Seville, Spain, gold 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer * to right, mintmark S to left, NGC AU 58. Cal-196. 3.33 grams. Well-centered strike with nearly complete legends and nice full shield and cross, thin planchet-flaw at 9 o'clock, pleasing even gold color throughout. Note: Slab label incorrectly states no "S" mintmark (thus not technically finest known as the certification lookup states). NGC #6284693-002.

Seville, Spain, gold 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer * to right, mintmark S to left, NGC AU 53. Cal-196. 3.33 grams. Full legends on both sides with some minor strike weakness in the central design, light sedimentation around the cross. NGC #6284693-013.

Seville, Spain, gold 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer * to left, mintmark S to right, NGC AU 53. Cal-197. 3.34 grams. Bold strike with slightly off-center yet nearly complete legends with strong lettering, full shield and cross, rich gold toning all over. NGC #6284693-011.

Seville, Spain, gold 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, mintmark S to left, assayer not visible, NGC AU details / damaged. Cal-Type 76. 3.20 grams. The Kempen Hoard was buried in the early 1600s and was comprised of coins dating back more than a century and a half prior from various European nations at the time. Lustrous example with almost Mint State details, test punch mark at 4 o'clock on reverse and natural edge-crack, nice full cross. NGC #6284506-001. Pedigreed to the Kempen Treasure hoard (stated on label).

Seville, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, 1592 date to right, assayer B below denomination and mintmark S to left. Cal-846. 6.59 grams. VF with full shield and cross, small edge-mark, spot of encrustation on reverse.

Toledo, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip II, mintmark oT to left, assayer M above denomination ii to right. Cal-858. 6.66 grams. XF coin struck on a broad planchet with nice full shield and cross plus most of the legends visible, cleaned surfaces and previously mounted.

Seville, Spain, gold cob 4 escudos, Philip III, assayer not visible. Cal-Type 206. 13.54 grams. Cleaned XF with bold, nearly complete shield and cross with contrasting dark toning in the fields, numerous planchet cracks (as made).

Seville, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer B, NGC AU details / obverse damage. Cal-Type 195 or 196. 6.75 grams. The Kempen Hoard was buried in the early 1600s and was comprised of coins dating back more than a century and a half prior from various European nations at the time. Crudely struck with weak shield and several edge-cracks yet choice full cross with red-gold toning, old scrape on obverse. NGC #6284506-007. Pedigreed to the Kempen Treasure hoard (stated on label).

Seville, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer not visible. Cal-Type 195 or 196. 6.74 grams. AU with details a bit crudely struck and off-center, some surface porosity.

Madrid, Spain, gold cob 1 escudo, 169(0), assayer M (facing inward) to right, very rare, NGC UNC details / scratches. Cal-825 (without date); KM-214. 3.34 grams. Very rare with visible date (listed in Calico without date), struck on an uneven planchet with bold partial details including full assayer and some king's name visible, minor scratches in the flat areas. NGC #6444731-003.

Small, coin-like "plata corriente" piece cut from a "splash" ingot, 13 grams. 12.93 grams, 5/8" x 5/8" x 3/8". Small yet thick chunk of silver (just under the weight of a 4 reales) broken from the middle of a splash ingot with four rough sides, very faint evidence of a tax stamp on one of the flat sides, light encrustation in some of the recessed areas. XRF testing: 84.08% silver, 11.48% lead, 3.37% iridium, trace of copper.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, ANACS VG 8 / 1618 Rill Cove Shipwreck. KM-37.2. Corroded and darkly encrusted though with some shield and cross detail showing. ANACS #5328692. With certificate from the salvors. From: "Rill Cove wreck," sunk ca. 1618 off Cornwall, England

Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-8 to left, P-oD to right, Grade 2. S-L4; KM-14; Cal-654. 21.31 grams. Corroded yet solid piece with full cross and mostly complete shield plus some legend detail, some edge loss, original barcode on tag while the certificate appears to be an official replacement from ca. 1990s, unclear as to whether coin came from Atocha (per the number) or Margarita (per the tag and certificate). With Fisher tag and certificate 85A-161344 . From: Santa Margarita, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, NGC Shipwreck Effect / Nuestra Senora del Rosario (stated on label). KM-10. Heavily corroded piece with faint shield and cross detail, two natural edge-cracks, darkly toned. NGC #2036290-036. From: "Dry Tortugas wreck," sunk ca. 1622 west of Key West, Florida

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, NGC Shipwreck Effect (Sao Jose Shipwreck Label) with Grade 2 sticker. KM-10. Solid coin with some strong shield detail remaining despite the corrosion, faint but full cross. NGC #1973348-038. From: Sao Jose, sunk in 1622 off Mozambique, east of Africa

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer D. S-M18a; KM-45. 23.92 grams. Solid barrel-shaped planchet with decent shield-side detail including clear assayer, corroded cross side with some surface marks. With photo-certificate. From: "Lucayan Beach wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible, NGC Fine details / environmental damage / Lucayan Beach Wreck. KM-45. Higher grade details than the label suggests (closer to XF in our opinion) with patchy saltwater corrosion, nearly complete shield and cross, RVM ("RUM") visible in reverse legend. NGC #3352941-001. From: "Lucayan Beach wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45. 18.85 grams. Corroded and dark all over with partial shield and cross detail, irregularly shaped. With certificate. From: "Lucayan Beach wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45. 23.46 grams. Surfaces with minor corrosion, some shield detail and full cross, bright all over from post-salvage cleaning. Housed in a Blanchard promotional wallet with small certificate and tag #17912. From: Concepcion, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1650 O, assayer as undotted O, ex-Mastalir (Plate Coin). S-P35; KM-14b; Cal-912. 3.67 grams. Choice example if a bit thin from corrosion, with full date and clear shield, cross, and assayer, natural edge-crack as made, dark gray-toned fields. Pedigreed to the Robert Mastalir collection, plated on page 249 of his 2021 book The Great Transition at the Potosi Mint 1649-1652 / The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 / Part A: The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage. From: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1650 O. S-P35; KM-14b; Cal-912. 6.09 grams. About XF with light surface corrosion, partial yet bold design with other areas flat as struck, dark toning in fields. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 22, with original lot-tag 1586. From: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 165(1-2) E, rare, ex-Mastalir (Plate Coin). S-P36; KM-14b. 5.00 grams. Choice XF piece struck on a broad irregular flan with full shield and cross (the latter doubled), partially dated, dark gray toned. Pedigreed to the Robert Mastalir collection, plated on page 257 of his 2021 book The Great Transition at the Potosi Mint 1649-1652 / The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 / Part A: The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage, and pedigreed to our Auction 9 (lot 669). From: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

Lot of seven Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2R (one) and 1R (six), dated 1650-52 (where visible), assayers O and E, ex-Mastalir (Plate Coins). 20.78 grams total. Generally rare types with much visible detail in spite of minor corrosion. Pedigreed to the Robert Mastalir collection, plated on pages 247, 252, 253, 255 and 258 of his 2021 book The Great Transition at the Potosi Mint 1649-1652 / The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 / Part A: The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage. From: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip IV, assayer TR (ca. 1640), ANACS VG 10. S-P27; KM-12a. Solid and fairly round coin with VF details despite the stated grade on the label, light surface corrosion. ANACS #1001122. From: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1651 O, assayer as undotted O, ex-Mastalir (Plate Coin). S-P35; KM-12b; Cal-745. 3.07 grams. Moderate corrosion yet solid with clear last digit of date, minor spots of encrustation on reverse. Pedigreed to the Robert Mastalir collection, plated on page 251 of his 2021 book The Great Transition at the Potosi Mint 1649-1652 / The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 / Part A: The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage. From: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1651 E, rare, ex-Mastalir (Plate Coin). S-P36; KM-12b; Cal-746. 2.92 grams. Choice and rare piece from the wreck with nice full date and cross, partial yet bold shield, darkly toned recessed areas. Pedigreed to the Robert Mastalir collection, plated on page 254 of his 2021 book The Great Transition at the Potosi Mint 1649-1652 / The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 / Part A: The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage. From: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1652 E, denomination 2 error, very rare, ex-Mastalir (Plate Coin). S-P36; KM-12b; Cal-747. 3.65 grams. The weight, size of cross, shield and flan all indicate this being a 1 real, but erroneously denominated as 2 in error; it is listed in Mastalir as a 2 reales. Bold XF with minimal surface corrosion, partial shield and cross, full king's ordinal visible. Pedigreed to the Robert Mastalir collection, plated on page 256 of his 2021 book The Great Transition at the Potosi Mint 1649-1652 / The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 / Part A: The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage. From: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1652 E Transitional Type IV/A, ex-Mastalir (Plate Coin). S-P37; KM-A20.4; Cal-1493. 12.88 grams. Corroded thin edges yet with full pillars and shield if a little weak, small natural edge split, patch of dark toning. With certificate, pedigreed to the Roberto Mastalir Collection (Sedwick Auction 20, with original lot-tag 1771), Plate Coin [Mastalir IV.1-A.ad1(1)3] on page 88 of his book The Great Transitional at the Potosi Mint 1649-1653: The 1652 Transitional 8 Reales (2015). From: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1653 E. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1503. 19.03 grams. Corroded cross side but with full pillars and clear date. With photo-certificate. From: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1654 E, dot-PH-dot at top, pomegranate above cross, ANACS VG 10 / "Capitana," ex-Mastalir. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1506. Rare type with dot-PH-dot above dot-8-dot, smooth from corrosion yet with much detail at least faintly visible. ANACS #1001142. Pedigreed to the Robert Mastalir collection. From: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1653 E, PH at top, retrograde denomination 4. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1116. 8.07 grams. Somewhat corroded and a little smooth with thin edges yet fairly strong design elements visible, large natural edge-crack. From: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1653 E, PH at top, retrograde denomination 4. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1116. 10.76 grams. Corroded and flat surfaces yet with two dates (bold pillars date, weak date in legend), cross a bit off-center yet much of king's name visible. From: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1653 E, dot-PH-dot at top. S-P37a; KM-13; Cal-752. 3.77 grams. Choice with two clear dates and full pillars and cross, very minor surface corrosion and dark toning in the fields. Pedigreed to the Rob McClung collection. From: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45. 25.16 grams. Solid piece with some surface porosity, rather strong partial shield, weak but visible cross. With original Marex tag 91-8R-4242 and dealer certificate. From: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1654 E, dot-PH-dot at top. S-P37a; KM-21; Cal-1506. 14.09 grams. Thin from corrosion yet most details at least faintly visible, patch of encrustation on cross side. From: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island

Lot of three Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, one dated 1654 E. 63.57 grams total. Two corroded yet rather solid pieces with some design visible including a clear date on one, the third coin heavily corroded and darkly encrusted. With photo-certificate hand-signed by the salvor (Dominic Addario). From: "Jupiter Wreck" (San Miguel Arcangel), sunk in 1659 off the east coast of Florida

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1656 E, PH at top. S-P37a; KM-18; Cal-1119. 10.41 grams. Scarce date and quite choice from this wreck with two visible dates plus a fair amount of design and legend detail, even mild saltwater corrosion. From: "Jupiter Wreck" (San Miguel Arcangel), sunk in 1659 off the east coast of Florida

Lot of three Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2R (one) and 1R (two), encrusted. 12.72 grams total. The 2 reales has been partially cleaned and appears to show date 1668/7 (unique); the other two are heavily encrusted with bits of shell and other debris. From: Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46. 24.52 grams. A bit dark with minor surface corrosion, some shield design visible along with a rather nice cross. With PNG photo-certificate 36922 signed by Dr. G.W. Vogt. From: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46. 21.09 grams. Minor corrosion yet with a nice cross and most of the shield visible, several large edge cracks as made. With PNG photo-certificate 36923 signed by Dr. G.W. Vogt. From: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

Porto, Portugal, 200 reis, Joao IV (1640-56), rare provenance. Gomes-29; KM-50. 5.99 grams. Nice full shield and cross despite corrosion all over, somewhat silvery from cleaning. The "Standing Cannon wreck" was brought to light in the Christie's (Amsterdam) auction of March 1983, described as "a large outwardbound Portuguese Eastindiaman... name derives from a large 10 foot cannon protruding through the sand bottom towards the sea surface... sunk... circa 1690 after colliding with a sperm whale, the remains of which were discovered under the hull and ballast pile." Pedigreed to the Charles Eidel collection (Sedwick Auction 20, with lot-tag 465), with certificate and Certi-Grade Certification Institute photo-card #01254. From: "Standing Cannon Wreck," sunk ca. 1690 off the Bay of All Saints, Brazil

Great Britain (London, England), half crown, Charles II (fourth bust), 1683. Sp-3367; KM-438.1. 14.27 grams. Bold VF details with deep dark toning, very light surface corrosion, last digit of date weakly struck but confirmed by edge lettering ending in TRICESIMO QVINTO. With original certificate and postcard from the salvor. From: Association, sunk in 1707 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England

Great Britain (London, England), half crown, William III (first bust), 1701. Sp-3494; KM-492.2. 12.53 grams. Silvery, corroded surfaces yet fully VF-detailed with clear date. From: Association, sunk in 1707 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1713 (J). S-M22; KM-47; Cal-1400. 24.34 grams. Corroded yet with just enough of the final digit to identify the date, neat lacuna through shield, some flat areas as struck, desirable certificate. With original (generic, small) Treasure Salvors certificate hand-signed by Mel Fisher. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J. S-M22; KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 16.75 grams. Dark surfaces and somewhat thin from corrosion yet bold partial shield and decent cross, two natural edge cracks, scrape on reverse. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 24.40 grams. Irregular shape with some shield, cross, and legend design visible, patchy dark color with sandy encrustation on reverse. With original (generic, small) Treasure Salvors certificate hand-signed by Mel Fisher. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 23.37 grams. Corroded with some shield and cross detail, dark all over with patches of sandy encrustation. With original (generic, small) Treasure Salvors certificate hand-signed by Mel Fisher. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 22.94 grams. Dark and smooth surfaces all over from corrosion with faint shield and cross, small edge-crack as made, desirable certificate. With original (generic, small) Treasure Salvors certificate hand-signed by Mel Fisher. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 21.95 grams. Corroded with two natural edge-cracks, partial yet bold shield and cross. With Cobb Coin Co. (Fisher) tag and photo-certificate #NC84-109. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 21.85 grams. Solid yet quite flat with some shield and cross visible, patch of dark encrustation on obverse, desirable certificate. With original (generic, small) Treasure Salvors certificate hand-signed by Mel Fisher. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 15.56 grams. Nicely struck on a long planchet with nearly complete shield and cross plus some legend detail on both sides, somewhat corroded with spotty dark toning, previously mounted, desirable certificate. With original (generic, small) Treasure Salvors certificate hand-signed by Mel Fisher. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 22.66 grams. Very nice piece with bold complete cross and partial shield, very minimal corrosion. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 22.17 grams. Choice full shield and cross with minor surface corrosion, dark gray toning throughout. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 23.74 grams. Interestingly shaped cob, with smooth surfaces from corrosion yet some shield and cross detail still present. With photo-certificate #WB266 from Queens Jewels LLC. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 24.27 grams. Solid example with minor corrosion and a few spots of encrustation, some shield and cross detail visible. With (generic) certificate. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 23.86 grams. Corroded and somewhat smooth with a few flat areas, partial shield and cross visible. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 21.31 grams. Corroded with silvery surfaces from post-salvage cleaning but with a strong cross. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales "greenie" (encrusted as found), Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47; Cal-Type 170. 25.18 grams. Dark and encrusted with bits of shells and rust yet nearly full weight and solid with some shield and cross details visible. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-40. 13.12 grams. Interesting long and narrow shape with some shield and cross detail, very minor surface corrosion. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, ex-Weller. KM-40. 11.01 grams. Smooth surface from corrosion with partial shield and cross showing, interesting shape (state of Michigan, perhaps?). With photo-certificate hand-signed by Bob "Frogfoot" Weller. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1657/6 (P), very rare. S-M19; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 1.45 grams. Thin from corrosion but with full cross and partial yet bold shield and bottom half of clear 57/6 of date, rather early for the Fleet but certified as found there by known diver Rich Van Zyl. With photo-certificate. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip V, assayer J, ex-Haskins. S-M22; KM-30. 2.76 grams. Solid and darkly toned with partial shield and cross, clear assayer. With old certificate #2447 hand-signed by Goin E. ("Jack") Haskins. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Lot of two Mexico City, Mexico, small cobs: 1 real 1710 (J) and 1/2 real assayer not visible. 0.66 gram total. The 1 real is rare with a clear date and bold partial shield and cross; the 1/2 real is dark and encrusted yet with a clear mintmark and some shield detail. From: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, rare provenance. KM-35. 5.36 grams. Solid example with minimal saltwater corrosion, partial shield and cross detail showing, a few spots of encrustation. With original (generic) certificate from the salvor. From: Loosdrecht, sunk in 1719 off Isle of Wight, south of England

