ARGENTINA (River Plate Provinces), Potosí mint, 8 reales, 1815 F, PROVICIAS error, rare, NGC AU 55, finest known in NGC census. Janson-5.2.1; KM-14. Choice luster for the stated grade, which appears to be more of an assessment of striking softness in center (particularly the sunface, also very slightly off-center), as the legends are strong with interesting error lacking the N in PROVINCIAS, rarely seen choice grade in any case, from the popular series struck at the Potosí mint for the newly independent River Plate Provinces. Please use this link to verify the certification number

ARGENTINA (River Plate Provinces), Potosí mint, 8 soles, 1815 FL, NGC MS 61, "top pop" in NGC census. Janson-6.1; KM-15. Choice luster on fields, a bit softly struck in legends but central sunface sharp, currently tied with three others for top grade at NGC, popular early type struck at the captured Potosí mint for the independent River Plate Provinces. Please use this link to verify the certification number

ARGENTINA (River Plate Provinces), La Rioja mint, 8 reales, 1835 P, NGC AU 55. Janson-36.1; KM-20. Bold strike with faint gold toning all over, scarce in this grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

ARGENTINA, Buenos Aires, copper 5/10 real, 1827, struck over a 1 décimo of 1822 or 1823, NGC MS 62 BN, Janson Plate. Janson-9.1.7; KM-3. Bold strike but with clear wreath of under-coin visible under BANCO NACIONAL, slight hint of red within dark brown surfaces. Plate Coin (obverse) on page 230 of La Moneda Circulante en el Territorio Argentino 1574-2019 (2020), by Hector Carlos Janson. Please use this link to verify the certification number

ARGENTINA, Buenos Aires, copper 5/10 real, 1827, struck 10% off-center over a 1 décimo of 1822 or 1823, NGC MS 64 BN (Mint Error). Janson-9.1; KM-3. With much original red color (especially on the 5/10 side) and hint of luster, with wreaths and some lettering from under-coin prominent, a rather pretty error. Please use this link to verify the certification number

ARGENTINA (Buenos Aires), copper 2 reales, 1854, NGC MS 63 RB, finest and only example in NGC census. Janson-19.1.2; KM-9. Light red color all over with lovely muted luster, fiber strike-through in BU of BUENOS probably related to a natural flaw on A of REALES on other side, very rare grade for this issue. Please use this link to verify the certification number

ARGENTINA, Córdoba, 4 reales, 1845, with portcullis, NGC AU 55, finest known in NGC census. Janson-50.1.3; KM-24.2. Attractive steel-gray toning, the strike bold except for centers, with a few minor natural flaws (pits and cracks), muted luster, the finer of just two in the NGC census for the variety. Please use this link to verify the certification number

ARGENTINA, La Rioja, gold 2 escudos, 1842 R, Rosas, NGC MS 63, "top pop" in NGC census. Janson-53; KM-13; Fr-11. Very bold and even strike with light rich toning over luster, minor bagmarks only, one of very few choice MS examples of this popular one-year type showing the bust of General Rosas, currently tied with two others for top honors at NGC. Please use this link to verify the certification number

ARGENTINA, Tucumán, "imitation cob" 2 reales, "752" date (ca. 1820), rare. Janson-1; KM-1. 3.65 grams. Small-flan VF with dark oxidation and spots of verdigris but bold details, the pillars full but the cross off-center, darkly toned.

AUSTRIA, Hall mint, 1 taler, Ferdinand I, no date (1564-95), NGC MS 62. Dav-8097. Frosty white with luster, incipient toning only on top of obverse rim, all details sharply struck and well preserved for its age, extra metal (die-flaw) on M of COMES on reverse. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1769 JR, dot after CAROLUS, very rare, with chopmarks from circulation in Asia. Janson-58.3.7; Yonaka-P8.69d; KM-50; Cal-1165. 26.62 grams. Beautifully toned VF with deep punchmark in center and five large chops in addition to several small ones, scarce host and actually a very rare variety with pellets around mintmarks, round-bottom 9 in date, four-petal flower at bottom of shield side, and dot (stop) after CAROLVS (rated R3 in Yonaka).

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1778 PR, NGC MS 63, "top pop" in NGC census. Janson-63.7.1; KM-55; Cal-1175. Choice strike with bold full rims, strong luster, starting to tone around letters, minor bagmarks, currently tied with one other for finest in NGC census atop a relatively large listed population. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1778 PR, NGC MS 61. Janson-63.7.1; KM-55; Cal-1175. Broad flan with slightly off-center obverse, choice full details, much luster under faint incipient toning, light surface hairlines in obverse fields. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1781 PR, NGC MS 61. Janson-63.10.3; KM-55; Cal-1180. Frosty cameo-like piece with lustrous fields, bold strike and sharp details, minimal marks. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1796 PP, NGC AU 58. Janson-76.8; KM-73; Cal-1000. Choice strike with full rims and strong luster, a candidate for MS despite some faint hairlines in obverse field. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1817 PJ, PCGS AU55. Janson-86.7; KM-84; Cal-1381. Faint toning and luster, with only light high-point wear, interesting fiber strike-through emanating from Ferdinand's chin. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1820 PJ, NGC AU 58. Janson-86.10; KM-84; Cal-1384. Toned over luster (particularly strong on reverse), with mostly strong details except for parts of rims, minimal wear (if any) on high points. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1824 PJ, NGC AU details / cleaned. Janson-86.14.1; KM-84; Cal-1391. Richly toned over bright luster but the obverse evidently hairlined, strong details throughout, a date not normally seen in high grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 4 reales, Charles IV, 1808 PJ, NGC MS 62+, finest known in NGC census. Janson-77.20.1; KM-72; Cal-845. Frosty and nearly prooflike with cartwheel luster and bold details, nearly full rims, lacking any wear or marks save for inevitable light hairlines in front of face, surely the only aspect keeping this choice top coin from an even higher grade among what is by far the most populous date in the census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1777 PR, NGC AU 55. Janson-65.6.1; KM-53; Cal-719. Beautifully lustrous fields, the details well struck but with faint high-point wear and minimal hairlines (arguably still higher grade), rare this nice and second finest in NGC census behind a single AU 58. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1775 JR, NGC AU 58. Janson-66.3.1; KM-52; Cal-474. Bold strike with particularly strong rims, superb luster (looks MS), perhaps some light hairlines but unusually flashy and somewhat rare this nice. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1808 PJ, NGC MS 64, "top pop" in NGC census. Janson-79.21.2; KM-70; Cal-484. Nice luster under very faint toning, strong rims, completely mark-free surfaces, currently tied with two others for finest in NGC census atop a double-digit population that dwarfs the other dates. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 1/2 real, Charles III, 1775 JR, NGC AU 58, "top pop" in NGC census. Janson-67.3; KM-51; Cal-240. Bold strike with strong full rims, light toned over muter luster (darker around details on reverse), rare grade, tied with one other (the next lot) for finest in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 1/2 real, Charles III, 1775 JR, NGC AU 58, "top pop" in NGC census. Janson-66.3.1; KM-52; Cal-474. A twin of the previous lot, with which is tied for finest at NGC, this one with even stronger rims (the metal extending past the design) but a bit less luster and slightly weaker high points. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 1/2 real, Charles IV, 1795 PP, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. Janson-79.7.2; KM-69; Cal-305. Strongly lustrous fields sprinkled with light toning, the rims full and the details sharp, very rare grade for this type (or for any bust 1/2 real). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 1/2 real, Charles IV, 1807 PJ, NGC MS 63, finest and only example in NGC census. Janson-79.20; KM-69; Cal-317. Brilliant luster within rainbow-toned peripheries, bold strike including rims, a very rare grade for a 1/2R, with curious odd "ghost" details in fields from the time of minting. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII, 1821 PJ, NGC MS 64. Janson-90.6; KM-90; Cal-436. Very bold strike with lustrous, satin-smooth fields, light rainbow toning that is stronger at rims. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII, 1821 PJ, NGC MS 62. Janson-90.6; KM-90; Cal-436. Bold strike and strong luster, the fields as smooth as silk, no toning. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, bust 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII, 1825 JL, NGC MS 63. Janson-89.10.1; KM-90; Cal-442. Sharp full rims containing satin-smooth fields of muted luster and very light toning, all details bold. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold 8 scudos, 1856 FJ/MJ, NGC MS 61, ex-Derman. KM-116; Fr-34. Choice strike in rich gold color with red toning above head, faint hairlines on Bolívar side and adjustment marks on mountain but overall an exemplary grade that would be finest in the NGC census except for the fact that the over-assayer (which is clear) was missed on the label. Pedigreed to the Alberto "Coco" Derman collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, gold 1 scudo monetary medal, 1839, NGC UNC details / rev scratched, ex-Brown. Burnett-15; Fonrobert-9522. Obverse with palm tree inside legend POTOSI ALA CONSTITUCION DEL ANO 1839 .; reverse with standing angel holding the open-book Constitution and blowing the word LIBER / TAD from horn to right above cornucopia, legend REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA to left; diagonally reeded edge. Bold strike with nice definition around details, some short but heavy scratches to right of palm leaves (what NGC considers the reverse but Burnett considered the obverse). Pedigreed to the J. Brown collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

