ARGENTINA, bronze medal, 1913 coinage centenary, NGC MS 64 RD. 39 mm. Bright red, lustrous copper medal struck in the same design as Argentina's first coinage of 1813 from the Potosí mint (River Plate Provinces) but with each character of CENTENARIO 1913 appearing between the rays, probably a private issues (not listed in Janson), possibly struck after 1913. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, oval silver medal, 1833, visit to the port of Cobija. Fonrobert-9745. 21.15 grams. 36.5 x 30 mm. Obverse with arms of Bolivia inside legend EL SENADO RECONOCE LOS GRANDES SERVICIOS DE SU GRAN CIUDADANO.; reverse with cherub spilling rosettes from a cornucopia over town and harbor with sailing ship in background, encircled by legend POR EL DECRETO DE 1o DE ENERO DE 1833 Y VISITA AL PUERTO D COBIJA.; smooth edge. Commemorates a visit to the Port of Cobija, Bolivia along the Pacific coast. Cobija was founded in 1825 and became Bolivia's only access to the Pacific Ocean until it was lost to Chile in 1879 during the War of the Pacific. Bold AU+ with plentiful mint luster on both sides, attractively toned.

BOLIVIA, confederation with Peru, silver medal, 1835-dated, Victory at Yanacocha, NGC MS 61, finest and only example in NGC census. Fonrobert-9263. 23.58 grams. Issued in commemoration of Bolivian intervention in Peru's civil war and the victory of Andrés de Santa Cruz's forces at the Battle of Yanacocha on August 13, 1835, resulting in the Peru-Bolivian Confederation. Obverse with REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA above and six stars below the early arms of Bolivia inside a radiant sunburst; reverse with central circular inscription AUXILIANDO AL PERU around EN 13 D / AGOSTO D / 1835. Listed by Fonrobert as from Peru and attributed likewise by NGC. Sharply struck central devices with the full radiate design visible, broad original surfaces exhibiting light gray to champagne toning and considerable underlying mint brilliance, with scattered fine adjustment or preparation lines typical of the issue. An unusually well-preserved example of this scarce historical medal and particularly desirable at the Mint State level. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, lead uniface reverse die trial for a silver medal, Charles IV, 1799, by Manuel Torres, extremely rare. Medina (Medallas Coloniales Hispano-Americanas)-27. 50 grams. 55 mm. Royal arms surrounded by allegorical figures representing Science, Abundance, Justice, Strength, and Commerce within legend CAROLI IIII ARMA REGALIA with florette stops, date 1799 below and engraver's signature TORRES INCIDIT in exergue. A large and extremely rare lead trial from the Santiago Mint, essentially UNC with traces of luster, sharp full details, struck from Torres’ reverse die prior to production.

CHILE, Santiago, large white-metal medal (off-metal trial), Ferdinand VII, 1814, Reconquest of Santiago, by Arrabal, rare. Fonrobert-9825 for silver. 33.06 grams. 45 mm. Obverse with bust of king inside legend FERNANDO VII REY DE LAS ESPANAS. with rosette stops; reverse with long inscription SANTIAGO / RECONQUISTADA EN 5. DE / OCTUBRE DE 1814. POR LOS / CUERPOS DE CHILLAN , VALDIVIA, / VOLUNTARIOS Y AUXILIARES DE / CHILOE, VOLUNTARIOS DE CASTRO, / CONCEPCION, TALAVERA, REAL DE / LIMA, ESQUADRONES DE CARAVINE- / ROS DE ABASCAL, Y, USARES DE LA / CONCORDIA, DRAGONES DE LA / FRONTERA, Y ARTILLERIA / DE CHILOE, VALDIVIA, / CHILE, LIMA, / Y EUROPA, engraver's signature ARBL•F• in exergue; smooth edge. Very rare off-metal strike of a scarcely encountered silver Chilean medal struck to commemorate the recapture of Santiago by royalist forces in 1814. AU with surface hairlines and small contact marks, a few dark toning spots on the reverse, strong luster within obverse legend (that side slightly off center).

COLOMBIA (formerly Venezuela), large silver medal, dated 1828 (struck 1829), Bolívar saved from assassination, rare. Urdaneta Braschi-I.A.12. 43.97 grams. 44 mm. Obverse with bust of Bolívar right atop a pedestal; reverse with all-seeing eye within radiant pyramid above L.D.P. / SALVO LA VIDA / DEL LIBERTADOR / SIMON BOLIVAR / LA NOCHE DEL 25. DE SEP. / DE 1828; smooth edge with loop at top. Rare and historically important medal commemorating the failed assassination attempt against Simón Bolívar on the night of September 25, 1828, the event from which the medal derives its familiar nickname, the “Septembrina.” Reportedly two examples were struck in gold and ten originally in silver, although perhaps ten to fifteen additional silver examples are now believed to exist. Long attributed to Venezuela, the medal was reassigned to Colombian manufacture following research presented by Carlos Bacalao at the 2019 NUMISCOL convention in Bogotá, including evidence that the original dies are preserved in the Museo Nacional in Bogotá. Recent research, with further articles forthcoming, also links the initials L.D.P. to a Masonic lodge, an interpretation reinforced by the all seeing eye within a radiant pyramid, rather than the traditional explanations of “La Divina Providencia” or Bolívar’s aide L.D. Palacios. Nicely toned AU with rich red and golden hues in the center ceding to dark blue around the rim on obverse, lustrous reverse with minor hairlines, the loop for suspension lightly soldered to the top.

CUBA (under Spain), cast and chased silver proclamation medal, Charles III, 1760, Havana, very rare, NGC XF details / holed. Herrera-66; Betts-464; Fonrobert-7738; Medina-73; Rosa-222. Obverse with armored bust of Charles III within legend CARLOS • III • D • G • / HISPAN • REX; reverse with vertical key below three castles, encircled by legend • GONZALO • REZIO • DE • OQVENDO • HABANA •, with date 1760 below; corded rims, smooth edge. Darkly contrasting toning with golden undertones, strong bold detail, holed as usual, overall a choice example of this early Cuban rarity, the only example we have seen since the John Adams specimen sold in 2015 (also holed). Please use this link to verify the certification number

CUBA (under Spain), large bronze oval medal, 1858, Isabel II, inauguration of Havana Water Works, ex-Roehrs. Vives-409. 93.64 grams. 65 x 65 mm. Obverse with Triton holding trident above four horses and crowned arms of Havana (three castles and key), legend SE INAUGURARON LAS OBRAS PARA LA CONDUCCION DE LAS AGUAS DE LOS MANAN.S. DE VENTO / D LA 28 DE NOV.E. DE 1858; reverse with name of queen and lengthy inscription. Chocolate brown-toned AU with tiny rim nick at top of reverse. Pedigreed to the Roehrs Collection.

CUBA, silver Liberator medal, 1898, Cuban War of Independence, ex-Roehrs. 24.67 grams. Obverse with capped Liberty facing radiant star above LA / PATRIA / A SUS / LIBERTADORES, Cuba in background; reverse with Cuban arms above laurel branch withing legend GUERRA DE INDEPENDENCIA DE CUBA above and 1895-1898 below; smooth edge with loop and hanger at top, the hanger showing FREEMAN, MERCADERES 2, HABANA on back. Awarded to those who fought for Cuban Independence. Lustrous AU+ with only a little rub on the high points, a few tiny dark spots on the reverse. Pedigreed to the Roehrs Collection.

