Seville, Spain, gold cob 4 escudos, Philip II, assayer Gothic D below mintmark S to left, NGC MS 62. Cal-887; Fr-158. 13.51 grams. Spectacular piece with bright, original surfaces and plentiful detail including choice full shield and cross. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, gold cob 4 escudos, Philip II, assayer Gothic D below mintmark S to left, NGC MS 61. Cal-887; Fr-158. 13.46 grams. Choice full cross and shield with bold S-Gothic D and denomination o-IIII, partial king's name in legend, quite lustrous. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, gold cob 4 escudos, Philip II, assayer Gothic D below mintmark S to left, NGC AU 58. Cal-887; Fr-158. 13.46 grams. Well-defined and centered shield and cross on this lightly handled and still lustrous piece, clear S-Gothic D and denomination o-IIII. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, gold cob 4 escudos, Philip II, assayer Gothic D below mintmark S to left. Cal-887; Fr-158. 13.49 grams. AU with choice, detailed shield and cross, edge scrape at 10 o'clock, die-clash evidence on reverse with upper right corner of shield visible in legend.

Seville, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip II, assayer Gothic D below mintmark S to left, NGC MS 62. Cal-828; Fr-169. 6.71 grams. Good full cross, nearly full (and well-detailed) crown and shield, parts of edge on both sides crude (as made), bright golden surfaces all over. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Toledo, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, assayer M-in-circle below mintmark oT to left, NGC AU details / removed from jewelry. Cal-865; Fr-170. (Weight not specified.) Polished yet detailed example of this scarce type with clear assayer M in circle below mintmark oT, mostly complete shield and nice full cross. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, 1615 V, NGC AU details / damaged. Cal-1071; Fr-189. 6.63 grams. Clear date and assayer along with bold shield and full cross, some tooling around the edges. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer B, die-clash on obverse, NGC AU details / blundered shield. Cal-1050; Fr-189. 5.92 grams. First example we have seen with an interesting reversed impression of a cross inside the shield, possibly from die-clashing against a 4 escudos cross-side die. Bold, nearly complete shield with minor scratches above and some edge filing, choice full cross, natural crack on edge, probably OMNIVM but that part of the legend not visible. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer B, OMNIVM variety, NGC AU 58. Cal-1050; Fr-189. 6.72 grams. Nice piece with bright golden surfaces, nearly complete shield and cross with just a bit of strike weakness, first half of OMNIVUM visible. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer not visible (B), OMNIVM variety, NGC MS 61. Cal-1050; Fr-189. 6.76 grams. Lustrous obverse with bold shield and partial O visible in OMNIVM, full cross on reverse with more subdued surfaces showing light encrustation. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer not visible (B), OMNIVM in legend. Cal-1050; Fr-189. 6.76 grams. AU piece strongly struck on a broad planchet with significant legend detail including partial OMNIVM plus most of HISPANIARVM, reddish gold-toned lustrous fields.

Seville, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer B. Cal-Type 196; Fr-189. 6.74 grams. About AU with choice full shield and cross, clear assayer initial.

Seville, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer G. Cal-Type 196; Fr-189. 6.69 grams. Lustrous AU with partial and double-struck shield and cross, scratches around assayer's initial.

Seville, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, assayer not visible, NGC MS 62 ("top pop"). Cal-Type 196; Fr-189. 6.75 grams. Choice, original surfaces with ample golden luster, struck off-center with nearly complete shield and cross, tied with three others for finest known in the NGC census without visible assayer and/or date. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, gold cob 1 escudo, Philip III, assayer G, NGC AU details / test cut. Cal-Type 186; Fr-196. 3.30 grams. Detailed full shield and cross with dark sedimentation in the crevices, small test cuts on bottom edge. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, gold cob 1 escudo, Philip III, assayer B, OMNIVM variety, NGC AU 55. Cal-1017; Fr-196. 3.32 grams. Bold shield encircled by inner ring characteristic of the OMNIVM variety, nearly complete cross. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III or IV, assayer D. 6.69 grams. AU with partial date 162_, nearly complete shield and full cross plus bold assayer visible.

Seville, Spain, gold cob 8 escudos, Philip IV, assayer R. Cal-Type 406; Fr-200. 26.88 grams. Boldly struck AU piece with partial date 164_, choice full shield and cross, sharp edges as made.

Seville, Spain, gold cob 2 escudos, 1640(?), assayer R, very rare, NGC AU details / damaged. Cal-Type 388; Fr-206. 6.69 grams. Choice, near Mint State piece with some unfortunate scuffing on the high points of the obverse, otherwise quite lustrous with nearly complete shield and nice full cross plus full king's ordinal, thin natural edge-crack. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Lima, Peru, gold cob 8 escudos, 1747 V. Cal-756; KM-47; Fr-12. 26.85 grams. XF, ex-jewelry surfaces with mount removed from top of cross-side edge.

Bogota, Colombia, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip IV, assayer R above denomination II to right, mintmark N.R to left (1672), NGC AU details / rev scratched. Restrepo-unl; S-B21a; KM-14.1; Fr-3. 6.66 grams. Full shield and cross plus clear assayer R to right ABOVE the denomination (an unlisted variety that we have only ever seen on coins dated 1672), red sedimentation around shield and scuffed surfaces suggesting prior burial. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip V, assayer S to right, mintmark (F) to left (ca. 1729), NGC AU details / rev scratched. S-B25b; KM-17.2; Fr-8. 6.73 grams. Choice full shield and cross plus clear 72_ of three-digit date, thin scratch on the reverse, quite lustrous. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, gold cob 2 escudos, Philip V, assayer S to right, mintmark FS to left (1740s). S-B27; KM-17.2; Fr-8. 6.48 grams. XF, previously mounted in jewelry, bold full shield and cross.

Bogota, Colombia, gold cob 1 escudo, posthumous Charles II, no assayer (Arce), NGC AU details / obv damage. S-B24; KM-13; Fr-5. 3.36 grams. Boldly struck on a large flan with xDxG visible to left of full shield, nice cross with REX showing, a few small scratches on lower half of the shield. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Natural gold nugget, 0.57 gram, ex-SS Central America (1857), housed in an NGC holder. 0.57 grams. Small, rod-shaped nugget with nodule base, some minor sedimentation. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Lot of two Spanish cobs of Philip III (mints uncertain), one 4R and one 2R. 9.39 grams total. Both dark and thin from corrosion though with plenty of shield and cross detail still visible. With certificates. Recovered from: "Rill Cove Wreck," sunk ca. 1618 off Cornwall, southeast England