BOLIVIA, Potosí, 8 soles, 1827. KM-97. 26.92 grams. Well-struck UNC with nice luster but faint hairlines in fields around Bolívar, minor rim-bump on that side too, traces of rainbow toning near edge.

BOLIVIA, La Paz, 2 soles monetary medal, 1853, Belzu / mint building / mountains. Burnett-55C; Fonrobert-unl. 6.65 grams. 27 mm. Obverse with mint building below arc of nine stars within legend MONEDA DE LA PAZ DE AYACUCHO with six-point star at bottom; reverse with radiant sun over mountains with city in foreground within legend ESTABLECIDA / EN 1853 D. M. B.; reeded edge. AU- with luster, slightly off-center strike, toning around lettering. It seems like more than coincidence that Canada produced copper tokens with a very similar design in the decade prior (see lot 1132 in this sale for an example).

BOLIVIA, Potosí, 1/2 sol, 1854 MJ, NGC MS 63. KM-118.1. Bold strike with no noticeable wear or marks, just a bit off-center, exhibiting slightly muted luster overlain with golden toning. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BRAZIL, Bahia, gold 6400 reis, João V, 1750-B, NGC MS 65+. LMB-150; KM-151; Fr-51. Choice blazing luster all over, bold strike with 100% full rims, slightly grainy obverse from rusty die but otherwise among the finest known. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BRAZIL, Rio, gold 4000 reis, João Prince Regent, 1813/2-R, NGC MS 65. LMB-unl (cf 573); KM-235.2; Fr-95. 8.06 grams. Blazing luster and rich gold color, bold strike including nearly full rims, currently the best of three in the NGC census for this unlisted overdate and different from the lesser two in lacking a dot after REGENS on obverse. Please use this link to verify the certification number

BRAZIL, 600 reis, Afonso VI, crowned-600 countermark (1663) on the cross side of a Spanish cob 8 reales of Philip IV, rare. LMB-12; KM-unl (19 for type). 27.00 grams. Complete and very deeply impressed XF+ countermark near center of cross, the Good host mostly flat with only central detail visible including one lion and enough of the shield to see a Portuguese inescutcheon at top (hence mainland Spain, a host unlisted in KM), very thick flan with sharply cut sides (as made), lightly toned.

BRAZIL, 300 reis, Afonso VI, crowned-300 countermark (1663) on the cross side of a Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible, ex-Joanna (1682). LMB-11; KM-18.1. 8.73 grams. Very deeply impressed full countermark (XF details) on left arm of good cross, that side concave, the shield side heavily corroded, lightly toned all over, a rare type to be found on a wreck and particularly rare from the Joanna. From the Joanna (1682), with original certificate from the salvor/conservator.

CANADA, Franco-American (Seven Years War), jeton, Louis XV, 1754, beavers, no signature, ex-Adams, ex-Baker. Breton-514; Frossard-33; Wilson-obv D. 6.05 grams. Lustrous AXF with some weak strike in centers but nicely toned, die-clashing at bottom rim on obverse, lacking a script JCR for engraver below bust of Louis XV on that side but with clear C.N.R for Charles Norbert Roettiers below maize stalks on reverse showing beavers at a dam, legend NON INFERIA METALLIS ("not inferior to precious metals") at top, a popular early issue synonymous with the French fur trade that dominated the country when these jetons were issued during the Seven Years' War, which ended with British conquest in 1760. Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens, and to the John Adams Collection.

CANADA, Franco-American (Seven Years War), copper jeton, Louis XV, 1755, galley, engraver signature FM, plain edge, ex-Adams, ex-Baker. Breton-515; Frossard-36; Wilson-obv J. 6.59 grams. Nice AU (rare grade) with even mocha color all over, showing script initials FM for engraver Francois Marteau below long-haired bust of king on obverse, the reverse showing the Argonauts’ vessel with beaver pelt (instead of fleece) near top of mast, representing the transport of the peltries back to France, inside legend NON VILIUS AUREO ("not less valuable than gold"), date 1755 in exergue, another lovely example from the period of the Seven Years' War with Britain. Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens, and to the John Adams Collection.

CANADA, Lower Canada, Magdalen Island (struck in Birmingham), copper "seal" penny token, 1815, ex-Baker. Breton-520; LC-1; KM-Tn1. 17.93 grams. AU- (choice grade) with lovely smooth surfaces in even copper color, positively identifiable as a business strike (particularly the reverse), and rare as such, with just a few marks from its brief time in circulation. This issue was commissioned by Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin, who received the Magdalen Islands (west of Newfoundland, now part of Quebec) by King George III for his loyalty in the American Revolution. Its distinctive design of a seal on obverse and codfish filet on reverse succinctly embodies Lower Canada's chief maritime products. These pieces were made by Edward Thomason of London, who wrote the following in his 1845 memoir: "I had manufactured this year (1815) a large quantity of tokens for Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin, Bart., who is the sole possessor and king, as he called himself, of the Magdalen Islands, situated in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, in North America... As soon as a large quantity of these were struck off, Sir Isaac sailed off with them, packed in casks, and took with him a powerful coining press and machinery, and the dies ready engraved, to establish what he called a little mint for his subjects, to manufacture their coin for the future.". Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens.