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, rare provenance. KM-35. 4.85 grams. Very lightly corroded piece, off-center strike with much flatness yet bold cross and partial shield. With original (generic) certificate from the salvor. From: Loosdrecht, sunk in 1719 off Isle of Wight, south of England

Lot of three Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1R, Charles II (two) and Philip V (one, with assayer J visible). 8.04 grams total. All decent coins with light corrosion plus some bold shield and cross detail, one with minor encrustation. With original (generic) certificates from the salvor. From: Loosdrecht, sunk in 1719 off Isle of Wight, south of England

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, struck with 4R dies in error. KM-47. 25.30 grams. Unique error for this period (1720s) with clear denomination 4 and smaller design, solid piece with minor corrosion, shallow lacuna on obverse. From: Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway

Flanders, Spanish Netherlands, portrait half ducatoon, Philip IV, 1668. KM-67. 15.98 grams. AU/UNC with dark toned surfaces exhibiting very minor corrosion around the edges, thin planchet flaw on bust. From: Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway

Westfriesland, United Netherlands, 6 stuivers (scheepjesschelling), 1724. KM-102.2. 4.59 grams. Choice example from this wreck with strong UNC details and lustrous surfaces with very light corrosion, popular design with East Indiaman ship on obverse. From: Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off Norway

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1733 F, rare. KM-103; Cal-1438. 17.77 grams. Patches of heavy corrosion but with final digit in date visible (thus rare) plus some design elements, dark gray toning all over with minor encrustation. From the "Coffins Patch" site, with Joel Ruth certificate. From: Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1732 F. S-M26; KM-47a; Cal-1427. 22.07 grams. Corroded and a bit smooth yet thick piece with visible date, partial shield and nearly complete cross. With certificate and Blanchard tag 12200. From: Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, Netherlands

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF. KM-103; Cal-1445. 26.18 grams. Around AU/UNC with surface corrosion, a few spots of dark toning. With original certificate AC6422 from the salvors. From: Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England

Guatemala, cob 4 reales, Philip V, date and assayer not visible. 12.07 grams. Solid with minor surface corrosion, struck off-center so date and assayer aren't present, some pillars and shield detail. With original salvors' certificate #B2273. From: Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1738 MF. KM-103; Cal-1449. 26.56 grams. UNC with patches of dark encrustation, almost no corrosion. From: Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England

Lot of three Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V: 1737 (1), 1740 (2). 61.38 grams total. Dark and corroded with some design details visible. With original (generic) certificate from the salvors #B4803. From: Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England

Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, 1738 N. S-L21; KM-32a; Cal-751. 5.01 grams. XF with some surface porosity, struck on a nice round planchet with periphery strike weakness yet strong pillars and cross. From: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa

Lot of three cob 2 reales: Lima 1738(?) N; Potosi 1734(?) E and 1741(?) P. 14.76 grams total. Corroded and dark silvery surfaces with some detail showing. From: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa

Lot of three Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales: 1722 Y, 1729 M and 1735 E. 13.81 grams total. All corroded but with visible dates and assayers. From: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa

Lot of two Lima, Peru, cob 1R of Philip V assayer M: 1711 and 1717. S-L20; KM-31. 5.30 grams total. Saltwater corroded yet solid pieces with nice full pillars and clear dates (two visible dates on the 1717), dark toning in fields. From: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa

Lot of two cob 1/2R: Lima 1707 and Potosi 1740. 2.20 grams total. Both corroded but with visible dates and cross detail. From: Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1750 E. S-P51; KM-39; Cal-403. 10.94 grams. Interesting irregular shape, somewhat corroded and darkly toned surfaces with bold full pillars and clear date, weak cross. With photo-certificate. From: Luz, sunk in 1752 off Montevideo, Uruguay

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1752 q. S-P52; KM-39; Cal-406. 11.02 grams. Silvery XF with almost no corrosion, full date, partial pillars and cross. With original photo-certificate from the salvors. From: Dodington, sunk in 1755 off South Africa

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1782 FF, NGC genuine / El Cazador shipwreck label. KM-106.2; Cal-1122. Very choice coin from this wreck with strong AU+ details and only minor spots of edge corrosion. NGC #3161055-027. From: Cazador, sunk in 1784 off New Orleans, Louisiana

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1783 FF. KM-106.2; Cal-1124. 24.89 grams. High grade (AU or so) coin with minimal surface corrosion near the edges, much nicer than usually encountered from this wreck. From: Cazador, sunk in 1784 off New Orleans, Louisiana

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1783 FF. KM-106.2; Cal-1124. 24.86 grams. Decent XF+ example with light edge corrosion from saltwater immersion, spot of dark encrustation on bust. From: Cazador, sunk in 1784 off New Orleans, Louisiana

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1783 FF. KM-106.2; Cal-1124. 23.46 grams. Around XF with some surface corrosion, gray silver-toned all over. From: Cazador, sunk in 1784 off New Orleans, Louisiana

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1783 FF. KM-106.2; Cal-1124. 23.69 grams. Bold XF/AU design with some edge corrosion. From: Cazador, sunk in 1784 off New Orleans, Louisiana

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1783 FF, NGC genuine / El Cazador. KM-88.2; Cal-673. Well-detailed obverse with corroded reverse, dark gray toning throughout. NGC #3713811-106. With photo-certificate. From: Cazador, sunk in 1784 off New Orleans, Louisiana

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1783 FF, NGC genuine / El Cazador. KM-88.2, Cal-673. Corroded and darkly toned all over but with full details still visible. NGC #3392917-019. From: Cazador, sunk in 1784 off New Orleans, Louisiana

Lot of two Lima, Peru, pillar minors: 2R 1769 JM, crowns alike; 1/2R 1755 JM, no dots over mintmarks. 4.85 grams total. Both high grade (XF or so) despite the surface corrosion with enough detail to identify the rare varieties on both; the 2 reales with some planchet waviness. From: Santa Leocadia, sunk in 1800 off Punta Santa Elena, Ecuador

Large lot of 21 English East India Co. copper X cash coins, 1808. KM-320. 88.17 grams total. Some corrosion but about a third of them are quite choice, almost all bright red and a few with spotty encrustation, one or more coins loose and two completely detached. With certificate. From: Admiral Gardner, sunk in 1809 southeast of England

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII transitional ("armored" bust), 1809 TH. KM-110, Cal-1308. 21.80 grams. XF or so with minor surface corrosion and full details, darkly toned obverse and lighter reverse. With Cobb Coin Co. (Mel Fisher) photo-certificate 21807. From: "1810 wreck," sunk off Ft. Pierce, Florida

Collection of one Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, assayer TH; one small nail head casing with encrustation; and one almost-complete brass drawer handle. Coin is 16.31 grams, nail head is 14.52 grams and 1" x 3/4", drawer handle is 13.33 grams and 2-3/4" long. Interesting assortment of items from this irregularly offered wreck. The coin is smooth and thin from corrosion with faint design elements showing; the nail head and drawer handle are nice and solid. With original photo-certificates from the Cobb Coin Company with coin number 22288, nail head casing number 10803, drawer handle piece number 5824A. From: "1810 wreck," sunk off Ft. Pierce, Florida

Lot of five Calcutta, British India, 10 rupees notes, 25-11-1916, series AC, consecutive serials 72343 to 72347. SCWPM-A10h. Nice run of five consecutive notes with similar edge degradation and staining from oceanwater immersion, each generally 60% intact. With original certificate (generic) from the salvor. From: S.S. Camberwell, sunk in 1917 off the Isle of Wight, south of England

Lot of six Calcutta, British India, 10 rupees notes, 25-11-1916, series AC, various serials. SCWPM-A10h. Variable paper degradation and staining from salvage with two around 40% intact while the other four are closer to 50-65% intact, all laminated in pairs (two with wreck information included). With original certificate (generic) from the salvor. From: S.S. Camberwell, sunk in 1917 off the Isle of Wight, south of England

France (Bayonne mint), ecu, Louis XV, 1765-L. KM-512.12. 25.09 grams. Around XF with surface corrosion yet fully detailed, patchy dark gray tone, rare provenance. With generic certificate. From: Fame, sunk in 1822 off South Africa

Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1814 JP. KM-117.1; Cal-1247. 16.52 grams. Corroded but with most design details still visible including clear date, scarce provenance. With original (small, generic) certificate from the salvors. From: Sabina, sunk in 1842 off South Africa

Mexico (unknown mint), cap-and-rays 8 reales, date and assayer not visible, with display box, ex-Munson. 17.97 grams. Heavily corroded with patch of relatively untouched design and luster on the reverse (most likely overlapped and protected by another coin), faint cap-and-rays design still visible, nice pedigree to SS New York salvor Avery Munson. With display box and photo-certificate from salvor Avery Munson. From: SS New York, sunk in 1846 in the Gulf of Mexico

Natural small gold nuggets, 0.5 gram, encapsulated PCGS / S.S. Central America (1857), in ornate frame with wreck history. Frame is 18" x 22". Small "pinch" of tiny gold nuggets and flakes in a well-made frame with details about the ship, its loss, and salvage. Note: This item is pickup only. PCGS #1084. From: SS Central America, sunk In 1857 off North Carolina

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1804 TH, very rare provenance, ex-Mendel Peterson. Yonaka-M8.104; Cal-980; KM-109. 26.13 grams. Very rare and historical piece recovered from the RMS La Plata, sunk on Nov. 18, 1867 off St. Thomas by a tsunami which developed after an offshore magnitude 7.5 earthquake; the first coin we have offered from this wreck. Solid example with much design visible despite the surface encrustation and light saltwater corrosion. Pedigreed to the collection of the late Mendel Peterson (Curator of Underwater Archeology for the Smithsonian Institution), with small certificate from Gene Brandenburg. From: R.M.S. La Plata, sunk in 1867 off St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer L to left, mintmark M to right (L-M), NGC AU 58. Nesmith-80b; Cal-71; S-M9; KM-9. 3.39 grams. Nice example with some iridescent toning, bright surfaces, and virtually full legends and interiors. NGC #6444732-006. Pedigreed to the Potomac collection.

Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer L to right, mintmark M to left (M-L), NGC AU 55. Nesmith 84a; Cal-72; S-M9; KM-9. 3.34 grams. Slightly off-center strike with most of legends visible, rather dark toning, interiors sharp. NGC #6444732-004. Pedigreed to the Potomac collection.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (ca. 1640). KM-45. 26.65 grams. VF-XF, squat barrel shaped planchet with bold and nearly full shield and cross,

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (ca. 1660). S-M19; KM-45. 26.30 grams. XF with heavy surface scratches, very interesting shape with lacuna on edge above shield, darkly toned with spots of encrustation.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1729 R. S-M24; KM-47a; Cal-1415. 26.91 grams. XF with harsh surface cleaning and a few specks of black encrustation, some weakly struck flat areas yet other parts of the design struck up strongly including full mintmark and assayer.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47a. 26.10 grams. VF with some surface marks, partial shield and cross showing.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47a. 26.53 grams. Oddly shaped VF with light graffiti as from circulation in southeast Asia, upper right quadrant of shield and partial cross visible.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47a. 26.60 grams. VF with light graffiti as from circulation in southeast Asia, interesting shape with most of shield visible and nice cross.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47a. 26.90 grams. VF, unusual shape with partial yet bold shield and cross, a few minor scratches.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to right. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-506. 13.51 grams. Nice AU with some luster, nearly complete shield and choice full cross with minor doubling, a few light surface marks in the flat areas, pleasing gold toning.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer F (pre-1607). S-M12a; KM-37.1; Cal-745. 13.28 grams. VF+ with some flat areas from strike yet choice full cross and most the shield visible, some legend detail including part of GRATIA.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (1660s). S-M19; KM-38. 13.19 grams. XF with corroded surfaces from unspecified salvage yet with a nice bold shield and cross.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible, cross side struck from 2R die (unique). KM-39. 13.36 grams. Low VF with some surface marks, interesting shape with natural edge-crack.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J, obverse struck from 8R die. S-M22; KM-40. 13.26 grams. VF with surface marks and several as-made edge-cracks, light sedimentation in the recessed areas, interesting error with clearly oversized shield.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J, obverse struck from 8R die. S-M22; KM-40. 12.72 grams. Unusually shaped VF piece with partial shield (oversized) and cross, some flat areas showing planchet adjustment lines.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J, obverse struck from 8R die. S-M22; KM-40. 13.23 grams. Around VF with a thick, squarish planchet, partial shield (oversized) and cross.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip IV or Charles II, assayer G. 6.67 grams. VF with light surface corrosion and tan sedimentation.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1616/5 (F), very rare. S-M17; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 1.64 grams. First example of this very rare date with only two to three examples known overall. XF with minor surface porosity, full date and much of the monogram, nice complete cross.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1643/2 (P), very rare. S-M19; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 1.63 grams. Very rare date and the first we have seen. VF with dark, mildly corroded surfaces, partial monogram and nearly full cross.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1707 (J), rare. S-M22; KM-24; Cal-216. 1.55 grams. Fine+ with choice full date (and a rare one at that), bold cross.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1710 J, very rare. S-M22; KM-24; Cal-219. 1.50 grams. Darkly toned VF with bold partial monogram, cross, and two digits of date.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1731/0 (F). S-M26; KM-unl; Cal-239. 1.48 grams. VF with full date featuring a clear overdate, spots of dark encrustation.

Lima, Peru, 1 real, Philip II, assayer R (Rincon) to left, motto PL-VS-VL above denomination, legends HIS / NIARVM. S-L1; KM-6; Cal-209. 2.43 grams. Broad, thin flan with full but crude details due to corrosion and wear (VG overall) and weak areas, toned on fields. Pedigreed to our Auction 15 with lot tag #841.

Lima, Peru, 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer R (Rincon) to left, legends unclear. S-L1; KM-3; Cal-115. 1.36 grams. VG/Fine with porous surfaces, some flat spots but other areas struck up well with full king's name and ordinal visible plus clear assayer.

Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, P-ii to left, oD-* to right, ex-Stallard. S-L4; KM-9; Cal-341. 5.76 grams. VF with surface encrustation, broad and even details with full shield and cross plus much of the legends showing. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Christensen auction 51 of January 1974, with original lot-tag 1151.

Lima, Peru, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-I to left, P-oD to right, ex-Stallard. S-L4; KM-7; Cal-212. 3.33 grams. Cleaned VF+ with full shield and cross, clear assayer, significant doubling on both sides. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to the Almanzar auction of April 1971 (lot 309).

Lima, Peru, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-I to left, P-oD to right, ex-Stallard. S-L4; KM-7; Cal-212. 3.36 grams. Nicely struck XF with complete shield and cross with almost no doubling on either, clear assayer and mintmark, dark gray-toned fields on the obverse and a brighter reverse with some luster. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection.

