36; KM-50.2. Choice luster and full details, just with lots of little pockmarks all over (nothing egregious). Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1778 J•J. Restrepo-61.15; Cal-1697; Fr-39; KM-49.1. 6.72 grams. Bold AU- with luster and red toning at rims, several small dings, part of edge slightly bent.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1798 J•J, with private countermark "LAC" in monogram, rare. Restrepo-89.16; Cal-1393; Fr-56; KM-60.1. 6.51 grams. Well-struck and problem-free XF+ with lustrous fields, weak rims (as made), the AU-grade countermark deeply impressed. For whatever reason, the smaller Colombia gold coins of Charles IV became scarce after around 1796-7, this date and denomination singled out in Restrepo as being rare. The countermark (believed to be from the early 1800s) is also rare, in fact seen on only five coins, all but one Colombian, this being the only 2 escudos, as follows: Madrid ½ escudo 1766 (Aureo & Calicó, April 2009, lot 1169) Bogotá 8 escudos 1795 (Stack's Bowers, May 2023, lot 71243) Bogotá 8 escudos 1819 (Morton and Eden, March 2013, lot 215) Bogotá 8 escudos 1793, ex-Roehrs Collection of U.S. Regulated Gold (Heritage, August 2010, lot 21391) We note with interest that the last-mentioned piece (clipped down to 412 grains) was among U.S. regulated coinage following a 1793 Federal standard, raising the possibility that the countermark may be the hallmark of a goldsmith.

COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV/III), 1789/8 SF, re-punched HISP• ETIND, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-83.1a; Cal-1144; Fr-50; KM-54.2. 3.35 grams. Lustrous XF/AU with weakly struck bust, minor rim-flaw and marks, interesting die-variety. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1805 JT, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-85.32; Cal-1167; Fr-59; KM-56.2. 3.35 grams. Very lustrous AU with weak centers, diagonal planchet-flaw in front of bust, parts of rims crude (as made). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1815 J•F, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-122.17; Cal-1553; Fr-65; KM-64.1. 3.26 grams. XF with softly struck centers, polished surfaces and solder-marks on edge as from prior mounting. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1819 J•F, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-122.25; Cal-1558; Fr-65; KM-64.1. 3.40 grams. Bold AU+ in rich gold color with muted luster, satin fields, light encrustation around some details. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 8 reales-sized proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1808, from the merchant community of Santa Fe de Bogotá, plain edge, no rope, NGC MS 63. Restrepo-18 (p. 130); Fonrobert-8046; Herrera-79; Medina-382. Obverse with armored bust of Charles IV within legend EN AMOR DE FERNANDO VII REY DE ESPANA EYNDIAS.; reverse with crowned cross supported by lions (the original colonial coat-of-arms of Cartagena) within legend EL COMERCIO DE SANTA FE DE BOGOTA SEPTIEMBRE 11 with date *1808* at bottom. Splashy dark rainbow toning over luster throughout, characteristic minor die-flaw in field to right of cross. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 2 reales, Charles IV, 1796 J•J, NGC AG 3, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-80.8; Cal-681; KM-59. Bold full legends with contrasting toning, the centers weakly struck and a bit worn but problem-free, scarce issue, second finest in NGC census behind a single Fine. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Popayán, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1811/0 J•F, NGC XF 45, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-114.2; Cal-896; KM-70.2. Good strike with nearly full rims, lightly toned all over but with dark area in upper-left quadrant of obverse, second finest in the NGC census behind a single AU 55. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1819 F•J, wide-date variety, NGC AU 50, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-113.9a; Cal-935; KM-70.1. Strong luster (more like AU 58 in our opinion) and good strike (slightly off-center obverse), deep rainbow toning on parts of rims, final date of colonial type for this mint. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, bust ½ real, Charles IV, 1796 J•J, recut date, very rare, NGC VF 25, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Toulemonde. Restrepo-unl (cf 77.5); Cal-325; KM-57. Nicely toned over traces of luster, the centers slightly weak (light adjustment marks on reverse) and the rims slightly crude (as made), but with clear 1796/1796 date (unlisted) and faint but certain dot between J's (Restrepo only lists JJ without dot), one of just four known for this date regardless of variety. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ¼ real, 1810/09, rare, NGC XF 45, ex-Becerra. Restrepo-100.4; EMO-160.7; Cal-287; KM-67.1. Very bold strike with full but partially crude rims (as made), deeply contrasting toning, clear overdate, second finest in NGC census behind a single AU 55. Pedigreed to the Becerra Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Cartagena, "imitation cob" 4 reales, "888" date (1814), struck over a previous issue, very rare. Restrepo-119.1; Cal-1029; KM-unl. 6.15 grams. Lightly toned VG with flat areas, off-center strike, old scratches, and holed at top of cross / bottom of pillars, but with important details clear including first 8 of "date" (bold o over o, with bottom o of middle digit also boldly visible, plus bottom curve of final o), "mintmark" L, "assayer" M, and denomination 4, in addition to a full retrograde 4 below cross with full bottom-right lion (quadrants transposed as usual), lightly toned, also with cross from original coin partially visible.

COLOMBIA, Cartagena, copper ½ real, Ferdinand VII, struck over a Cartagena provisional ½ real, no date (ca. 1815), rare, PCGS VF30. Restrepo-108.1; Cal-unl; KM-unl. Nearly full but off-center monogram, bold full cross with clear ½ and ESTA(DO) / DE of the under-coin, dark brown in color with typically slightly granular surfaces and flat areas, particularly rare with a numeric grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá (Cundinamarca), 2 reales, 1821 JF, no BA, stars on reverse, NGC VF details / cleaned. Restrepo-155.5; KM-C5. Good strike and decent grade for this scarce issue (any evidence of cleaning rather irrelevant), with full details despite wear, faint adjustment marks on pomegranate, lightly toned all over. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold 1 escudo, 1825 FM, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-162.6; Sed-3; Fr-72; KM-81.2. 3.23 grams. Beautifully red-toned AXF, the obverse surface slightly grainy (rusty die), with parts of rims rather prominent due to off-center strike. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1827 RR, medal alignment, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-160.7i; Sed-1; Fr-73; KM-84. 1.66 grams. Bold AU+ with spots of reddish toning over muted luster, a few light marks and faint hairlines. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1834 RS, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-160.12; Sed-1; Fr-73; KM-84. 1.66 grams. AU with bright luster around details, light marks, slightly bent. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1835 RS, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-160.14; Sed-1; Fr-73; KM-84. 1.70 grams. Bold AU- with die-clash evidence on slightly off-center obverse, lovely toning (some deep purple on reverse rim), minor marks. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1836 RS, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-160.16; Sed-1; Fr-73; KM-84. 1.66 grams. Lustrous AU+ with traces of purple toning, a few light marks and polished surfaces. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, mint uncertain, tin uniface obverse trial for gold 16 pesos, 1838 (no assayer), ex-JEAS. Restrepo-unl (211 or 212 for type); KM-unl. 6.76 grams. Thin, slightly wavy flan with nice luster and AU+ details, probably rare as the first example we have seen or heard of. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold 16 pesos, 1842 UM, U/M , ex-JEAS. Restrepo-212.14; Sed-unl (19 for type); KM-unl (94.2 for type); Fr-75. 26.90 grams. Lustrous AU with light marks, lamination flaws on reverse, clear U/M in assayer (missing in Eldorado), AGW 0.7596 oz. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold 2 pesos, 1838 RU, PCGS AU details / cleaned, ex-JEAS, ex-Eldorado. Restrepo-202.1i; Sed-10; Fr-76; KM-95. Bold strike with nice luster, crude lamination flaws across bust. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection and to the Eldorado Collection (Stack's Bowers auction of January 2019, lot 42546). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold 2 pesos, 1842 VU, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-202.2; Sed-10; Fr-76; KM-95. 2.57 grams. XF+ with muted luster, rich gold color, crudely plugged hole at top, X-scratch on reverse, scarce. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1837 RS, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-200.1; Sed-8; Fr-77; KM-93. 1.61 grams. Lustrous AU with slightly crude rims (as made), vertical lamination flaw on reverse. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1840/39 RS, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-200.6; Sed-8; Fr-77; KM-93. 1.65 grams. Bold AU with nice luster but lightly cleaned, rich gold color, scarce overdate (rated R in Sedwick). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1844 RS, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-200.12; Sed-8; Fr-77; KM-93. 1.69 grams. Deeply purple-toned AU with luster, light scrape in field behind head, scarce date (rated R in Sedwick). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1846/2 RS, NGC AU 55, ex-Frank Sedwick. Restrepo-200.13; Sed-unl (8 for type); Fr-77; KM-unl (93 for type). Bold strike with lovely splashes of deep purple toning, the clear overdate not mentioned on label nor in Frank Sedwick auction. Pedigreed to the Dr. Frank Sedwick Collection (stated on label) and Sedwick Auction 9, with original lot-tag 263. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1846 RS, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-200.14; Sed-8; Fr-77; KM-93. 1.66 grams. Bold AU with good luster, minor marks and slight rim-damage. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, copper pattern for gold 16 pesos, 1847, DIOS LEI LIBERTAD on edge, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-24 (p. 171); KM-Pn6. 16.00 grams. Deep-brown AU- with minor old nicks, dark toning around details, pattern for the adopted design for the "PESO 25.8064" denomination equating to 16 pesos. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, silver pattern for gold 10 pesos, 1858, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-100 (p. 173); KM-unl. 10.64 grams. XF with decent luster, no toning, light scratches on obverse, center of revers weakly struck, possibly rare (missing in Eldorado). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 2 pesos, 1849, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-203.2; Sed-11; Fr-81; KM-99. 3.21 grams. Well-struck AU with minor marks, muted luster, faint red toning at obverse rim, scarce type struck with denomination stated as PESO 3,2258.G (rated RRR in Sedwick). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Popayán, ½ real, 1841 RU, extremely rare, NGC F details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-178.7; KM-96.2. Defective flan with some details lost to flaws but with clear date and assayer, for which Restrepo says only "three or four known," deeply toned all over. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Popayán, ½ real, 1841 VU/RU, very rare, NGC F details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Toulemonde. Restrepo-178.9; KM-96.2. Low-contrast toning (any cleaning done long ago) and some weak strike (especially the rims)yet with clear date, the V/R over-assayer a bit difficult to see (NGC missed it) but the only possibility for VU according to the Restrepo reference, which says only five are known. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Popayán, ½ real, 1842 UM, very rare, NGC VF details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Toulemonde. Restrepo-178.11; KM-96.2. Bold full details with nice toning (colorful in center of date side), weak rims, clear date and assayer for which Restrepo says only four are known. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ½ real, 1843 RS, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest known in NGC census, ex-Toulemonde. Restrepo-177.9; KM-96.1. Very sharp details including rims, lightly toned over muted luster, minor natural flaw to left of R of REAL, off-center date side, scarce date. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Popayán, ½ real, 1843/1 UM, NGC XF details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Toulemonde. Restrepo-178.12; KM-96.2. Fairly strong details (including overdate, which is scarce) despite natural flan flaws (improper annealing?), the rims crude but bold, lightly toned. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, ½ real, 1846 RS, NGC XF 40, finest known in NGC census, ex-Toulemonde. Restrepo-177.15; KM-96.1. Very deeply rainbow-toned with bold details including rims (except for part of denomination side, which is slightly off-center), typical minor flan flaws. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Mompox, copper 1 mitad token, 1844, José M. Ruiz, rare, NGC AU details / tooled. Henao-COM324-1; Rulau-Bol25. 29 mm. Dark brown with choice details (sunface on obverse, reverse with VALE MITAD / JOSE M. RUIZ / MOMPOS / 1844), several heavy arc-shaped scratches. The city of Mompox is also known as Mompós, as it is spelled on this token. According to Rulau, this token was "struck in the United States to the order of Colombian merchants by a single American die-sinker who utilized old Hard Times tokens as one source of planchets." According to Henao, Ruiz was registered in 1869 as owning an aguardiente distillery and his choice of a radiant sun may have indicated his membership in the Masonic lodge Union Momposina. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1 peso, 1857, NGC AU details / cleaned, "top pop," ex-Toulemonde. Restrepo-198.6; KM-118. Well-detailed strike except for rims, with a few small splashes of rainbow toning over luster, practically no hairlines (tied with one other for finest in the NGC census), the final digit of date re-punched but decidedly not the 7/6 overdate. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1 peso, 1858, NGC MS 62, ex-Toulemonde. Restrepo-198.9; KM-118. Bold strike with strong luster but light bagmarks, lightly gold-toned on rims, currently second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 63. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1 peso, 1863, NGC AU 58, ex-Toulemonde. Restrepo-315.2; KM-139.1. Nice strike and luster with light golden toning at rims, currently tied with two others for finest in the NGC census. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Popayán, ½ real, 1862/48, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Toulemonde. Restrepo-180; KM-unl. Bold and well-detailed strike (including rims, also clear overdate) with light rainbow toning over luster, faint hairlines. As explained in Restrepo, the design of this coin is for the Republic of New Granada (which it was in 1848), but the new date of 1862 places it under the United States of Colombia, under which the denomination would have been ½ décimo instead of ½ real as stated on the coin. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Medellín, bronze pattern for gold 10 pesos, 1873, Barré bust (AB below), ex-JEAS. Restrepo-62 (p. 207); KM-Pn46. 6.37 grams. Light-colored AU with faint traces of original luster in some letters, couple small rim-nicks, several old scratches on obverse that may even be from the time of minting. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 5 pesos, 1864, COLOMBIA, large stars, very rare, NGC VF details / cleaned, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-328.1; Sed-37; Fr-94; KM-148. Bold strike in rich gold color but with lots of tiny marks all over, a highly sought and very rare single-year type (missing in Norweb and Hammel) lacking ESTADOS UNIDOS in legend. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Medellín, brass pattern for gold 2 pesos, 1871, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-8 (p. 206); KM-Pn32. 2.04 grams. Light brassy color with some original luster, fully detailed XF. Restrepo calls this pattern "gilt copper," while KM calls it simply copper, but XRF testing on this piece shows 82% copper and 16% zinc (a typical ratio for brass), with less than 0.25% gold (hence traces of gilding are possible). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 2 pesos, 1871, nice effigy, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-326.1; Sed-34; Fr-106; KM-A154. 3.23 grams. AU details with reddish toning in crevices, typically grainy surfaces as struck from rusty dies. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 2 pesos, 1871, thicker effigy, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-326.2; Sed-34; Fr-106; KM-A154. 3.21 grams. Bold AU details with slightly grainy surfaces as struck from rusty dies, very light toning. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 1 peso, 1872/1, condor reverse, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-324.1; Sed-unl (31 for type); Fr-unl (cf 108); KM-unl (157.1 for type). 1.60 grams. Problem-free AU with typically grainy surfaces from rusty dies, uncommon overdate (missing in Eldorado). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1872, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-322.2; Sed-32; Fr-109; KM-157.2. 1.81 grams. Lustrous AU with hairlines on obverse from cleaning, somewhat crude rims (as made). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 1 peso, 1872, arms reverse, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-323.1; Sed-30; Fr-107; KM-156. 1.60 grams. Bold AU with rather thick rims, slightly grainy surfaces (as usual), faintly red-toned, one-year type. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 1 peso, 1873/2, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-324.2; Sed-31; Fr-108; KM-157.1. 1.64 grams. Lustrous AU with slight lamination flaw on reverse, scarce (missing in Eldorado), rated RRR in Sedwick. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1873, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-322.3; Sed-32; Fr-109; KM-157.2. 1.70 grams. Choice AU+, rich gold color, muted luster, flaw to right of condor, parts of rims slightly crude (as made). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1873, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-322.3; Sed-32; Fr-109; KM-157.2. 1.63 grams. AU with brassy luster, rims slightly crude (as made). Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1874, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-322.4; Sed-32; Fr-109; KM-157.2. 1.63 grams. Bold AU with nice luster, lighter color toward rims, no problems. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1875, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-322.5; Sed-32; Fr-109; KM-157.2. 1.51 grams. AU with matte fields, dark sediment around details, slightly crude rims as usual. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, lead obverse and reverse uniface die trials for 50 centavos, 1886, "Cocobola," unique. Restrepo-unl (cf 16, p. 253); KM-unl. 3.85 grams total. Brightly lustrous UNCs with choice details, thin and fragile but still well preserved, presumably unique trials from the Canadian master hub in the Banco de la República collection mentioned in Restrepo (same unadopted reverse). Collectors of Colombian half dollars are always keen on the "Cocobola" issue that was struck only in 50 centavos, the only collectible date being 1887 (1888 is extremely rare). The nickname "Cocobola" has an interesting origin: The area known as Panama, which after Independence became part of Colombia, often found itself in a state of revolt, and one of the worst was in March 1885, when the Colombian general Pedro Prestan led a revolution in the city of Colón against the regime of Colombian president Rafael Núñez, who was working toward a more centralized and authoritarian Colombian nation, culminating in the abrogation of the "Rionegro" Constitution of 1863 and the formation of the new Republic of Colombia in 1886, in no small part due to the influence and machinations of the First Lady, Soledad Román. Prestan's revolt, ostensibly opposing the involvement of the United States of America in the conflict (the US's interest, of course, being the construction of a canal connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea), employed two Caribbean liberals, the Haitian Antoine Pautricelli and the Jamaican George Davis, to burn down the city of Colón. George Davis, later hanged for this crime, was better known as "Cocobolo." When these first new half dollars of the Republic of Colombia came out in 1887, using the same unpopular reduced fineness (50% silver) that had been ordered by Núñez in 1885, but also with the portrait of his wife, his opponents took the opportunity to mock the use of Soledad's portrait on the coins and recall the Panamanian revolt by nicknaming the coins "Cocobola" (feminized version of Cocobolo). Accompanied by NGC "ineligible type" tags.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 10 pesos, 1924, mintmark B to left, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-456.2; Sed-56; Fr-112; KM-202. 16.02 grams. UNC with hairlines and bagmarks, cartwheel luster, AGW 0.4710 oz. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 5 pesos, 1917, medal alignment, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-453.2i; Sed-51; Fr-110; KM-195.2. 7.94 grams. Slightly grainy AU- with surface hairlines, scarce date (rated R in Sedwick), AGW 0.2355 oz. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 5 pesos, 1920, mintmark A to right, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-454.9; Sed-53; Fr-113; KM-201.1. 7.93 grams. Lustrous MS with minimal bagmarks, AGW 0.2355 oz. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Medellín, gold 5 pesos, 1924, large 4 in date, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-455.2; Sed-54; Fr-115; KM-204. 7.95 grams. UNC with slightly grainy obverse, nicely lustrous reverse, light yellow color, AGW 0.2355 oz. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 2½ pesos, 1919, no mintmark, ex-JEAS. Restrepo-451.1; Sed-49; Fr-114; KM-200. 4.17 grams. AU with weak condor, matte fields, interesting die-clash visible on obverse, AGW 0.1177 oz. Pedigreed to the JEAS Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, copper-nickel 50 centavos, 1921-RH, Lazareto, NGC MS 63, finest and only example in NGC census, Restrepo Plate (stated on label), Yepes Plate. Restrepo-417; KM-L13. Choice luster and faint rainbow toning, unique grade, the largest denomination of the finest denomination set in existence (see next four lots). Plate Coin on page 238 of Restrepo's Coins of Colombia (4th edition, 2012) and on page 126 of Lepra y Coleccionismo en Colombia (2011), by Andrés Yepes Pérez. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, copper-nickel 10 centavos, 1921-RH, Lazareto, NGC MS 64, finest and only example in NGC census, Restrepo Plate (stated on label), Yepes Plate. Restrepo-378.1; KM-L12. Cartwheel luster with very faint toning (couple small dark spots), unique grade, the second largest denomination of the finest denomination set in existence (see previous lot and next three lots). Plate Coin on page 223 of Restrepo's Coins of Colombia (4th edition, 2012) and on page 124 of Lepra y Coleccionismo en Colombia (2011), by Andrés Yepes Pérez. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, copper-nickel 5 centavos, 1921-H, Lazareto, NGC MS 65, finest and only example in NGC census, Restrepo Plate (stated on label), Yepes Plate. Restrepo-369.1; KM-L11. Scintillating cartwheel luster, no flaws or marks, with very faint colorful toning, unique grade, the middle denomination of the finest denomination set in existence (see previous two lots and next two lots). Plate Coin on page 219 of Restrepo's Coins of Colombia (4th edition, 2012) and on page 122 of Lepra y Coleccionismo en Colombia (2011), by Andrés Yepes Pérez. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, copper-nickel 2 centavos, 1921-RH, Lazareto, NGC UNC details / spot removals. Restrepo-355.1. Bold strike with strong luster, three small areas in obverse field where dark spots were buffed out, still exceptional grade and part of the finest denomination set in existence (previous three lots and next lot). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, copper-nickel 1 centavo, 1921-RH, Lazareto, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, Restrepo Plate (stated on label). Lightly toned over muted luster, small marks and faint hairlines, unique grade, the lowest denomination of the finest denomination set in existence along with the previous four lots. Plate Coin on page 211 of Restrepo's Coins of Colombia (4th edition, 2012). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold proof 300 pesos, 1968-B, Eucharistic Congress, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo (Colección Val y Mexía Label). Restrepo-p. 264; Sed-59; Fr-119; KM-233. Typical mirrored proof with only the slightest evidence of contact, AGW 0.3733 oz. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree counterstamp (Type III, 1845) on a Cuba (Trinidad / Santiago / Principe) 2 reales lattice countermark (1841) on a Madrid, Spain, bust 2 reales, Charles IV, 1808 AI, NGC VG 8 (c/s VF weak). KM-44. Both the counterstamp and countermark in center and clearly visible, as is the host date and mintmark and assayer, all nicely toned, interesting triple-country issue in numeric grade (rare thus). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree counterstamp (Type III, 1845) on a Madrid, Spain, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1819 GJ, NGC F 15 (c/s XF standard). KM-41. Great full counterstamp located near top of coin with associated edge-split, nicer host than usual with bold details and contrasting toning. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, 2 reales, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type V) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1691 VR, ex-Ponte. KM-unl (cf 54). 6.46 grams. Choice full counterstamp VF on VG host with fortuitously full and bold 1691 date in legend (earlier host than usual, missing in KM as a result), richly toned all over. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection.