CANADA, Lower Canada, Montreal, City Bank, copper "habitant" 2 sous / 1 penny token, 1837, large ground, no period after CANADA, ex-Loye, ex-Baker. Breton-521; Courteau-9f; LC-9A2; KM-Tn10. 18.81 grams. Nice AU with practically all surfaces smooth and lightly lustrous, thick high rims. Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens, and to the Loye Collection.

CANADA, Lower Canada, Montreal, Quebec Bank, copper "habitant" 2 sous / 1 penny token, 1837, small ground, no period after CANADA, ex-Kyle, ex-Baker. Breton-521; Courteau-14; LC-9B4; KM-Tn11. 18.74 grams. AU with very sharp details and satin smooth fields (probably a proof strike), the obverse with luster under dark multicolor toning that continues on only the right side of the lighter reverse. Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens, and to the Kyle Collection.

CANADA, Lower Canada, Montreal, Bank of Montreal, copper "habitant" 2 sous / 1 penny token, 1837, large ground, no period after CANADA, ex-Thomson, ex-Baker. Breton-521; Courteau-29; LC-9D1; KM-Tn13. 19.16 grams. Choice UNC (rare grade) with original luster and red color, especially around the details, the fields with faint but lovely rainbow toning, quite a nice piece for the type. Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens, and to the George H. Thomson Collection (Geoffrey Bell auction of May 2014, lot 1234).

CANADA, Province of Canada, Montreal, Bank of Montreal, copper "front view" 1 penny token, 1842, ex-Loye, ex-Baker. Breton-526; PC-2B; KM-Tn19. 19.28 grams. Brown UNC with faint luster under colorful light toning, a few small dark spots on reverse, possibly the inspiration for the medallic coins of La Paz, Bolivia, in 1853 (see lot 1120 above). Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens, and to the Loye Collection (54).

CANADA, Lower Canada, Montreal, Quebec Bank, copper "habitant" 2 sous / 1 penny token, 1852, ex-Faulkner, ex-Baker. Breton-528; PC-4; KM-Tn21. 19.27 grams. Choice AU with traces of luster and original color in legends, satin smooth surfaces with very few marks, the obverse slightly darker than the reverse but both rather nice for the issue. Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens, and to the Faulkner Collection.

CANADA, Lower Canada, Montreal, Quebec Bank, bronze proof "habitant" 2 sous / 1 penny token, 1852, rare, ex-Loye, ex-Cooper, ex-Baker. Breton-528; PC-4; KM-Tn21a. 19.23 grams. Darkly rainbow-toned Proof with gleaming fields of blue and red, obverse with hairline die-breaks to rim above and below the habitant and tiny rim-ding, faint lines in field on reverse, but overall quite lovely. Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens, and to the Loye Collection and to the Richard Cooper Collection (Geoffrey Bell auction of October 2015, lot 131).

CANADA, Lower Canada, Montreal, Quebec Bank, bronze proof "habitant" 1 sou / 1/2 penny token, 1852, rare, ex-Loye, ex-Cooper, ex-Baker. Breton-529; Courteau-5g; PC-3; KM-Tn20a. 9.17 grams. Lustrous Proof with spots of original color within a glaze of light rainbow toning, incipient die-cracks on obverse, the reverse with very faint hairlines in field, choice overall. Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens, and to the Loye Collection and to the Richard Cooper Collection (Geoffrey Bell auction of October 2015, with original lot-tag 135).

CANADA, Province of Canada, Montreal & Lachine Railroad Company, copper Third Class token, mid-1800s, rare, ex-Oppenheim, ex-Baker. Breton-530; TR-3. 15.92 grams. Rainbow-toned UNC (rare grade) with nice glossy surfaces, typical X-scratch in empty field below T of THIRD, popular design with beaver motif on reverse. Per Breton, it was inconvenient for third-class riders (like natives and workmen) to use paper tickets, so for them these special tokens were imported from Birmingham to be strung onto a wire when collected by the conductor (possibly after scratching in an X). The short-route Montreal & Lachine Railroad was the first railroad on the island, starting in 1847; by the time the bulk of these tokens were melted in 1862, the railroad had become Montreal & Champlain. Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens, and to the Michael Oppenheim Collection (8/2019).

CANADA, Lower Canada, Montreal, copper token, 1837, Molson, thick flan, reeded edge, ex-Oppenheim, ex-Baker. Breton-562; LC-16A1. 10.80 grams. Nice XF with lighter fields contrasting with copper-brown details (obverse rim slightly weak), minimal marks, a rare and highly desirable beer-maker token showing a keg on one side and a distillery on the other, from dies designed by Jean-Marie Arnault. The keg-side legend refers to Thomas and William Molson, sons of the founder, John Molson, Sr., who started the business in 1786, the Molson name also known for early steamboats and a bank that started the same year this token was issued (that bank acquired by the Bank of Montreal in 1925). Molson continues to produce beer today under the name Molson Coors. Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens, and to the Michael Oppenheim Collection (9/2019).

CANADA, Lower Canada, Montreal, Bank of Montreal, copper "bouquet sou" token, no date (1836), Trade & Commerce, short stem, ex-Baker. Breton-714; Courteau-3; LC-3A1; KM-Tn2. 8.27 grams. Nearly prooflike UNC with silvery surfaces and frosty details in light copper color, minor planchet flaw at right edge on reverse. Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens.

CANADA, Upper Canada, copper 2 pence token, dated 1822 (struck post-1834), Lesslie & Sons / Toronto & Dundass, rare, ex-Baker. Breton-717; MacLachlan-31; UC-3. 29.26 grams. Bold XF+ with glossy brown surfaces, minor incidental marks, impressive quality for this large issue reportedly struck by Boulton & Watt in England. Lesslie & Sons were druggists and booksellers operating out of Toronto, which was the name locals used since founding but it did not officially receive that city name until 1834, the 1822 date on this piece being the date of company establishment in Kingston. Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens.

CANADA, Upper Canada, copper 1/2 penny token, dated 1816, Brock Monument, ex-Baker. Breton-724; McLachlan-9; Faulkner-9.2; UC-6A7. 5.13 grams. Technically UNC, with traces of light luster and bits of original color in legends but brown overall, no wear and only incidental marks, struck from late-state dies resulting in weaker details, also with re-cut letters on reverse (almost an entire O between TO and THE, for example). Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens.

CANADA, Province of Nova Scotia, copper penny token, George IV, 1824, three top thin locks, ex-Moore, ex-Baker. Breton-868; Courteau-261; NS-2A2; KM-2. 17.30 grams. AU- with choice bold strike, glossy mocha fields with dark brown details. The Nova Scotia "thistle" tokens were struck without British authority officially to replace withdrawn private issues. Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens and to the Moore Collection (10/2009).