GERMAN STATES, Nürnberg, silver klippe medal, dated 1706, victories in the War of the Spanish Succession and solar eclipse, by G.F. Nürnberger, NGC MS 63, finest and only example in NGC census. Montenuovo-1344; Erlanger-2737; Julius-1172. 40 mm. Obverse with large crowned radiant sunface with three smaller crowns of differing style over rays to left, right, and below, legend MIT GOTT DVRCH / M.O.G. VND L / WIRDS DA VND DOR- / TEN WIEDER HELL., surrounded by double linear and laurel wreath border with rosette at each corner; reverse with solar eclipse at center with BARCELONA LIBERATA A . 1706 . 12 . MAI . ECLIPSIS SOLIS. above, MADRITVM OCCVP . m . MAI. to right, TIRLEMONT . CLADES . m . MAI. below, and BRABANTIA OCCVP. m. MAI. to left, plus a drooping lily with its petals falling off at bottom, surrounded by linear and laurel wreath border with rosettes in each corner. A spectacularly preserved medal commemorating both the martial successes of the Grand Alliance and the total solar eclipse on May 12, 1706, that was seen as a sign of King Louis XIV of France's decline in power. Very lustrous piece with sharply struck details on both sides, rich golden and red toning around parts of the legend, very rare grade for this interesting historical medal. Housed in a large NGC slab. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GREAT BRITAIN, silver medal, 1687, James II / salvage of the Concepción (1641) by Sir William Phipps, by G. Bower. MI-619/33; Eimer-285; Betts-67; MH-71; Roehrs-1646. 64.63 grams. 55 mm. Obverse with conjoined busts of king and queen within legend • IACOBVS • II • ET • MARIA • D • G • MAG • BRI • FRAN • ET • HIB • REX • ET • REGINA •; reverse with • SEMPER TIBI PENDEAT HAMUS • encircling the scene of a sailing ship at sea behind rowboat with men search for treasure from the wreck, NAVFRAGA REPERTA / 1687 in exergue. A famous and important medal, both for British medal collectors (who refer to it as the "Recovery of Treasure at St. Domingo" medal) and American historians, but also for the growing legions of shipwreck enthusiasts, as this piece was commissioned in commemoration for the salvage of the Spanish ship Concepción (sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola) by New Englander Sir William Phips and struck using silver actually recovered from the wreck. Well-detailed XF with polished surfaces, light golden toning around the rims.

GREAT BRITAIN, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, 1739, Vernon and Havana / Porto Bello, PCGS AU50. AC-HAv1B. Choice piece with sharp bold portrait of Vernon that Adams-Chao calls high relief, the smooth fields draped in lead gray toning, one tiny planchet flaw (as made) under ADMIRAL on the obverse. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GREAT BRITAIN, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, 1741, Vernon / Cartagena. AC-CAv6G. 12.28 grams. 36 mm. Nicely detailed XF+ with bright, lustrous, brassy surfaces, a little sedimentation in the crevices and some faint hairlines in the fields, XRF tested at 49.43% copper, 49.02% zinc, 1.22% lead.

MEXICO, large silver medal, Charles III, 1785, Birth of Prince Ferdinand / Corporation of Mines of New Spain, by G.A. Gil, ex-Medina. Grove-K-82a; Fonrobert-6395. 139.57 grams. 62 mm. Obverse with uniformed bust of Charles III facing right toward conjoined draped busts of Prince Charles (later Charles IV) and Maria Luisa, facing left, bust of Prince Ferdinand (later Ferdinand VII) below and facing left; reverse with miners at work near the entrance to a mine, a uniformed standing figure pointing upward under a radiant sunface, 1785 on book at lower left; smooth edge. Rare and impressive medal design featuring Spain's Royal Family at the time along with a detailed mining scene on the reverse deftly executed by Chief Engraver Gerónimo Antonio Gil. Choice AU with light cabinet rub on the high points of the design, the smooth and lustrous fields covered with vibrant rainbow toning, important pedigree. Pedigreed to the José T. Medina Collection.

MEXICO, Guanajuato, silver proclamation medal, Charles IV, 1790, los Mineros (miners), by G. A. Gil. Grove-C-75a; Medina-166; Herrera-144; Fonrobert-6824. 51 grams. 47 mm. Obverse with bust of Charles IV facing right, wearing the Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece within legend CARLOS IIII REY DE ESPAÑA Y DE LAS INDIAS; reverse with underground mining scene showing three shafts and miners at work with picks, legend ACLAMADO EN LA C DE GUANAJUATO POR SUS LEALES MINEROS above, EN 28 DE OCTUBRE / DE 1790 in exergue; smooth edge. AU with rich toning all over ranging from deep blue to golden and red hues, a few faint hairlines in the fields, long vertical die crack running along back of king's bust.

MEXICO, Orizava (Orizaba), 2 reales-sized bronze proclamation medal, Charles IV, 1790, ex-Medina. Grove-C-104a var; Herrera-177 (for type); Medina-204 (for type); Fonrobert-7044 (for type). 28 mm. Obverse with crowned Bourbon arms between Pillars of Hercules within legend A CARLOS • IV • REY DE ESPAÑA • Y DE LAS YNDIAS •; reverse with LA MUI / LEAL VILLA / DE ORIZAVA• / EN 11•DE ABRIL• / DE 1790• within legend ENSU PROCLAMACION with rosette at top; square-and-circle edge (like bust coins) as opposed to "corded" per Grove. Mint State with sharply struck details throughout the design, even red-brown surfaces, important pedigree. Pedigreed to the José T. Medina Collection.

MEXICO, Tabasco, 2 reales-sized bronze proclamation medal, Charles IV, 1790, Lorenzo Santa Maria, ex-Medina. Grove-C-230b; Herrera-224 (for type); Medina-268. 8.46 grams. 28 mm. Obverse with laureate bust of Charles IV facing left, wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece on a ribbon, within legend * CARLOS * IV * REY * DE * ESPAÑA * Y * DE LAS * INDIAS *; reverse with eight-point star above PROCLAMADO* / POR EL LICENCIADO / D*LORENZO * SANTA / MARIA*ENLA*PROVINCIA / DE TABASCO* / *AÑO DE* / *1790*; square-and-circle edge. AU with some surface marks and dents, hints of red mint luster around the obverse legends, important pedigree. Pedigreed to the José T. Medina Collection.

MEXICO, Sombrerete, bronze proclamation medal, Charles IV, 1791, La Bufa mountain, NGC UNC details / cleaned, ex-Medina. Grove-C-220a; Herrera-222; Medina-263; Rosa-172. 31.83 grams. 41 mm. La Bufa, also called El Cerro de la Bufa, a prominent hill located in Zacatecas, is commemorated on this proclamation medal. Obverse with crowned shield at center inside legend CAROLUS IIII DEI GRATIA HISPANIARUN ET IND REX with eight-point star stops, lined and dotted border; reverse with La Bufa inside legend JURA DE SOMBRERETE AÑO DE 1791 with eight-point star stops, lined and dotted border; decorated edge. Sharply struck details on both sides, the copper red fields bearing some light hairlines but now re-toned with dark blue highlights around the details, a neat design commemorating a natural feature. Important pedigree. Pedigreed to the José T. Medina Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Valladolid de Michoacán, silver proclamation medal, Charles IV, 1791, by G. A. Gil. Grove-C-241a; Herrera-227; Medina-271. 42 mm. Obverse with bust of king inside legend CARLOS IIII REY DE ESPANA Y DE LAS YNDIAS with fleurs as stops, engraver's signature *G*A*GIL* below shoulder; reverse with crowned city arms (oval shield containing three busts) inside double legends PROCLAMADO * EN * LA * CIUDAD * / * DE * VALLADOLID * DE * MICHOACAN on outside and POR * SU * ALFEREZ * R * D * JOSE BERNARDO * FORCERRADA inside, date * 1791 * in exergue; smooth edge. AU with golden rainbow toning across smooth and lustrous surfaces, a few minor bruises in rims.

MEXICO, Real de Catorce, 2 reales-sized bronze proclamation medal, Charles IV, no date, Jorge Parrodi, ex-Medina. Grove-C-170a; Herrera-203; Medina-235. 7.29 grams. 28 mm. Obverse with crowned arms inside legend D•D•CAROLI•IIII•OMNIA VINCIT AMOR• within fleur-de-lis border; reverse with star and rays above SIC / EXULTAT / EL REAL / DEL CATORCE • / CUM / D•GEORGE / PARRODI• inside legend SED NOS CEDAMUS AMORI within fleur-de-lis border; square-and-circle edge. Mint State with even chocolate brown color, faint collector's numbers penned on obverse, important pedigree. Pedigreed to the José T. Medina Collection.