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, 1617 M, Grade 3. S-P19; KM-10; Cal-921. 20.29 grams. Corroded yet with just enough of the last two digits for the date to be certain, some shield detail along with bold assayer initial. With original Fisher tag and certificate 85A-180242. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1618 PAL, rotated legend, rare, Grade 4. S-P20; KM-10; Cal-922. 12.12 grams. Corroded and a bit thin with little shield side detail but clear cross side with a very bold date. With original Fisher tag and certificate 85A-161114. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 2. KM-10. 21.59 grams. Corroded shield side but with a nice cross side (a bit doubled), bottom half of 16 in date visible. With Fisher tag and certificate 85A-160115. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 3. KM-10. 20.27 grams. Shield side corroded but with bottom half visible including full king's ordinal, nice cross with plenty of castles-and-lions detail. With original Fisher certificate 85A-160324 (tag missing). Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4 ("9 points"), with hand-signed certificate from 1976. KM-10. 15.57 grams. Interesting piece with dark, encrusted and uncleaned surfaces as found, a bit thin but with some shield and cross detail, desirable early Atocha certificate from 1976 with hand signatures from the top names involved in its salvage. With original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 2810 from 1976 (Cape Coral Bank), hand-signed by Eugene Lyon, Duncan Mathewson, Austin Fowles, Mel and Dolores (Deo) Fisher. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4, with partially hand-signed certificate from 1982. KM-10. 16.70 grams. Dark and corroded yet solid with some shield and cross details visible, neat provenance to the State of Florida holdings returned to the salvors. With original Fisher tag and certificate SR239 from 1982, hand-signed by Leah L. Miguel. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4, with partially hand-signed certificate from 1982. KM-10. 14.80 grams. Corroded surfaces with a little shield and cross detail showing, silvery from salvage cleaning, neat provenance to the State of Florida holdings returned to the salvors. With original Fisher tag and certificate SR566 from 1982, hand-signed by Leah L. Miguel. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4, with partially hand-signed certificate from 1982. KM-9. 7.03 grams. Dark piece with edges a bit thin from corrosion yet solid, some shield and cross details visible, neat provenance to the State of Florida holdings returned to the salvors. With original Fisher tag and certificate SR341 from 1982, hand-signed by Leah L. Miguel. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4, with partially hand-signed certificate from 1982. KM-9. 5.93 grams. Thin from saltwater corrosion, dark surfaces with some shield and cross detail, neat provenance to the State of Florida holdings returned to the salvors. With original Fisher tag and certificate SR308 from 1982, hand-signed by Leah L. Miguel. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4. KM-9. 7.30 grams. Corroded with weak shield detail but rather nice cross, thin along the edges. With original Fisher certificate 85A-138841 (tag missing). Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4 ("1 point"), with hand-signed certificate from 1976. KM-8. 1.67 grams. Thin from corrosion with dark surfaces showing some shield and cross detail, scarce denomination from this wreck, desirable early Atocha certificate from 1976 with hand signatures from the top names involved in its salvage. With original Fisher tag and photo-certificate 3210 from 1976 (Cape Coral Bank), hand-signed by Eugene Lyon, Duncan Mathewson, Austin Fowles, Mel and Dolores (Deo) Fisher. Recovered from: Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4. KM-10. 6.50 grams. Corroded and thin along the edges, some bold shield detail while cross side is weak, some dark encrustation spots. With original Fisher certificate 4775 (tag missing). Recovered from: Santa Margarita, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible. KM-44.3. 15.79 grams. Solid piece despite corrosion with bold partial shield and clear cross, steely gray-silver surfaces throughout with spots of golden toning. Recovered from: "Dry Tortugas Wreck," sunk ca. 1622 west of Key West, Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer D/F (ca. 1618). S-M18; KM-44.3. 26.53 grams. Choice piece from this popular wreck with bold full shield and cross plus clear over-assayer, cleaned surfaces with very little corrosion. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer D/F (ca. 1618). S-M18; KM-44.3. 25.39 grams. Choice example from this wreck with well-detailed shield and cross (the latter showing sharp, defined castles), certain bar in assayer for D/F. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1622 D. S-M18a; KM-45; Cal-1298. 25.38 grams. Nice example with silvery, lightly corroded surfaces plus bold, nearly complete shield and cross, clear final digit 2 of date without visible overdate evidence though no fully visible examples are known without the overdate. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1623/2 D, very rare. S-M18a; KM-45; Cal-1299. 25.72 grams. Choice piece with bold and clear 23 of date (fairly certain 3/2 and possibly also over 1), strongly struck shield and cross, silvery all over with a few minor spots of saltwater corrosion. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1623/2 D, very rare. S-M18a; KM-45; Cal-1299. 26.27 grams. Bold example with nearly complete shield and cross plus minimal surface corrosion, date a bit off planchet with bottom of 3 visible and certain but indistinct under-digit 2 (could also be 2/1). Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1624/3 D, rare. S-M18a; KM-45; Cal-1302. 27.07 grams. Thick, circular coin with minor surface corrosion, partial shield and cross, weak but certain final digit 4/3. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1624 D, rare. S-M18a; KM-45; Cal-1303. 25.78 grams. Lightly corroded yet with bold partial shield and rather nice cross, full final digit of date (probably 4/3). Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 162? D. S-M18a; KM-45. 26.51 grams. Very choice cross on this piece along with a bold shield and clear assayer, penultimate 2 but last digit uncertain. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 162? D. S-M18a; KM-45. 25.84 grams. Solid piece with full shield, cross, and mintmark, much of date but last digit too messy to make out due to corrosion, interesting D/D assayer initial. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 162? D. S-M18a; KM-45. 25.89 grams. Silvery coin with strong partial shield and cross, bold oMD and partial date though last digit is uncertain, thin natural edge-crack. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer D, ex-Spink. S-M18a; KM-45. 21.61 grams. Corroded with dark surfaces yet clear partial shield and cross, scarce with 1960s Spink box and certificate. With original Spink box and small certificate (1960s, stamped by Coin of the Realm, Ltd. and inscribed BERTIE / MERRY XMAS / ROBIN & MARY). Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer D. S-M18a; KM-45. 25.95 grams. Nice piece with minimal corrosion, bold and nearly complete shield and cross, star stop visible between king's name and ordinal (S*II). Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45. 26.39 grams. Broad, circular cob with bold partial shield and cross, clear denomination 8, silvery surfaces with spot of encrustation on the reverse. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45. 26.78 grams. Solid, silvery coin with strong shield and full denomination 8 visible, decent cross too. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45. 27.11 grams. Full weight with next to no surface corrosion, bold shield and cross. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45. 25.46 grams. Somewhat corroded but with nearly complete shield and cross plus full king's ordinal IIII. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45. 25.17 grams. Surfaces a bit corroded and silvery yet with strong almost full shield and cross, probable assayer D showing. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45. 25.50 grams. Shield side corroded but detailed, rather nice cross. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1624/3/2 D, rare. S-M18a; KM-unl (38 for type); Cal-unl. 11.58 grams. Corroded but with nearly full 24 of date with parts of under-digits 3 and 2 visible, only the second example we have seen and the first from this wreck. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38. 12.79 grams. Well-struck shield and nice cross, minor surface corrosion along with a spot of coral encrustation. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38. 11.74 grams. Bright silver surfaces with strong shield detail and choice full cross, minor surface corrosion. Recovered from: "Lucayan Beach Wreck," sunk ca. 1628 off Grand Bahama Island

Lot of three Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayers not visible. KM-45. 63.46 grams total. Each somewhat corroded, two with black surfaces while the other is bright and silvery. Recovered from: Concepcion, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

Lot of three Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayers not visible. KM-45. 63.72 grams total. All three with silvery, corroded surfaces, one with rather bold shield and cross. Recovered from: Concepcion, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-38. 10.62 grams. Surfaces a little corroded but still nice with strongly struck shield and cross, irregular shape with natural edge-crack at top. Recovered from: Concepcion, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. KM-38. 12.95 grams. Choice coin with bold assayer and cross, partial shield, very minimal corrosion and surfaces a bit dark but also golden-toned with some luster. Recovered from: Concepcion, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

Lot of four Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (where visible). KM-38. 44.94 grams total. All rather dark and most with nice crosses showing, one with clear mintmark and assayer P. Recovered from: Concepcion, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

Lot of three Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayers not visible. KM-38. 34.49 grams total. All solid and silvery with plenty of detail, rather nice crosses on a few. Recovered from: Concepcion, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 163(?) T. S-P26; KM-19a. 25.10 grams. Thick cob with dark surfaces uncleaned as found yet very little corrosion, bold shield and cross, partially dated though last digit is unclear. Recovered from: Concepcion, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

Emden, German States (Holy Roman Empire), 28 stuivers (2/3 thaler), Ferdinand II (1620-37). Dav-508. 17.57 grams. VF with dark fields and minor pitting from saltwater corrosion, golden-toned high points, rare provenance. Recovered from: Lastdrager, sunk in 1653 off the Shetland Islands, north of Scotland

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1652 E Transitional Type VII/A. S-P37; KM-A20.7; Cal-1496. 19.11 grams. Corroded along the edge but with most design details still present (and well struck at that) with two clear dates plus bold full pillars and plenty of legend text. Recovered from: Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1654 P, ex-MAREX. S-M19; KM-45; Cal-1358. 19.94 grams. Corroded yet solid piece with full date. With original MAREX tag and photo-certificate 91-8R-5734. Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P, ex-MAREX. S-M19; KM-45. 16.10 grams. Broad piece with heavy surface corrosion, full but weak shield and cross, clear assayer and probable date of 1655. With original MAREX tag and photo-certificate 91-8R-4182. Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P, ex-MAREX. S-M19; KM-45. 13.64 grams. Heavy surface pitting but with a full cross. With original MAREX tag and photo-certificate 91-8R-3327. Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P, ex-MAREX. S-M19; KM-38. 8.76 grams. Significant corrosion yet some shield and cross detail still present, partially dated 165_. With original MAREX tag and photo-certificate 91-4R-5062. Recovered from: Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer L. S-M21; KM-46. 22.44 grams. More solid than most from this wreck with only minor corrosion and clear partial shield and cross plus bold assayer's initial. Recovered from: Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

Great Britain (London, England), crown, Charles II, 1667. Sp-3357; KM-422.3. 26.86 grams. Somewhat corroded yet with clear date, heavy damage and edge-split around 9 o'clock. With original certificate from the salvor (Hiron). Recovered from: Association, sunk in 1707 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England