CANADA, Province of Nova Scotia, brass 1/2 penny "mayflower" token, Victoria, 1856, made into a pin with reverse enameled in gold, blue, white, green and red, ex-Oppenheim, ex-Baker. Breton-876; Courteau-316; NS-5A2. 6.15 grams. Beautiful and perfectly preserved enameling (contemporaneously done), the obverse light brass in color and slightly grainy but with no damage except for the pin-posts, somewhat rare in brass. This pretty "mayflower" design was struck by the Heaton Mint in Birmingham under proper authorization. Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens, and to the Michael Oppenheim Collection (9/2019).

CANADA, Nova Scotia (struck in Ireland), copper 1/2 penny token, 1814, Convenience of Trade, very rare, ex-Oppenheim, ex-Baker. Breton-880; Courteau-333; NS-8A1. 5.51 grams. Dark AU- with tinges of red here and there, slightly soft details (late die state) but with no major marks or evidence of much wear. The reverse of this token (sailing ship) is the same as that of an anonymous Irish token of 1804. Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens, and to the Michael Oppenheim Collection (9/2019).

CANADA, Nova Scotia, Halifax, copper 1/2 penny token, 1814, Hosterman & Etter, ex-Oppenheim, ex-Baker. Breton-882; Courteau-335; NS-10A. 8.57 grams. Bold-strike AU with glossy light-copper fields tinged with red but the details darker, minimal marks and wear, first-year type with inner ring on obverse. Breton notes that "Hosterman & Etter were hardware merchants and watchmakers. The building represented on this coin was the Government House.". Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens, and to the Michael Oppenheim Collection (9/2019).

CANADA, unspecified area, copper 1/2 penny token, no date (1840), No Labour No Bread / Speed the Plough, small ground variety, horn at middle of S, ex-Oppenheim, ex-Baker. Breton-1010; UC-4A3. 5.82 grams. Scarce mule combining the obverse of McLachlan-29 (thin ground behind man) with the reverse of McLachlan 28 (coulter far from second ox), this example rather choice in AU grade with iridescent rainbow toning around details on almost reflective fields. This issue was imported to Upper Canada by the Perrin family. Note: Breton considered the ploughing scene to be the reverse, but Faulkner and others now consider the NO LABOUR NO BREAD side to be the reverse. Pedigreed to the Warren Baker Collection of Canadian coins and tokens, and to the Michael Oppenheim Collection (9/2019).

CHILE, Santiago, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1778/7/6 DA. Cal-2155; KM-27; Fr-15. 26.98 grams. Rather lustrous AU with some central weakness and minor lamination flaws, also faint surface hairlines, the overdate with clear 7 inside the 8 with ghost of 6 offset to left.

CHILE, Santiago, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1783 DA. Cal-2168; KM-27; Fr-15. 26.87 grams. Lightly red-toned XF with typical lamination flaws, traces of mount-removal on edge at top.

CHILE, Santiago, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1817 FJ, NGC XF details / cleaned. Cal-1664; KM-81; Fr-31a. Problem-free strike with full rims and particularly bold obverse, which is very lightly polished, the reverse with original luster, final date of colonial issue from this mint. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1816 FJ, overstruck with Brazil (Rio) 960 reis 1821-R, very rare, NGC MS 62 (Val y Mexia Collection Label). KM-326.1; host: KM-80; Cal-1409. Full rims and overstrike details tinged with toning against lustrous fields plus traces of scarce under-coin details visible all over, including the oS mintmark and all four digits of the 1816 date, first we have seen and an important coin for collectors of both Chile and Brazil. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1789 DA, NGC XF 40, finest known in NGC census. Cal-527; KM-29. Deeply toned (good contrast) with dark spot behind head, bold strike but reverse slightly off-center, final date of scarce and desirable Charles III type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII transitional (bust of Charles IV, legend FERDIN . VII over CAROLVS . IIII), 1809/8 FJ, NGC MS 62, "top pop" in NGC census. Cal-664; KM-65. Rare variety with clear overdate and FERDIN . VII over CAROLVS . IIII (not stated on label but noted in census, where this coin is tied with one other for top honors), sharply struck and lustrous, the rims slightly crude (as made). Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1812/1 FJ, NGC AU details / cleaned (Val y Mexia Collection Label). Cal-670; KM-65. Choice luster and strong details (the obverse a bit off-center) but non-toned and with hairlines from cleaning. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1813 FJ, NGC AU 58 (Val y Mexia Collection Label), "top pop" in NGC census. Cal-673; KM-65. Broad flan with choice full rims around lustrous legends, faint surface hairlines in fields, tied with one other for finest in NGC census. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1815 FJ, NGC AU 58 (Val y Mexia Collection Label). Cal-676; KM-65. Broad flan with full rims and good luster, the obverse bold (faintly hairlined in fields) and the reverse with deep rainbow toning around edge, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 60. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, bust 1 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1816 FJ, NGC AU 58 (Val y Mexia Collection Label). Cal-678; KM-65. Highly lustrous for the assigned grade, also with choice full details (nearly full rims) with only faint hairlines on obverse (begging for a higher grade nonetheless), second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 60. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, bust 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1816 FJ, NGC MS 65 (Val y Mexia Collection Label), "top pop" in NGC census. Cal-461; KM-64. 1.69 grams. Bright luster under splashy toning, bold details, the obverse slightly off-center and with central die-clash on reverse, tied with one other for finest at NGC among more than a dozen entries. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "volcano" peso, 1817 FJ, Y to left, NGC MS 61 (Val y Mexia Collection Label). KM-82.2. Very attractive example with deep rainbow toning over strong luster, faint die-buckle in centers and break to right of smoke, some die-polish lines but no cleaning, a choice piece for the assigned grade, first date of the popular first coinage of independent Chile. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, "volcano" peso, 1822 FI, NGC XF 45. KM-82.2. Nice contrast from toning around details, faintly lustrous fields with minimal marks, popular first issue of independent Chile. Please use this link to verify the certification number

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CHILE, Santiago, gold 8 escudos, 1820 FD, NGC MS 62, "top pop" in NGC census, ex-Millennia. KM-84; Fr-33. Brilliantly lustrous all over, with choice full strike (including rims) and hardly any marks, well deserving of its top honors in the NGC census, which it shares with just one other entry at this grade, truly one of the most beautiful examples known of this popular first type of 8 escudos of independent Chile. Pedigreed to the Millennia Collection (Goldberg auction of May 2008, lot 999). Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, gold 8 escudos, 1833 I. KM-84; Fr-33. 26.67 grams. XF with traces of luster remaining on fields, red toning around details, lots of minor marks and deep edge-nick, popular first type of 8 escudos from independent Chile.

CHILE, Santiago, gold 8 escudos, 1834 I, rare assayer. KM-unl (84 for type); Fr-33. 26.69 grams. Bold XF with all details well defined from contrasting toning, the fields a bit lustrous, a few small knocks on edge, unlisted assayer for the desirable final year of this ever-popular initial run of 8 escudos from independent Chile. Pedigreed to the Roland Michel and Michel Dürr auction of November 1999, with original lot-tag 109.