MEXICO, large silver medal, Charles IV, 1796, "Caballito" Statue erected by the Marquis of Branciforte in honor of the king, by G.A. Gil. Grove-C-267; Fonrobert-6435. 115.34 grams. 60 mm. Obverse with conjoined busts of Charles IV and Queen Maria Luisa facing right within legend CAROLO * IV * ET * ALOISIAE * HISP * ET * IND * RR * AA *, with MARCH · DE BRANCIFORTE ·/ NOV · HISP · PROREX · C · F · ET · D · MEX · AN · 1796 · below; reverse with equestrian statue of Charles IV flanked by MARCH · LA · GRUA/ BRANCIFORTE ·/ PROREX ·/ SUAE ·/ FIDELIT · to left and MARCH · DE ·/ NOV · HISP · MEXICANAEQUE / H · M · P · to right, all within legend CAROLO * IV * PIO * BENEF * / * HISP * ET * IND * REGI *, AN · 1796 · in exergue; smooth edge. An imposing large-format medal commemorating the celebrated monument later known to Mexicans as “El Caballito,” or “The Little Horse,” in reference to an equestrian statue erected by the Marquis of Branciforte in honor of the king. Charles IV was notably unpopular in Mexico, lending the familiar nickname a distinctly local character. The statue was removed from its original site in 1824 and relocated in 1852 to its present location. Bold AU with a little friction on the high points of the design, nice lustrous fields covered with vibrant blue, red, and golden toning, minor marks. Note: The bronze version of this medal can be found as lot 1915 in the Express session of this auction.

MEXICO, large bronze medal, Charles IV, 1806, loyalty award, by Francisco Gordillo, ex-Medina. Grove-C-283. 87.79 grams. 60 mm. Obverse with laureate and uniformed bust of Charles IV facing right, wearing sash and Order of the Golden Fleece, inside legend CARLOS • IIII • REY DE / ESPAÑA • Y DE LAS INDIAS •, engraver's signature F. GORDILLO F. Mº Aº 1806 below; reverse with large AL / MERITO / Y / FIDELI- / DAD• within a palm and fruiting laurel wreath tied below; smooth edge. Very rare award medal commissioned by Viceroy José de Iturrigaray for presentation to friendly Indigenous nations of the Internal Provinces. AU+ with just a touch of rub on the high points and some rim-hits, mostly copper brown except for some highlights of red mint luster around the legends and bust, important pedigree. Pedigreed to the José T. Medina Collection.

MEXICO, large silver medal, Ferdinand VII, 1808, establishment of the Supreme Junta General of Spain and the Indies in 1808, by Tomás Suria, ex-Medina. Fonrobert-6485 (for type); Grove-F-31. 65.75 grams. 52 mm. Obverse with allegories of Spain (right), holding a shield with a cross over two worlds and F VII and castle and lion, and of America (left), with feather crown and quiver and holding a sacrificial knife and a crown of roses, both standing over sacks with coins, weapons and an unchained eagle, with cherub to right holding knife and spear, mountains behind, under legend RESTAURADORA DE LA EUROPA and above five-line exergue with UN AMERICANO AMIGO DEL / ORDEN LA IDEO Y PROMO- / VIO:TOMAS SURIA LA / GRABO EN MEXICO / AÑO DE 1809; reverse with three men at a skirted table on a podium with statues in column niches in background, TODO RENACE. at top and six-line exergue at bottom with A LA INMORTALIDAD / POR LA DICHOSA INSTALACION / DE LA SUPREMA JUNTA CENTRAL / DE ESPAÑA E INDIAS, HECHA / EN 25 DE SEPTIEMBRE / DE 1808 LA N.E. Mint State with beautifully rainbow-toned fields possessing plentiful mint luster, the intricate details quite sharp with only a few minor contact marks and hairlines, important pedigree. Pedigreed to the José T. Medina Collection.

MEXICO, Jalapa (Xalapa), 4 reales-sized copper proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1808, ex-Medina. Grove-F-78a; Herrera-23. 16.85 grams. 36 mm. Obverse with coat of arms of Spain inside a border of dots within legend FERNANDO • VII • REY DE ESPAÑA • Y DE LAS INDIAS •, fleur-de-lis border; reverse with ENSU PROCLAMACION around LA VILLA / DE XALAPA / EN 29•DE SE / PTIEMBRE / DE 1808• inside dotted border; smooth edge. Mint State with lots of copper red luster in the fields, the reverse showing struck-over handmade decorative lines engraved into the planchet prior to striking, important pedigree. Pedigreed to the José T. Medina Collection.

MEXICO, Mexico City, 2 reales-sized medal, Ferdinand VII, 1812, Constitution of Cádiz. Grove F-219a var. 6.64 grams. 29 mm. Obverse with crowned radiate open-book Constitution above laurel branch and saber, OSCULATAE SUNT• below, all within legend * CONSTITUCION POLITICA SANCIONADA POR LAS CORTES DE ESPAÑA; reverse with ANTONIO / BERGOSA, ARZO- / BISPO ELECTO DE / MEXICO • EN SEÑAL / DE PATRIOTISMO, DE / AMOR, OBEDIENCIA / Y GRATIT• AL CON / GRESO, Y FIDELI- / DAD AL REY• within legend * EN 18 DE MARZO DE 1812 . PARA FELIC • Y GLORIA DE DOS MUNDOS•; square-and-circle edge (like bust coins) as opposed to a "corded" edge per Grove. Commissioned by Antonio Bergosa y Jordán, Archbishop-Elect of Mexico City, and struck at the Mexico City Mint to commemorate the Constitution of Cádiz, historically significant and with strong eye appeal, AU overall with only a thin scratch on the obverse to note, the fields quite lustrous at the center before delving into darkly toned peripheries.

MEXICO, Mexico City, large silver proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1814, Ecclesiastical Council, by Guerrero, rare, ex-Medina. Grove-F-23a. 52.01 grams. 50 mm. Obverse with Ferdinand seated left on throne within a draped enclosure, holding baton, with Discord below represented as a prostrate gorgon, facing right and grasping a serpent with both hands, legend SUBACTA PERFIDIA FELICITER IMPERAT•; reverse with FERDINANDO / OPTIMO REGI / SOLIO RESTITUTO / CAPITULUM / ECCLES• MEXIC• / 814.; smooth edge. Rather lustrous Mint State with faint rainbow toning, very nice state of preservation for this great rarity with important pedigree. Pedigreed to the José T. Medina Collection.

MEXICO, Tarma, silver proclamation medal, Agustín Iturbide and Empress Ana Maria, 1823, Council of State, engraved by F. Gordillo. Grove-15a. Obverse with conjoined busts of Agustín and Ana Maria facing right within legend AGUSTIN Y ANA EN SU FELIZ EXALTACION ALTRONO YMPERIAL DE MEXIo, Ao 1823 • below; reverse with crossed scepter and sword before crown on a pedestal below a radiant all-seeing eye, the legend on the pedestal reading AL LIBERTADOR DE LA PATRIA / AL FUNDADOR DEL YMPERIO / AL INVICTO AGUSTIN I· / EN MONUMENTO DE LEALTAD / EL CONSEJO DE ESTADO• in five lines on base; smooth edge. Rare in silver, this Mint State gem has lots of luster on both sides, with light rainbow toning turning dark in peripheries, some faint surface hairlines in fields.

MEXICO, Mexico City, silver proclamation medal, Agustín I Iturbide, 1823, by J. Guerrero. Grove-11A. 40 mm. Obverse with draped military bust facing right within legend AGUSTIN PRIMERO • EMPERADOR POR LA DIVINA PROVIDENCIA •, engraver's signature below; reverse with crowned imperial eagle, wings spread and head facing right, perched on a cactus within legend EN SU SOLEMNE PROCLAMACION LA CIUDAD DE MEXICO, exergue A 24 DE ENERO / DE 1823; smooth edge. Richly rainbow toned and lustrous AU with scratch at DIVINA and a few rim-hits.