Great Britain (London, England), crown, Charles II, date not visible. Sp-3357; KM-422.3. 27.04 grams. Corroded (more so on the reverse) and with polished surfaces from post-recovery cleaning, full bust and king's name visible. Recovered from: Association, sunk in 1707 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England

Utrecht, United Netherlands, "rider" ducatoon, 1711. KM-83.1. 29.77 grams. Dark and encrusted surfaces as found with a fair amount of detail showing through such as clear date and full knight on horseback. Recovered from: DeLiefde, sunk in 1711 off the Shetland Isles, north of Scotland

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47. 15.75 grams. Silvery corroded surfaces from salvage cleaning, partial shield and cross visible including full denomination 8. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-40. 13.15 grams. XF with dark surfaces though no corrosion, bold partial shield and cross. Recovered from: Spanish 1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Seville, Spain, milled 2 reales "pistareen," Philip V, 1722 J, rare provenance. Cal-980; KM-307. 3.55 grams. Very rare provenance as one of very few coins recovered from this pair of inbound ships whose salvage was famously reported in National Geographic magazine in December 1979. High grade (probably Mint State) with spotty surface corrosion yet some sharp details and clear date, small edge-flaw as made near crown. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 1, with original lot-tag 163, and to Sedwick Auction 17, with original lot-tag 600. Recovered from: Guadalupe-Tolosa, sunk in 1724 off the Dominican Republic

France (mint uncertain), ecu, Louis XV, 1725. 20.19 grams. Surfaces rather dark and a bit smooth yet better than most seen from this wreck with full design details. Recovered from: Le Chameau, sunk in 1725 off Nova Scotia, Canada

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 173(?) F, ex-Weller. S-M26; KM-30. 2.51 grams. Dark and a bit corroded yet with clear mintmark, assayer, and partial date plus bold cross, desirable provenance. With small, typed note stating that the coin was found by Bob "Frogfoot" Weller on the Infante site. Recovered from: Spanish 1733 Fleet, Florida Keys

Lot of two Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer F (where visible). KM-40a. 24.61 grams total. Very similar pairing with minor corrosion and bold partial shields and crosses, one partially dated (most likely 1732). Recovered from: Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, Netherlands

Westfriesland, United Netherlands, "rider" ducatoon, 1742. KM-92.1; Delm-1031. 25.24 grams. Moderately corroded but with a clear, bold date. With certificate and postcard. Recovered from: Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Isles of Scilly, southwest of England

Seville, Spain, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1749 PJ. Cal-572; KM-374; Fr-275. 1.77 grams. Very rare coin from this wreck and the only example of the type we have offered. Lustrous Mint State with light encrustation around the legends, slight bend in planchet. With photo-certificate and copy of Sotheby's The Uruguayan Treasure of the River Plate catalog (March 1993). Recovered from: Luz, sunk in 1752 off Montevideo, Uruguay

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1783 FF. Yonaka-M8-83; KM-106.2; Cal-1124. 24.89 grams. Moderately corroded yet mostly detailed, stain spot near bust. With NGC El Cazador label (NGC #1951582-188). Recovered from: Cazador, sunk in 1784 off New Orleans, Louisiana

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1780 FF. Yonaka-M8.80; KM-106.2; Cal-1120. 24.59 grams. AU with surface corrosion yet fully detailed. With original (small, generic) certificate from the salvors. Recovered from: Hartwell, sunk in 1787 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa

Utrecht, Dutch East India Co. (VOC), copper duit, 1790. KM-111.1. 2.86 grams. VF with verdigris, very rare provenance. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 7, with original lot-tag 666 and photo-certificate. Recovered from: Zeeland, sunk in 1793 off South Africa

Santiago, Chile, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1802 JJ. KM-51; Cal-1037. 25.77 grams. Our first time auctioning a Chilean coin from this scarcely encountered wreck. Minor surface pitting yet fairly high grade (AU or so) with clear details throughout, dark spots around the legends. With Sedwick certificate from 2004. Recovered from: Lady Burgess, sunk in 1806 off the Cape Verde Islands, west of Africa

Mexico (mint uncertain), cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1860 (assayer not visible), very rare provenance, ex-Meylach. 17.81 grams. Reportedly the only coin ever found from this wreck that Meylach dove on in the 1960s; the site is now in a National Marine Sanctuary. Dark and pitted surfaces with some design detail visible, clear final two digits of date. Pedigreed to the Marty Meylach Collection (Sedwick Auction 8, with original lot-tag 1118), with color photocopy of a 2006 archeological report about the wreck. Recovered from: "Brick Wreck," sunk in the mid-1800s off the Florida Keys

USA (New Orleans mint), Seated Liberty half dollar, 1858-O, 8 in rock variety, NGC Shipwreck Effect / SS Republic. Lustrous and Mint State piece with patch of matte surface corrosion on the obverse, scarce variety from this wreck. With new SS Republic label. Recovered from: S.S. Republic, sunk in 1865 off Georgia Please use this link to verify the certification number

Philippines (under US administration), 50 centavos, 1936, Murphy and Quezon. KM-176. 7.24 grams. Only 20,000 1936 50 centavos were struck to commemorate the establishment of the Commonwealth. In early 1942, as invading Japanese forces approached Manila, many silver 1 peso and 50 centavos coins along with a small number of Wilson medals were dumped into Manila Bay. This example is corroded with a partial circular protected area on the obverse from another coin, rather decent reverse with spots of dark encrustation. Recovered from: "Manila Bay treasure," dumped off the Philippines in 1942

Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer L to right, mintmark M to left (M-L), PCGS AU58, finest known in PCGS census. Nesmith-85; Cal-101, S-M9; KM-12. 5.64 grams Lovely strike and toning with full legends and interiors, finest of ten graded in the PCGS census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer D, NGC VF details / environmental damage. S-M18a; KM-45. 26.62 grams. Broadly struck on a circular planchet with bold partial shield and cross (the latter doubled), spotty dark silver toned surfaces, minor pitting around the edges. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 169? (L), ex-Pasay Hoard. S-M21; KM-46. 27.81 grams. Technically high grade (AU) but very weakly struck with some shield and cross detail, rather bold mintmark though, matte surfaces from prior burial as is typical for this hoard.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left. S-M11; KM-36; Cal-505. 13.48 grams. XF with heavy scrape on shield, otherwise well detailed with full shield and cross plus complete king's ordinal II and INDIARVM showing, pleasing golden-toned fields.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer F (pre-dated period), PCGS XF40, finest known in PCGS census. S-M12a; KM-37.1; Cal-745. 13.75 grams. Choice, bold shield and cross with full castles-and-lions, complete mintmark and assayer, couple of small verdigris spots on the obverse, finest of three graded in the PCGS census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to right, NGC XF 40. S-M11; KM-31; Cal-358. (Weight not specified.) Type with assayer O under mintmark to right (NGC label says "assayers left" in error). Rich cobalt-toned surfaces and ample detail on this piece with a full, centered shield and cross. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer O below mintmark oM to left. S-M11; KM-31; Cal-357. 6.77 grams. XF+ with patchy dark surfaces from probable burial, possible mounting damage on shield, well struck and centered with full shield and cross details.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O to right, mintmark oM to left, PCGS XF40. S-M11; KM-26; Cal-224. 3.33 grams. Conservatively graded in our opinion with sharply detailed and complete shield and cross, most of legends struck up as well, lustrous surfaces with tan sedimentation in fields. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer O to left, mintmark oM to right, PCGS VF30. S-M11; KM-26; Cal-226. 3.30 grams. Well detailed for the numerical grade with some retained luster around the full shield and cross, some flatness in the legends though other parts show through. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Lima, Peru, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, P-4 to left, *-D (no o) to right, PCGS XF details / environmental damage, ex-Pat Johnson. S-L4; KM-11; Cal-501. 13.71 grams. Interesting coin missing the o above D for the assayer, probably from a die obstruction and not an actual variety. Strong strike with full shield and cross plus nearly complete legends, clear assayer and mintmark, very dark fields with minor sedimentation from prior burial. Pedigreed to the Pat Johnson Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Lima, Peru, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, dot-D to left, * to right. S-L4; KM-unl (5 for type); Cal-120. 1.60 grams. Choice XF piece with full monogram and cross (the latter slightly doubled), plentiful legend detail, matte surfaces with dark silver toned fields.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th period), borders of x's. S-P14; KM-5.5; Cal-672. 27.41 grams. Well struck with full shield and cross plus complete king's name, popular type with inner borders made of x's on both sides, VF overall with some contact marks.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg). S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. 26.79 grams. AU with full shield and cross though some strike weakness in areas, bright surfaces from probably light cleaning.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg). S-P15; KM-10; Cal-912. 27.00 grams. Choice near Mint State piece with bold full shield and cross, lustrous surfaces throughout, small edge-flaw as struck. From the "Wild Horse River Wreck" of ca. 1620 (Sedwick Auction 4, with original lot-tag 232), with photo-certificate.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q. S-P17; KM-10; Cal-916. 26.80 grams. About AU with silvery surfaces, nearly complete shield and bold full cross, some surface hairlines.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q. S-P17; KM-10; Cal-916. 26.59 grams. XF+ with cleaned, lightly corroded surfaces (probably salvaged), full shield and cross but weak centers.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1622 P, quadrants of cross transposed, rare. S-P22; KM-19; Cal-1438. 27.05 grams. VF with last digit of date not visible but known by style, bold nearly complete shield and nice full cross, lightly cleaned surfaces.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (early to mid-1630s). S-P26; KM-19a. 27.50 grams. Richly toned AU with nearly complete shield and cross, clear assayer.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1640(?), assayer not visible. KM-19a. 28.01 grams. XF with small scuff on reverse, oddly struck with some doubling for both the shield and cross, bottom of the date visible but not certain.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer L (1st period). S-P3; KM-3.2. 5.60 grams. Dark and corroded from past salvage, full shield and cross along with clear assayer.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period). S-P10; KM-3.2; Cal-370. 3.05 grams. AU with matte surfaces, minor scratches at base of shield, choice full cross.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip IV, assayer E (1651-2), rare. S-P36; KM-12b. 2.69 grams. XF with boldly struck shield and cross, dark and lightly corroded surfaces from probable salvage.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1768 (V-Y). S-P57; KM-45; Cal-1145. 26.76 grams. Chunky VF/XF, bold date between pillars.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1669 E. S-P37b; KM-24; Cal-386. Broadly struck VG with decent cross, darkly toned all over.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1733 YA, rare, NGC Good 4. S-P45; KM-29a; Cal-909. 5.58 grams. Well circulated yet with clear date and assayer, which is a traditional rarity. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, (1656), rare. S-P37a; KM-13; Cal-580. 1.67 grams. Rare one-year design with cross on monogram side. VF with scratch on obverse.