CHILE, Santiago, gold "hand on book" 8 escudos, 1836 IJ, struck over an earlier Chilean 8 escudos, NGC AU 55. KM-93; Fr-37. Medium luster, minimal bagmarks, with traces of old design visible as struck over the old "volcano" type of 1818-34 (KM-84). Pedigreed to the Roland Michel and Michel Dürr auction of November 1999, with original lot-tag 114. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, gold 8 escudos, 1844 IJ, SETIEMBRE on edge. KM-104.2; Fr-41. 26.99 grams. Lightly polished XF with lamination and interesting fiber strike-through to left of head. Pedigreed to the Roland Michel and Michel Dürr auction of November 1999, with original lot-tag 127.

CHILE, Santiago, gold 8 escudos, 1846 IJ, OCTUBRE on edge. KM-105; Fr-41. 26.70 grams. VF with weak rims and minor lamination flaws on denomination side, lightly toned around details. Pedigreed to the Roland Michel and Michel Dürr auction of November 1999, with original lot-tag 135.

CHILE, Santiago, gold 8 escudos, 1847 IJ, OCTUBRE on edge, NGC AU details / cleaned. KM-105; Fr-41. Nice luster and sharp full details, with a few very minor natural flaws but also with hairlines from light cleaning. Pedigreed to the Roland Michel and Michel Dürr auction of November 1999, with original lot-tag 139. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, gold 8 escudos, 1851 LA, JUNIO on edge, NGC VF 35. KM-105; Fr-41. Even wear and bagmarks, hint of toning around details. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, gold 10 pesos, 1895, NGC MS 63 (Val y Mexia Collection Label). KM-154; Fr-49. Rich gold color, rather muted luster and slight graininess from late die-state. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, gold 5 pesos, 1895, NGC AU 58. KM-153; Fr-50. Light yellow color, the strike mostly bold except near center of shield, soft luster throughout, minimal bagmarks. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, 1 peso, 1853, NGC AU 53 (Val y Mexia Collection Label). KM-129. Deeply rose-toned all over, the luster rather muted but with almost no marks and minimal high-point wear, desirable first date of type. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, 1 peso, 1854, NGC AU 55 (Val y Mexia Collection Label), ex-Whittier Collection. KM-129. Richly rose-toned over luster, minimal bagmarks and practically no wear, particularly strong rims. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection and to the Whittier Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, 1 peso, 1856, re-punched 5, NGC XF 45 (Val y Mexia Collection Label). KM-129. Arms side lustrous and bold with a few notable bagmarks, the condor side with splashy light toning and more high point wear but fewer marks, lightly hairlined throughout, with strong 5/5 in date not mentioned on label. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, 1 peso, 1858, NGC AU 53. KM-129. Lightly blue toned over natural surfaces with just a little wear and a few bagmarks, small die-cracks here and there, desirable example of the scarcest date of the series with a mintage of only 51,000 pieces. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, 1 peso, 1869, NGC MS 63. KM-142.1. Cartwheel luster on non-toned surfaces with minimal bagmarks, a few die-cracks, choice grade (currently tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 66). Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, 1 peso, 1880, NGC MS 64, "top pop" in the NGC census. KM-142.1. Lovely golden toning over cartwheel luster, no marks or wear but rims partially weak (as made), currently tied with four others for top honors at NGC. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, 1 peso, 1889, NGC MS 61. KM-142.1. Blazing cartwheel luster under very faint golden toning, light bagmarks but no wear, traces of die-cracks. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, 1/2 real, 1841 IJ, NGC MS 64 (Val y Mexia Collection Label). KM-98.3. Near-prooflike luster with bold details and nearly full rims, very lightly rainbow toned, a choice example from a scarce two-year type. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, 1/2 real, 1844 IJ, NGC MS 66 (Val y Mexia Collection Label). KM-98.2. Bold details and near-prooflike luster, the rims almost full, a lightly rainbow-toned gem example in the second highest grade at NGC with just a pair higher at MS 67. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, 1/2 real, 1845 IJ, NGC MS 64 (Val y Mexia Collection Label). KM-98.2. Bold details with nice luster, hint of toning, full rims. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, 1/2 real, 1846/5 IJ, NGC AU 53 (Val y Mexia Collection Label). KM-98.2. Deeply toned with light wear on bold details, mostly weak rims, rare overdate, only one finer at NGC in MS 63. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Santiago, 1 peso proclamation medal, 1925, new Constitution, NGC MS 65 (Val y Mexia Collection Label). 38 mm. Obverse with Chilean arms, just like for late-1800s pesos but with Santiago mintmark instead of date at bottom and with legend POR LA RAZON O LA FUERZA; reverse with radiant star above PROMULGADA / EL / 18 DE SETIEMBRE / DE 1925 within legend CONSTITUCION POLITICA / DE LA REPUBLICA DE CHILE with dots to sides. Same weight and size as peso (38mm), struck to commemorate the new Constitution adopted on September 18, 1925. Very lustrous example with prooflike fields on the obverse, satiny reverse, possibly "top pop" but the NGC census only lists the 34mm version. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Copiapó, 1 peso, (1859), inverted shield with proper star, Arabic 1, NGC AU 58 (Val y Mexia Collection Label). KM-2.2. A Spartan uniface design struck during occupation of Copiapó in 1859 by Chilean revolutionary Pedro León Gallo Goyenechea, this example with deep stamps filled with luster but also faint surface hairlines, the denomination 1 lacking the base and top serif but clearly not a Roman I. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHILE, Copiapó, 1 peso, 1865, NGC AU 58. KM-4. Deeply toned but with bright bulges flanking the shield, die-crack in COPIAPO and faint scratch on date side. This issue from the Blockade of Puerto de Caldera in the war against Spain is typically cataloged (notably by NGC) erroneously 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 some restrikes, the pesos (which are more common) being original to 1865. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Chihli, Pei Yang Arsenal, 7 mace 2 candareens (dollar), Year 25 (1899), 光绪25年北洋造七钱二分。, PCGS UNC details / cleaned. L&M-454; Kann-196; Y-73; WS-0624. A gorgeous and lustrous example of this popular type with very little in the way of cleaning beyond some hairlines on the reverse. The brightness of the obverse particularly makes the sharply struck detail of the dragon stand out. Richly toned all over with golden hues. 非常倍受欢迎的品种，表面带有华丽的镭射光泽，除了背面的一些发丝划痕外，几乎见不到其他清理痕迹。正面的光泽尤其突出，使得龙面的锐利细节更加明显，整体呈现金黄色包浆。. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Chihli, Pei Yang Arsenal, 7 mace 2 candareens (dollar), Year 34 (1908), 光绪34年北洋造七钱二分。, PCGS AU details / cleaned. L&M-465; Y-73.2. Sharply detailed like a choice AU piece with substantial luster and pleasing golden toned hues, a few scattered hairlines. 铸工精湛细致，图案文字细节清晰明丽的佳作，仅有少许轻微细丝划痕，被浓郁且充满活力的金黄色包浆润饰到难以发觉。. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Chihli, Pei Yang Arsenal, 7 mace 2 candareens (dollar), Year 34 (1908), short spine on tail, 光绪34年北洋造七钱二分短尾龙。, PCGS AU details / cleaned. L&M-465A; Y-73.3. Well detailed and rather lustrous example of this tougher variety with a short spine on the tail of the imperial dragon, surfaces with some scattered friction, toned around the rims and legends. 短尾龙。币面近乎未流通一般的精致非凡，底光充盈而不失温润，表面零星分散的擦痕，并不影响边缘处环状原味包浆的动人观感。. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Hunan, Changsha mint, dollar, Year 11 (1922), Hunan Provincial Constitution, 湖南省宪成立纪念壹圆。, PCGS MS63. L&M-867; Kann-763; Y-404; WS-0930. A richly toned Mint State example of this popular type struck to commemorate the Hunan Provincial Constitution. Well-defined devices from a strong strike make the design stand out amid its golden and darker toning with significant mint luster, particularly noticeable across the reverse. 为纪念民国时期湖南制定本省宪法而铸造，资深中国币藏家的热衷之选。铸造时充分的机器压力使得细节显露无余，通体醇正橙金色包浆下，仍然浮现出润泽的底光，这一点在背面尤为明显。. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Hupeh, Wuchang mint, tael, Kuang-hsü, Year 30 (1904), small characters variety, 湖北双龙一两小字。