Argentina (River Plate Provinces), 8 reales, 1813 J, Potosi mint, NGC AU details / cleaned. Janson-4.1; KM-5. Muted luster with traces of very light toning, no obvious hairlines (despite the stated grade-limiter), nice strike with no typical flaws. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mendoza, Argentina, "imitation cob" 2 reales, "818" date (ca. 1823 clandestine coinage), extremely rare, NGC AU 55, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Stohr. Janson-10.1; KM-unl. 4.55 grams. Nicely toned and choice condition (many grades higher than the Janson-plated example), with 100% full pillars-and-waves and cross-lions-castles, XRF-tested at 94% fine silver. After about a century of misattribution to Venezuela based on Medina, these "818" coins are now tentatively attributed to clandestine issuance in Mendoza by virtue of a single example known with Mendoza "Fidelidad" countermark from a decree of December 2, 1823 (see Janson-10.2 on page 472 of his latest edition from 2020). Pedigreed to the Tomas Stohr collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cordoba, Argentina, 4 reales, 1851, large sunface, PCGS AU53. Janson-61.2; KM-24.3. Richly toned and well struck, the fully rendered sunface a veritable grimace. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cordoba, Argentina, 4 reales, 1852, Rioja-style sunface, PCGS AU53. Janson-64.1; KM-A31. Splashes of rainbow toning over muted luster, incomplete sunface-side rim due to slightly off-center strike. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Argentina, 1 peso (patacon), 1883, NGC MS 61. Janson-14; KM-29. Strong luster for the grade, almost certainly assigned based on some bagmarks in the bust-side fields, second finest in NGC census (interestingly not the Siegel specimen, which bore that honor when auctioned in 2018) behind a single MS 63, scarcest of a popular three-date series. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Argentina, copper 1 centavo, 1882, near 2, NGC MS 62 Brown. Janson-38.2; KM-32. Somewhat dark and with musted luster but nearly devoid of marks. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1768 JR, no dot over mintmark, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census. Janson-61.2.1; Yonaka-P1.68. Lightly toned and well struck with muted luster throughout. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1784/3 PR. Janson-68.7.1; Cal-2068; KM-59; Fr-1. 27.01 grams. Lightly cleaned AU with nice luster, choice details from an exemplary strike, scarce overdate.

Potosi, Bolivia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1800 PP, NGC AU 58 ("top pop"). Janson-72.12; Cal-1706; KM-81; Fr-14. Choice luster, some light marks and slight wear on highest points of bust, currently one of six at this top grade at NGC. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1779 PR, NGC XF 40, finest and only example in NGC census. Janson-70.2; Cal-1655; KM-57; Fr-4. In contrast to their peninsular analogues, the lower-denomination gold bust coins of Potosi were struck in small numbers and are elusive to collectors today. The present piece, attractively red-toned, has trivial marks on the obverse but a bold and well-preserved reverse, with hints of luster. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1785 PR, NGC XF 40. Janson-70.8; Cal-1663; KM-57; Fr-4. Good strike with wear on bust, toned in crevices, traces of luster on reverse. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1774 JR, NGC MS 63. Janson-63.2; Cal-1170; KM-55. Mirrorlike luster and frosty details, perfect strike except for minor weakness on lower castle, overall rather nice for this peak grade for this hoard date. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1777 PR, NGC MS 60. Janson-63.6; Cal-1174; KM-55. Choice bold strike with strong luster for the assigned grade, some light marks and hairlines. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1779 PR, 9/9 variety, NGC MS 62. Janson-63.8.2; Cal-1176; KM-55. Mirrorlike luster and frosty details, bold but slightly off-center strike with traces of die-clashing on reverse, minor bagmarks only, clear 9/9 variety as mentioned in Janson (not noted on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1784 PR, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census. Janson-63.13.4; Cal-1187; KM-55. Very faint steely toning over luster, only light marks, parts of rims weak, first example in MS we have seen for this non-hoard date. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1806 PJ, NGC AU 58. Janson-76.18.2; KM-73; Cal-1012; Cal-1012; KM-73. 27.00 grams. Nice light toning over muted luster, off-center strike with incomplete rims. Please use this link to verify the certification number

La Plata, Bolivia, 8 reales-sized proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1808. Medina-311; Herrera-26. 27.11 grams. Obverse with crowned, rampant lion holding down a two-headed eagle with his lower paw, the upper paw touching a double-stacked castle, inside legend . FERDINANDO . VII HISP . ET IND . R . [La Plata monogram] . 1808; reverse with La Plata city arms (double-headed eagle, three mountains, four castles) inside legend . OPTIMO . PRINC . PUBLICE . FIDELIT . IURAT . ; square-and-circle edge per bust-type 8 reales. Richly toned and problem-free AU, popular medal symbolizing support for the Spanish resistance under Ferdinand VII against the Napoleonic regime in Spain.

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1813 PJ, error with king's ordinal as IIV, rare, NGC XF 45. Janson-86.3.2; Cal-1376; KM-84. Traces of luster and gray toning over only lightly worn surfaces (the bust just weakly struck), the egregious error a rare and desirable key for the series. Unfortunately, NGC did not attribute the error to this coin, so it does not appear properly in the census, which shows only a single entry for the error (AU 55). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1808 PJ, NGC MS 64 ("top pop"). Janson-79.21.2; Cal-484; KM-70. Choice strike with superb full rims, brilliant cartwheel luster, virtually no marks, top grade at NGC (shared with just one other). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 1/2 real, Charles IV, 1805 PJ, NGC MS 65+. Janson-80.17.2; Cal-315; KM-69. Deeply rainbow toned over full luster, the obverse with strong purple ring around a deep magenta center, no marks or wear, second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 67-star (the only 67 in the whole colonial series) that in our opinion is imperceptibly nicer than the present piece. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII, 1822 PJ, NGC MS 65 ("top pop"). Janson-90.7; Cal-437; KM-90. Choice bold rims and strong strike except for ribbons on pillars, elegantly rainbow toned over strong luster, one of just two at this top NGC grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, gold 8 scudos, 1832 JL, PCGS AU58 ("top pop"). Fr-21; KM-99. Rich gold color, good strike with only light wear and marks (including diagonal adjustment marks on the mountain), slight central weakness on Bolivar's bust and flan-bulge inside date-side legend, tied with two others for finest in PCGS census (bettered by a pair of MS 61's at NGC). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, gold 8 scudos, 1835 LM, NGC MS 61. Fr-21; KM-99. Choice strike with good luster under splashes of toning, fully detailed portrait of Bolivar, flashy for the grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, gold 8 scudos, 1852 FP, bust facing right. Fr-34; KM-116. 26.97 grams. Light yellow color with ample luster in legends, with faint wear on Bolivar's bust and probably a few too many small marks to make MS but undeniably choice AU.

Potosi, Bolivia, gold 2 scudos, 1834 LM, rare, NGC MS 64 ("top pop"). Fr-23; KM-101. Choice bold strike with strong luster at rims, faint adjustment marks on bust of Bolivar in military uniform, rare two-year type, tied with one other for finest in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, gold 1/2 scudo, 1842 LR, NGC MS 62, ex-Eliasberg, ex-Voetter. Fr-30; KM-104. Very bold strike with toning around details on date side, practically no marks or wear but some high points on Bolivar's bust a bit flat, desirable pedigree. Pedigreed to the Louis Eliasberg Collection (stated on label, ANR Auction of April 2005, lot 1076), and to the Thomas W. Voetter Collection (B. Max Mehl Auction of January 1943, lot 194). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, gold 1/2 scudo medallic coinage, 1854, Belzu, PCGS MS64 ("top pop"). Burnett-65.2; Fonrobert-9591. 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. Choice bold strike with no marks or wear, slightly muted luster, tied with two others for finest in PCGS census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, gold 1/2 scudo, 1855 FP, NGC MS 64. Fr-36; KM-113. Brilliant luster all over, choice bold strike and practically no marks, fully detailed portrait of Bolivar, tied with one other for finest in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1832 JL, NGC MS 62. KM-97. Mottled light toning over strong luster, minimal marks and hairlines, fully detailed portrait of Bolivar. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1838 LM, NGC MS 62. KM-97. Bright luster with very minor marks and hairlines, slight central weakness on Bolivar. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, tin uniface reverse trial 2 soles, 1852 FM, rare. KM-PN2 but in tin. 4.36 grams. Deep strike with choice full details and some luster, a couple minor rim nicks, the other side with circular lapping marks, reeded edge, light steel-gray color, first example we have encountered.

Potosi, Bolivia, 1/2 sol, 1830 JL, six-point stars, NGC MS 66. KM-93.2a. Choice bold strike (especially the portrait of Bolivar) but with incomplete rims, nice luster and faint incipient toning, minor lamination flaw to left of center on date side. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, 1/4 melgarejo medallic coinage, 1865, PCGS MS63. Burnett-97; KM-144. Obverse with left-facing busts of Melgarejo and Munoz within legend A LOS PACIFICADORES DE BOLIVIA *; reverse with AL / VALOR / Y / AL / TALENTO at center above nine stars within legend CANTERIA DE POTOSI SETIEMBRE 5 DE 1865 *; reeded edge, medal axis. Light golden toning over slightly subdued luster, faint surface hairlines in open field on reverse Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, copper 1 centecimo (centesimo), 1864, NGC MS 64 Brown, finest known in NGC census, ex-Lissner. KM-147. Bold strike except for parts of rims (slightly off-center strike), even reddish-brown color with traces of rainbow colors over luster when viewed at an angle, still the finest graded after almost a decade since Lissner. Pedigreed to the R.L. Lissner Collection (stated on label, St. James's / CNG / Teller auction of August 2014, lot 1227). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Brazil (struck in Lisbon), gold 1000 reis, Jose I, 1752, medal alignment, PCGS MS 65, finest known in PCGS census, ex-Eliasberg, ex-Voetter. Russo-300; Fr-75; KM-162.1. Choice strike and strong luster, with light wisps of adjustment marks on both sides but otherwise unmarked and flawless, finest at PCGS but with at least four finer at NGC. Pedigreed to the Louis Eliasberg Collection (stated on label, ANR Auction of April 2005, lot 1166), and to the Thomas W. Voetter Collection (B. Max Mehl Auction of January 1943, lot 216). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Brazil (Rio mint), gold 4000 reis, Joao Prince Regent, 1815, NGC MS 63+. Russo-575a; Fr-95; KM-235.2. Highly lustrous but with slightly granular surfaces from die-rust, no wear or marks, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Brazil (Rio mint), 960 reis, Joao VI, 1820-R, struck over a Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales of Charles IV, assayer PJ, NGC MS 62. Russo-478; KM-326.1. Somewhat frosty with luster, fully detailed overstrike with traces of under-coin visible, particularly the assayer PJ. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuiaba, Brazil, 960 reis, Joao VI, "960 / .C." counterstamp (1821) on a Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1808 PJ, rare, NGC VF 30, c/s XF standard. Russo-487; KM-350. Fully detailed countermark and host with choice toning all over, parts of rims weak (as made), decent example of a brief and elusive counterstamp. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala (Central American Republic), 8 reales, 1841/37 MA, NGC MS 60. KM-4. Choice strike with no weakness or flaws except some weak parts on rims (as made), lightly rainbow toned over luster and faint surface hairlines, erroneously listed as "top pop" at NGC due to mistaken attribution to new listing "1841/7" instead of 1841/37 (the 4/3 not really present but expectedly so). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Santiago, Chile, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1790 DA, NGC MS 61. Cal-1752; KM-428.5; Fr-19. Choice strike and luster, minor die-cracks in reverse legend, traces of faint surface hairlines in obverse fields. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Santiago, Chile, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV (bust of Charles III), 1795 DA, NGC MS 63 Star, finest known in NGC census. Cal-1760; KM-54; Fr-23. Fabulous brilliant luster (almost prooflike) on near-pristine fields, choice strike with just a trifle weakness on high points of bust, interesting curved-fiber strike-through in front of face, incredibly flashy and manifestly worthy of its lofty "Star" designation. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Santiago, Chile, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV (bust of Charles III), 1808 FJ, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census. Cal-1782; KM-54; Fr-23. Choice luster and strike except for weak parts of rim due to slightly off-center strike, minuscule lamination flaw in reverse periphery. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Santiago, Chile, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1812 FJ, NGC MS 63. Cal-1867; KM-78; Fr-29. Choice full luster and bold strike, parts of rims crude from slightly off-center strike, minor flaws as made (laminations, die-cracks and flan bulge). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Santiago, Chile, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1815 FJ, extremely rare, NGC VF 30, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Norweb. Cal-1568; KM-76; Fr-32. Nice reverse, with luster and light red toning, and full rims, but with somewhat crude obverse due to flan-bulge (as made), traces of rusty residue on that side, very rare type within which only 816 coins were struck in this year, desirable pedigree. Pedigreed to the Norweb Collection (SpinkAmerica Auction of March 1997, lot 166). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Santiago, Chile, bust 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1813 FJ, NGC MS 64+ (Coleccion Val y Mexia label). Cal-457; KM-64. Bold full details with nice luster under faint gray toning, parts of rims slightly crude (as made), traces of die-clashing on reverse. Pedigreed to the Coleccion Val y Mexia (stated on special label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Santiago, Chile, bust 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1816 FJ, NGC MS 64. Cal-1395; KM-64. Brilliant luster and choice strike, incomplete obverse rim due to off-center strike, trace of die-clashing on reverse, tied with four others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 65. Pedigreed to the Coleccion Val y Mexia (stated on special label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Chile (struck at the Paris Mint), white metal essai pattern for 1/2 decimo, 1851, rare. KM-PnA9 var. 1.26 grams. The obverse features a portrait of Liberty with laurel of putti (cherubs), a somewhat whimsical design that the famous Paris engraver Barre (whose name appears below) experimented with for several years after the Concours Monetaire of 1848, but the design was never adopted for production coinage for France or any other country. The reverse design bears a three-line inscription PRESSES / MONETAIRES / DU CHILI / ESSAI above the date 1851, in reference to Chile's commissioning of a steam-powered coin press from France as part of their adoption of the decimal standard on January 9 of that year. The elegant obverse design is more commonly seen in larger denominations and in other metals, this one being an alloy of 61% iridium, 10% tin and 26% lead (according to XRF testing). AU with tinges of luster and darker areas, a few minor nicks (mostly in rims). Pedigreed to the Coleccion Val y Mexia (stated on special NGC label that accompanies this piece).