Azores (under Portugal), 120 reis, crowned-G.P countermark (Luis I, 1887) on a Seville, Spain, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1774 CF, NGC Fine details / scratches, c/s Fine weak. Gomes-17.03; KM-24.1. Weakly struck yet full crown countermark on the bust of a well-circulated host coin, several scratches and dark patches in the fields. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1770 JR, no dot after CAROLVS. Janson-58.4.3; Yonaka-P8.70b; KM-50; Cal-1168. 26.95 grams. Deeply toned VF with some damage above crown.

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1779 PR, ex-Seaby. Janson-63.8.3; KM-55; Cal-1176. 26.72 grams. Near XF with deep and rich rainbow toning, somewhat lustrous. With original Seaby (London) envelope from the 1950s.

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1808 PJ, NGC AU 53. KM-73; Cal-732. Lustrous example with high points a bit flat from strike weakness rather than actual circulation, golden and red-toned highlights. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1808 PJ, ex-Seaby. KM-73; Cal-732. 26.88 grams. AU with test cut on edge above crown, dark rainbow toning all over. With original Seaby (London) envelope from the 1950s.

Brazil (Rio mint), 320 reis, 1802-R, Maria I, NGC VF 35. Russo-377; Gomes-19.02; KM-221.3. Light golden-toned, circulated surfaces. 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 62. KM-54; Cal-1760; Fr-23. Handsome piece with a prooflike quality throughout, rarely seen in Mint State with only one finer in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Santiago, Chile, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV (bust of Charles III), 1796 DA, PCGS AU55. KM-54; Cal-1761; Fr-23. Bright, golden surfaces with light friction on the high points for the grade, some scattered hairlines. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Santiago, Chile, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV (bust of Charles III), 1803 FJ/JJ, NGC AU 55. KM-54; Cal-1773; Fr-23. Bold strike with minor circulation wear on the high points, a few lamination flaws on the obverse, the over-assayer not noted on label but clear. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Santiago, Chile, gold 8 escudos, 1846 IJ, JUNIO on edge, NGC AU details / removed from jewelry. KM-105; Fr-41. The slab states JULIO in error; this is the JUNIO edge variety (struck in June of 1846). Well struck with bold details, surfaces a bit hairlined and a lamination flaw through the date but no jewelry mounting evidence. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Santiago, Chile, gold 1 peso, 1860, PCGS MS61. KM-133; Fr-48. Bright piece with some reflectivity in the fields, bold strike with some die clashing, only one finer in MS 63 in the PCGS population report. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1817 JF, NGC AU 53. Restrepo-128.29; KM-66.2; Cal-1821; Fr-60. Muted luster and reddish hues in the fields, thin scratch on bust. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1818 JF, NGC AU 50. Restrepo-127.28; KM-66.2; Cal-1823; Fr-60. Richly toned with ample red-gold hues throughout over semi-lustrous surfaces, minor central strike weakness and wear for the grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Popayan, Colombia, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1776 SF. Restrepo-62.10; Cal-1634; KM-49.2; Fr-40. 6.64 grams. Broadly struck AVF with minor hairlines, popular date with US collectors.

Bogota, Colombia, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1776 JJ. Restrepo-52.12; KM-48.1; Cal-1456; Fr-41. 3.27 grams. Fine with unusual corrosion pattern on the obverse, popular date with US collectors.

Bogota, Colombia, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1773 V.J. Restrepo-38.3; Cal-501; KM-46.1. 3.45 grams. Fine with circulation cameo contrast, minor scratch over ordinal.

Cundinamarca, Colombia, 2 reales, 1816/6 JF, "Libertad Americana," 6 over horizontal 6 in date, PCGS AG3. Restrepo-137.5; KM-C4. This is technically the finest and only example in the PCGS census as an 1816 FJ colonial bust 2 reales was miscategorized under this PCGS number (756485). Weak centers but with full legends, clear unusual overdate variety. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, gold 8 escudos, 1834 RS, NGC XF details / cleaned. Restrepo-158.1; KM-89. Decently struck with some minor planchet flaws over the bust, lightly cleaned centers with rich golden toned edges. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Bogota, Colombia, copper (off-metal) trial strike 8 reales, 1840RS, very rare, NGC VF details / damaged. Restrepo-unl (cf 194.3); KM-unl. Only the second example we have seen. Dark brown surfaces with some corrosion and gouges, colonial edge (raised circles and squares). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Popayan, Colombia, gold 20 pesos, 1875/4/3, PCGS AU detail / scratch. Restrepo-339.13; KM-142.1; Fr-99. Struck at the Popayan mint using crude dies with major date repunching and numerous die breaks, still displaying a prooflike quality around the legends, set of scratches beneath ESTADOS. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Costa Rica, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree counterstamp (Type III, 1845) on a Seville, Spain, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1828 JB. KM-42. 5.72 grams. XF counterstamp on a VF host with some scratches on the bust, richly toned with blue hues around the rims.

Costa Rica, gold 2 escudos, 1855 JB, NGC AU details / cleaned. KM-99; Fr-8. 6.22 grams. Desirable piece despite light cleaning with ample luster and plenty of detail, particularly on the arms side. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Costa Rica, bronze 1 centavo, 1874, PCGS MS63 ("top pop"). KM-120. Well-struck obverse while reverse rims are a bit weak, even brown color, tied with two others for finest known in the PCGS census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuba, 25 centavos, short-and-thick key incuse countermark (1872-77) on a USA (Philadelphia Mint), seated Liberty quarter dollar, 1858. KM-R4.3. 5.98 grams. Weak but full VF countermark on the obverse of a VG host coin, solder spot on the reverse, popular and important issue from the time of Cuba's "Ten Years War" against Spain (1868-78).

Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia Mint), gold 20 pesos, 1915, Jose Marti, NGC MS 61. KM-21; Fr-1. Popular type as the highest denomination for this series. Baggy surfaces though no wear. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia Mint), gold 10 pesos, 1916, Jose Marti, NGC MS 61. KM-20; Fr-3. Lustrous piece, some surface chatter. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia Mint), gold 10 pesos, 1916, Jose Marti, NGC MS 60. KM-20; Fr-3. Bright cartwheel luster on both sides, some bagmarks but overall a bit better than the numerical grade suggests. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuba (struck at the Philadelphia Mint), proof 1 peso, 1915, Jose Marti, NGC Proof details / stained, ex-Rudman. KM-15.1. Nice, mark-free proof coin with unusual matte tan surfaces. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman numismatic cabinet (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuba, 1 peso, 1953, Marti centennial, PCGS MS64. KM-29. Brightly lustrous, just a few minor bagmarks, popular type-coin. 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 66 Cameo. KM-P39. Bright proof surfaces with deep blue toning around the edges. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Lot of seven aluminum Cuban tokens, Development Company of Cuba. 17.06 grams total. The Development Company of Cuba was set up after the Spanish-American War by an US Army officer who stayed in the country and bought the Ceballos estate in Camaguey where he sold tracts of land to wealthy Americans looking for a vacation home. Two examples each of the 1 peso, 10 centavos, and 5 centavos plus a single 25 centavos; generally VF to XF, some with minor staining.