, PCGS MS62. L&M-180; Kann-933; Y-128.2; WS-0878; Wenchao-583 (rarity 1 star) (珍稀度1星); Shi Jiagan Collection-360 施嘉干旧藏-360; Chang Foundation-unl 未列出藏品。. A beautiful, wholly original example of this very rare small-characters type from a popular series struck to reform Chinese currency based on traditional weights rather than the decimalized dollar system. Minor irregularity in rim. Significant mint luster shows through the light golden toning, while the sharply struck details make the design of two imperial dragons appear prominently. A rare opportunity to acquire one of the key rarities in Chinese numismatics. 小字版，源于当时的币制改革拟弃用"圆"，改用中国传统"两"制为单位所发行，罕见且发行时间短暂的品种。铸工出众，在美不胜收的光泽中，充盈着金色绚丽的包浆，精工细作的双龙灵动飞舞于币面之上。毋容置疑是一个获得状态上佳中国钱币珍品的难得机遇。. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Kiangnan, Nanking mint, 7 mace 2 candareens (dollar), Kuang-hsü, (1897), unconnected "sheng" variety, ornamented (herringbone) edge, 老江南七钱二分人字边目省。, PCGS XF details / chop mark. L&M-210A; Kann-66A; Y-145.1; WS-0787. Modestly circulated example of a particularly scarce Kiangnan Dragon Dollar type as the first year of issuance from the newly established Nanking mint. Nice appearance as colorfully toned with blue and golden hues over rather lustrous surfaces, a few small chopmarks on both sides as are typically encountered. 这是一枚罕见的江南龙洋，简称"宁"的南京江南造币厂生产的头版银元。整体完好，表面蓝金交织的五彩包浆，光度仍然可见，币面有些细小的戳记。. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Kwangtung, Kwangtung mint, 3 mace 6 candareens (50 cents), (1890-1908), 广东光绪三钱六分。, PCGS AU details / cleaned. L&M-134; Kann-27; Y-202; WS-0943. An appealing coin, notwithstanding the hairlines on the reverse, with richly toned surfaces showing off much mint luster. 币面留有些许清理痕迹，但整体品相不错，表面橙棕包浆。. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Tientsin mint, Kuang-hsü dollar, (1908), 光绪造币总厂七钱二分。, PCGS UNC details / cleaned. L&M-11, Y-14, Kann-216, Shih-B6-1, Chang-CH24, WS-0029, Wenchao-93 (rarity 1 star)（珍稀度1星）. Lustrous, eye-appealing piece with strongly struck design elements throughout, toned with blended colorful hues all over, some scattered hairlines on the reverse. 整体状态完好，设计独特，表面浅棕包浆，龙面些许清理痕迹。. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Tientsin mint, dollar, Hsüan-t'ung, Year 3 (1911), variety without dot after "DOLLAR", with extra flame, 宣统三年大清银币壹圆。, PCGS MS63. L&M-37; Kann-227; Y-31; WS-0046B. Rich, golden hued example of the classic imperial dollar design featuring a dragon among clouds with an extra flame at the end of its tail, a detail missing on the later strikes. Its surfaces retain the mint luster as originally struck, now toned over nicely with even golden colors. The sharp details shown on this well-struck piece make for a choice, eye-appealing quality beyond its numerical grade. 清代中央龙洋经典品种。表面金色包浆，多火焰，币面呈浅金色温润光泽。这枚银币打制细节清晰，不仅分数令人满意，整体状态更引人注目。. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Republic, Wuchang mint, dollar, Li Yuan-hung, (1912), tripled reverse variety, 黎元洪像开国纪念壹圆戴帽。, PCGS MS63. L&M-43; K-638A; KM-Y-320; WS-0089A. The first of several Republic of China rarities in this auction, this Li Yuan Hung dollar stands out for its numerical grade in addition to the tripling seen on the reverse details, a scarce variety for this scarce type. Bright, silver surfaces with little in the way of toning beyond a few streaks show off many die-polish lines while the design details are struck up well. 这枚黎元洪纪念币，是此次拍卖中民国珍品之首，状态极佳，评分较高，是此品种中铸造较为精美的。表面银光充盈，除几枚条纹印记外，色泽均匀，甚至可见模具抛光线，细节较好。. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Republic, Wuchang mint, dollar, Li Yuan-Hung, (1912), 黎元洪像开国纪念壹圆无帽。, PCGS UNC details / cleaned. L&M-45; Kann-639; Y-321; WS-0090. A follow up to the prior lot, this piece features the bust of Li Yuan Hung without hat. Richly toned surfaces with golden hues and spots of rainbow color cover some scattered hairlines, fields with plenty of luster. 作为前一件拍品的后续作品，该币的特点是黎元洪半身像，没有戴帽。币面光泽柔亮，包浆迷人，彩虹色泽浓厚，覆盖到零散的头发上，美不胜收。. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Republic, Tientsin mint, dollar, Yuan Shih-kai "plumed hat", (1916), 袁世凯像洪宪纪元飞龙纪念。, PCGS AU details / cleaned. L&M-942; Kann-663; Y-332; WS-0097. Rare and popular one-year type struck to commemorate Yuan Shih-kai's inauguration as Emperor Hung-hsien. His reign lasted for just 83 days before uprisings against his unpopular revival of the empire forced his abdication; he died on June 6th the same year. Bright example draped in vibrant rainbow toning, sharply detailed as expected for a high AU piece, surfaces with hairlines from a past cleaning. 袁世凯像洪宪纪元纪念银币，是军阀币中最受欢迎品种之一，为纪念袁世凯继位洪宪皇帝而铸造，虽然袁世凯的统治仅维持了83天，随后就因护国运动，被迫退位，同年6月6日逝世。本币底板丝滑，悦目彩虹色包浆，细节明晰，符合高AU评级的预期，表面有清洁留下的发丝划痕。. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Republic, Tientsin mint, dollar, Hsu Shih-chang, Year 10 (1921), medallic alignment, no legend at bottom on reverse, smooth edge, 民国十年徐世昌像仁寿同登光边无字。, PCGS SP61. L&M-957; Kann-676a; WS-0103. The beauty of the intricately detailed Pavilion Dollar can only be surpassed by its rarity. This example of one of the most desirable key coins in Chinese numismatics shows sharply struck details of this artistically designed piece down to the woodwork above the pavilion entry. This first, and rarer, style features the blank bottom legend on the reverse which was intended to be engraved. Deeply toned with blue and purple coloration along with golden hues around the rims, quite lustrous with a few wispy hairlines in the fields. A great rarity in any form, more so as a Specimen 61-graded example. 徐世昌纪念币独树一帜，币中的北京协和医学院亭台匠心独运，工艺之精妙远超同时代的钱币，堪称中国钱币艺术设计的高屋建瓴之作，背面凉亭底下留空，方便刻上受章者名字，光泽饱满，闪烁诱人，伴有五彩包浆，品种罕见，大受追捧，作为SP61的高分币更是如此。. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Republic, Tientsin mint, dollar, Tsao-Kun, (1923), 曹锟像宪法纪念文装。, PCGS MS63. L&M-958; KM-677; WS-0104. Struck to commemorate the Proclamation of the Constitution and featuring the bust of Tsao-Kun in civilian attire. A choice example of this rarity with plentiful mint luster covered with speckled rainbow toning, well-struck coin with sharp details across Tsao-Kun's bust and the crossed flags, a popular type overall and a rarity in this Mint State grade. 纪念宪法成立，曹锟身着文装，珍罕版別，铸打锐利，曹锟的胸像和交叉的旗帜细节完美呈现，五彩包浆斑点，熠熠生辉。曹锟像宪法纪念币是一个广受欢迎的品种，MS63的高评分更为罕见。. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Republic, Tientsin mint, pattern "dragon and phoenix" dollar, Year 12 (1923), small characters variety, 民国12年龙凤壹圆小字。, PCGS UNC details / tooled. L&M-81; Kann-680; Y-336; WS-0114; Chang-CH241; Wenchao-885. A beautiful, sharply detailed example of this gorgeous Chinese coin design which, notwithstanding the scratches in the field below the peacock, has the appeal of a bright, Mint State piece. Substantial luster and well-struck details make the peacock and dragon stand out on the obverse while the reverse laurel and characters are shrouded by rich blue toning. 中国近代机制币收藏品中的翘楚，左下方有轻微划痕，但掩饰不住民国12年龙凤壹圆明亮的光芒，银光夺目，雕刻工艺精湛，龙凤图案活灵活现，背面的月桂树和文字笼罩在浓郁蓝绿色包浆中。. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CHINA, Republic, Tientsin mint, dollar, Tuan Chi-jui, (1924), 段祺瑞像执政纪念。, PCGS UNC details / cleaned. L&M-865; Kann-683; Wenchao-886. This piece commemorates the inauguration of Tuan Chi-jui as provisional Chief Executive of China and the "peaceful unification." Well struck with crisp design elements, semi-lustrous fields with deep rainbow toning obscuring scattered hairlines from a past cleaning. 天津造币厂于民国十三年（1924年）铸造，以纪念是年11月，北洋军阀段祺瑞被推为民国政府临时执政之职，打制深峻精美，人像生动传神，五彩包浆遮盖了因清洁而留下的发丝划痕。. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, cob 8 reales, 1657 PoRS, ex-Eldorado, Hubbard-Nesmith Plate, ex-Woodside. Restrepo-M46-24; S-B7; KM-7.1; Cal-1557. 27.65 grams. Choice, non-salvage example in rich old toning (accompanied by PCGS label 85760944 XF45) with full but off-center pillars-and-waves showing bold assayer to left and clear date to right, the top of right pillar weak and the legend doubled, with full and well-centered but doubled shield showing denomination VIII (reading vertically) to left, unevenly thick at edge. Pedigreed to the Eldorado Collection (Stack's Bowers auction of January 2018, lot 11039) and Plate Coin 7 on plate XXXI (also a line drawing on page 525) of "A Hoard of the First Silver Coins of Nuevo Reino de Granada (Colombia)," by Robert Nesmith (1958), relating to a hoard discovered by Clyde Hubbard in Medellín, and pedigreed to the Rob Woodside Collection.

