Anguilla, 1 "Liberty" dollar, July 11, 1967, countermark on an Ecuador 5 sucres, 1944, rare, PCGS AU55. KM-X8. Nice luster, all undercoin details visible, the countermark lettering slightly off-center, interesting type made by San Francisco Chronicle editor Scott Newhall to support Anguilla's secession from the British Commonwealth, with only a couple thousand of the 11,600 silver dollar-sized coins countermarked actually sold to collectors and many of those melted in subsequent years. PCGS #40566884.

Anguilla, 1 "Liberty" dollar, July 11, 1967, countermark on a Panama 1 balboa, 1947, rare, NGC MS 61, finest known in NGC census. KM-X7.1. Host coin lustrous and fully detailed, with very bold but slightly off-center full countermark lettering, interesting type made by San Francisco Chronicle editor Scott Newhall to support Anguilla's secession from the British Commonwealth, with only a couple thousand of the 11,600 silver dollar-sized coins countermarked actually sold to collectors and many of those melted in subsequent years. NGC #5961046-006.

Anguilla, 1 "Liberty" dollar, July 11, 1967, countermark on a Mexico City, Mexico, 5 pesos, 1948, Cuauhtemoc, PCGS MS62. KM-X2. Host coin with nice luster and bold portrait of Cuauhtemoc, the countermark lettering bold and struck on a diagonal compared to the portrait, interesting type made by San Francisco Chronicle editor Scott Newhall to support Anguilla's secession from the British Commonwealth, with only a couple thousand of the 11,600 silver dollar-sized coins countermarked actually sold to collectors and many of those melted in subsequent years. PCGS #40566878.

Anguilla, 1 "Liberty" dollar, July 11, 1967, countermark on a Mexico City, Mexico, 5 pesos, 1952, Hidalgo, NGC MS 63. KM-X1. Frosty host with strong luster, bold and well-centered countermark lettering, tied with one other for second finest in NGC census, interesting type made by San Francisco Chronicle editor Scott Newhall to support Anguilla's secession from the British Commonwealth, with only a couple thousand of the 11,600 silver dollar-sized coins countermarked actually sold to collectors and many of those melted in subsequent years. NGC #5963046-007.

Argentina (River Plate Provinces), gold 8 escudos, 1834 P, La Rioja mint, very rare, NGC MS 62+, finest known in NGC census. Janson-19.2; KM-21. With choice red toning over lustrous fields with minimal marks or flaws and complete rims, this rare gem represents the pinnacle of quality for a brief and highly desirable type in the ever-popular "sunface" design. NGC #6284687-002. Please use this link to verify the NGC certification number

Argentina (River Plate Provinces), 8 reales, 1813 J, Potosi mint. Janson-4.1; KM-5. 26.50 grams. XF+ with choice toning (a few dark spots), natural surface pit after UNION, attractive specimen of a popular type struck at the Potosi mint after capture by General Belgrano in 1813.

Argentina (River Plate Provinces), 8 reales, 1815 F, Potosi mint, NGC MS 64+, finest known in NGC census. Janson-5.1; KM-14. With cartwheel luster and full details, also with curious struck-through-fiber error on rays, rims a bit weak, this single-finest example of the popular "sunface" issue sits atop a peak of 56 examples currently in the NGC census. NGC #6284688-001. Please use this link to verify the NGC certification number

Argentina (River Plate Provinces), 8 reales, 1815 F, Potosi mint. Janson-5.1; KM-14. 26.64 grams. Nicely toned XF (a few dark spots) with weak rims and a few minor flaws but choice full sunface, popular type.

Argentina (River Plate Provinces), 8 reales, 1836 P, La Rioja mint, PCGS MS64. Janson-37; KM-20. Unusually sharp details with lustrous fields combine for a beautiful aspect, the only apparent demerit being a small, natural, crust-filled lacuna on the sunface's forehead, tied with one other for second finest in PCGS census behind a single MS64+ and a true equal to Whittier's NGC MS 64 that hammered for $8500 in Heritage last summer. PCGS #28184784.

Cordoba, Argentina, 2 reales, 1844, CONFEDERADA, NGC AU 55, ex-O'Brien. Janson-49.4; KM-23. Mostly bold but slightly off-center strike with much luster on fields and toning in crevices, natural rough area below sunface / above castle. NGC #6289302-015. Pedigreed to the J. O'Brien Collection.

Cordoba, Argentina, 1 real, 1840 PNP, date with rotated 4 below two lances united by an arc below castle, NGC VF 25 ("top pop"), ex-O'Brien. Janson-14.1; KM-11. Deeply toned with good contrast, full details but castle side slightly off-center, typically crude rims, tied with another VF for finest in NGC census. NGC #6289302-003. Pedigreed to the J. O'Brien Collection.

Cordoba, Argentina, 1 real, 1841 PNP, national arms, NGC AU 55, finest known in NGC census, ex-O'Brien. Janson-30.1; KM-7. Choice bold strike and smooth fields with traces of luster under light toning, typically crude rims, the finest of five in the current NGC census, the next highest being an XF 45 we sold last year for $450 hammer (different Janson type). NGC #6289302-007. Pedigreed to the J. O'Brien Collection.

Cordoba, Argentina, 1 real, 1841 JPP, NGC AU 55, finest known in NGC census, ex-O'Brien. Janson-35.1; KM-7. Choice toning over luster, full details and rims, the finest of just three in the current NGC census, next highest being an XF 45. NGC #6289302-008. Pedigreed to the J. O'Brien Collection.

Cordoba, Argentina, 1 real, 1843 JPP, inverted 3, LIBRE YNDEPENDIENTE, NGC XF 40, finest known in NGC census, ex-O'Brien. Janson-44.5.1; KM-7. Crude but bold and complete details with trace of luster under toning, incomplete rims, scarce variety with different reverse legend, listed as finest in NGC census but exact variety not noted. NGC #6289302-011. Pedigreed to the J. O'Brien Collection.

Cordoba, Argentina, 1/4 real, 1839 PP, castle topped and flanked by five flags, NGC VF 25, ex-O'Brien. Janson-10.1; KM-2.2. Bold full details including a scowling sunface, nicely toned (dark around details), typically crude rims. NGC #6289302-001. Pedigreed to the J. O'Brien Collection.

La Rioja, Argentina, gold 8 escudos, 1845 RB, Rosas, rare, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. Janson-52; KM-19. One-year type with unique arms on reverse inside legend ETERNO LOOR AL RESTAURADOR ROSAS, the final issue in the name of General Rosas, a highly desirable top-grade specimen with choice brilliant luster and sharp details all over, characteristic die-crack at top of arms on obverse (struck slightly off-center) and natural rim-flaw at top on reverse, minimal marks, far superior to the Eliasberg example (AU 55) and in fact the finest at NGC by four grades, a very exciting coin for the Argentina specialist or 8 escudos trophy collector. NGC #6284687-001. Please use this link to verify the NGC certification number

Argentina, copper essai 1 centavo, 1878, NGC MS 65 RB. Janson-26.1; KM-E1. Brilliantly lustrous and prooflike, with only a few small splashes of toning to put it in the RB category (none known in RD), practically flawless, tied with two others for this second-highest grade in the NGC census behind a single MS 66 RB. NGC #6213277-015.

Flanders, Belgium, double gros, Louis II (de Male), struck 1346-84, NGC AU 58. 4.00 grams. Broad flan with sharp full details and nice luster, just a little flattening on high points, very lightly toned. NGC #6213282-007.

Potosi, Bolivia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1800 PP, NGC AU 58. Janson-72.12; KM-81; Cal-1706. Good luster, rich gold color, some high-point wear and marks but nothing egregious, faint lamination flaw on date and adjustment marks on reverse. NGC #6448520-005.

Potosi, Bolivia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1802 PP. Janson-72.14; KM-81; Cal-1708. 26.95 grams. Frosty XF with a few minor flaws (laminations, adjustment marks), hint of luster.

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1776 PR, NGC AU 58. Janson-63.5; KM-55; Cal-1173. Broad flan with choice strike, bright luster, nearly full rims, arguably fully Mint State save for some very faint hairlines, popular date for US collectors. NGC #6213293-001.

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1777 PR, NGC AU 58. Janson-63.6; KM-55; Cal-1174. Broad flan with choice full rims, brilliant luster, nice strike, just a few too many small marks and hairlines to make Mint State. NGC #6446608-001.

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1778 PR, NGC MS 61. Janson-63.7.1; KM-55; Cal-1175. Broad flan with bold rims (obverse slightly off-center), also bold strike and rather lustrous, faint hairlines on obverse and one adjustment mark on lower half of reverse. NGC #6213231-002.

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1779 PR, NGC MS 62. Janson-63.8.3; KM-55; Cal-1176. Lustrous all over, with good rims despite slightly off-center strike, hint of die-clash on reverse, minimal marks and hairlines. NGC #6205457-007.

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1779 PR, NGC MS 61. Janson-63.8.3; KM-55; Cal-1176. Brightly lustrous (just a few cloudy spots) with faint hint of incipient toning, bold strike, full rims. NGC #6446608-002.

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1784 PR. Janson-63.8.3; KM-55; Cal-1176. 26.99 grams. Choice AU with light toning over muted luster, no problems.

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1806 PJ, NGC AU 58. Janson-76.18.2; KM-73; Cal-1012. 27.00 grams. Off-center strike with incomplete rims, lightly toned over muted luster, tiny specks of black oxidation. NGC #5965264-004.

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales Charles IV, 1808 PJ (struck 1808-13), NGC MS 62. Janson-76.20; KM-73; Cal-1014. Deeply rainbow toned over muted luster, no problems. NGC #6205454-015.

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 1/2 real, Charles IV, 1808 PJ, no stops on reverse (rare), NGC MS 61. Janson-80.20.3; Cal-unl (cf 319); KM-unl (69 for type). Bold strike (slightly off-center), deeply rainbow toned with much underlying luster, tiny rim-split on reverse, dramatic error that was not discovered until 2013 and is listed in Janson (2020 edition, with another example pictured) for four times the normal value. NGC #2787397-006.

Potosi, Bolivia, gold 1/2 scudo medallic coinage, 1854, Belzu. Burnett-65.2; Fonrobert-9591. 1.69 grams. Obverse with standing mother holding baby and with one standing child on each side above cornucopia to left and flower on stem to right within legend LA PATRIA AL Y. DEFENSOR DE SU INDEPA.; reverse with bare head of Belzu above clouds and wreath inside legend M.Y. BELZU PRESID. CONSTITUCIONAL. Boldly struck AU+ with strong rims, lustrous.

Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1827 JM, small alpacas, NGC MS 61. KM-97. Deeply rainbow toned over luster, with adjustment marks at bottom of bust, weak strike at REPUBLICA. NGC #6442565-010. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1832 JL, NGC MS 62. KM-97. Choice strike, strong luster, incipient toning. NGC #6442565-012. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1833 L, rare, NGC AU 55. KM-97. Frosty surfaces with luster and faint hairlines, slightly weak strike in centers, rare single-letter assayer. NGC #6442565-013. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1838 LM, NGC MS 62. KM-97. Nice luster with hint of incipient toning, faint hairlines in fields, trifle weak strike in centers, within the top 10% graded by NGC. NGC #6444729-003.

Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1859 FJ, with "Po. 400 Gs." below bust, very rare, NGC AU details / cleaned. KM-138.1. The rarest of several varieties for this date, with strong details and some original luster despite the cleaning, slightly off-center obverse, finest example we have seen and the first offered in several years, with much better strike than Lissner's census-topping MS 61. NGC #6442565-015. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1859 FJ, no legend below bust, rare, NGC AU details / cleaned. KM-137. Bold strike except for center of palm tree, a few small dark spots in legends, the second rarest of several varieties for this date. NGC #6442565-014. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

La Paz, Bolivia, 4 soles, 1853 J, bare head, NGC AU 53. KM-124.1. Rather nice for the assigned grade with light toning over fairly strong luster (a few areas of dark purple near rims), partial rims due to off-center strike, desirable one-year type from a scarce mint. NGC #6442565-003. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

La Paz, Bolivia, 4 soles, 1857/46 P, NGC MS 61, finest known in NGC census. KM-130. Bold strike with strong rims (the reverse in fact extending past rim design at top), faint toning over luster, clear overdate that is listed as just 7/6 in KM. NGC #6442565-008. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Potosi, Bolivia, 4 soles, 1857 FJ, CONSTITUCIO variety (rare), NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census. KM-123.2. Good luster, bold legends and rims, the centers a trifle weak, desirable top-grade example. NGC #6442565-001. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

La Paz, Bolivia, 4 soles, 1858 P, NGC AU 53. KM-130. Strong luster for the assigned grade, with faint incipient toning. NGC #6442565-009. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Potosi, Bolivia, 1 sol medallic coinage, 1851, Constitution, NGC MS 66, finest known in NGC census. Burnett-37; Fonrobert-9558. 21mm. Obverse with open-book Constitution with CONS / TITU / CION on left page and BOLI / VIANA on right page inside legend JURADA EN 28 DE OCTUBRE DE / 1851; reverse with Cerro de Potosi with llama to left and wheat to right under radiant sun inside legend REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA; reeded edge. Bold strike and lustrous fields, with toning around details, virtually flawless. NGC #6213292-002.

Minas Gerais, Brazil, 960 reis, Joao (as Prince Regent), (1809) counterstamp on Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales of Charles IV, 1807 PJ. Russo-450; KM-242. 26.93 grams. Fully detailed XF host with choice XF counterstamp placed just interior enough to allow a complete host date.

Brazil (Bahia mint), 960 reis, Joao Prince Regent, 1816-B, NGC MS 64. Russo-401a; KM-307.1. Choice bold strike with nicely lustrous fields and very faint toning, a veritable gem for the issue, in fact tied with two others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 66 (among currently 159 entries). NGC #5848537-004.

Brazil (Bahia Mint), 960 reis, Joao Prince Regent, 1816-B, struck over a Madrid, Spain, bust 20 reales of Jose Napoleon, 1811 AI, rare, PCGS MS63 ("top pop"). Russo-401a; KM-307.1. Rare host coin (even rarer as actually specified on the label), with much of the undercoin in evidence, including date 1811 and denomination 20, light rainbow toning over luster, tied for finest in the PCGS census regardless of host. PCGS #44860048.

Brazil (Rio mint), 960 reis, Joao VI, 1820-R, struck over a Spanish colonial bust 8 reales of Ferdinand VII dated 1818, NGC MS 64. Russo-478; KM-326.1. Auburn toning over muted luster, the arms side off-center, with traces of undercoin visible including date 1818. NGC #6281223-001.

Brazil (Rio mint), 960 reis, Pedro I, 1824-R, struck over Mexico City, Mexico, "hookneck" 8 reales, 1824 JM, very rare, NGC MS 63 (Mexico Hookneck Label). Russo-505; KM-368.1; DP-Mo02 (host). An example of the rare but occasional occurrence in which the overstrike legend is partially "cancelled" by the strength of the undercoin details, as this coin shows a full and clear date and assayer 1824.J.M. at about 7-8 o'clock on the obverse, followed by the host's fineness 10 Ds 20Gs in such detail that you can easily miss the faint 1824 R date and mintmark of the overstrike (the NGC label, in fact, says 1824-7 without mint), but it is there! Indeed it is the undercoin that is more important, however, as the position of remnants of the host's rays above the assayer and fineness confirm the host is actually a Mexico City "hookneck" 8 reales, which is scarce but very popular in itself, and only the second we have ever seen with a Brazilian overstrike (the other with host date 1823). It is also perhaps remarkable that a Mexican coin struck in the early part of 1824 (as the new "profile eagle" type followed with the same date) would have been overstruck in Brazil in the same year. In any case it is also a nice coin, with light radial toning in rainbow colors over ample luster, a desirable trophy for Brazilian and Mexican collectors alike. NGC #5979561-038.

Santiago, Chile, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1750 J, ICG AU50, ex-Luz, ex-Sotheby's. KM-3; Cal-822. Slabbed by a second-tier service before NGC and PCGS came to a consensus on shipwreck gold coins, this bold and highly lustrous specimen is likely a candidate for MS 61 today, except that first one would have to remove lots of fascinating tan and pink sea-growth from around the details, the modicum of surface marks almost all from handling before sinking, desirable as labeled with its original Sotheby's lot number. ICG #3533150108. From the Luz (1752), pedigreed to Sotheby's (New York) Uruguayan Treasure of the River Plate auction of March 1993, lot 404 (stated on label).

Santiago, Chile, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1751 J, ex-Luz. KM-3; Cal-824. 27.02 grams. Matte UNC with luster in legends, rich gold color all over, but with post-salvage scratches in front of face, slightly off-center reverse with typical central weakness. From the Luz (1752).

Santiago, Chile, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1776 DA. KM-27; Cal-2152. 27.01 grams. XF with parts of rims and legends weak, scratches in fields and small area of discoloration from metal testing to right of date, contrasting sediment in crevices on reverse, popular date for U.S. collectors.

Santiago, Chile, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1788 DA, NGC VF details / cleaned. KM-30; Cal-769. Broad flan with mostly bold rims, rainbow toning over luster in legends, weakly struck bust and a few old scratches in fields, generally scarce type. NGC #6289307-010.

Santiago, Chile, gold 8 escudos, 1831 I, NGC AU 50, ex-Barros Franco. KM-84; Fr-33. Good strike, with attractive red toning over luster in legends, a modicum of marks around centers, technically second finest of two in the NGC census. NGC #5967474-007. Pedigreed to the Jose Miguel Barros Franco Collection.

Santiago, Chile, gold 4 escudos, 1833 I, AU details / cleaned. KM-87. Nice bold strike and full rims, spots of dark red encrustation here and there, a few minor flan-flaws and hairlines from cleaning, scarce type. NGC #6288569-007.

Santiago, Chile, gold 8 escudos, 1841 IJ, NGC AU 58, ex-Barros Franco. KM-104.1; Fr-41. Strong luster and decent strike but just a few too many small marks and hairlines to make Mint State. NGC #5967467-003. Pedigreed to the Jose Miguel Barros Franco Collection.

Santiago, Chile, gold 8 escudos, 1842 IJ, NGC AU 50, ex-Barros Franco. KM-104.1; Fr-41. Lustrous fields for the grade, with minimal marks but noticeable high-point wear. NGC #5967467-005. Pedigreed to the Jose Miguel Barros Franco Collection.

Santiago, Chile, 2 reales, 1843 IJ, 24.5mm, NGC AU 58. KM-100.1. Lightly toned over luster, good strike but with slight wear on high points in condor's feathers only (still rare grade), large-diameter first new type for this denomination after the "volcano" series. NGC #6288569-011.

Santiago, Chile, 1 real, 1843 IJ, NGC MS 62. KM-94.2. Bold strike, light toning, with ample luster on date side but much more brilliant on condor side, rare grade. NGC #6288569-026.

Santiago, Chile, gold 10 pesos, 1863/2, NGC MS 64-star PL, finest known. KM-131; Fr-45. Deeply struck (the overdate bold) with frosty details against mirrorlike fields that bear strong die-polish lines, all in a lovely yellow color, just a few bagmarks away from the Gem UNC category but rightfully singled out by NGC with a "star" designation for unusually choice appearance, also the only one of its type known in the Prooflike category. Indeed this is a very special coin, probably a specimen or first strike (from the same dies as the next lot), but in any case clearly intended to be superior to regular issues and wonderfully well preserved, just the kind of coin you would expect to have ended up in a world-class trophy collection like Eliasberg or Pittman or Millennia (none of which had anything close in this type), but instead quietly held for a long time by a savvy numismatist, this being its first time on the public market. We often talk about rarity of strike or condition, but the rarity of fresh, unseen material is perhaps an even bigger factor today. A true "wonder coin" for the specialist or trophy collector. NGC #4660427-001. Please use this link to verify the NGC certification number

Santiago, Chile, gold 10 pesos, 1863/2, NGC AU 58, ex-Barros Franco. KM-131; Fr-45. Lustrous and boldly struck with minor bagmarks and hairlines, scarce grade and rather attractive, the clear overdate overlooked by NGC (technically second finest in census for the overdate). NGC #5965896-004. Pedigreed to the Jose Miguel Barros Franco Collection.