Santiago, Chile, 1/2 decimo, 1892, NGC MS 66 ("top pop"). KM-137.3. Nearly blast-white with luster, no marks or wear, with strong die-clashing evident on both sides, tied with one other for finest known in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Copiapo, Chile, uniface 1 peso, (1859), inverted shield and Arabic 1, NGC MS 61. KM-2 var. Spartan design (struck during occupation of Copiapo in 1859 by Chilean revolutionary Pedro Leon Gallo Goyenechea) with upright star within incuse inverted shield above denomination .1.P within incuse irregular box, very lightly toned and mark-free (near top grade at NGC), with curiously raised diagonal at top-right. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Copiapo, Chile, uniface 1 peso, (1859), inverted shield and Arabic 1, NGC AU 55. KM-2 var. Nicely toned, especially toward edge, with much original luster, some minor marks, variety with shield pointing up but star pointing down, also with denomination as ".1.P" below the shield. Pedigreed to the Coleccion Val y Mexia (stated on special label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Copiapo, Chile, uniface 1 peso, (1859), shield and star inverted, Roman I in denomination, NGC AU 50. KM-2 var. Rainbow toned with only minor marks and wear, muted luster, scarcer variety with denomination as ".I.P" but also with off-center shield that is completely upside-down (both the star and the shield itself pointing toward the denomination), neither aspect noted by NGC. Pedigreed to the Coleccion Val y Mexia (stated on special label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Copiapo, Chile, uniface 50 centavos, (1859), star in relief inside wide shield, NGC AU 53. KM-1.2. Bold stamps with traces of toned-over luster outside the design, the varieties noted on label, struck during occupation of Copiapo in 1859 by Chilean revolutionary Pedro Leon Gallo Goyenechea. Pedigreed to the Coleccion Val y Mexia (stated on special label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Copiapo, Chile, 1 peso, 1865, NGC AU 55. KM-4. The raised fields fairly smooth and clean with minimal marks, darkly toned in the incuse design elements. It is interesting to note that NGC (and some catalogers) erroneously attribute this issue as a restrike due to a misreading of Medina's reference work Las Monedas Obsidionales de Chile (1919), in which he mentions someone (probably Medina himself) finding the dies for the 50 centavos and making "just a few" restrikes... but the pesos (which are more common) are original to 1865 and the Blockade of Puerto de Caldera in the war against Spain. Pedigreed to the Coleccion Val y Mexia (stated on special label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cartagena, Colombia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer E below mintmark RN to left. Restrepo-M45.3; S-C3; KM-3.4. 27.32 grams. Bold full cross and (slightly off-center) shield, with most of RN-E to left and denomination VIII inside PHIL- of king's name to right, lightly toned VF with parts of flan crude (as made), lacking a visible date but still rare as a type.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 2 reales, 1627, assayer not visible (P), quadrants of cross transposed, rare. Restrepo-M28; S-B4; KM-6.1; Cal-937. 6.77 grams. Off-center strike with 100% full date, choice full shield and cross-lions-castles, just lacking any visible mintmark, assayer or denomination to identify the exact variety from this first year of general production, attractively toned XF.

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/2 real, 1651, very rare (unlisted), NGC VF 30, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-M16.6; S-B6; KM-unl (8 for type); Cal-unl (Type 177). 2.04 grams. Choice example with full and well-centered monogram and cross-lions-castles (proper quadrants), also with full crown above the monogram and 1651 date in cross-side legend (not listed in Restrepo), contrastingly toned, a very detailed and instructive coin for the advanced researcher. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/2 real, Philip IV, NGC F 15. Restrepo-M16; KM-8. 1.84 grams. Full monogram with bottoms of all the letters of PHILIPVS visible, bold full cross (proper quadrants) with faint bottoms of digits of date (1650s), nicely toned. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/2 real, Charles II, no assayer, NGC VF 30, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-M54.2; KM-A8. 1.52 grams. Very bold full monogram with parts of king's name in legend, bold full cross (slightly off-center) with what appear to be sideways castles (but in proper quadrants) and most of HISPANIARVM in legend, contrastingly toned. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/4 real, Philip IV (style of 1649-65), NGC VF 20. Restrepo-M14.1; KM-unl; Cal-530. 1.20 grams. Choice full lion in complete circle within partial border of dots, full but cruder castle, toned on fields, scarce type-coin, tied with one other for finest in NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Popayan, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1786 SF, NGC MS 61 ("top pop"). Restrepo-73.38; Cal-2055; KM-50.2a; Fr-36. Flashy luster and choice bold strike but with marks and hairlines in obverse fields, tied with three others for finest known in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Popayan, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1807 JF, NGC MS 63 ("top pop"). Restrepo-98.36; Cal-1688; KM-62.2; Fr-52. Choice luster and frosty details, small area of die-rust at bottom right of shield and clear central flan-bulge on both sides, minimal hairlines, tied with two others for finest known in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1809 JF, date as 0/0 and 9/9/9, NGC MS 62. Restrepo-127.6a; Cal-1835; KM-66.1; Fr-60. Slightly grainy surfaces with muted luster, slight central weakness and die-crack on reverse, very clear date variety (not noted on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Popayan, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1818 FM, NGC MS 63 ("top pop"). Restrepo-128.31; Cal-1823; KM-66.2; Fr-61. Bold strike and full rims, highly lustrous and choice, the obverse fraught with die-polish lines and central adjustment marks, tied with two others for finest known in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Popayan, Colombia, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III (bust of Ferdinand VI), 1771/0 J. Restrepo-58.17; Cal-1625; KM-36.2; Fr-28. 6.74 grams. Lightly toned XF with faint central flan-bulge on obverse, no problems.

Bogota, Colombia, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1775 JJ, NGC MS 62, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-61.9; Cal-1692; KM-49.1; Fr-39. Muted luster, problem-free strike, light red toning all over. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, Ferdinand VI or Charles III, no date or mintmark or assayer (anepigraphic issue), pillar-style castle and lion (1756-1770), NGC MS 61. Restrepo-2.1. Bold strike with sunburst metal-flowlines to 100% complete rims (two tiny rim-splits, as made), brilliantly lustrous as from the same Bogota hoard that yielded the famous 1770 pillar dollars. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Pasto, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1822 O, neater design with one dot after CONST, NGC XF 45. Restrepo-115.2; KM-74; Cal-894. Choice example of this popular one-year type believed to have been struck by fleeing royalists using modified Popayan dies with CONST in legend (unique among colonial issues) in reference to the new Spanish Constitution of 1812, full details with toning all over (speckled in places), labeled as "top pop" under Ecuador by NGC but bettered by a pair of AU 50's under Colombia. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cartagena, Colombia, copper provisional 2 reales, 1813, NGC MS 61 Brown ("top pop"). Restrepo-136.2; KM-D1. Bold strike with much more detail than usual including nearly full CARTAGENA in legend but date a bit weak, traces of red toning over brown, tied with one other for finest known in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cartagena, Colombia, copper provisional 2 reales, 1814 with reversed 4, NGC VF 30 Brown. Restrepo-136.3; KM-D1. Uneven strike with much flatness but bold full date, dark toning around details. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cartagena, Colombia, copper provisional 1/2 real, 1812, NGC AU 55 Brown. Restrepo-131.2; KM-D2. Darkly toned, typically crude strike (and slightly oxidized surfaces) but almost all central details visible, including full date. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Popayan, Colombia, copper provisional 2 reales, 1813, NGC MS 63 Brown. Restrepo-116.1; KM-B2; Cal-907. Light copper color with traces of original luster, choice full rims, near top grade, scarce necessity issue struck by patriots in the royalist style. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cartagena, Colombia, copper "imitation cob" 1/2 real, "800" date (ca. 1815), rare, NGC Fine details / environmental damage. Restrepo-108.1; KM-unl; Cal-unl. Very crude strike with only part of the Philip monogram on obverse but full cross on reverse (Royalist issue) with some under-coin details visible as well, oxidized surfaces. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota (Cundinamarca), Colombia, 1 real, 1813 J.F, NGC VF 35. Restrepo-133.1; KM-F1. Desirable first date of the official issues of independent Colombia (specifically Cundinamarca), with typical new production flaws (off-center strike, central weakness and reverse-side lamination) but with no damage and full details, lightly toned over muted luster. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 2 reales, 1820 J.F, mintmark BA, dots in both legends, rare. Restrepo-unl (155.1); KM-C5. 4.24 grams. Partially crude strike with flatness in legends on both sides, bulge from extra metal at 2 o'clock on reverse, VG with scratches, desirable first date of REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA type. Note: This coin is a contemporary counterfeit as indicated by its exclusion in later works by Restrepo.

Bogota, Colombia (Cundinamarca), 2 reales, 1821 J.F, mintmark BA with dots below and to right, NGC VF 35. Restrepo-155.6; KM-C5. Choice full details with light rainbow toning, parts of rims slightly crude, looks higher grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, gold 1 peso, 1826 JF, 6 over slanted 6, PCGS AU 58. Restrepo-160.3a; Sed-1; KM-84; Fr-73. Bold strike with lovely deep rainbow toning around details, parts of rims weak, scarce. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, 1/2 real, 1834 R.S., NGC AU details / cleaned. Restrepo-150.3; KM-88.1. Bold details (slightly off-center, no rims) with traces of luster in centers but lightly oxidized peripheries. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1826 B.T.R., NGC VF 30. Restrepo-148.1; KM-85.1. Bold strike with full but oddly flat rims, toned around details, 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. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1830 RU, unique, Restrepo Plate. Restrepo-147.2 (this coin); KM-unl. 0.80 gram. Darkly toned obverse with fully detailed pomegranate and unique date ("one known" in Restrepo--this coin--within an already-rare six-year type), slightly off-center reverse with only a splash of brown toning, VF overall. Plate Coin on page 149 of Restrepo's Coins of Colombia (4th ed., 2012).