PERU, gilt bronze oval medal with loop, 1824-dated, Bolívar / Battle of Ayacucho, by Atanasio Dávalos, NGC UNC details / cleaned. Fonrobert-9179. 11.25 grams. Obverse with uniformed bust of Bolívar, engraver's initials A D below, legend • A SU LIBERTADOR SIMON BOLIVAR•; reverse with arms of Peru, wreath above and laurel/palm branches below, inside legend • EL PERU RESTAURADO EN AYACUCHO ANO DE 1824; plain edge, with integrated loop at top. This elegant medal commemorates Bolívar's campaign in Peru, starting with the Battle of Pichincha in 1822 and ending with the Battle of Ayacucho in 1824. It was created by decree under José Maria Galdiano on February 12, 1825, for the Congress of El Peru and given to military officers for their roles in the Battle of Ayacucho, which finally ended Spanish rule in Peru. Interestingly, the H in AYACUCHO is over an erroneously punched E. Nicely struck example with bold details on the high relief bust of Bolívar, faint hairlines in fields, rare with the integrated loop at top and in this high of grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Republic (pre-confederation), silver uniface military award medal, no date (late 1830s), RESTAURADOR DE LA PATRIA, Felipe Santiago Salaverry, issued for the Callao uprising of 1835, extremely rare. Medina (Medallas Chilenas)-36 (p. 116, Plate IV, 5), misattributed to Chile. Hexagonal striated field within laurel wreath and elaborate six-pointed frame, legend RESTAURADOR DE LA PATRIA, fortress above, inkwell with two plumes at lower left, and armored hand holding sword at lower right; integral suspension loop above. This is an important military decoration from the critical political and military transition immediately preceding the establishment of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation, issued during the brief government of Felipe Santiago Salaverry and associated with the pronouncement of the Callao garrison on February 23, 1835. Medina tentatively attributed this type to the Chilean capture of Valdivia based on stylistic similarities (his example fully round, not cut to the design like this one is), while Alejandro Rosa later identified it as a Peruvian award granted by Salaverry to the troops of the Callao fortresses. Extremely rare, with only about four or five examples known in silver and two examples known in gold. Mint State with sharply struck details, very deeply toned with blue hues about the dark gray field, mint luster in center, minor hairlines, holed at top for suspension, the blank reverse quite lustrous and lightly toned in the center with dark blue around the edge. A choice example of a key historical medal.

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, large silver medal, Charles III, no date (ca. 1782), Manila Society, Premio del Valor, by J. Gabriel Gil, rare, ex-Medina. Vives-59; Basso-703a. 42.15 grams. 48.5 mm. Obverse with bust of Charles III right, hair tied behind, engraver's signature J. GABRIEL GIL below, CARLOS III INSTITUIDOR BENEFICO around with eight-point star stops; reverse with a traditional Philippine arms, comprising a kris, kampilan, and kalasag, tied together within a laurel wreath, PREMIO DEL VALOR around and MANILA / GIL below, eight-point star stops; smooth edge. A large and impressive Mint State silver medal with bold portrait and sharply rendered reverse devices, broad fields showing scattered fine handling and adjustment lines, attractive light rainbow toning over the silver surfaces. Rare and historically important, created under royal orders of 1780 and 1781 as an award for those distinguishing themselves in the Philippines through the arts or in wartime service. Important pedigree. Pedigreed to the José T. Medina Collection.

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, large gilt-bronze medal, Charles III, no date (ca. 1782), Manila Society, Premio del Valor, by J. Gabriel Gil, ex-Medina. Basso (2nd ed)-703a; Vives-59. 41.94 grams. 49.5 mm. Obverse with bust of Charles III right, hair tied behind, CARLOS III INSTITUIDOR BENEFICO around and J. GABRIEL GIL below, eight-point star stops; reverse with traditional Philippine arms consisting of a kris, kampilan, and kalasag tied together within a laurel wreath, PREMIO DEL VALOR around and MANILA / GIL below, eight-point star stops; smooth edge. Broad, imposing medal with a strong portrait and sharply defined reverse devices, AU+ with bright and largely intact gilding with only minor surface marks and light handling in the open fields. A very rare and historically important award medal associated with the late colonial reforms in the Philippines under Charles III. The type was created in connection with royal orders beginning in 1780 for rewards to those distinguishing themselves in the islands, including military service; the medallic series was executed by José Gabriel Gil. Important pedigree. Pedigreed to the José T. Medina Collection.

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), Manila, large gilt-bronze medal, Charles III, no date (1782), Manila Society for Agriculture, Perfección Aumento, by J. Gabriel Gil, ex-Medina. Forrer II, p. 262; Basso (2nd ed)-701a; cf Medina-15; cf Vives-57. 45.43 grams. 49.5 mm. Obverse with bust of Charles III right, hair tied behind, CARLOS III INSTITUIDOR BENEFICO around and J. GABRIEL GIL below, eight-point star stops; reverse with plow in front of palm tree, PERFECCION AUMENTO around and MANILA / GIL below, eight-point star stops; smooth edge. Broad and impressive medal with a strongly modeled portrait and sharply rendered agricultural devices, extensive bright gilding with light friction and scattered fine handling marks in the open fields, otherwise well preserved AU+ and quite attractive. Issued as part of the early medal series associated with the Real Sociedad Económica de Amigos del País de Manila, established under Governor General José Basco y Vargas to encourage agriculture, industry and economic development in the Philippines. The contemporary description states that this type was intended to reward those who increased or improved agricultural production, including useful trees and other crops. Forrer states that the signature on reverse is for Gerónimo Antonio Gil, father and direct supervisor of J. Gabriel Gil. Important pedigree. Pedigreed to the José T. Medina Collection.

PUERTO RICO (under Spain), silver-plated copper medal, no date (1800s), Isabel II / Public Exposition / education merit award, very rare, ex-Roehrs. 43.84 grams. 47 mm. Obverse with bust of Isabel II above crowned Spanish arms tilting left and Puerto Rico arms (below wreath) tilting right, dotted border inside legend ESPOSICION PUBLICA / DE PUERTO RICO with eight-point stars to left and right; reverse with wreath above Paschal lamb holding flag and standing on a treasure chest with anchor and cornucopia in foreground, dotted border inside legend FOMENTA ENSEÑANDO / PREMIO AL MERITO with eight-point stars to left and right; smooth edge. AU+ with boldly struck details and very lustrous fields covered in rich rainbow toning, a few minor marks and rim bumps. We have seen only one other example. Pedigreed to the Roehrs Collection.

PUERTO RICO (struck at the Mexico City mint), large proof silver medal, 1987, visit of Spanish King Juan Carlos I to Puerto Rico, numbered 0047. 155.40 grams. Number 0047 (stamped on edge) from a mintage of just 200 pieces, authorized by the Senate of Puerto Rico to commemorate the royal visit, with bust of king on obverse inside legends VISITA DE S.M. JUAN CARLOS A PUERTO RICO / ENCUENTRO DE DOS MUNDOS on the outside and PARA LA CONMEMORACION DEL QUINTO CENTENARIO / Y REUNION IBEROAMERICANA plus mintmark oM in right field; reverse of a Segovia cincuentín (50 reales) but with date 1987. A Gem proof with heavily frosted devices and deep mirror fields, mostly non-toned beyond a few spots on the reverse. Note: The containing plastic capsule is cracked.

SPANISH COLONIAL, uniface silver military medal with oval hanger, Ferdinand VII, no date (ca. 1808-1820s), Premio del Valor, extremely rare. Medina (Medallas coloniales hispano americanas)-14. 40.83 grams. 46 mm. For the serious collector of Latin American military decorations, this is an exceptional and historically important royalist Medal for Valor bearing the uniformed bust of Ferdinand VII facing right between PREMIO to left and DEL VALOR to right, uniface and made for suspension. Choice AU grade with lovely rainbow toning over luster and hairlines from old cleaning. This type was misidentified as a Bolívar decoration in the February 1911 Jacques Schulman sale of the Oscar Salbach Collection, where lot 1555 was described as a gold medal with the bust of Bolívar and PREMIO DEL VALOR. Another example in silver was listed elsewhere in the same sale, showing that the type was made in both metals. This erroneous Bolívar attribution was later repeated in 1932 by Harrold E. Gillingham in his book South American Decorations and War Medals (p. 55). José Toribio Medina, however, had already correctly identified the type in 1919 as bearing the bust of Ferdinand VII in a detailed description matching this piece, including the uniface format and suspension ring. Even Medina could not come up with a geographical location, however, nor did Salbach. Until further documentary evidence establishes a specific issuing authority, the most we can say is that it is a Spanish American royalist issue. The only examples known to us besides the present lot are the Salbach specimens in both gold and silver and the Medina specimen in silver. Clearly, this is an extremely rare piece worthy of the most select collections of military awards, decorations, and proclamations.