Lot of six aluminum Cuban tokens. 10.04 grams total. Mixed lot of several different private issuers, all circulated and several holed or with contact marks, includes an Estrada Palma medal (scarce).

Lot of six bronze Cuban tokens. 25.35 grams total. Several scarce types in this group including a nice Central San Claudio issue, generally VF to AU.

Lot of four Cuban tokens, ca. late 1800s to early 1900s. 25.43 grams total. Interesting group lot of: F.R. Ruzos, Madruga, copper-nickel 10 centavos; J.M. Escojida, bronze 5 centavos; Central Precioso, Camarioca, copper-nickel 40 centavos; Freemason temple construction souvenir token, Holguin, copper-nickel 25 centavos. All circulated, some quite rare like the Central Precioso type.

Lot of three Cuba, brass tokens, late 1800s to 1907. 13.50 grams total. Group lot of: Tienda Central Mercedes (late 1800s), octagonal 5 centavos; Unidad Sugar Co (late 1800s), 1 centavo; Yngenio Mercedita, 1907, 1 centavo.

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. 5.03 grams. VF countermark on a VG host piece, some colorful toning around details.

Dominican Republic, proof silver 500 pesos, 1976, first American visit of the King and Queen of Spain, NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo. KM-X1e. Issued to commemorate the 1976 visit of King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia Reyes of Spain to Santo Domingo, their first visit to the Americas. Frosted design set against deep mirror proof fields. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Lot of two Dominican Republic proof pattern 100 pesos (off-metal strikes), 1980, Enriquillo, pillar dollar reverse, one in aluminum and one in bronze. KM-unl (cf X3). 28.18 grams total. Rare pair of which only 40 of each were minted featuring a native bust on the obverse and the first Santo Domingo pillars design on the reverse. Both lustrous with proof surfaces, the copper example with patches of dark toning.

Dominican Republic, proof silver 300 pesos, 1983, human rights, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo ("top pop"). KM-X5c. Exceptional frosty design details along with deep proof fields, tied with two others for finest known in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

El Salvador, 1 real, R-in-beaded-circle countermark (Type IV, 1862-3) on a Guatemala 1 real, 1860R, NGC VF 20, c/s XF standard. KM-89. Bold, nearly complete XF countermark on Carrera's neck of a circulated host coin, fairly rare type and uncommon in this grade range without problems. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Wurttemberg (German States), 3 mark, 1911-F, Wilhelm II, silver wedding anniversary of the king and queen, low bar, NGC MS 64. KM-636. Satiny surfaces with red toning around the edges, popular commemorative type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, cob 1/2 real, Philip V, 1744 (J), denomination "1/2." JP-MR12a; S-G1; KM-2; Cal-126. 1.61 grams. XF with small hole at top, last two digits of date clear, full denomination 1 over 2 to right of the shield (rated as scarce in Jara-Paiz).

Guatemala, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII, 1817 M. JP-1E40; KM-74; Cal-1495; Fr-25. 3.44 grams. UNC but hairlined and with mount removed at top, scarce one-year type.

Guatemala, pillar 4 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754 J, Spanish 5, NGC VF details / cleaned, ex-Johnson. JP-4R22b; Yonaka-G4.54; KM-17.1; Cal-353. Scarce first year of milled coinage in Guatemala. Circulated surfaces with contact marks rather than any noticeable cleaning, dark gray toning particularly around the edges. Pedigreed to the Ray Johnson Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, pillar 4 reales, Charles III, 1770 P, ex-Johnson. JP-4R39; Yonaka-G4.70; KM-26; Cal-801. 13.45 grams. XF+ with minor tooling, nicely detailed globes, dull gray surfaces, slightly off-center strike. Pedigreed to the Ray Johnson Collection.

Guatemala, pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1759 P, NGC XF 40, ex-Norweb, ex-Johnson. JP-2R27; Yonaka-G2.59b; KM-20; Cal-465. A scarce coin in any form, let alone in this grade with boldly defined details and some original mint luster plus a desirable pedigree. Pedigreed to the Norweb (with his envelope) and Ray Johnson Collections. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, pillar 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1755 J, rare, NGC AU details / plugged. JP-1R23b; Yonaka-G1.55; KM-16; Cal-136. Lustrous, high-AU piece with well-hidden plug in U of QUE, a rare date nonetheless. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, pillar 1 real, Charles III, 1766 P, rare, NGC VF details / obverse damage, ex-Amat, ex-Johnson. JP-1R35; Yonaka-G1.66; KM-24; Cal-326. Light high points contrasted against dark cobalt fields, small pockmark on obverse, rare date (rated as R3 in Yonaka). Pedigreed to the Virrey Amat and Ray Johnson Collections. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, pillar 1/2 real, Charles III, 1763 G, rare, NGC VF 25, ex-Johnson, finest known in NGC census. JP-MR32; Yonaka-G05.63; KM-23; Cal-89. Deep rich toning, typically crude as struck from recycled 1762 dies, rare date, the finer of just two in the NGC census (the other VG). Pedigreed to the Ray Johnson Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1779 P, rare, NGC VG 8, finest and only example in NGC census. JP-1R44; KM-33.2; Cal-335. Nicely, evenly circulated example of this rare date featuring deep circulation cameo contrast against the lighter high points. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1797 M. JP-8R63b; KM-53; Cal-890. 26.98 grams. Richly toned XF+ with thin scratch in front of bust. With collector's envelope from the 1950s.

Guatemala (Central American Republic), 1/4 real, 1840/30, NGC MS 66. KM-1. Fresh as the day it was struck with brilliant, lustrous fields and frosted devices. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guatemala, 8 reales, sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839), on cross side of a Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-107. 26.05 grams. Choice XF countermark on a long, flat host cob grading Fine, holed at one end.

Guatemala, 8 reales, sun-over-mountains countermark (Type II, 1839), on cross side of a Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1770 V-(Y or J). KM-99. 22.72 grams. Strong XF countermark on a chunky AVF cob with bold full date, holed near edge and cut down to just under 23 grams.

Guatemala, 4 reales, 1873-P, PCGS XF45, ex-Pat Johnson. KM-197.1. Steely gray surfaces and modest wear, one of just two in the PCGS population report. Pedigreed to the Pat Johnson Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Haiti, 25 centimes, An 14 (1817-1818), Petion, NGC MS 62. KM-15.1. Frosty piece with sharply struck details. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Haiti (struck in England), copper proof 5 centimes, 1863-HEATON, NGC SP 64 Red Brown. KM-40. Brilliant proof with mirror fields showing ample red hues. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, gold bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII, 1814 HJ. KM-122; Cal-1515; Fr-49. 3.34 grams. Scarce type, VF with scratch on edge near king's name.

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII transitional ("armored" bust), 1809 TH. KM-110; Cal-1310. 27.09 grams. AU, richly toned with rainbow hues amidst dark gray silver, several strike-through fibers near the bust. With collector's envelope from the 1950s.

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1818 JJ, ex-Seaby. KM-111; Cal-1333. 26.95 grams. Toned AU with plentiful luster on both sides, minor pitting around the edges. With original Seaby (London) envelope from the 1950s.

Guadalajara, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1821 FS, ex-Hollinbeck. KM-111.3; Cal-1211. 26.88 grams. About AU with dark gray surfaces showing hints of golden toned luster. With original Hollinbeck Stamp & Coin Co. (Iowa) envelope from 1950.

Zacatecas, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1821 RG, ex-Seaby. KM-111.5; Cal-1465. 26.95 grams. AU with gunmetal gray toning, some original luster. With original Seaby (London) envelope from 1958.