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1834 RU, NGC VF details / cleaned. Restrepo-147.7; KM-85.3. Bold but slightly crude details per the rare type (final date of type, which Restrepo calls scarce), with light rainbow toning on fields. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1836 R.S., NGC AU 55. Restrepo-146.8; KM-85.2; KM-85.2. A bit lightly struck but with full rims and luster under light-gray toning, unlisted variety with re-punched 8 and 6 in date, second finest in NGC census behind a single AU 58 (but with others in higher grade at PCGS). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, gold 1 peso, 1842 R.S., NGC MS 62. Restrepo-200.10; KM-93; Fr-77. Bold strike and rims, muted luster, dark sediment in letters. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, 10 reales, 1848, NGC MS 64. Restrepo-196.3; KM-107. Choice cartwheel luster and 100% full details (without the central weakness that plagues this type), parts of rims slightly crude (as made), spot of light toning near top on reverse, near top grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, 2 reales, 1848, NGC MS 65+, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-190.3; KM-105. Brilliant luster and choice full strike (including rims), exceptional quality, this and the next lot being the two highest-graded Colombian 2R of any period at NGC. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, 2 reales, 1849, NGC MS 66+, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-190.5; KM-105. Bright white cartwheel luster, choice strike and completely pristine, with faint trace of die-clashing on obverse, particularly noteworthy as the highest-grade Colombian 2R of any period and therefore important for the collector of "finest knowns." Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, 2 reales, 1850, NGC MS 64+. Restrepo-191.2; KM-109. Bright white luster and frosty details, parts of obverse rim slightly weak, second highest grade in NGC census behind a pair of MS 65's. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, 1/2 real, 1847 RS, NGC MS 68, finest known in the NGC census. Restrepo-177.18; KM-96.1. Bold details and nice luster, incomplete rims due to slightly off-center strike, exceptional grade awarded for the fact that there is not a single tiny mark or bit of wear at all, making this the single highest-graded Colombian 1/2 real of any period and therefore important for the collector of "finest knowns." Please use this link to verify the certification number

Popayan, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1849, NGC MS 63. Restrepo-175.1; KM-108.2. Choice full strike with very bold rims, flashy luster, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 65 (the Lissner specimen, which hammered for $1,100 in 2014). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, gold 20 pesos, 1869, NGC MS 62. Restrepo-337.5; KM-142.2. Choice strike for this popular type (largest gold coin of pre-modern Colombia), with muted luster, rich gold color with hint of red, tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, gold 10 pesos, 1867, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-333.2; KM-141.2. Typically crude rims and slightly rough surfaces (as made) but with muted luster, rich gold color, the finer of just two in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, gold 10 pesos, 1868, no stars on reverse, NGC AU details / cleaned. Restrepo-333.7; KM-141.2. Very bold strike and better surfaces than usual (albeit cleaned), two diagonal die-cracks at bottom of reverse, no-stars variety not noted by NGC. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, gold 10 pesos, 1871, NGC MS 62 ("top pop"). Restrepo-333.12; KM-141.2. Nice luster over granular surfaces (as made) with good full details but slightly crude rims, light yellow color, tied with one other for finest in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, gold 10 pesos, 1876/5, NGC MS 66. Restrepo-334.4; KM-141.4. Gorgeous luster and color (the legends draped in magenta hues), slightly grainy surfaces as made, a very close second to the top coin in the NGC census at MS 66+, which hammered for $5,750 in 2017 (Heritage). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, 1 peso, 1869, NGC AU 55. Restrepo-318.1; KM-154.2. Deep rainbow toning over luster, slightly crude rims (as made), tied with two others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 63. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Colombia (struck at the Paris Mint), silvered-bronze proof uniface obverse essai 1 peso, 1873, reeded edge, NGC PF 58. Restrepo-unl; KM-TS7. Somewhat darkly toned over muted luster with a few minor marks but no actual wear, oddly missing in Restrepo as uniface, incorrectly labeled by NGC as a reverse trial. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1872, NGC AU 53 ("top pop"). Restrepo-296.1; KM-153.3. Lightly rainbow toned over luster, the obverse with odd circular die-polish lines, tied with one other for finest in the NGC census (with just one finer at AU58 at PCGS). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1873, classic effigy, NGC UNC details / cleaned. Restrepo-296.2; KM-153.3. Attractive details and luster despite light surface hairlines from cleaning, labeled as "small bust" by NGC. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1875/4, fineness facing inward, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-297.4; KM-153.4. New design with bust engraved by Barre, the whole coin rather lustrous and choice but with granular obverse surface (as made), peripheral splash of bluish toning on reverse, the better of just two in the NGC census for this overdate (none finer at PCGS). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1875, fineness facing outward, small B inside O of ESTADOS, NGC AU details / rev cleaned. Restrepo-297.5; KM-153.4. Good strike (Barre bust) with very faint toning over luster, minimal hairlines, light marks under bust. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1876/5, NGC MS 64, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-297.6; KM-153.4. Excellent luster despite granular surfaces (as made), choice strike (Barre bust), incipient toning, apparently scarce (missing in Eldorado and none at PCGS) and undoubtedly the finest on record. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1877/4, large arms, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-298.1; KM-161.1. New design with larger arms on reverse and bust engraved by Wyon, attractively lustrous with light golden toning, just a couple minor carbon spots, none finer at PCGS. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1886/4, sharp-pointed 6, fineness 0.500/0.835, NGC AU details / cleaned. Restrepo-301.1; KM-161.2a. Choice strike with particularly bold bust, lightly polished surfaces with luster and incipient rainbow toning, variety labeled as "7 pointed stars" instead of specifying the design of the 6. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1886, four stars on reverse and accent on DECIMOS, fineness LEI 0.500/0.835, NGC AU details / cleaned. Restrepo-302.1; KM-161.2c. Luster around frosty details creating an almost cameo effect, the centers a bit weak, lightly toned, a rather decent example of this scarce variety (unfortunately labeled as "7 pointed stars" rather than specifying the desirable one-year presence of five-pointed stars on the reverse along with Wyon bust and LEI versus LEV). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, 2 decimos, 1872, classic effigy, rare, NGC VF 35. Restrepo-283.1; KM-155.2. Lightly toned over traces of muted luster, problem-free strike with new bust compared to earlier issues (unfortunately not noted on label, as this one-year type is rare). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Popayan, Colombia, 2 reales, 1880, fineness 0.835/0.900, rare anachronistic denomination. Restrepo-277.1: KM-162. 4.65 grams. Officially Colombia's final 2 reales, issued some 22 years after the next-latest 2 reales, reworked from 1862/48 dies, and one of the last coins ever struck at the Popayan mint. Bold VF with toning and black sediment around details, crude rims (as made), with over-punchings visible throughout except for the overdate, an interesting and desirable issue.

Medellin, Colombia, 20 centavos, 1886, very rare, NGC AU 58 ("top pop"). Restrepo-291.1; KM-178.3a. Frosty details with luster surrounding to make for a slight cameo effect, with faint greenish-gold toning, choice example of a key one-year type struck in 0.500 fineness (the only such coin of this denomination), reportedly six known, tied with one other for finest at NGC. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, 10 centavos, 1885, fineness 0.500/0.835, NGC AU details / obv cleaned. Restrepo-276.1; KM-175.2a. Light golden toning with rainbow tinges over muted luster, nice strike for the type but with interesting die-break at 1 o'clock on obverse. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, 10 centavos, 1886, GRA and three stars on reverse, NGC XF details / cleaned. Restrepo-276.4; KM-175.2 a. Deeply rainbow toned with darker patch at 11 o'clock on reverse, scarce semi-key issue. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, 1/2 decimo, 1868, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-257.1; KM-150.2. Good strike with full but crude rims, light toning over muted luster, the finer of just two at NGC (the other being MS 61), bettered only by an MS64 at PCGS (the Eldorado example, which hammered for $950 in Sedwick Auction 27). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, 1/2 decimo, 1870, extremely rare, NGC VF 20. Restrepo-257.3; KM-150.2a. Rich toning in rainbow colors (mostly magenta and blue), with even wear and no big problems, on par with two other VF's (among only three or four known) that hammered in recent years for as much as $6250 (Eldorado), an important key in the series. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, silver proof pattern 1/2 decimo, 1873, very rare, NGC Proof details / obv scratched. Restrepo-34 (p. 207). Bright and flashy with luster, lightly toned at rims, the obverse scratches light but evident, otherwise comparable to the Eldorado example in SP66 (misattributed to Restrepo-26, a much less rare type with just denomination on reverse) that hammered for $1,700 in 2018. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, 5 centavos, 1875, rare, NGC VF details / cleaned. Restrepo-265.1; KM-174a.2. Nice details with good luster for the grade, central flan-bulge on obverse (an aspect shared with the Nueva Granada Collection example we sold in Auction 29) and circumferential die-crack on reverse, a one-year type that is listed as very scarce in Restrepo. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, gold 5 pesos, 1928, NGC MS 66. Restrepo-455.7; Sed-54; KM-204. Frosty surfaces with strong luster throughout, a few light die-cracks and very minor bagmarks only. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1888, "Cocobola" bust, extremely rare, PCGS MS61, ex-Pat Johnson. Restrepo-405.2; KM-185. With light toning over muted luster and just a few minor marks, this coin is clearly superior to the VF30 example we hammered for $10,000 in Auction 27 (May 2020). Unfortunately PCGS misattributed the present piece to the Wyon-bust type (Restrepo-406.1), with only the aforementioned VF30 properly listed, while NGC does not differentiate between the two types in its census; it can be safely assumed the present example is one of the finest among the "five known" stated by Restrepo. The nickname "Cocobola" has an interesting origin: The area known as Panama, which after Independence became part of Colombia, often found itself in a state of revolt, and one of the worst was in March 1885, when the Colombian general Pedro Prestan led a revolution in the city of Colon against the regime of Colombian president Rafael Nunez, who was working toward a more centralized and authoritarian Colombian nation, culminating in the abrogation of the "Rionegro" Constitution of 1863 and the formation of the new Republic of Colombia in 1886, in no small part due to the influence and machinations of the First Lady, Soledad Roman. Prestan's revolt, ostensibly opposing the involvement of the United States of America in the conflict (the US's interest, of course, being the construction of a canal connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea), employed two Caribbean liberals, the Haitian Antoine Pautricelli and the Jamaican George Davis, to burn down the city of Colon. George Davis, later hanged for this crime, was better known as "Cocobolo." When the first new half dollars of the Republic of Colombia came out in 1887, using the same unpopular reduced fineness (50% silver) that had been ordered by Nunez in 1885, but also with the portrait of his wife, his opponents took the opportunity to mock the use of Soledad's portrait on the coins and recall the Panamanian revolt by nicknaming the coins "Cocobola" (feminized version of Cocobolo). Pedigreed to the Pat Johnson Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1888, classic effigy, NGC AU 55. Restrepo-400.2; KM-165. Fully detailed but somewhat lightly struck, with light rainbow toning over rather strong luster for the assigned grade, a few light marks on obverse, scarce final date of the two-year type with so-called classic effigy of Liberty, unfortunately not so attributed by NGC, whose label just says "PATRIA edge" (presumably the same type), there tied with one other for second finest known behind a single AU 58. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1889, "mulatta" head, fineness 0.500, rare, NGC XF 45. Restrepo-403.2; KM-166. Attractively rainbow toned around details, with a few small marks and partially crude rims (as made), the rarer final date of this two-year issue with distinctive effigy, one of just two at NGC (which only refers to its KM number, not its Colombian nickname, for obvious reasons). Please use this link to verify the certification number Note: printed version of the catalog shows the incorrect photo.

Medellin, Colombia, copper pattern 5 decimos, 1889, rare, Restrepo Plate. Restrepo-24 (p. 253, this coin). 9.70 grams. Chocolate-brown XF with minor marks, crude rims (mostly due to slightly off-center strike), same design as the "mulatta" head type per Restrepo 404 but without the flowers in the legends and fineness stated as 0.835, missing in Eldorado. Plate Coin on page 253 of Restrepo's Coins of Colombia (4th ed., 2012).

Medellin, Colombia, copper pattern 5 decimos, 1889, doubled lettering and date, rare. Restrepo-24 var (p. 253). 9.83 grams. A second example of this rare pattern (missing in Eldorado) but with the date and lettering doubled on the die (perhaps a later test), lighter in color and slightly higher grade (AU, also with crude rims) but with light scratches on obverse and traces of verdigris.

Bogota, Colombia, copper-nickel 10 pesos papel moneda, Lazareto, 1907, wide bow, rare. Restrepo-376.2. 9.75 grams. XF or better but with porous surfaces (as made), deeply toned (especially around the details), rare variety with wide bow in ribbon at bottom of reverse, scarce one-year issue specially struck for three, government-sponsored leprosaria known as Lazaretos (Agua de Dios, Cano de Lord and Contratacion).