COSTA RICA, 2 reales, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type V) on a Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, 1706 R, ex-Ponte. KM-55. 6.07 grams. Excellent full counterstamp (XF, fully detailed) in center of unusually round cob host (Fine) with clear date below cross, all three assayers and two mintmarks, nicely toned but with small hole near edge. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection.

COSTA RICA, 1 real, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type IV) on a Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer not visible, rare, ex-Hubbard. KM-unl (cf 47). 2.70 grams. Nearly full counterstamp (VG) on a very early host not listed in KM (about 300 years' difference!) with some clear legend but rather worn (Fair), nicely toned, small hole near edge, possible old solder-mark on shield side. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag.

COSTA RICA, 1 real, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type IV) on a Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O to right, mintmark oM to left, rare, ex-Hubbard. KM-47. 2.52 grams. Bold full counterstamp (AVF) near center of rather early host (about 175 years' difference) in Fair grade with assayer barely visible, three small holes at edge (two edge-cracks), nicely toned. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag.

COSTA RICA, gold 1 escudo, double lion countermark (Type VI, 1849-57) on a Central American Republic 1 escudo 1847 JB. Fr-4a; KM-84. 3.10 grams. Nice AXF host with deep double countermark (XF/VF due to concavity), attractively contrasting toning and sediment around details, no problems.

COSTA RICA, 50 centavos, "lion" double countermark (Type VII, 1889) on a Bogotá, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1871. KM-134.1. 12.32 grams. Bold and fully detailed AU countermark with contrasting toning, the host VG+ but with clear devices.

COSTA RICA, San José, gold 20 pesos, 1873 GW, very rare, NGC UNC details / cleaned. Fr-17; KM-119. Bold strike with luster, rich gold color, some hairlines and rim-bumps but overall a very desirable example of this one-year type, a classic Latin American rarity with an estimated mintage of just 100 coins that were all believed to have been presented to dignitaries and friends of Costa Rican President Tomás Guardia Gutiérrez (as related in Historia de las monedas de Costa Rica [2004], by Jorge Murillo), who commissioned the dies from German engraver W. Kullrich. Fewer than fifteen pieces are known to exist today, with nine offerings in the past twenty years (including Eliasberg and Caballero), the last being an MS 63 sold in Sedwick Auction 34 (lot 1251) for $150,000, plus three offerings prior in 1982-89 (Hammel, etc), most of them slightly mishandled but all touted as once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to acquire this important rarity. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, San José, gold 10 pesos, 1870/50 GW, PCGS AU50. Fr-11; KM-unl (115 for type). Decent luster and rich gold color but with light marks and high-point wear, the illogical overdate fairly clear but not mentioned on label and apparently a relatively new discovery (first noted publicly in 2023). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, San José, gold 5 pesos, 1873 GW, denomination "5," NGC UNC details / cleaned. Fr-18; KM-118. Bold details with only the faintest of hairlines on fields, rich gold color, interesting vertical die-crack through 7 of date. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, struck at the Philadelphia mint, gold 2 colones, 1916, NGC MS 64. Fr-22; KM-139. Very bold strike with satin fields, very light in color. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CUBA, struck at the Gorham Mint, "souvenir" peso, 1897, Type II (star below baseline of 97), NGC UNC details / obv cleaned. KM-XM2. Lustrous with light bagmarks only, the bust faintly hairlined. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CUBA, struck at the Philadelphia mint, proof "star" peso, 1916, very rare, PCGS PR62. KM-15.1. Brilliantly lustrous reverse, more muted on obverse but with lovely blue toning at rim, very few marks for the grade, from a small mintage of just 50 pieces, key date of the series. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CUBA, struck at the Philadelphia mint, "ABC" peso, 1938, NGC MS 62. KM-22. Resplendent with cartwheel luster, tiny bagmarks only (begs a higher grade). Please use this link to verify the certification number

CUBA, Havana mint, proof pattern 10 pesos, 1995, World Cup France 1998, extremely rare, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo, finest and only example in NGC census. Aledón-unl; KM-unl. Virtually flawless cameo showing a design of togate Greeks with horses in front of a giant soccer ball, apparently an unapproved design (not issued), one of only two minted in silver in addition to a single uniface trial in brass. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CUBA, Havana mint, proof error 10 pesos, 1997, Traditional Cuban Dance - rumba, nine medallions on reverse, extremely rare. Aledon-726 var; KM-625 var. 27.30 grams. Ultra Cameo Proof with no marks that we can see and only the tiniest of flaws, an error strike showing nine medallions on reverse instead of twelve arms (as adopted) for the twelve Latin American countries that participated in this mintage series (Ibero-American Series III - Dances and Traditions), estimated mintage of just eight coins with this error.

CUBA, Havana mint, proof 10 pesos, 2006, 500th Anniversary of the Death of Christopher Columbus, extremely rare, NGC PF 67 Ultra Cameo. KM-unl. Typical mirror proof with just a faint rub on the tip of the nose, currently among just three at NGC (tied with another for second finest behind a single PF 68). This commemorative coin marking the 500th anniversary of the death of the navigator and discoverer of the island of Cuba, Christopher Columbus, was officially struck by the Cuban Mint and released for one day before being withdrawn, as it was mistakenly issued without prior approval from the Central Bank of Cuba (hence not listed in any numismatic reference). Only six examples in silver and eleven in nickel were sold to collectors on the day of release, and these are the only pieces known on the market today. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CUBA, Havana mint, bi-metallic uniface trial 1 peso, 1992, Bartolomé de las Casas, extremely rare, NGC MS 64. Aledón-PPV11; KM-unl (392 for regular strike). With same obverse design as the nickel-bonded steel regular issue but with MUESTRA LATON ("brass trial") on reverse and struck on a planchet consisting of a brass ring around steel center, lustrous and interesting, from a very small mintage of just ten coins (with just four entries at NGC). Please use this link to verify the certification number

SANTO DOMINGO, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Early Series," assayer F to left, mintmark backwards-S to left and P to right, PLV between pillars, extremely rare, NGC AU 55, "top pop." Downing/Rudman type 4R.17; S-SD1; Cal-141. 13.53 grams. Lustrous and beautifully toned (mostly deep blue but with some golden highlights), struck on a very large flan with 100% full legends and near-perfect inner details save for slight doubling at top of shield, minor edge-split as made, the pillars side struck slightly off-center, overall exceptional condition, which is extremely rare for this series. Although not unusual for this series, note the misspelling of INDIARVN and the use of a retrograde S in REGIS. This is the only example of its type. While unique as a whole, each side of the coin is known in other combinations. What is unusual is the quality, both in striking and in preservation, as many are salvaged and only one other is graded at this top figure of AU 55 (none in MS). The reader should pause and consider the rarity of this series, which began just after the Mexican Charles-Joanna "Early Series" (which it resembles) but is far rarer, cruder, and more elusive on the market due to strong private collector demand. Also consider that the 4 reales is the largest collectible denomination for this mint. The present example is not just a coin for a specialist but a trophy for anyone who wants the best and rarest. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 1997 (lot 1488), Plate Coin on page 37 (coin 27) of Paoletti's 8 Reales Cobs of Potosí (3rd ed, 2016) and on page 81 of Downing/Rudman's The Charles & Joanna Silver Coinage of Santo Domingo, 1542-1552 (2023). Please use this link to verify the certification number

ECUADOR, Quito, 8 reales, MDQ countermark (1831) on a Bogotá, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 8 reales, 1821 JF, rare, PCGS VF details / scratch. Restrepo-157.4s; KM-10. Bold full countermark on a higher-grade host than usual, with full details, even traces of luster, spotty dark toning (including around an area of bright copper at reverse rim), old scratches here and there, popular as effectively the first "crown" of Ecuador. Please use this link to verify the certification number

ECUADOR, Quito, gold 8 escudos, 1855/2 GJ, PCGS MS61, finest known in PCGS census. Seppa/Anderson-101; Fr-8; KM-34.1. Very rich gold color with decent luster and near-perfect details (slightly soft in Bolívar's hair and in the coat-of-arms), problem-free and very choice quality for this scarce and popular type, bettered by just two coins in the NGC census at MS 62 and MS 63. Please use this link to verify the certification number

ECUADOR, Quito, ¼ real, 1842 MV-S, very rare, PCGS XF details / cleaned. Seppa/Anderson-EC2; KM-26; EMO-2703.1. Patchy dark toning around details, the fields perhaps a little shiny but somewhat typical for debased silver, overall a desirable example of this first date of issue. Please use this link to verify the certification number

ECUADOR, Quito, ¼ real, 1856 GJ, NGC MS 66. Seppa/Anderson-13; KM-36; EMO-2712. Brilliantly lustrous with partially crude rims (as made), also with lots of small die-cracks but very choice condition (near top grade). Please use this link to verify the certification number

EL SALVADOR, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1869) on a Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Early Series," assayer R (Gothic), extremely rare, ex-Hubbard. KM-50; host: Nesmith-3 for type; Cal-60; S-M1. 2.20 grams. Full but crude countermark (Fine) deeply impressed in center of extremely early host (over 300 years' difference!) in only Fair grade, crude and holed, also nicely toned, possibly unique combination, the host coin quite rare in its own right. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag.

EL SALVADOR, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1869) on a Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O to right, mintmark oM to left, rare, ex-Hubbard. KM-51. 2.58 grams. Weak but recognizable countermark (Fine, possibly a contemporary counterfeit) on shield side of a fairly well-detailed host (Fine) that is remarkably early (struck about 300 years before the countermark), full cross and shield, clear O to left and oM to right, nicely toned. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag.

EL SALVADOR, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1869) on a Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip III, assayer D/F (ca. 1618), rare, ex-Hubbard. KM-unl (cf 51). 3.06 grams. Uneven countermark (Fine) on cross side of an equally unevenly struck host (partially flat, otherwise VG, also a type not listed in KM) with very bold full oMD/F, most of shield, nearly full cross, nicely toned. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag.

EL SALVADOR, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1869) on a Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1730 R, rare, ex-Hubbard. KM-unl (cf 51). 2.98 grams. Very weak countermark (AVG) on off-center cross side of About Fine host (the type not listed in KM) with full date and oMR on a triangular flan, nicely toned. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag.

FRENCH INDOCHINA, struck in Paris, perforated trial strike 1 piastre, 1931, number 61 (stamped), extremely rare, PCGS SP58. Lec-306; KM-unl. Lustrous with bold details, no toning, very neatly punched perforations in square, semicircle, and circle shapes (two each), a fascinating issue from a one-year series of patterns and trials, the latter of which were officially examined for quality and then canceled by cutting or perforation, as seen here, thereafter typically destroyed. Only 23 trials are still known to exist, nine of which are perforated, this one clearly stamped to right of neck as the 61st trial strike. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GREAT BRITAIN, London, England, sixpence, George II, 1746, with LIMA below bust, PCGS MS65. Sp-3710A; KM-582.3. Highly lustrous under a veneer of rainbow toning with some speckles and darker at rims, a popular type commemorating the capture of tons of Spanish Peruvian silver and gold on the French ships Louis Erasmus and Marquis d'Antin in the North Atlantic by English Captains Morecock and Talbot on their privateer ships Duke and Prince Frederick (not, as commonly told, related to Commodore Anson's successes in the Pacific), second highest grade in PCGS census (with only one higher at NGC). Please use this link to verify the certification number

GREAT BRITAIN, London, gold half guinea, George III, 1813, NGC MS 64. Sp-3737; Fr-364; KM-651. Choice strike with strong luster throughout, faint surface flaw in front of neck, virtually no marks, among the top 20% graded by NGC. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GREAT BRITAIN, Bank of England, dollar (4 shillings 9 pence), George III, bust in oval indent countermark (1797) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1793 FM, PCGS MS61 (c/m UNC detail). Sp-3765A; KM-634. Deeply rainbow toned all over, with much underlying luster, particularly deep and pristine countermark, choice grade for this popular issue. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GREAT BRITAIN, Bank of England, dollar (4 shillings 9 pence), George III, bust in oval indent countermark (1797) on a Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1793 IJ, PCGS AU53 (c/m AU detail). Sp-3765A; KM-638. Very bold and deep countermark on an attractively toned host with traces of remaining luster, popular type in above average grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GREAT BRITAIN, Bank of England, dollar (4 shillings 9 pence), George III, bust in oval indent countermark (1797) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1796 FM, NGC VF details / cleaned (c/s XF strong). Sp-3765A; KM-638. 26.78 grams. Slightly off-center strike with even gray toning over lightly marked surfaces, the countermark deep and well detailed. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GREAT BRITAIN, Bank of England, half dollar, George III, bust in oval indent countermark (1797) on a Madrid, Spain, bust 4 reales, Charles IV, 1794 MF, PCGS AU50 (c/m AU detail). Sp-3767; KM-622.1. Choice full countermark on a nicely toned host with underlying luster, light high-point wear only, a good bit scarcer than the popular dollar with the same countermark. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GREAT BRITAIN, Birmingham (Soho) Mint, Bank of England dollar (5 shillings), George III, 1804, PCGS MS62, ex-Salton. Esc-1925; Sp-3768; KM-Tn1. Prooflike luster and details with gorgeous splashy rainbow toning all over, bearing visible appeal far beyond its assigned grade. Pedigreed to the Salton Collection (Stack's Bowers auction of January 2023, lot 26439), stated on label. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GREAT BRITAIN, London, gold 2 pounds, Edward VII, 1902, PCGS MS64, ex-Terner. Sp-3967; Fr-399; KM-806. Rich gold color with choice cartwheel luster, lovely orange toning at rims, near top grade (within the top 15% of examples graded by PCGS). Pedigreed to the Terner Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

GREAT BRITAIN, London, gold proof 2 pounds, George V, 1911, PCGS PR65 Cameo. Sp-3995; Fr-403; KM-821. Mirror fields with light original die-polish lines, tiny carbon spot and maybe one bagmark in evidence, rich gold color throughout. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, 2 reales "moclón," crown countermark (1662) on a Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales mule with 4R obverse, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-4 to left, P-oD to right, unique, ex-Richard Stuart, ex-Ponte. Pérez Longo-Type B; KM-unl (cf B1.1). 6.00 grams. Nearly full but unevenly punched countermark (VF) on a well-detailed host (Fine) with toned fields, sediment in crevices and inside a small edge-crack, the obverse design clearly from a 4R die but the reverse 2R-sized (also a 2R-sized flan, about half the thickness of a 4R, possibly also lightly shaved on the edge long ago), a typical muling seen on Lima gold cobs of the 1750s but in this case unique for its type and also the only known example of a 4R-design moclón, probably qualified for countermarking in its time simply by weight without considering its design details. Pedigreed to the Richard Stuart Collection and to the Luis R. Ponte Collection.