Santiago, Chile, gold 10 pesos, 1867/6, large plume, NGC MS 61, ex-Barros Franco. KM-131; Fr-45. Bold strike with nice luster but faint hairlines in fields, strong overdate. NGC #5965896-008. Pedigreed to the Jose Miguel Barros Franco Collection.

Santiago, Chile, gold 5 pesos, 1859, NGC AU 55 ("top pop"), ex-Barros Franco. KM-130; Fr-46. Lustrous and light yellow in color, slightly weak strike and some marks, one of just two coins in the NGC census (both at this grade). NGC #5965897-003. Pedigreed to the Jose Miguel Barros Franco Collection.

Santiago, Chile, gold 5 pesos, 1872, NGC AU 58, ex-Barros Franco. KM-144; Fr-46. Choice strike and luster, minimal marks and hairlines, couple tiny rim-flaws, light yellow color. NGC #5965897-006. Pedigreed to the Jose Miguel Barros Franco Collection.

Santiago, Chile, gold 2 pesos, 1873, NGC MS 63, ex-Barros Franco. KM-84; Fr-33. Fully detailed bold strike with nice luster, traces of red toning, the 7 of the date possibly repunched, tied with two others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 66. NGC #5965898-002. Pedigreed to the Jose Miguel Barros Franco Collection.

Santiago, Chile, gold 20 pesos, 1976, arms above ornamental vines, NGC MS 65, ex-Barros Franco. KM-168; Fr-56. Brightly lustrous and just a bagmark or two away from Superb Gem UNC, labeled as "arms with supporters" by NGC but clearly actually the other type with a banner and vines at bottom. NGC #5965623-011. Pedigreed to the Jose Miguel Barros Franco Collection.

Chile (struck at the Paris Mint in France), bronze essai (5 francs), 1851, rare, NGC AU 58 BN. Maz-1382A; KM-Pn9. Dark overall but with hints of rainbow toning over luster, minimal marks and wear, interesting pattern struck for Chile in the French design by the famous engraver Barre in a unique design with Lady Liberty wearing a crown of cherubs. NGC #6281247-004.

Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1876, NGC MS 64. KM-142.1. Frosty white with luster, some bagmarks but still choice, in fact tied with six others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 65 (currently among 26 entries). NGC #6289307-012.

Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1876, NGC MS 62. KM-142.1. Attractively gold-toned over muted luster, minimal light marks. NGC #6289307-011.

Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1877, NGC MS 65. KM-142.1. Bold strike, lightly toned over muted luster, virtually no marks or wear, tied with three others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 65+. NGC #6289307-013.

Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1882, NGC MS 65+. KM-142.1. Choice luster with colorful toning around letters on date side, just a couple tiny bagmarks, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 66. NGC #6289307-014.

Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1885/4, NGC MS 64, finest known in NGC census. KM-142.1. Lightly toned over muted luster, minimal bagmarks, the better of just two in the NGC census for this scarce overdate. NGC #6289307-015.

Santiago, Chile, 10 centavos, 1907 with 9/8, fineness 0/0.5, NGC MS 66, finest and only example in NGC census. KM-unl (156.2 for type). Frosty with luster and devoid of marks, the mintmark and high points on condor slightly weakly struck, clear overdate and re-punched 0 in fineness, listed in NGC census as 1907/807, single finest but tied with two others without overdate or variety noted. NGC #5928786-007.

Santiago, Chile, 5 centavos, 1901/891, NGC MS 66. KM-155.2. Choice strike for the type, with flashy luster and no marks or wear that we can tell, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 67. NGC #5928786-011.

Kwangtung, China, 1 mace 4.4 candareens (20 cents), (1890-1908), NGC MS 63+. L KM-Y201. Brightly lustrous, with only tiny bagmarks, a few thin die-cracks. NGC #6288569-014.

Szechuan, China (Republic), silver dollar, Year 1 (1912), AU details / cleaned. L KM-Y456. Lustrous and lightly toned over old hairlines, the rims a bit weak and with lots of tiny marks in fields. NGC #6288569-013.

China (Republic), silver 10 cents, Year 3 (1914), MS 64. L KM-Y326. Golden-red toning over muted luster, trace of die-clashing in front of face. NGC #6288569-015.

Sinkiang, China (Republic), silver sar (tael), year 6 (1917), Urumqi, NGC VF 30. L KM-Y45.1. Faintly toned, normal wear and marks for the assigned grade. NGC #6288569-012.

Yunnan, China, silver tael, (1943-44), small stag's head, NGC MS 61. L KM-X3. Muted luster under gray toning, typically weakly struck but devoid of actual wear, with hairline edge-crack and strong die-polish lines on reverse, a very popular issue (struck for the French Indo-China opium trade) that is highly sought in MS grade. NGC #6288569-003.

China, proof 35 yuan, 1979, NGC PF 69. KM-8. Virtually perfect, with blemish-free mirror fields and frosty details showing every element. NGC #6289301-001.

Cartagena, Colombia, cob 8 reales, 1630, assayer E below mintmark RN to right, rare, ex-Lasser, ex-Hyde, KM Plate. Restrepo-M45.12; KM-3.4; Cal-1235; S-C3. 25.41 grams. Choice full shield with full RN-E to right, also full but slightly doubled cross with clear 163 of date and faint curved bottom of 0 (has to be 1630 anyway because of the mintmark), all nicely toned with only light surface corrosion (AU details), a few natural flan-flaws, well pedigreed and desirable as a type-coin. Pedigreed to the Joseph Lasser collection (Ponterio auction of January 2005, lot 767) and to the Hyde collection (Spink auction of March 1990, lot 2845), also Plate Coin in Krause-Mishler's Standard Catalog references.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip IV, no assayer (1649-65), castle with tilted doorway / ball-tailed lion, ring-inside-dots borders. Restrepo-M14.1; KM-unl; Cal-530. 1.03 grams. Choice full castle and lion, broad-flan VF with darkly toned fields, trace of surface porosity yet still overweight.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip IV, no assayer (1649-65), castle with tilted doorway / ball-tailed lion, ring-inside-dots borders. Restrepo-M14.1; KM-unl; Cal-530. 0.59 gram. Broad flan with full but crude castle, bold but off-center lion, much border and inner ring visible, XF+ with toned fields.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip IV, no assayer (1649-65), castle with tilted doorway / ball-tailed lion, ring-inside-dots borders. Restrepo-M14.1; KM-unl; Cal-530. 0.58 gram. Choice full lion, full but slightly off-center castle, VF with some dark encrustation on fields, slight surface porosity.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip IV, no assayer (1649-65), castle with tilted doorway / ball-tailed lion, ring-inside-dots borders. Restrepo-M14.1; KM-unl; Cal-530. 0.73 gram. Choice full castle and lion, VF with toned fields, trace of surface porosity.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip IV, no assayer (1649-65), castle with tilted doorway / ball-tailed lion, ring-inside-dots borders. Restrepo-M14.1; KM-unl; Cal-530. 0.66 gram. Superb full lion, choice but off-center castle with much border visible, darkly toned all over, salvaged XF.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip IV, no assayer (1649-65), castle with tilted doorway / ball-tailed lion, ring-inside-dots borders. Restrepo-M14.1; KM-unl; Cal-530. 0.69 gram. Nearly full castle and good full lion, VF with toned fields, light surface porosity.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip IV, no assayer (1649-65), castle with tilted doorway / ball-tailed lion, ring-inside-dots borders. Restrepo-M14.1; KM-unl; Cal-530. 0.80 gram. Bold full lion, full but weaker castle, AVF with toned fields, slight surface porosity.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip IV, no assayer (1649-65), castle with tilted doorway / ball-tailed lion, ring-inside-dots borders. Restrepo-M14.1; KM-unl; Cal-530. 0.54 gram. Small from corrosion but with full, bold and well-centered castle and lion, XF with dark toning.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip IV, no assayer (1649-65), castle with tilted doorway / ball-tailed lion, ring-inside-dots borders. Restrepo-M14.1; KM-unl; Cal-530. 1.02 grams. Good full castle, clear but off-center lion, toned VF with light surface porosity (still overweight).

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip IV, no assayer (1649-65), castle with tilted doorway / ball-tailed lion, ring-inside-dots borders. Restrepo-M14.1; KM-unl; Cal-530. 0.69 gram. Bold full castle, bold but off-center lion, toned VF+ with very light surface porosity.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip IV, no assayer (1649-65), castle with tilted doorway / ball-tailed lion, ring-inside-dots borders. Restrepo-M14.1; KM-unl; Cal-530. 0.89 gram. Nearly full but slightly off-center castle and lion in Fine grade with old scratches, dark fields.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip IV, no assayer (1649-65), castle with tilted doorway / ball-tailed lion, ring-inside-dots borders. Restrepo-M14.1; KM-unl; Cal-530. 0.73 gram. Nearly full but partially flat lion and castle, VF with dark fields.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip IV, no assayer (1649-65), castle with tilted doorway / ball-tailed lion, ring-inside-dots borders. Restrepo-M14.1; KM-unl; Cal-530. 0.85 gram. Off-center XF with dark toning, surface porosity, bold but off-center castle and lion.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (1704-8), castle with tall fluted towers / ball-tailed lion with feet pointing apart, ring-inside-dots borders, rare. Restrepo-M53.2; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 0.44 gram. Thin, oblong flan with full castle and lion, VF+ with light toning and light surface porosity, good example for showing the castle design

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (1704-8), castle with tall fluted towers / ball-tailed lion with feet pointing apart, ring-inside-dots borders, rare. Restrepo-M53.2; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 0.52 gram. Bold VF with full lion, nearly full but off-center castle, toned fields, surface porosity, clipped edge.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (1704-8), castle with tall fluted towers / ball-tailed lion with feet pointing apart, ring-inside-dots borders, rare. Restrepo-M53.2; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 0.74 gram. Full but corroded castle and lion in Fine grade, very lightly toned.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Charles II posthumous, no assayer (1704-8), castle with tall fluted towers / ball-tailed lion with feet pointing apart, ring-inside-dots borders, rare. Restrepo-M53.2; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 0.71 gram. Off-center lion and castle, porous Fine with dark fields.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip V or Louis I, no assayer (1724-9), castle with thin middle tower / heavyset lion with crown, thick ring borders, very rare. Restrepo-unl; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 0.70 gram. Darkly toned lion and castle, both full and bold within complete inner rings contrasting with fields that are oddly frosty and bright, probably UNC but with porosity on details.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip V or Ferdinand VI, no assayer (1743-8), castle with three even towers / lizard-like lion, crude corded borders, very rare. Restrepo-unl; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 0.54 gram. Choice full castle and lion with 100% details, with parts of corded borders on both sides, AU with light sediment on fields.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Ferdinand VI, no assayer (1755), castle with tall fluted towers / lizard-like right-facing lion, crude corded borders, very rare. Restrepo-unl; KM-unl; Cal-Type 9. 0.58 gram. VF with crude but bold full castle and lion and much of both corded borders, toned.

Popayan, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1775 J.S. Restrepo-73.14; KM-50.2; Cal-2042. 26.92 grams. AU with luster on reverse, lots of small marks on obverse, slightly crude rims (as made), hint of red toning.

Popayan, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1798 JF. Restrepo-98.16; KM-62.2; Cal-1670. 26.95 grams. Lightly red-toned UNC with muted luster, surface hairlines, weak rims (as made).

Bogota, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1813 J.F. Restrepo-127.15; KM-66.1; Cal-1845. 27.06 grams. Problem-free XF with contrasting sediment in legends, uneven rims due to slightly off-center strike.

Bogota, Colombia, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1757 S.J, rare, NGC AU 50. Restrepo-16.6; KM-30.1; Cal-680. Choice red toning, contrasting toning and sediment around bold details, second finest of just two in the NGC census (the other AU 53), rarest of three assayer varieties for this year (the others with S and J individually) within a generally rare type. NGC #2856490-009.

Popayan, Colombia, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III (bust of Ferdinand VI), 1763 J, NGC AU 55. Restrepo-58.8; KM-36.2; Cal-1617. Lovely specimen with choice purple toning in legends, mostly weak rims (as made), generally scarce type. NGC #2856490-010.

Bogota, Colombia, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III ("rat nose" type), 1768 JV, NGC AU 55. Restrepo-60.14; KM-40; Cal-1681. Bold strike with nice luster and light yellow color, strong rims, generally rare and popular type, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 63+. NGC #4916866-002.

Bogota, Colombia, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1777/6 J.J. Restrepo-61.12; KM-49.1; Cal-1694. 6.73 grams. Evenly struck and problem-free XF+ with nice rims, a few minor marks (old), clear overdate.

Popayan, Colombia, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1782 SF. Restrepo-62.22; KM-49.2; Cal-1643. 6.67 grams. Light yellow XF/AU with bold rims, some old marks on obverse including light dent in front of mouth.

Bogota, Colombia, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1788 J.J, NGC AU 55. Restrepo-61.37; KM-49.1a; Cal-1716. Bold strike, hint of luster and toning, slight die-rust on reverse, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 63. NGC #6445257-002.

Popayan, Colombia, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1809 JF, NGC MS 60. Restepo-123.3; KM-64.2; Cal-1524. Broad flan with full rims and choice legends, much luster and traces of incipient toning, slightly crude shield (old die), second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 63. NGC #6288552-012. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Popayan, Colombia, bust 8 reales, 1813/2 J.F, very rare, NGC VF 35, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-120.4; KM-71; Cal-1364. Deeply toned with hint of luster in fields, struck on a broad flan with full rims, even honest wear on high points, no major marks or flaws, very attractive, once considered the finest known until the Eldorado piece in PCGS AU50 sold in 2018, still a choice example of a very rare overdate (Restrepo says "about eight are known") from a generally rare and highly desirable ten-year type that represents the only bust-type crowns of Colombia. NGC #4330858-001. Pedigreed to the Superior auction of December 1990 (lot 606). Please use this link to verify the NGC certification number

Popayan, Colombia, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1816 F, rare, PCGS VF detail / tooled, Restrepo Plate Coin (stated on label). Restrepo-120.10; KM-71; Cal-1369. Broad flan, minimal toning (low contrast), with light old scratches in random places, desirable pedigree, from a rare and highly desirable ten-year type that represents the only bust-type crowns of Colombia. PCGS #39227524. Pedigreed to the Nueva Granada Collection (stated on label), and Plate Coin on page 137 of Restrepo's Coins of Colombia (2012).

Popayan, Colombia, 4 reales proclamation medal, Charles IV, 1790, Tenorio, corded edge, NGC AU 53. Restrepo-p. 121; Herrera-186; Medina-213. 33mm. Obverse with armored bust of Charles III within legend CAROL IV D G HISP ET IND R .; reverse with mountains and city above TENORIO. within legend PROCLAMATUS IN CIVIT POPAIANENSI with date 1790 at bottom. Lightly toned over luster, with lots of small (natural) flaws but minimal wear, second finest in NGC census behind a single AU 55. NGC #6442565-029. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Popayan, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1819 M.F. Restrepo-114.11; KM-70.2; Cal-903. 6.71 grams. Bold AU/XF with toning in legends but also some black oxidation, the partial removal of which left scratches below the date, listed in Restrepo as "scarce."

Popayan, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 182/10 M.F, NGC MS 64, finest known in NGC census, ex-Esmeralda. Restrepo-114.12; KM-70.2; Cal-904. Choice strike with brilliant luster (almost prooflike) and light rainbow toning in legends, broad flan with parts of rims crude/weak (as made), exceptional grade for this type, also with very bold overdate 2/1. NGC #5937517-003. Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label).

Popayan, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1820 F.M, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census, ex-Esmeralda. Restrepo-114.15; KM-70.2; Cal-906. Well struck and deeply rainbow toned over luster with minimal high-point wear, in fact begging a higher grade, top coin at NGC nonetheless. NGC #3355396-001. Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label).

Pasto, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1822 O, NGC AU 50 ("top pop"). Restrepo-115; KM-74; Cal-894. Fine style with bold details but laminations between date and CONST (hence dot variety unclear), also crude rims (as made), but very choice grade for this type, with lustrous fields and lightly toned, in fact one of only two straight-graded examples in the NGC census (both AU 50), popular one-year type believed to have been struck by fleeing royalists using modified Popayan dies with CONST in legend (unique among colonial issues) in reference to the new Spanish Constitution of 1812. NGC #6442565-036. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Pasto, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1822 O, two dots between date and CONST. Restrepo-115.1; KM-74; Cal-894. 6.53 grams. Choice strike for the type with all lettering bold, some central flat spots and old scratches, crude rims (as usual), deeply toned AVF overall, popular one-year type believed to have been struck by fleeing royalists using modified Popayan dies with CONST in legend (unique among colonial issues) in reference to the new Spanish Constitution of 1812.

Pasto, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1822 O, two dots between date and CONST, PCGS VG detail / environmental damage. Restrepo-115.1; KM-74; Cal-894. Bold full legends but centers somewhat flat and worn, the fields deeply toned, popular one-year type believed to have been struck by fleeing royalists using modified Popayan dies with CONST in legend (unique among colonial issues) in reference to the new Spanish Constitution of 1812. PCGS #40149325.

Bogota, Colombia, bust 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1812 J.F, recut 2, error mintmark MR, rare, NGC VF 35, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-106.6 (var); KM-69.1; Cal-449. Bold legends and rims with typically weak centers, good toning over enough luster to qualify for a much higher grade in our opinion (maybe even AU 50), second only to the PCGS AU details (cleaned) example in Eldorado (the only straight-grade example at PCGS being VG8), rare date with M instead of N in the mintmark. NGC #3711591-009. Pedigreed to the Cayon auction of December 2001 (lot 1510) and to the Sedwick Auction 20 (lot 1168).

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1819, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-100.21; KM-67.1; Cal-299. Boldly struck with diagonal die-crack on castle, deeply toned over luster, final date of issue for this denomination, one of just two in the NGC census (the other being VG). NGC #6442565-031. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Cartagena, Colombia, copper provisional 2 reales, 1814, rotated 4, NGC AU 55 BN, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-136.3; KM-D1. Broad flan with nearly full details including most of 14 of date (the 4 "reversed" in Restrepo's parlance but really just rotated 90 degrees clockwise, actually the norm for this date), otherwise typically crude, chocolate-brown color all over. NGC #6442565-037. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Cartagena, Colombia, copper provisional 1/2 real, 1812. Restrepo-131.2; KM-D2. 2.24 grams. Dark XF with very bold and full date (rare thus), parts of edge crude (including a small split) and with old scratches on obverse.

Cartagena, Colombia, copper "imitation cob" 2 reales, fantasy date "822" (ca. 1815), struck over Cartagena provisional copper 2 reales (1813-14), very rare. Restrepo-118.1; Cal-unl; KM-unl. 2.56 grams. Nearly full details despite surface porosity, VF overall, with small edge-split, brown all over.