Costa Rica (Central American Republic), gold 1/2 escudo, 1847 JB, NGC MS 62. KM-13.2; Fr-5. Bold details with good luster, full rims, just a few leaves flat. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Costa Rica, 8 reales, circular hole-punch and Carrillo "star" countermark (Type I, 1841-42) on a Lima, Peru, 8 reales, 1836 MT, very rare, PCGS VG8, c/m VF details. KM-24. With ample but even wear, darkly toned around details, the countermark full, this is a rather competent example of a very rare and typically heavily circulated issue (named for dictator Braulio Carrillo Colina), with blatant hole where a plug was removed to pay the fee for the coin's countermarking, after being test-punched below and to the left of the Y. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Costa Rica, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree counterstamp (Type III, 1845) on a Madrid, Spain, bust 2 reales, Charles IV, 1801 FA, PCGS Good details / cleaned, c/m Fine detail. KM-37. Crudely worn host yet with full Madrid mintmark and barely visible date, the counterstamp similarly incomplete but clear, partially toned. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Costa Rica, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree counterstamp (Type III, 1845) on a Madrid, Spain, bust 2 reales, Charles IV, 1808 AI, PCGS VF 20, c/m VF detail. KM-37. Bold full countermark and host-coin details enhanced by contrasting toning, small edge-split emanating from the counterstamp. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Costa Rica, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree counterstamp (Type III, 1845) on a Cuba (Trinidad / Santiago / Principe) 2 reales lattice countermark (1841) on a Seville, Spain, bust 2 reales, Charles IV, 1808 CN. KM-44. 5.40 grams. Bold host date and mintmark and assayer but centrally weak and with crude reverse surface (yet with full tree of counterstamp), bold lattice, lightly rainbow-toned VG overall.

Costa Rica, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree counterstamp (Type III, 1845) on a Madrid, Spain, bust 4 reales de vellon, Joseph Napoleon, 1810 AI, PCGS AG details / tooled, c/s Good detail. KM-40. Very worn host but with clear date and nearly full counterstamp, lots of scratches on obverse, nicely toned all over. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Costa Rica, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree counterstamp (Type III, 1845) on a Madrid, Spain, bust 4 reales de vellon, Ferdinand VII, 1822 SR. KM-43. 5.71 grams. AVF counterstamp (nearly full) on an About Fine host with clear date, mintmark, assayer and denomination, lightly toned, with small hole at top. Note: According to researcher Josué Sánchez Chaves, the period between 1821-23 is characterized by a scarcity of hosts for counterstamping, as foreign coins were barely circulating with Spanish legends, making them very rare. Only a handful of pieces are known to exist.

Costa Rica, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree counterstamp (Type III, 1845) on a Seville, Spain, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1826 JB. KM-42. 5.61 grams. Counterstamp and host both Fine, the latter with bold full date and all reverse-side elements clear, toned around details.

Costa Rica, 1 real, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type IV) on a Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, date and assayer not visible, PCGS VF30. KM-47. 3.29 grams. Nearly full counterstamp with contrasting toning in crevices, the host practically slick but with nearly full cross within the reverse of the counterstamp. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Costa Rica, lion counterstamp (Type VI, 1849-57) on a Central American Republic gold 1 escudo, 1844 M, PCGS VF 35, c/m VF detail. KM-84. Bold counterstamp, the host with bold legends, all with nicely contrasting sediment and toning, light marks below F in legend. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Costa Rica, 50 centavos, "lion" counterstamp (Type VII, 1889 CB), on a Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1885, NGC AU 53, c/s AU strong. KM-135.2. Choice full counterstamp, the host faintly lustrous, with nice light toning all over. (Note the KM number in the printed catalog is in error.) Please use this link to verify the certification number

Costa Rica, 50 centavos, "lion" counterstamp (Type VII, 1889 CB), on a Bogota, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1884, NGC AU 55, c/s UNC strong. KM-134. Choice bold counterstamp, the host lightly toned and only minimally lustrous with just a few light marks. (Note the printed catalog states the host is 5D Medellin 1886 in error.) Please use this link to verify the certification number

Costa Rica, gold 2 escudos, 1854 JB, NGC AU 55. KM-99; Fr-8. Satin-smooth fields with luster and faint hairlines, lovely red toning around details, the standing native typically weak in center. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Costa Rica, gold 1/2 escudo, 1850 JB, PCGS MS61. KM-97; Fr-10. First date of type, choice bold strike with bright luster, typical concavity that imparts a lacuna on the arms corresponding to the native on the other side (less weak than usual), light yellow color. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Costa Rica, gold 10 pesos, 1870 GW, PCGS AU58, finest known in PCGS census. KM-115; Fr-11. Bold details and full rims, lustrous fields with faint surface hairlines, slight die-clash on reverse, finest at PCGS but with several at same or higher grade at NGC. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Costa Rica, gold 10 pesos, 1870 GW, NGC AU 55. KM-115; Fr-11. Bright yellow color with some luster, full rims but central details a trifle weak and with slightly crude surfaces (as made). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Costa Rica, 50 centimos, 1917 GCR, extremely rare, NGC MS 63. KM-150. The knowledge of Costa Rican numismatics is quite advanced when compared to its neighbors in Central America, and key rarities of all series have been well known since the mid-20th century. Among these, the uncountermarked silver 50 centimos dated 1917 GCR is the pinnacle, due to its extreme rarity of just ten examples known having been incontrovertibly established since 1923. To quote Henry Christensen's transcription of a letter about this rarity by Carlos Echeverria, former Director of the Mint of Costa Rica (also transcribed in the works of Raul Gurdian and Jorge Murillo), when describing the ex-Lines-Stuart example (Christensen auction of May 1984, lot 380): "Of the legally issued rare coins of Costa Rica, certainly the .500 Fine 50 Centimos of 1917 stands in first place since it is known with certainty just how many exist without the 'UN COLON' and '1923' countermarks struck under law No. 93 of July 10, 1923. At the time of countermarking, all but 10 examples of the 1917 50 Centimos were restruck, these 10 pieces being held aside and replaced by other coins." Of these ten coins, we think this is the finest extant, superior in eye appeal to the aforementioned Lines-Stuart coin (also NGC MS 63), and with uninterrupted original bloom in basically unmarked fields sprinkled with light toning in hues of gold and blue. Without a doubt, this is a numismatic gem for the most advanced collectors. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuba, 1 peso, long-and-thin key incuse countermark (1872-77) on a Mexico City, Mexico, 1 peso, 1872 M, PCGS XF40. KM-R7. Bold and complete countermark near center of balance-scale side of well-struck host with much luster around details but some high-point wear, very lightly toned. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuba, 50 centavos, long-and-thin key incuse countermark (1872-77) on a Guanajuato, Mexico, 50 centavos, 1872 S, PCGS XF40. KM-R5.1. Nearly full countermark just above center of eagle side of host, which displays a splashy deep red-gold toning all over. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuba, 25 centavos, short-and-thick key incuse countermark (1872-77) on a Guanajuato, Mexico, cap-and-rays 2 reales, 1847 PM, PCGS VG8. KM-R1. Very bold full countermark near center of eagle side of fairly worn host with light toning all over but particularly in the countermark itself. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuba, 25 centavos, long-and-thin key incuse countermark (1872-77) on a Guanajuato, Mexico, cap-and-rays 2 reales, 1852 PF, PCGS AG3. KM-R1. The countermark very bold and full with dark toning inside, punched just below center of cap-and-rays side of a well-worn host with even, medium toning, the date and mintmark barely visible. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia Mint), gold 5 pesos, 1915, Jose Marti, NGC MS 64. KM-19. Typical satin surfaces with cartwheel luster and minimal tiny bagmarks. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuba (struck at the Gorham Mint), "souvenir" peso, 1897, Type II (star below baseline of 97), NGC MS 66 ("top pop"). KM-XM2. Gorgeous light toning (mostly green and red) over strong luster, minimal tiny bagmarks on bust only, tied with one other for finest in NGC census (none higher at PCGS). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuba (struck at the Gorham Mint), "souvenir" peso, 1897, Type II (star below baseline of 97), NGC MS 61. KM-XM2. Frosty white with muted luster on satin surfaces, no toning, some bagmarks (including a long one in center of bust). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia Mint), proof 20 centavos, 1915, coarse reeding, very rare, NGC PF 63. KM-13.1. Light gold color over flashy proof surfaces with just a couple matte areas (one on each side), a very rare issue in Proof (mintage of 125 pieces). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia mint), proof 20 centavos, 1916, very rare, NGC PF 64 Cameo. KM-13.2. Choice mirror fields with virtually no marks save for a few wispy polish lines on reverse, very light golden toning, only 50 made in Proof in this year. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia Mint), peso ("ABC peso"), 1935, ANACS MS 62. KM-22. Slightly subdued luster with minimal bagmarks, incipient rainbow toning at rims.

Cuba, proof silver peso, 1970, Ernesto Che Guevara, NGC PF 62 Ultra Cameo. KM-X31a. Very three-dimensional design and execution, with faint polish lines in fields plus a few tiny carbon spots but no marks at all. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuba, silver proof piefort 10 pesos, 1990, Eleventh Pan American Games (Havana, 1991) - Baseball, NGC PF 67 Ultra Cameo. KM-P39. Nearly unblemished surfaces with violet toning at obverse rim, very rare in piefort (only 100 struck). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuba, silver proof piefort 10 pesos, 1993, Bolivar and Marti, arms with plain field, NGC PF 67 Ultra Cameo. KM-P55. Choice cameo contrast with near-perfect surfaces, violet toning at rims. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuba, silver proof piefort 10 pesos, 1993, Bolivar and Marti, arms with striped field, NGC PF 67 Ultra Cameo. KM-P55. Light violet toning in peripheries but also a hint of cloudiness on reverse, tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single PF 69. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Curacao (British occupation), 3 reaals, five-petal roseace countermark (1815) on a 1/5 cut of a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales. KM-13. 4.46 grams. Bold and deep countermark with impacted sediment, part of mintmark and first assayer F visible on toned host. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Dominican Republic, proof half peso, 1937, rare, NGC PF 63, ex-Rudman. KM-21. Some wispy hairlines and bagmarks but still rather reflective and well struck (no toning). Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Coin Cabinet (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Dominican Republic, proof silver 200 pesos (off-metal strike), 1977, 100th anniversary of the discovery of Columbus' grave, reeded edge, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-X2a. Near-perfect surfaces, no toning or marks, tied with one other for finest in NGC census, a non-circulating medallic coinage struck in five different metals (platinum, gold, silver, bronze and aluminum, 1 oz each, all with the same denomination), this silver example from a mintage of just 40 pieces. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Dominican Republic, proof silver piefort 100 pesos (off-metal strike), 1980, Enriquillo / pillar dollar reverse, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo, finest and only example in NGC census. cf KM-X3a. A fantasy coin issue denominated in "100 pesos oro") but struck in silver, bronze and aluminum as well, each 1 oz except for the pieforts like this one (mintage unknown), which is the first we have seen with the pillar dollar reverse, virtually flawless, no toning. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Dominican Republic, proof silver 100 pesos (off-metal strike), 1980, Enriquillo / Santo Domingo pillars reverse, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KM-X3a. From an estimated mintage of 40 pieces in silver (also done in gold, bronze and aluminum, each 1 oz and denominated as "100 pesos oro"), no toning but just a few faint carbon spots away from perfection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Dominican Republic, proof piefort silver 100 pesos (off-metal strike), 1983, human rights, with obverse lamination error, NGC Mint Error PF 69 Ultra Cameo. cf KM-X4.1. Virtually perfect in condition but with light and long lamination meandering around DOMINICAN, from a small issue in gold in silver (both denominated as 100 pesos), the non-piefort silver mintage estimated at just twelve coins. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Quito, Ecuador (under Gran Colombia), gold 1 escudo, 1833 GJ, NGC AU 53+. Seppa/Anderson-74; Sed-1; KM-15; Fr-2. Broad flan with thick but mostly flat rims, choice rainbow toning (mostly red) around details, minimal luster but rather attractive, hence the odd and seldom-seen grade, popular type struck during the brief period when Ecuador was part of Gran Colombia (hence its inclusion in the Sedwick reference). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Quito, Ecuador, gold 4 escudos, 1837 FP, NGC XF 40. Seppa/Anderson-81; KM-19; Fr-4. Somewhat softly struck interiors and with lamination flaw in center of reverse, full rims, very lightly toned in legends. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Quito, Ecuador, 4 reales, 1841 MV, PCGS AU 53. Seppa/Anderson-59; KM-24. Luster around details, with light rainbow toning in legends, the mountains somewhat softly struck. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Quito, Ecuador, 4 reales, 1842 MV, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census. Seppa/Anderson-60; KM-24. Choice bold strike (albeit with slightly crude rims), good luster with light steely toning, minor marks and spots of black sediment but virtually no wear. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Quito, Ecuador, 4 reales, 1857 GJ, eight pearls variety, NGC AU 50. Seppa/Anderson-65; KM-16. An apparently unpublished variant (probably rare, not noted on label) with clasp below hair made of eight dots ("pearls"), nice strike and luster for the assigned grade (compares favorably to AU 53s we've seen), with light orange toning at rims. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Quito, Ecuador, 2 reales, 1835 GJ, NGC AU 50. Seppa/Anderson-39; KM-14. Good luster for the grade, with very light rainbow toning, good strike but somewhat weak in places at rims. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Quito, Ecuador, 2 reales, 1836 FP, NGC AU 53. Seppa/Anderson-41; KM-18. Light gray toning over muted luster, overall well struck but with one weak area in legends (both sides), nearly full rims. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Quito, Ecuador, 2 reales, 1837 FP, transposed legends, rare, NGC AU 53, finest known in NGC census, ex-Lissner, ex-Wolfson. Seppa/Anderson-49; KM-21. Good strike with nearly full rims, traces of luster around details, but what really hits you are the big splashes of coppery toning, the coin described in Lissner (when it was AU 50) as " only coin of this KM number ever graded by NGC" but now at the top of nine entries for this date (still the only listing for KM-21, with obverse legend on reverse and vice versa). Pedigreed to the R.L. Lissner Collection (stated on label, St. James's / CNG / Teller auction of August 2014, lot 1633), and to the Floyd E. Wolfson Collection (Superior auction of June 1975, lot 2062). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Quito, Ecuador, 2 reales, 1848/7 GJ, NGC AU 58 ("top pop"). Seppa/Anderson-52; KM-33. Choice bold strike with full rims, lightly golden toned over subdued luster, tied with two others for finest in NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Quito, Ecuador, 2 reales, 1849 GJ, NGC AU 50. Seppa/Anderson-53; KM-33. Satin-smooth fields with nice luster for the grade graced with golden toning tinged with magenta and green, incomplete rims but choice bold strike. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Quito, Ecuador, 2 reales, 1850 GJ, NGC MS 61, finest known in NGC census. Seppa/Anderson-54; KM-33. Choice full luster and frosty details, parts of rims crude (as made), looks like higher grade but with perhaps a few too many hairlines. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Quito, Ecuador, 2 reales, 1851 GJ, NGC AU 55, finest known in NGC census. Seppa/Anderson-55; KM-55. Lovely light toning (mostly amber tinged with green and magenta) over lustrous surfaces but with some high-point wear, arcuate die-crack below REPUBLICA. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Quito, Ecuador, 1 real, 1836 GJ, rare assayer, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census. Seppa/Anderson-28; KM-16. Frosty and lustrous but slightly weakly struck in centers (interpreted as wear), the rims particularly bold. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Quito, Ecuador, 1 real, 1840 MV, PCGS AU 50. Seppa/Anderson-33; KM-17. Prooflike luster in legends but interiors with softly struck high-points and very light wear. Please use this link to verify the certification number Note: the printed catalog states "NGC AU 50" in error.