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1755 J, large J, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-G8.55; JP-8R23a; Cal-431; KM-18. Deep rainbow toning around rims, some high-point wear and marks in fields. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1757 J, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-G8.57; JP-8R25; Cal-434; KM-18. Lustrous and clearly high grade with colorful toning, surface hairlines, weak rims (as made) with natural flaw a 9 o'clock on shield side. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1758 J, no abaci below crowns atop pillars, NGC XF details / obv scratched, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-G8.58b; JP-8R26b; Cal-436; KM-18. Bold strike with deep rainbow toning, old scratch below Q. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1758 J, no abaci below crowns atop pillars, large space between 7 and 5, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-G8.58b; JP-8R26b; Cal-436; KM-18. 26.77 grams. Lightly toned AXF with old hairlines, adjustment marks on shield, subvariety not mentioned in references with misaligned date (the 5 very close to the 8). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1761 P, with abacus below crown atop right pillar, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-G8.61a; JP-8R30; Cal-993; KM-27.1. 26.69 grams. Attractively rainbow-toned VF with some hairlines, slightly off-center strike, die-break right of center on shield. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1762 P, with abacus below crown atop right pillar, NGC AU details / rev spot removed, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-G8.62a; JP-8R31; Cal-994; KM-27.1. Bold strike, light rainbow toning over luster, a few old marks plus a dark area where encrustation was scraped away from the rosette below the assayer. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1764 P, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-G8.64; JP-8R33; Cal-996; KM-27.1. 26.27 grams. Bold Fine with old solder-mark in center of shield, dark toning and sediment around details for good contrast, light adjustment marks across the 17 of date, rated R in Yonaka but only S in JP. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1765 P, rare, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-G8.65; JP-8R34; Cal-997; KM-27.1. 26.49 grams. Attractively toned Fine with tiny chopmarks on both sides and light graffito below Q, rare key date (R2 in Yonaka, R in JP). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1767 P, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-G8.67; JP-8R36; Cal-999; KM-27.1. 26.42 grams. Deeply toned AVF with small old scrape to left of crown above globes, shield side slightly off-center. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1768 P, inverted N in IND, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-G8.68a2; JP-8R37; Cal-1000; KM-27.1. 26.04 grams. VG with incuse eight-ray sunburst chopmark below QUE, crude mount-mark above that, tan sediment around details, rated as scarce in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800 M, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census. JP-8R66; Cal-893; KM-53. Choice strike with great luster, very faint golden toning, light surface hairlines in obverse fields, the finer of just two MS examples at NGC. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Santa Ana Grande (El Salvador), 1 real proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1808, rare, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census. Grove-F154; Herrera-77; Medina-380; JP-Med39; Cal-647. Typical obverse design with bust of Charles IV but legend of Ferdinand VII, reverse with POR / SU LEAL / AYUNTA / MIENTO / •1•R•. Lightly toned over ample luster, good strike except for weak rims and natural law on R of POR. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA (Central American Republic), Guatemala City, 8 reales, 1846/2 AE/MA, Z/S in CREZCA, NGC AU 58. KM-4. Lustrous date side, the tree side richly rainbow toned, desirable grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 8 reales, sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1728 M. KM-97.1. 23.88 grams. Full and bold countermark (VF) inside upper-right quadrant of host's full cross-lions-castles with clear assayer M to right, full pillars on other side with clear date, toned Fine+, somewhat scarce without a hole.

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 8 reales, sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on a Guatemala cob 8 reales, 1753 J. KM-102. 26.74 grams. Choice full countermark (XF) over right globe on Fine host with clear date, faint toning, no hole (rare thus).

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 4 reales, sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839, contemporary counterfeit) on a Lima, Peru, cob 4 reales, 1692 V, rare, ex-Ponte. KM-90.1. 13.53 grams. Bold full countermark (XF, imitation counterfeit) over top-left quadrant of host's full cross-lions-castles with L to left, V to right, and 92 date below, also nearly full pillars-and-waves with clear second date and both mintmarks, toned Fine with small edge-crack. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection.

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 4 reales, sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839, contemporary counterfeit) on a Lima, Peru, cob 4 reales, 1727 M, rare, ex-Ponte. KM-90.2. 13.10 grams. Full but crude VF countermark (imitation counterfeit) inside bottom-right quadrant of host's full cross-lions-castles, full pillars with bold date and both assayers, flat peripheries, toned Fine. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection.

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 4 reales, sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839, contemporary counterfeit) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1712 Y, rare, ex-Ponte. KM-85.4. 12.50 grams. Very deep but crude countermark (AVF, imitation counterfeit) inside top-left quadrant of host's nearly full cross with assayer Y to right, most of (doubled) pillars with clear date, toned About Fine with flat peripheries. We note that the KM reference lists only this date, perhaps just this coin, whereas other dates are known for the type (next lot, for example). Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection.

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 4 reales, sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839, contemporary counterfeit) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1731 M, rare, ex-Ponte. KM-unl (85.4 for type). 12.73 grams. Full but crude Fine countermark (imitation counterfeit) inside bottom-right quadrant of host's off-center cross with clear date below, full pillars with clear second date on other side, lightly toned Fine+ with flat peripheries. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection.

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 4 reales, sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1762 V-Y, ex-Ponte. KM-85.6. 13.08 grams. Full but shallow countermark (VF) inside VF host's choice but off-center cross-lions-castles with partial date below, good full pillars with bold date, both assayers clear, edge-splits. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection.

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 4 reales, sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839, contemporary counterfeit) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1773/2 (V-Y), rare, ex-Ponte. KM-85.6. 13.20 grams. Crude but full VF countermark (imitation counterfeit) inside upper-left quadrant of AVF host's nearly full cross (over-sized), clear date above waves on other side (final year of cobs), lightly toned, with stripped rectangular hole at edge. Pedigreed to the Luis R. Ponte Collection.

GUATEMALA, struck at the Philadelphia mint, gold 20 quetzales, 1926, PCGS MS63. Fr-48; KM-246. Rich gold color, bold strike with cartwheel luster, a modicum of bagmarks, popular one-year type in choice, near-top grade (just nine finer at PCGS among nearly a thousand entries). Please use this link to verify the certification number

HAITI (under France), Le Cap, 1 escalin, anchor countermark (Type 1, 1781) on a trimmed/rounded Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip V, assayer not visible, very rare, NGC PO 1 (c/s VF strong). KM-unl (cf 8.1). 2.24 grams. Bold full countermark near edge of host's obverse (part of shield visible, also some cross on other side), attractively toned, rather close to official weight of 2.355 grams (most are further trimmed), unlisted in KM with this host, also remarkable as the lowest possible "straight grade"!. Please use this link to verify the certification number

INDONESIA, Madura Island (Sumenep), 1 real batu, two different flower countermarks (ca. 1814) on a Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1731 F, ex-Hubbard, ex-Ponterio. KM-197. 26.42 grams. Broad-flan host (toned VF) with flat peripheries and plugged hole at one end but good full cross-lions-castles and clear date outside of full oMF to left of off-center shield, some old scratches, both of the countermarks on the cross side. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag, and to the Ponterio auction of May 1988 (lot 221).

INDONESIA, Madura Island (Sumenep), ½ real batu, Malay Arabic "Sumenep" and Hijri date "230" countermarks on a Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer R (1729-30), ex-Hubbard. KM-196.1. 13.10 grams. Both countermarks strong (VF+) outside of nearly full cross on rectangular AVF host, neatly holed at one end, clear oMR. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection, with his tag.

ITALIAN STATES, Naples, 1 tari, Charles II, 1685 AG-A. KM-104. 5.61 grams. Highly lustrous AU+ with no marks or problems, very flashy.

ITALY, Rome, gold 100 lire, Vittorio Emanuele III, 1931, Anno IX, NGC MS 65. Fr-33; KM-72. Stunning cartwheel luster, practically no marks, near top grade (highest being MS 66) and among the top 6% in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

JAMAICA (British Administration), 6 shillings 8 pence, George II, GR double countermark (1758) on a Lima, Peru, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1759 JM, NGC XF details / mount removed (c/s XF strong), ex-Brameld. KM-4.4. Very lightly toned over lustrous surfaces that are slightly grainy (presumably from jewelry use), the countermarks, incorrectly identified as a Mexico host coin on part of slab label, overall a decent example of a popular issue. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

JAMAICA (British Administration), 10 pence, George II, GR countermark (1758) on a Lima, Peru, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1758 JM, PCGS G details / cleaned (c/m VG detail). KM-3. Well worn but fully recognizable and with host date still visible, toned in crevices. Please use this link to verify the certification number

JAPAN, Edo mint, lot of sixteen gold 2 bu "samurai coins," Mutsuhito (Meiji, 1868-69). Fr-22; KM-C21d. 47.86 grams total. Popular rectangular "samurai coins" (smaller size) made of about 30% gold and 70% silver with Japanese characters and symbols, all XF or so, a few with traces of toning.

JAPAN, Edo mint, lot of twenty-two gold 2 shu "samurai coins," mid-1800s. Fr-34; KM-C18. 35.88 grams total. Popular rectangular "samurai coins" (smaller size) made of about 30% gold and 70% silver with Japanese characters and symbols, all around XF, some with light encrustation and/or toning.

JAPAN, lot of twenty-five 1 bu (ichi-bu) "samurai coins," Tokugawa shogunate (1837-68). KM-C16. 217.44 grams total. Popular rectangular "samurai coins" (larger size), each side with Japanese characters inside box with cinquefoils in the periphery, XF on average, some with light toning.

JAPAN, lot of twenty-five 1 bu (ichi-bu) "samurai coins," Tokugawa shogunate (1837-68). KM-C16. 181.84 grams total. Popular rectangular "samurai coins" (larger size), each side with Japanese characters inside box with cinquefoils in the periphery, XF on average, some with light toning.

JAPAN, lot of twenty-five 1 bu (ichi-bu) "samurai coins," Tokugawa shogunate (1837-68). KM-C16. 217.11 grams total. Popular rectangular "samurai coins" (larger size), each side with Japanese characters inside box with cinquefoils in the periphery, XF on average, some with light toning.

JAPAN, lot of twenty-five 1 bu (ichi-bu) "samurai coins," Tokugawa shogunate (1837-68). KM-C16. 216.89 grams total. Popular rectangular "samurai coins" (larger size), each side with Japanese characters inside box with cinquefoils in the periphery, XF on average, some with light toning.

JAPAN, lot of twenty-five 1 shu "samurai coins," Tokugawa shogunate (1837-68). KM-C12. 47.29 grams total. Popular rectangular "samurai coins" (smaller size), each side with Japanese characters inside dotted borders, XF on average, most with light toning.

JAPAN, lot of twenty-five 1 shu "samurai coins," Tokugawa shogunate (1837-68). KM-C12. 47.22 grams total. Popular rectangular "samurai coins" (smaller size), each side with Japanese characters inside dotted borders, XF on average, most with light toning.

JAPAN, lot of twenty-five 1 shu "samurai coins," Tokugawa shogunate (1837-68). KM-C12. 47.50 grams total. Popular rectangular "samurai coins" (smaller size), each side with Japanese characters inside dotted borders, XF on average, most with light toning.

JAPAN, lot of twenty-five 1 shu "samurai coins," Tokugawa shogunate (1837-68). KM-C12. 47.50 grams total. Popular rectangular "samurai coins" (smaller size), each side with Japanese characters inside dotted borders, XF on average, most with light toning.