Bogota, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 2 reales, 1815 J.F, "Libertad Americana," denomination 2/1 (extremely rare), NGC AG 3. Restrepo-137.3; KM-unl (type C4). The various 1815-6 2R issues of Cundinamarca are all rare and represent the first type of "Libertad Americana" coins featuring a feather-headdress-clad native for the bust of Liberty but with CUNDINAMARCA specified in the legend (as opposed to 1819-20 issues solely under New Granada). Among these, the rarest of all (even rarer than the NUEBA error highlighted in Eldorado, erroneously cataloged as NVEBA, which is another variety) is the error with denomination 2 punched over 1, as we have here, believed to be one of only two known (Restrepo says "one known," but this coin is not the one pictured in Restrepo). While the NGC label specifies the variety, unfortunately the census does not, so it appears that an AU 58 example is known, but that coin (Lissner collection) clearly has just a 2 and not 2/1. As the stated grade of the present lot indicates, this piece is well worn, particularly in the centers, but it is all honest wear with no egregious marks, the reverse typically plagued with annealing flaws but the denomination and legends all full and clear, with light toning. For the Colombian specialist who may never see this variety again. NGC #6442565-045. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 2 reales, 1815 J.F, "Libertad Americana," NUEBA error, NGC Fine details / environmental damage. Restrepo-137.2; KM-unl (type C4). As mentioned in the previous lot, this is a very rare type with several varieties, this one listed in Restrepo as "very scarce," the present example with typically weak centers and what appears to be surface corrosion but may actually be more related to improper annealing (also typical), nicely toned in any case and with full legends (rims crude). NGC #6442573-001. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia (New Granada), 8 reales, 1820/19 J.F, "Libertad Americana," rare, NGC VF 20, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Esmeralda. Restrepo-142.2; KM-78. Broad flan with full but slightly crude rims, typically lightly struck centers with honest even wear and nice toning over hints of luster, rather attractive for this generally rare and popular type that represents the first dollar-sized coins of independent Colombia. NGC #3641701-006. Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label).

Bogota, Colombia (New Granada), 1 real, 1819 J.F, "Libertad Americana," no dot in denomination. Restrepo-135.1a; KM-75. 2.88 grams. XF+, choice strike with nearly full details on native bust, bold legends with contrasting toning, some weakness at bottom of pomegranate and minor natural flan-flaws, scarce variety lacking dot between 1 and R in legend.

Bogota, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 8 reales, 1820 J.F, NGC XF 40. Restrepo-157.1; KM-C6. Broad flan with full rims and full details (no weak spots), toning over luster, with central bulge on reverse and slightly grainy surfaces (as made), rare grade. (Note: NGC's census lists several coins as "1820 JF CUNDINAMARCA CROWNED HEAD RIGHT" in error, perhaps confused with colonial issues showing king's head facing right.) NGC #6288569-017.

Bogota, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 2 reales, 1820 J.F, dots in legend, rare, NGC F 12, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Eldorado, ex-Esmeralda. Restrepo-155.1; KM-C5. Very bold legends enhanced by dark toning, centers weakly struck as usual, but overall quite nice for the grade and type ("very scarce" in Restrepo), the only example listed at either NGC or PCGS. NGC #5936656-016. Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label) and to the Eldorado Collection (Stack's Bowers auction of August 2018, lot 42374).

Bogota, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 2 reales, 1821 J.F., no mintmark, dots in legend, rare, NGC Fine details / cleaned. Restrepo-155.4; KM-C5. Broad flan with natural void in part of edge, bold legends and lustrous fields but centrally weak (as usual) and with some heavy marks and hairlines, variety with .J.F. on reverse (not noted by NGC), which Restrepo calls "very scarce," with none at above Fine grade at either NGC or PCGS. NGC #6442573-003. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 2 reales, 1821 J.F, mintmark BA with dots below and to right of A, NGC VF 35. Restrepo-155.6; KM-C5. Choice strike with full details, light toning over luster, parts of rims slightly crude (as made), every bit of XF in our opinion. NGC #6288569-018.

Bogota, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 2 reales, 1821 J.F, mintmark BA, no dot below A, with pomegranate countermark for the Republic of New Granada (1830s), NGC AU details / cleaned, c/s XF, ex-Esmeralda. Restrepo-155.6r; KM-unl (host C5). Bold details (particularly the reverse legend) with nearly full countermark on reverse (and corresponding protrusion on obverse), crude rims (as made), lustrous and white from cleaning. NGC #4822299-009. Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label).

Bogota, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 2 reales, 1823 J.F, very rare, NGC VG 8, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Dana Roberts (stated on label), ex-Esmeralda. Restrepo-155.8; KM-C5. Very rare "final" date of Cundinamarca coinage, ironically struck BEFORE the 1821 coins with mintmark BA (as the overdate 1/3 exists), this example with bold and lustrous legends but center of obverse very weak due to a flan-bulge, nicely toned all over with hints of luster, in some ways superior to the Eldorado specimen at the same grade (PCGS), which is the only other example sold publicly in recent years. NGC #5937428-005. Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label) and to the Dana Roberts collection (Heritage auction of April 2011, lot 25490).

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1820, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-145.1; KM-79.1. Bold strike and rims, with just a few small marks in the lustrous fields, scarce first date of type with Phrygian cap splitting denomination 1-4 and no mintmark, effectively unchanged from the 1814-16 Cundinamarca issues under the United Provinces of New Granada. NGC #6058651-001.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1820, NGC XF 45, ex-Esmeralda. Restrepo-145.1; KM-79.1. Broad flan with full rims (reverse slightly off-center), deep toning and honest even wear, scarce first date of the type with Phrygian cap splitting denomination 1-4 and no mintmark, effectively unchanged from the 1814-16 Cundinamarca issues under the United Provinces of New Granada, this example second finest in NGC census behind a single AU 53 (previous lot). NGC #2806799-006. Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label).

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1821, no mintmark, NGC VF 25. Restrepo-145.2; KM-79.1. Smooth fields and bold details with only light even wear, nicely toned, scarce issue in the old New Granada design with Phrygian cap splitting denomination 1-4 and no mintmark, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 63. NGC #4831066-005.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1821, mintmark BA (no dot), NGC AU 58. Restrepo-145.3; KM-79.2. Choice bold strike with lustrous fields under very light golden toning, choice grade (tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 65), second variety within this type displaying BA mintmark to left and denomination 1/4 to right of Phrygian cap. NGC #6058651-003.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1821, mintmark BA (no dot), NGC AU 55. Restrepo-145.3; KM-79.2. Bold strike, muted luster under light gunmetal toning, minor laminations on reverse, second variety within this type displaying BA mintmark to left and denomination 1/4 to right of Phrygian cap. NGC #6058651-002.

Bogota, Colombia, gold 8 escudos, 1830 R.S, PCGS MS63. Sed-6; Restrepo-165.19; KM-82.1. Choice luster and rims, the legends bold but centers typically softly struck, very flashy, near top grade (highest at PCGS MS63+ and highest at NGC MS 64). PCGS #42722110.

Popayan, Colombia, gold 8 escudos, 1833/2 F.M. Sed-7; Restrepo-166.33; KM-unl (82.2 for type). 26.79 grams. AVF with weak bust, minor rim-flaws and laminations but nicely contrasting toning, bold overdate that Frank Sedwick lists in error as 33/22 with rarity RRR and 1991 value of $2000 (Restrepo just says scarce, KM lists only 1833/22 UR).

Popayan, Colombia, gold 1 escudo, 1826 F.M, NGC AU 55 ("top pop"). Sed-3; Restrepo-162.7; KM-81.2. Choice bold strike with lovely red toning all over, full rims, just a little high-point wear, tied with two others for finest in the NGC census. NGC #6288552-014. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, gold 1 peso, 1827 R.R, NGC MS 63. Sed-1; Restrepo-160.7i; KM-84. Deep bold strike and satin-smooth fields, muted luster, a gem for this issue, barely second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 63+. NGC #4337672-003.

Bogota, Colombia, gold 1 peso, 1829 R.S, NGC MS 61. Sed-1; Restrepo-160.9; KM-84. Light yellow color with nice luster, bold strike (slight central bulge on obverse with faint adjustment marks), full rims. NGC #6288552-016. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Popayan, Colombia, 1 real, 1829 M.F., NGC VF 30, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-154.7; KM-87.2. Off-center strike, with light toning over hints of luster, the reverse a bit grainy (as made), listed in Restrepo as scarce. NGC #6442565-044. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1826 B.T.R., rare, NGC AU 55, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-148.1; KM-85.1. Choice bold strike and satin-smooth fields, encrustation in crevices, slightly crude rims (as made), faint toning and luster, interesting one-year one-denomination issue with mintmark as B to left of assayers' initials T and R (for Truxillo and Rodriguez), apparently their only joint contribution to minting in Colombia, finest at NGC but overall second to a PCGS MS64 that sold for $2000 in 2018. NGC #6058651-005.

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1826 RU, NGC AU 53. Restrepo-147.1; KM-85.3. Bold but slightly crude strike with incomplete rims (off-center), hint of luster, first year of a generally rare type. NGC #6058651-004.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1828 R.S./R.R., unique, NGC MS 65 with gold WINGS sticker, finest known in NGC census, ex-Lissner. Restrepo-unl (cf 146.2); KM-unl (85.2 for type). Fully detailed strike and smooth fields, no wear or marks at all, with light toning over luster, the rims a bit crude (as made) but ostensibly the finest known by far for the date, hammered in Lissner for $7500 (described as "an absolute gem"), in which the cataloger mentioned an over-assayer (overlooked by NGC) but proposed an illogical under-assayer RU (which was a Popayan assayer) as opposed to RR (the Bogota assayer in 1828). Until and unless other examples are identified, this piece can be considered unique and probably missing in even the most advanced collections. NGC #3831525-045. Pedigreed to the R.L. Lissner collection (stated on label).

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1831 RU, very rare, NGC AU 55, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-147.3; KM-unl (85.3 for type). Richly rainbow toned with traces of luster, off-center reverse, reportedly among only four known (according to Restrepo) and far superior to Restrepo's Plate Coin that we sold two auctions ago for $1600 hammer. NGC #6058651-007.

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1832/7 RU, rare, NGC MS 63. Restrepo-147.4; KM-unl (85.3 for type). Strong luster under toning, slightly crude strike and rims, with clear overdate (and diagnostic 8/8) not mentioned on the NGC label, so even though this coin is the finest listed for clean date, it ranks second behind an MS 64 listed with overdate (rare either way). NGC #3675440-001.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1833 R.S., rare, NGC VF details / cleaned. Restrepo-146.4; KM-85.3. White from cleaning but with clear details and smooth fields, die-clash at 4-5 o'clock on obverse. NGC #6442565-042. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1834 RU, NGC AU details / cleaned. Restrepo-147.7; KM-85.3. Choice bold strike with satin-smooth fields hiding hints of luster (no hairlines that we can see), scarce final date of type. NGC #6058651-008.

Bogota, Colombia, 8 reales, 1837 R.S., PCGS MS 63. Restrepo-193.1; KM-92. Choice strike and luster with large splashes of deep rainbow toning all over, full rims, scarce brief type (effectively just one year, as only one example of 1838 is known). PCGS #41795757.

Bogota, Colombia, 8 reales, 1837 R.S. Restrepo-193.1; KM-92. 26.99 grams. Beautifully toned over muted luster, AU with a few old scratches on obverse, slightly off-center strike, scarce brief type (effectively just one year, as only one example of 1838 is known).

Popayan, Colombia, 2 reales, 1842 U.M., NGC XF 40. Restrepo-188.9; KM-97.2. Nice luster for the assigned grade, the high points lightly worn and with hairlines in fields, annealing flaws on obverse and the reverse slightly grainy, generally scarce type, this date (without overdate) listed as "very scarce" in Restrepo. NGC #6446637-001.

Popayan, Colombia, 1/2 real, 1841 R.U., very rare, NGC VF details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-178.7; KM-96.2. Clear details but surfaces and rims all a bit rough, according to Restrepo one of just "three or four known" with this assayer, bettered only by Eldorado's PCFS VF20 that hammered for $1300 in 2018. NGC #6442573-012. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, 1/2 real, 1843 R.S., NGC VF details / cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-177.9; KM-96.1. Bold rims and strong details with smooth fields, listed as "scarce" in Restrepo, none in straight grade at either NGC or PCGS. NGC #6442573-011. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Popayan, Colombia, 1/2 real, 1844 U.E., very rare, XF details / cleaned, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-178.18; KM-96.2. Bold strike but surfaces a bit rough (as made) and white from cleaning, crude rims, one of just four known according to Restrepo, none in straight grade at either NGC or PCGS. NGC #6442573-013. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1837, dot after BOGOTA, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-172.1a; KM-90.1. Choice bold strike with smooth and lustrous fields, lightly toned, good rims, scarce first year of type. NGC #6058651-009.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1838, NGC MS 62. Restrepo-172.3; KM-90.1. Very sharp strike and rims with blazingly lustrous fields, minimal tiny marks (arguably MS 63), tied with two others for second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 65. NGC #6058651-010.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1839, NGC MS 61. Restrepo-172.5; KM-90.1. Deeply toned over muted luster, good strike, full but partially weak rims, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 65. NGC #4831067-005.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1840, NGC MS 62. Restrepo-172.7; KM-90.1. Broad flan extending past the full rims, choice strike, deeply toned over muted luster, second highest grade in the NGC census behind a pair of MS 66's. NGC #4831067-008.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1840/0, NGC MS 61. Restrepo-172.7b; KM-unl (90.1 for type). Broad flan extending past the full rims, light golden toning over luster, the re-punched 0 not mentioned on label but clear on this coin. NGC #4831067-009.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1842, NGC AU 53. Restrepo-172.11; KM-90.1. Nice strike on broad flan extending past the full rims, good luster underneath golden toning, light wear on highest points only (arguably higher grade). NGC #4831067-011.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1843, NGC AU 55, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-172.13; KM-90.1. Beautifully rainbow toned over luster, good strike on a broad flan but with parts of rims crude, a few old marks on reverse. NGC #4831067-012.

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1844/3, coin axis, very rare, NGC VF details / cleaned. Restrepo-173.10; KM-unl (90.2 for type). Full details but rough surface on reverse (probably as made), crude rims with peripheral toning, rare type, this overdate in coin alignment particularly rare (Restrepo says three to five known). NGC #4831068-001.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1845, five-point stars, NGC AU 58. Restrepo-172.17a; KM-90.1. Choice strike, lovely rainbow toning over luster, part of reverse rim weak (also evidence of die-clashing on that side), second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64. NGC #4831067-006.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1846, NGC MS 63. Restrepo-172.19; KM-90.1. Brightly lustrous and well centered (choice strike) with streaks of carbon spots on reverse but otherwise near-pristine, second only to Lissner's MS 65. NGC #6058651-013.

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1846, NGC VF 25. Restrepo-173.15; KM-90.2. Bold details despite rough surfaces (as made), attractive toned, crude rims (as made), scarce date within a generally rare type (top grade in NGC only XF 40). NGC #4831068-006.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1848, NGC XF 45, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-172.23; KM-90.1. Lightly rainbow toned over muted luster, light old marks on obverse (possibly as made), scarce final date of cornucopia type. NGC #4831068-010.

Silver proof pattern for Popayan, Colombia, 2 reales, 1848/7, reeded edge, rare, NGC PF 60. Restrepo-36 (p. 171); KM-Pn7. 5.09 grams; 23mm. Attractively toned over luster, sharp strike with no wear but some light scratches, the overdate clear but overlooked by NGC. NGC #5931969-013. Pedigreed to the Nueva Granada collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, 1 peso, 1855, NGC AU 58. Restrepo-198.2; KM-118. Muted luster, light surface hairlines and high-point wear, desirable type as the first silver "peso" of Colombia, tied with two others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 65. NGC #6442573-017. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1850, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-175.3; KM-108.2. Choice luster with traces of reddish toning, full but partially weak rims, nice strike overall. NGC #3735722-044.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1851, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census, ex-Lissner. Restrepo-174.2; KM-108.1. Muted luster with the faintest of rainbow toning, no marks or problems, re-punched date, hammered for $3500 in Lissner in 2014 where it was listed as "very scarce" (also noted as RRRR in older editions of Restrepo). NGC #3831525-057. Pedigreed to the R.L. Lissner collection (stated on label).

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1851, NGC XF 45, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-175.5; KM-108.2. Colorfully rainbow toned, somewhat weakly struck and with slightly crude rims (as made), rare as straight-graded. NGC #6058651-014.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1852, caduceus type, very rare, NGC MS 66 with gold WINGS sticker, finest known in NGC census, ex-Lissner. Restrepo-176.1; KM-113. Deep strike with full rims, muted luster but no marks or wear, very rare type struck in just two dates (1852 and 1858) with caducei flanking the denomination, a design that continued into the Granadine Confederation issues as 1/4 decimo (the coins just say "1/4"), this being the finest of the known 1852's (Restrepo says three to four known but five can be found in CoinArchives and four are in the NGC census), hammered for $6000 in Lissner in 2014. NGC #3831525-058. Pedigreed to the R.L. Lissner collection (stated on label).

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1853, rare, NGC AU 50, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-175.10; KM-108.2. Bold details with light golden toning over luster, surfaces a bit crude (as made), slightly off-center strike. NGC #6058651-015.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1858, very rare, NGC AU details / rev rim filed, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Dana Roberts. Restrepo-176.2; KM-113. Deeply toned, with all elements of design visible but rims truncated (both as made and from filing), the rarer of two dates in this very rare type (see lot 837 above, this date in fact sometimes attributed to the Granadine Confederation), so rare that Restrepo says only two or three are known, and indeed we can trace only one other, a PCGS XF40 with second O of BOGOTA missing. NGC #4831069-010. Pedigreed to the Dana Roberts collection (Heritage auction of April 2011, lot 25428).

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1858, very rare, NGC XF details / obverse tooled, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-175.16; KM-108.2. Softly struck, with spotty light toning and patch of bright luster on reverse, tooling marks on obverse, very rare final date of type (Restrepo says two or three known), none listed in straight-grade NGC census, with a single VF30 recorded at PCGS (Eldorado). NGC #6442573-016. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 decimo, 1860, caduceus type, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census, ex-Dana Roberts. Restrepo-222.1; KM-131. Bold, toned-around details but very weak rims, satin-smooth fields, hammered for $1100 in the Dana Roberts sale. NGC #3312950-015. Pedigreed to the Dana Roberts collection (Heritage auction of April 2011, lot 23673).

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 decimo, 1860, three stars, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census, ex-Norweb, ex-Lissner. Restrepo-221.2; KM-123 (as 1/4R). Bold strike (very deep at rims), with deep rainbow toning over luster, mislabeled by NGC and miscataloged in Lissner as a 1/4 real, still finer than the single 1/4 decimo in the NGC census at AU 55. Note the presence of three six-point stars instead of nine five-point stars on this type indicates it was an issue of the Granadine Confederation and not of the United States of New Granada. NGC #3831525-067. Pedigreed to the R.L. Lissner collection (stated on label) and to the Norweb Collection (Christie's Dallas auction of November 1985, lot 754).

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 decimo, 1862, NGC VF 35, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-221.4; KM-123 (as 1/4R). Strong details and full rims, with rich rainbow toning over slightly crude fields, from the type with three six-point stars instead of nine five-point stars indicating Granadine Confederation issue, even though it was struck after the dissolution of the Confederation in 1861. NGC #4831070-006.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 decimo, 1861, rare, NGC AU 50, finest known in NGC census, ex-Dana Roberts. Restrepo-240.1; KM-132.1 (under Granadine Confederation). Decent centers but weak at rims, the fields fairly smooth and starting to tone, a rare and important one-year type with nine five-point stars instead of three six-point stars, indicative of issue under the short-lived United States of New Granada (not Granadine Confederation, as mis-stated in KM), in fact one of only four issues (the others being Popayan 1/4 decimo 1860, Bogota 1 decimo 1861 and Bogota 1 peso 1861) attributable to this political unit. For this specific coin, the Dana Roberts cataloger said "easy to imagine it to be the finest extant." NGC #3312950-016. Pedigreed to the Dana Roberts collection (Heritage auction of April 2011, lot 23674).

Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1873, Barre bust, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-297.1; KM-153.4. Lustrous and well struck despite slightly grainy surfaces (as made), deep incipient toning on parts of rims, listed as "scarce" in Restrepo. NGC #6442573-020. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, 1/2 decimo, 1863, NGC MS 66 ("top pop"). Restrepo-254.1; KM-144. Choice strike and rims, gorgeous rainbow toning over luster, small die-crack at bottom on obverse but otherwise as perfect as they come (tied with three others for finest in NGC census). NGC #3393224-003.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 decimo, 1865, NGC MS 65 ("top pop"). Restrepo-246.4; KM-143.1. Strongly lustrous and lightly rainbow-toned around details, tied with four others for finest in NGC census. NGC #1527103-006.

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 decimo, 1865/4, blunt stars on reverse, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-248.5; KM-143.2. Deep and bold strike but somewhat crude (especially the rims)per the mint, very lightly toned, interesting variety with holed blunt stars resembling gears on reverse, the overdate called 5/4 by Restrepo but could be 5/3, in which case this example is more accurately second finest at NGC behind an AU 55 attributed to 1865/3. NGC #4831070-013.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 decimo, 1866, NGC MS 62, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-246.5; KM-143.1. Choice strike with nearly full rims, light splashes of toning over smooth and lustrous fields, very pretty. NGC #6442573-014. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 decimo, 1866, blunt stars on reverse, rare, NGC AU details / obv cleaned, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-248.7; KM-143.2. Bold strike (slightly crude as usual for this mint), rims mostly absent (as made), faint hairlines from cleaning but starting to tone, none listed in straight grade at NGC but the Dana Roberts example was ANACS EF 40 (and its cataloger said: "For years this date was unconfirmed!"). NGC #6058651-016.

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 decimo, 1867, normal stars, very rare, NGC VF details / environmental damage, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-248.9; KM-143.2. Crude strike as usual (no rims), with a few light patches of toning over surface corrosion and marks, so rare that Restrepo says "two known," the numbers and letters somewhat odd (possibly a contemporary counterfeit) and rather different from a superior specimen in Eldorado (PCGS AU55, hammered at $1100). NGC #6442573-015. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 decimo, 1879, rare, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census, ex-Dana Roberts. Restrepo-248.35; KM-143.2a. Choice details for this mint and with unusually bright luster alternating with reddish toning, not listed as rare in Restrepo (and unexplained as to why KM makes this a separate type from the pre-1868 issues) but the Dana Roberts cataloger said "declared by Dana Roberts to be the 'confirmation' coin of a new RRR date" and pointed out that Whittier's NGC XF 40 example (probably the same XF 45 now listed in the census) sold for $1035. The present coin hammered at $1600 in 2011. NGC #3312996-001. Pedigreed to the Dana Roberts collection (Heritage auction of April 2011, lot 23676).

Medellin (Antioquia), Colombia, gold 5 pesos, 1921-A, rare, NGC MS 61. Sed-53; Restrepo-454; KM-201.1. Lustrous and well struck, with only minor bagmarks and hairlines, rims slightly crude in places, key date for a bullion-ish series, reported mintage of less than 100 pieces. NGC #6288552-019. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1887, elongated head, very rare, NGC XF details / cleaned. Restrepo-402.1; KM-unl. Full details despite light surface corrosion, lightly toned, with small dip in edge that may be natural, distinctly taller Liberty head (easily recognized by a bushy curl above date) for which Restrepo says "three known" (and not listed at all in KM), this being the finest and only example in the NGC census, the others listed without variety probably the common bust (Restrepo-400). For comparison, the Nueva Granada collection example in PCGS F detail / repaired hammered at $850 in Sedwick Auction 27. Amusingly, Restrepo postulates that Medellin's multiple varieties of 5 decimos in this period were due to the fact that "The engraver was sent to jail and nobody else had a good understanding of die production procedures." NGC #6442573-021. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1889, fineness 0,500, rare, NGC AU 53, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-403.2; KM-166. Nice details except for weak rims, faint trace of luster throughout, the rarer of just two dates for this type dubbed "mulatta head," possibly second finest known behind the Eldorado specimen in PCGS AU55 (hammered for $1000 in 2018). NGC #6442573-022. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1892, small bust, PCGS MS64 ("top pop"), ex-Dana Roberts. Restrepo-408.1; KM-187.2. Cartwheel luster, tiny speckles of dark toning in legends, choice grade, tied with five others for finest at PCGS, with two finer at NGC in MS 65, in addition to Whittier's Proof 64 that recently re-sold for $4560. PCGS #34958708. Pedigreed to the Dana Roberts collection (stated on label).

Colombia, copper-nickel 2 pesos papel moneda, 1910 AM, NGC MS 65 ("top pop"), ex-Lissner. Restrepo-353.2; KM-B279. Choice strike with cartwheel luster, just a few small bagmarks, streaks of very light color, tied with one other for finest in NGC census. NGC #3831526-015. Pedigreed to the R.L. Lissner Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, proof pattern 20 centavos in .900 silver, 1945-B, NGC MS 65, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-P164. Frosty with luster, very flashy, several die-cracks to rim on obverse, the finer of just two at NGC, which (like PCGS) does not recognize this as being different from the regular (non-proof) issue in 0.500 silver. XRF: 89% silver, 9% copper. NGC #6442573-025. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, copper off-metal 10 centavos, 1942-B, NGC MS 61 BN, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-377.15 (for silver); KM-196.1 (for silver). Traces of original copper color and luster with splashes of toning, faint high-point wear, the only specimen in copper we know of (possibly unique), but note that Restrepo lists an identical pattern in copper-nickel (P154). NGC #6442573-026. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, white metal pattern for 2 pesos, 1975, NGC MS 65, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-P388. Highly lustrous with light golden toning, slightly specked surface but very few marks and no wear, first example we have ever seen for sale (missing in Eldorado), basically the design of the 1 peso but with denomination 2 (not adopted). NGC #6288552-008. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, brass pattern for 2 pesos, 1976, NGC MS 64, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-P396. Very light copper color with good luster (especially in legends), incipient rainbow toning on reverse, first example we have ever seen for sale (missing in Eldorado), basically the adopted obverse design with a slightly different reverse. NGC #6288552-009. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, copper-nickel pattern for 1 peso, 1968, NGC MS 62, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-P310. Lustrous and problem-free, with slightly grainy surfaces (as made), a completely unadopted design on a twelve-sided planchet, supposedly made in both nickel-clad steel and copper-nickel. NGC #6442573-029. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, nickel-plated steel pattern for 1 peso, 1969, NGC MS 64, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-P324. Bold and lustrous details against slightly matte fields, twelve-sided flan like the 1967 peso (similar obverse) but smaller, the reverse thematically like the adopted reverse that began in 1974 but with corn ears upright. NGC #6288552-001. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, white metal pattern for 1 peso, 1973, NGC MS 62, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-P371. Lustrous and lightly toned but with somewhat speckled surfaces, identical to the previous lot but on a round flan. NGC #6288552-006. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, copper-nickel pattern for 1 peso, 1985, NGC MS 65 ("top pop"). Restrepo-428.8 (also P424). Brightly lustrous with very faint incipient rainbow toning, tied with one other for finest in NGC census (and finer than Eldorado's PCGS SP64), a date that was not released for circulation but contained in the 1989 Ibague mint sets. NGC #6288552-010. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, nickel pattern for 50 centavos, 1966, NGC MS 67, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-P296 (var). Satin-smooth fields, nice luster, just a couple tiny bagmarks, designated as nickel by NGC but listed in Restrepo as stainless steel (the second finest in PCGS SP66 called copper-nickel, which would then be the same as the circulating issue, Restrepo-420). NGC #6442573-028. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, copper-nickel 50 centavos, 1978, offset partial brockage error mated pair, rare, NGC Mint Error MS 65 and MS 65. Restrepo-424.9. A very dramatic error and rare to encounter both coins together from the same error striking. NGC label notes "Mated Pair / Coin 1 of 2" and "Coin 2 of 2"; the first coin is in a thicker holder. NGC #6288548-003, -004. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection.

Colombia, copper-nickel pattern for 20 centavos, 1956, NGC MS 67 ("top pop"). Restrepo-P230. Prooflike luster, apparently a test strike (for an unadopted design) with overly bold relief on the bust that caused significant weakness in the bottom of the arms on reverse, but nearly pristine grade-wise, tied with one other for finest in NGC census, in addition to another at same grade but called a specimen strike (SP). NGC #6442573-027. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, nickel-clad steel pattern for 20 centavos, 1969, NGC MS 65, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-P316. Bright luster and bold strike, practically no marks, same design as Restrepo-394 but "perfectly struck" (Restrepo p. 260), apparently missing in Eldorado. NGC #6288552-004. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, copper-nickel off-metal strike for 10 centavos, 1973, NGC MS 63, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-unl. Muted luster under light golden toning, surfaces slightly grainy (as made), same as Restrepo-384 but in copper-nickel instead of nickel-clad steel, first example we have ever seen for sale. NGC #6288552-007. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, aluminum pattern for 5 centavos, 1970, NGC MS 66, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-P332. Bright white with luster (looks like a proof), some weak parts on rims (especially at date) but not as bad as on the Eldorado example (PCGS SP64), the present coin probably finest known. NGC #6288552-005. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Costa Rica, 2 reales, Liberty head / ceiba tree counterstamp (Type III, 1845) on a Potosi, Bolivia, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1768 JR, extremely rare, NGC VF 20, c/s XF standard. KM-unl. Clear counterstamp (really a double countermark) with full head and tree and nearly full lettering, the host elements fully visible with contrasting toning around details. This counterstamp was supposed to be applied only to Spanish bust 2 reales in lower fineness ("pesetas españolas," per Article 1 of Decree LIII dated 13 November 1845), so higher-fineness pillar hosts are extremely rare. In fact, only five are known, of which this one is arguably the best, all the others being from the Richard Stuart collection: one Mexico dated 1754, two Lima dated 1757 and 1767, and one Potosí dated 1770 (see El resello de las pesetas españolas en Costa Rica [1845], published in 2018 by José Vargas Zamora, Manuel Chacón and Josué Sánchez Chaves). An exciting and very important coin for the Costa Rican specialist. (Thanks to Josué Sánchez Chaves for his assistance.) NGC #6447282-001.

Costa Rica, 1 real, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type IV) on a Lima, Peru, cob 1 real, Philip V, assayer V. KM-47. 2.92 grams. Nearly full counterstamp in Fine grade that almost completely covers any host details but with V assayer visible to right, patchy toning, no hole (scarce thus).

Costa Rica, 2 reales, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type V) on a Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1720(Y), PCGS G04, c/m AU detail. KM-54. 5.53 grams. Superb grade for this normally well-worn counterstamp, the host typically well worn but with clear mintmark and two partial dates (date not mentioned on label), lightly toned all over. PCGS #39839995.

Costa Rica, 50 centavos, "lion" counterstamp (Type VII, 1889 CB), on a Bogota, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1879, NGC AU details / cleaned, c/s UNC standard. KM-134. Choice full counterstamp with contrasting toning, the host with some high-point wear and hairlines but also a hint of luster. NGC #6442573-023. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Costa Rica, 50 centavos, "lion" counterstamp (Type VII, 1889 CB), on a Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1882, NGC AU details / cleaned, c/s UNC standard. KM-135.2. White from cleaning but with full and sharp details, the countermark particularly choice. NGC #6442573-024. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Costa Rica (struck at the Philadelphia mint), gold 20 colones, 1897, NGC MS 61. KM-141; Fr-19. Rich gold color with bright luster, minor bagmarks, first date of a popular type featuring a bust of Columbus. NGC #5899835-002.

Costa Rica, gold 2 colones, 1900, NGC MS 65+. KM-139. Cartwheel luster and near-perfect surfaces, among the top 10% of NGC-graded examples (147 at latest count). NGC #6281241-006.

Costa Rica, copper-nickel 1 centavo, 1868, struck 20%(+/-) off-center with obverse brockage, NGC Mint Error XF 40. KM-109. Neat error with fully detailed reverse but only the date of the obverse visible below the brockage, some crusty toning, minor rim-bumps. NGC #4735718-007. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, nickel 20 colones, 1975, 25th anniversary of the Central Bank, struck 75% off-center, NGC Mint Error MS 65. KM-205. Just about as much off-center as you can get while still showing a full date, lustrous and choice, great for showing what a blank flan looks like. NGC #1527016-012. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, nickel 10 colones, 1975, 25th anniversary of the Central Bank, struck with filled dies, NGC Mint Error. KM-204. Full central design including date, the rest obscured from debris on the dies, still lustrous and probably UNC despite lots of small marks. NGC #1527016-009. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, nickel 5 colones, 1975, 25th anniversary of the Central Bank, broadstruck, NGC Mint Error MS 66. KM-203. Highly lustrous and choice, with faint golden toning, the rims extended due to misplacement of collar during striking, also with small strikethrough error in field on reverse. NGC #1527016-004. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, nickel 5 colones, 1975, 25th anniversary of the Central Bank, struck 15% off-center, NGC Mint Error MS 65. KM-203. Lustrous and virtually devoid of marks, visually dramatic error even though only 15% off-center. NGC #1527016-006. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, nickel 5 colones, 1975, 25th anniversary of the Central Bank, obverse struck through, NGC Mint Error MS 63. KM-203. Lustrous and well-detailed reverse with some small marks, the entire obverse weak (but entirely readable) due to debris on the die. NGC #1527016-007. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, stainless steel 5 colones, 1983, die adjustment strike, NGC Mint Error. KM-214.1. Clear reverse but very weak obverse, basically struck during a test of striking pressure, lustrous and probably UNC but fraught with lots of small marks. NGC #4735710-025. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, stainless steel 5 colones, date not visible (1983-93), struck 45% off-center, NGC Mint Error MS 65. KM-214.1. Flashy with brilliant luster and minimal marks, shifted horizontally too much to show any more of the date than the 19. NGC #4735693-024. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, copper-nickel 2 colones, 1978, double struck with very off-center second strike, NGC Mint Error UNC details / reverse wheel mark. KM-187.2. Muted luster, minimal marks, with dainty protrusion on edge where second strike took place, buffed and hairlined area on reverse from counting-machine wheel. NGC #4735710-003. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, copper-nickel 1 colon, 1970, struck on a 50 centimos blank, NGC Mint Error MS 64. KM-186.2. 7.19 grams. Good luster with hint of golden toning, full details (very slightly off-center) despite striking on an undersized flan. NGC #4735693-017. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, copper-nickel 1 colon, date not visible (1975-76), reverse half of split planchet, NGC Mint Error MS 62. KM-186.4. 5.32 grams. Very lightly toned on full reverse, the obverse reduced to just parallel shear-marks and cracks from the split. NGC #4735693-019. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, aluminum 25 centimos, 1986, struck 15% off-center, NGC Mint Error MS 62. KM-188.3. Lustrous and fully detailed, the perfect balance of an obvious error with no loss of design. NGC #4735693-015. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, aluminum 25 centimos, 1989, struck 10% off-center, NGC Mint Error MS 65. KM-188.3. Decent luster, no marks, deep strike, another perfect balance of error striking without loss of design. NGC #4735693-011. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, aluminum 25 centimos, 1989, struck 15% off-center, NGC Mint Error MS 64. KM-188.3. Choice luster with bagmarks on reverse, deep strike, appealing as an error striking with no loss of details. NGC #4735693-012. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, brass 10 centimos, 1947, struck 10% off-center, NGC Mint Error XF details / damaged, cleaned. KM-180. Slightly crude, with minor laminations and pits, dull brass color with muted luster, toned around details, trace of die-clash in addition to the off-center error. NGC #4735718-003. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica (struck at the Philadelphia Mint), stainless steel 10 centimos, 1958, struck 25% off-center, NGC Mint Error MS 64. KM-185.1a. Flashy with luster, minimal marks, full date despite the error. NGC #4735717-010. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, nickel clad steel 10 centimos, 1979, struck 35% off-center, NGC Mint Error UNC details / reverse wheel mark. KM-185.2b. Brightly lustrous and sharply detailed, with full date despite the error, streak of light marks from a counting machine wheel on most of reverse. NGC #4735717-017. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, brass 5 centimos, date not visible (ca. 1942-47), reverse die cap, NGC Mint Error MS 64. KM-179. Choice bold reverse with lovely rainbow color over strong luster, the error rendering it concave with reverse impression on other side. NGC #1527016-001. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, stainless steel 5 centimos, 1967, struck 15% off-center, NGC Mint Error MS 65. KM-184.1a. Frosty with luster and devoid of marks, appealing as an error strike with no loss off details. NGC #4735710-008. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, copper-nickel 5 centimos, 1969, struck 25% off-center, NGC Mint Error MS 65. KM-184.2. Good luster but with a few bagmarks and carbon spots, full date despite the centering error. NGC #4735710-017. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, copper-nickel 5 centimos, 1978, struck 30% off-center, NGC Mint Error UNC details / obverse wheel mark. KM-184.2. Choice luster and clean details (a bit softly struck), with part of reverse rim scuffed from the error, faint striations on obverse from contact with a counting machine wheel. NGC #4735710-005. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Santa Maria del Rosario, Cuba, 2R-sized proclamation medal, Isabel II, 1834, Juan Nepomuceno Montero, by Picard y Jaren. Fonrobert-7745; Herrera-53; Medina-423. 5.74 grams; 25 mm. Obverse with crowned arms inside legend .ISABEL II.D.G.REINA DE LAS ESPANAS.; reverse with Proclamada / EN / STA. MARIA / DEL ROSARIO / 18 de Mayo / 1834. / Picard y Jalen ft. inside ringed and hashed legend JUAN NEPOMUCENO MONTERO. UNC with lustrous fields and choice rainbow toning in crevices. Although modern in manufacture, this medal follows the tradition of proclamation medals from Santa Maria del Rosario showing its mayors' names in the legend (Juan Nepumoceno Montero, in this case, documented as being the "regidor alferez real").

Mayari, Cuba, 10 centavos token with MORALES Ho in incuse box over denomination 10 and JUNIO on obverse and Bourbon arms on reverse, made from a Mexican Republic cap-and-rays 1 real (mid-1800s), very rare. 2.94 grams. Bold countermarks on obverse with traces of undercoin design still visible (also a few marks), strong details on reverse (VF with toning in crevices), a very rare and interesting emergency issue of some sort that is also seen in 1/2-real and 20-centavos denominations, the latter with more of the reverse design to show DE MAYARI below the arms, exact time period unknown but probably mid-1800s based on the host coins (latest we have seen being an 1850s-era US half dime), this cap-and-rays host particularly rare and desirable.

Cuba, 2 reales, short-and-thick "key" countermark (1872-77) on a Guanajuato, Mexico, cap-and-rays 2 reales, 1860 PF, PCGS VG detail / damage. KM-R1. Bold and full countermark on eagle side, clear date and mintmark and assayer (and a few small, old test-marks) on the cap-and-rays side, good central detail but legends a bit weak, lightly toned. PCGS #43800343.

Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia mint), gold 20 pesos, 1915, PCGS MS63, ex-EMO Collection. KM-21; Fr-1. Bright cartwheel luster with a modicum of bagmarks, choice strike and grade, in fact among the top 10% at either PCGS or NGC. PCGS #35441043. Pedigreed to the EMO Numismatic Cabinet.

Cuba, "souvenir" peso, 1897, wide date, PAT.97. on neck truncation, NGC AU details / excessive surface hairlines, ex-EMO Collection (stated on label). KM-XM1; EMO-7A, dies F-C. Struck in high relief but the highest points now smooth from cleaning, a low-mintage issue (828 pieces) struck by the Republican government in exile in New York while Cuba itself was still under Spanish rule, desirable first issue with PAT.97. on truncation of bust. NGC #2783816-002. Pedigreed to the EMO Numismatic Cabinet.