Quito, Ecuador, 1/2 real, 1838 ST, NGC MS 62. Seppa/Anderson-19; KM-22. Very lightly toned over luster, slightly crude above the sun but otherwise well struck and with full rims. Please use this link to verify the certification number

San Salvador, El Salvador (under Spanish Guatemala), silver 2 reales-sized proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1808 PGA, NGC VF 30. Fonrobert-unl; Herrera-74; Medina-376; Grove-F176; KM-XM3. Obverse with bust of Ferdinand with initials P.G.A. below inside legend *A.FERNANDO.VII.ANO.1.DE SU REINA* .1808.; reverse with volcano above *1808* inside ornate border and legend * PROCLAMADO EN LA.N.C.DE S.SALUADOR.EN GUATEM. Attractively gray-toned with arc of rainbow colors behind head, a few minor flan-flaws near centers. Please use this link to verify the certification number

San Salvador, El Salvador (under Spanish Guatemala), silver 1 real-sized proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1808, NGC XF 45. Fonrobert-7464; Herrera-76; Medina-378; Grove-F179; KM-XM2. Obverse with bust of Ferdinand inside legend FERNANDO.VII.REY.DE.ESP.E.IN / DIAS.* .; reverse with volcano above *1808* inside border of dots and legend PROCLAMADO.EN.S.SALVADOR.DE.G . Deeply rainbow toned over subtle luster, choice strike with full rims and no problems. Please use this link to verify the certification number

El Salvador, 2 reales, 1839 volcano countermark (Type III, 1840) on a Lima, Peru, 2 reales, 1827 JM, rare, NGC Fine details / whizzed, c/s XF standard. KM-36. Choice full countermark with clear date to right of Liberty on deeply gold-toned host with nearly full rims despite slightly off-center strike, rare and popular issue ordered in 1840 to drive out post-1835 reduced-fineness Peruvian coins. Please use this link to verify the certification number

El Salvador, copper proof 50 centavos (off-metal trial), 1894-CAM, very rare, NGC Proof details / environmental damage. KM-Pn12. Dark brown with black oxidation here and there, an interesting off-metal trial in medal alignment with reeded edge, first we have encountered in this denomination. Please use this link to verify the certification number

France (Paris mint), gold 1/2 louis d'or au bandeau, Louis XV, 1768-A, rare, NGC XF details / plugged, finest and only example in NGC census. KM-517.1; Gad-330 (R3); Dup-1644; L4L-493 (R4); Fr-465. Very scarce date, the details all bold but slightly crude in execution and preservation, with a plug so irregular that we suspect it might have been related to weight-regulation and not just suspension as a pendant. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Siege of Antwerp (Anvers, under France), copper 10 centimes, Louis XVIII, 1814-R, wide LL, PCGS MS63BN, finest known in PCGS census. Gad-194b; KM-7.2. Light copper color (far from just "brown") with bold full details surrounded by luster, an interesting siege issue struck with Louis monogram (others have an N for Napoleon) at the Naval Arsenal using melted-down bronze cannons captured by French forces in Antwerp while under siege by Sixth Coalition forces. Please use this link to verify the certification number

France (Paris mint), copper essai 5 francs, 1848, NGC MS 62 BN, finest and only example in the NGC census. Mazard-1285 (obv) / 1265 (rev). Choice prooflike surfaces in even copper color overlain with beautiful peacock toning, a scarce muling of obverse and reverse designs from a prolific series of essais in 1848. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Hesse-Cassel (German States), taler, Wilhelm V, 1637 LH, NGC AU 53. Dav-6762; KM-162.5. Attractive rich toning, minimal marks and high-point wear but no luster, an ever-popular issue with reverse design showing a willow tree being blown over in a storm below heavenly rays containing the Hebrew word for Jehovah, all within legend IEHOVAH VOLENTE HUMILIS LEVABOR ("Jehovah values his humble servants"). The NGC label mistakenly attributes this piece to Dav-6755 (for the date 1636). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Saxony (German States), taler, Friedrich August III, 1776 EDC, NGC AU 58. Dav-2690; KM-992.1. Bold strike with light toning, luster on reverse and in obverse legend (the rest of the obverse matte and light steel-gray in color), popular date for U.S. collectors, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 63. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Saxony-Albertine (German States), taler, August, 1576 HB, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. Dav-9798; KM-MB208. Choice luster and sharp full details (a notoriously busy design) with only very light toning and a minimum of marks, rare grade for this period in general. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Great Britain (London, England), crown, George II, 1746, with LIMA below bust, NGC MS 62. Sp-3689; KM-585.3. Bold strike with somewhat three-dimensional details graced with good luster and colorful light toning ranging from red-gold in centers to purplish at rims, a very desirable grade for a highly popular issue (this being the largest silver coin) with LIMA below the king's bust to denote manufacture from Peruvian treasure captured from the French ships Louis Erasmus and Marquis d'Antin by British Captains Morecock and Talbot on their privateer ships Duke and Prince Frederick in the North Atlantic (not, as commonly told, related to Commodore Anson's successes in the Pacific). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Great Britain (London, England), gold guinea, George III, 1773. Sp-3727; KM-600. 8.31 grams. Problem-free VF in rich gold color, popular type.

Great Britain, dollar, octagonal George III countermark (ca. 1804) on obverse of a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1796 FM, PCGS AU 55, c/m AU details. Sp-3766; KM-565. Full and well-detailed countermark on a faintly lustrous host with trace of rainbow toning, full rims, light old mark in front of face but otherwise a choice example of a popular type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Great Britain, proof 2 shillings (florin), Victoria (Jubilee head), 1887, Roman I in date, NGC PF 62 Cameo. Sp-3925; KM-762. Choice details with only wispy hairlines and incipient toning on rims, from a mintage of just 1,084 pieces in Proof. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1733 (J), rare. JP-2R1b; KM-4; Cal-unl. 6.55 grams. Full crown and globes and waves above choice full date, off-center shield with full denomination 2 to right, contrastingly toned Fine with no hole.

Guatemala, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1778 P, extremely rare, NGC XF 40, finest and only example in NGC census. JP-1E29; KM-37; Cal-1321; Fr-13. Guatemalan colonial gold is all very rare and highly sought, struck only in certain years and in very low quantities. For this specific type (Charles III standard-bust 1 escudo), the only dates are 1778, 1781, 1783 and 1785, all extremely rare with no more than three or four examples known of each. To acquire an NGC-finest of any date of the type is an almost once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Slightly off-center obverse but well-centered reverse, a few light hairlines on bust but overall choice. Please use this link to verify the certification number Note: The originally posted photo was for a different coin. Note: The originally posted photo (in printed catalog) was for a different coin.

Guatemala, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1801/797 M, very rare, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census, ex-Rudman. JP-1E37; KM-55; Cal-1080; Fr-21. As mentioned above, any Guatemalan colonial gold coin is a great find, and for this type (Charles IV standard-bust 1 escudo) only three dates are known to exist, 1794, 1797 and 1801/797, the last with a confirmed population of no more than five to seven examples. Another NGC-finest and in extremely choice quality with very bold details, satin-smooth fields, and strong luster, just parts of the rims off the flan due to inexact centering, no trace of overdate (and not labeled as an overdate) but known to have been struck from 1797 dies. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Coin Cabinet (stated on label) (with his original tag). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII, 1817 M, NGC MS 63 ("top pop"), ex-Rudman. JP-1E40; KM-74; Cal-1495; ; Fr-25. Rare like any Guatemala colonial gold, this date effectively a one-year type, perfectly struck with choice full rims and strong luster, tied with two others for finest at NGC (among 17 entries). Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Coin Cabinet (stated on label) (with his original tag). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala (struck in Mexico City), silver 8 reales-sized proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1809, Los Indios, NGC MS 60, rare. Herrera-21; Medina-303; Grove-F66a; JP-MedC7a. 41mm Obverse with laureate bust of king over a pedestal with friar kneeling at left under legend VIVA . FERNANDO . VII . REY . DE . ESP . E . IND . with ANO DE 1809 . in exergue; reverse with A LA FIEL / GENEROSIDAD / DE LOS INDIOS / DEL REYNO DE / GUATEMA *. The statement of "Los Indios" on this medal refers to its striking for the Guatemalan Indian chiefs who were loyal to the Spanish crown, ironically using their own silver in the process. Slightly crude edge (as made), otherwise just what you should expect from MS 60: no wear, no hairlines, but very little flashiness. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1819 M, NGC AU 55. JP-8R88; KM-69; Cal-1234. Light luster and trace of colorful toning at top, a few marks but minimal wear. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, bust 2 reales, Charles IV, 1795 M, NGC MS 63 ("top pop"). JP-2R60b; KM-51; Cal-553. Frosty and lustrous, with choice full details and nearly complete rims, tied with two others for finest in the NGC census if you don't count one more rated as prooflike (MS 64). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, bust 2 reales, Charles IV, 1797 M, with I-fleur-I countermark (U.S. silversmith?) on bust, ex-Burzio (plate). JP-2R62; KM-51; Cal-555. 6.42 grams. A toned VG coin (rim-bump at 2 o'clock) with bold VF countermark that Burzio referred to as "two columns flanking a figure," which can be more accurately described as a fleur between two capital letters I within a shaped indent, in the flavor of a U.S. silversmith mark but without any solid reference (unknown why Burzio singled it out). Plate Coin 80 on plate xiii of Burzio's Diccionario de la Moneda Hispanoamericana (1958), also described on page 85 of Volume I.