Lima, Peru, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, P-I to left, *-oD to right, ex-Stallard. S-L4; KM-7; Cal-215. 3.35 grams. Well struck XF on a round planchet with full shield and cross (the latter doubled) plus a fair amount of legend detail, slightly porous and encrusted from burial. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection and to Sedwick Auction 14 (lot 1349).

Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, mintmark P to left, assayer oD to right, * over assayer X below monogram, struck over an overweight 1/4 real, very rare. S-L4; KM-unl (5 for type); Cal-unl. 1.59 grams. Fine with clear partial shield on the reverse from an overweight 1/4 real corrected by striking over with 1/2 real dies, doubled monogram and nice full cross, rainbow-toned edges.

Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, dot-D to left, * to right of monogram. S-L4; KM-unl (5 for type); Cal-120. 1.54 grams. Bold UNC details with full monogram and nearly complete cross (no doubling), much of the legends visible, faint surface porosity.

Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, oD to left, P to right, * above and below monogram. S-L4; KM-unl (5 for type); Cal-118. 1.64 grams. VF, decent strike with centered monogram and cross plus much legend detail, patchy dark toning with minor encrustation.

Lima, Peru, cob 1/4 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, * to left, P to right of castle. S-L4; KM-2; Cal-102. 0.81 grams. XF with off-center yet full castle, doubled lion side.

Lima, Peru, cob 1/4 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, P to left, * to right of castle and lion. S-L4; KM-2; Cal-unl. 0.81 grams. VF, unevenly struck on a thin planchet with weak centers yet bold legend detail where visible, dull gray surfaces with light porosity.

Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, 1707. S-L17; KM-30; Cal-136. 1.69 grams. Somewhat porous yet rather nice VF piece with full bold date, monogram, and cross.

Lot of five Lima, Peru, cob 1/2R: 1691, 1697, 1706, 1708 and 1737. 7.04 grams total. All clearly dated, a few possibly salvaged.

Lot of two Potosi, Bolivia, cobs of Philip III: 8 reales, assayer Q/C; 1/2 real, assayer C?. 27.77 grams total. The 8 reales appears to be Q/Q/C and the 1/2 real has a possible assayer C below the monogram. Both salvaged with spotty encrustation yet with strong details (particularly on the 8 reales). The 8R is pedigreed to the Cayon auction of September 2011 (lot 3910).

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1617 M. S-P19; KM-10; Cal-921. 24.66 grams. Salvaged piece with weak yet nearly complete shield and cross, spotty yellow toning on obverse.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (mid-1620s), quadrants of cross transposed, NGC XF 45. KM-19. 26.63 grams. Bold partial and doubled shield and cross, the latter with "greyhound" lions, some planchet flaws around the edges. NGC #6444960-004.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (mid-1620s), quadrants of cross transposed. KM-19. 26.27 grams. XF, unevenly struck shield and cross ("greyhound" lions), planchet a bit crude around the edges.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (ca. 1628), quadrants of cross transposed, NGC AU 55. S-P24; KM-19a. 27.22 grams. Bold partial shield and cross (the latter slightly doubled) with new "hunched over" lions. NGC #6444960-006.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1629) T, denomination 8, heavy-dot borders, very overweight, NGC XF 40. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1454. 31.98 grams. Strongly struck on a broad, uneven planchet that weighs 5 grams over the typical 8 reales weight, with doubled yet full shield and cross. NGC #6444960-009.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1629) T, denomination 8, heavy-dot borders. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1454. 26.89 grams. AU with bold full shield and cross, plus clear assayer.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1629) T, denomination 8, heavy-dot borders. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1454. 26.96 grams. About XF with a few flat areas amongst otherwise bold details, dark toning in fields.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1629) T, denomination 8, fine-dot borders. S-P26; KM-19a; Cal-1454. 26.73 grams. XF with doubled yet bold nearly complete shield and cross.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (1622). S-P22; KM-17. 13.40 grams. VF with dark toned surfaces and minor marks, full cross, small cross between mintmark and assayer (P+P).

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (mid-1620s). S-P23; KM-17. 12.91 grams. VF- with bold P-dot-P, partial shield and cross with some doubling.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (late 1620s), NGC AU 50. KM-17a. 13.35 grams. Struck using a broad and uneven planchet with some flatness yet other parts of the design quite bold, retained luster in the fields. NGC #6444960-012.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer TR. S-P27; KM-17a. 14.22 grams. Cleaned VF with strong partial shield and cross, slightly overweight planchet.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer M/R to left, very rare. S-P2; KM-3.2; Cal-unl. 6.73 grams. Crude low VF with encrusted surfaces yet clear overassayer M/R, weak cross but strong full shield. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer L (1st period). S-P3; KM-3.2. 6.73 grams. Well struck VF with a plugged hole below the cross, choice full cross.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period). S-P4; KM-3.2; Cal-370. 6.29 grams. Broad and evenly struck Fine with a plugged hole below the shield, full shield and cross, faint purple and red toning. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th period), borders of x's, ex-Ugaz. S-P14; KM-3.4; Cal-370. 6.77 grams. VF with nice full shield, assayer, and cross, dark toning in the fields. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer straight-leg R. S-P15; KM-8; Cal-626. 6.85 grams. VF+, previously cleaned and now richly toning around the edges, full shield and cross.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer C, rare, ex-Ugaz. S-P16; KM-8; Cal-unl. 6.98 grams. Dark toned VF with very bold assayer (rare thus), nearly complete shield and full cross. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer M, ex-Ugaz. S-P18; KM-8; Cal-628. 6.52 grams. Fine dark-toned fields contrasting with lighter high points, doubled yet bold shield and cross plus clear assayer. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer M. S-P18; KM-8; Cal-628. 6.67 grams. F/VF with plugged hole at top of cross, partial but sharply struck shield and cross.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1619 T, rare, ex-Ugaz. S-P21; KM-8; Cal-632. 6.74 grams. VF with spot of polishing on the obverse, last digit of date offset due to double-strike, nice full cross. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1622 T, quadrants of cross transposed, rare, ex-Ugaz. S-P21a; KM-unl; Cal-894. 7.22 grams. VF with choice complete shield and cross, last digit of date weak and not 100% certain yet this type only struck through 1622. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip IV, assayer P, quadrants of cross and upper half of shield transposed (mid-1620s), rare, ex-Ugaz. S-P23; KM-14a. 6.79 grams. Low VF with bold nearly full shield and doubled though complete cross, dark toned fields. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip IV, assayer TR/?, upper half of shield transposed (early 1640s), rare, ex-Mastalir. S-P27; KM-14a. 6.79 grams. About VF with some flatness, interesting assayer TR over another unidentified assayer (looks like PAL/M, which would be 1618/7, but later in style, particularly with small denomination z), toned fields, old scratches on reverse. Pedigreed to the Robert Mastalir collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1650 O, assayer O punched over denomination z to right, ex-Mastalir (Plate Coin). S-P35; KM-14b; Cal-912. 6.86 grams. VF with bold full shield and cross, clear ANO visible, darkly toned fields. Pedigreed to the Robert Mastalir collection, plated on page 250 of his 2021 book The Great Transition at the Potosi Mint 1649-1652 / The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 / Part A: The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1650 O (undotted), rare, ex-Ugaz. S-P35; KM-14b; Cal-912. 6.74 grams. VF with choice full shield and cross, king's ordinal visible, dark circulation contrast toning in fields, strongly doubled date. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, (1650) O, assayer as dotted C to right, rare, ex-Mastalir (Plate Coin). S-P35; KM-14b; Cal-912. 7.22 grams. About VF with partial shield yet nice full cross, holed over mintmark, full king's ordinal visible. Pedigreed to the Robert Mastalir collection, plated on page 249 of his 2021 book The Great Transition at the Potosi Mint 1649-1652 / The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 / Part A: The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, (1650-1) O, ex-Mastalir (Plate Coin). S-P35; KM-14b. 7.27 grams. XF with choice, sharply details shield and full cross, struck on a broad planchet with peripheral flatness. Pedigreed to the Robert Mastalir collection, plated on page 250 of his 2021 book The Great Transition at the Potosi Mint 1649-1652 / The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 / Part A: The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, (1650-1) O, ex-Ugaz. S-P35; KM-14b. 6.62 grams. VF+ with choice, strongly struck details on a broad planchet, nice full cross. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer R (Rincon) to right, Lima lion at lower left, ex-Ugaz. S-P1; KM-2.1; Cal-238. 3.12 grams. Nice, evenly struck Fine with full shield and cross, Stallard reverse die F (obverse O2). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer R (Rincon) to right, ex-Ugaz. S-P1; KM-2.1; Cal-238. 3.18 grams. AVF, broad planchet but flat and doubled cross, most of legends visible, punchmark on obverse. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer M to left, rare. S-P2; KM-2.2; Cal-239. 3.39 grams. Holed VF with some surface corrosion, full shield and cross with minimal, clear bold assayer (rare). Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer B (1st period). S-P4; KM-2.2; Cal-242. 3.39 grams. Choice VF+ with somewhat doubled yet complete and sharp shield and cross, muted golden toning in the fields.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer B (1st period). S-P4; KM-2.2; Cal-242. 3.27 grams. About XF with choice shield and cross, holed at top of cross. Pedigreed to the Barry Stallard collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer B (5th period), ex-Ugaz. S-P4; KM-2.2; Cal-242. 3.04 grams. Solid VF with dark contrasting toning in fields, some hairlines on lighter high points, full shield and cross (slightly doubled). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1617 M, ex-Ugaz. S-P19; KM-7; Cal-507. 3.26 grams. Bold VF with clear assayer M and 17 of date, nearly complete shield and full cross with minor doubling. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip IV, assayer V/TR (1646), rare, ex-Ugaz. S-P32; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 3.26 grams. Crude about Fine with bold assayer, full cross, dark toning in fields. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1650/49 O, extremely rare, ex-Mastalir (Plate Coin). S-P35; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 3.51 grams. Fine with full shield and cross, holed at edge. Pedigreed to the Robert Mastalir collection, plated on page 246 of his 2021 book The Great Transition at the Potosi Mint 1649-1652 / The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 / Part A: The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1650 O, rare, ex-Mastalir (Plate Coin). S-P35; KM-12b; Cal-744. 4.34 grams. Holed F/VF with bold assayer initial, somewhat weak yet full shield and cross, slightly overweight. Pedigreed to the Robert Mastalir collection, plated on page 247 of his 2021 book The Great Transition at the Potosi Mint 1649-1652 / The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 / Part A: The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1650 O, assayer as dotted C to left, rare, ex-Mastalir (Plate Coin). S-P35; KM-12b; Cal-744. 2.19 grams. VF with some surface corrosion yet clear and rare assayer as dotted C, off-center but nearly full shield and cross. Pedigreed to the Robert Mastalir collection, plated on page 248 of his 2021 book The Great Transition at the Potosi Mint 1649-1652 / The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 / Part A: The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, (1650-1) O, denomination-assayer I-O (no dot) punched over old denomination I to right, ex-Mastalir (Plate). S-P35; KM-12b. 3.81 grams. VF+ with choice, well-detailed shield and cross plus clear and rare over-denomination, darkly toned recessed areas. Pedigreed to the Robert Mastalir collection, plated on page 252 of his 2021 book The Great Transition at the Potosi Mint 1649-1652 / The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 / Part A: The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1651 E, rare, ex-Ugaz. S-P36; KM-12b; Cal-746. 3.80 grams. VF with choice details including bold shield and full cross, last third of obverse legend visible, dark toning in fields around the cross. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1651 E, rare, ex-Mastalir (Plate Coin). S-P36; KM-12b; Cal-746. 3.50 grams. Holed VF with choice full and bold date, nice complete cross, patchy dark surfaces. Pedigreed to the Robert Mastalir collection, plated on page 255 of his 2021 book The Great Transition at the Potosi Mint 1649-1652 / The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 / Part A: The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1652 E, very rare, ex-Mastalir (Plate Coin). S-P36; KM-12b; Cal-747. 3.09 grams. XF with date nearly off the planchet yet clear, light surface porosity. Pedigreed to the Robert Mastalir collection, plated on page 256 of his 2021 book The Great Transition at the Potosi Mint 1649-1652 / The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 / Part A: The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage.

Lot of four Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1R, (1650-2), assayers O and E, ex-Mastalir (Plate Coins). KM-12b. 12.01 grams total. All more or less rare, one with partial 1651 date visible, grades around VF to XF (one with some porosity). Pedigreed to the Robert Mastalir collection, plated on pages 253, 254 and 258 of his 2021 book The Great Transition at the Potosi Mint 1649-1652 / The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage and the Countermarks of 1652 / Part A: The 1649-1652 Crowned Shield Coinage.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer R (Rincon) to left, mintmark P to right. S-P1; KM-1.1; Cal-136. 1.60 grams. XF with porous surfaces from recovery, choice full monogram and cross with clear assayer to left.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer M below, mintmark P to left of monogram, rare, ex-Ugaz. S-P2; KM-1.2; Cal-138. 1.79 grams. Nice, fairly even strike on a broad planchet, XF details overall though with a plugged hole to left of cross, complete monogram and cross with nearly all of the legends on both sides also visible (uncommon to see). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer A to left of monogram, rare, ex-Ugaz. S-P11; KM-1.3; Cal-146. 1.66 grams. Choice example of this rare type with strongly struck details on a broad planchet, full monogram and cross plus clear assayer, dull gray surfaces with minor porosity. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/4 real, Philip III, no assayer, shield around castle, small lion without shield, rare, ex-Ugaz. KM-unl; Cal-unl. 0.69 gram. VF with crudely struck details, dark silvery toning. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, (1652) transitional, monogram over cross with dots, rare, ex-Ugaz. S-P37; KM-unl; Cal-579. 1.99 grams. Choice AU with full and sharp monogram and cross, much retained luster with a little dark toning around the details, rare type (Mastalir Type Id). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, (1652) transitional, motto as P-LV-SV / L-TR-A (McLean Type IIb), rare, ex-Ugaz. S-P37; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 1.31 grams. VF with slightly porous surfaces, nicely struck with nearly complete pillars and cross plus even a full PERV (PERU) visible. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, (1652) transitional, motto as P-LV-SV / LT-R-A (McLean Type IId), rare, ex-Ugaz. S-P37; KM-13; Cal-578. 0.83 gram. Bold VF example of this rare type with full pillars and clear motto between, nearly complete (off-center) cross, struck on a crude planchet that's underweight for a 1/2 real. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1672 E. S-P37b; KM-26; Cal-703. 27.35 grams. Crudely struck VF+ but with two full dates plus a partial date in the legend, some surface stains.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1686 VR. S-P40; KM-26; Cal-727. 26.62 grams. VF with two dates, bold nearly complete pillars and full cross, dark olive drab toning throughout.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1753 C. S-P53; KM-39; Cal-408. 13.56 grams. XF with bold, nearly complete pillars and cross on a chunky planchet, darkly toned all over.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1753 q. S-P52; KM-39; Cal-407. 13.77 grams. Dark toned XF, evenly struck on a thick planchet with sharp edges, two visible dates.