Cuba, proof "souvenir" peso ("Bay of Pigs" exile issue), 1965, lettered edge, NGC PF 68 Cameo. KM-XM6. Brilliantly lustrous as expected but the mirror fields very slightly grainy and with a few faint contact marks on bust, scarce issue struck as a fund-raiser for the Agency for Cuban Numismatics in Exile imitating the design of the famous 1897 "souvenir peso" issued by the Cuban Revolutionary Junta in New York but with incuse lettering on edge LA BAHIA DE LOS COCHINOS 1961 1965 EN MEMORIA (The Bay of Pigs 1961-1965 In Memory). NGC #5939914-005.

Cuba, proof "souvenir" peso ("Bay of Pigs exile issue), 1965, plain edge, NGC PF 67 Cameo. KM-XM5.1. Brightly lustrous and devoid of marks but with slightly grainy and partially crackled texture on mirror fields, scarce issue struck as a fund-raiser for the Agency for Cuban Numismatics in Exile imitating the design of the famous 1897 "souvenir peso" issued by the Cuban Revolutionary Junta in New York. NGC #5981752-001.

Cuba, piefort silver 5 pesos, 1983, Cuban Railroad, NGC MS 67. KM-110 for regular issue. Virtually flawless matte surfaces. NGC #5981753-001.

Curacao (British occupation), 3 reaals, five-petal roseace countermark (1815) on a 1/5 cut of a Spanish colonial bust 8 reales, NGC Good 6, c/s XF standard. KM-13. 4.38 grams. Deep and full countermark with encrustation within, second digit 7 visible on other side, well-defined scallop-cut sides. NGC #6444905-004.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, assayer F to left, denomination ii to right, mintmark backwards S to left, P to right, very rare. S-SD1; KM-28; Cal-107. 6.61 grams. Choice example with VF details enhanced by contrasting toning, virtually full legends and inner elements, characterized by all Latin lettering, castles over lions (more often lions over castles), and S-PLV-P with backwards S. Only two examples of this type are known.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 1/2 real, Charles-Joanna, no assayer (F), very rare. S-SD1; KM-24; Cal-57. 1.59 grams. Salvaged XF with some corrosion and "horn" silver, mostly darkly toned, on a thin flan with full legends and inner data, characterized by all Latin lettering, the use of /\ instead of A, and virtually the same legends on both sides. Nine examples of this type are known.

Dominican Republic, piefort 100 pesos, 1980, very rare, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo, finest known in NGC census. KM-XP6. Super frosty and choice, with only the barest traces of any kind of contact marks, from a reported mintage of just 10 pieces, next highest grade in the census only PF 66. NGC #6445800-004.

Quito, Ecuador, 8 reales, MDQ countermark (1831) on a Bogota, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 8 reales, 1820 J.F., rare, NGC AG 3. KM-10. Full and bold countermark, the host rather worn but with full legends set off nicely by dark toning, rare host date and desirable as straight-graded (problem-free). NGC #6442573-007. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Quito, Ecuador, 8 reales, MDQ countermark (1831) on a Bogota, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 8 reales, 1820 J.F., rare, NGC Fair 2. KM-10. Very sharp full countermark, centers of host nearly flat but legends full and even lustrous, rare host date, desirable as straight-graded (problem-free). NGC #6442573-008. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Quito, Ecuador, 2 reales, MDQ countermark (1831) on a Bogota, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 2 reales, 1821 J.F., mintmark BA, NGC Fair 2. KM-8. Nearly full countermark, host coin nearly slick but with parts of legend visible including date and CUNDINAMARCA, lightly toned in crevices. NGC #6442573-006. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Quito, Ecuador, gold 8 escudos, 1842 MV-S, PCGS AU detail / repaired. Seppa/Anderson-ECG91; Sed-4; KM-23.2. Super sharp strike, choice detail and rims, luster in legends, just a few marks and lightly hairlined but overall an impressive example of a type made popular by Herman Melville in his iconic book Moby Dick, in which Captain Ahab describes them as: "...noble golden coins of South America... as medals of the sun and tropic token-pieces. Here palms, alpacas, and volcanoes; sun's disks and stars, ecliptics, horns of plenty, and rich banners waving, are in luxuriant profusion stamped; so that the precious gold seems almost to derive an added preciousness and enhancing glories, by passing through those fancy mints, so Spanishly poetic. It so chanced that the doubloon of the Pequod was a most wealthy example of these things. On its round border it bore the letters, REPUBLICA DEL ECUADOR: QUITO. So this bright coin came from a country planted in the middle of the world, and beneath the great equator, and named after it; and it had been cast midway up the Andes, in the unwaning clime that knows no autumn. Zoned by those letters you saw the likeness of three Andes' summits; from one a flame; a tower on another; on the third a crowing cock; while arching over all was a segment of the partitioned zodiac, the signs all marked with their usual cabalistics, and the keystone sun entering the equinoctial point at Libra." PCGS #43998453.

Quito, Ecuador, gold 8 escudos, 1850 GJ, NGC UNC details / stained. Seppa/Anderson-ECG98; KM-34.1. Matte UNC surfaces with muted luster (the stated staining really no more than a couple small spots), some slight weakness and graininess on Bolivar's bust, parts of rims crude, but overall a desirable example of a rare and highly sought date and type, in effect one grade higher than the benchmark PCGS AU details piece that sold for $21,600 in Stack's Bowers in 2018. NGC #6439901-001.

Quito, Ecuador, 2 reales, 1836 FP, NGC XF 40. Seppa/Anderson-EC41; KM-18. Very deeply toned, well struck but reverse slightly off-center, this assayer only known for the REPUBLICA DEL ECUADOR type but mentioned on label anyway. NGC #6281244-007.

San Salvador, El Salvador, provisional 2 reales, 1834/3, variety with retrograde-S mintmarks and LIVERTAD, rare. Villavicencio A1d; Jovel-Yonaka Type C1; KM-unl (cf 11.7). 4.86 grams. Broad flan with mostly full details (uneven strike), some old scratches but nice toning on mountain side, AVF overall, clear overdate.

San Salvador, El Salvador, provisional 1 real, 1835, solid-line border inside legends, variety with mintmarks S. flanking volcano, SAL: and PROVISIONAL:, very rare, NGC VF details / cleaned, ex-Norweb. Villavicencio C22; Jovel-Yonaka Type B1; KM-18.8. Broad flan but mountain side off-center, bold legends from toning around letters, otherwise golden in color all over, some light old scratches, desirable pedigree. NGC #6448950-001. Pedigreed to the Norweb Collection, also to the Ponterio auction of November 2009, with original lot-tag 9139, and to the Ponterio auction of September 2005 (lot 917).

San Salvador, El Salvador, provisional 1/2 real, 1833, very rare. Villavicencio A1; Jovel-Yonaka Type A; KM-14. 1.52 grams. Rarely seen denomination, broad flan with full but mostly weak rims, all central details and nearly all of legends bold and set off by old toning, holed at top, also very slightly bent and with solder-mark at top, otherwise VF. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of November 2009, with original lot-tag 9116.

El Salvador, 2 reales, zigzag countermark (Type II, 1834-5) on volcano side of a San Salvador provisional 2 reales of 1828 F, very rare. KM-unl; Host: Villavicencio obv A1A, rev R2b; Jovel-Yonaka-unl. 4.89 grams. Fine with light toning and nearly full bold legends, the countermark exceptionally sharp and full, exact dies of host not listed in Jovel-Yonaka (and no dates prior to 1834 listed in KM).

El Salvador, 1/2 real, R-in-beaded-circle countermark (Type IV, 1862) on a Guatemala 1/2 real 1860 R. KM-83. 1.33 grams. Full VF countermark on VG host with mostly light toning (a bit brassy in centers), weak rims.

El Salvador, 2 reales, arms countermark (Type V, 1868) over crude arms countermark on obverse of a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 2 reales, 1787 FM, with incuse P countermark (unidentified) on reverse, unique combination. KM-unl. 5.84 grams. Lot going on here… a genuine coin (worn Good but with clear date and assayer and mintmark, apparently an unlisted host in KM) with deep and now crusty old incuse P countermark near edge on reverse, the other side stamped with a contemporary counterfeit (or at least unauthorized) countermark containing crude arms, and finally stamped with a genuine (official) arms countermark next to the prior one, all with toning in crevices, light old scratches on obverse.

El Salvador, 2 reales, arms countermark (Type V, 1868) on obverse of a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 2 reales, 1801 FT. KM-60. 6.09 grams. AVG host with clear details, Fine countermark (only about half-applied), with rich old toning all over.

El Salvador, 2 reales, arms countermark (Type V, 1868) on reverse of a Zacatecas, Mexico, bust 2 reales, 1822. KM-unl. 5.78 grams. Scarce host (unlisted in KM) with full legends but only Good for wear, the countermark on reverse full and clear but only VG+, all lightly pink-toned except for silvery solder-mark at top on reverse.

El Salvador, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1869) on shield side of a Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-unl. 2.98 grams. Complete but crude countermark in Fine grade (probably an unauthorized imitation), nearly full cross on VG host's other side (unlisted in KM), richly old-toned all over,

El Salvador, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1869) on shield side of a Guatemala cob 1 real, 1747 J, rare. KM-unl. 3.14 grams. Full but very crude VG countermark (probably an unauthorized imitation), bold 47 date on other side of Good host (rare combination, unlisted in KM) with toning around details, worn hole at edge.

Anglo-Gallic France (Rouen mint), blanc au ecus, Henry VI, struck 1422-36, NGC MS 62. Roberts-2963; Dupl-445. 3.19 grams. Bold and deeply struck lettering, brightly lustrous fields, choice grade for its age (in fact second highest grade in NGC census behind a trio of MS 63's). NGC #6270624-014.

France (Paris mint), ecu au 3 couronnes, Louis XIV, 1709-A, NGC AU 58. KM-386.1; Dupl-1568; Gad-229; Dav-1324. Much luster and light golden toning, highest point of bust of the "Sun King" Louis a bit weak but the rest fully detailed. NGC #6270636-005 (mislabeled as Dav-1320).

France (Caen mint), gold louis d'or a la croix du Saint-Esprit, Louis XV, 1718 C, very rare, NGC AU 58, finest and only example in NGC census. KM-438.5; Gad-336; Dupl-1633; Fr-453. 9.79 grams. Seldom-seen mint and type with Maltese cross on reverse (Gadoury rates as R3), with bold strike and much luster, weak spot at 1-2 o'clock on reverse rim (adjustment marks) but otherwise choice, lightly toned around details. We can only find one other example sold at auction in recent years. NGC #6448949-001.

France (Limoges mint), gold double louis d'or, Louis XVI, 1786-I, first semester, no dot, PCGS AU58. KM-592.7; Gad-363; Dupl-1706; Fr-474. Nice luster with light natural toning (small orange spot in front of face), traces of faint hairlines. PCGS #41818024.

France (Paris mint), gold louis d'or, Louis XVI, 1786-A, first semester, no dot, PCGS MS62. KM-591.1; Gad-361; Dupl-1707; Fr-475. Brightly lustrous, all details full, with traces of die-clashing and pre-striking adjustment marks on reverse, near top grade. PCGS #41817983.

France (Pau mint), ecu, Louis XVI, 1787-cow, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census. KM-572; Dav-1334; Gad-356a. Flashy white with intense luster, very mirrorlike and fresh, also well struck but with inevitable adjustment marks on bust, overall a real beauty befitting its finest known status. NGC #6281243-011.

France (Paris mint), copper 1 sol, Louis XVI, 1791-A, dot before mintmark, small leopard, NGC MS 65 BN. KM-578.1; Gad-350. Much original color and luster (more like RB than BN), a bit of natural flan-crackling in bust and crown but otherwise well struck, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 66. NGC #6281242-014.

France (Paris mint), copper 2 decimes, AN 4 (1795-6), NGC MS 63 BN. KM-638.1. Broad flan with choice full rims, dark brown all over with slick lustrous surfaces, exceptional grade (second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64). NGC #6281247-003.

France (Paris mint), 5 francs, Napoleon as Emperor, AN 12 (1803-4), NGC XF 45. KM-659.1. Deeply rainbow toned over luster, some small marks and light high-point wear (choice for the assigned grade), desirable as the transition between Napoleon as Premier Consul and Emperor. NGC #6281244-015.

France (Bayonne mint), 5 francs, Napoleon, 1806-L, NGC AU 53. KM-673.8. Deeply toned over luster, some light wear and marks per the grade. NGC #6270616-009.

France (La Rochelle mint), 5 francs, Louis XVIII, 1824-H, NGC MS 61, finest known in NGC census. KM-711.5. White with luster, no wear but somewhat bagmarked, still apparently choice grade for this mint. NGC #6205477-009.

France (Paris mint), 1 franc, Louis XVIII, 1817-A, NGC MS 63-star. KM-709.1. Intense rainbow toning over brilliant luster, almost prooflike (and with evidence of specimen striking with evident die-polish lines in fields), well deserving of its star designation for exemplary eye appeal within the grade, technically second finest behind a single MS 64. NGC #6281255-014.

France (Paris mint), copper essai 5 francs, 1848, NGC MS 62 BN, finest known in NGC census. Maz-unl (obv 1279, rev 1276); KM-unl. Vividly rainbow toned over luster (mostly intense purple), choice grade, unlisted combination of obverse and reverse dies. NGC #6281247-005.

France (Strasbourg mint), gold 100 francs, Napoleon III, 1869-BB, NGC MS 62. KM-802.2. Good strike and frosty luster but somewhat bagmarked, final date of type. NGC #5859707-014.

France (Strasbourg mint), 5 francs, Napoleon III (bust facing left), 1869-BB, NGC MS 64. KM-799.2. Flashy white with cartwheel luster, strong die-polish lines in fields, minor contact marks on high points, among the top 10% in the NGC census. NGC #6281243-013.

France (Paris mint), gold 50 francs, 1904-A, angel writing on tablet, PCGS MS63. Gad-1113; KM-831; Fr-591. Lustrous with satin fields but a modicum of bagmarks, by engraver Dupre. PCGS #41819744.

France (Paris mint), gold 50 francs, 1904-A, angel writing on tablet, PCGS MS63. Gad-1113; KM-831; Fr-591. Lustrous with satin fields but a modicum of bagmarks, by engraver Dupre. PCGS #41819742.

France (Paris mint), gold 50 francs, 1904-A, angel writing on tablet, PCGS MS63. Gad-1113; KM-831; Fr-591. Lustrous with satin fields but a modicum of bagmarks, by engraver Dupre. PCGS #42254435.

France (Paris mint), gold 100 francs, 1935, PCGS MS65. Gad-1148; KM-880; Fr-598. Choice luster and virtually no marks, near top grade, popular art deco-style design by engraver Bazor, an issue that was never put into circulation and largely melted down. PCGS #42921245.

France (Paris mint), gold 100 francs, 1935, PCGS MS65. Gad-1148; KM-880; Fr-598. Rich gold luster with luster, minimal marks, popular art deco-style design by engraver Bazor, an issue that was never put into circulation and largely melted down. PCGS #42921244.

French Indo-China (struck in Paris), 50 centimes, 1879-A, NGC MS 62. KM-6. Light rainbow toning over choice luster, popular attractive design with seated Lady Liberty in the style of the famous Statue of Liberty. NGC #5746408-005.

French Indo-China (struck in Paris), proof 50 centimes, 1889-A, rare, NGC PF 55. KM-4. Muted luster under gray toning, a rare circulated issue that was only struck in Proof (mintage of just 100 pieces) during the 1889 Exposition Universelle (Paris World's Fair). NGC #5746408-006.

German East Africa, proof rupie, Wilhelm II, 1890, PCGS PR63. J-713; KM-2. Richly rainbow toned over luster, minimal marks, first date of type struck for a brief political unit that was divided up after World War I. PCGS #44839840.

Baden (German States), 2 taler, Leopold I, 1830. PCGS AU detail / cleaned. KM-195.1. Uneven speckled toning with some peacock colors on obverse, the reverse non-toned except at rim, some light high-point wear. PCGS #44835862.

Bavaria (German States), 2 taler, Ludwig I, 1839, PCGS AU detail / cleaned. KM-805. Vivid rainbow toning (mostly magenta) over luster on obverse, the reverse white, minor bagmarks and light high-point wear. PCGS #44835861.

Bavaria (German States), 2 taler, Ludwig I, 1841, PCGS AU58, finest known in PCGS census. KM-805. Splashes of peacock toning over luster on obverse, the reverse mirrorlike with luster but only toned at rim, minor bagmarks and light high-point wear, the finer of just two at PCGS (bested by an MS 62 at NGC). PCGS #44839842.

Bavaria (German States), 2 gulden, Maximilian II, 1855, restoration of Madonna column in Munich, PCGS MS63. KM-848. Beautiful radial rainbow toning on reverse, the obverse white, attractively lustrous all over. PCGS #44839841.

Brunswick-Luneburg-Celle (German States), taler, Christian von Minden, 1624-HP, PCGS AU50. KM-17.5; Dav-6479. Large coin (thicker holder) featuring Saint Andrew and his X-shaped cross on obverse, light rainbow toning in obverse legend and reverse fields. PCGS #44835860.

Mecklenberg-Schwerin (German States), 32 schilling, Friedrich II, 1764. KM-209. 18.24 grams. AU with speckled toning near rim on obverse, faint rainbow toning on reverse, die-crack to left of denomination.

Nurnberg (German States), taler, 1768-SR, PCGS AU55. KM-350; Dav-2494. Neat city view with silvery fields and toned details (the opposite of the usual), eagle side non-toned. PCGS #44835864.

Prussia (German States), proof 5 mark, Wilhelm II, 1888, PCGS PR63. J-101; KM-513. Deep peacock toning on obverse with vivid rings of magenta, violet, indigo, green and yellow, the reverse with only small bits of toning on rim, lustrous all over. PCGS #44835865.

Albertine Saxony (German States), taler, Friedrich August I, 1711-ILH, Dresden mint, PCGS AU detail / mount removed. KM-803; Dav-2655. Vividly rainbow-toned obverse, the reverse non-toned, somewhat lustrous per the grade but with scratches in fields and solder-mark at top, a popular large coin (oversized PCGS holder) in the name of Friedrich August I of Saxony (also known as August the Strong) as Imperial Vicar upon the untimely death of Holy Roman Emperor Joseph I by smallpox (effectively ending the Habsburg effort in the War of Spanish Succession), at which time August ruled the northern territories of the Empire for less than half a year before the ascension of Joseph's brother Charles VI. PCGS #44835871.

Middlesex, Great Britain, copper halfpenny conder token, (ca. 1795), PAYABLE IN DUBLIN on edge, anti-slavery, NGC MS 64 BN. D&H-1037. Lightly purple toned over original luster, a few dark streaks and minor marks but overall choice grade (second highest grade in NGC census), popular anti-slavery token by William Lutwyche showing a kneeling man in chains on obverse and clasped hands on reverse, legends AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER / MAY SLAVERY & OPRESSION CEASE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. NGC #6213277-003.

Great Britain (struck in Bombay), trade dollar, 1909-B, NGC MS 63. KM-T5. Full cartwheel luster, no toning, one tiny black spot near rim on reverse, popular issue struck for use in Hong Kong and Straits Settlements. NGC #6447105-001.

Great Britain (struck in Bombay), trade dollar, 1929-B, NGC MS 64+. KM-T5. Brilliant cartwheel luster, no toning, minimal bagmarks, popular issue struck for use in Hong Kong and Straits Settlements NGC #6447105-002.

Great Britain (struck in London), trade dollar, 1930, NGC MS 65. KM-T5. Near top grade, with brilliant cartwheel luster and no more than a couple small marks, popular issue struck for use in Hong Kong and Straits Settlements. NGC #6447105-003.