Guatemala (struck in Mexico City), 2 reales proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1808, 284th anniversary of the founding of Guatemala City, by P. Garciaguirre, rare, NGC VF details / plugged. JP-Med20a; Herrera-13; Medina-293; Grove-F56. Choice peacock toning consisting of rings of blue and purple, good strike with nearly complete rims, expertly repaired hole at top, struck for the city of Guatemala for "284 years of loyalty" to the Crown (listed under Mexico at NGC), with denomination 2-R clearly stated in the design. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala (struck in Mexico City), silver 2 reales-sized proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1812, Spanish Constitution, NGC MS 63. JP-MedC9a; Fonrobert-7195; Medina-68; Prober-210; Grove-F67a. 26mm. Obverse with Constitution (book) inside legend * POR LA CONSTITUCION POLITICA DE LAS ESPANAS.; reverse with city arms inside legend * LA CIUD . DE GUATEM . 24 . DE SEPT . DE 1812. A scarce medal issued to celebrate the Spanish Constitution, published in Cadiz in 1812, this example with brilliant luster and a hint of purplish toning on part of rim, adjustment marks in center as made, listed under Mexico at NGC without census information (but finest example we have seen). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Santa Ana Grande (El Salvador), Guatemala, 1 real proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1808, NGC VF 30. JP-Med39; Herrera-77; Medina-380; Grove-F154. Good strike except for incomplete rims, faintly lustrous, with light toning (golden in center, purplish in peripheries), scarce medal struck in Nueva Guatemala for the city of Santa Ana in present-day El Salvador. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, bust 1 real, 1811 M, NGC MS 62, ex-Christensen. JP-1R76; KM-66; Cal-551. Even, low-contrast toning over muted luster, slightly soft and off-center strike with light adjustment marks in centers, choice grade for this scarce date. With old Henry Christensen tag (original). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII, 1820 M, NGC MS 62, ex-Johnson. JP-1R85; KM-66; Cal-560. Sharp bold strike with brilliant luster, incipient toning at full rims, the surfaces very slightly grainy (as made). Pedigreed to the Ray Johnson Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, bust 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII, 1820 M, NGC MS 65, ex-Johnson. JP-MR85; KM-65; Cal-341. Superb luster and sharp strike with hint of surface granularity (as made), choice grade for a 1/2 real, even if from a hoard (second highest grade in NGC census behind a single MS 67). Pedigreed to the Ray Johnson Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala (Central American Republic), 1/4 real, 1837, NGC MS 68 ("top pop"). KM-1. Bold, complete and frosty details with mirrored fields behind, faint trace of golden toning, slabbed over 20 years ago (old label) but still tied with four others for finest known in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala (Central American Republic), 1/4 real, 1840/30, NGC MS 68 ("top pop"). KM-1. Choice rainbow toning over lustrous surfaces, fully detailed strike, tied with three others for finest known in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala (Central American Republic), 1/4 real, 1844, NGC MS 67 ("top pop"). KM-1. Superb strike with bright and flashy luster (no toning), tied with nine others for finest known in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, 8 reales, sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on cross side of a Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1659 E. KM-95. 26.73 grams. Round and almost Royal-like host with full but somewhat flat interior details and some legend including full PHILIPPVS, very deep full countermark (VF) on right arm of cross with hole at edge beyond, About Fine with toning all over.

Guatemala, 4 reales, sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839) on pillars side of a Guatemala cob 4 reales 1748 J. KM-87.2. 12.90 grams. Very deep full countermark (VF) nearly aligned with left globe above full waves and nearly full date (holed at the 8), full assayer on other side, lightly toned VG.

Guatemala, 1 peso, "1/2 real" counterstamp of 1894 on a Lima, Peru, 1 sol, 1865 YB, NGC XF 45, c/s AU standard. KM-224. Early host date, no toning, minor flan-flaw inside LA of legend. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, 1 peso, "1/2 real" counterstamp of 1894 on a Lima, Peru, 1 sol, 1866 YB, NGC AU 53, c/s AU standard. KM-224. Minimal wear and faint luster (no toning), the full counterstamp slightly crude, early host date. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, 1 peso, "1/2 real" counterstamp of 1894 on a Lima, Peru, 1 sol, 1872 YJ, NGC XF 45, c/s AU strong. KM-224. Attractively purple-toned, with good full details on both the coin and the counterstamp. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, gold 20 pesos, 1869 R, Carrera, NGC MS 62. KM-194; Fr-38. Typical luster and light bagmarks for the assigned grade (near the top of the census), popular single-date issue of the largest gold coin of pre-modern Guatemala. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, gold 16 pesos, 1869 R, Carrera, NGC AU 58. KM-188; Fr-39. Choice mirrorlike luster and faint reddish toning, with typical bagmarks but also light surface hairlines for the net grade. It is interesting to note that this series issued a base-8 denomination system (4-8-16 pesos) concurrently with a base-10 system (5-10-20 pesos), the former not just in smaller weights but also in lower fineness (0.875 versus 0.900). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, gold 10 pesos, 1869 R, Carrera, NGC MS 62. KM-193; Fr-40. 16.17 grams. Typical luster and light bagmarks for the assigned grade, tied with nine others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 63. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, gold 5 pesos, 1869 R, Carrera, NGC MS 63. KM-191; Fr-42. 8.06 grams. Brilliant luster, minor bagmarks, light yellow-gold color, second highest grade in NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala gold 4 pesos, 1869 R, Carrera, NGC MS 61. KM-187; Fr-43. 6.73 grams. Choice Mint State luster with faint surface hairlines, superb strike. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, silver 1 real-sized proclamation medal, 1851, Constitution, NGC AU 58. Fonrobert-7237. Obverse with REPUBLICA / DE GUATEM* around arms; reverse with CONST. JURADA EN 9 DE NOV. DE 851* around radiate open book. Deeply toned over luster with traces of high-point wear, slightly off-center strike, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 63. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Haiti, 100 centimes, An 26 (1829), Boyer, PCGS MS63 ("top pop"), ex-Pat Johnson. KM-A23. Bold strike with fully detailed bust but slightly weak center on reverse, complete circular die-crack through bottom of obverse legend, nice luster and incipient golden toning, tied with one other for finest known in the PCGS census. Pedigreed to the Pat Johnson Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Truxillo, Honduras, 2 reales proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII, 1808, NGC VF 35. Grove-F194; KM-2. Deep purple toning with faint trace of luster, typically slightly weak in center of reverse. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Tegucigalpa, Honduras, provisional "imitation cob" 2 reales, 1823-PMPY, with quadrants of cross transposed and retrograde lions, trefoils above pillars, rare, NGC AU 55 ("top pop"). KM-15.1; Cal-977. 6.22 grams. Full pillars with trefoil tops and clear date at bottom, full cross with clear retrograde lions and castles and partial second date below, choice grade with nice even toning, tied with one other for finest in NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Comayagua, Honduras, "imitation cob" 1/2 real, 1824, NGC AU details / damaged, rare, ex-Richard Stuart (special label). KM-7.1; Cal-470 (under Tegucigalpa). 1.21 grams. Choice full "PHVS" monogram with top half of date below and small dig in center, off-center cross with colorful toning, hint of muted luster. Pedigreed to the Richard Stuart Collection (Sedwick Auction 24, lot 1116). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Honduras, gold 1 peso, 1888, PCGS AU55. KM-56; Fr-7. Good strike for the type with much luster for the assigned grade, light yellow-gold color, first date of type, all the dates of which have relatively low mintage figures. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Martinique, 3 escalins, no date (1797), cut from a bust 8 reales of Charles IV, PCGS XF40. KM-26; Pridmore-1. 5.61 grams. A perfect quarter-cut with scalloped sides from the top-left half (as viewed from the obverse) of a bust 8R with full ordinal IIII visible but no other diagnostics, choice even toning, second highest grade in PCGS census for this scarce and desirable type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Philip V, 1743 MF, NGC MS 62. Cal-2247; KM-148; Fr-8. Prooflike luster and frosty details with a modicum of tiny marks (looks like MS 64 without magnification), also parts of rims slightly crude (as made), impressively flashy and a scarce and ever-popular type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1788 FM (initials facing rim), NGC AU 55. Cal-2000; KM-156.1a; Fr-33. Broad flan with full rims, good luster for the assigned grade, slightly weakly struck in centers. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1805 TH, NGC MS 63. Cal-1649; KM-159; Fr-43. Bright yellow gold with flashy luster, faint tiny marks in obverse fields, nice strike, tied with two others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1793/2 FM, NGC AU 53, finest and only example in NGC census. Cal-1325; KM-unl (132 for type); Fr-45. Light in color with strong luster for the assigned grade, the bust centrally weak but the rims full, somewhat scarce and apparently the only listing for this date (not to mention the overdate) at NGC. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1773 FM, initials facing rim. Cal-1390; KM-118.1; Fr-36. 3.35 grams. AU- with attractive reddish toning over subdued luster, nice strike, no problems.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734 MF, PCGS AU50. Yonaka-M8.34; KM-103; Cal-1442. Light rainbow toning over luster in legends, enough to balance out the high-point wear on interior details for the AU grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1739 MF. Yonaka-M8.39; KM-103; Cal-1453. 26.33 grams. Bold AU with deep toning all over, possibly salvaged but near full weight.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754 MM, dissimilar crowns, NGC MS 62. Yonaka-M8.54d; KM-104.2; Cal-487. Frosty white with muted luster, no toning, small patch of oxidation on part of rim, second highest grade in the NGC census for this hoard date (currently 265 entries). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1767/6 MF, rare, NGC XF 40. Yonaka-M8.67a; KM-105; Cal-1091. Light even toning with traces of underlying luster, earlier label (closer to AU by today's standards) that does not mention the weak but certain overdate. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 4 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1752 MF, NGC AU 55. Yonaka-M4.52a; KM-95; Cal-386. Light rainbow toning over choice luster for the assigned grade, faint adjustment marks on shield, tied with two others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 61, common variety with flat-bottomed crowns atop pillars. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1 real, Philip V, 1733 MF. Yonaka-M1.33e; KM-75.1; Cal-507. 3.0 grams. AXF with contrasting toning, no problems, scarce second date of issue.

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1796 FM, NGC MS 62. Yonaka-M8.96; KM-109; Cal-959. Broad flan with full rims, light colorful toning over luster, near top grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1801 FT, NGC MS 62. Yonaka-M8.101b; KM-109; Cal-972. Bold strike with good luster, light colorful toning (stronger at obverse rim), second highest grade in NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1807 TH, PCGS AU55. Yonaka-M8.107; KM-109; Cal-986. Broad flan with full rims, muted luster over-splashed with rich rainbow toning. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII transitional ("armored" bust), 1809 TH, NGC MS 62. Yonaka-M8.109; KM-110; Cal-1308. Flashy and nearly prooflike luster with frosty details, choice strike, no toning, Type C portrait. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII transitional ("armored" bust), 1809 TH, PCGS MS64. Yonaka-M1.109; KM-82; Cal-600. Low-contrast rainbow toning over muted luster, choice strike, second highest grade in PCGS census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1/2 real, Charles III, 1782 FF, PCGS AU53. Yonaka-M05.82; KM-69.2; Cal-209. Patchy rainbow toning with small lighter spots on obverse and a couple black spots on reverse, minimal wear and muted luster. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1/2 real, Charles IV, 1808/7 TH, NGC MS 65, finest known in NGC census. Yonaka-M05.108.IIII; KM-72; Cal-295. Frosty white with choice details and luster per the grade, clear die-clash on reverse, the scarce overdate unclear except for the cruder shape of the 8. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII, 1819/8 JJ, rare, NGC MS 63. Yonaka-M05.119a; KM-74; Cal-409. Bold strike with lustrous satin fields, very faint incipient golden toning, tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 65, rated R2 in Yonaka. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Oaxaca (Morelos/SUD), Mexico, copper 8 reales, 1813, ornate fields, PCGS AU50. KM-234. Bold full details, slight rustiness and weight-adjustment scratches (as made) near edge. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, gold 1/2 escudo, 1832 JM, NGC MS 62. Fr-107; KM-378.5. Satin fields with much luster, minimal marks, tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 63. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, gold 1/2 escudo, 1842 MM, NGC MS 62. Fr-107; KM-378.5. Bold strike with ample luster. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, gold 1/2 escudo, 1843 MM, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census. Fr-107; KM-378.5. Light yellow color with decent luster, centrally weak strike and incomplete rims. (Note: Side of plastic capsule is cracked). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, gold 1/2 escudo, 1854 GC, NGC AU 58. Fr-107; KM-378.5. Nice even strike with smooth fields (minimal luster), rich orange color, parts of rims slightly crude. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, gold 1/2 escudo, 1863/57 CH, NGC MS 62. Fr-107; KM-378.5. Brilliant luster, very light in color, full rims, looks higher grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1876/5 BH, rare, NGC MS 61. DP-Mo61; KM-377.10. Muted luster, deeply blue-toned on cap-and-rays side, the eagle side with lighter rainbow colors, the overdate specifically singled out as rare in the Dunigan-Parker reference ("usually comes in Extremely Fine to Almost Uncirculated condition"). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Zacatecas, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1877 JS, NGC MS 63. DP-Zs62; KM-377.13. Light rainbow toning (deeper at rim on eagle side) over muted luster, weakly struck centers as usual. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Chihuahua, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1889 MM, NGC MS 64 ("top pop"). DP-Ca72; KM-377.2. Brilliant cartwheel luster with a few faint splashes of light golden toning, tied with 16 others for finest in NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1893 AM, NGC MS 62. DP-Mo79; KM-377.10. Bright white with luster, good strike, minimal marks. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1895 AM, PCGS MS61. DP-Mo81; KM-377.10. Strong luster for the grade but with some localized hairlines, incipient toning at rims. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guanajuato, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1897 RS, NGC MS 63. DP-Go80; KM-377.8. Choice luster and good strike with a minimum of tiny bagmarks. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Zacatecas, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1897 FZ, NGC MS 64. DP-Zs83; KM-377.13. Choice strike with super luster on satin-smooth fields, the eagle side deeply toned in shades of mauve and turquoise, pedigreed to a banker's collection from the early 1900s. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, cap-and-rays 1/2 real, 1857 GF, NGC MS 65. KM-370.9. Blast-white with luster, choice strike except for granularity on eagle, a blazing beauty overall. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Durango, Mexico, copper 5 centavos, 1914, thick 5, PCGS AU53, finest known in PCGS census. KM-631. Bold central details, cruder at rims, nice copper-brown color all over. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, 1 peso "caballito," 1913, NGC MS 62. KM-453. Frosty white, with a modicum of small bagmarks, incipient toning at rims. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Leon, Nicaragua (under Spain), silver 1 real proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1808, NGC VF 25. Cal-562; Medina-312; Grove-F83; Herrera-27; KM-M1. Deeply toned, with a couple small dings on reverse, slightly off-center strike. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Panama(?), P countermark on a Seville, Spain, 1 real, Ferdinand-Isabel, special "crowned-F" issue for New World use, mintmark S on reverse, columns of three dots flanking shield on obverse, very rare. Host: Cal-447; Lopez de la Fuente-F8.5 var. 3.13 grams. Very deep and clear countermark (best we've seen) in middle of obverse of fully detailed host (even the legends are full) with contrasting toning, XF, the host alone with high catalog value, let alone with the rare countermark that is believed to stand for Panama.