Lot of two Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales: 1752 q and 1753 q. S-P52; KM-39. 23.70 grams total. Both around XF with darkly toned surfaces and bold details, the 1753 with two dates visible.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1652 E post-transitional, 1-PH-6 at top, ex-Ugaz. S-P37a; KM-16; Cal-unl. 6.02 grams. VF, evenly struck on a broad flat planchet with light surface porosity, clear full pillars and cross. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1654 E, PH at top, ex-Ugaz. S-P37a; KM-16; Cal-921. 6.72 grams. Well-struck XF with two full dates and one partial, choice complete cross and tressures, spots of dark encrustation (mostly on the pillars side). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1662 E. S-P37a; KM-16; Cal-930. 6.87 grams. F/VF with three visible dates, dark encrustation in fields with a few old scratches.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1680 V. S-P39; KM-24; Cal-406. 5.81 grams. Boldly struck VF with plum colored surfaces, full pillars and nearly complete cross, inexplicably a little underweight.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1685 VR. S-P40; KM-24; Cal-418. 6.72 grams. Choice AU with bold pillars and cross plus two full dates, struck slightly off-center.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1697 CH, rare, ex-Ugaz. S-P41; KM-24; Cal-431. 6.30 grams. About VF with crude surfaces yet full pillars and cross, all three assayer's initials visible. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1726 Y, Louis I, pseudo-Royal. S-P43b; KM-34; Cal-26. 5.00 grams. Fine with flat yet clear full pillars (doubled) and cross, two dates visible, trimmed edges so a bit underweight, spotty dark toning.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1726 Y, (Louis I), ex-Ugaz. S-P43b; KM-34; Cal-26. 5.88 grams. About VF with no part of king's name or ordinal visible but this date is only for Louis I, full cross and two visible dates, some old surface marks. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1732 YA, ex-Ugaz. S-P45; KM-29a; Cal-908. 6.84 grams. XF with choice, even strike showing off full pillars and cross plus all three dates, dark gray-toned surfaces with old scratch to left of cross. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1733 YA, rare, ex-Ugaz. S-P45; KM-29a; Cal-909. 6.83 grams. Choice XF+ with strong, evenly struck complete pillars and cross plus two full dates, dark gray silver color throughout, rough edges on the planchet. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1733 YA, rare. S-P45; KM-29a; Cal-909. 4.41 grams. Close to VF with corroded dark surfaces yet bold date and assayer.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1735 E. S-P46; KM-29a; Cal-912. 6.78 grams. VF with weak yet full shield and bold pillars, tooling around denomination, silver surfaces.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1748 q. S-P50a; KM-38; Cal-314. 6.72 grams. VF+ with strong pillars with some doubling, bold nearly complete cross, two full dates.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1761 V-Y. S-P57; KM-43; Cal-687. 6.67 grams. Boldly struck XF with pleasing even golden toning all over, bold full date between pillars.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1762 V-(Y). S-P57; KM-43; Cal-688. 6.71 grams. VF+, well-centered strike on a thick, round planchet with full pillars, cross, and two dates.

Lot of five Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales: 1661 E, 1674 E, 1710 Y, 1721 Y, and 1754 C+q. 32.34 grams total. All solid examples with clear dates, most around VF or slightly better, old scrape noted on the 1674 E. The 1710 and 1721 are pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1675+65E, rare error. S-P37b; KM-unl (23 for Type); Cal-261. 1.89 grams. One of the clearest examples we have seen of this rare error with two full dates on the pillars side (1675 in legend and 75 between pillars) and one full date (65) below the cross, VG+ with weak cross yet bold pillars, very dark toning in fields for great contrast.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1697 CH, rare, ex-Ugaz. S-P41; KM-23; Cal-291. 2.66 grams. About VF, struck on a broad and unusually shaped planchet with bold partial pillars and cross. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1732 YA, rare, ex-Ugaz. S-P45; KM-28a; Cal-589. 2.73 grams. VF, boldly struck on a crude planchet with nice full date. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1773/2 (V-Y), rare final date of cobs, ex-Ugaz. S-P59; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 3.08 grams. Struck on a crude planchet but with a very bold date showing a prominent 3/2 overdate, XF overall with dark toned cross side. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Lot of five Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1R, all ex-Ugaz: 1655 E, 1657 E, 1662 E, 1670 E and 1695 VR. 13.27 grams total. All generally VF to XF with at least one clear date (several with a second date visible as well). Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, 1655, PH at top (no dot), rare, ex-Ugaz. S-P37a; KM-13; Cal-587. 1.15 grams. Rare type that's difficult to find with this much detail with strong date and monogram plus PH above, somewhat off-center cross. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, 1696, ex-Ugaz. S-P40; KM-22; Cal-185. 1.02 grams. VF and very choice with a bold date and monogram, broad planchet. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Anguilla, 1 "Liberty" dollar, July 11, 1967, countermark on a Lima, Peru, 1 sol, 1926, PCGS VF30. KM-X3. The story behind this incuse countermarking is that the editor of the San Francisco Chronicle at the time, a coin collector named Scott Newhall, wanted to raise funds to support Anguilla (which at the time was under the control of neighboring St. Kitts) in a bid to return to the British Commonwealth by selling some 11,600 coins so countermarked, but in the end no more than 3000 coins were released and the maker was stuck with the rest. Circulated host coin with bold and dark incuse overstrike lettering. PCGS #40566885.

Anguilla, 1 "Liberty" dollar, July 11, 1967, countermark on a Mexico City, Mexico, 10 pesos, 1955, Hidalgo, PCGS AU53. KM-X6. Strong and dark overstrike on a semi-lustrous and detailed host coin (see lot 1608 for the story behind the overstrike). PCGS #40566880.

Anguilla, 1 "Liberty" dollar, July 11, 1967, countermark on a Yemen 1 riyal, AH1382 (1963), PCGS MS62. KM-X4.1. Choice dark and bold overstrike on a lustrous and popular host coin, second finest known (behind a MS64) in the PCGS census (see lot 1608 for the story behind the overstrike). PCGS #40566879.

Cordoba, Argentina, 2 reales, 1844, CONFEDERADA, sun with twelve beams, NGC XF 45, ex-O'Brien. Janson-48.2; KM-23. Evenly circulated with golden toning all over and darker shades of blue around the details, mistakenly labeled by NGC as the rare CONFEDRADA misspelling. NGC #6289302-014. Pedigreed to the J. O'Brien Collection (stated on label).

Cordoba, Argentina, 2 reales, 1844, CONFEDERADA, 4's leaning left, NGC VF 25, ex-O'Brien. Janson-49.4.24; KM-23. Crudely struck sunface side with some surface marks there, castle side quite bold with even some luster, golden toned all over with spots of deeper hues. NGC #6289302-016. Pedigreed to the J. O'Brien Collection (stated on label).

Cordoba, Argentina, 2 reales, 1845, NGC VF details / reverse spot removed, ex-O'Brien. Janson-51.1; KM-23. Very bold design with cobalt toned fields, marks on reverse around PROVINCIA. NGC #6289302-017. Pedigreed to the J. O'Brien Collection (stated on label).

Cordoba, Argentina, 2 reales, 1846, NGC AU details / obverse scratched, ex-O'Brien. Janson-53.1; KM-25. Lustrous surfaces with high AU details and steely gray toning, old scratches in field to left of sunface. NGC #6289302-018. Pedigreed to the J. O'Brien Collection (stated on label).

Cordoba, Argentina, 1 real, 1840 PNP, encircled arms, 4 leaning left, NGC VF 30, ex-O'Brien. Janson-19.1.14; KM-9. Boldly struck details with large planchet flaw below sunface, slightly rotated reverse. NGC #6289302-004. Pedigreed to the J. O'Brien Collection (stated on label).

Cordoba, Argentina, 1 real, 1840 PNP, encircled arms, 4 leaning left, NGC VF details / cleaned, ex-O'Brien. Janson-19.2.29; KM-9. Bold sunface with some retained luster, some surface hairlines in the fields covered with rich rainbow toning (particularly on the obverse), open left side of 4 of date. NGC #6289302-005. Pedigreed to the J. O'Brien Collection.

Cordoba, Argentina, 1 real, 1841 PNP, encircled arms, NGC VF 30, ex-O'Brien. Janson-30.1; KM-9. Well struck on both sides with even circulation wear, surfaces richly toned with blue and red hues, rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise. NGC #6289302-006. Pedigreed to the J. O'Brien Collection (stated on label).

Cordoba, Argentina, 1 real, 1843 JPP, CONFEDERDA error, NGC VF 35, ex-O'Brien. Janson-42.2; KM-7. Bold and richly toned piece with some retained luster in the fields, struck with crudely made reverse die hence the inverted final digit in date. NGC #6289302-010. Pedigreed to the J. O'Brien Collection (stated on label).

Cordoba, Argentina, 1 real, 1843 JPP, CONFEDERADA, NGC VF 35, ex-O'Brien. Janson-42; KM-7. Unevenly struck with peripheral weakness yet bold centers, blue toned fields with rich gold hues over retained luster. NGC #6289302-009. Pedigreed to the J. O'Brien Collection (stated on label).

Cordoba, Argentina, 1 real, 1843 JPP, CONFEDERADA, NGC XF details / cleaned, ex-O'Brien. Janson-42; KM-7. Cleaning not readily apparent underneath the vibrant golden toning over lustrous surfaces, weakly struck rims yet bold design in the centers. NGC #6289302-012. Pedigreed to the J. O'Brien Collection (stated on label).

Cordoba, Argentina, 1 real, 1843 JPP, LIBRE YNDEPENDIENTE, NGC VF 30, ex-O'Brien. Janson-44.6.1; KM-7. Struck with crude dies with reverse rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise, some doubling in legends, dull gray silver coloration. NGC #6289302-013. Pedigreed to the J. O'Brien Collection (stated on label).

Cordoba, Argentina, 1/2 real, 1840 PNP, encircled arms, LIVEITAD error, 4 leaning left, NGC VF 25, ex-O'Brien. Janson-21.2.1; KM-3. Weakly struck rims yet bold sunface, dull silvery color with toned fields, mistakenly labeled by NGC as a 1 real, better variety with I (or lower-case r) for R in LIVERTAD. NGC #6289302-002. Pedigreed to the J. O'Brien Collection (stated on label).

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1790 PR. Janson-76.2.1; KM-64; Cal-990; Yonaka-M8.90.IV. 26.68 grams. VF with lightly tooled surfaces.

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 4 reales, Charles III, 1775 JR, NGC AU details / reverse cleaned. Janson-64.3.2; KM-54; Cal-932; Yonaka-M4.75. High AU details with lustrous surfaces, surface hairlines in the fields, light golden toning all over. NGC #6447284-001.

Potosi, Bolivia, gold 1/2 scudo, 1844 R, NGC AU 58. KM-104. Sharply struck with bold details on both sides, rich golden toned surfaces with ample luster. NGC #6442565-016. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Potosi, Bolivia, gold 1/2 scudo medallic coinage, 1854, Belzu. Burnett-65.2; Fonrobert-9591. 1.70 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. with Potosi monogram and date 1854 at bottom; diagonally reeded edge. AU+ with interesting S-shaped struck-through fiber across Belzu's bust, faint surface hairlines in the reverse field, red-gold toning around the legends.

Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1829 JM, NGC AU 58. KM-97. Lustrous example with minor surface friction from circulation, weakly struck bust yet nicely detailed reverse, faint red toning around the rims. NGC #6442565-011. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1861 FJ, with small wheel-like countermark (unidentified) above bust, NGC AU details / chopmarked, whizzed. KM-138.6. Whizzed obverse surfaces with small wheel-like countermark above Bolivar's bust, richly toned reverse. NGC #6442565-027. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

La Paz, Bolivia, 4 soles, 1853 J, NGC AU details / cleaned. KM-125. Some hairlines in the fields covered with rich mottled toning. NGC #6442565-004. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

La Paz, Bolivia, 4 soles, 1854 F, NGC AU details / cleaned. KM-125. Hairlines in the fields, faint gold toning all over. NGC #6442565-005. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

La Paz, Bolivia, 4 soles, 1855 F, Potosi-style head, NGC AU details / cleaned. KM-130. Lightly cleaned surfaces with a few spots of residue. NGC #6442565-006. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

La Paz, Bolivia, 4 soles, 1855 F, La Paz-style head, NGC AU details / cleaned. KM-130. Very lustrous and faintly toned surfaces with some hairlines, well struck and detailed bust of Bolivar. NGC #6442565-007. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Potosi, Bolivia, 4 soles, 1859 FJ, inverted V for A in BOLIVAR, NGC AU 58. KM-123.3. Lustrous surfaces with golden toning all over the reverse and some on the obverse above the bust. NGC #6442565-002. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Brazil (Rio Mint), 960 reis, Joao VI, 1820-R, struck over a Santiago, Chile, volcano peso of 1817. Russo-478; KM-326.1. Scarce and desirable host coin with clear date visible to left of the crown, volcano and rising smoke faintly visible on the reverse. AU with surface hairlines in the fields, colorful rainbow toning around the rims.

Anhwei, China, 7.2 candareens (10 cents), Kuang-Hsu Year 24 (1898), with rosettes, NGC AU details / cleaned. L K-62; KM-Y42.4; WS-1086. Lustrous with rich gold toning around the rims, surface hairlines in the fields. NGC #6288569-024.

China, 10 cents, Year 15 (1926), Dragon and Phoenix, NGC AU details / cleaned. L K-682; KM-Y334; WS-0116. Popular one-year type coin with an unadopted national emblem design, the dragon and phoenix. Very lightly cleaned surfaces now toning over with faint red and blue hues across fields with subdued luster. NGC #6288569-025.

Popayan, Colombia, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1818 F.M, NGC AU details / removed from jewelry. Restrepo-123.27; Cal-1536; KM-64.2. Struck a bit off-center with spots of rich red-gold toning around the rims, scarce date according to Restrepo. NGC #6288552-013. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, silver 2R-sized proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1808, pomegranate at top, NGC AU 50. Restrepo-4 (p. 129); Herrera-39; Medina-329; Fonrobert-8047. Obverse with crowned shield containing quartered lions and castles within legend REI DE ESPA NA E INDIAS; reverse with pomegranates above and below AUGUSTA / PROCLAMCION / DEL N.R.D.G. POR / FERNANDO.VII / SEP.11.DE / 1808, the N.R.D.G standing for Nuevo Reino de Granada. Nicely struck with substantial luster throughout, light steely gray toning. NGC #6442565-030. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1816 F.J, NGC Fine 12. Restrepo-113.3; Cal-931; KM-70.1. Struck on a crude planchet with lamination flaws on the upper part of the bust, mostly gray silver toned with spots of gold hues around the pillars. NGC #6442565-034. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1817 F.J, NGC VF 25. Restrepo-113.5; Cal-933; KM-70.1. Flatly struck with partial rims while amount of design detail and luster still visible suggest it's better for the assigned numerical grade, blended silvery gray and gold toned surfaces, one of just two straight-graded examples (the other in AU 55) in the NGC census, scarce date according to Restrepo. NGC #6442565-035. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1773 V.J, NGC Fine 15. Restrepo-38.3; Cal-501; KM-46.1. Weakly struck bust but with bold rims and legends on both sides, minor surface marks. NGC #6442565-032. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1802 J.J, NGC XF 40, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-78.38; Cal-499; KM-58. Circulation wear present in the centers due to slight planchet bulge while the legends remain bold and lustrous, final digit in date shows either an overdate (1802/9?) or possible repunching of the 2, spots of rich colorful toning around the edges. NGC #6442565-033. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Cartagena, Colombia, copper provisional 2 reales, 1813. Restrepo-136.2; KM-D1. 2.97 grams. Struck on a broad thin planchet with some flatness yet other parts of the design present if slightly doubled, crude final digit of date. Pedigreed to the Aureo and Calico auction of April 2013 (lot 2188).

Popayan, Colombia, necessity issue copper 8 reales, 1813, NGC AU details / cleaned. Restrepo-121.1; KM-B3. One-year emergency issue in royalist style but struck by patriots. Strong design elements and even lustrous despite the crude planchet, cleaning not readily apparent through the mottled copper brown-toned surfaces. NGC #6442565-040. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Santa Marta, Colombia, copper provisional 1/4 real, Ferdinand VII, (1813). Restrepo-103.1; KM-C2. 3.41 grams. Chocolate-brown VF with test-cut in edge, the SM side struck off-center, weak areas below F.VII (so date not visible).