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, cob 8 reales, 1668 P.RS, rare, ex-Woodside. Restrepo-M62.4; S-B7a; KM-12; Cal-751. 25.44 grams. Small-flan AU with luster but also faint surface porosity in peripheries (probably from the Piedmont shipwreck of 1795), with very bold full pillars (the crowns especially well detailed), bold oNR in middle, clear assayer to left and date to right, the oversized shield also full but with some central weakness, lightly toned all over, king's name and ordinal off the edge but known to be Charles II (a much rarer type than Philip IV). Pedigreed to the Rob Woodside Collection and to the Superior Auction of December 1997 (lot 2203).

COLOMBIA, Cartagena, cob 1 real, Philip IV, assayer H below denomination I to right (1625), mintmark RN to left, very rare, NGC XF details / environmental damage, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-M18.1; S-C2a; KM-A5; Cal-671. 3.13 grams. Very bold full shield with equally bold RN to left and I-H to right, king's ordinal IIII in legend, the choice cross-lions-castles also full and bold but with date off the flan, nicely contrasting toning over faintly porous surfaces and encrustation in crevices, old scratches in crown. Coins of this brief assayer H (Juan de la Hera) are represented by a single 2R and a seven 1R, with all but one of the latter a die-match with the present example, a few with visible date 1625, all except this lot originating from a single hoard found by Clyde Hubbard and cataloged by Robert Nesmith in 1958. This issue bears the distinction of being the only other Colombian type to bear the escutcheon of Portugal in the upper half of the shield besides the first issues of 1621-22. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1759 J. Restrepo-26.4; KM-32.2; Cal-797; Fr-16. 26.78 grams. Softly struck AU- with luster in legends, lots of bagmarks, broad flan with nearly full rims.

COLOMBIA, Popayán, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1788 SF, PCGS MS63, "top pop" in PCGS census. Restrepo-54.34; KM-48.2a; Cal-1433; Fr-42. Very bold strike (and rims) except for bottom of shield, frosty surfaces with muted luster but no marks or wear, choice grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Cartagena, low silver "imitation cob" 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII, Royalist issue (ca. 1815), very rare. Restrepo-108.2; KM-unl; Cal-unl. 0.89 gram. Choice full monogram with triangle of dots above, partially flat cross, Fine with contrasting toning, some rusty oxidation on slightly porous surfaces.