Panama, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer oX to right, mintmark AP to left, very rare. Sed-AP1; Cal-134; KM-1. 1.58 grams. Full and bold crown and monogram with AP to left and oX to right, also full cross with normal-sized lions and castles in proper quadrants (apparently a new variant), with only small parts of the legends visible but enough to see both sides are meant to be reverse legends (no king's name), lightly toned XF with hairline edge-split.

Lima, Peru, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III (second "rat nose" bust), 1771 JM. Cal-1926; KM-73. 26.87 grams. Bold strike with full rims, problem-free AU- with light toning and/or sediment in legends, scarce early type.

Lima, Peru, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1755 JD. Yonaka-L8.55; KM-55.1; Cal-459. 26.22 grams. UNC with mostly matte-etched surfaces (the rest lustrous), toned around details.

Lima, Peru, pillar 1/2 real, Charles III, 1761 JM, PCGS MS 63. Yonaka-L05.61; KM-60; Cal-111. Very bold strike with light rich toning over muted luster, tied with one other for second finest in PCGS census behind a single MS66. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1803 IJ, NGC MS 62. Cal-922; KM-97. Frosty white with luster but the centers slightly matte, most of rims weak (as made), die-crack through DEI GRATIA, near top grade, better assayer for the date. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII transitional ("imaginary bust"), 1811 JP, long ribbons, NGC MS 61. Cal-1242; KM-106.2. Attractively lustrous with very light gold toning, fully detailed bust but weak in center of reverse, incomplete rims, faint surface hairlines, scarce and desirable type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Lima, Peru, 8 reales, 1826 JM, NGC MS 63. KM-142.1. Broad flan with full and prominent rims, light toning over luster, second highest grade in NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Lima, Peru, gold 4 escudos, 1855 MB, NGC AU details / reverse spot removed. KM-150.4; Fr-64. Good strike with nice rich color and evident luster, deep mark to left of flag but otherwise problem-free. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuzco, Peru (State of South Peru), gold 8 escudos, 1837 BA, FEDERACION, rare, NGC MS 63. KM-167; Fr-91. South Peru produced some of the most beautifully designed coinage in South America during its three-year existence, first as a State within the Peru-Bolivian Confederation and then as its own Republic. The coins feature a deliberate attempt to combine Peru's rich cultural and political symbols. The current coin displays the earlier legend ESTADO SUD PERUANO and four stars representing the four constituent departments of South Peru (Ayacucho, Cuzco, Arequipa, and Puno) on the obverse. On the reverse, a volcano appears on the right and the Inca fortress Qorikancha on the left, with a galleon on waves at the top and a horn of plenty above the word FEDERACION at the bottom. The artistic effect is particularly lovely in gold, specifically the 8 escudos, making for what the numismatic auctioneer Bill Christensen once dubbed "the most beautiful gold coin of the Americas." On the present piece all these symbols stand out against a background of spectacular luster, the only flaw being traces of laminations above the fortress. With tremendous eye-appeal for the grade, very little quality separates this MS 63 coin from the census-topping MS 64's with famous names behind them. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuzco, Peru (Republic of South Peru), 8 reales, 1838 BA, CONFEDERACION, NGC AU 53. KM-170.4. Choice for the assigned grade, with very light mauve and green-gold toning over muted luster and minimal high-point wear, problem-free strike and popular for its highly symbolic design. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuzco, Peru (Republic of South Peru), 8 reales, 1838 MS, CONFEDERACION, NGC AU 55. KM-170.4. Choice strike, with light reddish gold toning over ample luster, popular artistic type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Manila, Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, 1828 counterstamp (Type I) on a Lima, Peru, 8 reales, 1828 JM, very rare. KM-33; Cal-1303. 26.33 grams. The MANILA / 1828 is rather weak but fully visible along with some border (the host coin's legend bolder) while the other side shows a bold full crowned arms within minimal counterstamp legend (would read HABILITADO POR EL REY N.S.D. FERN. VII.) inside a complete and bold host-coin legend including 1828 date, Lima mintmark and JM assayer, lightly toned, broad-flan Fine overall. The rarity of this counterstamp issue is due to early discontinuation for the fact that there was not enough minting pressure to efface the peripheral host details and show the new border and legend (this piece being a prime example).

Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, crowned "F.7.o" countermark (Type V, 1832-4) on a Lima, Peru, 8 reales, 1833 MM, PCGS VF details / tooled, c/m XF detail. KM-83; Cal-1305. Choice bold countermark and host details due to contrasting toning, unfortunately with lots of heavy scratches in fields and around details. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned "Y.II" countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on a Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1833 LM, NGC VF details / obverse scratched, c/s XF strong. KM-100; Cal-668. Full and bold countermark, the whole piece deeply toned but with darker contrasting toning around details, some light old scratches in fields flanking Bolivar's portrait. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Philippines (under Spain), 8 reales, Isabel II, crowned "Y.II" countermark (Type VI, 1834-37) on volcano side of a Santiago, Chile, "volcano" peso, 1834 IJ, NGC AU 50, c/s AU standard (Coleccion Val Y Mexia label). KM-108; Cal-668. Nearly complete and somewhat lightly struck countermark on a very attractively toned host in choice grade (not far from a census-topping AU 55 that recently sold). Pedigreed to the Coleccion Val y Mexia (stated on special label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Philippines (under Spain), 1 peso, Alfonso XIII, 1897 SG-V, NGC AU 55. KM-154; Cal-122. Lightly gold-toned over muted luster, some bagmarks. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Philippines (under Spain), 10 centavos, Alfonso XII, 1885, NGC MS 66. KM-148; Cal-102. Spectacular rainbow toning on lustrous, virtually pristine surfaces (near top grade) with curious diagonal die-scratches (as made) on obverse, frozen date (struck as late as 1898, well into the reign of Alfonso XIII). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Lisbon, Portugal, gold 4000 reis (4800 reis), Pedro II, 1702, NGC MS 66. Gomes-99.12; Fr-76; KM-156. Very bold, deep strike and lustrous fields with nary a blemish, rich gold color, re-cut penultimate 0 in denomination (valued at 4800 reis in its time) and coincidentally the same in the date, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 67 Please use this link to verify the certification number

Portugal, 870 reis, Maria II, crowned-arms countermark (1834) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1820 JJ, PCGS XF45, c/m AU. Gomes-M2.29.52; KM-440.15. Very deep and fully detailed countermark on a problem-free host, all lightly toned. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Portugal, 870 reis, Maria II, crowned-arms countermark (1834) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1821 JJ, PCGS AU50, c/m AU. Gomes-M2.29.55; KM-440.15. Bold and deep full countermark with dark toning, the host faintly lustrous and draped in light olive toning with dark areas at rims, second finest in PCGS census behind a single AU 53. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Puerto Rico (under Spain), 1 peso, Alfonso XIII, 1895 PG-V, NGC AU 55. KM-24; Cal-128. Bold details with contrasting toning over luster, some marks and hairlines, popular one-year issue. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Puerto Rico (under Spain), 40 centavos, Alfonso XIII, 1896 PG-V, NGC MS 62. KM-23; Cal-127. Very choice grade (among the top 10% in the census), with ample luster despite very slightly grainy surfaces (as made), light golden toning at rims, popular one-year type (much harder to find than the peso). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Puerto Rico (under Spain), 10 centavos, Alfonso XIII, 1896 PG-V, NGC MS 65 ("top pop"). KM-21; Cal-125. Choice cartwheel luster with light rainbow toning (strongest at rims), virtually flawless, tied with two others for finest in NGC census among a current population of 175 graded. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain (Visigoths), gold tremissis, Sisebut (612-621 AD), Mentesa mint, PCGS MS 63, finest and only example in PCGS census. Cay-226. 1.42 grams. Typically bold full details with some luster on light yellow surfaces, minute black speckles on Sisebut side. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain (Castile and Leon), gold dobla de la banda, Juan II (1406-54), struck 1442-54, S at top of cross, NGC MS 62. Cay-1515. 4.57 grams. Choice broad flan that extends past the outer borders, all legends full as a result, also choice full band and cross-lions-castles with spots of luster here and there. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, gold double excelente, Ferdinand-Isabel, S at bottom and X at top between busts, PCGS MS 62. Cal-746; Fr-129. 6.91 grams. Small flan but with nearly full legends anyway, full interior details, minimal luster (slightly grainy surfaces, as made) but no wear, only light marks. Please use this link to verify the certification number Note: the catalog states NGC in error; this coin is graded by PCGS.

Seville, Spain, 8 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, assayer Gothic D to right of yoke on reverse, denomination o-VIII to right, legend ending in ARAG. Cal-577; Lopez de la Fuente-I5.1. 26.59 grams. Good full details including crown and legends despite some surface pitting, otherwise AU with deep dark toning, desirable first "crown" of Spain, this exact variety not listed in Lopez de la Fuente.

Seville, Spain, 4 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, assayer Gothic D to right of center on reverse, denomination o-IIII to right, legend ending in LEGIONI, NGC MS 62. Cal-564; Lopez de la Fuente-H5.6.26. 13.69 grams. Bold full inner details and much bold legend, very lightly red-toned over luster, parts of edge slightly crude (as made). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, 4 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, assayer Gothic D to right of yoke on reverse, denomination o-IIII to right, legend ending in CASTELE . LE, NGC AU 50. Cal-560; Lopez de la Fuente-H5.6. 13.57 grams. Very broad flan with choice full legends and inner details but with slight doubling all over (assayer a bit indistinct), low-contrast toning over luster. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, 4 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, assayer Gothic D to right of yoke on reverse, denomination o-IIII to right, legend ending in CASTELE . LE, PCGS AU58, ex-Pat Johnson. Cal-564; Lopez de la Fuente-H5.6.32.3. 13.69 grams. Choice full details all over, including clear legends, attractively toned. Pedigreed to the Pat Johnson Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, 4 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, assayer Gothic D to right of yoke on reverse, denomination o-IIII to right, legend ending in LEGIO, PCGS AU53. Cal-564; Lopez de la Fuente-H5.6. 13.46 grams. Bold full inner details and some legend, light rainbow toning over luster, smallish flan. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Toledo, Spain, 1 real, Ferdinand-Isabel, mintmark T to left, assayer M to right, legend ending in ARA.SI.G, NGC AU 55. Cal-468; Lopez de la Fuente-F7.6.13.1. 3.40 grams. Broad flan with full legends and inner details, deeply rainbow toned, minimal luster, tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single AU 58. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D at 4 o'clock outside tressure on reverse, NGC AU 50. Cal-720. (Weight not specified.) Smallish flan with choice full crown and shield and cross, some legend, attractively toned, tiny edge-split. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D at 4 o'clock outside tressure on reverse, PCGS XF45. Cal-720. 27.08 grams. Bold full shield and cross with nearly full crown and legends (the word GRATIA particularly prominent), a bit silvery but with black sediment in crevices for contrast. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, cob 8 reales, 1591/0 H, rare, NGC AU 55, finest and only example in NGC census. Cal-732. 27.32 grams. Broad flan with two edge-splits (one large), good full shield with bold S-oVIII-H to left and clear 1591/0 date to right, full and well-detailed but double-struck cross-lions-castles, trace of luster, toned in crevices. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Segovia, Spain, cob 4 reales, 1593 date (four digits) above denomination IIII to right, assayer oI above mintmark to left, very rare (unlisted). Cal-unl (Type 163). 13.60 grams. Full shield with bold oI assayer and aqueduct mintmark to left and 1593 above denomination to right, good full cross-and-tressure, VF with dark toning near edge.