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1820, no mintmark, denomination 1-4, NGC VF 30. Restrepo-145.1; KM-79.1. Evenly circulated and problem-free example of this scarce early Republic type. NGC #6442565-038. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1821, no mintmark, denomination 1-4, NGC F 12. Restrepo-145.2; KM-79.1. A scarce date with the design (Phrygian cap splitting denomination 1-4) unchanged from the 1814-16 Cundinamarca issues under the United Provinces of New Granada. Closer to VF in our opinion with bold design and decent surfaces showing light gold toning. NGC #4831066-004.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1821, no mintmark, denomination 1-4. Restrepo-145.2; KM-79.1. 0.54 gram. About XF with corroded surfaces yet still fully detailed. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1821, mintmark BA to left (no dot), denomination 1/4 to right. Restrepo-145.3; KM-79.2. 0.72 gram. About VF with a weak pomegranate side yet bold obverse.

Bogota, Colombia, gold 1 peso, 1825 J.F, NGC AU 55. Restrepo-160.1; KM-84. Lustrous with beautiful red and purple toning on the high points. NGC #6288552-017. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, gold 1 peso, 1825 J.F, NGC XF 45. Restrepo-160.1; KM-84. Richly rainbow toned, mostly on the obverse with a little bit along the lower reverse edge. NGC #6288552-015. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, gold 1 peso, 1827 R.R, NGC AU 58. Sed-1; Restrepo-160.7i; KM-84. Red and purple toned hues on the high points of both sides, subdued luster in the fields. NGC #6288552-018. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Popayan, Colombia, 1/2 real, 1835 R.U, medal alignment, NGC XF details / cleaned. Restrepo-151.2i: KM-88.2. Bold details with minor surface cleaning, planchet flaw on reverse near assayer's initials. NGC #6442565-043. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1826, B.T.R., rare, NGC VF details / cleaned. Restrepo-148.1; KM-85.1. Struck quite boldly with lightly cleaned centers and russet toning around the rims, 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. NGC #6442565-041. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1826 RU, NGC AU 53. Restrepo-147.1; KM-85.3. First year of issue and the most common date of a generally rare type. Better looking than the numerical grade suggests due to the crude and slightly off-center striking with significant surface luster beneath light gold toning. NGC #6058651-006.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1836 R.S., NGC VF 20. Restrepo-146.8; KM-85.2. Well-centered strike with even circulation wear, some minor planchet lamination lines. NGC #4831066-014.

Bogota, Colombia, 8 reales, 1839 R.S. Restrepo-194.1: KM-98. 22.69 grams. Lightly toned VF with some surface marks on the reverse.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1837, dot after BOGOTA, NGC VF 35. Restrepo-172.1a; KM-90.1. Scarce first year of type; well struck with nice details and fields, some planchet lamination lines on the reverse, subdued rainbow toned surfaces. NGC #4831066-015.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1838, NGC AU 58. Restrepo-172.3; KM-90.1. Well centered and boldly struck details with choice lustrous surfaces, spots of deep blue toning. NGC #4831067-003.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1845, six-point stars, NGC AU 53. Restrepo-172.17; KM-90.1. Lustrous silvery surfaces with minimal wear across bold details, minor lamination flaw on the obverse and strong die-clash evidence, scarce according to Restrepo. NGC #6442573-010. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1846, NGC AU 53. Restrepo-172.19; KM-90.1. Bold design elements with slightly shifted obverse strike, bright surfaces with faint gold toning. NGC #6058651-012.

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1846, NGC XF details / cleaned. Restrepo-173.15; KM-90.2. Scarce date; lightly cleaned surfaces with some dark spots of sedimentation, lamination flaws on the reverse with thin edge-crack as made. NGC #6058651-011.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1851, NGC AU 50. Restrepo-174.2; KM-108.1. Lustrous, golden toned surfaces with strong design details, second finest in NGC behind a single MS 63 (the Lissner example, which sold for $3500, featured as lot 835 in this auction). NGC #4831069-001.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1852, caduceus type, very rare, NGC XF 45. Restrepo-176.1; KM-113. Restrepo says three to four known (but at least three have been seen on the market over the past decade), very rare type with caducei flanking the denomination, a design that continued into the Granadine Confederation issues. Bold details with ample retained luster covered with golden toning in the fields, rims a bit weak (more due to striking than actual wear). NGC #4831069-003.

Bogota, Colombia, 1 peso, 1856/5, NGC AU details / cleaned. Restrepo-198.3; KM-118. Bright silver surfaces, some hairlines, desirable type as the first silver "peso" of Colombia. NGC #6442573-018. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 decimo, 1861, NGC VF 35. Restrepo-240.1; KM-132.1 (under Granadine Confederation). Rare one-year type with nine stars instead of three indicating this is New Granada and not Granadine Confederation as mis-attributed in KM; second finest in NGC census (finest is in floor session as lot 844). Bold centers with weak rims on the obverse, nice for the grade with plenty of luster in the fields. NGC #4831070-004.

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 decimo, 1862, NGC Fine details / cleaned. Restrepo-246.1; KM-unl (143.1 for type). Scarce first year of new issue under United States of Colombia. Well circulated with worn rims and stars yet rest of details visible, a few minor hairlines. NGC #4831070-007.

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 decimo, 1863, rosettes on reverse, NGC VF 25. Restrepo-248.3; KM-143.2. Decent strike for the type with weakly struck obverse rims yet rest of the details quite bold, dark gunmetal toning all over. NGC #4831070-010.

Colombia, copper 2-1/2 centavos, 1885, struck 30% off-center error, NGC Mint Error VF details / cleaned. Restrepo-252.1; KM-181. Sharply struck though well out of alignment, bright copper red surfaces with prior cleaning. NGC #6288552-020. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1888, "mulatta" head. Restrepo-403.1; KM-166. 13.12 grams. Scarce type with different style bust; VF+ with surface dark and very lightly corroded.

Bogota, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1898, small 8 in fineness, NGC UNC details / cleaned. Restrepo-407.2; KM-176.1a. Sharp UNC details with very lustrous surfaces, some wispy hairlines in the fields around the bust, a few spots of olive toning. NGC #6442573-019. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Bogota, Colombia, 20 centavos, 1945-B, struck on 10-centavos planchet error, NGC Mint Error MS 64. Restrepo-389.2; KM-208.1. 2.54 grams. Full central details yet partial obverse legend and no rims present due to the smaller-size planchet used in error. NGC #6288552-021. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia (struck in London), copper-nickel 1 peso, 1967, struck 5% off-center error, NGC Mint Error MS 63. Restrepo-427.1; KM-229. Ample cartwheel luster present on light gold toned surfaces, a few dark tan patches, the error made more egregious by the ten-sided design. NGC #6288552-022. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, nickel-plated steel pattern for 1 peso, 1969, plain edge, NGC MS 63. Restrepo-P326. More accurately graded as a Specimen than the Mint State stated on the label. Lustrous, mirror like surfaces with just a little haze around the design. NGC #6442573-030. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, nickel-plated steel proof pattern for 1 peso, 1969, NGC UNC details / cleaned. Restrepo-P328. More accurately graded as a Specimen than the UNC stated on the label. Deep, mirror surfaces throughout including over the design elements, some hairlines in the fields. NGC #6288552-002. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, nickel-plated steel pattern for 1 peso, 1969. Restrepo-P328 (var). 8.42 grams. Steely gray AU with some hairlines and areas with surface porosity. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection.

Colombia, nickel-clad steel 50 centavos, 1978, multistruck with brockage on reverse error, NGC Mint Error MS 66. Restrepo-424.9; KM-244.1. Obvious error coin with a relatively correct (and quite brilliant) obverse while the reverse is flat with distorted and faint incuse details from the obverse of another coin that this coin was repeatedly struck over. NGC #6288552-028. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, 20 centavos, 1971, divided legend, struck on a copper-nickel 10-centavos planchet error, NGC Mint Error MS 63. Restrepo-396.2; KM-245. 2.48 grams. Rare and obvious error, struck using nearly terminal dies with bisecting die crack across the reverse. NGC #6288552-023. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, nickel-clad steel 20 centavos, 1972, struck 15% off-center error, NGC Mint Error MS 63. Restrepo-397.3; KM-246.1. Struck a bit off-center with legends slightly off the planchet, quite brilliant with a few spots of gold toning. NGC #6288552-026. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, 20 centavos, 1975, struck on a copper-clad steel 5 centavos planchet error, NGC Mint Error AU 55 BN. Restrepo-397.7; KM-246.1. 3.08 grams. Bright, rainbow-toned surfaces with just a touch of wear on the high points. NGC #6288552-027. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, nickel-clad steel 10 centavos, 1972, struck 15% off-center error, NGC Mint Error AU 58. Restrepo-384.1; KM-253. Lustrous surfaces with light golden toning, some surface hairlines. NGC #6288552-025. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, copper-clad steel 5 centavos, 1972, struck 15% off-center error, NGC Mint Error MS 65 BN. Restrepo-372.6; KM-206a. Choice, original copper surfaces with much bright red luster among purple toning. NGC #6288552-024. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection (stated on label).

Colombia, copper-clad steel 5 centavos, 1978, die-cap error with the two halves separate, NGC Mint Error MS 62 RB and Mint Error MS 63 RB. Restrepo-372.12; KM-206a. Interesting and rare pairing displaying the effects of a capped die during the minting process: one coin showing the obverse on a flattened and extended planchet while the die cap coin itself resembles a bottle cap. Both showing much original red luster with some brown and purple toning, minor staining on the backs of each. NGC #6288548-001, -002. Pedigreed to the Bernal Collection.

Costa Rica (Central American Republic), gold 1/2 escudo, 1846 JB, CREZCA. KM-13.1. 1.56 grams. Bold but off-center AU with traces of rainbow toning and small spots of black encrustation, faint die-clash on denomination side, mount removed from top.

Costa Rica, proof 20 colones, 1970, Venus de Milo. KM-193. 43.43 grams. Large coin with deep mirror fields and heavily frosted design, faint purple toning around the edges.

Costa Rica, aluminum 25 centimos, 1989, partial collar, NGC Mint Error MS 64. KM-188.3. Bright as-made surfaces, partial second rim seen along reverse edge. NGC #1527016-008. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica (struck at the Philadelphia Mint), stainless steel 10 centimos, 1958, struck 10% off-center, NGC Mint Error MS 63. KM-185.1a. Mild off-center strike resulting in a slight cupping effect along part of the rim, lustrous surfaces, spot of debris on reverse edge. NGC #4735717-006. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, nickel clad steel 10 centimos, 1979, struck 10% off-center, NGC Mint Error MS 63. KM-185.2b. Slightly off-center striking with an interesting large raised fin of metal at the top (housed in a thick NGC holder), bright surfaces with just a spot of gold toning along the reverse rim. NGC #4735717-015. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Costa Rica, nickel clad steel 10 centimos, 1979, struck 20% off-center, NGC Mint Error UNC details / reverse wheel mark. KM-185.2b. Brilliant flashy surfaces on both sides, noted wheel mark under denomination. NGC #4735717-016. 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 64. KM-184.2. Egregious centering error, lustrous surfaces with no toning. NGC #4735710-013. Pedigreed to the Tamarindo Collection of Costa Rican Error Coins.

Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia mint), 1 peso ("ABC peso"), 1937, NGC UNC details / rev cleaned. KM-22. Bright surfaces with faint gold toning, wispy hairlines on the reverse fields. NGC #2105696-002.

Danish West Indies, 20 cents, Christian IX, 1879, NGC UNC details / cleaned. KM-71. Very lustrous surfaces and somewhat mirror-like with light surface hairlines in the fields, colorful rainbow toning all over. NGC #2105696-001.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, copper 4 maravedis, Charles-Joanna, assayer F to left, denomination oIIII to right, mintmark S (retrograde) to left and P to right, NGC XF 40 BN. A few areas of strike weakness as is typical for the type yet much of the central design present, dark brown and red copper toning throughout. NGC #6445800-001.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, copper 4 maravedis, Charles-Joanna, assayer F to left, denomination oIIII to right, mintmark S (retrograde) to left and P to right, NGC XF 45 BN. Choice example with a bold and even strike showing off all of the design and much of the legends, difficult to come by with a straight, problem-free grade. NGC #6445800-003.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, copper 4 maravedis, Charles-Joanna, assayer F to left, denomination oIIII to right, mintmark S (retrograde) to left and P to right, with key countermark for revaluation to 2 maravedis (1577), NGC XF details / environmental damage. Most details bold with some strike weakness around the legends, strongly struck full key countermark resulting in a thick edge crack, purplish red toned surfaces throughout. NGC #6445800-002.

El Salvador, 2 reales, arms countermark (Type V, 1869) on pillars side of a Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, 1748 V. KM-unl. 5.44 grams. Lightly struck and crudely doubled VG+ countermark on a Good cob with clear date and uneven dark toning, rare host type.

El Salvador, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1868) on reverse of a Lima, Peru, bust 1 real, 1777 MI. KM-unl. 2.83 grams. Complete Fine+ countermark on a Good host coin with very little design detail but most of the legends still present, holed above bust along with a few other small marks, scarce early host.

El Salvador, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1868) on reverse of a Potosi, Bolivia, bust 1 real of Charles III, assayer PR. KM-47. 2.87 grams. Crude yet full countermark grading around F-VF on a AG host coin with only first two digits 17 of date visible.

El Salvador, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1869) on cross side of a Lima, Peru, cob 1 real, 1736 (N). KM-unl. 2.34 grams. Choice full VF countermark on a thin yet dated Good+ host cob (scarce), slight bend in planchet.

El Salvador, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1868) on pillars side of a Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series" assayer L to left, mintmark M to right (L-M), rare. KM-50. 2.59 grams. Crude and partial yet sharply struck VF+ countermark on a darkly toned and holed Good host 1 real of Charles and Joanna, a combination that is rarely encountered.

El Salvador, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1868) on shield side of a Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer not visible (O) to left, mintmark oM to right (O-oM). KM-51. 2.58 grams. Nearly complete yet centrally weak Fine countermark on a holed Good host cob with a full cross still visible.

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. 2.95 grams. Nice and bold VF- countermark on a worn Fair host cob with dark toning along the edge.

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. 3.00 grams. Nearly complete about Fine countermark on a darkly toned Fair host cob with some old surface marks.

El Salvador, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1869) on pillars side of a Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1684 V. KM-46. 2.66 grams. Bold yet partially struck Fine countermark on an AG host cob with clear date (rare) and dark toning, thin edge-crack as made.

El Salvador, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1869) on pillars side of a Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1678 ( E). KM-46. 3.66 grams. Well struck Fine countermark on a Good host cob with clear date (rare), patch of dark toning around the edges.

El Salvador, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1869) on pillars side of a Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 170(?). KM-46. 3.44 grams. Partial yet sharp VF countermark on a darkly toned VG host cob with two small holes, final digit uncertain in date of host coin.

El Salvador, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1869) on pillars side of a cut-down Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1706 Y. KM-unl. 3.64 grams. Weak and partial Fine countermark on a boldly detailed though cleaned VG host coin with denomination 2 and clear date visible (scarcely encountered with this type).

El Salvador, 1 real, arms countermark (Type V, 1869) on cross side of a Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, king and date and assayer not visible. KM-46. 3.96 grams. Partially struck Fine countermark on a Fair host coin with darkly toned edges, slick pillars side re-engraved somewhat nonsensically long ago.

El Salvador, sixpence, arms countermark (Type V, 1873) on reverse of a Great Britain sixpence of 1819. KM-74. 2.28 grams. Fine countermark on a rare host coin grading Good, very darkly toned.

Guatemala, cob 8 reales, 1751 J, NGC Fine details / plugged. S-G1a; Cal-424; KM-12; JP-8R19. 26.00 grams. Crudely plugged with marked surfaces yet fully dated with clear assayer. NGC #6289308-010.

Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1734 J, NGC Fine details / holed, finest and only example in the NGC census. S-G1; Cal-677; KM-4; JP-2R2. 6.59 grams. Holed yet well detailed with full date and nearly complete pillars and shield, the only example graded by NGC. NGC #6288569-021.

Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1735 J, NGC VG 8, finest and only example in the NGC census. S-G1; Cal-356; KM-3; JP-1R3b. 3.13 grams. Choice for the assigned grade with full bold date (interesting oversized 5) and both mintmarks plus clear assayer and some shield side legend detail visible. NGC #6288569-022.

Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1737 (J). S-G1; Cal-358; KM-3; JP-1R5. 3.21 grams. Interesting flan with point that extends well beyond the design, full shield, one full pillar, bold mintmark and 37 of date, toned VF with touch of corrosion, scarce as unholed. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 11, with original lot-tag 883.

Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1739 J, NGC Good 4, finest and only example in the NGC census. S-G1; Cal-360; KM-3; JP-1R7. 3.12 grams. Boldly detailed for the grade with full date plus clear assayer and mintmark, darkly toned fields, rare to find without any problems as evidenced by this being the sole example graded by NGC. NGC #6288569-023.

Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1748 J. S-G1a; Cal-127; KM-9; JP-1R16. 3.35 grams. VG with clear date and assayer, no hole.

Guatemala, cob 1 real, 1751 (J). S-G1a; Cal-130; KM-9; JP-1R19. 3.07 grams. Good+ with bold date, tough type to find with no hole.

Guatemala (Central American Republic), 8 reales, 1835 M. KM-4. 26.75 grams. XF+ with surface hairlines in the centers, rainbow toning around the legends.

Guatemala (Central American Republic), 1/4 real, 1843, NGC UNC details / reverse cleaned. KM-1. Boldly detailed piece with a light wipe across the reverse. NGC #6289308-007.

Guatemala (Central American Republic), 1/4 real, 1846, NGC MS 64. KM-1. Choice, high grade piece with sharply struck details and speckles of golden toning across bright surfaces. NGC #6289308-009.

Guatemala, 1/4 real, 1865, NGC AU 58. KM-130. Scarce date (mintage of just 23,000 coins), boldly struck details against lustrous surfaces with faint golden toning. NGC #6289308-008.

Haiti, proof 100 gourdes, 1977, Begin-Sadat commemorative. KM-132. 43.16 grams. Nice original surfaces, mintage of 500 coins in proof.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras (Central American Republic), 2 reales, 1831 F. KM-9.3. 6.23 grams. XF with some hairlines in the fields, obverse rim weak in areas due to strike, richly toned.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras (Central American Republic), 1 real, 1830 F. KM-19.2. 2.59 grams. Choice AU with lustrous surfaces showing rainbow toning around the legends, only a minor planchet flaw at center to note, very nice example of a tougher two year type.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras (Central American Republic), 1 real, 1830 F. KM-19.2. 3.30 grams. VF with rainbow toned surfaces, struck just slightly off-center.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras (Central American Republic), 1 real, 1830 F. KM-19.2. 3.02 grams. Holed XF with nice even toning.

Latin America, silver 1-real token dated 1863. 4.42 grams. Obverse with 1. R. / M.P. / R.Y.C.A interspersed with stars and flowers, all within beaded border; reverse with P. L. / Y. R. / 1863 with stars around, all within beaded border. About AU with silvery gray toning over some luster, only the second example seen on the market and of unknown origin or classification, ideal for the token researcher.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1739 MF, with chopmarks as from circulation in Asia. KM-103; Cal-1453; Yonaka-M8.39. 26.71 grams. VF+ with several chopmarks (a few quite bold), some tan sedimentation.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Philip V, 1736/5 MF, rosettes above and below denomination and below assayer. KM-84; Cal-814; Yonaka-M2.36a1. 6.58 grams. VF with some old marks above the pillars, blue toned fields with some dark spots, scarce overdate.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Philip V, 1736 MF, no overdate, cinquefoils above and below denomination and below assayer, very rare. KM-84; Cal-815; Yonaka-M2.36c. 6.45 grams. Cleaned XF with patchy dark toning, listed in Yonaka as "Extremely rare variety, only one example observed."

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Philip V, 1738 MF. KM-84; Cal-820; Yonaka-M2.38. 6.51 grams. XF+ with surface porosity, spotty dark toning.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Philip V, 1740/30 MF, nothing below assayer. KM-84; Cal-822; Yonaka-M2.40a. 6.27 grams. AU with hairlines, some golden toning in the fields, tough overdate variety.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Philip V, 1742 M. KM-85; Cal-826; Yonaka-M2.42. 6.65 grams. About VF with rainbow toned fields, a few contact marks on the pillars side.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1756 M, with chopmarks as from circulation in Asia. KM-86.1; Cal-299; Yonaka-M2.56. 6.62 grams. VF with several small chopmarks (one of which is a left-facing swastika), dark surfaces with some encrustation.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1762 M, large 2 in date. KM-87; Cal-645; Yonaka-M2.62b. 6.60 grams. XF+ with scratches, toning around details.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1763/2 M, ex-Pullin. KM-87; Cal-646; Yonaka-M2.63a. 6.77 grams. AU, lustrous surfaces with subdued rainbow toning (especially on the pillars side), some hairlines in the fields around the shield; Yonaka-M2-63a. Pedigreed to the John Pullin collection.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1759 M, finest known in the NGC census, NGC AU 50. KM-76.2; Cal-203; Yonaka-M1.59. 3.34 grams. Well-centered and strongly struck design, dark gray toned with a few areas of subdues luster around the shield. NGC #6444732-002. Pedigreed to the Potomac collection (stated on label).

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1760 M, ex-Potomac, ex-Pullin. KM-77; Cal-408; Yonaka-M1.60a. 3.29 grams. Lustrous AU with very light amber toning, small marks in fields; Yonaka M1-60a. Pedigreed to the Potomac Collection (Sedwick Auction 24, with original lot-tag 1187) and to the John Pullin collection.

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1801 FT. KM-109; Cal-972; Yonaka-M8.101b. 26.85 grams. Richly rainbow toned AU with plenty of luster, a thin scratch noted across the bust.

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1808/7 TH. KM-109; Cal-987; Yonaka-M8.108a. 26.91 grams. AU with splash of vivid rainbow toning across the obverse, some faint hairlines in the fields, scarce overdate.

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 4 reales, Charles III, 1789/8 FM. KM-unl (97.2a for type); Cal-unl; Yonaka-M4.89.IIIa. 13.28 grams. Posthumous issue that is scarcer than the transitional types for this date; dark rainbow-toned VF with some old scratches on the bust.

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1779 FF, with unidentified sunburst countermark on obverse. KM-88.2; Cal-668; Yonaka-M2.79. 3.97 grams. Salvaged coin with a large bold countermark across the bust (unidentified and probably a type of chopmark).

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII, 1816 JJ, NGC MS 63. KM-83; Cal-614; Yonaka-M1.116. Lustrous and deeply toned obverse with muted and dark reverse, sharply struck details throughout. NGC #3754713-005.

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1/2 real, Charles III, 1776 FM, ex-Pullin, PCGS VF30. KM-69.2; Cal-200; Yonaka-M05.76. Well-detailed and toned reverse with brighter obverse, popular date with US collectors. PCGS #41727549.

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1/2 real, Charles IV, 1806 TH, NGC MS 62. KM-72; Cal-292; Yonaka-M05.106. Deep rainbow toning over muted luster, traces of die clashing on reverse, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 63. NGC #4459790-006.

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII ("armored" bust), 1813 JJ, NGC AU 55. KM-73; Cal-399; Yonaka-M05.113a. Boldy struck with only a little weakness on the crown from the struck up bust on the opposite side, dark purple and teal toned fields with brighter centers. NGC #6289307-002.

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII, 1817 JJ, NGC MS 63. KM-74; Cal-406; Yonaka-M05.117. Lustrous example with nice design details, minor die clashing, golden toned with spots of teal and blue, some rustiness around last digit of date that could be evidence of overdate 7/6. NGC #6289307-004.

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII, 1817 JJ, NGC MS 62. KM-74; Cal-406; Yonaka-M05.117. Well detailed piece with some die clashing, lustrous surfaces deeply toned with hues of blue, teal, and gold, some rustiness around last digit of date that could be evidence of overdate 7/6. NGC #6289307-003.

Guadalajara, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1829/8 FS, very rare, NGC VF 25. DP-Ga05; KM-377.6. Circulated with date area a bit weak yet clear "tail" along the back of the 9 indicating the rare overdate (not mentioned on label), patches of dark toning. NGC #6289307-001.

Mexico City, Mexico, cap-and-rays 2 reales, 1867 CH, NGC AU 58. KM-374.10. Very lustrous surfaces with golden toning around the rims, slightly crude details from being struck with a rusty, well used die. NGC #5851839-017.

Lima, Peru, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1800 IJ. KM-101; Cal-1601. 27.05 grams. Brilliant UNC with scratches in front of the bust.

Lima, Peru, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1820 JP, NGC AU 58. KM-115.1; Cal-820. Choice example with lustrous surfaces covered in much rich blue toning, slightly broadstruck with a little strike weakness on the bust and castles-and-lions, difficult to find in this high of grade. NGC #5944191-003.

Cuzco (South Peru), 8 reales, 1839 MS, PCGS AU details / holed. KM-170.4. Nicely detailed and lustrous piece with hole at top. PCGS #81240080.

Lima, Peru, 8 reales, 1855 MB. KM-142.10a. 23.92 grams. Lustrous AU with hairlines on the obverse, old scratch on LA, pleasant blue toned fields with gold highlights around most details.

Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, brass token 1/8 almud, Hacienda Plato India, rare. Fumero-344; Archilla-Diez-478. 2.00 grams. Fine with weak rims as made, a few carbon spots.

Puerto Rico, brass 3 cadenas token, Central Rochelaise, 1934, with K and 3 countermarks, very rare. Fumero-73 var; Archilla-Diez-135. 6.08 grams. Incuse lettering on plain fields; AU overall with reddish staining.

Wallachia (Romania), AR ducat, Mircea cel Batria (1386-1418), "Dracula coin." 0.43 gram. Famous and popular issue struck by Dracula's grandfather and circulated in his time. Choice XF specimen with full bold details on both sides, lightly toned in crevices.

Seville, Spain, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer D. Cal-Type 292. 13.53 grams. Well-struck XF with bold shield and nice full cross, much of king's name visible in legend, a few old surface marks on reverse.

Toledo, Spain, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. Cal-Type 293. 13.66 grams. Darkly toned Fine+ with nearly full shield and cross.

Venezuela, copper-nickel token 1 real, Bonfante & Co. (1850s), PCGS AU55, finest and only example in the PCGS census. Rulau-DF34. Nicely struck with minimal circulation. PCGS #38601687.

Havana, Cuba, proof silver 1-ounce medal, 1999, Spanish royal visit. 31.06 grams. Choice cameo Proof with some surface hairlines, the obverse a commemoration of the Spanish royal visit but the reverse some type of test pattern.

Great Britain, copper medal made from the HMS Foudroyant (Nelson's flagship) depicting its wrecking at Blackpool, ca. 1897. 8.84 grams; 39mm Obverse: the Foudroyant at sea, NELSON'S FLAG-SHIP above and THE FOUDROYANT / BUILT 1797 below; Reverse: the wreck of the Foudroyant with main mast falling off and sailors in a rowboat in foreground, WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL / JUNE 16TH 1897 above, H. GRUEBER and LONDON flanking. AU with hairlines, lustrous brassy surfaces.

Panama (Canal Zone), uniface brass worker's identification tag (check), numbered 92119, early 1900s. Rulau-CZ76. 11.53 grams, 38 x 38 mm. Uniface medal with incuse lettering PANAMA / 92119 / CANAL made bold with ink in the recessed areas, AM.RY.S.CO.NY. above hole.

Spain, large cast bronze medal, Philip II commemorative, ca. 1700s or 1800s. 91.84 grams; 70 mm. Obverse: Philip II in armor facing right, PHILIPPVS.REX.PRINC.HISP.ET.S.AN.XXVIII encircling; Reverse: woman holding hourglass and scales in a forest, partial legend FINEM visible above. Edge: smooth. Several medals are known with this obverse design combined with different reverses; this pairing apparently undocumented. XF, crudely cast with uneven surfaces.

USA, silver medal, 1985, Atocha shipwreck divers commemorative "mother lode" medallion made from silver from the wreck, 1 troy oz, .999 fine silver, presented to diver Chuck Sotyn, with certificate. 31.15 grams, 38 mm. Designed by Kevin Hauser and struck by the Highland Mint in silver from ingots recovered from the ship. Obverse: the Atocha sinking in the storm, dates 1622 and 1985 flanking, NUESTRA SENORA de ATOCHA above, DIVERS COMMEMORATIVE below; Reverse: two divers recovering ingots and coins from the wreck, MOTHERLODE below, ONE OZ TROY .999 FINE SILVER RECOVERED FROM THE WRECK OF THE ATOCHA encircling; Edge: reeded. UNC with lightly lacquered surfaces, cool pedigree to Atocha diver Chuck Sotyn, who is listed as working on Kane Fisher's boat, the Dauntless, at the time of the "Mother Lode" find. With certificate signed by receiving diver Chuck Sotyn.

USA (Philadelphia Mint), Morgan dollar, 1878, seven tail feathers, reverse of 1879, NGC UNC details / cleaned. First year of issue for the Morgan silver dollar design. Very few minor hairlines on the reverse. NGC #6445443-021. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection (stated on the label).

USA (New Orleans Mint), Morgan dollar, 1879-O, NGC MS 62. First year of Morgan dollar minting at the New Orleans Mint which was closed from the start of the Civil War in 1861 until its reopening in 1879. Better grade than usually encountered for this date with radiant cartwheel luster across silver surfaces with no toning. NGC #6445443-023. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection (stated on the label).

USA (Carson City Mint), Morgan dollar, 1880/79-CC, reverse of 1878 (VAM-4), NGC VF 25. Tough overdate variety and one of the Top 100 VAMs; evenly circulated with rich toning on both sides. NGC #6445443-031. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection (stated on the label).

USA (Carson City Mint), Morgan dollar, 1883-CC, ANACS MS 63 Deep Mirror Prooflike. Well struck with frosty devices against mirror fields, rich gold and red toning around the rims. ANACS #769868. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection.

USA (New Orleans Mint), Morgan dollar, 1883-O, NGC MS 63 Deep Prooflike. Frosty devices with minor contact marks for the grade with deep mirror fields on both sides, some spots of light russet toning. NGC #235122-002. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection.

USA (Carson City Mint), Morgan dollar, 1884-CC, NGC MS 62. Sharply defined details with pale golden-toned surfaces. NGC #6445443-002. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection (stated on the label).

USA (Carson City Mint), Morgan dollar, 1884-CC, NGC MS 61. Lustrous example with some surface chatter, silvery centers with rich golden orange and red toning around the rims. NGC #6445443-032. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection (stated on the label).

USA (Carson City Mint), Morgan dollar, 1890-CC, NGC XF 40. Evenly circulated piece with plentiful retained luster, all covered in golden and blue toning. NGC #6445443-033. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection (stated on the label).

USA (Carson City Mint), Morgan dollar, 1890-CC, NGC AU details / reverse cleaned. High AU details with a touch of wear on the highest points, lustrous silver surfaces, some hairlines in the fields. NGC #6445443-007. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection (stated on the label).

USA (San Francisco Mint), Morgan dollar, 1890-S. UNC with prooflike surfaces, lightly cleaned. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection.

USA (Carson City Mint), Morgan dollar, 1891-CC, spitting eagle, VAM-3 (Top 100), NGC UNC details / rim filing. The "spitting eagle" is a Top 100 VAM which derives its name from a prominent die gouge near the eagle's beak. Brilliant UNC with minor contact marks and lightly filed rims, no toning. NGC #6445443-008. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection (stated on the label).