Culiacan, Mexico, gold 8 escudos, 1869 CE, NGC XF 45. KM-383.2; Fr-66. Beautiful golden surfaces with luster around the edges, typical central strike weakness, tougher date. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Zacatecas, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1839 OM, NGC AU 55. KM-377.13; DP-Zs19. Scarce, earlier date with subdued luster, typical strike weakness on the eagle. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Chihuahua, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1863 JC, repunched date, PCGS AU53. KM-377.2; DP-Ca36. Interesting type with crudely repunched date with misaligned digits and clear 3/3. Lightly circulated with ample mint luster. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1887 MH, NGC MS 62. KM-377.10; DP-Mo72. Bright, prooflike surfaces with sharply struck details, a few scattered hairlines on the reverse. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1890 AM, NGC MS 63. KM-377.3; DP-Cn52. Scarce date in this grade, well-struck piece with speckled gold toning over lustrous fields. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, cap-and-rays 1 peso, 1908 GV, NGC MS 62. KM-409.2. Semi-prooflike surfaces on the reverse, lustrous surfaces with minor chatter for the grade, faint red toning around the peripheries. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Oaxaca, Mexico, 2 pesos provisional, 1915, NGC MS 62. KM-747.1. Bright and lustrous type-coin with semi-prooflike fields (particularly noticeable on the reverse), some die-polish lines and spots of golden toning on the back. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Oaxaca, Mexico, 2 pesos provisional, 1915, PCGS AU58. KM-746. Decent strike for this crude provisional type with full details and only a touch of center weakness as is typical, lustrous golden-toned surfaces with some purple hues on the back. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, 10 centavos, 1919-M, NGC MS 67 ("top pop"). KM-429. Brilliant, sharply struck example with streaks of red toning throughout, tied with nine others for finest known in the NGC census, excellent type-set opportunity. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Utrecht, United Netherlands, gold ducat, 1634. KM-7.1; Fr-284; Delm-963. 3.43 grams. Bright AU with wavy planchet as is typical, well-detailed knight and sharp legends.

Utrecht, United Netherlands, gold ducat, 1727, possibly from the Wendela (1737). KM-12.2; Fr-285; Delm-965. 3.36 grams. XF+ with sandy sediment in crevices that do indicate a salvage origin. Pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 13, with original lot-tag 250, which points out that a 1727 example was sold in the original Wendela auction by Sotheby's in 1973 but without a photo to confirm it is this coin.

Utrecht, United Netherlands, gold ducat, 1762. KM-12.3; Fr-285; Delm-965. 3.46 grams. Lightly cleaned XF.

Lima, Peru, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1787 IJ, NGC AU 58 ("top pop"). KM-82.1a; Cal-1952; Fr-32. Lustrous example of the scarcer of two assayers for this date, a bit weakly struck on the bust with a few lamination flaws but otherwise bright and well detailed, tied with one other for finest known in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Lima, Peru, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1791 IJ, NGC AU 53. KM-92; Cal-1590; Fr-36. Minor high-point wear from circulation yet retaining ample luster, red-gold hues around the edges. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1791 IJ. KM-87; Cal-906. 27.00 grams. First year of the proper bust design for Charles IV. Nicely toned XF with hues of blue, purple, and gold all mixing together, a couple of marks on the obverse. With collector's envelope from the 1950s.

Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1815 JP. KM-117.1; Cal-1248. 27.08 grams. AU+ with much original mint luster, red- and gold-toned fields with blue highlights around the bust, small natural edge-flaw at top of obverse.

Lima, Peru, provisional copper 1/8 peso, 1823, NGC MS 61 Brown. KM-137. Glossy fields with blue and purple tones, some planchet flaws as is normal for the type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuzco, Peru (Republic of South Peru), gold 8 escudos, 1838 MS, CONFEDERACION, PCGS AU detail / edge repaired. KM-171; Fr-92. A handsome coin despite minor reworking to the edge from a rim bump near REPUB, lustrous surfaces and well-struck intricate details on this popular design. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Cuzco, Peru (Republic of South Peru), 8 reales, 1838 MS, CONFEDERACION, NGC AU details / cleaned. KM-170.4. Popular design shared with the 8 escudos as seen in the prior lot, patchy dark toning throughout with surface hairlines underneath the sunface, sharp details on the reverse with some luster in the center. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Puerto Rico (under Spain), 1 peso, Alfonso XIII, 1895. KM-24; Cal-128. 25.00 grams. AU with polished surfaces.

Puerto Rico (under Spain), 20 centavos, Alfonso XIII, 1895, NGC UNC details / cleaned. KM-22; Cal-126. Flashy piece with some surface hairlines. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Seville, Spain, gold double excelente, Ferdinand-Isabel, S and four dots at bottom between busts. Cal-727; Fr-136. 6.95 grams. Very popular early Spanish gold coin with facing busts of the Reyes Catolicos: Ferdinand and Isabel. High AU with sharp details, once bent and then straightened with some surface damage.

Seville, Spain, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer not visible (Gothic D at 4 o'clock outside tressure on reverse). Cal-720. 27.29 grams. Thick and circular cob with well centered and choice full shield and cross plus king's ordinal II visible, XF overall with several natural edge cracks.

Seville, Spain, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D at 4 o'clock outside tressure on reverse. Cal-573. 13.62 grams. AU with plenty of original luster throughout, exceptional full shield and nice cross.

Valladolid, Spain, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer oA, rare. Cal-296. 3.24 grams. Rare piece from this mint with assayer oA over denomination I to right, three waves for the mintmark to left. VF+ with light black and tan surface sedimentation from probable burial, full shield and cross, natural crack along edge.

Seville, Spain, cob 2 reales, Philip IV, assayer R. KM-97. 6.84 grams. XF with first two digits of the date 16 visible, bold shield and full cross with just a bit of strike weakness, clear assayer R.

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 2 escudos, Philip V, 1734 JF, NGC AU details / obv cleaned, finest and only example in NGC census. Cal-1871; KM-352; Fr-235a. Lustrous example of this scarce type and the only one listed in the NGC census (details designation notwithstanding). Well struck with nice details showing just a touch of high-point wear, some light hairlines on the obverse. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1776 PJ. Cal-1264; KM-415.1; Fr-290. 1.75 grams. VF+, popular date with US collectors.

Seville, Spain, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1776 CF. Cal-1306; KM-415.2; Fr-291. 1.74 grams. VF, richly gold toned fields, popular date with US collectors.

Madrid, Spain, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1787 DV. Cal-1793; KM-418.1a; Fr-284. 13.40 grams. XF with surface hairlines.

Madrid, Spain, gold 10 pesetas, Alfonso XII, 1878 DE-M with 19-62 in stars (restrike), NGC MS 64. Cal-168 (under Franco); KM-677 (for original); Fr-343R. Bright, coppery red-gold surfaces with significant luster, very well struck by the Casa de Moneda using the original dies in 1961 and 1962. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Madrid, Spain, gold reverse proof 1.5 euros (1 oz Spanish Doubloon series), Philip VI, 2022, Bull, NGC Reverse PF 68. Mintage of 15,000 coins. First year of issue for this reverse proof gold coin honoring bulls in Spanish heritage. The slab has a small chip at the top. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Madrid, Spain, gold reverse proof 15 euro cent (1/10 oz Spanish Doubloon series), Philip VI, 2022, Iberian Lynx, NGC Reverse PF 70 ("top pop"). 3.11 grams. Perfect example of this reverse proof gold coin depicting the Iberian Lynx (an endangered species). Please use this link to verify the certification number

Caracas, Venezuela, royalist 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1820 BS, F-7 flanking cross, lions at top left and bottom right, PCGS VF detail / cleaned. Cal-738; KM-C6.1; Stohr-11-C6 (var. a). Scarcer variety with lions and castles in different quadrants than the "proper" design, bright surfaces from prior cleaning. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Caracas, Venezuela, copper-nickel token 1 real, Cafe Espagnol Caracas / B. Bonfante & Co., (ca. 1850), NGC MS 62. Rulau-DF34. Lustrous with pale golden toning and darker spots, better than the circulated and/or damaged examples that have rarely been offered over the past decade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Guanabacoa, Cuba (under Spain), silver medal, Isabel II, 1834. Herrera-41; Medina-412. 6.82 grams, 25 mm. AU with rim damage from prior mounting.

Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, 1739, Vernon / Fort Chagre. Adams-FCv5D. 16.14 grams, 39 mm. XF with light surface corrosion yet fully detailed.

Great Britain, small copper medal, 1781, Admiral G.B. Rodney / HMS Sandwich. BHM-237. 3.42 grams, 24 mm. Obverse: bust of Admiral Rodney facing right, G.B. / RODNEY. Reverse: HMS Sandwich sailing left, SANDWICH above. Edge: smooth. Nice AU example of this popular small-size medal commemorating Admiral Rodney's capture of Saint Eustatius from the Dutch and munitions meant for George Washington's army.