URUGUAY, Montevideo, cast and chased silver proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1808. Medina-323; Silvera-20.2.2. 21.09 grams. 39 mm. Obverse with bust of Ferdinand VII above date 1808, legend FERNANDO. VII / DEI GRATIA; reverse with winged angel holding palm frond and wreath with one foot standing on globe, legend PROCLAMADO EL DIA XII DE AGOSTO DE 1808 •, with MTo. at bottom. AU grade with reworked devices, chased and hairlined fields to bring out details, which are also accentuated by reddish toning in crevices. Numismatically important as the third and largest design for Ferdinand VII Montevideo proclamation medals, with proper bust as opposed to that of Charles IV.

BOLIVIA, Sucre, Banco Nacional, 1 boliviano, 1-1-1883, series GI, serial 55100, PMG VF 25, "top pop." Pick-S205a. Bold obverse design despite circulation wear, with vignettes of a condor at center and Sucre at lower right, tied with one other (the following lot) for finest known in the PMG census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Sucre, Banco Nacional, 1 boliviano, 1-1-1883, series LI, serial 73976, PMG VF 25, "top pop." Pick-S205a. Well-centered design with bold ink and signatures, tied with one other (the preceding lot) for finest known in the PMG census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, República de Chile, 10 pesos, serial G20161, 1-8-1898 black/red EMISION FISCAL overprint on a Banco Nacional 10 pesos, rare, PMG F 12. Pick-48. Overprinted on a Chile Banco Nacional 10 pesos (Pick-S334). The Fiscal issue of 1898 utilized remainder notes of the old private banks, with the overprint EMISION FISCAL LEI 1.054 DE 31 DE JULIO DE 1898 on the back. Very rare example of this provisional issue with a different date than documented in Pick (also unpriced at any grade). One of just two in the PMG census, the other only slightly finer at Fine 15. Bold host note design with faded but certain overprint (black on the obverse, red on the reverse), only a single pinhole at the center to note. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, República de Chile, 10 pesos, serial 93656, 9-8-1898 black EMISION FISCAL overprint on a Banco Mobiliario 10 pesos of 2-1-1872, rare, PMG VG 10, finest and only example in PMG census. Pick-44. Overprinted on a Chile Banco Mobiliario 10 pesos (Pick-S308). Faded overprint on a well-circulated host note though enough visible to date to the 31-7-1898 overprint rather than the 14-9-1898 documented in Pick. Heavily handled with a few tape repairs on the back and many pinholes in the center. Very rare and the sole example graded by PMG. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, República de Chile, 10 pesos, 14-9-1898 black EMISION FISCAL overprint on Banco de Escobar, Ossa, y Ca. 5 pesos, serial 06551, rare, PMG Choice F 15, finest and only example in PMG census. Pick-38. Overprinted on a Chile Banco Escobar Ossa y Ca. 10 pesos (Pick-S254). Nice bold overprint on both sides of this circulated note, very rare as the sole graded example at PMG and unpriced at any grade in Pick. Some pinholes and mounting remnants are noted along with the lower corner tip missing. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, República de Chile, 5 pesos, 14-9-1898 black EMISION FISCAL overprint on Banco de Escobar, Ossa, y Ca. 5 pesos, series B, serial 04942, rare, PMG F 12, finest and only example in PMG census. Pick-37. Overprinted on a Chile Banco de Escobar, Ossa y Ca. 5 pesos (Pick-S253). Heavily circulated note with some paper damage yet possessing a bold host note design and provisional overprint on both sides. Not priced in any grade in the Pick catalog. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, República de Chile, 2 pesos, serial 22301, 17-8-1898 black EMISION FISCAL overprint on a Banco Comercial de Chile 2 pesos, rare, PMG F 12, finest and only example in PMG census. Pick-31. Overprinted on a Valparaiso, Chile, Banco Comercial de Chile 2 pesos (Pick-S152). Well-circulated note with some rust spots but otherwise nicely framed with wide margins, the overprint a bit faded but certain. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, República de Chile, 1 peso, serial 273108, 14-9-1898 black EMISION FISCAL overprint on a Banco de Santiago 1 peso of 25-2-1896. Pick-51. Overprinted on a Banco de Santiago 1 peso of 25-2-1896 (Pick-51). Rare and interesting overprint on this vertical host note which necessitated the overprinting to be applied at the top with one seal and signature followed by the second seal, date and signature below; the reverse overprint was applied as normal. Overall a difficult type which appears infrequently on the market and the only overprint and host combination for this banco. Circulated note with some small splits in the margins and minor rust spotting, still quite bold in both design and overprint.