JAPAN, Osaka, 1 yen, Mutsuhito (Meiji), Year 22 (1889), NGC MS 61. KM-YA25.3; JNDA-01-10A. Strong luster, minimal marks, faint surface hairlines in fields. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MARTINIQUE, gold 22 livres, 22 over eagle countermark (1805) on an edge-trimmed Brazil (Rio mint) 6400 reis of José I, 1766-R, PCGS XF details / graffiti (c/m AU details). Gordon-Variety A; Fr-2; KM-36. 11.90 grams. Deep countermark on king's neck with luster in recesses, the host only lightly worn but with some x-scratches near edge at about 4 o'clock on the reverse, typically trimmed down around the edge with new engrailing applied (sometime after the countermarking), rich gold color throughout. The "22" countermark, decreed in 1805, was officially applied only to genuine Portuguese gold coins, as the imitation "Joes" were valued at 20 livres instead. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, gold bust 8 escudos, Philip V, 1744 MF, NGC AU 55. Cal-2249; Fr-8; KM-148. Deep, rich-gold color with lovely luster throughout, the reverse slightly red-toned, choice strike and problem-free, with light wear only, a choice example of a scarce and highly sought type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1733 MF, small crown above globes, three mouldings atop pillars, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.33D4; Cal-1439; KM-103. 26.26 grams. Deeply toned VF with buffed-out area below QUE where chopmarks were erased long ago (toned over), scarce second year of production, even scarcer as non-salvage. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734/3 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.34a; Cal-1441; KM-103. 26.79 grams. Bold and attractively toned AU with hairlined fields, die-break on 7 of date along with faint die-buckle running clockwise from there, the 4/3 overdate faint but certain, scarce as non-salvage. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734/3 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.34a; Cal-1441; KM-103. 26.35 grams. Attractively toned, non-salvage AXF, no problems. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.36; KM-103; Cal-1445. 27.03 grams. Well-detailed XF with full rims, various strengths of toning around details with hairlines from old cleaning but clearly non-salvage (and scarce thus). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF, clashed-dies error (rare), ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.36; Cal-1445; KM-103. 26.71 grams. Deeply toned AU with lots of little marks, faint adjustment lines on shield, but quite interesting as having die-clashing evidence on both sides (particularly on pillars side), a rare occurrence for this type. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.37; Cal-1446; KM-103. 26.84 grams. Non-salvage XF or so with attractive gunmetal toning throughout, good full rims as struck on a large diameter flan. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737 MF, smaller flan, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.37; Cal-1446; KM-103. 26.70 grams. Lightly toned, non-salvage XF+ with thin rims from new, smaller diameter, light old hairlines on pillars-side fields. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1738 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.38; Cal-1449; KM-103. 26.87 grams. Bold XF with toning around details, slightly out-of-round flan (as made), scarce as non-salvage. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1739 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.39; Cal-1453; KM-103. 26.85 grams. XF with nice natural toning (non-salvage), hint of luster on fields. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1739 MF, NGC VF 30. Yonaka-M8.39; Cal-1453; KM-103. Very richly toned all over (low contrast), with honest circulation wear only (non-salvage). Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1740/30 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.40a; Cal-1454; KM-103. 26.77 grams. Non-salvage AXF with purplish toning around details, crudely plugged and repaired hole between R and A of VTRA. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1741 MF, NGC MS 63. Yonaka-M8.41; Cal-1458; KM-103. Exceptional grade (within the top 10% graded by NGC), with choice luster on fields and very light toning around details, a choice non-salvage beauty among so many with corrosion. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1741 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.41; Cal-1458; KM-103. 26.86 grams. Well-struck, non-salvage AU- with toning around details, circular graffito in field above crown and small test-cut on shield-side rim, hairlined fields. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.42; Cal-1461; KM-103. 26.79 grams. Bold XF with deep golden toning morphing to blue at rims, very nice aspect for the grade (and scarce as non-salvage). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1743 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.43; Cal-1463; KM-103. 26.64 grams. Sharp, non-salvage AU with luster but somewhat harshly cleaned. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1744 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.44; Cal-1466; KM-103. 26.83 grams. Nice VF+ with spots of deep rainbow toning, no problems. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1744 MF, space between 4's, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.44; Ca-1466; KM-103. Bold strike with sharp details but some light striations on fields, faint gold toning with some darker spots here and there. Note that Yonaka does not distinguish date-spacing due to great variation, but Elizondo does (this example being Elizondo-22). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1745 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.45; Cal-1468; KM-103. 26.78 grams. Deeply toned XF with full rims and nice aspect, no problems. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1746/5 MF, very rare, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.46a; Cal-1469; KM-103. 26.97 grams. Bold AU-, lightly cleaned at some point but with incipient toning at rims, slightly off-center strike, trace of 5 inside the loop of the 6 (rated R2 in Yonaka, who observed only four examples). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1746 MF, with Brahman bull in floral wreath countermark for Nepal(?) on shield side, ex-Brameld. Host: Yonaka-M8.46; Cal-1472; KM-103. Problem-free VF host with nicely contrasting toning, the countermark very full and well-detailed, possibly a private commission or application for validation (the Nepal attribution just a guess based on style), no provenance beyond the collection name, but clearly an old and well-executed countermark, here offered as a genuine coin only (independent review encouraged), an intriguing piece to be sure. Accompanied by an NGC "no decision" label. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1747 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.47; Cal-1472; KM-103. 26.89 grams. Bold AU with nice luster overlain with some light toning, hairlines from old cleaning. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1747 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.47b; Cal-469; KM-103. 26.83 grams. Lustrous AU- with faint golden toning, light hairlines in fields. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1748 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.48; Cal-471; KM-104.1. 26.83 grams. Bold AU- with luster, light rainbow toning with lots of blue at rims, faint hairlines underneath. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1749 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.49; Cal-473; KM-104.1. 26.83 grams. XF with rainbow toning in legends, slightly grainy fields from old cleaning. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1750 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.50; Cal-474; KM-104.1. 26.97 grams. Bold AU with choice rims, traces of luster, faint surface porosity, minor die-cracks. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1751 MF, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.51; Cal-475; KM-104.1. Bold strike, with light golden toning over muted luster, hairlines on fields, tiny rim-flaw. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1752 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.52; Cal-477; KM-104.1. 26.72 grams. Deeply rainbow-toned VF, no problems. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1753/2 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.53a; Cal-478; KM-104.1. 26.75 grams. Off-center AXF with areas of rainbow toning on shield side, particularly some peacock blue at top rim, light marks and hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1753 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.53; Cal-479; KM-104.1. 26.97 grams. Broad-flan AU- with luster but also some marks and hairlines, the pillars side a bit off-center. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754/3 MF, crowns alike, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.54a; Cal-480; KM-104.1. 26.74 grams. Lightly rainbow-toned XF with light marks and hairlines, curious comma-shaped chopmark in field below QUE as circulated in Asia. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754 MF, crowns alike, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.54; Cal-482; KM-104.1. 26.92 grams. Bold XF with strikingly strong contrast from toning around details, light hairlines in fields. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754 MF, dissimilar crowns, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.54c; Cal-485; KM-104.2. 26.90 grams. Non-toned AU with muted luster, hairlines, scarce variety combining an older MF-assayer shield side with a newer pillars side with two different crowns above the pillars. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754 MM, dissimilar crowns, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.54d; Cal-487; KM-104.2. 26.91 grams. XF with attractive toning over muted luster, typical marks and hairlines, light adjustment marks across crown between pillars. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1755 MM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.55; Cal-489; KM-104.2. 26.92 grams. AU- with hint of luster under light toning, hairlines from old cleaning, waxy tan residue around some shield-side details. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1755 (MM), mated with a Mexican Philip V pillar 8 reales reverse to make a cigar lighter, ex-Brameld. 39.67 grams total. The ultimate collectible for the cigar-smoking pillar dollar collector! One side is a 1755 pillars side and the other is the shield side of an earlier type, both in AU grade with deep rainbow toning, with silver ring in between to contain a small amount of lighter fluid, wick at top with rotating cover and flint-wheel (currently not functional but possibly reparable), unique and quite interesting as a numismatic antique. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1756/5 MM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.56a; Cal-490; KM-104.2. 26.92 grams. XF+ with luster but hairlined from old cleaning, with large "3" inscribed above crown and right pillar, very bold overdate. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1756 MM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.56; Cal-491; KM-104.2. 26.91 grams. AU with luster on fields, rainbow toning at rims, some old scratches and hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1757/6 MM, NGC MS 62 (with gold WINGS sticker), finest known in NGC census. Yonaka-M8.57a; Cal-492; KM-104.2. A top-grade beauty with deep rainbow toning over luster throughout, very pretty and appealing on many levels, the overdate manifest as a faint arc above the 7. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1757 MM, closed wings in crown above left pillar, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.57b; Cal-493; KM-104.2. 26.84 grams. Lustrous AU+ with hairlines from cleaning, traces of incipient rainbow toning (mostly at rims). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1758 MM, NGC AU 58, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.58; Cal-494; KM-104.2. Lustrous and choice, with splashes of rainbow toning, a date that does come nice like this. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1759 MM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.59; Cal-495; KM-104.2. 26.99 grams. AU with luster, light hairlines from cleaning, starting to tone at rims. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1760/59 MM, rare, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.60a1; Cal-496; KM-104.2. 26.81 grams. Beautifully rainbow-toned AU- with faint hairlines from old cleaning, die-crack across date (pieces of the under-digits visible, rated R in Yonaka), practically no rims due to flan thickness. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1760 MM, loaded with Asian chopmarks, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.60a; Cal-497; KM-104.2. 26.93 grams. Technically close to AU, with luster and some details quite sharp (no doubt cleaned), but most of the surface covered with dozens of mostly large chopmarks as from extensive circulation in Asia. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1760 MM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.60b; Cal-1073; KM-105. 26.95 grams. Lightly toned AU- with contrasting sediment around details, a few marks and hairlines over subtle luster. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1760 MM, with many clear Asian chopmarks, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.60b; Cal-1073; KM-105. 26.57 grams. XF or so, very lightly toned, with ten distinct but unidentified chops on the pillars side (only) believed to be non-Chinese and more like countermarks in nature (raised inside boxes, etc) but clearly Asian characters. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1761 MM, cross between I and S, old-style support below crown atop left pillar, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.61a; Cal-1074; KM-105. 26.93 grams. Non-toned XF with hairlines and old scratches. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1761 MM, cross below I, old globes with arc below crown, new support on left crown, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-unl; Cal-1076; KM-105. 26.59 grams. Lightly toned VF with Asian graffiti below QUE, old scratches and hairlines, die-crack to right of king's name, desirable to a specialist as apparently a new (and probably rare) variety with shield side of Yonaka-M8.61f (cross below I) but pillars side of Yonaka-M8.61b (old globes). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1761 MM, cross between H and I, new globes, new support on left crown, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.61d; Cal-1075; KM-105. 26.73 grams. AU with deep rainbow toning at rims, old scratches and light hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1761 MM, cross between H and I, new globes with no arc below crown, new support on left crown, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.61e; Cal-1075; KM-105. 26.94 grams. AU with faint rainbow toning over strong luster, light hairlines from old cleaning. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1762 MM, tip of cross between H and I, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.62; Cal-1080; KM-105. 26.75 grams. XF with light toning around details, old hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1762 MF, rounded 6 over old 6, unique, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-unl; Cal-1081; KM-105. 26.73 grams. Polished XF whose date shows a clear rounded 6 (as for subsequent dates) punched over an old-style 6, apparently a unique discovery piece as a new variety not listed in Yonaka, which mentions only a single example of rounded 6 without under-digit (M8.62d1, rated R4), notably with different placement of digits from the current piece (closely spaced), a potentially very important coin for the pillar dollar specialist. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1763/2 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.63a; Cal-1084; KM-105. 26.96 grams. AU with luster, rainbow toning near parts of rims, a bit scratched and lightly hairlined. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1763/2 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.63a; Cal-1084; KM-105. 26.89 grams. XF with contrasting dark toning around details, light marks and old hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1763 MF, rounded 6, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.63c; Cal-1086; KM-105. 26.98 grams. Lightly cleaned AU- with traces of rainbow toning at rims, muted luster. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1763 MM, rounded 6, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.63f; Cal-1085; KM-105. 26.77 grams. Lightly toned XF with old marks and hairlines over muted luster. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1764 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.64; Cal-1087; KM-105. 26.99 grams. AU+ with luster and rainbow toning at rims, some old marks and hairlines, interesting struck-through-fiber error in waves. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1764 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.64; Cal-1087; KM-105. 26.77 grams. AXF with traces of luster and toning around details, hairlines from cleaning, possibly a new variety with what appear to be remnants of an old O between the A and R in the king's name (considering that a variety exists with CAR/CRA). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1764 MF, crown with lower arc above globes, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.64a; Cal-1087; KM-105. 26.95 grams. AU+ with light rainbow toning over luster, old hairlines as usual, uncommon variety for the date. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1765 MF, NGC AU 55. Yonaka-M8.65; Cal-1088; KM-105. Choice rich toning over luster, with a modicum of marks but no hairlines, rather attractive for the grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1765 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.65; Cal-1088; KM-105. 26.96 grams. AU with faint toning, muted luster, hairlines from light cleaning. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1765 MF, crown with lower arc above globes, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.65a; Cal-1088; KM-105. 26.94 grams. Bold AU with some luster and incipient toning at rims despite striated surfaces from harsh cleaning. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1766/5 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.66a; Cal-1089; KM-105. 26.56 grams. XF with spotty dark toning around details, old scratches and hairlines, very clear overdate. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1766 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.66; Cal-1090; KM-105. 26.91 grams. Nice XF+ with attractive, rich toning over old hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1767 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.67; Cal-1092; KM-105. 26.81 grams. AU- with good luster and rainbow toning in legends, some light scratches and the inevitable hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1768 MF, NGC XF 40. Yonaka-M8.68; Cal-1094; KM-105. Very deeply toned (low contrast) with no problems, just light even wear, curious die-doubling on shield side (rarely seen on this type). Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1768 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.68; Cal-1094; KM-105. 26.80 grams. XF+ with attractive rainbow toning in legends, hairlines and a few light marks. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1769 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.69; Cal-1095; KM-105. 26.85 grams. AU- with very light toning over luster, hairlines from old cleaning. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1770/69 FM, rare, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.70d; Cal-1098; KM-105. 26.77 grams. XF with faint toning around details, remnants of luster on lightly hairlined fields, the overdate quite clear (rated R in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1770 MF, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.70; Cal-1099; KM-105. 26.92 grams. AU- with light orange toning over luster on pillars side, dark staining on shield side, hairlines as usual. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1770 FM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.70b; Cal-1011; KM-105. 26.86 grams. AU- with light toning (deeper rainbow colors at rims), softly struck pillars side, hairlined from cleaning. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1771 FM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-M8.71; Cal-1103; KM-105. 26.90 grams. Deeply rainbow-toned AU- with muted luster, sediment in crevices on shield side, some light marks and hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar ½ real, Philip V, 1733 MF, mintmark M•X, NGC F 12. Yonaka-M05.33a; Cal-246; KM-65. Bold strike with contrasting brown toning all over, clearly higher grade in our opinion (VF 25?) with smooth fields and readable PL-VS on ribbons, but among only a handful with numeric grades in any case (none above AU 53), not listed as rare in Yonaka but obviously desirable as an example of the experimental mintmark M•X. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1796 FM, NGC UNC details / rev spot removed. Yonaka-M8.96; Cal-959; KM-109. Highly lustrous, with faint hairlines on obverse, slightly weak date associated with tangential rim-flaw on reverse, a few interior marks on that side that NGC interpreted as spot removal. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1786 FM, NGC MS 61. Yonaka-M2.86a; Cal-679; KM-88.2a. Choice rims with vivid rainbow toning, no marks or hairlines but with rather muted luster, within the top third of NGC-graded examples. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, bust ½ real, Charles III, 1772 FF, NGC AU 53. Yonaka-M05.72a; Cal-194; KM-69.2. Broad flan, somewhat crusty toning with rainbow colors over luster near rim on reverse, this scarce variety most likely an error from 1782 where the engraver punched in a second 7 instead of an 8 for the date, since assayer FF did not start on ½R till 1779. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, gold 8 escudos, 1867 CH, NGC MS 63. Fr-64; KM-383.9. Rich gold color with excellent luster and no more than the usual amount of hairlines in the open fields, also with typical central weakness, currently tied with two others for second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 64. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Guerrero, 2 pesos, 1914, NGC MS 62. KM-643. Typically uneven strike yet with choice full sunface and lustrous centers, minor rim-flaws as usual, a crude but popular revolutionary issue that explicitly states a trace of gold mixed in. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, 1 peso, 1910, "caballito," PCGS MS62. KM-453. Bright and lustrous (no toning) with typical bagmarks, popular type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MYANMAR (BURMA), Mandalay, 1 kyat, Mindon, CS 1214 (1852), lettering around peacock, NGC MS 61. KM-10. Brightly lustrous, with some friction on fields but no more than expected for the grade, minor edge-flaw, lovely design featuring a peacock with fully fanned tail feathers. Please use this link to verify the certification number

NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, gold imitative rose noble, no date (1600-01), NGC MS 63. Fr-277; KM-6. 7.59 grams. Rich gold color with lots of luster on fields, a few spots of red toning, second highest grade in NGC census, a well-detailed and choice example for this type, struck in the Netherlands in imitation of the English hammered gold noble coins from the 1300s-1400s. Please use this link to verify the certification number

NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, gold ducat, 1717, NGC MS 62 (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Akerendam (1725). KM-7.1; Fr-285. From a small group of earlier dates recovered from the Akerendam, this 1717 example in second-highest grade with very sharp full details against satin smooth fields harboring muted luster, the obverse curiously doubled and the reverse with areas of dark encrustation in crevices. From the Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway. Please use this link to verify the certification number

NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, gold ducat, 1729, NGC MS 63 (Shipwreck Blue Label), ex-Vliegenthart (1735). Fr-284; KM-7.1. Broad flan with much luster and bold strike, knight's head slightly crude but otherwise choice in bright yellow gold. From the Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, Netherlands. Please use this link to verify the certification number

NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, "rider" ducatoon, 1785, with eight-point sunburst Asian countermark, ex-Brameld. Delm-1031; Dav-1832; KM-92.1. 30.24 grams. Finely detailed full countermark (AU) with radiant-sun motif resembling Japanese coins of the Meiji era (probably rare) punched in the center of the "rider" side of an AVF host with old scratches (running through the countermark as well, thereby proving its age), toning around details, small rim-flaw (as made). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES, Java, ducaton (taler, daalder), Arabic-script "Jawa" countermark (ca. 1780s) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1773 FM, ex-Brameld. KM-184.1. 26.66 grams. Bold full countermark (VF) with contrasting toning and sediment inside, stamped in front of chin of Fine host (also well toned), a known type that typically gets a good premium. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES, Java, ducaton (taler, daalder), Arabic-script "Jawa" countermark (ca. 1780s) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1773 FM, assayers' initials facing rim, ex-Brameld. KM-184.1. 26.75 grams. Choice bold countermark (VF) in front of mount of VF host with attractive toning, full rims, polished on obverse fields. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES, Java, rupee, Arabic-script "Jawa" countermark (ca. 1780s) on an Indian (Mughal Empire) rupee of the late 1700s, ex-Brameld. KM-unl. 11.34 grams. Bold full countermark (VF) near edge of AVF host with light toning, minor marks, a rare combination using the same countermark as seen on Spanish colonial bust 8 reales like the previous lots. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES, Madura Island, Sultanate of Sumenep, ducaton, Madura star countermark (early to mid-1800s) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1793 FM, ex-Brameld. KM-201.3. 26.71 grams. Full and bold leaf-like countermark (XF, sometimes attributed to Sultan Paku Nata Ningrat [1812-54], who was documented as having commissioned countermarking in 1818-9) in front of chin of VF host with full rims, nice toning around details, polished obverse fields. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

NICARAGUA, struck in London, copper-nickel proof 10 centavos, 1962, incuse B.C.N. on edge, NGC PF 65 Cameo. KM-17.2. Choice mirror proof with faint rosy toning, practically no marks or flaws (hence arguably higher grade), a good companion for the 5 centavos in the following lot. Please use this link to verify the certification number

NICARAGUA, struck in London, copper-nickel proof 5 centavos, 1962, incuse B.C.N. on edge, NGC PF 66 Ultra Cameo. KM-24.2. Deep mirror fields with virtually pristine surfaces, currently tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single PF 67, a good companion for the 10 centavos in the previous lot. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PANAMA, 1 real, incuse "P" countermark on a Seville, Spain (New World issue), 1 real, Ferdinand-Isabel, •*S flanking shield, very rare. Host: López de la Fuente-F8.3.3 var; Cal-unl (Type 73). 3.23 grams. Full and deep countermark (XF) above full shield of VF host with toning in crevices, clear •*S to right and left of shield (listed in López de la Fuente but not in Calicó), full Gothic legends ending in ARAGO D, desirable combination with "efe coronada" host struck for use exclusively in the New World before coins were made in the colonies.

PANAMA, 1 real, incuse "P" countermark on a Burgos, Spain, ½ real, Ferdinand-Isabel, assayer scallop in legend, mintmark B below yoke, very rare. Host: López de la Fuente-E1.2.1.2; Cal-185. 1.61 grams. Bold full countermark (XF) in center of obverse of VF/Fine host with toning on fields, full legend (Gothic) on obverse and most on slightly off-center reverse, the latter with minor porosity.