USA (Philadelphia Mint), Morgan dollar, 1892, NGC MS 61. Bright example with typical bagmarks, difficult date from the Philadelphia Mint (especially in Mint State). NGC #6445443-025. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection (stated on the label).

USA (New Orleans Mint), Morgan dollar, 1892-O, NGC MS 61. Somewhat matte fields with muted luster, patch of rich toning along the rim. NGC #6445443-027. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection (stated on the label).

USA (Philadelphia Mint), Morgan dollar, 1893, NGC XF 40. Third lowest mintage from the Philadelphia Mint with just 378,000 coins struck, yet more difficult to find than the date of second lowest mintage, 1899. Circulated with dark argent surfaces and hints of luster around the details. NGC #6445443-030. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection (stated on the label).

USA (Philadelphia Mint), Morgan dollar, 1893, NGC XF 40. Third lowest mintage from the Philadelphia Mint with just 378,000 coins struck, yet more difficult to find than the date of second lowest mintage, 1899. Somewhat lustrous and silvery centers with circulation friction, rich golden toning around the rims. NGC #6445443-028. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection (stated on the label).

USA (New Orleans Mint), Morgan dollar, 1893-O, NGC VF details / cleaned. The 1893-O is the lowest mintage Morgan dollar struck at the New Orleans Mint with only 300,000 coins made. High VF details with hairlines from past cleaning, rich umber toning around the edges. NGC #6445443-010. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection (stated on the label).

USA (San Francisco Mint), Morgan dollar, 1895-S, NGC VG details / cleaned. The second lowest-mintage Morgan dollar from the San Francisco Mint with just 400,000 coins struck; difficult in any grade. Circulated with fields a bit shiny from cleaning, red-orange toning around the rims with dark gray circulation cameo contrast around the devices. NGC #6445443-029. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection (stated on the label).

USA (San Francisco Mint), Morgan dollar, 1896-S, NGC AU details / cleaned. AU details with surfaces hairlines, scratch on reverse, rather difficult date. NGC #6445443-014. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection (stated on the label).

USA (Philadelphia Mint), Morgan dollar, 1897, NGC MS 63 Prooflike. Nice mirror fields against somewhat frosty devices, hints of toning around the rims. NGC #6445443-015. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection (stated on the label).

USA (New Orleans Mint), Morgan dollar, 1897-O, ANACS AU 58. Sharp details with light circulation friction for the grade, vivid rainbow toning encircling the design. ANACS #2311855. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection.

USA (San Francisco Mint), Morgan dollar, 1898-S, NGC MS 61. Surfaces with brilliant cartwheel luster and flecks of toning. NGC #6445443-016. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection (stated on the label).

USA (Philadelphia Mint), Morgan dollar, 1899, NGC MS 63. A difficult date from the Philadelphia Mint with 330,000 coins struck, the second lowest mintage for that Mint. Sharply struck with minor bagmarks. NGC #6445443-017. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection (stated on the label).

USA (Philadelphia Mint), Morgan dollar, 1899, NGC UNC details / cleaned. Satiny surfaces with very little cleaning evidence to be seen, a few spots of red toning on the reverse. NGC #6445443-018. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection (stated on the label).

USA (New Orleans Mint), Morgan dollar, 1900-O/CC, VAM-11 (Top 100). UNC with minor spotty residue on obverse, a better overmintmark variety (VAM Top 100) which occurred when the New Orleans Mint reworked dies from the closed down Carson City Mint. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection.

USA (San Francisco Mint), Peace dollar, 1922-S, PCGS MS63. Lustrous piece, struck using a nearly terminal obverse die with numerous die cracks through Liberty's crown, in front of her face, and around the date. PCGS #7811827. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection.

USA (San Francisco Mint), Peace dollar, 1923-D, PCGS MS63. Brilliant surfaces with very faint golden toning. PCGS #7795122. Pedigreed to the Blakewood Collection.

USA, New York City, New York, J.M. TAYLOR / BROKER / CHATHAM ST. / COR. JAMES. N.Y. merchant countermark (1850s) on a USA, Seated Liberty quarter, 1853, arrows & rays, NGC VF details / cleaned. Rulau-NY889C. J.M. Taylor was a currency broker who operated in Brooklyn and New York City in the 1850s. Choice example with sharply rendered four-line countermark (just a touch of weakness around ST and NY) on a detailed host coin that's higher grade than most other Taylor host coins, with minor hairlines in the fields from prior cleaning. NGC #4883644-001.

USA, New York City, New York, J.M. TAYLOR / BROKER / CHATHAM ST. / COR. JAMES. N.Y. merchant countermark (1850s) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 2 reales, Charles III, assayer FM, ex-Partrick. Brunk-T95; Rulau-NY889G. 5.93 grams; 26 mm. J.M. Taylor was a currency broker who operated in Brooklyn and New York City in the 1850s. Bold VF countermark on a darkly toned AG host coin with plugged hole above bust (to right of countermark). Pedigreed to the Donald G. Partrick Collection, with his tag.

Lot of two Ancient Judaean copper "widow's mites" (prutahs), Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 BC. 2.58 and 2.32 grams. Upside-down anchor within a circle and legend reading BASILEWS ALEXANDPOY (King Alexander) / eight-ray star surrounded by a diadem (solid circle). Very popular as one of the smallest-denomination coins used during the time of Christ and referred to in the Bible (Mark 12: 41-44).

Byzantine Empire, AV histamenon nomisma, Constantine X, 1059-1067 AD, Constantinople mint, NGC AU. Sb-1847. Christ, nimbate, enthroned on straight-backed throne with upright arms, holding book of gospels and raising right hand / Constantine, bearded, standing facing on footstool, holding labarum with no pellet on shaft, and cross on globe. Lustrous with some scratches on reverse. NGC #6056169-054.

Calabria, Tarentum, AR didrachm, "boy on dolphin," 235-228 BC, mounted in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. Vlasto 913. 9.28 grams total. Helmeted, nude warrior on horse prancing right / Taras astride dolphin right. Off-center dolphin side, but medallic alignment allows for either side out to be worn on this VF brightly toned coin in simple, custom setting. With certificate.

Kingdom of Macedon, AR drachm, Alexander III (the Great), 336-323 BC, mounted in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 5.66 grams total. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle in right hand, sceptre in left. Medal alignment of this XF coin allows two ways to wear it.

Roman Republic, AR denarius, L.Trebanius, 135 BC, mounted head out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 6.96 grams total. Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) behind / Jupiter, hurling thunderbolt and holding scepter and reins, driving galloping quadriga right. Simple custom setting for well toned XF coin with lots of eye appeal.

Ancient Judaea, AE prutah ("widow's mite"), Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 BC, mounted in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 4.14 grams total. Eight-ray star in diadem / anchor and king's name. Symbolic biblical coin in simple custom setting, obverse well struck and centered, lots of eye appeal.

Ancient Judaea, AE prutah ("widow's mite"), Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 BC, mounted in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 2.90 grams total. Eight-ray star in diadem / anchor and king's name. Symbolic biblical coin in lightweight custom setting, obverse well struck with wheel-like star very visible.

Seville, Spain, 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer Gothic D to left, mintmark S to right, mounted cross-side out in 18K gold bezel with fixed bail. 7.09 grams total. Choice full shield and cross with finely detailed elements, UNC with faint luster.

Seville, Spain, cob 1 escudo, Philip III, assayer V, mounted cross-side out in 18K gold bezel with fixed bail. 6.57 grams total. Cute full cross and shield in a cruder style than earlier, clear S-V, XF with old scratch and sediment in crevices.

Natural gold nugget with 18K gold loop for pendant, 85% fine, 7.93 grams total weight. 3/4" long, up to 3/8" thick. Somewhat pyramidal in shape, with two sides flat but the third with long deep pits, very simple but natural.

Natural gold nugget with 18K gold loop for pendant plus jump-ring, 90% fine, 6.55 grams total weight. 1" long, up to 3/8" wide. Wide and flat and mostly smooth, looks more like art than nature.

Pinch of natural gold flakes in a clear-plastic capsule-style 14K gold bezel with loop, 2.44 grams total weight. 5/8" in diameter. Fat little capsule stuffed tight with mostly large flakes, reeded edge, loop at top requires jump-ring for wear.

Pinch of natural gold flakes in a clear-plastic capsule-style 14K gold bezel with loop, 2.40 grams total weight. 3/4" in diameter. Mix of sizes of flakes (some more like dust), reeded edge, loop at top requires jump-ring for wear.

Pinch of natural gold flakes in a clear-plastic capsule-style 14K gold bezel with loop, 1.80 grams total weight. 9/16" in diameter. Tiny flakes and dust, the clear plastic with diamond-cut edge inside open zigzag sides, loop at top requires jump-ring for wear.

Pinch of natural gold flakes in a clear-plastic capsule-style 14K gold bezel with loop and swivel bail, 1.68 grams total weight. 5/8" in diameter. Larger flakes, the bezel with rope edge and bail included.

Pinch of natural gold flakes in a clear-plastic capsule-style 14K gold bezel with loop, 1.60 grams total weight. 9/16" in diameter. Fat little capsule jam-packed with decent-sized flakes, reeded edge, loop at top requires jump-ring for wear.

Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer G to left, mintmark M to right (G-M), mounted pillars-side out in plastic capsule inside fancy 18K gold pendant with jump-ring. 18.78 grams total. Full and choice AU coin with very dark toning on pillars side, no corrosion, the bezel ornately engraved on exterior. From the "Golden Fleece Wreck" (ca. 1550).

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 3, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with shackle bail. 20.19 grams total. Decent full cross and shield despite moderate corrosion, nicely toned in crevices. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher certificate 85A-138738 (tag missing).

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1620 (T), Grade 4, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in unique 14K gold bezel with shackle bail. 20.89 grams total. Bold cross and most of shield despite heavy corrosion around edge, clear (small) 0 of date, interesting custom mount made from tendril-like wires for a seaweed effect. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher certificate 96A-14303 showing handwritten dedication "Enjoy your piece of history Michael! Kim Fisher" (tag missing).

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 2, ex-Atocha, mounted cross-side out in thick silver bezel with 14K gold prongs, shackle bail and conquistador-head embellishment. 38.35 grams total. Very choice and uncorroded full cross, the shield side rather pitted but still clear, silvery surfaces, probably lightly rounded on edge to fit the round bezel. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 85A-199442.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 2, ex-Atocha, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with shackle bail and pirate-face embellishment. 16.42 grams total. Good full shield and cross, the latter mounted 90 degrees clockwise to make for a nicely vertical oval shape, the edge probably lightly rounded to fit. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate #85A-230491.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer curved-leg R, Grade 4, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in unique 14K gold bezel with anchor embellishment and shackle bail. 15.88 grams total. Solid coin (nicely toned) with good full cross and shield but with tangential piece (about 20%) lost to corrosion and craftily enhanced with an anchor and chain on the edge by the jeweler, a surprisingly nice presentation for the given Grade. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher certificate 85A-211140 (tag missing).

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II or III, assayer not visible (B or curved-leg RL), no Grade on certificate, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in plastic capsule inside fancy 18K gold pendant with jump-ring and white-gold-plated skull and flourish accents. 13.80 grams total. Choice full cross and shield with minimal surface corrosion, edge-split, toned in crevices, mounted with cross rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise, the bezel ornately engraved on outside. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher certificate 85A-135307 (tag missing).

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer curved-leg RL, no Grade on certificate, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in plastic capsule inside fancy 18K gold pendant with jump-ring and white-gold-plated skull and flourish accents. 13.16 grams total. Bold full assayer, good full shield and cross with toning in crevices, minimal corrosion, the bezel ornately engraved on the outside. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 85A-135331.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer curved-leg RL, Grade 3, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in plastic capsule inside fancy 18K gold pendant with jump-ring and white-gold-plated skull and flourish accents. 13.44 grams total. Full cross and shield but low in contrast (white) and lightly surface-corroded, mounted with cross as an X, the bezel ornately engraved on the exterior. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher certificate 85A-126121 (tag missing, assayer not listed on certificate).

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4, ex-Atocha (1622), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs, shackle bail and pirate-face embellishment. 12.06 grams total. Full cross and shield with nice toning but light corrosion, mounted with cross rotated 90 degrees clockwise to make for a nicely vertical oval shape, the edge probably lightly rounded to fit the wide flat bezel. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher tag and certificate 85A-240490.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 3, ex-Santa Margarita (1622), mounted cross-side out in thick silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail and conquistador-head embellishment in addition to galleon on reverse. 27.93 grams total. Good full cross with nice toning, mounted in X shape to make for a nicely vertical oval shape (probably lightly rounded on edge to fit), the shield side corroded but completely covered by the galleon anyway. From the Santa Margarita (1622), with original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 6509 (misattributed to 4 reales).

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q, Grade 3, ex-Santa Margarita (1622), mounted shield-side out in silver bezel with small jump-ring bail 15.20 grams total. Good full cross and shield despite heavy corrosion on edge, nicely toned, very simple and somewhat aged mounting. From the Santa Margarita (1622), with original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 4525.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P, ex-Concepcion (1641), mounted cross-side out in thick silver bezel with 14K gold prongs, shackle bail and pirate-face embellishment. 42.83 grams total. Massive barrel-shaped piece consisting of a very solid and uncorroded coin with full shield and cross (also full oMP), toned in crevices, but typically flat peripheries. From the Concepcion (1641), with photo-certificate.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip IV, assayer T, ex-Capitana (1654), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 6.19 grams total. Choice full cross and shield with nice toning, bold P-T, minimal surface corrosion. From the Capitana (1654).

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1653 E with PH at top, rotated-4 denomination, ex-Capitana (1654), mounted pillars-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 11.42 grams total. Full pillars with particularly bold PH, denomination rotated 4, assayer E and date 53, the cross side corroded, all nicely toned. From the Capitana (1654).

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1654 E, ex-Capitana (1654), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with shackle bail. 9.42 grams total. Bold full cross and pillars-and-waves enhanced by toning in crevices, minimal surface corrosion but the peripheries flat, two dates, edge-split. From the Capitana (1654).

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1653 E with dot-PH-dot at top, ex-Capitana, (1654), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 4.20 grams total. Choice, corrosion-free coin with full shield and pillars, two dates and assayers, three mintmarks, nice toning. From the Capitana (1654).

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1654 E with dot-PH-dot at top, ex-Capitana (1654), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 2.51 grams total. Small but choice coin with bold full cross, one bold full pillar (both sides somewhat off-center), deeply toned and corrosion-free. From the Capitana (1654).

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1657 E, ex-Consolacion (1681), mounted in silver bezel with shackle bail. 4.46 grams total. Full cross and pillars with nice light toning but surface-corroded all over, rather large bail. From the Consolacion (1681), with ROBCAR certificate 125872.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Charles II, assayer not visible, ex-Consolacion (1681), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 2.21 grams total. Decent cross and one full pillar despite moderate corrosion, also nicely toned, mounted with the cross rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise to make for a vertical oval shape (more or less). From the Consolacion (1681).