CHILE, Santiago, República de Chile, 1 peso, serial 165229, 17-8-1898 black EMISION FISCAL overprint on a Banco Mobiliario 1 peso, rare, PMG Choice VF 35, finest and only known in PMG census. Pick-43. Overprinted on a Banco Mobiliario 1 peso (Pick-S306). Choice example with bold host note design and overprint, only a single pinhole in the bottom left corner to note, not priced in any grade in the Pick catalog. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, República de Chile, 10 pesos specimen, 1905-18, PMG AU 55 EPQ. Pick-21s. Two POCs. Beautiful and bold specimen note with vignettes of a towered bridge at left and President J.J. Pérez at right with red underprint, additional selvage to the right, just a little handling for the grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Chillán, Banco del Nuble, 10 pesos, 1-5-1891, serial 21647, PMG Choice VF 35 EPQ. Pick-S344. The only issued denomination from this private Chilean banco. Colorful design of green and gold with a pastoral scene as the main vignette at center, penned signatures and a date not listed in the Pick catalog, very nice paper quality with just a small, as-made mis-cut in the lower left corner. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Rere, Banco de Rere, 20 pesos remainder, no date (1890s), series A, serial 17464, PMG VF 25 NET, finest known in PMG census. Pick-S389. The only two denominations made for the Banco de Rere, 10 and 20 pesos, are only known as remainders. Bold design printed by Waterlow & Sons with vignettes of a train at left and armored bust at right, fully framed with wide margins, some repairs done around the edges where some small paper pulls have occurred as well as partial erasure of added signatures and date. Very rare and the finer of just two in the PMG census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Rere, Banco de Rere, 10 pesos remainder, no date (1890s), series A, serial 18741, PMG Choice VF 35, "top pop." Pick-S388. A scarcer bank for which only remainders are known. Appealing example of this rare note with vignettes of a plowing scene at center and an armored standing figure at left set against green and gold undertones, centered design with wide margins all around, some minor damage noted along the edge and a few small stains lightened, contemporary penned annotation faintly seen across the face, one of just two listed in the PMG census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, Banco de Ahorros y Prestamos, 20 pesos remainder, 16-2-1891, serial 5003, PMG Choice F 15, finest and only example in PMG census. Pick-S116. A rarity from this private banco that only issued 10 and 20 pesos notes for a short time in the early 1890s. Though well circulated, the note's design is quite bold with a vignette of a seated allegorical woman at the center with pale red under-print. The penned signatures and date are a bit faded, however the date does appear to read February 16, 1891, which places it earlier than the 1893 date given in Pick for the issue. The margins are decent with a slight as-made mis-cut along the top, while a single spindle hole at the left is noted on the label. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, Banco de Ahorros y Prestamos, 10 pesos, 12-3-1891, series A, binary serial 10000, PMG Choice F 15, "top pop." Pick-S115. The only other denomination issued by the private banco (see prior lot for the 20 pesos), this note is also dated to 1891 contrary to the Pick catalog's date of 1893 for the issuance. Well-circulated note with a bold design showing vignettes of Justice at left and Mercury at right, penned signatures and date a bit faded but legible, Casa de Moneda stamped seal at right, neat binary 10000 serial number printed at upper right and lower left. Only a few pinholes to note, tied with two others for finest known in the PMG census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, Banco de Ahorros y Prestamos, 10 pesos, (1890s), series A, serial 10202, with red NULO FACTURACION overprint, PMG Choice F 15, "top pop." Pick-S115. One of only two denominations issued by this private banco. Fairly circulated example with interesting red NULO FACTURACION overprint printed diagonally across the face and back, bold design overall with faded penned signatures and date, a few pinholes noted. Tied with two others for finest known in the PMG census (see prior lot for another). Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, Banco de la Alianza, 20 pesos, 13-12-1872, serial D2213, red overprint on a Banco Nacional de Chile 20 pesos remainder, extremely rare, PMG VF 20, finest and only example in PMG census, ex-Burstyn. Pick-S118. Overprinted on a Banco Nacional 20 pesos (Pick-S320). The Banco de la Alianza and Banco Nacional were owned by the same shareholders, and the former was founded to expand the authorized total amount to be issued. It was closed in 1879, after the crisis of 1878 triggered the end of the redeemability of the private bank issues in silver or gold. Nice, bold host note design and red overprint with vignettes of a plowing scene at left and the arms of Chile at center, a bit circulated yet eye-appealing with only some pinholes to note. Listed as rare in the Pick catalog and not priced at any grade. Pedigreed to the Leon Burstyn Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, Banco de la Alianza, 1 peso, 13-11-1877, serial C56791, rare, PMG F 12, finest and only example in PMG census. Pick-S121. Beginning in 1874, the Banco de la Alianza began their regular issuance of notes printed by the American Bank Note Company of New York. This circulated yet appealing rarity features vignettes of the arms of Chile at left, a palace at center, and female bust at right as the design. Some wear and pinholes are seen along with an ink spot on the lower front, the penned signatures and date nice and bold. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, Banco Crédito Unido, 10 pesos, 1-4-1895, serial 74017, rare, PMG VF 20, finest and only example in PMG census. Pick-S208. The only obtainable issued denomination from this banco, this 10 pesos features a bold galloping horse as its central vignette. Bold design with clear penned signatures and date (not listed in the Pick catalog), a few rust spots noted mostly around the edges along with some pinholes. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, Banco de Escobar, Ossa y Ca., 5 pesos remainder, no date (1887), serial 01391, PMG VF 20, finest and only example in PMG census. Pick-S253r. Only remainders are known for this private bank that had 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 pesos denominations printed by the ABNCo. Nice bold design of a mining scene as the central vignette flanked by Justice and a reclining woman at lower left and right, respectively. A single penned signature is at lower right while the date and other signature line are blank. Some minor damage is noted in the lower right corner along with a few paper pulls on the back from prior mounting. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, Banco Mobiliario, 20 pesos, 2-1-18XX (1880s), serial 47697, very rare, PMG F 12, finest and only example in PMG census. Pick-S309. Very rare in issued form and probably the first time anyone has seen such an example; the Pick catalog only states "proof" for the type and the PMG census only indicates a few proofs and specimens graded there. Well-handled note though still possessing a bold face design with vignettes of an armored bust at left, an Andean condor at center, and a man with llamas at right. The bottom left corner is missing and a pair of staple holes are noted at left plus a few small rust spots along the top margin. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, Banco de Santiago, 10 pesos, 8-12-1883, series A, serial 53931, very rare, PMG Choice F 15, finest and only example in PMG census. Pick-S414a. A fascinating rarity with a detailed design made by the American Bank Note Company featuring numerous vignettes with bank title and red denomination 10 at center, penned and stamped signatures at bottom along with stamped date. Wide margins on three sides with some edge damage localized to the right margin, a few tiny rust spots noted as well. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, Banco de Santiago, 1 peso, 25-2-1886, serial 096659, rare, PMG Choice VF 35, finest known in PMG census. Pick-S411a. Rare as a type and for its grade, this handsome note bears only modest circulation and a bold design, which is notable for the large vignette of the barquentine Esmeralda on the reverse. Clear signatures and Casa de Moneda stamp on the front and wide margins on three sides. The sole finest example of just three listed in the PMG census and a key note for a top Chilean collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Valparaiso, Banco de A. Edwards y Ca., 2 pesos, 1-1-1878, serial 35699, PMG VF 20, finest and only example in PMG census. Pick-S238. The Banco de A. Edwards y Compañía was one of the most important banks in Chile following the Economic Crisis of 1876; its founder, José Agustín de Dios Edwards Ossandón, died on January 2, 1878, just one day after the authorization date on this note. Bold front design with a female bust vignette at left, legible signatures and Casa de Moneda stamp, a few rust spots near the edges, faint pink back design. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Valparaiso, Banco de A. Edwards y Ca., 1 peso, 1-7-1872, serial 290443, rare, PMG Choice F 15, finest and only example in PMG census. Pick-S232. Rare as nearly all this early private issue was recalled due to the appearance of high-quality counterfeits, reportedly printed in Peru. Detailed design with vignette of a railroad trestle bridge at center, penned signature of founder A. Edwards at lower left. Well-circulated example with a few small internal tears but overall a nice appearance for this Chilean rarity. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Valparaiso, Banco de A. Edwards y Ca., 1 peso, 1-7-1879, series C, serial 86474, PMG VF 25, finest known in PMG census. Pick-S237. Nice, bold design on this scarce type with female vignette at upper left, strong signatures, the finer of just two listed in the PMG census (see the following lot). Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Valparaiso, Banco de A. Edwards y Ca., 1 peso, 1-7-1879, series C, serial 57805, PMG VF 20. Pick-S237. Boldly printed design with female vignette at upper left, signatures a bit weak, small split at top of center fold and a few small rust spots on the back. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Valparaiso, Banco Comercial, 10 pesos, 8-6-1893, serial 064804, PMG Choice F 15, finest and only example in PMG census. Pick-S160. Attractively designed Chilean banknote rarity printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson, & Co. of London with bold vignettes of a woman at left, a railroad bridge at center, and the arms of Chile at right as well as cattle pulling a wagon on the back, all over a colorful green and red under-print. Well circulated yet quite presentable with only a small internal split noted in the upper left, very rare and not priced in any grade in the Pick catalog. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Valparaiso, Banco Consolidado, 5 pesos, 3-1-1877, serial 23055, rare, PMG Choice F 15, finest and only example in PMG census. Pick-S188a. Very rare example of the "convertible" group of issues which were redeemable in gold and silver. Circulated note with some edge damage and paper pulls along with many pinholes and a few minor repairs yet still showing off its bold design graced by vignettes of an allegorical woman at left, cherubs in the center, and cherubs with a scroll at the right. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Valparaiso, Banco Nacional, 5 pesos, 3-1-1888, serial C00824, very rare, PMG VF 20, finest and only example in PMG census. Pick-S333. Very rare note featuring prominent vignettes of Pedro Gutiérrez de Valdivia at left, the arms of Chile at center, and a horse at right against a red and green under-print; the bust of Valdivia also appears on the back. Some paper pulls and small tears are seen around the edges while the bulk of the design is quite bold. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Valparaiso, Banco de Valparaiso, 10 pesos, 3-1-1876, serial 09053, rare, PMG VG 10, finest and only example in PMG census. Pick-S488A. Rare in issued form and an example of the "convertible" group of issues which were redeemable in gold and silver. Very well circulated yet still showing much of the design quite clearly with the central vignette of a seated allegorical woman. A few small tears are seen around the edges but, given how heavily it circulated, these are quite innocuous. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Valparaiso, Emisión Colectiva, 50 centavos, September 1879, PMG Choice VF 35. Pick-unl. A necessity issue guaranteed by a conglomerate of merchants issued during the early stages of the Pacific War with Peru and Bolivia and considered legal tender at the time. The label states this is a remainder but this (and the following note) are issued notes and circulated as such. Bold design printed with black and red ink with arms at center, mildly circulated with a few small paper pulls from past mounting. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Valparaiso, Emisión Colectiva, 20 centavos, September 1879, PMG VF 25. Pick-unl. A necessity issue guaranteed by a conglomerate of merchants issued during the early stages of the Pacific War with Peru and Bolivia and considered legal tender at the time; this note and the prior lot are issued notes rather than remainders as labeled. Bold blue and black design with arms at center, spindle hole noted at upper left. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Valdivia, Tesorería y Aduana Unidas Valdivia, 4 reales, 1840, very rare, PMG Choice F 15 NET. Pick-S101. Among the earliest Republican bank notes of Chile, and rather choice for this local necessity issue. This series circulated in the southern Province of Valdivia, issued in denominations of 4 and 8 reales between 1840 and 1844, and recalled almost in its entirety. Unredeemed notes are unknown and presentable examples of this very scarce 4 reales denomination are rare. Circulated with a sewn horizontal split but otherwise quite presentable with bold printing of its basic design including several stamped seals on both sides, overall quite rare as one of just two notes in the PMG census below a VF 25 example and an appealing example of the first paper money of Chile. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Banco de la República, 200 pesos oro specimen, 20-7-1978, PMG Superb Gem UNC 67 EPQ. Pick-419s. Two POCs. A nice Gem note with bold design and red overprint plus great paper quality throughout. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Banco de la República, 5 pesos oro specimen, 20-7-1943, PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ. Pick-386bs. Two POCs. Colorful specimen note with some strong embossing about the design and with great paper quality including ample paper wave. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, Banco de Colombia, proof 50 pesos, 1-4-1875, serial D, unique, PMG AU 53, finest and only example in PMG census. Pick-unl; DP-6723p. Five POCs. A striking face proof for this Banco de Colombia note printed by Paredes of Bogotá featuring a large vignette of an Andean condor in a stylistic depiction of the arms of Colombia. Incredibly rare with no examples in the Eldorado Collection and this being the only example graded by PMG. The red seals against the blue paper stand out prominently and the black design is quite bold with only some handling noted in the corners. Pedigreed to the J. Cuartas Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, Banco de Bogotá, 10 pesos, 15-2-1875, serial C, serial 2584, unique, PMG Choice F 15, finest and only example in PMG census, Compendio Histórico del Papel Moneda en Colombia Plate Note. DP-6223; Pick-S274. The rarity of this note cannot be overstated since it is among the first notes issued by the Banco de Bogotá after its founding in 1870. Its ornate design, created by Perkins, Bacon and Co. of London, is sharply rendered in black ink with several circular red denominators throughout, the reverse showing a large design centered around the signature of the Cajero. While circulated with some stains and a small internal split near the left margin, the sharpness of the design suggests a higher grade than assigned. This is the only example recorded to date for this denomination and series issued during the existence of the Banco de Bogotá. Plated on page 449 of Compendio Histórico del Papel Moneda en Colombia (2014), by Danilo Parra Ariza. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, Banco de Bogotá, 10 pesos remainder, (1880), series A, serial 02001, very rare, PMG VF 30, finest and only example in PMG census, Compendio Histórico del Papel Moneda en Colombia Plate Note. DP-6306; Pick-S293r. Four POCs. The Banco de Bogotá 10 pesos is a great rarity due to numerous examples being overprinted in late 1899 to be reissued as provisional Banco Nacional notes. This clean example, while holed for cancellation, shows boldly inked vignettes of a waterfall at left and Francisco José de Caldas to the right. A mildly handled note with some minor tears in the left margin and a faded ink stamp at lower right on the face. This is the only example recorded to date for this denomination and series to be used during the existence of the Banco de Bogotá. Plated on page 453 of Compendio Histórico del Papel Moneda en Colombia (2014), by Danilo Parra Ariza. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, Banco de Bogotá, specimen 5 pesos, (1880), serial A, very rare, PMG Choice AU 58 EPQ, finest and only example in PMG census. DP-6305; Pick-S292s. Two POCs. A handsome specimen note from this prominent Colombian bank featuring the bust of Bolívar at right along with a vignette of a woman looking out over the ocean with a sailing ship and steamship in the background. Well-printed note with sharp ink colors and good margins plus great paper quality, overall a fantastic example of this very rare type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, Banco de Bogotá, 1 peso, 1-5-1873, series E, serial 44285, unique, PMG VG 10, finest and only example in PMG census, Compendio Histórico del Papel Moneda en Colombia Plate Note. DP-6248; Pick-S281. Well-circulated example of this impressive rarity from the first notes issued by the Banco de Bogotá in 1873 after its founding in 1870. The design, created by Perkins, Bacon and Co. of London, is still quite sharp and features a vignette of cherubs at the center below the bank title. A few small internal splits and pinholes are seen around the uneven margins. This is the only example recorded to date for this denomination and series issued during the existence of the Banco de Bogotá. Plated on page 450 of Compendio Histórico del Papel Moneda en Colombia (2014), by Danilo Parra Ariza. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Medellín, Agencia Bancaria, 50 pesos, 29-3-1898, serial 79, unique, PMG VF 30, finest and only example in PMG census, Compendio Histórico del Papel Moneda en Colombia Plate Note. DP-5540; Pick-unl. A key Colombian banknote rarity as the only known example, this large format Agencia Bancaria note possesses great eye appeal as the handling wear is modest and the printing is bold throughout. Numerous bank and government stamps are seen on both sides and the penned date is quite strong. The label notes a few minor rust spots but these do little to detract from this rare note. Plated on page 393 of Compendio Histórico del Papel Moneda en Colombia (2014), by Danilo Parra Ariza. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Medellín, Banco Popular de Medellín, 5 pesos, 7-9-1899, series 2a, serial 13269, black overprint on a Banco Republicano 5 pesos, extremely rare, PMG F 12 NET. DP-9181; Pick-unl. A handsome, colorful example of this very rare Banco Popular overprint across the reverse of a previously issued Banco Republicano 5 pesos note (Pick-S812a, DP-9281). Some repairs have been done in areas across the face and margins, which the PMG label notes as Repaired and Pieces Added. Much of the host note design is bold, with nice colors noted in the flags flanking the design, a popular feature found on this rare overprint-and-host combination. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Medellín, Banco del Progreso, 20 pesos, 29-3-1898, serial 407, unique, PMG F 12, finest and only example in PMG census. DP-unl; Pick-unl. A unique rarity, this Banco del Progreso 20 pesos apparently saw circulation for some time before being saved, leading to this opportunity to acquire a note which went undocumented for a very long time. The design, printed locally in Medellín, is a bit crude yet legible with clear red-inked date and signature. Several ink stamps are located on both sides including a black Departamento de Antioquia stamp. A few stain spots are seen along with an internal tear at bottom center yet are understandable given its circulation. Pedigreed to the J. Cuartas Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, G. de Caycedo & Ca., 25 centavos, 1-1-1884, unique, PMG Choice UNC 63, finest and only example in PMG census. DP-12430; PickS886Ap. A gorgeous proof example of the only denomination issued by this company based in Bogotá that contracted Howard and Jones of London to print it. Boldly printed with great centering and wide margins, nice paper quality. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bucaramanga, Reyes Gonzáles & Hermanos, specimen 100 pesos, no date (1890s), series F, serial 100, very rare, PMG Superb Gem UNC 67 EPQ. DP-14806; Pick-S906s. Very rare specimen of the highest denomination issued by this private company. What is also interesting is that the design is printed in blue ink against a blue background while the plate note in Compendio Histórico del Papel Moneda en Colombia (2014) is shown with black ink on a red-orange background. This Gem note shows off excellent paper quality with nice and even margins. At the bottom center, the printer needle punched in SPECIMEN / B.W & Co / LONDON. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bucaramanga, Reyes Gonzáles & Hermanos, specimen 50 pesos, no date (1890s), series E, serial 250, very rare, PMG Choice UNC 63. DP-14805; Pick-S905s. A beautiful specimen example of this privately issued series which saw very limited circulation prior to the laws of 1897 and 1898 that banned their issuance. Sharply printed with a train vignette in the center, set against a red-brown background, needle punch SPECIMEN / B.W. & Co / LONDON at lower center, nice and even margins all around. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Hacienda Entre Rios, 10 centavos, 28-4-1900, serial 0162, unique, PMG Choice VF 35 EPQ, finest and only example in PMG census, ex-Shafer. Pick-unl; DP-unl. Exceptionally rare local hacienda issue, dated 28 April 1900 and printed by Eugenio Pardo of Bogotá, produced during the monetary disruption of Colombia’s Thousand Days’ War. Clear printing and strong signatures remain despite some staining and areas of thinning from circulation and handling. Unique, and at present the finest and only example recorded in the PMG census. Pedigreed to the Neil Shafer Collection of "Money of the People" in Lyn Knight Memphis Auction of June 2014, lot 5244. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Málaga, El Rayo X, 10 centavos, September 1902, serial 0162, unique, PMG VF 20, finest and only example in PMG census, Compendio Historico del Papel Moneda en Colombia Plate Note. DP-11100; Pick-unl. A fascinating small-denomination privately issued note that is plated in Compendio Histórico del Papel Moneda en Colombia (2014) and described there as the only example known. Circulated with a missing corner tip yet the black ink design, while crude, is readily legible. Plated on page 845 of Compendio Historico del Papel Moneda en Colombia (2014) by Danilo Parra Ariza. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Sopetrán, José María Melguizo H., 1 peso, 19-1-1900, serial 5330, black overprint on a Banco de Sopetrán 1 peso remainder, unique, PMG VG 10 NET, finest and only example in PMG census, Compendio Historico del Papel Moneda en Colombia Plate Note. DP-13580; Pick-S918. Rare local issue of José María Melguizo H., with a bold black overprint, date and serial number applied to a Colombia Banco de Sopetrán 1 peso remainder (Pick-S918). Previously mounted and well circulated, with the expected handling and surface wear for the grade, yet the principal design elements, overprint, date and serial remain readily legible. An unusually elusive Colombian private issue and a significant survivor from Sopetrán. Plated on page 1002 in the Compendio Historico del Papel Moneda en Colombia (2014) by Danilo Parra Ariza. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Medellín, José María Melguizo H., 10 pesos, 19-1-1900, serial 27690, black overprint on a Banco de Antioquia 10 pesos, very rare. DRP-13568; Pick-unl. Heavily circulated in its time with some edge damage and pieces missing but with a clear overprint and host note (Pick-S224) design, this rarity is sure to appeal to the specialist Latin American collector.