PANAMA, Panama City, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer oB to left, mintmark AP above denomination IIII to right, very rare, ex-Santiago (1585). S-AP4; KM-4; Cal-517. 11.40 grams. Solid coin despite heavy surface corrosion, nicely toned, with oB to left and mintmark AP to right barely visible, the latter with denomination in Roman numerals below (either IIII or the known error III), most of crown and some legend, the full cross and shield also somewhat doubled, XF details overall. From the Santiago (1585), pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator.

PAPAL STATES, Rome mint, gold 10 scudi, Gregorius XVI, 1837-VII, rare, NGC MS 63. Gig-9; Fr-263; KM-1108. Brilliant, almost prooflike luster with minor marks only, very choice grade (second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64), rarely offered in MS. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PARAGUAY, Asunción, copper 4 centésimos, 1870, NGC AU 55 BN. KM-4.2. Chocolate brown color with some coppery toning, typically slightly crude strike with only light high-point wear, rarer and more desirable than the sharper SHAW issues struck in Birmingham. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PARAGUAY, struck in Buenos Aires, 1 peso, 1889, NGC AU 55. KM-5. Desirable one-year type that represents effectively the only crown-sized issue of Paraguay, this example lightly rainbow toned over lustrous surfaces with only minor marks and hairlines. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1751 J, first bust, NGC MS 61, ex-Voetter, ex-Eliasberg, ex-Almenara. Cal-764; Fr-16; KM-50. Choice strike with ample luster, a modicum of small marks and hairlines but overall a very desirable example for this first year of issue, especially considering its 80-year pedigree. Pedigreed to the Voetter Collection (B. Max Mehl auction of January 1943, lot 287), the Eliasberg Collection (American Numismatic Rarities auction of April 2005, lot 3466), and the Almenara Collection (all stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1752 J, first bust, NGC UNC details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-765; Fr-16; KM-50. Super-sharp full details with brilliant luster throughout, hairlined on fields from cleaning, still quite impressive in quality. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1757 JM, second bust, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-772; Fr-20; KM-59.2. Fully detailed (more like UNC in our opinion) with choice luster all over, no more than typical marks and hairlines. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1759 JM, second bust, NGC AU 55, ex-Almenara. Cal-775; Fr-20; KM-59.2. Well-detailed strike with muted luster, slightly grainy surfaces and with small marks within the confines of the assigned grade, tiny flaw in field behind head (as made). Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1773 JM, mintmark to left, NGC AU 53, ex-Almenara. Cal-1932; Fr-32; KM-82.1. Rich gold color (lightly toned) with luster on fields (especially in legends), full rims, very light wear and hairlines, choice grade for this variety (none in MS at NGC). Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1790 IJ, NGC XF details / obv scratched, ex-Almenara. Cal-1589; Fr-36; KM-92. Lustrous and clearly AU in our opinion but with slightly weak bust (albeit scratched), full rims. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII transitional ("imaginary" bust), 1809 JP, NGC AU details / obv cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1754; Fr-44; KM-107. Highly lustrous and choice in strike (fully UNC or even MS in our opinion) with light hairlines on obverse only, curious S-shaped struck-through-fiber error at top of king's head, slightly off-center strike, scarce and desirable transitional type. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII transitional ("imaginary" bust), 1810 JP, NGC MS 61, ex-Almenara. Cal-1755; Fr-44; KM-107. Highly lustrous, with fully detailed bust, light marks and hairlines only, a couple minor lamination flaws and with faint adjustment marks in shield, very flashy and choice overall. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1812 JP, large bust, NGC AU 55, ex-Almenara. Cal-1758; Fr-48; KM-118. Rare two-year type with large, draped bust of king, rich gold color with muted luster (stronger on reverse), light hairlines and high-point wear. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1813 JP, small bust, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1760; Fr-50; KM-124. Rich gold color, bold full details (arguably UNC) with strong luster, faintly hairlined fields, scarce two-year type with small, draped bust of king. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1821 JP, NGC AU 50, ex-Almenara. Cal-1768; Fr-54; KM-129.1. Good strike with full rims, splashes of rainbow toning over luster, faint hairlines and high-point wear, lamination flaw in bottom of crown, desirable final year of colonial issue from this mint that is somewhat difficult to find in high grade. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Cuzco, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1824 G, NGC AU 55, ex-Almenara. Cal-1745; Fr-55; KM-129.2. Impressively lustrous and well struck, with full rims and no major flaws save for a general unevenness in reverse surface, light hairlines and minor marks, scarce and desirable one-year type. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1751 J, first bust, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-693; Fr-17; KM-49. Rich gold color with minimal luster and light wear but no appreciable hairlines, first date of issue and the beginning of an unprecedented offering of Lima 4 escudos, all of which are rare and seldom offered (the present type, for example, missing in both Eliasberg and Caballero, to name just two important collections) and in many cases represented in the NGC census by only the coins presented in this auction (as is the case with the present lot). Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1759 JM, second bust, NGC AU details / removed from jewelry, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-699; Fr-21; KM-58. Sharply detailed and highly lustrous but with cleaned and lightly marked surfaces, rare type missing in both Eliasberg and Caballero. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1762 JM, first bust, very rare, NGC AU details / bent, obv spot removed, ex-Caballero, ex-Almenara. Cal-1747; Fr-25; KM-67. Rich gold color and fully detailed strike with hints of luster and toning, minor marks and light wear only, long old scratch on bust and with slight bend in flan, a two-year type so rare that Friedberg uncharacteristically gives no values, this coin featured on an entire page in the Caballero catalog, which points out that this ephemeral bust was the same used on Lima's proclamation medals. Pedigreed to the Caballero de las Indias Collection (Aureo & Calicó auction of April 2009, lot 603) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1765 JM, second bust ("rat nose"), very rare, NGC XF 45, ex-Eliasberg, ex-Almenara. Cal-1750; Fr-27b, KM-71.1. Rich red toning in legends, muted luster, full details despite wear on bust (arguably AU 50 on a better day), which has a curious struck-through-fiber error on the face, a rare four-year type that only occurs in 8E and 4E from this mint, this 4E type described as "missing from most collections in any condition" in Eliasberg. Pedigreed to the Eliasberg Collection (American Numismatic Rarities auction of April 2005, lot 3478) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, brass uniface obverse trial strike for gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1767, third bust, unique, NGC PF 65, ex-Almenara. Dark brassy color with much luster, choice full details and rim, light marks and spottiness for the grade, the first and only example we have heard of featuring the new third bust of Charles III (what Calicó calls second "rat nose" type) showing early armor and drapery but older head, a match for the 1-escudo trial in this same auction (lot 1271). Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1770 JM, third bust, very rare, NGC AU details / plugged, ex-Almenara, ex-Superior. Cal-1753, Fr-29; KM-71.2. Very bold and fully detailed bust, lustrous but hairlined, with small but crudely plugged hole at top, still a desirable example of a very rare three-year type (unique to this mint) with hybrid bust showing early armor and drapery but older head (described in Calicó as second "rat nose" type). Pedigreed to the Superior auction of December 1999 (lot 309) and to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1777 MJ, rare, NGC AU details / obv cleaned, ex-Sellschopp, ex-Almenara. Cal-1760; Fr-33; KM-81. Rich gold color with traces of luster, choice strike, hairlines on obverse only, desirable pedigree. Pedigreed to the Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1988, lot 318) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1780 MI, rare, NGC AU 53, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Iriarte, ex-Almenara. Cal-1764; Fr-33; KM-81. Broad flan with traces of red toning over intense luster, minor flaws and light marks all over, rather attractive for the assigned grade but finer than any others in any case, also pedigreed to one of the finest collections of Charles III coinage ever assembled (featured in a color photo in that catalog). Pedigreed to the Iriarte Collection (Aureo auction of April 1998, lot 900) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1782 MI, rare, NGC XF details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1766; Fr-33; KM-81. Strong detail for the assigned grade, with muted luster on reverse, slightly off-center strike. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1784 MI, rare, NGC AU 55, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1768; Fr-33; KM-81. Choice luster and fully detailed strike with only light hairlines and marks, perhaps slightly under-graded but the finest on record in any case. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1785 MI, rare, NGC XF details / damaged, ex-Almenara. Cal-1769; Fr-33; KM-81. Traces of luster, good strike with full rims, a bit hairlined and with old gouge marks around the E of AUSPICE. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1787 MI, rare, NGC AU 55, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1771; Fr-33; KM-81. Well-detailed strike, lustrous and choice, with only light hairlines and high-point wear per the assigned grade. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1789 IJ, very rare, NGC AU 53, ex-Almenara. Cal-1450; Fr-37; KM-91. Good luster, hint of toning in obverse legend, a few adjustment marks from rim to middle of bust, desirable two-year type, second finest in the NGC census behind a single AU 55+. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1792 IJ, Lima-style bust, rare, NGC AU details / obv cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1454; Fr-41; KM-98. Choice luster in legends, parts of rims slightly crude (as made) but overall well struck and with no more than the usual amount of hairlines and light wear (should be AU 58, in our opinion, perhaps even better than the only other example in the NGC census at AU 55). Unfortunately, neither NGC nor any of the references note that the first two years of post-transitional Charles IV from the Lima mint show a markedly different bust with more wig curls and a shorter head (compare with the next lot, for example). Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1794 IJ, rare, NGC XF 45, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1456; Fr-41; KM-98. Lightly red-toned, a few old marks of note, parts of rims crude (as made), the only other example at NGC being VF. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1795 IJ, rare, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1457; Fr-41; KM-98. Choice luster with lovely light red toning, the obverse hairlined and lightly worn but the reverse nearly pristine save for adjustment marks in center, the only other example at NGC being VF. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1796 IJ, NGC AU 50, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1458; Fr-41; KM-98. Traces of luster, weak bust with some wear and marks but no big problems. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1798 IJ, NGC AU details / bent, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1461; Fr-41; KM-98. Good luster but not much contrast, the bust and rims a bit weak (as made), with very slight warp that might be from striking. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1805 JP, rare, NGC XF details / removed from jewelry, ex-Almenara. Cal-1467; Fr-41; KM-98. Lustrous and well detailed despite polishing and abundant tiny marks from jewelry use, small semi-circular dent in center of reverse, still rare like the previous lots and bettered only by a single AU 50 at NGC. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1806 JP, rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1468; Fr-41; KM-98. Well detailed and somewhat lustrous (especially on the reverse) with very faint toning at partially crude rims, a few light marks and hairlined from cleaning, still rare like the previous lots and bettered only by a single AU 50 at NGC. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1813 JP, small bust, rare, NGC AU details / obv scratched, ex-Almenara. Cal-1700; Fr-51; KM-122. Choice bold strike with full rims, lovely red toning over rather muted luster, hairlines on obverse plus diagonal scratch on neck, shallow lacuna at top of shield and lamination flaws near rim on that side, rare two-year type unique to this mint. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1814 JP, NGC XF details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1701; Fr-56; KM-128. Rather lustrous for the assigned grade (more like AU in our opinion) but with obvious hairlines on that side, minor natural flaws near rims here and there, lightly red-toned and very scarce. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1817 JP, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1704; Fr-56; KM-128. Broad flan with full rims, lustrous but lightly hairlined, no major flaws, very scarce. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1819 JP, NGC XF details / obv cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1706; Fr-56; KM-128. Very broad flan that extends past the full rims in places, with choice luster and lovely toning, the centers a bit weak (as usual) and with hairlines on obverse. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1821 JP, rare, NGC AU details / removed from jewelry, ex-Almenara. Cal-1708; Fr-56; KM-128. Lustrous but polished, better-than-average strike but still with some weakness in center of reverse. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1751 J, first bust, rare, NGC AU 50, ex-Almenara. Cal-639; Fr-18; KM-48. Broad flan with choice rims, good luster and faint toning, light honest wear only, rare and desirable first date of issue for which none appear in MS grade at NGC. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1753 J, first bust, very rare, NGC XF details / rev scratched, ex-Almenara. Cal-642; Fr-18; KM-48. Bold strike for this rare first type, with full rims and subdued luster, normal marks for grade but with some faint scuffs on reverse, also with areas of discoloration in shield and crown. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1755 JM, second bust, rare, NGC AU 55, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-643; Fr-22; KM-57. Choice details with nice luster, light high-point wear only, hard to imagine a nicer example. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1762/1 JM, first bust, very rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Caballero, ex-Almenara. Cal-1511; Fr-26; KM-66. Fully detailed strike but with incomplete rims (as made), some hairlines and minor marks all over, still a very high-quality example of this very elusive two-year type, the overdate here curiously covering both dates in one coin!. Pedigreed to the Caballero de las Yndias Collection (Aureo & Calicó auction of April 2009, lot 600) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1763 JM, second bust ("rat nose"), very rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Iriarte, ex-Almenara. Cal-1513; Fr-unl; KM-69. Choice strike with nice luster near rims, slightly granular surfaces, desirable pedigree to a significant Charles III collection (featured in a color photo in that catalog), this type missing in Friedberg (should be 27c) due to conflation with subsequent type. Pedigreed to the Iriarte Collection (Aureo auction of April 1998, lot 796) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1767 JM, second bust ("rat nose"), very rare, NGC XF details / harshly cleaned, ex-Iriarte, ex-Almenara. Cal-1517; Fr-unl; KM-69. Bold details with mostly choice rims, bright and light in color from polishing but still quite desirable for this elusive type (missing in Friedberg due to conflation with subsequent type, should be 27c), this example pedigreed to a significant Charles III collection and featured in a color photo in that catalog. Pedigreed to the Iriarte Collection (Aureo auction of April 1998, lot 797) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1775 MJ, rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1526; Fr-34; KM-80. Sharp strike with full rims and much remaining luster, the reverse pristine but the obverse with light hairlines. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1777 MJ, rare, NGC VF details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Iriarte, ex-Almenara. Cal-1528; Fr-34; KM-80. Lightly toned with full details except for slightly weak bust with arguably irrelevant light marks for the grade (at least XF 40 in our opinion), pedigreed to a significant Charles III collection and featured in a color photo in that catalog. Pedigreed to the Iriarte Collection (Aureo auction of April 1998, lot 798) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1781 MI, rare, NGC XF details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Sellschopp, ex-Almenara. Cal-1533; Fr-34; KM-80. Broad flan with full rims, nice red toning over muted luster, hairlines on obverse, black sediment in crevices on reverse, desirable pedigree. Pedigreed to the Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1988, lot 325) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1785 MI, rare, NGC AU details / holed, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1537; Fr-34; KM-80a. Choice full details (lightly marked UNC, in our opinion) with strong luster, full rims, minor natural flaw at about 4 o'clock on reverse, the hole at top very small and old. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1789 IJ, rare, NGC VF details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1255; Fr-38; KM-90. Very weak bust due to concave flan (as made), the reverse more like XF or better with traces of luster around letters, any marks and hairlines arguably irrelevant at this grade level. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1791 IJ, rare, NGC VF details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1257; Fr-38; KM-90. Good strike with mostly smooth fields and nearly full rims, light gray toning, inconsequential hairlines. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1792 IJ, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Sellschopp, ex-Almenara. Cal-1258; Fr-42; KM-100. Lustrous and well struck except for reverse rim (slightly off-center), hairlines on obverse, still desirable grade and first year of type, with bonus points for pedigree. Pedigreed to the Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1988, lot 349) and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1797 IJ, NGC VF 25, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1263; Fr-42; KM-100. Lightly toned and well struck, only minor marks per the assigned grade (arguably deserving of better, at least VF 35). Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1799 IJ, NGC XF details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1265; Fr-42; KM-100. Rather lustrous, the bust a tad weak due to very slight concavity (as made), parts of rims crude. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1801 IJ, extremely rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-unl (Type 141); Fr-42; KM-unl (100 for type). Richly toned over luster, bold and fully detailed strike, with light hairlines on obverse only, sediment in crevices on reverse, this date not listed in any reference (including Murray, de la Puente, Calicó, KM, etc), possibly unique. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1803 JP, extremely rare, NGC AU details / obv cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-unl (Type 141); Fr-42; KM-unl (100 for type). Deep purple toning all over except for field in front of face (the "cleaned" part note by NGC), with underlying luster, minor lamination flaws on bust, another date (like last lot) that is not listed in any reference (including Murray, de la Puente, Calicó, KM, etc), hence possibly unique. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VII transitional ("imaginary" bust), 1811 JP, very rare, NGC VF details / removed from jewelry, ex-Almenara. Cal-1595; Fr-46; KM-111. Lustrous but somewhat softly struck (more like XF for actual wear), only light hairlines but with trace of mount on top edge, still nice for this elusive three-year transitional type. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1812 JP, small bust, rare, NGC AU 55, "top pop," ex-Almenara. Cal-1596; Fr-52; KM-120. Very choice luster, particularly on the reverse and around obverse details, also choice full rims beyond which the metal extends here and there, just some very minor natural flaws on and around the bust, fully Mint State in our view but tied with the Eliasberg example for finest at NGC as it is, rare two-year type unique to the Lima mint. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1815 JP, large bust, rare, NGC XF 45, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1599; Fr-557; KM-127. Choice full rims with light red toning over luster, very close (or arguably at) AU grade. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1821 JP, large bust, rare, NGC VF 20, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1605; Fr-557; KM-127. Slightly off-center strike on broad flan with full rims, rich reddish toning over muted luster, weak bust (otherwise more like XF), desirable final year of colonial issue from this mint. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1751 J, first bust, very rare, NGC VF 35, "top pop," ex-Almenara. Cal-598; Fr-19; KM-56.1. Good strike with full rims, contrasting toning and sediment around details, desirable first year of issue within a very rare three-year type uncharacteristically listed without values in Friedberg. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1752 J, first bust, very rare, NGC AU details / saltwater damage, ex-Almenara. Cal-599; Fr-19; KM-56.1. Sharply detailed strike in technically UNC grade (at least in our opinion) but with tiny marks on non-lustrous and slightly grainy surfaces, still quite a strong example from this rare three-year type that Friedberg just calls "rare" without values. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1753 J, first bust, extremely rare, NGC / clipped, ex-Almenara. Cal-600; Fr-19; KM-56.1. Strong details with very light toning over luster in legends, nice XF with edge lightly shaved off and re-applied in its time, with just one other known at NGC and by our records no others extant for this final date of the initial three-year type from this mint that Friedberg lists as "rare" without values. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1756 JM, second bust, very rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-603; Fr-23; KM-56.2. Bold strike with full rims, reddish staining and encrustation here and there but removed from the bust. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1757 JM, second bust, very rare, NGC AU details / damaged, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-604; Fr-23; KM-56.2. Bold details and rims, also somewhat lustrous, but a bit pockmarked and slightly wavy. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1758 JM, second bust, very rare, NGC XF details / rev scratched, ex-Almenara. Cal-605; Fr-23; KM-56.2. Full rims with much original luster in legends (arguably AU) but the bust slightly weaker and with small marks all over (a few on reverse heavier, as noted on label). Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1759 JM, second bust, very rare, NGC AU 50, "top pop," ex-Almenara. Cal-606; Fr-23; KM-56.2. Very bold strike with prominent rims, muted luster, very lightly toned in legends, tied with one other for finest in the NGC census. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1760 JM, second bust, extremely rare, NGC XF 45, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-unl (Type 82); Fr-23; KM-unl (56.2 for type). Bold strike with full legends, contrasting toning, the luster too subdued for AU, this posthumous date for Ferdinand VI unlisted in all references except Friedberg (not in de la Puente, Calicó, KM, etc), hence possibly unique. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1762/51 JM, first bust, extremely rare, NGC VF 35, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Sellschopp, ex-Almenara, KM plate. Cal-unl (Type 126); Fr-27; KM-unl (65 for type). Bold strike with full rims, choice contrast from red toning and light sediment, trace of natural flaw to rim behind head, the strange and possibly unique overdate actually quite clear and apparently overlooked till now (missing in all references and in the Sellschopp catalog, despite being the Plate Coin in KM). Pedigreed to the Sellschopp Collection (Swiss Bank Corp. auction of September 1988, lot 283) and to the Almenara Collection, Plate Coin in KM's Standard Catalogs (all stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1764 JM, second bust ("rat nose"), very rare, NGC VF details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1328; Fr-unl; KM-72. Lustrous light yellow gold with full rims but softly struck bust (otherwise at least XF) and small marks only, this type missing in Friedberg (should be 27d) due to conflation with subsequent type. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1766 JM, second bust ("rat nose"), very rare, NGC XF 45, ex-Almenara. Cal-1330; Fr-unl; KM-72. Bold strike with traces of luster, light toning and sediment around details, full rims, this type missing in Friedberg (should be 27d) due to conflation with subsequent type. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1767 JM, second bust ("rat nose"), very rare, NGC XF details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1331; Fr-unl; KM-72. Brightly lustrous and rich gold in color but with bust a tad weak due to slight concavity, minor natural flaws on reverse, full rims, this type missing in Friedberg (should be 27d) due to conflation with subsequent type. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, brass uniface obverse trial strike for gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1767, third bust, unique, NGC PF 65, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Dark brassy color with much luster, choice full details and rim, practically no marks and minimal spottiness for the grade, the first and only example we have heard of featuring the new third bust of Charles III (what Calicó calls second "rat nose" type) showing early armor and drapery but older head, a match for the 4-escudos trial in this same auction (lot 1217). Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1768 JM, third bust, very rare, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-unl (Type 128); Fr-31; KM-72. Bold strike with choice purplish toning over luster (mostly on reverse), the obverse slightly off-center, hybrid bust unique to this mint showing early armor and drapery but older head, this very rare first date not listed in Calicó (also note that KM does not distinguish the traditional "rat nose" type from this new third bust). Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1769 JM, third bust, very rare, NGC XF 45, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1333; Fr-31; KM-72. Bold legends and rims, with light toning over muted luster, the bust slightly weak and hairlined, rare as a hybrid bust unique to this mint showing early armor and drapery but older head (note that KM does not distinguish the traditional "rat nose" type from this new third bust), this example labeled by NGC as 1769/59 but the penultimate digit is clearly just a re-punched 6 (no clean-date 1769s listed in census). Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1770 JM, third bust, very rare, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1334; Fr-31; KM-72. Very bold full details with ample luster, slightly off-center strike, hybrid bust unique to this mint showing early armor and drapery but older head (note that KM does not distinguish the traditional "rat nose" type from this new third bust), this example one of only four MS-graded examples in the entire Lima bust-type 1E series at NGC. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1771 JM, third bust, very rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1335; Fr-31; KM-72. Rather lustrous and deeply impressed in light yellow gold but with parts of bust weak or worn, only very faintly hairlined, featuring a hybrid bust unique to this mint showing early armor and drapery but older head (note that KM does not distinguish the traditional "rat nose" type from this new third bust). Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1772 JM, NGC AU details / mount removed, ex-Almenara. Cal-1337; Fr-35; KM-79. Rich gold color and good luster, choice strike on broad flan with full rims, top of reverse slightly flattened from mounting. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1773 JM, NGC XF details / scratches, ex-Almenara. Cal-1338; Fr-35; KM-79. Broad flan with full rims, good luster, slightly weak bust with light scratches above, scarcer assayer for the date. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1773 MJ, NGC UNC details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1339; Fr-35; KM-79. Choice bold strike with full rims and nice luster, very faint hairlines on obverse. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1774 MJ, NGC AU details / obv scratched, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1340; Fr-35; KM-79. Light yellow color, the bust slightly weak but with much luster all over, some hairlines and a scratch on the bust, dark encrustation in crevices. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1775 MJ, NGC AU details / harshly cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1341; Fr-35; KM-79. Lustrous and light yellow in color, a bit polished but still rather nice. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1776 MJ, NGC XF details / edge damage, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1342; Fr-35; KM-79. Good strike with traces of luster, full rims but with almost entire edge design shaved off, popular date for U.S. collectors. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1777 MJ, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1343; Fr-35; KM-79. Deep purple toning over very muted luster, full rims, notable as damage-free. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1779 MJ, NGC UNC details / rim filing, ex-Almenara. Cal-1345; Fr-35; KM-79. Super sharp details with choice full luster, slightly crude rims (as made) with hint of filing near top on reverse, a lovely example regardless. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1780 MI, NGC AU details / removed from jewelry, ex-Almenara. Cal-1346; Fr-35; KM-79. Bold details with bright luster from light polishing, full rims, very nice despite the damage. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1787 MI, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1353; Fr-35; KM-79A. Well-detailed strike with good luster and nearly full rims. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1788 IJ, ex-Almenara. Cal-1355; Fr-35; KM-79A. AU with choice luster and nearly full rims, the bust a bit weak but enhanced by tooling, accompanied by an NGC tag that says "engraved devices" (with no other examples indicated in their census) in addition to the pedigree. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label).