Guatemala, cob 8 reales, 1738 J. S-G1; Cal-1242; KM-6; JP-8R6. 26.61 grams. Unusually high grade (virtually as struck, with luster), very lightly toned, with choice full date and assayer and nearly full central details, probably salvaged but no porosity at all (and no hole), listed as scarce in JP. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of August 1989, lot 1087.

Guatemala, cob 8 reales, 1741 J, with Guatemala sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on shield side. KM-101; host: S-G1; Cal-1247; KM-6; JP-8R9. 26.45 grams. Squarish flan with full date and assayer and mintmark, Fine host with full and deep AU countermark, toned over slightly porous surfaces all over, plugged hole in one point, host date listed as scarce in JP.

Guatemala, cob 8 reales, 1752 J, with sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on shield side. KM-102; host: S-G1a; Cal-426; KM-12. 27.02 grams. Choice XF details on host and shallow countermark, full assayer and 752 of date, richly toned, medal aligned, with small hole at top, part of edge crude (as made).

Guatemala, cob 8 reales, 1753 J. S-G1a; Cal-427; KM-12; JP-8R21. 25.11 grams. Neatly rectangular flan with bold full assayer and nearly full date, lightly toned VG with no hole.

Guatemala, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1817 M, rare, NGC AU 58. KM-71; Cal-1752. Flashy with luster on both sides, the obverse slightly off-center and the reverse with typical central weakness and adjustment marks, also a few minor lamination flaws, but overall quite nice for this in-demand type that was struck in just three years (1808, 1811 and 1817). NGC #6448520-003.

Guatemala, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1817 M, very rare, NGC AU 58. KM-70; Cal-1592. Choice luster on reverse, the obverse also lustrous in legend but with some light hairlines, very rare and desirable type struck in just three years (1808, 1811 and 1817, the first two listed as "RRR" without values in Calico). NGC #6445275-003.

Guatemala, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1769 P, NGC VG details / cleaned. KM-26; Cal-800. Slightly off-center strike, with honest wear and nice toning around details, more like straight-grade Fine in our estimation, scarce variety with inverted N in VNUM and "floating" crown above right pillar (Yonaka-G4-69a). NGC #6289308-005.

Guatemala, pillar 1/2 real, Charles III, 1768, very rare. KM-23; Cal-94. 1.58 grams. Boldly struck AVF with toning around details, silvery surfaces from cleaning, generally rare type, this date rated R2 in Yonaka (G05-68).

Guatemala, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1804 M, rare, NGC MS 61. KM-53; Cal-897. Flashy luster under splashes of light rainbow toning (bright aqua around details), faint surface hairlines, slightly off-center strike, near top grade. NGC #6289308-011.

Guatemala, bust 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII, 1821 M, NGC MS 64 PL. KM-65; Cal-342. Bright, mirrorlike fields and fully detailed strike die-crack and rim-flaw above right pillar (as made), very eye-catching overall, final date of colonial issue. NGC #1752296-005.

Guatemala (Central American Republic), gold 2 escudos, 1846 A, NGC XF 45. KM-12. Rich gold color, slightly lustrous in legends, tree leaves a bit flat (more from strike than from wear), desirable as problem-free, popular type. NGC #2855699-009.

Guatemala (Central American Republic), 8 reales, 1825 M, NGC XF 45. KM-4. Lightly toned at rims, with traces of luster, minor flan flaws, adjustment marks in rays, popular type. NGC #2063313-005.

Guatemala (Central American Republic), 8 reales, 1826/5 M, NGC MS 62 ("top pop"). KM-4. Choice luster under light toning, light adjustment marks in tree, popular type in top grade, tied with two others for finest in the NGC census. NGC #6213277-005.

Guatemala (Central American Republic), 8 reales, 1835 M, coin alignment, NGC MS 63. KM-4. Beautiful rich toning over luster, choice problem-free strike, popular issue, tied with three others for finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64. NGC #6058455-002.

Guatemala (Central American Republic), 8 reales, 1839/7 MA/BA, NGC UNC details / cleaned. KM-4. Choice strike, nice luster and incipient toning, barely detectable surface hairlines, popular type. NGC #6444729-004.

Guatemala (Central American Republic), 8 reales, 1841 MA, NGC UNC details / reverse cleaned. KM-4. Light rich toning over luster on date side, the tree side also toned and lustrous but with evident surface hairlines, better date, popular type. NGC #6289308-004.

Guatemala (Central American Republic), 1/4 real, 1837, PCGS MS67. KM-1. Pristine surfaces with cartwheel luster, slight die-rust in fields and die-crack above volcanos, very close to top grade (with just one each MS67+ and MS68 higher in census). PCGS #39614764.

Guatemala (Central American Republic), 1/4 real, 1837, PCGS MS66+. KM-1. Strong rims and strike, some slight die-rust in fields and die-crack above volcanos, good luster. PCGS #39614763.

Guatemala (Central American Republic), 1/4 real, 1837, PCGS MS66. KM-1. Incipient rainbow toning over good luster, bold strike with slight die-rust in fields and die-crack above volcanos. PCGS #39614760.

Guatemala (Central American Republic), 1/4 real, 1837, PCGS MS66. KM-1. Touch of toning, bold strike with nice luster, die-crack above volcanos. PCGS #39614762.

Guatemala (Central American Republic), 1/4 real, 1844, PCGS MS66. KM-1. Brilliant luster, choice strike but with ring-like hairline die-cracks on volcano side. PCGS #39614772.

Los Altos (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala, 8 reales, sun-and-mountain countermark (Type I, 1838) on cross side of a Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales Royal (galano), 1652 E post-transitional (Transitional Type VIII/B), 1-PH-6 at top, upside-down A for V's in PLV-SVL-TRA, dot above cross, unique combination, NGC AU details / holed. KM-77.10. Very important coin for both Guatemala countermark collectors and Potosi Royal collectors (not to mention 1652 transitional fans), as this is a unique combination, the Quetzaltenango countermark full and certain but mostly effaced by undercoin details, and the host from a heretofore unknown combination of dies (cross side matching Lazaro 113, pillars side missing in Lazaro but matching Mastalir VIII.1-B.ba.x[4]), also choice grade despite hole at top of pillars / near bottom of cross, contrastingly toned in crevices. NGC #6448950-007. Please use this link to verify the NGC certification number

Los Altos (Quetzaltenango), Guatemala, 8 reales, sun-and-mountain countermark (Type I, 1838) on pillars side of a Guatemala cob 8 reales, 1752(?) J, rare. KM-77.2. 26.69 grams. Full and bold countermark in center of full pillars-and-globes (weak date below), solder mark in middle of shield side next to full assayer, attractively toned AVF without hole.

Guatemala, 8 reales, sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on a Mexico City, Mexico, klippe 8 reales, 1734 MF, NGC VF details / holed, c/s AU weak. KM-107. 26.33 grams. Typically fully detailed host (scarcer date) with toning in crevices, full but somewhat cracked countermark, holed to right of crown. NGC #6288569-001.

Guatemala, 8 reales, sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on cross side of a Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1772 (V-Y). KM-100. 26.44 grams. Full and deep countermark (AU strong) in lower left quadrant of cross above date, bold second date between pillars, host only VG (typically chunky) but with dark contrasting toning, somewhat scarce without a hole.

Guatemala, 8 reales, sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on a Guatemala cob 8 reales, 1751 J, NGC VF details / holed, c/s XF standard. KM-102. 26.83 grams. Large and perfectly rectangular flan allowing for full pillars-and-globes and crowned shield, all very well detailed, with bold full date and assayer, contrastingly toned, with full and deeply toned countermark in a peripheral area (hence not covering any important data), neatly holed in one corner, in an impressively large NGC holder. NGC #6288569-002.

Guatemala, 8 reales, Type III double countermark (1840) on a Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1827 JM, NGC VF 35. KM-106. Both countermarks full (the sun-over-mountains a bit crude and punched right over the face of Bolivar, how rude!), richly toned all over, host coin slightly off-center. NGC #6442565-026. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Guatemala, gold 20 pesos, Carrera, 1869 R, PCGS MS62 ("top pop"). KM-194. Desirable one-year issue in top grade (tied with four others in PCGS census, with just three finer at NGC), boldly struck and highly lustrous, with a modicum of bagmarks, largest gold coin of Guatemala. PCGS #05368634.

Guatemala, 1/4 real, 1897, four clovers under wreath (very rare), NGC MS 62, finest and only example in NGC census. KM-unl (162 for type). Nice luster under light toning, somewhat soft strike but with clear "four-leaf clover" ornaments at bottom of reverse (decidedly not stars, nor crosses as stated by NGC), an unlisted variety and the first we have heard of. NGC #6288569-009.

Haiti (struck in Paris), 1 gourde, 1882, NGC MS 63. KM-46. Choice luster with light toning at rims, minor bagmarks. NGC #4503104-001.

Haiti (struck in Paris), 1 gourde, 1887, NGC MS 62. KM-46. Lustrous with spots of deep rainbow toning on rims, light golden color overall, traces of die-cracks, lower-mintage date. NGC #4503104-002.

Haiti (struck in Paris), proof 50 centimes, 1887, NGC PF 62, ex-Whittier. KM-47. Frosty and bright, with a couple tiny stains and bagmark behind head but otherwise begging a higher grade. NGC #302849-012. Pedigreed to the Whittier Collection (stated on label).

Haiti, countermarked uniface copper 1 gourde, (ca. 1889), General Hippolyte, rare, NGC MS 62 BN. KM-51; Guttag-2246A; Rudman-322. Traces of original color and luster under purplish toning, the incuse countermark B.P. 1G / GL. H (for Bon Pour 1 Gourde / General Hippolyte) rather deep and sharp, rare low-mintage issue of just 100 pieces using the obverse of an 1889 2-decime coin of President Legitime, whose name would have appeared on the reverse, the uniface host being a symbol of his overthrow by Hippolyte. NGC #4825042-001.

Haiti, gold 200 gourdes, 1974, Holy Year MCMLXXV, NGC PF 67 Ultra Cameo. KM-115. Brilliant and flashy, with just a small spot of black on rim of obverse, which features the bust of the pope and praying hands above the Haitian National Palace and date of MCMLXXV (1975) and ANNUS SANCTUS (Holy Year). NGC #6241895-013.

Comayagua, Honduras, royal crown countermark (1824) on pillars side of a contemporary counterfeit Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1761 V-(Y), very rare. KM-unl. 26.36 grams. A chunky cob with slightly incorrect details but clearly circulated (toned Fine, with old test-cut on edge) and with genuine countermark (XF) below the pillars-side date in the form of a small, incuse, royal crown (easily confused with a similar Portuguese crown countermark for Sao Tome and Principe but slightly different), as mentioned in 1824 decrees stating that proper countermarks were ordered from Guatemala but did not arrive, so they had to use old Spanish colonial "royal fifth" punches instead, more often seen on "imitation cob" 2 reales of Tegucigalpa. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of November 2009, with original lot-tag 9544.

Comayagua, Honduras, royal crown countermark (1824) on pillars side of a Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1766 V-Y, with contemporary counterfeit Guatemala sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on cross side, unique combination. KM-unl. 25.43 grams. Very well-worn host coin (Fair, toned in crevices) with clear date and mintmark and assayer, with full and deep imitation sun-over-mountains countermark (AU) in middle of cross and somewhat crude and weaker (but still full) incuse, royal-crown countermark (AVF) near bottom of pillars side, a countermark that was mentioned in 1824 decrees stating that proper countermarks were ordered from Guatemala but did not arrive, so they had to use old Spanish colonial "royal fifth" punches instead, fascinating one-of-a-kind combination.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras (Central American Republic), 2 reales, 1825 NR, rare, NGC XF details / reverse scratched. KM-10. Deeply toned, struck off-center with a little doubling, faint scratch above tree, desirable issue in unique design (a variation of the usual "arbolito") with mintmark T for Tegucigalpa and assayer initials NR for Narciso Rosal, following Tegucigalpa's provisional "imitation cob" issues of 1823-4 and struck for only a few months before being superseded by a more proper design, also curious as showing fineness as 11 dineros (91.7% silver) but actually struck in the new standard of 90.3% silver. NGC #6448950-004.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras (Central American Republic), 1 real, 1830 F, NGC AU 53. KM-19.2. Somewhat lustrous, with parts of rims crude due to slightly off-center strike, otherwise well struck with full details. NGC #6448950-005.

Honduras, copper proof pattern 10 pesos, 1871, plain edge, NGC PF 63 BN, ex-Stuart. KM-unl (cf Pn18). Attractively rainbow toned over steely luster (no red remaining), horizontal die-crack across reverse, a rare type (also known with reeded edge) that was not adopted for this denomination. NGC #4465090-008. Pedigreed to the Richard Stuart Collection (stated on special label) and to the Stack's Bowers auction of January 2018 (lot 21087).

Honduras, 50 centavos, 1884, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census, ex-Whittier. KM-51. Bright white with luster, choice strike for the type (just a few minor die-breaks), very flashy and worthy of its lone status atop a current population of twelve at NGC. NGC #302834-007 (small chip in plastic). Pedigreed to the Whittier Collection (stated on label).

Honduras, 50 centavos, 1908/897, NGC AU 50. KM-51a. Brownish-gray toning over luster, slightly crude strike as usual but no major flaws. NGC #5853769-003.

Genoa (Italian States), 8 lire, 1796, PCGS AU58. KM-249; Dav-1370. Some luster, spots of dark toning on date side (which features a standing figure of St. John the Baptist), faint die-cracks on arms side, variety with small star after date. PCGS #44835870.

Lombardy (Italian States), gold 40 lira, 1848-M (Milan mint), NGC AU 58. KM-C24. 12.90 grams. Rich gold color with rather muted luster, clean open fields with faint surface hairlines, one-year type (provisional government). NGC #6448949-002.

Lombardy (Italian States), 5 lire, 1848, short stems, PCGS UNC detail / cleaned. KM-C22.1. Deeply rainbow-toned obverse (very eye-catching) with magenta center ringed with peacock blue and green, lustrous non-toned reverse with light surface hairlines. PCGS #44835866.

Naples and Sicily (Italian States), gold ducat, Ferdinand I of Aragon (1458-94), mintmaster T, struck 1488-1494, PCGS MS63 ("top pop"). Fr-819. 3.52 grams. Choice bold strike on full flan with strong luster for a coin of its age, exceptional grade, tied with three others for finest in PCGS census (just a single MS 64 higher at NGC), a scarce and popular type from the time of Columbus, always in high demand. PCGS #40848034.

Italy (Kingdom of Napoleon), gold 40 lira, Napoleon, 1812-M (Milan mint), NGC MS 61. KM-12. 12.90 grams. Rich gold color with lustrous fields (albeit lightly hairlined), parts of rims slightly crude. NGC #6448949-003.

Italy (Kingdom), 1 lira, Umberto I, 1883-R (Rome mint), NGC XF details / cleaned, very rare. KM-24.1. Somewhat silvery from cleaning but without a lot of marks or wear, with high catalog value as the very rare low-mintage first year of issue, this one actually a candidate for finest at NGC as the only other entries are F and VF. NGC #6288571-001.

Japan, yen, Meiji year 28 (1895), NGC MS 63+. KM-A25.3. Nice cartwheel luster overlain with light rainbow toning at bottom of obverse / top of reverse, light bagmarks only. NGC #4722818-001.

Japan, yen, Taisho year 3 (1914), NGC MS 63. JNDA-01-10A; KM-Y38. Lightly toned over luster, with nice golden color all over ringed with rainbow colors at obverse rim, light bagmarks on reverse. NGC #5981753-003.

Japan, 1000 yen, Showa 39 (1964), Olympics, PCGS MS 64 PL. JNDA-03-1; KM-80. Brightly mirrored fields with only light handling marks, beautiful scene of Mount Fuji on obverse for the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games. PCGS #38105294.

Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Philip V, 1743 MF, NGC AU 53. Cal-2247; KM-148. Choice luster for the designated grade, with only light wear on high points and central fields (slightly bulged), a coin that really looks Mint State at arm's length, attractive example of a scarce and in-demand type in any case. NGC #1754658-003.

Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1772 FM, rare, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census. Cal-1998; KM-156.1. Strong luster and choice strike with full details and rims, light marks in obverse fields, overall rather choice for this rare and highly desirable first year of two-year type with mintmark and assayer facing rim (repeated for one year in 1788), especially remarkable as finest at NGC. NGC #4916879-001.

Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1776 FM. Cal-2004; KM-156.2. 26.95 grams. Frosty AU with much luster in legends, surface hairlines and some heavier scratches around centers, popular date with US collectors.

Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1784/3 FF, very rare. Cal-2015; KM-unl (156.2 for type). 26.95 grams. Lustrous AU+ with light surface hairlines, clear overdate and assayer FF (not the common FM or FM/F), of which only five other examples can be traced, visually superior to the Rudman specimen (AU details) that hammered for $12,000 in 2015 (Heritage ANA) and comparable to an example that hammered for $30,000 in Ponterio in 2011.

Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1807 TH, mintmark oM over inverted mintmark, NGC AU 55. Cal-1654; KM-159. 27.01 grams. Rich gold color, some light marks and slight central weakness as usual, clear and very interesting correction of an erroneously inverted mintmark, tied with three others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 61. NGC #6450804-001.

Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1808 TH, mintmark oM over inverted mintmark, rare, NGC XF details / reverse tooled. Cal-1657; KM-unl (159 for type). 26.96 grams. Deep red toning in legends, weakly struck in centers as usual, clear and very interesting correction of an erroneously inverted mintmark that is much rarer in this final date of type. NGC #6450804-002.

Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1782 FF. Cal-1400; KM-118.2. 3.37 grams. Lustrous AU with good strike and rims, two flat areas on edge (possibly from mount removal).

Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1788 FM. Cal-1409; KM-118.2. 3.28 grams. AXF with toned fields and legends, parts of rims crude (as made), scarce final year of type.

Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Ferdinand VII, 1814 JJ, NGC MS 64, finest known in NGC census. Cal-1487; KM-112. Bold strike with strong luster on satin fields, first year of scarce final colonial type, highly desirable as the sole finest of currently 28 entries in the NGC census. NGC #6445270-001.

Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Ferdinand VII, 1815/4 JJ, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. Cal-1488; KM-112. Choice luster in legends, bold strike, full rims, scarce overdate, currently finest of five in the NGC census. NGC #6445270-002.

Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Ferdinand VII, 1818 JJ, NGC AU 58. Cal-1492; KM-112. Traces of luster at rims, which are slightly crude in places (as made), light high-point wear, rich color, second highest grade in NGC census behind a pair of MS 61's. NGC #6445270-003.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734 MF, /\ for A in VTRAQUE (very rare), NGC MS 62+. KM-103; Cal-1442; Yonaka-M8.34b. Lightly toned over luster (darker at rims), good strike and rims, practically no marks or hairlines, second highest grade in NGC census behind a trio of MS 63's, clear legend error (not noted by NGC) that Yonaka rates R4 with just one example observed, yet this auction alone contains two (the other being lot 306). NGC #6442532-001.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737MF, PCGS AU detail / cleaned. KM-103; Cal-1446; Yonaka-M8.37. Bold strike, nicely toned over hairlined surfaces, attractive overall. PCGS #41526844.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF. KM-103; Cal-1461; Yonaka-M8.42. 26.89 grams. Bold strike, attractively toned and problem-free XF+ with lacuna on 2 of date, light adjustment marks on globes, scarce as non-salvage.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1747 MF, NGC AU 58. KM-103; Cal-1472; Yonaka-M8.47. Deep rich toning over satin-smooth surfaces, low luster but practically no wear or marks. NGC #6068759-002.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1760 MM, NGC UNC details / cleaned. KM-105; Cal-1073; Yonaka-M8.60b. Highly lustrous with very faint gold color, light surface hairlines all over. NGC #5951714-004.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1767/6 MF, rare. KM-105; Cal-1091; Yonaka-M8.67a. 26.89 grams. Problem-free XF+ with light toning at rims, slightly off-center strike, minor marks only, just a small part of the underdigit 6 to left of the 7, rated R in Yonaka.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1768/7 MF. KM-105; Cal-1093; Yonaka-M8.68a. 26.79 grams. Scarce overdate (very clear), polished XF with minor surface damage and solder-spot on edge.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1768 MF. KM-105; Cal-1094; Yonaka-M8.68. 26.94 grams. Toned AU, no problems.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 4 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1758 MM, NGC VF details / cleaned. KM-95; Cal-392; Yonaka-M4.58. 13.32 grams. Broad flan with full rims, choice rainbow toning all over, more like XF details in our opinion. NGC #6444732-001. Pedigreed to the Potomac collection (stated on label) and the Richard A. Long auction of May 2006 (lot 284).