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, ex-1715 Fleet, mounted cross-side out in thick silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 20.08 grams total. Impressive mounting taking advantage of a long, narrow and nearly perfectly rectangular flan with nearly full cross, flat at top and bottom (as made), the shield a bit corroded but with toning in crevices. From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, ex-1715 Fleet, mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with swivel bail. 29.57 grams total. Very solid and uncorroded coin with nearly full shield and cross, bold full denomination 8, low in contrast (no toning) and with a couple small edge-cracks, very simple mounting. From the 1715 Fleet, with hand-signed Mel Fisher certificate (small) from 1966.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, error with shield side struck from 8R, mounted in thin-wire 14K gold bezel with jump-ring. 4.85 grams total. Nearly full cross and clear denomination 8 despite heavy corrosion and thinning, nicely toned, particularly near the edge where it meets the simply and somewhat aged mounting. From the 1715 Fleet, with Sedwick photo-certificate.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, ex-1715 Fleet, with original Wagner certificate, mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with shackle bail. 17.34 grams total. Mostly flat but corrosion-free and lightly toned, sturdy bezel. From the 1715 Fleet, with original (orange) Real Eight Co. certificate hand-signed by Kip Wagner.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, ex-1715 Fleet, mounted cross-side out in thick silver bezel with 14K gold prongs, shackle bail and pirate-face embellishment. 20.27 grams total. Choice full cross and nearly full shield with light toning and practically no corrosion, mounted with cross upside-down in nearly vertical oval shape (the edge probably lightly rounded to fit). From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, ex-1715 Fleet, mounted cross-side out in very thick silver bezel with 14K gold prongs, shackle bail and pirate-face embellishment. 21.46 grams total. Solid coin with minimal surface corrosion, full cross and most of shield, mounted with cross upside-down in nearly vertical oval shape (the edge probably lightly rounded to fit). From the 1715 Fleet, with photo-certificate.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, ex-Akerendam (1725), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 14.28 grams total. Neat shape (sort of a leaning square) with nearly full cross and most of shield (all lightly toned) despite light to moderate corrosion. From the Akerendam (1725).

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1739 MF, ex-Hollandia (1743) mounted in antique silver bezel inscribed on the outside with TREASURE FROM "HOLLANDIA" SUNK 1743, ornate bail. 31.85 grams total. Full AU details with contrasting toning and minimal surface corrosion, mounted in an original bezel from a 1970s promotion From the Hollandia (1743).

Overijssel, United Netherlands, "rider" ducatoon, 1742, ex-Hollandia (1743), mounted in antique sterling silver bezel with chain. KM-80. 56.95 grams, 26" chain. Incredibly lustrous UNC with virtually no corrosion, lightly toned around edge, perfect full details on entire coin, with desirable historical certification and pedigree. From the Hollandia (1743), pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 2, with original lot-tag 266, and with rare (small, 1970s vintage) certificate from Nowell "Chippy" Pearce (one of the original divers on the Association wreck) on the back of which he wrote "This coin is a 1742 Ducaton from the Northern Province of the Netherlands. Commonly known as a 'Silver Rider.'"

Great Britain (London, England), gold sovereign, Victoria (young head), 1872, horse reverse, ex-Douro (1882), mounted head-side out in 18K gold bezel with black leather necklace. 21.42 grams total, 13" long. XF/AU coin in rich gold color, a few minor marks, red toning in spots on bezel itself, From the Douro (1882), with photo-certificate.

Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer L to left, mintmark M to right (L-M), mounted pillars-side out in fancy 18K gold pendant with jump-ring. 14.93 grams total. AU coin with full interior details, dark toning in spots on pillars side and in crevices on shield side, thick mount with ornate engraving on exterior.

Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer O to right, mintmark oM to left (oM-O), mounted pillars-side out in fancy 18K gold pendant with jump-ring and white-gold-plated skull and flourish accents. 16.88 grams total. Deeply toned AXF with bold full shield and pillars, small thick flan, thick mount with ornate engraving around the outside.

Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer G to right, mintmark M to left (M-G), mounted pillars-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 4.71 grams total. Well-detailed VF with contrasting toning around elements, choice full pillars and shield.

Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to right, mounted shield-side out in plastic capsule inside plain 90%-fine gold pendant with jump-ring. 10.77 grams total. Toned, wide-flan AU with some weak spots but mostly well detailed, splits in edge, good full cross and shield.

Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Philip II, assayer O to right, mintmark oM to left (oM-O), mounted cross-side out in plastic capsule inside plain 90%-fine gold pendant with jump-ring. 7.30 grams total. Bold, toned AU with choice full shield and cross, much legend on broad flan.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, 1610/09 F/A, rare, mounted cross-side out in twisted-wire 14K gold bezel with shackle bail. 4.76 grams total. Broad flan with good full cross-lions-castles and monogram with bold oM to left and F to right (the over-assayer actually more like F/L but can only be F/A), also with bottoms of 10/09 of date at edge in addition to clear king's ordinal III, nicely toned XF with hint of surface porosity, mounted with cross rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise.

Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, Charles II, 168(?), mounted cross-side up in silver ring, size 11-1/2. 12.32 grams total. Neatly square coin with full cross on the diagonal (and mounted on the bias), open back with full monogram and 68 of date, AXF with toning in crevices, slight surface porosity and a few old scratches.

Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, Charles II, date not visible, mounted cross-side up in silver ring, size 10-1/2. 14.00 grams total. Choice full cross (mounted in-line), nearly full monogram showing in open back, XF with spotty black toning, minor old marks.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1629 T), denomination 8, heavy-dot borders, mounted cross-side out in thick silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 43.44 grams total. Bold full cross and nearly full shield, both slightly doubled, lightly toned AU with edge-crack, mounted with cross rotated 90 degrees clockwise to fit the vertical oval-shaped bezel (the edge probably lightly rounded to fit), bottom of 162 of date visible but known to be 1629 because of heavy-dot borders combined with Arabic-8 denomination (as opposed to VIII). With photo-certificate.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (mid- to late 1620s), mounted cross-side out in twisted-wire silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 21.80 grams total. Full but doubled cross, full but off-center shield with clear P-dot-T to left, XF with tan sediment in crevices. With photo-certificate.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer T, ex-"Panama Hoard" (ca. 1629), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 17.50 grams total. Full shield and cross in VF grade with slight surface porosity and much tan sediment, mounted with cross rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise, the bail rather tall and somewhat loose.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer T, quadrants of cross transposed, ex-"Panama Hoard" (ca. 1629), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and bail. 15.31 grams total. Odd shape, with nearly full cross (mounted upside-down) and most of shield with bold P-dot-T, AXF with flat spots, orange sediment in crevices.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1682 V, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 6.44 grams total. Really neat mount following the natural teardrop shape of the coin oriented with axis of the nearly full cross (rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise in mount), also bold waves with one full pillar and date and assayer, contrastingly toned AVF with some light old marks.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip V, assayer not visible, mounted cross-side up in silver ring, size 9-1/2. 12.18 grams total. Shield-shaped flan with nearly full cross, crude but nearly full monogram in open back, AVF with toning in crevices.

Genoa (Italian States), AR denaro, "crusader coin," 1200-1527 AD, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel and fixed bail. 1.96 grams total. Castle within circle / Cross within circle. Small, lightly toned XF in a lightweight custom setting.

Venice (Italian States), AR grosso, 1392-1400 AD, mounted Christ-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 2.46 grams total. Christ seated facing on throne, wearing nimbus crown, pallium, and colobium / Doge and San Marco standing facing, holding banner between them. XF coin with great eye appeal in lightweight custom setting.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1/2 real, Ferdinand VI, 1752 MM mounted pillars-side up in 14K gold ring, size 10-1/2. 14.64 grams total. Frosty XF/AU coin with low contrast, open back, sturdy ring containing almost a quarter ounce of gold.

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1790 MF, mounted bust-side out in twisted-wire 18K gold bezel with shackle bail. 11.58 grams total. Problem-free XF with some luster, rich gold color.

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1792 MF, mounted in 14K men's ring, size 12-1/2. 15.29 grams total. Decent VF with rainbow toning on reverse (open back), interesting mounting with open sides featuring anchors (still almost a quarter ounce of gold).

Seville, Spain, milled 2 reales, Philip V, 1721 J, mounted in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 6.68 grams total. Lustrous AU with light dent to right of upper-right lion, thin and simple mounting.

Seville, Spain, milled 1 real, Philip V, 1721 J, mounted in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 3.85 grams total. Contrastingly toned AXF, very well detailed, in a thin and simple mounting, just a few light marks.

Seville, Spain, milled 1/2 real, Philip V, 1732 PA, mounted cross-side up in silver ring, size 9-1/2. 10.80 grams total. Fully detailed XF with very light (low-contrast) toning, open back to show shield side.

Large, Chinese blue-on-white porcelain bowl with floral motif in center, ex-"Hoi An Hoard" (late 1400s). 764 grams, 2" tall, 10" diameter. Intact decorative bowl of flowers-and-leaf design with original lightly glazed surface, the blue mostly washed out, as made, the wreck found and salvaged in the 1990s with most of the porcelain sold at auction by Butterfields in 2000. From the "Hoi An Hoard," with original VIPSAL inventory sticker 12683.

Medium, Chinese blue-on-white porcelain bowl with floral motif in center, ex-"Hoi An Hoard" (late 1400s). 819 grams, 2" tall, 9-1/2" diameter. Slightly smaller intact bowl of flowers-and-leaf design with original glaze, some shells still attached, as made, the wreck found and salvaged in the 1990s with most of the porcelain sold at auction by Butterfields in 2000. From the "Hoi An Hoard," with original VIPSAL inventory sticker 112007.

Medium, Chinese blue-on-white porcelain bowl with floral motif in center, ex-"Hoi An Hoard" (late 1400s). 896 grams, 2" tall, 8-3/4" diameter. Highly glazed intact bowl of flowers-and-leaf design, the blue color sharp, crazing under the glaze, as made, the wreck found and salvaged in the 1990s with most of the porcelain sold at auction by Butterfields in 2000. From the "Hoi An Hoard," with original VIPSAL inventory sticker 114887.

Bronze crucifix, ex-"Cidade Velha Wrecks" (late 1500s). 5.1 grams, 1-5/8" x 1-3/8". One-piece cross and Christ figure, the legs particularly prominent, worn but intact except for the top loop, brassy color. From the "Cidade Velha Wrecks" (late 1500s), Arqueonautas artifact #AGO-050-98-993, pedigreed to our Auction 6, with original lot-tag 1665.

Small natural emerald, 0.27 carat, class 2B, ex-Atocha (1622). Roughly 1/4" x 1/4". Small light-green wedge-shaped emerald. From the Atocha (1622) with original Fisher photo-certificate 63674.

Small natural emerald, 0.26 carat, class 2B, ex-Atocha (1622). Roughly 1/4" x 1/8". Small irregularly shaped opaque stone, light green in color. From the Atocha (1622) with original Fisher photo-certificate 63694.

Lot of five tiny natural emerald chips, 0.16-0.26 carat, class 2B, ex-Atocha (1622). Roughly 1/4" x 1/8". Very small emeralds of various shapes and color. From the Atocha (1622) with original Fisher photo-certificates 63460, 63474, 63602, 63671, and 63675.

Lot of five tiny natural emerald chips, 0.11-0.15 carat, class 2B, ex-Atocha (1622). Roughly 1/4" x 1/8". Very small emeralds with differing opacity and color, roundish to oblong in shape. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificates 62368, 63458, 63619, 63624, and 63652.

Lot of five tiny natural emerald chips, 0.03-0.08 carat, class 2B, ex-Atocha (1622). Roughly 1/8" x 1/8" each. Extremely small emeralds, from opaque to medium green in color and from round to crystal in shape. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher photo-certificates 62962, 62966, 63641, 63672, and 63681.

Lot of four small natural emeralds, 0.05 to 0.22 carat each, class 2B and 2C, ex-Atocha (1622). Roughly 1/4" x 1/8" each. Very small emeralds in various shapes and sizes, from light to medium green. From the Atocha (1622), with original Fisher tags and photo-certificates 63548, 63571, 08A-71479 and 08A-71491.

Section of wood planking from the ship with red-wax seal, ex-Riks Wasa (1623). 52.20 grams, 5-1/2" x 2-1/8" x1/2". Plain brown rectangular piece of ship's wood, complete with worm holes, a small piece missing in one corner, large red seal to one side. From the Riks Wasa (1623), with pages of history and background.

Lot of nine bronze nails and tacks, ex-Consolacion (1681). 42.26 grams, from 1-5/8" to 1/2" in length. Lot of nine nails, from flat-headed spikes to round-headed thumbtacks, a few with sedimentation and most all with greenish patina. From the Consolacion (1681), with ROBCAR certificate B0010.

Large, oval, brass religious medallion, ex-1733 Fleet, ex-Meylach. 8.0 grams, 1-1/2" x 1". Fully intact but corroded, with standing figure of St. Benedict on front and lettering around and inside cross-shape inside oval on back, encrusted loop at top. Curiously, even the Benedictines lost track of what all the letters stood for (Latin wording)! From the 1733 Fleet, pedigreed to the Marty Meylach collection (Sedwick Auction 9, with original lot-tag 1983).

Small crystal glass panel (probably from a rosary) etched with a cross design, ex-1733 Fleet. 1.34 grams; 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1-1/4". A triangular pane of frosted, bevel-edged glass with cross design in center, believed to be the centerpiece of a rosary at one time. From the Populo site of the 1733 Fleet, pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 16, with original lot-tag 1051.

Small section of wood from the ship crafted to look like a little book, ex-Royal George (1782). 44 grams, 3-1/4" x 1-3/4" x 5/8". Dark-brown chunk of ship's wood shaped into a book, with remnants of title on the spine (History of the Royal George) and plaque on top reading "part of the wreck recovered October, 1839." From the Royal George (1782).

Medium, Chinese blue-on-white porcelain bowl with landscape motif on exterior, ex-Tek Sing (1822). 356 grams, 2-1/2" tall, 5-3/4" diameter. Simple intact bowl with original glaze, blue color somewhat faded, depiction of everyday scenery on side, as made. From the Tek Sing (1822), with certificate and original Nagel Auction inventory sticker.

Tall green glass bottle, ca. early 1800s, ex-SS New York (1846). 102 grams, 9-1/2" tall, 1-1/4" diameter. Tall and thin iridescent handblown glass bottle, cylindrical in shape, with shoulders and thin neck ending in a slight flute, very pretty and completely intact, interior sedimentation evident. From the SS New York (1846), with photo-certificate from Avery Munson.

Lot of two silver-plated wine coasters marked ITALIA, encrusted as found, ex-Andrea Doria (1956), recovered by Robert Louis Stevenson III in 1992. 357 grams total; 5-1/4" diameter. Pair of once silver-plated wine coasters, now heavily patinated base metals with hints of silver peeking out, both with markings of crowned ITALIA on one side and FLLI BROGGI MILANO on the other), with accompanying note written by Robert Louis Stevenson III (a distant cousin of Robert Louis Stevenson), the diver and author who found them in 1992. From the Andrea Doria (1956), recovered by Robert Louis Stevenson III, certified by him on his stationery.

Baltic amber with preserved fly, approx. 44 million years old, from Kaliningrad, Russia. 49 mm x 20 mm. Long piece of smooth, clear amber with a visible fly (Order Diptera) trapped beneath the surface. With photo enlargement of inclusion.

Baltic amber with preserved beetle and fly, approx. 44 million years old, from Kaliningrad, Russia. 38 mm x 19 mm. Column of dark amber with clear beetle (Order Coleoptera) visible amongst spots of plant matter and a small fly embedded near the end. With photo enlargement of inclusion.

Baltic amber with preserved fly and ant, approx. 44 million years old, from Kaliningrad, Russia. 32 mm x 22 mm. Irregular piece of amber with clear fly (Order Diptera) and ant (Order Formicidae) visible from each side along with flecks of tree and plant fibers. With photo enlargement of ant inclusion.

Dutch brass tobacco box, 1600s-1700s. 160 grams, 5-1/8" x 2-1/4". Handcrafted rounded rectangular box with charming scene of a windmill and farm on top, some wording in cursive rubbed away from use, nicely patinated.

Pair of Spanish colonial cast brass stirrups (estribos), 1700s. 2226 grams total, each about 8-1/2" x 4". Basically backless brass shoes, with pointed and upturned toes, peacock-feather design on either side of latch-bar on tops, triangular holes in bottom, worn and partially patinated but intact save for one small split in back of one stirrup. With photo-certificate.