Granada, Spain, cob 4 reales, 1595 date to left, assayer oF above denomination oIIII to right. Cal-491. 13.63 grams. Choice full crown above full but doubled shield with bold date to left, good full cross-and-tressure, lightly toned XF+.

Seville, Spain, cob 4 reales, 1595 B, NGC UNC details / cleaned. Cal-589. 13.42 grams. Choice full cross and shield, the latter with bold full date to right, S-oIIII-B to left, no toning. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, cob 4 reales, 1600 B, OMNIVM type. Cal-799; KM-unl (36.2 for type). 13.70 grams. Urn-shaped flan (unevenly thick) with full but partially flat shield and cross, full four-digit date at top, most of king's name and part of OMNIVM in legend, lightly toned VF.

Granada, Spain, cob 4 reales, 1609 M, OMNIVM type. Cal-726; KM-36.1. 11.24 grams. Choice bold and full shield and cross-and-tressure, also complete denomination IIII to left and G-M to right, nearly full legends with complete 09 of date, PHILIPPVS I(II D G) OMNIV(M) and REGORVM, VF+ with contrasting toning, small part of edge slightly bent.

Toledo, Spain, cob 4 reales, 1618 P. Cal-855; KM-unl (36.3 for type). 11.97 grams. Round flan with full but partially flat cross showing bold full date in legend, off-center shield with full PHILIPPVS, denomination IIII to right and oT-P to left, AVF with crusty toning and old marks.

Toledo, Spain, cob 4 reales, 1620 P. Cal-858; KM-36.3. 13.45 grams. Choice full cross-and-tressure with bold full date above, the shield also complete, dark crusty toning, VF+.

Seville, Spain, cob 8 reales, 1629 R. Cal-1641; KM-80. 25.81 grams. Bold date above nearly full cross, also bold full S-R to left of partially flat shield, Fine+ with traces of toning.

Seville, Spain, cob 8 reales, 1638 R. Cal-1652; KM-unl (80 for type). 26.60 grams. Full date above mostly flat cross with odd arcuate hammer-mark in center (as made), nearly full shield with clear S-R to left above king's ordinal IIII, Fine+ with contrasting sediment in crevices.

Seville, Spain, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer R. Cal-Type 350; KM-80. 27.48 grams. Very choice full shield and cross-lions-castles, bold mintmark and denomination, VF+ with contrasting toning in crevices, quite attractive overall.

Madrid, Spain, cob 8 reales, 1643/2 B, rotated legend, very rare (unlisted). Cal-unl (Type 311); KM-unl (120 for type). 26.77 grams. Superb full cross-lions-castles with very clear date at 1-3 o'clock showing upright 4 and certain overdate (unlisted), full but doubled shield with clear mintmark above very weak assayer to left, denomination 8 to right, contrastingly toned XF.

Madrid, Spain, cob 4 reales, 164(?) B. Cal-Type 269; KM-132.3. 11.37 grams. Bold 64 of date to left of full cross, the shield choice and full with clear denomination IIII to right and mintmark-assayer to left above full king's ordinal IIII, VF with contrasting sediment in crevices.

Segovia, Spain, gold milled 8 escudos, Charles II, 1687/3 BR, very rare, NGC UNC details / mount removed, repaired. Cal-1001; KM-197. 26.73 grams; 34mm diameter. Typically choice strike on a broad flan (beyond the design) with much luster, well preserved save for some marks and repairs on obverse, a very rare and popular type, typically made to order in just certain dates, reminiscent of Mexican Royals in appearance, with gaps in dates (like 1684-86, in this case) when not requisitioned, the dies re-used accordingly. This second type under Charles II is typically referred to as "sin escusion" for lacking the Portuguese escutcheon in the upper half of the shield, but in fact it is actually there, just very faint and hidden by the rest of the details. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, gold milled 8 escudos, Charles II, 1699 M, GRAC in legend, NGC AU 58, finest known in NGC census. Cal-1061; KM-233.2. Much luster for the grade, slightly off-center strike, a few light marks and some details very slightly crude with weak laurel edge (as made), the finer of just two in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

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Seville, Spain, gold milled 8 escudos, Philip V, 1701 M, denomination VIII (vertical) to right, florets flanking fleece at bottom, NGC AU 55. Cal-2266 var; KM-260; Fr-247. Bold full details with even high-point flattening, broad flan that extends beyond the outer border, faintly toned, second finest for this variety in NGC census behind a single AU 58. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, gold milled 8 escudos, Philip V, 1701 M, denomination VIII (vertical) to right, dots flanking fleece at bottom, NGC AU 55. Cal-2266; KM-260; Fr-247. Full details on slightly oversized flan, rich gold color, minimal wear for the grade, technically should be tied for second finest in NGC census but labeled incorrectly as "flowers & fleece" variety (like the previous lot). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, gold milled 8 escudos, Philip V, 1712 M, M-8-S-8 in tressure-dimples, NGC AU 58. Cal-2281; KM-260; Fr-247. Slightly off-center strike with very minor natural flaws and weakness in centers, traces of luster and toning. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Philip V, 1731 JF, reduced-size assayer-marks, PCGS AU53, finest known in PCGS census. Cal-1866; KM-352; Fr-236. Bold strike with choice full rims, contrasting sediment around details, a few marks and some light wear, scarce transitional variety of assayer style, the finer of just two in PCGS census (and none finer at NGC). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1775 PJ, NGC AU 53. Cal-1549; KM-417.1; Fr-286. Good luster for the assigned grade, with trace of reddish color, light high-point wear. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1776/4 PJ, NGC AU 53. Cal-1550; KM-417.1; Fr-286. Muted luster, somewhat light in color, minor marks on obverse only, scarce overdate. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1777 PJ, NGC AU 58. Cal-1554; KM-417.1; Fr-286. Choice luster for the assigned grade, lightly red-toned with faint hairlines on obverse only. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1772 PJ, NGC MS 63+. Cal-1256; KM-415.1; Fr-290. Choice bold strike with subdued luster on satin fields, only very light marks on obverse, hint of red toning, exceptional grade (second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1798 MF, NGC AU 53. Cal-1290; KM-435.1; Fr-296. Good luster but some wear and surface hairlines on obverse, also a flan-bulge on that side. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Barcelona, Spain, 5 pesetas, Joseph Napoleon, 1811, 25 tulips, NGC AU details / cleaned. Cal-47; KM-69. Choice luster with light toning around details, a few marks and light hairlines, adjustment marks in shield, variety with 25 tulips (Calico calls them "rosetas") in wreath around denomination. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1815 GJ. Cal-1710; KM-484; Fr-312. 13.46 grams. Lustrous AU with faint surface hairlines but no big problems, traces of light red toning.

Seville, Spain, 5 pesetas, Alfonso XIII, 1899(99) SG-V, NGC MS 62. Cal-110; KM-707. Bright white with cartwheel luster, tiny bagmarks and faint hairlines. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Caracas, Venezuela, "imitation cob" 2 reales, "741" date (early 1800s). Cal-750; KM-C13.1. 4.81 grams. Problem-free Fine with full pillars and cross (quadrants typically transposed), three M's and L's, nice toning.

Caracas, Venezuela, 2 reales, "1818" date (1R-sized digits, struck 1830) BS, florettes flanking cross with transposed quadrants, struck over a Spanish bust 2 reales of Ferdinand VII, 1820, very rare. Stohr-15d; Cal-740; KM-C36. 4.84 grams. Fully detailed XF with rich rainbow toning, much host-coin evidence including clear 1820 date in outer border (very rare thus). (Note: Photo in printed catalog is switched with lot 1081.)

Caracas, Venezuela, 2 reales, "1818" date (1R-sized digits, struck 1830) BS, florettes flanking cross with transposed quadrants, struck over a Spanish bust 2 reales of Charles IV, rare. Stohr-15d; Cal-740; KM-C36. 4.51 grams. Full details with traces of host-coin legend in outer border, VF with dark toning around most details. (Note: Photo in printed catalog is switched with lot 1080 and undercoin king is stated as Ferdinand VII in error.)

Venezuela (struck at the Paris Mint), 1 real, 1858-A, very rare, NGC MS 63. KM-Y9. Muted luster with deep toning at rims, minimal bagmarks, near top grade for this rare and desirable one-year type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Venezuela (struck in Birmingham), proof copper 1 centavo, 1858-HEATON, raised LIBERTAD, rare, NGC PF 62 Brown. Stohr-30; KM-Y7. Deep rainbow toning over Proof surfaces with subdued luster, a few small carbon spots, somewhat distinguished as the finest and only "Brown" example listed in the NGC census for this variety (the others all Red Brown). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Venezuela (struck in London), copper proof essai 1/2 centavo, 1852, plain edge, no initials on truncation, rare, NGC PF 62 Brown. Stohr-23; KM-Pn15 (Y5.2). Bold strike with muted luster under toning, the reverse with lighter color and nicer luster (die-variety with 23 berries in the wreath), one small mark on cheek, considered an essai issue with plain edge (but "essai" not stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Venezuela, gold 100 bolivares, 1886, NGC MS 61. Stohr-51; Fr-2; KM-Y34. Lustrous and well struck, with only minor bagmarks and light hairlines around bust of Bolivar, scarce first date of issue (mintage of 4,250), variety with 86 of date apart (not noted on label), second highest grade in NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Venezuela (struck at the Paris Mint), 1 venezolano, 1876-A, very rare, NGC MS 62. Stohr-36; KM-Y16. Lightly toned over ample luster, the fields around Bolivar's bust with choice die-polish finish (and some very light hairlines), a key one-year type that routinely sells well into five figures in MS. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Venezuela (struck at the Paris Mint), 50 centavos, 1874-A, serifed A, NGC MS 62 ("top pop"). Stohr-35; KM-Y15. Choice strike with bold bust of Bolivar surrounded by die-polished fields and toned legends, the reverse even more ring-toned in rainbow colors over luster, very rare grade, tied with one other for finest known in NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Venezuela (struck at the Paris Mint), proof 10 centavos, 1874-A, serifed A, NGC PF 62. Stohr-33; KM-Y13.1. Impressively bold bust of Bolivar within highly die-polished proof fields ringed with deep blue toning, the reverse similar but without the die-polishing, lustrous all over. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Venezuela (struck at the Paris Mint), proof 5 centavos, 1874-A, serifed A, NGC PF 61. Stohr-32; KM-Y12.1. Near cameo central details (Bolivar / arms) ringed with deep blue toning over luster, tiny lacuna and circular fiber strike-through in front of bust. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Venezuela (struck at the Philadelphia Mint), copper-nickel 1 centavo, 1876, NGC MS 62. Stohr-38; KM-Y25. Lustrous, almost prooflike fields with very faint hairlines over die-polish lines, scarce grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Venezuela, gold 500 bolivares, 1975, nationalization of the oil industry, NGC MS 69 ("top pop"). Fr-9; KM-Y54. The key coin of modern Venezuela, with only 100 examples struck, all in a proof finish (alternately called PF Ultra Cameo or MS by NGC, combined in the same census), and many subsequently melted. The design is unique, with cameo bust of Bolivar against mirror field inside a rounded-rhomboid incuse placed to right of center, the rest of that side frosty matte, and a similar arrangement on the reverse with oil derricks inside the mirror incuse (left of center). Die-polish lines pervade throughout, but no marks or cloudiness, just a faint red spot between the 7 and 5 in the date. Currently this specimen shares top honors at NGC with three other entries, but to our knowledge none of those has been auctioned in the past decade. Please use this link to verify the certification number