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1789 IJ, posthumous issue, NGC AU details / obv cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1356; Fr-35; KM-79A. Bold strike with choice luster, parts of rim weak (as made), definitely on the high side of the assigned grade and with the faintest possible hairlines. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1792 IJ, large bust, NGC AU 50, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1084; Fr-43; KM-89. Strong luster for the assigned grade (this being the only straight-graded example at NGC), with full rims and only light high-point wear, distinctively oversized bust unique to this mint for this year and next, oddly singled out in Calicó only for this denomination. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1793 IJ, large bust, NGC VF details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1085; Fr-43; KM-89. Broad flan with full rims, nice red toning around details but also some encrustation on reverse, the bust a bit weak and with hairlines, minor lamination flaws in front of face, a distinctively oversized bust unique to this mint for this and the previous year, oddly singled out in Calicó only for this denomination. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1794 IJ, NGC AU 50, ex-Almenara. Cal-1088; Fr-43; KM-89. Rich gold color with luster on fields, slightly weak bust, nearly full rims. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1795 IJ, NGC AU details / rev scratched, "top pop," ex-Almenara. Cal-1089; Fr-43; KM-89. Super luster with splashy red toning all over, deep scratch from rim on reverse, otherwise choice, tied with one other for finest in the NGC census. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1796 IJ, NGC UNC details / rev spot removed, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1090; Fr-43; KM-89. Spectacular luster and sharpness of strike, the rims slightly weak (as made), with minor natural flaw in front of face and light scratch on head, area of light marks to right of crown on reverse, still far above the usual quality for this type. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1799 IJ, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1093; Fr-43; KM-89. Rich gold color with deep red toning around details, nice luster but perhaps not enough for Mint State, lovely nonetheless. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1808 JP, NGC AU details / rev cleaned, "top pop," ex-Almenara. Cal-1104; Fr-43; KM-89. Deep rich toning all over, lustrous and choice but with faint traces of hairlines (could be AU 55 on a better day), in any case tied with one other for finest in the NGC census. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII transitional ("imaginary" bust), 1809 JP, extremely rare, NGC VF 25, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Almenara. Cal-1496; Fr-47; KM-110. Rich gold color, with partially weak rims and several minor natural flaws but no damage, the rarest date (two known, by our records) of this three-year type with bust unique to this mint, in fact indicated as RARE in KM without values. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII transitional ("imaginary" bust), 1810 JP, very rare, NGC XF 40, ex-Clapp, ex-Eliasberg, ex-Almenara. Cal-1496; Fr-47; KM-110. Good luster, the distinctive bust just slightly weak (in fact probably closer to AU grade), traces of encrustation in crevices and very minor natural flaw in field in front of face, desirable pedigree. Pedigreed to the Eliasberg Collection (American Numismatic Rarities auction of April 2005, lot 3509, acquired from the J. Clapp Estate in 1942), and to the Almenara Collection (both stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII transitional ("imaginary" bust), 1811 JP, very rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1498; Fr-47; KM-110. Superb luster, with weak bust and crown, minor lamination flaws, and slightly crude rims as usual for this type, the obverse somewhat hairlined. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII, 1812 JP, small bust, very rare, NGC XF details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1499; Fr-53; KM-119. Bold strike with full rims (slightly crude in places), very lightly toned over luster but the obverse also hairlined, elusive two-year type unique to this mint. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII, 1813 JP, small bust, very rare, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-Almenara. Cal-1500; Fr-53; KM-119. Bold strike with full rims, decent luster but pale in color and with hairlines all over, desirable two-year type unique to this mint. Pedigreed to the Almenara Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1752 J, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.52; Cal-453; KM-55.1. 26.97 grams. Brightly lustrous AU with rainbow toning in legends, hairlines on pillars-side fields. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1753 J, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.53; Cal-455; KM-55.1. 26.93 grams. Bold AU with lustrous fields (oddly matte around crown on shield side), full rims despite slightly off-center strike, traces of rainbow toning at rims, old scratches to right of right-hand pillar. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754 JD, NGC MS 62. Yonaka-L8.54; Cal-457; KM-55.1. Super sharp details (stronger than most for this date) and nice luster, minor die-cracks here and there, area of slightly porosity near part of rim. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754 JD, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.54; Cal-457; KM-55.1. 26.76 grams. AU with muted luster, hairlines, bold strike. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754 JD, with Asian chopmarks, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.54; Cal-457; KM-55.1. 26.79 grams. XF with very light toning over muted luster, the chopmarks large and very deep (seven on pillars side, one on shield side), great coin for study. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1755 JD, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.55; Cal-459; KM-55.1. 26.73 grams. XF+ with patchy light toning and some matte surfaces, a few light old marks. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1755 JM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.55d; Cal-460; KM-55.1. 26.59 grams. Rainbow-toned XF, part of shield-side rim slightly crude (as made). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1756/5 JM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.56a; Cal-461; KM-55.1. 26.76 grams. AXF with traces of toning and black sediment in crevices, faint surface porosity, clear overdate (rated as scarce in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1756 JM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.56; Cal-462; KM-55.1. 26.76 grams. XF+ with very light rainbow toning over muted luster toward rims, lightly hairlined from old cleaning. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1757 JM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.57; Cal-464; KM-55.1. 26.77 grams. Bold AXF with choice toning around details, lightly marked fields. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1758/7 JM, rare, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.58a; Cal-465; KM-55.1. 26.98 grams. Brightly cleaned XF with incipient toning at rims, somewhat lustrous, the rare overdate strong (rated R in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1758 JM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.58; Cal-466; KM-55.1. 26.96 grams. AU- with decent luster, rainbow toning at rims, some marks and light hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1759 JM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.59; Cal-467; KM-55.1. 26.90 grams. Choice XF+ with light rainbow toning over luster, a few old marks and hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1760 JM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.60; Cal-468; KM-55.1. 27.09 grams. Bold AU with splashy rainbow toning over luster, light hairlines. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1760 JM, no dot over right mintmark, very rare, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.60a; Cal-unl (cf 468); KM-55.2. 26.85 grams. AXF with bold contrast from deep toning, some light old marks plus fresher scratches flanking the denomination, this variety without dot above right mintmark rated R2 in Yonaka. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1760 JM, rare, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.60c; Cal-1019; KM-A64.1. 26.73 grams. Rather bold AU with hairlines and lots of small marks, good luster, incipient rainbow toning at rims, rated R in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1761 JM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.61a; Cal-1020; KM-A64.1. 26.73 grams. AXF with spotty dark toning around details and rims, cleaned fields, odd cross-hatch design above waves (possibly a new die-variety?). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1761 JM, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.61; Cal-unl (cf. 1020); KM-A64.2. 26.70 grams. XF+ with light rainbow toning at rims, lustrous but lightly cleaned. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1762 JM, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.62; Cal-unl (cf. 1021); KM-A64.2. 27.10 grams. XF+ with spotty dark toning at rims, lustrous but lightly cleaned. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1763 JM, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.63a; Cal-1023; KM-A64.1. 26.59 grams. Bold XF with light toning on slightly oxidized surfaces. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1764 JM, no dot over right mintmark, with chopmarks, rare, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.64; Cal-unl (cf 1024); KM-A64.2. 26.95 grams. Bold VF with contrasting toning around details, bubbly texture on shield side, hairlined fields on pillars side, several small chops (mostly hidden letters) including an odd "=" below V of VNUM, rated as rare in Yonaka. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1765 JM, both mintmarks dotted, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.65a; Cal-1025; KM-A64.1. 26.80 grams. Nice AXF with attractive rainbow toning in legends, the fields lustrous but cleaned. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1765 JM, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.65; Cal-unl (cf 1025); KM-A64.2. 26.85 grams. XF with small patches of rainbow toning, hairlines from cleaning, a few heavy marks. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1766 JM, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.66; Cal-unl (cf 1026); KM-A64.2. 26.87 grams. Harshly cleaned XF with toning around details and traces of incipient rainbow toning at rims. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1767 JM, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.67; Cal-unl (cf 1027); KM-A64.2. 26.51 grams. Richly toned AXF with a few old marks but otherwise problem-free. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1768 JM, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.68; Cal-unl (cf 1028); KM-A64.2. 26.71 grams. Bold VF with toning around details, hairlined fields from cleaning. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1769 JM, both mintmarks dotted, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.69a; Cal-1029; KM-A64.1. 27.00 grams. XF+ with hairlines and marks, rainbow toning in legends. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1769 JM, dissimilar crowns, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.69b; Cal-unl (cf 1030); KM-64.2. 26.79 grams. Lightly rainbow-toned XF+ with traces of luster, hairlines and several minor marks. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1769 JM, crowns alike, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.69; Cal-unl (cf 1029); KM-A64.2. 26.53 grams. Cleaned AXF with dark toning around details (good contrast), weak rims as made. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1770 JM, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.70; Cal-unl (cf 1031); KM-64.2. 26.86 grams. AU+ with some light rainbow toning over choice luster, a few minor marks and hairlines. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1771 JM, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.71; Cal-unl (cf 1032); KM-64.2. 26.88 grams. Very lightly toned AXF with old hairlines and a few marks. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1772 JM, no dot over right mintmark, ex-Brameld. Yonaka-L8.72; Cal-unl (cf 1034); KM-64.2. 26.79 grams. XF with luster under light toning, weakly struck center of shield, hairlines and slight surface graininess, some old marks. (Note: Calicó does not differentiate the mintmark varieties for this type.). Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1753/2 J, very rare, PCGS VF35, ex-O'Brien, ex-Pat Johnson. Yonaka-unl; Cal-367; KM-54. Richly toned and problem-free for the grade, with protrusion at bottom left of 3 and diagonal within the 3 that seem convincing for a 3/2 overdate per Gilboy L-4-2b, but unconfirmed in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag, and to the Pat Johnson Collection (stated on label, Stack's Bowers auction of November 2022, lot 72064). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1756/5 JM, very rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L4.56a; Cal-372; KM-54. 13.37 grams. Cleaned XF+ with traces of light rainbow toning, solder-mark below date from jewelry removal, fairly clear overdate that Yonaka seems to doubt but rates R2 in any case. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1758 JM, very rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L4.58; Cal-375; KM-54. 12.95 grams. Fine with nice natural toning, top of right pillar a bit weak, but no problems for the grade, rated R3 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1761 JM, rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L4.61; Cal-818; KM-63. 13.24 grams. Lightly toned and problem-free VF, rated R in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1762 JM, very rare, ex-O'Brien, ex-Fleming. Yonaka-L4.62; Cal-819; KM-63. 13.32 grams. Low-contrast AXF (faintly toned) with no problems except for a very minor lamination flaw to left of left-hand pillar, rated R4 in Yonaka, but this coin not the single example observed and pictured in Yonaka (plus we have been able to trace at least four others). Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag, and to the Fleming Collection (Aureo & Calicó auction of November 2020, lot 1467).

PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1764 JM, very rare, PCGS XF details / chop mark, ex-O'Brien, ex-Pat Johnson. Yonaka-L4.64; Cal-821; KM-63. Bold strike with very light rainbow toning and traces of luster, single chopmark between 6 and 4 of date that is the Buddhist left-hand swastika character (not to be confused with the right-hand swastika of Nazi fame), rated R2 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag, and to the Pat Johnson Collection (stated on label, Stack's Bowers auction of November 2022, lot 72084). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1766 JM, very rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L4.66; Cal-823; KM-63. 13.29 grams. Cleaned XF with areas of vivid rainbow toning over luster, rated R3 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1767/6 JM, extremely rare, PCGS AU details / chop mark, ex-O'Brien, ex-Pat Johnson. Yonaka-unl; Cal-824; KM-63. Deep rainbow toning (mostly purple) and sharp details all over, with a couple small chops on pillars side only, very clear remnants of under-digit 6 in the overdate that Yonaka did not acknowledge ("not observed"). Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag, and to the Pat Johnson Collection (stated on label, Stack's Bowers auction of November 2022, lot 72087). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1767 JM, very rare, PCGS XF details / tooled, ex-O'Brien, ex-Pat Johnson. Yonaka-L4.67; Cal-825; KM-63. Bold strike with attractive gold-green toning, a few minor lamination flaws near top rim on pillars side, a few heavy marks next to the D of IND, with strange "feet" on the 6 of date but decidedly not an overdate, rated R3 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag, and to the Pat Johnson Collection (stated on label, Stack's Bowers auction of November 2022, lot 72088). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1768 JM, very rare, PCGS F details / plugged, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L4.68; Cal-826; KM-63. Nicely toned but clearly worn and with parts of legends weakly struck, crudely repaired hole in field below QUE, rated R3 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag, and to the Stack's Bowers auction of February 2023, lot 72313. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1770 JM, rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L4.70; Cal-828; KM-63. 13.16 grams. Cleaned Fine with some light contrasting toning, minor flaws and marks, rated R2 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1771 JM, neither mintmark dotted, very rare, ex-O'Brien, ex-Pat Johnson. Yonaka-L4.71a; Cal-829; KM-63. 12.83 grams. Richly toned About Fine with weak rims and very weak QUE in legend (symptomatic of this date) but clear mintmarks without dots, which Yonaka rates R3 (mintmark varieties not noted in Calicó or KM). Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag, and to the Pat Johnson Collection.

PERU, Lima, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1772 JM, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L4.72; Cal-830; KM-63. 13.18 grams. Bold AXF with contrasting toning, cleaned fields, the only common date in the 4R pillar series but desirable as the final date struck only at this mint. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1755 JM, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L2.55b; Cal-272; KM-53. 6.60 grams. Lightly toned, problem-free XF with hint of luster, trace of die-buckling to left of shield, scarce (rated R in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag, and to Sedwick Auction 29, with original lot-tag 1815.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1756 JM, mintmark with MA ligature, extremely rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L2.56a; Cal-273; KM-53. 6.43 grams. Cleaned AVF with faint gray toning, old gouge between 1 and 7 of date, rated R4 in Yonaka, who observed only one example (not this coin). Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1757 JM, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L2.57; Cal-275; KM-53. 6.75 grams. Very sharply detailed AU+ with deep toning over lustrous, cleaned surfaces, actually scarce without overdate (R in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1757 JM, assayer's initials with MA ligature, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L2.57b; Cal-275; KM-53. 6.63 grams. XF+ with gorgeous purple-blue toning all over, cleaned long ago. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1758 JM, dotted mintmark, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L2.58; Cal-276; KM-53. 6.69 grams. AU+ with nice luster despite hairlines, light rainbow toning at rims, scarce (rated S in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1759 JM, mintmark not dotted, very rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L2.59a; Cal-277; KM-53. 6.68 grams. VF+ with very light rainbow toning over once-cleaned surfaces, rated R3 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1760/59 JM, • at beginning and end of shield-side legend, unique, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-unl; Cal-unl; KM-unl. 5.99 grams. Fine+ with slightly crude rims (as made), faint toning, with fairly clear 60/59 overdate exhibiting a trace of 9 inside the 0 and tail at bottom left, same die as for Yonaka-L2.60b but with shield side of Yonaka-L2.60 showing pellet stops and not cinquefoils. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1760 JM, dotted mintmark, very rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L2.60d; Cal-570; KM-62. 6.51 grams. Richly rainbow-toned VF with minor die-buckling on pillars side but no damage or other problems, rated R3 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1760 JM, dotted mintmark, assayers' initials with MA ligature, very rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L2.60e; Cal-570; KM-62. 6.80 grams. Attractively XF with full rims, probably lightly cleaned at some point but no big problems, rated R2 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1761 JM, dotted mintmark, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L2.61b; Cal-571; KM-62. 6.75 grams. Lightly toned XF+ with full rims, probably cleaned at some point but really no problems, scarce (rated S in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1762 JM, dotted mintmark, extremely rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L2.62a; Cal-572; KM-62. 6.39 grams. Fine with weak strike at QUE, nicely toned, no problems for the grade, re-punched 6 in date, rare date in general but this mintmark variety rated R4 in Yonaka with only one example observed (not this coin). Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1762 JM, mintmark not dotted, very rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L2.62; Cal-572; KM-62. 6.53 grams. Lightly toned AVF with faint hairlines from old cleaning, slightly off-center strike, rated R2 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1763 JM, mintmark without MA ligature, very rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L2.63a; Cal-573; KM-62. 6.40 grams. Deeply toned Fine, a bit weakly struck on crown above globes but no damage within the grade, rated R3 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1763 JM, mintmark with MA ligature, extremely rare, ex-O'Brien, ex-Fleming. Yonaka-L2.63; Cal-573; KM-62. 6.59 grams. Bold but harshly cleaned XF+ with old scratches, toning in letters, rated R4 in Yonaka with just one example observed that is not the same coin as this lot. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag, and to the Fleming Collection (Aureo & Calicó auction of November 2020, lot 1304).

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1764 JM, mintmark with MA ligature, ANACS VF 30, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L2.64; Cal-574; KM-62. Bold strike with attractive old toning (slightly under-graded in our opinion), unmolested surfaces, not a rare date but within a rare series. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1764 JM, mintmark and assayers' initials with MA ligature, extremely rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L2.64a; Cal-574; KM-62. 6.73 grams. Problem-free AXF with nice natural toning all over (probably lightly cleaned long ago), rated R4 in Yonaka with only one example observed that is not the same coin as this lot. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1765 JM, no ligature in mintmark, with center dot inside crown above globes, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L2.65; Cal-575; KM-62. 6.32 grams. Fine with richly contrasting toning, scarce date (rated S in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1766/5 JM, extremely rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-unl; Cal-576; KM-62. 6.35 grams. Cleaned AXF with incipient toning at rims, natural rim-flaw at ET, rare date with clear 6/5 overdate that Yonaka had not observed (cf L2.66). Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1767 JM, double stop after HISP, very rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L2.67; Cal-578; KM-62. 6.49 grams. Deeply toned Fine with a few old marks, curious variety that Yonaka rates R3 without observing any other varieties for the date. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1769 JM, very rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L2.69; Cal-unl (cf 579); KM-62. 6.67 grams. VF+ with toning around details, the fields cleaned long ago, rated R3 in Yonaka with notation that crowns are alike, in contradiction with Gilboy and Calicó. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1770 JM, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L2.70; Cal-580; KM-62. 6.63 grams. Low AU, once lightly cleaned and lustrous but now with deep rich toning, scarce date (rated S in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1772 JM, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L2.72; Cal-582; KM-62. 6.42 grams. Fine with deep rainbow toning, light hairlines from old cleaning, natural flaw at rim between QUE and VNUM, scarce final date of issue (rated S in Yonaka) that was only issued from this mint. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1753 J, no • before FRD, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-1R.53b; Cal-154; KM-52. 3.31 grams. Choice XF+ with light toning, no problems, albeit probably cleaned long ago. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1754 JD, dotted mintmark with MA ligature, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-1R.54; Cal-155; KM-52. 3.33 grams. Bold AU pillars but AXF shield side, lustrous but slightly grainy all over from cleaning. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1756/5 JM, dotted mintmark, no stops in shield-side legend, extremely rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-1R.56a; Cal-158; KM-unl (52 for type). 3.23 grams. Choice VF+ with light rainbow toning, probably cleaned long ago, the overdate clear (rated R4 in Yonaka with just one example observed that is not this coin). Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1756/5 JM, mintmark not dotted, with stops in shield-side legend, unique, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-unl; Cal-155; KM-unl (52 for type). 3.38 grams. While for variety this appears to be an unlisted muling of Yonaka-L1.56 shield side with Yonaka-L1.56a pillars side, with even bolder overdate, in fact neither side matches the dies shown in Yonaka, and we have to assume it is unique. XF with very light toning including blue tones near top, cleaned long ago. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1759 JM, dotted mintmark, very rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-1R.59a; Cal-164; KM-52. 3.15 grams. Richly toned VF with weak shield-side rim, no problems for the grade, rated R3 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1760 JM, no overdate, very rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-unl; Cal-166; KM-52. 3.18 grams. The 6 on this coin is clearly not 6/5, certainly far different from the examples shown in Yonaka for 1760/50 (Yonaka-L1.60a, his number L1.60 left open for this clean-date variety corresponding to Gilboy-L.1.10 that Yonaka could not confirm), with sharp UNC details but lightly cleaned all over. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1761 JM, dotted mintmark, extremely rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-1R.61b; Cal-344; KM-61. 3.31 grams. Lightly toned VF (the shield side perhaps better), no problems for the grade, rated R4 in Yonaka with only one example observed that was not the present coin, which clearly shows that the dotted mintmark does have an MA ligature. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1765 JM, rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-1R.65; Cal-348; KM-61. 3.24 grams. Richly rainbow-toned AU- (with old NGC tag AU 50) with muted luster, rated R in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1766 JM, extremely rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-1R.66; Cal-349; KM-61. 3.16 grams. Key date of the series as noted by both Gilboy and Yonaka (who rates it R4 and observed just one example clearly inferior to the present coin), very deeply toned Fine with minor surface porosity and traces of encrustation, slightly off-center pillars side. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1767 JM, mintmark not dotted, very rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-1R.67; Cal-350; KM-61. 3.22 grams. Sharp AXF with deep contrasting toning, no problems, rated R2 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1769 JM, mintmark not dotted, very rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-1R.69; Cal-352; KM-61. 3.18 grams. Nicely toned VF with old diagonal scratches on pillars side, natural flaw to left of crown above shield, slightly off-center strike, an "overall rare date" rated R3 in Yonaka. Curiously, while both crowns are royal and not imperial, the right crown lacks the central spike, perhaps causing confusion in Gilboy, who asserted a dissimilar-crowns variety existed. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Ferdinand VI, 1752/1 J, very rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L05.52a; Cal-48; KM-51. 1.56 grams. Contrastingly toned About Fine with weak shield, full rims, very clear overdate that Yonaka rates R3. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag, and to Sedwick Auction 15, with original lot-tag 1432.

PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Ferdinand VI, 1755 JM/D, very rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L05.55e; Cal-55; KM-unl (51 for type). 1.69 grams. Bold and lustrous AU- with curved strike-through-fiber error (not a scratch) in middle of pillars side, very bold M/D in assayer, rated R3 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Ferdinand VI, 1756 JM, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L05.56; Cal-58; KM-51. 1.68 grams. Bold UNC with grainy surfaces from cleaning (reportedly formerly NGC MS 61), with very light rainbow toning all over. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Ferdinand VI, 1756 JM, no • after HISP, very rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L05.56c; Cal-58; KM-51. 1.68 grams. Bold, deeply toned XF (probably cleaned long ago, plus a few marks) with parts of rims slightly crude, rated R3 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Ferdinand VI, 1757 JM, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L05.57; Cal-60; KM-51. 1.65 grams. Bold UNC with choice rainbow toning over luster, rather attractive. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Ferdinand VI, 1758 JM, no • between 8 and J, PCGS AU55, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L05.58; Cal-61; KM-51. Scarce variety missing the stop between the date and assayers' initials, richly toned and bold (UNC in our opinion) but with minimal luster, rated S in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag, and to the Stack's Bowers auction of January 2020 (lot 23436). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Charles III, 1761/0 JM, very rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L05.61a; Cal-110; KM-60. 1.67 grams. Well-toned XF with light old marks, very clear overdate (rated R2 in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Charles III, 1768/7 JM, extremely rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L05.68b; Cal-121; KM-unl (60 for type). 1.60 grams. Off-center Fine with nice toning, light marks, rated R4 in Yonaka, who observed only one example (not this one). Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, pillar ½ real, Charles III, 1771 JM, mintmark with MA ligature, very rare, ex-O'Brien. Yonaka-L05.71a; Cal-125; KM-60. 1.68 grams. Bold VF with deep contrasting toning, parts of rims slightly crude (as made), rated R2 in Yonaka. Pedigreed to the John O'Brien Collection, with his tag.

PERU, Lima, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1792 IJ, NGC AU 55. Cal-908; KM-97. Broad flan with prominent full rims but center of reverse weakly struck, mostly toned over lustrous surfaces, some faint marks, overall rather choice for the assigned grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1799 IJ, 50% offset double-strike (very rare error), NGC F details / cleaned (Mint Error Double Struck). Cal-917; KM-97. Somewhat crude details from the egregious offset double-strike (visible on both sides), cleaned surfaces with traces of toning in lettering, unique and important coin for the error specialist. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1806 JP, PCGS MS62. Cal-928; KM-97. Extremely lustrous and flashy white, weak areas in center of shield and bust, full rims. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, bust ½ real, Ferdinand VII, 1820 JP, NGC MS 63, "top pop." Cal-363; KM-113.2. Choice strike with very bold full rims, faint golden toning, currently tied with two others for finest in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, ¼ real, Ferdinand VII, 1821, recut 2 in date, NGC MS 62 (EMO Collection Label), ex-Whittier, EMO Plate. EMO-508.1; Cal-272; KM-108. Choice strike with exceptionally full and bold rims and satin-smooth fields, faint traces of toning over lustrous surfaces, second highest grade in the NGC census. Pedigreed to the Whittier Collection (stated on label) and to the EMO collection, plated on page 246 of his book, Spanish Colonial and Republican Cuartillos of the New World, Vol I (2020). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, 8 reales, 1833 MM, NGC MS 64. KM-142.3. Frosty white with extremely brilliant luster contrasting with slightly grainy centers, one small mark in wreath but otherwise pristine. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, 8 reales, 1834 MM, NGC MS 64+. KM-142.3. Blazingly lustrous, slightly grainy near centers and with weak wreath but beautifully mirrored fields. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, 8 reales, 1834 MM, NGC MS 63+. KM-142.3. Exceptionally well struck, with all central details full, bold, and free of graininess, also full rims, two minor flaws in fields, choice luster all over. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, 8 reales, 1834 MM, NGC MS 63. KM-142.3. Superb luster and choice, well-detailed strike including full rims, multiple bagmarks in fields. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, 8 reales, 1850 MB, incuse ornaments on edge. KM-142.10. 27.76 grams. Brightly lustrous AU with slight central weakness, test-mark on Liberty-side rim, hairlined from cleaning, scarce date and variety.