COLOMBIA, Palmira, Hacienda de la Manuelita, 20 centavos, (1900), extremely rare, PMG Choice F 15. Pick-unl; DP-13910. The much rarer version of the only denomination issued by this private hacienda in 1900, this one printed by M. Saray & Ca. of Bogotá. Well circulated with a few small internal holes and paper pulls on the back from prior mounting yet possessing a clear front printing in black ink. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, San José, Banco Central, 50 colones specimen, no date (1991-93), series E, PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ. Pick-257s. Gem example of this colorful Costa Rican type, with well-centered printing exhibiting vivid ink colors and great paper originality. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, San José, Banco Internacional, 5 colones, 9-10-1918, series B, serial 52659, black overprint on 1-12-1916 5 colones, PMG VF 30, "top pop." Pick-171. Tied with one other for finest known in the PMG census. Quite colorful with nice margins around the design and a bold overprint on the back, some stain spots on the reverse, quite rare in any grade. PMG #2456609-001.

GUATEMALA, Quezaltenango, Banco de Guatemala, 5 pesos, 10-9-1896, serial 16378, PMG F 12, "top pop." Pick-S149A. About Fine with missing lower-left corner plus a few pinholes, yet the design remains bold with clearly legible date, a very rare type for this bank with the text SUCURSAL QUEZALTENANGO at top, tied with one other for finest known in the PMG census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

HAITI, Republique d'Haiti, 1 gourde remainder, (1916), with red overprint. Pick-135r. One of the key notes from Haiti, this 1 gourde remainder has very few survivors to compare with and many banknote collections lack an example. This About Very Fine note bears a bold blue underprint which seemingly overpowers the red overprint though the serial number is clear.

MEXICO, Chihuahua, Banco Minero Chihuahuense, 1 peso, 1880, serial 36441, with red VALE overprint. Frampton-M148a; Pick-S175a. With red VALE POR PESOS FUERTES A LA PAR. overprint. Considerably rare type from this banco with bold red overprint horizontally across its face. Bold Very Fine with a single pinhole in the upper left corner.

MEXICO, Mérida, Banco Peninsular Mexicano, group of seven notes: 50 pesos, 1-6-1898; 20 pesos, 11-4-1898; 20 pesos, 1898; 10 pesos, 9-12-1898; 10 pesos, 1-10-1903; 5 pesos, 1-10-1903 (2), all overprinted on Banco Yucateco notes. Frampton-M557, M556a (2), M555 (2), M554a, M554c. Nice assortment of Banco Peninsular Mexicano overprinted on Banco Yucateco notes, all generally around Very Fine with typical circulation wear, LAGUNA punch hole on one of the 5 pesos (a scarce type).

MEXICO, (Mexico City), Banco Industrial de Mexico, 50 centavos, (1898), rotated back printing. Frampton-M220; Pick-S205. Rare type issued under the Banco Industrial de Mexico name but considered to be company scrip. Pleasing Very Fine with sharp obverse printing, also containing an interesting error with the back design featuring many Industria vignettes printed upside down.

MEXICO, Atotonilco El Chico, Compañía Metalúrgica "Atotonilco El Chico", S.A., 1 peso, 22-5-1915, serial 2597. Frampton-M2090. With 2 centavos tax stamp and purple oval stamp. About Very Fine with a few pinholes and stains, nice boldly printed design on both sides, quite rare.

MEXICO, Colima, Tesorería Gral. del Estado de Colima, 50 centavos, 22-7-1914, series B, serial 20369. Frampton-M1202. Tough note issued by the treasury of the State of Colima featuring a vignette of a smoking volcano to the right. Nice Very Fine example with pinhole at center.

MEXICO, Oaxaca (Huajuapam), División Almazán, 1 peso remainder, 1-4-1916. Frampton-M3360. Very Fine with paper pull towards the lower left corner on the back, crude yet boldly printed design for this military note issued in Oaxaca.

MEXICO, Cuernavaca, Distrito de Cuernavaca, 2 centavos, no date (1915), serial 512. Frampton-M3204. Reverse with red seal at left and text stating this small-denomination note can be exchanged for bank notes at the Palacio de Cortes in Cuernavaca with a stamped serial number below. Very Fine with some handling but no problems.

MEXICO, Durango, Estado de Durango, 1 peso, December 1913, series A, serial 18738. Frampton-M1484a. Boldly printed face design and reverse text. Fine with some small splits in the margins and at center.

MEXICO, Tenango del Valle, Gefatura Política del Distrito de Tenango del Valle, 5 pesos, 1915, serial 9. Frampton-M2805. About Uncirculated example of this tougher Revolutionary type with a bold eagle holding snake vignette to the right, clear handwritten text and low serial number 9, a few light stains on the reverse.

MEXICO, (Mexico City), Gobierno Provisional, lot of three 5 centavos, no date (1914). Frampton-M1235. Three different varieties: dark orange, without V overprint; yellow orange, with black V overprint; yellow orange, with red V overprint. Nice grouping of three different types for this small denomination issued by the Constitutionalist Party. The dark orange note, which grades Uncirculated, is a different color than the yellow orange plate note shown in Frampton. The two yellow orange examples in this lot grade Very Fine or a bit better.

MEXICO, Mineral El Chico, Hacienda de Beneficio "San Diego," 1 peso, July 23, 1915, serial 1982. Frampton-M2101. Hole-punched denomination $1 at center; with 2 centavos tax stamp and blue oval stamp on the back. Nice Very Fine example with bold design and ink stamps for the date and CUENTA SAN DIEGO.

MEXICO, Pachuca, Hacienda Purísima Grande y Minas Guadalupe y Anexas de Pachuca, 20 centavos, 10-7-1914, serial 07532. Frampton-M2108. Highest denomination issued for this mining company that used a vignette of a Mexican 1914-dated 20 centavos on the back to illustrate its denomination. Very Fine with two very small internal splits at center, rather bold blue printing on the face, several stamps on the back including one dated August 18, 1914.

MEXICO, Pachuca, Negociación Minera "San Rafael y Anexas," S.A., 1 peso, June 26, 1915, serial 2850. Frampton-M2149. With 2 centavos tax stamp and purple oval stamp on back. VF with ink and signatures, minor stain to right margin, quite scarce.

UNITED STATES, Continental Congress, $2/3 "Fugio note," February 17, 1776, serial 62954, plate B. FR-CC-22. Signed by Samuel Sellers. Very Fine example of the highest denomination issued in the iconic Fugio Continental dollar series, a design created by Benjamin Franklin. The obverse vignette depicts a sunface shining down on a sundial with the legend FUGIO and MIND YOUR BUSINESS beneath; the reverse shows thirteen rings, one for each of the colonies, around a sunburst with text AMERICAN CONGRESS and WE ARE ONE. Well printed with clear design throughout and bold signature, small split in margin of lower left corner and small residue spot at top.