Germany, bronze medal for the sinking of the Lusitania on "5 Mai 1915" (error date), with designer's name K. GOETZ on edge, rare. 72.53 grams. The rare first issue of this famous medal whose propaganda-laden release resulted in many different copies from the British and others to show how cruel the Germans were about the incident, the overall design being a depiction of the ship sinking on one side under a legend that translates as "No Contraband Goods!" and with Death (a skeleton) selling tickets to passengers at the Cunard box office on the other side with "Business Above All" at top. The error date of May 5 instead of May 7 was due to a flawed newspaper account, according to the designer. AU with light wear on the high points, matte brown surfaces.

Mexico City, Mexico, silver medal, 1936, 400th Anniversary of the Mexico City Mint, NGC MS 65. Grove-490A. 38 mm Mintage of 1,089 pieces. Popular commemorative numismatic medal depicting the Mexico City Mint's old screw press on the obverse and a contemporary steam-powered coin press. Bright piece with a few spots of tan and gold toning, sharply rendered details throughout. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Mexico City, Mexico, bronze medal, 1936, 400th Anniversary of the Mexico City Mint, NGC MS 64 BN. Grove-490B. 38 mm Mintage of 500 pieces. Glossy, chocolate brown surfaces with blue hues, popular commemorative numismatic medal. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Sombrerete, Mexico, silver medal, 1955, 400th Anniversary of Sombrerete, NGC MS 66. Grove-670A. 40 mm Beautifully toned high relief medal with electric blue hues blended with sunset red, very lustrous with prooflike surfaces. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Leon, Nicaragua (under Spain), 1 real proclamation medal, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1808, rare. Cal-562; Medina-312; Herrera-27; Grove-F83; KM-M1. 3.35 grams, 20 mm. AU with patches of dark gray toning amidst semi-lustrous surfaces, pockmark in field to right of the crown, popular as effectively the only colonial coinage struck in what is now Nicaragua.

Leon, Nicaragua (under Empire of Mexico), silver 1 real-sized proclamation medal, Iturbide, 1822. Grove-36A; KM-M2. 3.27 grams, 19 mm. VF with hole at top, matte dark gray surfaces, scarce proclamation medal that was also used as coinage throughout Nicaragua.

USA (Philadelphia Mint), silver Capped Bust 50 cents, 1828, square base 2, large 8s, PCGS Genuine XF detail / cleaned. Well-detailed piece with surface hairlines, significant luster. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Lot of four Philippines (U.S. administration, struck at the Philadelphia and San Francisco Mints) silver pesos, 1903, 1903-S, 1907-S, 1909-S. 93.85 grams total. Generally XF to AU, some with hairlines.

Byzantine Empire, AV tremissis, Theodosius II, 402-450 AD. RIC 213. 1.47 grams. D N THEODO-SIVS PI AVG, diademed bust facing right / VICTORI- IA AVGVSTORVM, Victory standing with wreath and globe, star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Slightly off-center XF strike on a satiny field, some small scratches on both sides.

Byzantine Empire, AV solidus, Justin I, 518-527 AD, Constantinople mint, NGC AU, strike 5/5, surface 2/5, clipped, wrinkled. DOC 1f; MIBE 2; SB 55. 4.14 grams. D N IVSTINVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield / VICTORIA AVGGG, angel standing facing left, holding staff terminating in staurogram and globus cruciger, CONOB in exergue, star in left field. Boldly struck on a wavy planchet with full and well-centered details, edges slightly clipped but not readily noticeable. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Byzantine Empire, AV solidus, Justinian I, 527-565 AD, Constantinople mint, NGC Ch AU, strike 4/5, surface 2/5, clipped, marks, wrinkled. DOC 9f; MIBE 7; SB 140. 4.42 grams. D N IVSTIANVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield / VICTORIA AVGGGS, angel standing facing, holding staff terminating in staurogram and globus cruciger, CONOB in exergue, star in right field. Lustrous example with nearly full details showing just a bit of strike weakness around the edges, minor edge-shaving and a couple of marks on the reverse. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Byzantine Empire, AV solidus, Justin II, 565-578 AD, Constantinople mint, NGC MS, strike 5/5, surface 3/5, brushed / scratches / clipped. DOC 4; MIB 4; SB 345. 4.48 grams. DN IVSTINIVS P P AVG, helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust facing, holding crowning Victory on globus and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORIA AGGG, Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head right, holding spear and globus cruciger. Strongly struck Mint State coin with sharp and centered design details, some surface hairlines and probable edge-clipping. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Byzantine Empire, AV solidus, Justin II, 565-578 AD, Constantinople mint, NGC Ch AU, strike 5/5, surface 2/5, clipped, wrinkled. DOC 4; MIB 4; SB 345. 4.44 grams. DN IVSTINIVS P P AVG, helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust facing, holding crowning Victory on globus and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORIA AGGG, Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head right, holding spear and globus cruciger. Bold, full strike with well detailed Victory design on the reverse, minor edge clipping noted to right of emperor. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Byzantine Empire, AV solidus, Maurice Tiberius, 582-602 AD, Constantinople mint, NGC MS, strike 4/5, surface 4/5. DOC 5; MIBE 6; SB 478. 4.50 grams. DN MAVR TIB PP AVG, helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger / VICTORIA AVGGA, angel standing facing, holding staff terminating in staurogram and globus cruciger, CONOB in exergue. Bright, Mint State solidus in a problem-free holder, bold emperor and angel design with just a bit of weak strike at edge, prooflike quality to the reverse fields. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Byzantine Empire, AV solidus, Phocas, 602-610 AD, Constantinople mint, NGC Ch AU, strike 5/5, surface 3/5, clipped, wavy flan. DOC 124; MIBE 43; SB 697. 4.38 grams. D N FOCAS PERP AVG, crowned, draped and cuirassed facing bust, holding cross / VICTORI-A AVGG B, angel standing facing, holding long staff terminating in staurogram and globus cruciger, CONOB in exergue. Lustrous and boldly struck piece with choice, centered reverse, some mild edge-clipping. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Byzantine Empire, AV solidus, Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 610-641 AD. DOC 13; MIBE 11. 4.42 grams. d d N N hERACLIUS ET hERA CONST P P AV, crowned facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, both draped and their crowns decorated, cross above / VICTORIA AVG, cross potent set on three steps, CONOB in exergue. AU+ with nicely struck details and very lustrous fields, a few scratches around the edges.

Byzantine Empire, AV solidus, Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 613-641 AD, Constantinople mint, NGC MS, strike 3/5, surface 3/5. DOC 13; MIBE 11. 4.43 grams. d d N N hERACLIUS ET hERA CONST P P AV, crowned facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, both draped and their crowns decorated, cross above / VICTORIA AVG, cross potent set on three steps, CONOB in exergue. Nice Mint State example for the type with bright fields possessing some reflectivity, well-struck obverse whereas the reverse is a bit doubled. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Byzantine Empire, AV solidus, Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonus, 632-641 AD, NGC Ch AU, strike 5/5, surface 4/5, clipped. DOC 43; MIBE 50; SB 769. 4.34 grams. Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, both wearing crowns surmounted with crosses, and Heraclonas, uncrowned, standing facing, each holding globus cruciger in their right hand, in upper field to left, cross / Cross potent on base and three steps, CONOB in exergue, Heraclian monogram to left. Popular design featuring emperor Heraclius along with his two sons, Constantine III and Heraclonas, as co-emperors; this was intended to help assert their joint rule after his death. By the end of 641, a year of four Byzantine emperors, Heraclius and Constantine were dead and Heraclonus was deposed and mutilated; Constans II, Constantine's son, ruled the empire by the end of the year. Bold design elements with full emperors and clear cross, some die-clashing on the reverse. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Byzantine Empire, AV histamenon nomisma, Constantine X, 1059-1067 AD, NGC. DOC 1a; SB 1847. Christ, nimbate, enthroned on straight-backed throne with upright arms, holding book of gospels and raising right hand / Constantine, bearded, standing facing on footstool, holding labarum with no pellet on shaft, and cross on globe. Struck on a cupped planchet with choice reverse details and lustrous, obverse a bit soft but with clear Christ figure. Please use this link to verify the certification number

Attica, Athens, AR tetradrachm "owl," 5th-4th century BC, mounted owl-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 25.54 grams total. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Polished XF coin with good detail, well-centered owl, custom setting of gold and silver, very eye-appealing and a popular issue. With photo-certificate.