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 4 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1760/59 MM. KM-95; Cal-394; Yonaka-M460a. 12.65 grams. UNC details with deep toning around the elements (very attractive), hairlines in brighter fields on pillars side, light surface corrosion on shield side, the scarce overdate barely visible.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Philip V, 1735/4 MF, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census, Yonaka Cover Coin. Cal-810; KM-84; Yonaka-M2.35a. Broad flan with bold rims, choice details with only very light wear, all beautifully rainbow toned with lustrous fields, simply gorgeous, the overdate bold, actually the commonest variety for this year according to Yonaka but such a lovely example that he chose to feature it on the dust jacket of his newest book on all Mexican pillar coins. NGC #6272083-001. Pictured on the dust-jacket cover of Brad Yonaka's 2021 book A Variety Guide to the Silver and Copper Coinage of the Mexico City Mint, 1732-1771, an autographed copy of which accompanies this lot.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1749 M, NGC MS 61. KM-86.1; Cal-288; Yonaka-M2.49a. Bold strike but somewhat grainy fields (as made) with rich rainbow toning, adjustment marks on shield side. NGC #4831075-003.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1/2 real, Philip V, 1735/4 MF, NGC AU 58. KM-65; Cal-253; Yonaka-M05.35a. 1.65 grams. Bold strike with deep golden toning over strong luster (just some high-point wear), scarce overdate (Yonaka: "much more abundant than was noted in the first edition"). NGC #6444732-003. Pedigreed to the Potomac collection (stated on label).

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1/2 real, Philip V, 1746 M, NGC MS 63. KM-66; Cal-273; Yonaka-M05.46. Very bold strike with no wear at all but somewhat grainy surfaces from die-rust (as made), some luster in fields on shield side, second highest grade in NGC census. NGC #3715950-002.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1/2 real, Ferdinand VI, 1750 M, NGC MS 63 ("top pop"). KM-67.1; Cal-83; Yonaka-M05.50. Richly toned over luster, bold but slightly off-center strike, tied with three others for finest in NGC census. NGC #4736784-002.

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1813 JJ, NGC MS 61. KM-111; Cal-1323; Yonaka-M8.113a. Flashy luster all over, with traces of incipient toning at rims, light marks and surface hairlines. NGC #2728753-006.

Xalapa (Jalapa), Veracruz, Mexico, 2R-sized proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1808, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. Grove-F76. Deeply rainbow toned over choice luster (blue splash in center of reverse), practically devoid of marks or wear, the finer of just two in the NGC census, probably scarce as we cannot locate another one sold at auction other than this specimen in 2018. NGC #4629008-006.

Mexico City, Mexico bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1821/0 JJ, NGC MS 63. KM-93; Cal-879; Yonaka-M2.121a. Broad flan, deeply rainbow toned over lustrous surfaces and satin-smooth fields, scarce overdate. NGC #6205436-006.

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1/2 real, Charles III, 1773 FM, king's name as CAROLUS, mintmark and assayer facing inward, PCGS MS63. KM-69.2; Cal-195; Yonaka-M05.73a. Choice strike on broad flan with bold full rims, lightly toned over luster, rather pretty. PCGS #40556030.

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1/2 real, Charles III, 1776 FM, plain edge (unique?), NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. Cal-unl (cf 200); KM-unl (69.2 for type); ; Yonaka-M05.76 (var). Broad flan with much luster and good strike, faint toning, possibly unique edge-variant not noted by NGC and unlisted in Yonaka or KM or Calico, finest in NGC census even without the unique variety, popular date with US collectors. NGC #5950623-003 (special Mexico label).

Chihuahua, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1816 RP, with T countermark only (lacking the crowned pomegranate and pillars as struck on a non-Chihuahua flan), very rare, NGC XF details / cleaned. Cal-1168; KM-111.1. Broad flan, richly toned over traces of luster, with some parts crude from striking over a previous 8 reales from another mint (HISPAN appears twice, for example, also there is a shadow of a larger bust of Ferdinand), curiously with three pomegranates for fleurs in center of shield, but the most important aspect is the bold T countermark to left NOT being paired with a crowned-pillars-and-pomegranate mark to right (first we have seen or heard of, not noted by NGC). NGC #2104167-001.

Chihuahua, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1820 (RP), struck in 90-degree rotation over earlier cast Chihuahua issue with transitional ("armored" bust), very rare, ex-Trastamara. Cal-1173; KM-111.1. 26.40 grams. Striking in appearance, as the "armored bust" head of the undercoin protrudes from the neck of the overstrike, with old T and crowned-pillars-and-pomegranate countermarks from first issue manifest at top and bottom of new (proper) bust, date and mintmark not visible due to prominence of undercoin crown but with characteristic three pomegranates for fleurs in shield, broad-flan AVF with nice toning. Pedigreed to the Trastamara Collection (Aureo and Calico auction of April 2015, with original lot-tag 642.

Guadalajara, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bare laureate head), 1821 FS, dot between F and S, rare, NGC AU 58. Cal-1748; KM-161.1. Rich gold color with light red toning over luster, bold bust for the type but top of shield a bit weak, natural flan-bulge behind the head, tiny rim-flaw (as made), minor marks and light high-point wear per the assigned grade, tied with six others in the NGC census for second finest behind a single MS 61, highly desirable one-year type-coin, overall arguably superior to such pedigreed examples as Eliasberg, Gerber, Karon and Norweb. NGC #6448520-002. Pedigreed to the Oro del Nuevo Mundo Collection (Stack's Bowers auction of January 2021, lot 21070). Please use this link to verify the NGC certification number

Guadalajara, Mexico, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1814/2 MR, very rare, NGC XF 45 ("top pop"). Cal-781; KM-93.2. Richly toned and problem-free, normally a crude type but this one nearly fully struck up (the crown slightly weak) and with bold overdate, also choice grade, tied with one other for finest in NGC census. NGC #6205468-015.

Mexico City, Mexico, cast silver 8 reales, Ferdinand VII transitional ("armored" bust), 1809 TH, with Morelos (Type A) countermarks on obverse and reverse, the former struck over Congress of Chilpanzingo (Type A) and script-LVS countermarks (1811-14), very rare, NGC XF details / scratches, c/s AU weak. KM-unl. Nicely toned and surprisingly well-detailed cast host with all four countermarks nearly full (first example we have ever seen with four countermarks in total), those on obverse apparently struck in the order of script-LVS, then Chilpanzingo, then Morelos, with second Morelos countermark on reverse, the stated scratches light and old, a true testament to its time and place in history. NGC #6068768-001.

Zacatecas, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1820 AG, NGC MS 62. Cal-1463; KM-111.5. Choice luster with faint golden toning, off-center strike on a broad flan, tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 62+. NGC #5979817-001.

Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 real, 1822 JM, Iturbide, NGC MS 61. KM-301. Lightly rainbow toned over slightly muted luster, bold strike and full rims. NGC #354222-004.

Mexico City, Mexico, 1 peso, 1866, Maximilian, NGC MS 63+. KM-388.1. Brightly lustrous with faint trace of incipient toning at rims, minor bagmarks only, very flashy and choice, among the top 10% of NGC-graded examples, very desirable for this brief two-year type. NGC #5988877-001.

Guanajuato, Mexico, gold 8 escudos, 1854 PF, eagle of 1853. KM-383.7. 26.92 grams. Unevenly struck XF with luster in legends, lightly toned around details, no problems.

Durango, Mexico, gold 1/2 escudo, 1833 RM/L. KM-378.1. 1.59 grams. XF with bold legend and full central details despite natural flan-bulge, heavy mark in field below LA, desirable first year of type with clear over-assayer.

Guanajuato, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1829 MJ, dies of 1829-30, NGC MS 62. DP-Go10; KM-377.8. Broad flan with choice full rims, very faint rainbow toning over luster, rare grade (Dunigan and Parker: "a fully Uncirculated coin is rare"), second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64. NGC #6057756-009.

Culiacan, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1865 CE, five-pointed star variety, NGC MS 62+. DP-Cn22; KM-377.3. Cartwheel luster with light toning all over, bold strike with full rims. NGC #4625555-010.

Mexico City, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1883 MH, NGC AU details / chopmarked. DP-Mo68; KM-377.10. Lightly rainbow toned over luster, with at least six distinct chopmarks as from circulation in Asia, one of which is an omega over a delta, scarce high grade for a chopmarked example. NGC #6444905-005.

Hermosillo, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1895 FG, NGC MS 62. DP-Ho42; KM-377.9. Flashy white with luster, minor bagmarks, rims a bit weak in places, final year of issue, near top grade. NGC #3347557-004.

Guanajuato, Mexico, 1 peso, 1898 RS, NGC MS 62. KM-409.1. Choice luster with light golden toning, minor die-cracks on date side. NGC #2864533-018.

Mexico City, Mexico, cap-and-rays 1/2 real, 1842 ML, PCGS MS64 ("top pop"). KM-370.9. Brilliant luster, with deep rainbow toning at small parts of rims, adjustment marks in cap, choice grade (tied with one other for finest in PCGS census). PCGS #14253996.

Sinaloa, Mexico, sand-cast peso, ca. 1915, NGC genuine. KM-768 or 769. Crudely cast with very grainy surfaces as usual, the central motifs (cap-and-rays, eagle-on-cactus) quite clear but the legends flat (hence unknown as to whether it was cast from an 8 reales or a 1 peso), nicely toned and interesting. NGC #6205482-002.

Mexico City, Mexico, gold proof 20 pesos, 1999, UNICEF, PCGS PR69DCAM, finest known in NGC census. KM-641. Near-perfect gem with just a few small red spots on date side, which depicts a boy ("charrito," or little cowboy) practicing his lasso skills. PCGS #21426709.

Gelderland, United Netherlands, gold ducat, 1634. KM-5. 3.44 grams. Rich gold color with small spots of red, full details on a slightly uneven flan, AXF with light old scratches at top of reverse.

Holland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1576. KM-11; Dav-8838. 26.74 grams. Choice inner details and full legends, the date strong and lion particularly well set-off by black encrustation, edge-crack, XF with some light old scratches.

Holland, United Netherlands, 6 stuivers (ship shilling), 1746/5, NGC MS 64+, finest and only example in NGC census. KM-unl (45 for type). Satin-smooth fields with bright luster, choice full details, slight flan-bulge (as made) to right of ship, popular type. NGC #6436166-004.

Holland, Netherlands, 50 stuivers, Louis Napoleon, 1808, PCGS MS64. KM-28. Spotty deep rainbow toning over good luster (especially on obverse), bold strike with strong details, scarce two-year type, tied with one other for second finest in PCGS census behind a single MS64+. PCGS #44835867.

Leon, Nicaragua, "imitation cob" 1 real, 1823-(PMPY), pine-tree style, very rare, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census. KM-8.1 (under Honduras). 3.23 grams. Bold full pillars and cross (proper quadrants), two dates, lightly toned over muted luster, choice grade (next finest only XF 45). NGC #6448950-003.

Nicaragua (struck in Waterbury, Connecticut), gilt copper-nickel specimen 1 centavo, 1878, very rare (two known). KM-1 for type. 4.45 grams. Gem BU with practically no marks or flaws of any kind, specimen surfaces with circular polish lines, one of two found in the Scoville Manufacturing archives but not listed in KM (different from Proof striking) and currently not recognized by third-party grading services, unique opportunity for the Nicaragua or Central America specialist. XRF: 74.13% copper, 22.97% nickel, 2.73% gold, traces of silver and iron.

Norway, speciedaler, Carl XIV Johan of Sweden, 1824-JMK, PCGS AU detail / cleaned. KM-290; Dav-240. Lustrous all over, with tangential area of toning on obverse and spots at rims, light surface hairlines and slight high-point wear, natural rim-flaw below date, high-demand issue. PCGS #44835868.

Norway, speciedaler, Carl XIV, 1835, no star, PCGS UNC detail / cleaned. KM-301. Incredibly vivid rainbow toning on obverse (mostly magenta, with green and blue at rim), nice luster, minor marks, high-demand issue. PCGS #44835869.

Panama, cob 1/2 real, A to left, P to right, assayer not visible (or non-existent) below monogram, no king's name in legends, extremely rare. S-unl (cf. AP2); Cal-unl (Type 64); KM-unl (1 for type). 1.53 grams. Broad flan with much legend and nearly full crown, full but doubled monogram and cross-lions-castles, toned XF with light surface porosity, only the second specimen known with mintmark split into A left (clear) and P right (very weak) and without any apparent assayer below the monogram or room for an M (as was postulated for the discovery example in Sedwick Auction 30), and with different obverse legend from known assayer M specimens anyway, in fact lacking the king's name, with D.G.HISPANI (normal D) on that side and with D.G.ISPANIARVM in reverse legend (backwards D), possibly indicating a muling of dies from two different engravers. (Note: According to Jorge Proctor there is a weakly engraved M below the monogram.)

Paraguay (War of the Triple Alliance), 1 real, countermark "1" in rounded hexagonal fields of horizontal lines (1865-70) on wavy-edge 1/4 cut of a Bolivian Republic 4 soles, NGC VF 30. Pratt-MR2; KM-B2. 2.98 grams. Nearly full countermark placed just below BOLIVAR, just -CA BOL- visible on reverse, sharply cut edges, lightly toned, scarce and important emergency issue from the war against the Triple Alliance of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay in 1865-70. NGC #6442565-028. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Cuzco, Peru, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1824 G, NGC AU 58. Cal-1745; KM-129.2. Rich gold color with traces of peripheral red toning, muted luster with light surface hairlines, natural flaw in front of face and reverse fields slightly irregular (as made), scarce and popular one-year issue in second highest grade at NGC. NGC #6448520-001.

Cuzco, Peru, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1824 G. Cal-1745; KM-129.2. 26.95 grams. Lightly cleaned XF with red toning around details, a few minor marks but also with scratch in front of face, well struck and popular as a one-year type.

Lima, Peru, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1819 JP, NGC AU 55, finest known in NGC census. Cal-1706; KM-128. Broad flan with full rims, good strike except for usual central weakness, much luster but some light surface hairlines, scarce type, single finest for this date among currently eight entries in the NGC census. NGC #6445275-002.

Lima, Peru, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1817 JP, NGC AU 53. Cal-1601; KM-127. Broad flan with full rims, luster in legends, natural flaw in center of reverse, light marks, one of just two in the NGC census (the other slightly finer at AU 55), scarce type. NGC #6446162-001.

Lima, Peru, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Ferdinand VII, 1817 JP, NGC AU 55. Cal-1480; KM-125. Bold strike, full rims, good luster and surfaces, just some high-point wear, tied with two others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 62, scarce type. NGC #6445263-001.

Lima, Peru, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Ferdinand VII, 1820 JP, rare, NGC MS 63 ("top pop"). Cal-1483; KM-125. Very bold strike and choice luster, full rims but with natural flaw at bottom, one of just two examples in the NGC census (both at this choice grade), rare date of a scarce type. NGC #6445263-002.

Lima, Peru, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1755 JD, first 5 of date Arabic style over Spanish style, very rare, NGC UNC details / cleaned. KM-55.1; Cal-459; Yonaka-L8.55b. Choice luster and frosty details, also bold strike with full rims (dark in one spot), light adjustment marks in shield, completely pristine in our estimation, with no hairlines or any evidence of cleaning despite what the label says, albeit clearly from a hoard, with fairly clear 5/5 (different-style 5s) for penultimate digit of date (rated R2 in Yonaka). NGC #6289308-003.

Lima, Peru, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1769 JM, dot over left mintmark only, dissimilar crowns, NGC XF 45. KM-64.2; Cal-1030; Yonaka-L8.69b. Deeply toned and boldly struck, really very attractive, variety with imperial crown over left pillar and dot over left mintmark only. NGC #4393538-012.

Lima, Peru, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1772 JM, dot over left mintmark only. KM-64.2; Cal-1034; Yonaka-L8.72. 26.28 grams. Richly toned VF, no problems.

Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1812 JP, NGC MS 62. Cal-1244; KM-117.1. Deeply rainbow toned over luster, good strike but with diagonal adjustment marks or stress cracks in centers, second highest grade in NGC census. NGC #6269010-004.

Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1814 JP, NGC MS 63, ex-EMO. Cal-1247; KM-117.1. Muted luster, with deep rainbow toning around details only, good strike and choice grade. NGC #3447596-001. Pedigreed to the EMO Collection (stated on label).

Cuzco, Peru, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1824 T, NGC XF 45. Cal-1178; KM-117.2. Very deeply toned all over, with faint traces of luster, central weakness, desirable one-year type. NGC #6205455-004.

Lima, Peru, 4R-sized silver medal, 1826, lifetime presidency of Bolivar and invocation of Constitution. Fonrobert-9018. 18.12 grams; 34mm. Obverse with arms inside legend PRECIDENCIA VITALICIA DEL LIBERTADOR SIMON BOLIVAR; reverse with CONST / TI / TU / CION on pages of book inside wreath above flower with legend SOLEMNEM.TE JURADA EN 9. DE DIC.BRE DE 1826. Lustrous, choice AU+ with some light toning.

Lima, Peru, 1/2 real, 1858 MB, NGC MS 66 ("top pop"). KM-177. Frosty and lustrous, totally devoid of marks or wear, currently tied with eight others for finest known in NGC census. NGC #3827477-034.

Philippines (under Spain), cast lead barrilla, Philip V, 1743, very rare, ex-Trastamara, Calico Plate Coin. KM-Pn7; Cal-40. 3.85 grams. Brown in color with tan encrustation here and there, with full but crude devices including crowned shield on one side and ANO DE 1743 around large R in central ring on other side, first of its kind we have seen or handled, from the first coinage series ever made in the Philippines. Pedigreed to the Trastamara Collection (Aureo and Calico auction of October 2020, lot 421), Plate Coin #40 on page 259 of Calico's Numismatica espanola (2019).

Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, crowned "F.7.o" countermark (Type V, 1832-4) on a Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1832 JL, NGC VF 25, c/s VF standard. KM-51; Cal-1305. Host coin lustrous from old cleaning but with strong toning around details (rim-flaw at top of Bolivar side), the countermark nearly full and toned. NGC #6442565-017. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, crowned "F.7.o" countermark (Type V, 1832-4) on a Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1833 LM, NGC Fine details / damaged, c/s XF strong. KM-51; Cal-1305. Host coin nicely toned but with heavy scratches and unexplained void in edge, countermark full and choice and deeply toned. NGC #6442565-018. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned "Y.II" countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1828 JM, NGC AU details / harshly cleaned, c/s AU strong. KM-100; Cal-668. Countermark and host both bold and fully detailed, with spots of black toning in legends, heavily hairlined surfaces from old cleaning. NGC #6442565-019. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned "Y.II" countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1833 LM, NGC VF 20, c/s XF standard. KM-100; Cal-668. Richly toned host and countermark, nice bold aspect. NGC #6442565-020. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned "Y.II." countermark (Type VI, 1834-7) on a Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1834 LM, NGC AU 58, c/s UNC strong, finest known in NGC census. KM-100; Cal-668. Lustrous and well struck, with full and exceptionally sharp details, also with deep full countermark, a few minor marks all over but overall very choice for this normally well-circulated type, currently the finest of 44 in the NGC census with the next highest grade being only XF 40, a real trophy for collectors of coins of the Philippines. NGC #6444729-002.

Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned "Y.II" countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1834 LM, NGC VF 30, c/s XF standard. KM-100; Cal-668. Lightly rainbow toned over muted luster, doubled-die legends, choice full countermark, well above average for this type. NGC #6442565-021. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned "Y.II" countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1834 LM, NGC F 15, c/s XF weak. KM-100; Cal-668. Deeply toned and rather low in contrast, the countermark missing its bottom right portion due to striking at edge of bust. NGC #6442565-023. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned "Y.II" countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1834 LM, NGC XF details / private countermark, c/s XF standard. KM-100; Cal-668. Uneven toning over luster, full but shallow countermark, with several distinct chopmarks on both sides from circulation in Asia. NGC #6442565-024. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned "Y.II" countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1834 LM, NGC VF details / environmental damage, c/s XF strong. KM-100; Cal-668. Richly toned all over, the countermark full and clear, with oval area of oxidation at rim on obverse. NGC #6442565-022. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned "Y.II" countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1835 LM, NGC VF details / cleaned, c/s UNC standard. KM-100; Cal-668. Silvery from old cleaning and with lots of tiny marks but attractively toned and encrusted around bold details, the countermark full and also encrusted. NGC #6442565-025. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned "Y.II" countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Santiago, Chile, "volcano" peso, 1820 FD, NGC XF details / obverse damage, c/s AU standard. KM-108; Cal-668. Richly toned with muted luster, nice full countermark, scarce and popular host with small punchmark to left of Y, first example we have seen of this date since 2005. NGC #6288569-005.

Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned "Y.II" countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Bogota, Colombia, 8 reales, 1835 R.S., NGC XF 45, c/s AU standard. KM-109; Cal-668. Choice host with 100% full date-side details (the countermark also full but blended in), richly toned over luster. NGC #6442573-009. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned "Y.II" countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Zacatecas, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1831 OM, rare, NGC VF 35, c/s XF standard. KM-unl (host KM-377.13, DP-Zs11); Cal-668. Sharp strike with deeply contrasting toning, full countermark, choice example of a rare combination (missing in KM). NGC #6288569-006.

Poland, taler, Stanislaus Augustus, 1766 FS, PCGS XF45. KM-187; Dav-1618. Deeply toned obverse (mostly gray but with distinct spots of bright blue-green and red-brown), non-toned reverse, popular large coin in extra-thick holder. PCGS #44835872.

Puerto Rico (under Spain), 1 peso, Alfonso XIII, 1895 PG-V, NGC AU 55. Cal-128; KM-24. Very deep and rich toning all over, with minor marks and only light high-point wear per the assigned grade, popular type. NGC #6444905-003.

Puerto Rico (under Spain), 5 centavos, 1896 PGV, NGC MS 65. Cal-124; KM-20. Deeply rainbow toned over strong luster, no discernible marks or wear, exceptional grade (second highest in NGC census and among the top 5% of all entries). NGC #2775433-003.

Griquatown, South Africa, bronze pattern penny, Victoria, 1890, rare, NGC PF 62 BN. Hern-GT20; KM-Pn5. Lightly but colorfully rainbow toned over luster (especially the reverse) with a few small dark spots, virtually no marks or wear, from a rare and important single-denomination issue engraved by L.C. Lauer and struck in Berlin by Otto Nolte & Co., presumably as samples only (not released for actual circulation). NGC #5901720-003.

Toledo, Spain (Castile and Leon), gold dobla de la banda, John II (1406-1454), T above shield, NGC MS 61. Cay-1517. Choice strike with full details and contrasting sediment, 100% full legends, light yellow gold. NGC #5777984-005.

Seville, Spain, gold double excelente, Ferdinand-Isabel, ermine and three dots at top and mintmark S at bottom between busts, NGC AU 58. Cal-739; Fr-129. Rich gold color, choice strike on broad flan with full legends (small void near edge), light encrustation in crevices on reverse. NGC #3500901-001.

Seville, Spain, gold milled 4 escudos, Charles II, 1700 M, denomination IIII, very rare, NGC MS 61, finest and only example in NGC census. Cal-961; KM-232.1. Choice luster and bold strike, nearly full rims, faintest of wear detected on highest points, in fact begging a higher grade in our opinion, in any case the only example we have ever seen or heard of, a true Spanish gem to be sure. NGC #6443034-001. Please use this link to verify the NGC certification number

Seville, Spain, gold milled 8 escudos, Philip V, 1701 M, S-8-M-8 on reverse, dots flanking fleece, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. Cal-2267; KM-260. Variety with S-8-M-8 in tressure-dimples reading clockwise from 1 o'clock, nice luster and well-detailed strike, some central adjustment marks and off-center reverse but otherwise choice and in fact the finest of five entries currently in the NGC census (next highest all the way down at AU 53), albeit exceeded by an MS 65 for a different variety with 8-S-8-M in tressure dimples, first date of popular type in any case. NGC #6443581-001.

Segovia, Spain, gold milled 8 escudos, Philip V, 1721/19F, rare, NGC AU 55. Cal-2262; KM-unl (316 for type). The Segovia 8 escudos of Philip V represent the pinnacle of quality in the shield/cross type from Spanish mints, often called "onzas de cruz," with finely engraved intricate details struck by press on a perfectly smooth flan marked with an edge-milling collar. They just do not compare with anything prior or contemporaneous except maybe Mexican "Royals" (galanos) that sell in six figures. A year ago we sold an even more spectacular example of this same overdate as "Best in Show," hammering at $45,000, and in that description we mentioned a "pair of AU 55's" (now four) being the second highest grade (all now bested by an MS 62), of which this piece is one, conservatively graded in our opinion despite a few tiny marks and a small natural rim-flaw at 2 o'clock on the reverse, this being its very first appearance in any auction. Rich gold color, perfectly centered and evenly struck, with ample luster and great eye-appeal. NGC #6450849-001. Please use this link to verify the NGC certification number

Seville, Spain, gold milled 2 escudos, Philip V, 1704 P, rotated 4, NGC MS 62, finest and only example in NGC census. Cal-1971; KM-unl (257 for type). 6.72 grams. Bold full strike with slightly grainy surfaces as made from rusty dies, somewhat cob-like in shape (out of round) but with fully milled edge, rich gold color. NGC #5955328-005.

Seville, Spain, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Phillip V, 1743 PJ, NGC MS 63. Cal-1646; KM-361.2. Bold strike with choice luster and rims, very slight flattening of highest points in hair. NGC #6445275-007.

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Philip V, 1745 AJ. Cal-1638; KM-361.1. 1.77 grams. Choice XF+ with light red toning, satin-smooth fields and full rims, no problems, trace of dark encrustation in 5 of date.

Seville, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1749 PJ, rare, NGC AU 50, finest known in NGC census, ex-Caballero. Cal-688; KM-376.2. Rich gold color with luster and light toning in legends, light wear on high-relief bust (with mark at eye) but overall rather nice for the designated grade, a rare and desirable one-year type (the only Seville 2E struck under Ferdinand VI) represented by just two entries in the current NGC census (the other XF 45). NGC #6444729-001. Pedigreed to the Caballero de las Yndias Collection (Aureo & Calico auction of April 2009, lot 2073).

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1746 AJ, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. Cal-545; KM-372. Rich gold color with nice luster and fairly bold strike except for slight weakness in shield due to the relief of the bust, just a few faint marks but no wear, scarce first date of type and the better of just two in the current NGC census (the other just VF). NGC #6445270-005.

Seville, Spain, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1773 CF, dot between C and F, NGC AU details / cleaned. Cal-2182; KM-409.2. Choice strike with full rims and nice luster, light high-point wear and faint surface hairlines. NGC #6448520-006.

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1786 DV. Cal-1791; KM-418.1a. 13.49 grams. Well-struck AU with muted luster, no problems.

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1787 DV, NGC MS 63 ("top pop"). Cal-1793; KM-418.1a. Brilliantly lustrous, perfectly detailed strike, exceptional grade, tied with just one other for finest among 97 entries currently in the NGC census. NGC #5980353-003.

Seville, Spain, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1787/6 CM/CF. Cal-1900; KM-unl (418.2a for type). 13.48 grams. AU- with light red toning over muted luster, light adjustment marks on shield, no problems, fairly clear 7/6 in date and M/F in assayer.

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1776/5 PJ, NGC VF 35. Cal-1551; KM-unl (417.1 for type). Much luster for the grade but with lots of small marks and high-point wear, clear overdate (not mentioned on label and missing in KM), popular date with US collectors. NGC #6445257-003. Note: in the printed catalog, the lot numbers (and just the lot numbers) for lots 1119 and 1120 were inadvertently swapped; the images, descriptions, and estimates are correct in the catalog.

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1776 PJ. Cal-1552; KM-417.1. 6.66 grams. Problem-free AU- with muted luster, king's shoulder slightly flat, popular date for US collectors. Note: in the printed catalog, the lot numbers (and just the lot numbers) for lots 1119 and 1120 were inadvertently swapped; the images, descriptions, and estimates are correct in the catalog.

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1778/7 PJ. Cal-1555; KM-unl (417.1 for type). 6.68 grams. XF+ with faint red toning over luster, well struck and problem-free, faint but certain overdate (missing in KM).

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1781/0 PJ. Cal-1360; KM-unl (416.1 for type). 3.33 grams. Problem-free AU with light red toning over luster in legends, vestigial left side of 0 to left of final 1 of date (unlisted in KM).

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1795/4 MF, NGC AU 58. Cal-1477; KM-unl (436.1 for type). Sharp strike and nice luster, just too many hairlines to make MS, very clear overdate (not noticed by NGC). NGC #6445257-001.

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1796 MF. Cal-1479; KM-436.1. 13.41 grams. AU- with luster and light orange toning at rims, light surface hairlines.

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1793 MF. Cal-1279; KM-435.1. 6.76 grams. Nice XF with muted luster and light red toning at rims, light surface hairlines.

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1800 MF, NGC MS 63+. Cal-1297; KM-435.1. Bold strike with choice luster and pristine surfaces, light yellow gold, just a bagmark or two away from top grade (second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64). NGC #5980353-001.

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1799 MF. Cal-1117; KM-434. 3.40 grams. Richly toned XF with sediment in crevices for good contrast, no problems.

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1817 GJ, NGC AU 55. Cal-1173; KM-485. Strong luster and choice details but with a modicum of small marks, rather flashy for the stated grade, scarce type. NGC #6448520-004. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of June 2010, lot 6737.

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VII (first bust), 1812 IJ, rare. Cal-1606; KM-478. 6.75 grams. Choice AU with red toning over luster at rims, choice strike with full details on large military-style bust (a rare one-year type), very pretty and problem-free.

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 320 reales de vellon, Ferdinand VII, 1822 SR, NGC MS 62. Cal-1778; KM-566. Choice details and blazing luster in rich gold color, small bagmarks and trace of flattening on highest points, second highest grade in NGC census (which tops out at MS 63), a highly desirable example of a rare and highly sought two-year type (8E size) known as "cabezon" (large head). NGC #5893027-009. Please use this link to verify the NGC certification number

Madrid, Spain, gold 10 escudos, Isabel II, 1868, with 18-68 inside stars, NGC MS 64. Cal-815; KM-636.1. Rich gold color, with noticeable bagmark in front of neck but otherwise nearly pristine. NGC #6445257-004.

Madrid, Spain, gold 4 escudos, Isabel II, 1865, NGC MS 63+. Cal-688; KM-631.1. Lustrous and choice, with minimal bagmarks, first date of type, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64. NGC #6445257-005.

Granada, Spain, 2 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, mintmark oGo to left and denomination oiio to right on obverse, assayer R to right of arrows on reverse, NGC UNC details / environmental damage. Cal-498; Lopez de la Fuente-4.3.12.3. 6.76 grams. Sharp full details with bright luster but surface porosity and spots of encrustation to right of shield, tops of legends off the edge. NGC #6289307-005.

Segovia, Spain, cob 2 reales, 1591/0 horizontal date to left, assayer oI above denomination ii above mintmark aqueduct to right, rare. Cal-382. 6.65 grams. Very bold full shield with clear 91/0 to left (straddling an edge-split) and denomination II above aqueduct to right, off-center cross with one nice castle and one nice lion, the latter interesting as the same punch that was used on Potosi coins of this period, toned AU with light surface porosity.

Seville, Spain, cob 8 reales, 1692, Charles II, assayer M, "Maria" type. Cal-785; KM-206. 21.04 grams. Bold full shield and crown with full dot-S-dot to left and most of dot-M-dot to right, bold full monogram with R left and 8 right, flat peripheries but with full VIRTVS in legend preceded by weak but certain 92 of date covered by some old scratches, deeply toned VF.

Seville, Spain, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer M, "Maria" type. Cal-Type 118; KM-206. 21.66 grams. Richly toned VF with typically flat peripheries (no visible legend), part of edge crude (as made), full monogram and R-8, shield and mintmark.

Segovia, Spain, milled 2 reales, Philip V, 1727 F, NGC MS 62. Cal-961; KM-297. Gorgeous deep rainbow toning all over, with much underlying luster, fully detailed strike on oversized flan that extends beyond the outer borders, a lovely coin all around. NGC #3907928-016.

Madrid, Spain, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1808 FA, NGC MS 63. Cal-944; KM-432.1. Lustrous all over, with faint toning starting at rims, a bit of natural flan-cracking on obverse but lacking any marks or wear, tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 65, final date of type. NGC #6068759-001.

Madrid, Spain, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1824 AJ, NGC MS 66. Cal-840; KM-460.2. Supremely lustrous and nearly pristine, well struck but with parts of rims weak (as made), second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 67, scarce type. NGC #6435266-006.

Caracas, Venezuela, "imitation cob" 2 reales, date "184" (early 1800s). Cal-747; KM-C13.1; Stohr-9. 5.07 grams. Lightly struck AVF with full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles (transposed quadrants), with all three M's and L's visible (in the "mintmark" and "assayer" positions, respectively, relative to colonial cobs), evidence of die-clash or overstrike on cross side, light olive color with sediment in crevices.

Maracaibo, Venezuela, "imitation cob" 2 reales, LVS in center, date not visible but matching others with "182" (1813-14), very rare. Cal-Type 202; KM-5. 2.71 grams. Nicely toned VF in typical weight (made to match cut-down true cobs that were in circulation at the time) with nearly full cross fleury showing distinctive lions and castles and full "pine tree" tops of pillars with 3-2-2 across top and P-LVS-(VL) across middle (the bottom row not visible but should contain date 182 ), a very rare date-variety of which less than a dozen are known, and a type that is in high demand.

Caracas, Venezuela, 1 real, Year 2 (1812), very rare. KM-C26; Stohr-6. 2.09 grams. Off-center About Fine with weak centers but fully readable details, toning in legends, well-used hole at top. This is a very rare one-year issue, fewer than 20 known, that is effectively the first coinage of Venezuela's independence from Spain, the "19" on reverse referring to April 19, 1810, the day Caracas was abandoned by the Spanish general Vicente Emparan, within seven stars symbolizing the First Republic's seven provinces; most of the mintage was melted after the fall of the First Republic in 1812.

Caracas, Venezuela, 1/2 real, Year 2 (1812), very rare. KM-C25; Stohr-5. 1.20 grams. VF details but heavily abraded over toning, with attempted puncture at top of reverse, clear ANO 2o in legend, one-year issue, only eight to ten known, effectively the first coinage of Venezuela's independence from Spain, the "19" on reverse referring to April 19, 1810, the day Caracas was abandoned by the Spanish general Vicente Emparan, within seven stars symbolizing the First Republic's seven provinces; most of the mintage was melted after the fall of the First Republic in 1812.

Caracas, Venezuela, 4 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1819 BS, proper quadrants, very rare, NGC VF 25. Cal-1027; KM-C7.2; Stohr-7. 10.76 grams. Attractive light toning over full details (only parts of the rims weak), very rare and desirable type known as a "toston," usually found holed or at least damaged (which this is not), this one tied with three others for second finest in the NGC census behind a single AU 58. NGC #6442517-014.

Caracas, Venezuela, 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1819 BS, lions at upper left and lower right, NGC XF 45. Cal-732; KM-C6.1; Stohr-11. Full strike except for parts of rims, the pillars bold, with light gray-brown toning all over. NGC #4459603-007.

Caracas, Venezuela, 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1819 BS, lions at upper left and lower right. Cal-732; KM-C6.1; Stohr-11. 5.17 grams. Deeply toned, problem-free VF with nice contrast, rather attractive for the grade.

Caracas, Venezuela, 1 real, Ferdinand VII, 1817 BS, proper quadrants, extremely rare, NGC VF details / holed, damaged. Cal-502; KM-C5.2; Stohr-10. 2.96 grams. First date of type, a major rarity in Venezuelan numismatics with less than ten examples known (five in the NGC census), two of which are in permanent institutional collections, with only four appearing on the market in the past 20 years, this example with full details despite some old dents at bottom, encrustation on cross side and hole at top, all nicely toned. NGC #6442517-015.

Caracas, Venezuela, 1 real, Ferdinand VII, 1821 BS, proper quadrants, rare. Cal-504; KM-C5.2; Stohr-10. 3.13 grams. XF with light toning only around details and rims, holed at bottom and with several small marks but nice overall, much rarer denomination than 2R.

Maracaibo, Venezuela (or Cuba), copper 2/4 real, Ferdinand VII, (ca. 1813), rare. Cal-103; KM-2. 2.98 grams. Dark VF with surface porosity and spot of light-gray encrustation on reverse rim, full details (weak left side of shield) that unfortunately do not confirm its origin or date, this rare type in fact recently re-attributed to Cuba by Luis Ponte at the Cartagena MMXXI conference (also sometimes attributed to Santo Domingo) but for now still cataloged under Maracaibo.

Caracas, Venezuela, 1/4 real, 1822, no crossbar in denomination, twelve large rays and twelve medium rays (all sharp-pointed), rare, NGC VF 30. Restrepo-143.2; KM-C31; Stohr-13. Full details, the 19 side slightly off-center and the date side with natural lamination flaws, lightly toned, from a high-demand two-year type struck when Venezuela was a part of Gran Colombia. NGC #4332659-005.

Venezuela, gold 100 bolivares, 1886, 86 apart, NGC MS 60. Fr-2; KM-Y34; Stohr-51. Lustrous but bagmarked, arguably deserving of a higher grade even though this type tops out at MS 62. NGC #6105554-017.

Venezuela, 1/2 bolivar, 1889, NGC Fine details / bent, very rare. KM-Y21; Stohr-46. Key date for this series (considered the rarest circulating coin of modern Venezuela) as largely melted after disputes with the mint, this example with typically weak centers but full legends (including date) enhanced by old toning, the stated bend in flan barely noticeable, overall a rather competent specimen of a highly sought issue. NGC #4660459-007.

Venezuela, copper token (hexagonal), 5 bolivares, F. Alvarado & Ca, late 1800s, NGC MS 64 RB. Rulau-BLV20. Lustrous and nearly pristine, with very faint toning disrupting the otherwise completely original surfaces, very choice for the issue, the only other one known to come up for auction in recent times being cleaned and holed. Note that YURUARY / CHILE refers to a gold-mining site in the area of the Yuruari River operated by the Chile Company. NGC #6276541-013.