PERU, Lima, gold 100 soles, 1970, NGC MS 66, "top pop." KM-231; Fr-78. Rosy gold color with cartwheel luster and only a couple small bagmarks, final date of series with very low mintage of just 425 coins, currently tied with one other for finest in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PHILIPPINES, GUAM, and the MARIANA ISLANDS (Spanish East Indies), cast 2 reales-sized proclamation medal, Ferdinand VI, 1747, unique, PCGS VF20, ex-Prieto, MHE Plate. MHE-233 (as Maracaibo?) 6.05 grams. Unique and historically important cast silver proclamation medal issued to commemorate the ascension of Ferdinand VI, distributed during the royal proclamation ceremonies in Guam, the Mariana Islands, and Manila. Cast in Mexico and presented in 1747, this piece features the king’s bust on the obverse with legend FERDINAND VI HISP ET IND REX 1747, and a striking reverse showing a Manila Galleon between pillars and a radiant sunface with five rays and five stars that, along with an abbreviated Latin motto in the legend, refer to the five previous Ferdinands in his lineage. The surfaces show bold detail with rich toning, darker in the recesses for strong contrast. Holed and worn from use as a pendant—likely since its original presentation—this piece carries tangible evidence of its ceremonial function. Previously misattributed to Maracaibo, it can now be confidently linked to the Spanish East Indies through contemporary documentation. A unique medal of the utmost importance for collectors of Spanish colonial Asia. Pedigreed to the Tomás Prieto Collection (Aureo & Calicó auction of May 2020, with original lot tag and card 127), Plate Coin 233 (as Maracaibo) in Medallas de la Historia de España - Volume II: De Carlos II a Carlos III (2000), the catalog of the collection of José María Ramón San Pedro, compiled by Juan Claudio de Ramón and edited by Isabel Rodríguez Casanova and Alberto J. Cantó García. Special Article: A 1747 Spanish proclamation medal for Ferdinand VI in the Spanish East Indies (Philippines, Guam, and the Mariana Islands) by Carlos Jara, with editorial contributions by Alan Luedeking and Daniel Sedwick Please use this link to verify the certification number

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, crowned-F.7.o countermark (Type V, 1832-34) on a Guatemala (Central American Republic) 8 reales, 1824 M, NGC VF 30 (c/s XF strong), ex-Brameld. Cal-1305; KM-55. Choice toning over muted luster, with very bold full countermark in center of tree, minor old marks only, somewhat atypical with numeric grade. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, crowned-F.7.o countermark (Type V, 1832-34) on a Lima, Peru, 8 reales, 1833 MM, NGC XF 45 (c/s XF standard). Cal-1305; KM-83. Richly toned all over, the countermark full but not overly deep, no more than minor marks for the grade (rather desirable as numerically graded). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on an Argentina (River Plate Provinces) 8 reales, 1813 J, Potosí mint, NGC VF details / cleaned (c/s VF weak). KM-93.1. Bold and attractive host design with splashy rainbow toning over luster throughout, the countermark full and well detailed but slightly shallow and not exactly centered over the sunface (whose size it matches), rare and popular combination. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Potosí, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1834 LM, NGC XF 40 (c/s AU standard). Cal-668; KM-100. Fully detailed but not overly deep countermark placed on Bolívar's chin, lightly toned all over with good contrast in legends, odd vertical darker streak in center of llama side, scarce and desirable with numeric grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Bogotá, Colombia, 8 reales, 1835 RS, NGC VF 35 (c/s XF standard). Restrepo-158.5; Cal-668; KM-109. Nice gray toning all over, with most of countermark shallowly impressed in center of caduceus, desirable as numerically graded. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Bogotá, Colombia, 8 reales, 1835 RS, NGC XF details / rev graffiti (c/s AU weak). Restrepo-158.5; Cal-668; KM-109. Nearly full countermark shallowly impressed near top of caduceus on lightly toned host with slightly lustrous surfaces, some light old scratches in center of non-countermarked side. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Santiago, Chile, "volcano" peso, 1834 IJ, NGC XF 45 (c/s AU standard, Colección Val y Mexía Label). Cal-668; KM-108. Richly toned all over, with nearly full countermark in center of column, thus leaving the iconic volcano side intact, slightly crude rims, very popular and highly desirable with numeric grade. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexía Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Santiago, Chile, "volcano" peso, 1834 IJ, NGC AU details / cleaned (c/s AU standard). Cal-668; KM-108. Nearly full countermark near top of column (leaving the iconic volcano side intact), attractively toned all over (any cleaning done long ago), parts of rims weak. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Santiago, Chile, "volcano" peso, 1834 IJ, NGC XF details / cleaned (c/s XF strong). Cal-668; KM-108. Beautifully toned and well-struck host with full countermark near top of column, leaving the iconic volcano design on other side intact, any cleaning done long ago. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Guatemala (Central American Republic) 8 reales, 1826 M, NGC AU details / rev damage (c/s AU weak). Cal-668; KM-106.1. Choice luster with strong rainbow toning at rims, the full countermark placed in center of mountains side, attempted hole at top of tree side, desirable combination. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Mexico City, Mexico, 8 reales, Iturbide, 1823 JM, fourth bust, NGC F details / damaged (c/s AU strong). Cal-668; KM-127. Bold and full countermark at back of head, richly toned with hints of luster despite wear, rare better date and rare combination. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Mexico City, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1834 ML, NGC AU details / harshly cleaned (c/s AU strong), ex-Brameld. Cal-668; KM-unl (cf 129). Full and well-detailed countermark in center of cap, faintly toned over lightly cleaned surfaces (not "harshly") with small black spots here and there, this combination unlisted in KM. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned-Y.II. countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Lima, Peru, 8 reales, 1835 MM, NGC VF details / cleaned (c/s VF strong). Cal-668; KM-138.2. Full countermark in center of Liberty, lightly amber-toned with hint of underlying luster (any cleaning done long ago). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), 1 peso, Alfonso XIII, 1897 SG-V, NGC AU 58. Cal-81; KM-154. Richly toned over muted luster, minimal wear but a few old marks. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PORTUGAL, Lisbon, cruzado (400 reis), Afonso VI, 1664, legends PORTVGALI / INHOC•SI•GNO•VIN•CES. Gomes-31.10; KM-83. Rare second date of issue, variety with misplaced stops in reverse legend, bold XF+ (cleaned) with choice full inner details and much legend.

PORTUGAL, Lisbon, gold dobra de 8 escudos (12,800 reis), João V, 1729, PCGS AU details / cleaned. Gomes-134.06; Fr-84; KM-222.6. Choice luster with spotty red toning, hairlines in fields plus some old marks and high-point wear but overall desirable and impressive as Portugal's version of a bust 8 escudos. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PORTUGAL, 870 reis, Maria II, crowned-arms countermark (1834) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1807 TH, ex-Brameld. Gomes-27.44; KM-440.13. 26.67 grams. Deeply impressed XF countermark in center of bust of VF host with nice toning all over, cleaned long ago and with light oval scratch in center of obverse. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

PORTUGAL, 870 reis, Maria II, crowned-arms countermark (1834) on a Cuzco, Peru, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1824 T, very rare, ex-Brameld. Gomes-unl (Type 29); KM-unl (440 for type). 26.96 grams. Bold and deep XF countermark on neck of bust of richly toned Fine host with weak rims (as made) from the scarce one-year Cuzco mint issue (KM-117.2), this combination unlisted in references and we cannot trace another example. Pedigreed to the David Brameld Collection.

ROMANIA, Bucharest, 5 lei, Carol I, 1885-B, NGC UNC details / cleaned. KM-17.1. Lustrous and sharp but with light hairlines from cleaning, some small bagmarks, still desirably high grade for this normally well-worn type that goes into five figures at the MS level. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN (Castile and León), Seville, 1 real, Pedro I ("the Cruel"), no date (1350-69), N/M in INIMICOS. Bautista-528 var; Cay-1289. 3.46 grams. Beautifully old-toned XF with choice details all over, very slightly off-center obverse with part of rim missing as a result, rare and interesting legend rectification for the specialist but also very attractive as a type-coin.

SPAIN (special issue for New World use), Seville, 1 real, Ferdinand-Isabel, assayer column of three dots flanking shield, mintmark S below crowned F on reverse, arrows to left, NGC XF details / environmental damage. López de la Fuente-F8.5; Cal-443. Choice full flan with outer border visible, full and bold inner details, deeply toned over slightly porous surfaces, interesting variety (unlisted in López de la Fuente) showing obverse legend ending with Queen's name as ELISABERD, popular "efe coronada" type that (like most references) NGC attributes to Santo Domingo. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, gold double excelente, Ferdinand-Isabel, ermine at top, S at bottom between busts, NGC AU details / obv cleaned. Cal-739; Fr-129. Broad flan extending past the full (Latin) legends in places, well-detailed interior details, traces of dark encrustation in crevices, hairlines in center between busts. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, 4 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, assayer * on reverse, mintmark oSo to left on obverse, NGC MS 62. López de la Fuente-H5.5; Cal-561. 13.62 grams. Extremely broad flan with full crown and Latin legends, choice full interiors with oSo mintmark to left and denomination o-iiii to right of well-detailed full shield and assayer * to right of arrows on reverse, legends ending in GRA on obverse and GR on reverse (this exact variety not listed in López de la Fuente), lightly toned and lustrous all over, with minor edge-split, graded within the top 30% in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, cob 4 reales, Philip II, 1596 B. Cal-590. Choice full cross-lions-castles, full crown above nearly full shield with clear S-oIIII-B to left and vertical 1596 date to right, attractively toned VF with small hairline split in thin part of edge (unevenly thick flan).

SPAIN, Madrid, gold bust 2 escudos, Philip V, 1731 F, rare, NGC MS 61, finest known in NGC census. Cal-1866; Fr-235a; KM-352. Rare single-assayer variety of second date of type, with nice luster and bold strike, faint hairlines and light marks but overall quite choice for this early issue, the better (by many points) of just two in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Madrid, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1801 FA/MF, NGC MS 63. Cal-1302; Fr-296; KM-435.1. Choice details and luster on satin-smooth fields, slightly off-center strike, practically no marks at all, bold over-assayer that NGC missed, would be among the top 25% graded at NGC for the correct variety. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Barcelona, 5 pesetas, Joseph Napoleon, 1811, 25 tulips in wreath, NGC MS 64. Cal-47; KM-69. Lightly rainbow toned over luster, the rims bold but centers slightly weak (also with adjustment marks in shield), very choice grade (second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 66). Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Madrid, 2 pesetas, Provisional Government, 1869 SN-M, 18-69 inside stars, NGC MS 64. Cal-22; KM-654. Faint toning over choice luster, especially on the obverse, minimal light marks, near top grade of MS 65. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Madrid, proof 5 pesetas, Amadeo I, 1871 SD-M, 18-71 inside stars, very rare, NGC PF 64, "top pop." Cal-1; KM-666. Deeply toned over muted luster, minimal marks, very rare proof striking that is unlisted in the references, currently tied with just one other for finest in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

URUGUAY, struck in Paris, 1 peso, 1877-A, NGC UNC details / cleaned. KM-17. Highly lustrous and very sharply detailed, especially the rims, which harbor choice golden toning, just minor bagmarks and faint hairlines. Please use this link to verify the certification number

URUGUAY, struck in Paris, gold 5 pesos, 1930, Artigas / Republic centennial. Fr-6; KM-27. 8.50 grams. Lustrous UNC with minor bagmarks, old scratch and tiny flaw in hair, among a reported 14,415 coins released from a mintage of 100,000, AGW 0.251 oz.

URUGUAY, struck in Paris, gold off-metal proof essai 20 centésimos, 1930, rare, PCGS SP63. KM-E12. Gold pattern for a one-year silver issue, with frosty details against lustrous fields (slightly cloudy in margins), from a reported mintage of 60 examples. Please use this link to verify the certification number

URUGUAY, struck in Paris, gold off-metal essai 10 centésimos, 1930, rare, PCGS SP61. KM-E10. Rich gold color with minimal marks, muted luster, an off-metal pattern for an unreleased issue from a reported mintage of 60 examples. Please use this link to verify the certification number

URUGUAY, struck in London, gold off-metal proof pattern 25 centésimos, 1960, Artigas, NGC Proof details / obv scratched. KM-Pn56. 5.89 grams. Deep, rich gold color with good luster and bold strike but with egregious scratch across bust and the usual bagmarks, from a reported mintage of 100 pieces. Please use this link to verify the certification number

URUGUAY, struck in London, gold off-metal proof pattern 2 centésimos, 1960, Artigas, NGC PF 63. KM-Pn53. 4.00 grams. Rich gold color with strong luster, slight cloudiness around details, minimal bagmarks, second finest in NGC census behind a single PF 65, from a reported mintage of 100 pieces. Please use this link to verify the certification number

URUGUAY, struck in Santiago, gilt brass off-metal proof 1 gaucho, 1992, very rare, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo, finest and only example in NGC census. KM-unl 110 for regular issue). 14.5 grams. Near-perfect proof with deep mirror fields, practically no marks, a possibly unique off-metal striking for a gold regular issue, the only example known to us. Please use this link to verify the certification number

URUGUAY, struck in Santiago, gilt brass off-metal proof ½ gaucho, 1992, very rare, NGC PF 62 Ultra Cameo, finest and only example in NGC census. KM-unl (109 for regular issue). Good luster but with some raised spottiness on reverse, practically no marks, a possibly unique off-metal striking for a gold regular issue, the only example known to us. Please use this link to verify the certification number

URUGUAY, struck in Buenos Aires, gold off-metal proof essai 2 pesos, 1994, very rare, PCGS SP65, finest and only example in PCGS census. KM-unl (cf 104.1 for regular issue). Choice mirror proof with faint hint of cloudiness in reverse fields, no marks, granulated details for cameo effect, off-metal pattern for one-year aluminum-bronze regular issue, the only example known to us. Please use this link to verify the certification number

URUGUAY, struck in Buenos Aires, gold proof essai 1 peso, 1994, very rare, NGC PF 60 Ultra Cameo. KM-unl (cf 103.1 for regular issue). Rich gold color with choice luster, granulated details for enhanced cameo effect, lots of minor marks, one of just two in the NGC census, off-metal pattern for a one-year aluminum-bronze regular issue. Please use this link to verify the certification number

VENEZUELA, Barinas (Caujaral), "imitation cob" 1 real (chipi-chipi), "1421" date (ca. 1817), rare, NGC AU 55, finest known in NGC census. Stohr-unl; Cal-unl; KM-unl (2 for type). 1.80 grams. Nearly full and well-centered cross-lions-castles, the pillars side with full and clear "date" 1421 (first example we have seen), misinterpreted by NGC as 421 (none listed for 1421), mostly bold and all very lightly toned, a choice and important coin for the Venezuelan specialist. Please use this link to verify the certification number

VENEZUELA, Caracas, "imitation cob" 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, "184" date (early 1800s). Stohr-9; Cal-747; KM-C13.1. 4.75 grams. Broad flan with full inner details (even the ornaments below the waves and outside the cross), as well as ghost waves on cross side as either a flipover double-strike or an overstrike, toned VF with hints of golden luster on fields.

VENEZUELA, Maracaibo, copper ½ real, Ferdinand VII, 1813, very rare, NGC VF details / environmental damage. KM-unl. 1.18 grams. A currently uncataloged issue with crude bust on obverse and date 1813 above 1|2 denomination within border on reverse (first we have offered), this example very dark and with spots of green and red oxidation in addition to lighter sediment around details, an important coin for the specialist. Please use this link to verify the certification number

VENEZUELA, struck at the Paris mint, 2 bolívares, 1905, upright 5, NGC AU 58, ex-Gamboa. KM-Y23. Lightly toned over cartwheel luster, only light marks and some faint hairlines, scarce grade nonetheless. Pedigreed to the Vladimir Gamboa Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

VENEZUELA, struck at the Paris Mint, 1 bolívar, 1893-A, NGC AU 55. KM-Y22. Nice luster, some very faint toning near obverse rim, light marks and faint hairlines only, scarce grade (in fact under-graded in our opinion). Please use this link to verify the certification number

WEST INDIES, gold contemporary imitation ("Joe") of a Lisbon, Portugal, 4 escudos, João V, 1743, PCGS AU53. Gordon-p. 40. 10.90 grams. Light yellow gold with luster and bold strike with apparent wear from circulation, clipped and re-edged with truncated diameter and peripheral data (date, legend). Please use this link to verify the certification number

WEST INDIES, gold contemporary imitation (Joe") of a Lisbon, Portugal, 4 escudos, José I, 1755, PCGS AU53. Gordon-p. 40. 11.10 grams. Very small in diameter from clipping and re-edging (legends and date truncated accordingly), somewhat lustrous with bold details, weakness and adjustment marks in crown. Please use this link to verify the certification number

WEST INDIES, gold contemporary imitation ("Joe") of a Rio, Brazil, 6400 reis, José I, 1761-R, PCGS AU50. Gordon-p. 40. 9.53 grams. Sharp details, with muted luster and traces of toning in crevices, lots of tiny marks, lightly clipped and re-edged. Please use this link to verify the certification number

WEST INDIES, gold contemporary imitation ("Joe") of a Rio, Brazil, 6400 reis, José I, 1764-R, PCGS AU50. Gordon-p. 40. 13.00 grams. Light marks and wear all over, traces of light red toning over luster, only very lightly trimmed and re-edged. Please use this link to verify the certification number

WEST INDIES, gold contemporary imitation ("Joe") of a Rio, Brazil, 6400 reis, José I, 1766-R, PCGS AU53. Gordon-p. 40. 11.21 grams. Rich gold color with muted luster, traces of dark sediment in crevices, light marks and hairlines, truncated peripheral details (date, legend) from clipping and re-edging. Please use this link to verify the certification number

WEST INDIES, gold contemporary imitation ("Joe") of a Rio, Brazil, 6400 reis, José I, 1768-R, PCGS AU53. Gordon-p. 40. 8.80 grams. Choice details with nice luster, minimal marks, truncated peripheries (date, legend) from clipping and re-edging. Please use this link to verify the certification number

WEST INDIES, gold contemporary imitation ("Joe") of a Rio, Brazil, 6400 reis, Maria I and Pedro III, 1779-R, PCGS AU53. Gordon-p. 40. Lustrous and only lightly marked and hairlined, slightly truncated peripheral details (date, legend) due to clipping and re-edging (weight not stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

WEST INDIES, gold contemporary imitation ("Joe") of a Lisbon, Portugal, 4 escudos, Maria I and Pedro III, 1780, PCGS AU55. Gordon-p. 40. Bold details, choice luster and minimal marks, small spots of red toning, very lightly clipped and re-edged (weight not stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number