Attica, Athens, AR tetradrachm "owl," 5th-4th century BC, mounted owl-side out in silver bezel with shackle bail. 25.90 grams total. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Polished VF coin with light scratches in owl-side field, thick custom silver setting, very eye-appealing and a popular issue. With photo-certificate.

Kingdom of Macedon, AR tetradrachm, Alexander III (the Great), 336-323 BC, mounted Zeus-side out in 14K gold men's ring (size 10) with perforated back. 15.49 grams total. Zeus seated left, holding eagle in right hand, sceptre in left / reverse not visible. Solid smooth-sided ring with Zeus mounted out instead of the usual head of Herakles, XF coin with lots of contrast. With photo-certificate.

Pair of Kingdom of Macedon, AR drachms, Alexander III (the Great), 336-323 BC, mounted with Herakles-side out on one and Zeus-side out on other in 14K gold cufflinks. 19.92 grams total. Both coins with Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle in right hand, sceptre in left. Bright, shiny XF coins in substantial custom gold settings, making them a nicely matched pair.

Roman Republic, AR denarius, ca. 150-115 BC, mounted head-side out in 14K gold men's ring (size 9-1/2) with perforated back. 13.51 grams total. Helmeted head of Roma right; X behind / Dioscuri galloping right. Heavy smooth-sided gold ring, the coin from the Roman Republic time period but impossible to fully attribute since the other side is not visible.

Roman Empire, AR denarius, Lucius Verus, 161-169 AD, aligned axis, mounted in 14K gold bezel with shackle bail. 6.47 grams total. Laureate bust of Verus right / Pax standing left, holding olive branch in right hand and a cornucopia in left hand. Deeply toned XF coin with choice details in custom-made gold setting (can be worn either side out), popular as the co-emperor of the Roman Empire alongside Marcus Aurelius. With photo-certificate.

Byzantine Empire, AV tremissis, Justinian I, 527-565 AD, mounted bust-side out in 14K gold men's ring (size 7). 9.11 grams total. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger. High grade piece (lustrous and lightly toned) with clear emperor's bust and title plus ample golden luster, set in a petite ring with column top decorations on either side.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, ex-1715 Fleet, mounted in thin-wire 14K gold bezel with shackle bail. 27.09 grams total. Solid and broad cob from one of the most popular shipwreck finds with some surface corrosion yet ample shield and cross detail, custom mounted in a wire bezel setting. From the 1715 Fleet, with original Cobb Coin Co. (Mel Fisher) tag 24668 (Cannon wreck).

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip V, assayer not visible, ex-1715 Fleet, ex-Fisher, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with shackle bail. 3.93 grams total. Scarce small denomination from the Fleet with nice bold cross and plenty of shield detail as well, recovered from the Corrigan's wreck site as noted on the tag. From the 1715 Fleet, with original Cobb Coin Co. (Mel Fisher) barcode tag and certificate 234501, along with small original Mel Fisher Treasure Exhibit sales receipt from November 1989.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip V, ex-Princess Louisa (1743), mounted cross-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 9.63 grams total. Circular piece with bold partial shield and cross (the former off-center), clear mintmark with possible final digit of date 0 above, minor surface corrosion. From the Princess Louisa (1743), with certificate and booklet.

Lima, Peru, cob 2 reales, 1734 N, ex-Princess Louisa (1743), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with shackle bail. 9.17 grams total. Full pillars and clear date plus most of the cross quite bold despite moderate corrosion, ideal orientation so either side can be worn facing out. From the Princess Louisa (1743), with certificate and booklet.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip V, ex-Princess Louisa (1743), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with shackle bail. 15.71 grams total. Nice bold cross and some pillar detail on this corroded piece, probably lightly rounded on edge to fit into the gold bezel. From the Princess Louisa (1743), with certificate and booklet.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible, with small chopmarks on cross from circulation in Asia, mounted cross-side out in silver half-bezel with 14K gold shackle bail and pirate-face embellishment. 34.75 grams total. Broad coin with nice bold shield and cross, two strong chopmarks over the cross along with a gold pirate embellishment.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible, with tiny chopmarks from circulation in Asia, mounted cross-side out in silver half-bezel with 14K gold shackle bail and pirate-face embellishment. 31.39 grams total. Large cob with strong, nearly complete shield and cross, several small test cuts and chopmarks on the cross side

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip V, assayer not visible, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel topped with cluster of 29 peridot and amethyst beads, complete with 14K gold chain (18"). 14.17 grams total. Triangular piece with partial shield and cross plus clear denomination I, first of this colorful jewelry style that we have offered.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip V, assayer not visible, mounted cross-side out in 14K yellow gold bezel chain-linked with 14K white gold bail bearing ten diamonds (.24 ct total weight, F/G color and VS clarity). 5.47 grams total. Partial yet bold shield and cross, clear denomination I also visible, wrapped in a custom gold bezel suspended from a dainty white gold bail with numerous small diamonds.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip V, assayer not visible, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel chain-linked with 14K gold bail bearing ten diamonds (.16 ct total weight, F/G color and VS clarity). 5.75 grams total. Small cob with some shield and cross detail visible, suspended from a flashy diamond encrusted bail.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip V, assayer not visible, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel chain-linked with 14K yellow gold bail bearing one diamond (.03 ct, F/G color and VS clarity). 5.27 grams total. Small, upside-down heart-shaped piece with partial shield and cross detail plus clear king's ordinal, suspended from a nice gold and diamond bail.

Pair of Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1R, Philip V, assayer R visible on one, mounted in 18K gold bezels backed with silver cufflinks. 13.68 grams total. One with a bold half of a shield, the other with a strong partial cross, both with gunmetal gray-toned surfaces.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Philip V, assayer F, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with shackle bail. 4.02 grams total. Sea salvaged piece though unknown as to what wreck it is from, bold partial monogram and cross both a bit off-center, clear mintmark and assayer with partial date 173(?).

Lima, Peru, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre, *-I to left, P-oD to right, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 6.22 grams total. Fine with lightly pitted surfaces from probably burial, weak but full shield and cross.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible, mounted cross-side out in heavy 14K gold twisted-wire bezel with ornate prongs and shackle bail. 42.23 grams total. Choice full cross with partial date 161_ above, strong shield with some doubling, rainbow toned all over and set in a decorative bezel.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period), mounted shield-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 5.65 grams total. Nice AU piece with choice full shield and cross, steely gray-toned surfaces with plenty of luster.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip III, assayer R (curved-leg) below mintmark P to left, ex-Ugaz, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 2.89 grams total. Choice full cross with partial legend text, crude yet full monogram side, dark gray-toned fields. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip III, assayer Q to left, mintmark P to right, mounted cross-side out in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 2.84 grams total. Excellent piece for wearing with bold, complete cross showing detailed castles-and-lions plus a well-struck monogram, dark gray-silver-toned fields contrasting against lighter high points.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1749 MF, mounted pillars-side out in silver bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 38.23 grams total. Very popular Spanish colonial coin design, nicely mounted in a bezel for wearing.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1749 MF, mounted pillars-side out in silver twisted-wire bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 35.98 grams total. Popular pillar "dollar" set in a decorative silver bezel with gold highlights.

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1749 MF, mounted pillars-side out in silver twisted-wire bezel with 14K gold prongs and shackle bail. 36.57 grams total. Popular design with dark gray toning around the legends, slight scuff above pillars, set in a nice gold and silver pendant.

Seville, Spain, cob 4 reales, Philip II, mounted cross-side out in silver twisted-wire bezel with 18K gold prongs and shackle bail. 19.65 grams total. Deeply toned piece with doubled, nearly complete cross and shield, partial legends including king's ordinal II visible, nicely set.

Spain (mint uncertain), cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, mounted in hand-hammered 14K rose gold bezel with free-moving silver bail. 20.81 grams total. Well-detailed and full shield and cross, some minor edge corrosion, set in a custom "Talon setting," meaning the edge of the coin is exposed and the frame holds the coin like a bird-of-prey's talons (hand-carved and hand-hammered to fit).

Pair of Spanish milled 1/2R "quarter pistareens" of Philip V (Cuenca, 1719 JJ, and Seville, 1731 PA), mounted cross-side out in 14K gold twisted-wire earrings. 6.93 grams total. Both moderately circulated yet fully detailed with clear shields and crosses, similarly toned surfaces of blue and golden hues.

Seville, Spain, milled 1 real "half pistareen," Ferdinand VI, 1750 PJ, mounted in 14K gold bezel with fixed bail. 4.15 grams total. Nice, evenly circulated VF coin mounted in a simple bezel that can be worn with either shield or cross facing out.