COLOMBIA, Cartagena, copper provisional 2 reales, 1814, retrograde 4, PCGS VF30, finest and only example in PCGS census, ex-Eldorado. Restrepo-136.3; KM-D1. Bold and nearly full details on both sides (unusual for this type) despite off-center reverse and overall low contrast, dark brown all over. Pedigreed to the Eldorado Collection (Stack's Bowers auction of August 2018, with original lot-tag 44057). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, low-silver 2 reales, 1819 JF, struck over a Cartagena "imitation cob" 2 reales with "880" date, extremely rare, NGC G 6. Restrepo-139.2; KM-76. Interesting overstrike issue normally seen on Caracas hosts, this coin among very few known struck on Cartagena 2 reales, detectable mostly by style of castles and lions in the cross, here plainly visible on the off-center "obverse" of the new coin with clear 1819 date and full (LIBERTAD) AMERICANA, the other side with very faint "880" host date visible between pillars inside the new coin's "reverse" legend showing clear 2R and J.F assayer, deeply toned all over, highly desirable as the first new coinage struck under the United Provinces of New Granada after Bolívar's victory in the Battle of Boyacá. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá (Cundinamarca), 8 reales, 1820 JF, no BA, NGC XF details / cleaned. Restrepo-157.1; KM-C6. Very lightly toned with trace of luster, faint surface hairlines, slightly off-center strike, much better central detail than usual, the reverse partially bulged from die-buckling. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá (Cundinamarca), 2 reales, 1821 JF, no BA, stars on reverse, NGC F 12 (Esmeralda Collection Label), ex-Esmeralda Collection (stated on special label). Restrepo-155.5; KM-C5. Broad flan with slightly uneven strike (crude rims) but attractively toned and no more than honest wear. Pedigreed to the Esmeralda Collection (Sedwick Auction 29, lot 847). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá (Cundinamarca), 2 reales, 1821 JF, with BA (no dot below A), NGC AU 55. Restrepo-155.6a; KM-C5. Rather bold strike for the type with strong luster in legends, lightly toned, full rims, tied with one other for second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 65. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1826 JF, 6 over slanted 6, NGC AU 58. Restrepo-160.3a; Sed-1; KM-84; Fr-73. Bold strike, faint rainbow toning in legends, no luster, clearly re-punched 6 (sometimes mistaken for the overdate 1826/5). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 1 peso, 1827 RR, NGC MS 61. Restrepo-160.7i; Sed-1; KM-84; Fr-73. Very bold strike with reddish toning on reverse, no luster but nice clean fields. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, gold 16 pesos, 1843 RS, NGC AU 55. Restrepo-211.13; Sed-18; KM-94.1; Fr-74. Bold strike, with luster, but surfaces all a bit grainy (as made) and with light marks and hairlines, hairline flan-crack across DIEZ I in legend. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1/2 real, 1835 R.S., very rare, NGC MS 64, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-150.5; KM-88.1. Very sharp strike with nice luster under light toning, incomplete rims but otherwise as choice as they come, superior even to the Eldorado example in PCGS MS62. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Popayán, 1/2 real, 1839 R.U., NGC AU 58, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-178.3; KM-96.2. Very light toning and luster, several minor die-cracks and natural laminations but overall choice for the issue (rare grade, superior to Eldorado's PCGS XF45). Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1/2 real, 1840 R.S, NGC MS 66, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-177.4; KM-96.1. Choice luster and bold strike including rims, spots of rainbow toning, exceptional grade. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1/2 real, 1842 R.S., NGC MS 64, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Eldorado. Restrepo-177.7; KM-96.1. Bold strike with light rainbow toning over muted luster, odd arcuate clip in edge (as made). Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label) and to the Eldorado Collection (Stack's Bowers auction of August 2018, lot 44129). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1/2 real, 1844/3 R.S, NGC MS 62, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-177.10; KM-96.1. Lightly toned over muted luster, with evidence of die-clashing on both sides. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Popayán, 1/2 real, 1846 U.E, NGC MS 65, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-178.24; KM-96.2. Brightly lustrous with frosty details, an almost unheard-of grade for this mint, but with inevitable graininess from rusty dies. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label) and to the Ponterio auction of April 2007 (lot 2043). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1/2 real, 1847 R.S, NGC MS 62. Restrepo-177.18; KM-96.1. Bold strike, nice luster and incipient toning, lamination lines on reverse and small void in edge. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1/2 real, 1850, NGC AU 58, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Dana Roberts. Restrepo-179.1; KM-110. Very deep, rich toning over muted luster, partially weak rims with a few tiny dents, still choice grade for this first date of type. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label) and to the Dana Roberts Collection (Heritage auction of April 2011, lot 254780. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1/2 real, 1851, NGC MS 64. Restrepo-179.2; KM-110. Choice bold strike with lovely ring of deep rainbow toning at rims, cartwheel luster within, a beautiful example in rare gem grade. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1/2 real, 1852/1, NGC MS 66 Star, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-179.4; KM-110. An astoundingly beautiful example meriting the elusive and coveted "Star" designation by NGC (the only one granted to any Colombian 1/2 real) due to its ring of vivid deep-rainbow toning at rims in addition to the flawless strike and cartwheel luster, a numismatic jewel for the ages. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1/2 décimo, 1857, NGC MS 64, finest known in NGC census, ex-Dana Roberts. Restrepo-181.10; KM-114. Attractively rainbow toned over muted luster, some graininess and rim weakness (as made) but in rare choice grade. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label) and to the Dana Roberts Collection (Heritage auction of April 2011, lot 25483). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1/2 décimo, 1858/4, NGC MS 64, ex-Lissner. Restrepo-181.13; KM-114. Choice bold strike with frosty luster in centers and light toning in peripheries, very rare grade and likely the finest known since the NGC census still shows an MS 65 that was most likely this coin when it was in Lissner. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label) and to the R.L. Lissner Collection (St. James's/CNG/Teller auction of August 2014, lot 1469). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1/2 décimo, 1859, rare, NGC MS 63, "top pop" in NGC census, ex-Lissner. Restrepo-223.1; KM-124. Richly rainbow toned over boldly struck details and muted luster, rare first date of brief type in top condition, likely the finest and only one at this grade since the entry it ties with at NGC is probably this same coin from when it was in Lissner. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label) and to the R.L. Lissner Collection (St. James's/CNG/Teller auction of August 2014, lot 1477). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1/2 décimo, 1863, NGC MS 66+, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-254.1; KM-144. Satin smooth fields with cartwheel luster and deep rainbow toning at rims, absolutely lovely and highly desirable as the best on record for this often-choice date. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1/2 décimo, 1868, NGC MS 63. Restrepo-256.1; KM-150.1. Nice luster with light rainbow toning in places, fully detailed strike with particularly strong rims, tied with two others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label) and to the Heritage auction of October 2014 (lot 33051). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Medellín, 1/2 décimo, 1868, NGC MS 65, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-257.1; KM-150.2. Choice luster and full details (rims slightly crude, as made), in fact superior to Eldorado's PCGS MS64 for this desirable first date of silver issued from the Medellín mint. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 1/2 décimo, 1871, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-256.4; KM-150.1. Nice luster and well-defined strike, just the rims slightly crude (as made), choice grade for this final date of type (the last Bogotá 1/2 décimo). Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label) and to the Heritage auction of May 2016 (lot 61104). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Medellín, 1/2 décimo, 1871, NGC AU 55, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-259.2; KM-150.2a. Lovely rainbow toning on glossy, lustrous surfaces, light high-point wear only, rare grade for this type and the best on record for this date. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 5 centavos, 1872, NGC MS 64, finest known in NGC census, ex-Dana Roberts. Restrepo-262.1; KM-170. Light red-gold toning over muted luster, well-detailed strike but with parts of rims slightly crude (as made), top coin on record for this desirable first date in this denomination. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label) and to the Dana Roberts Collection (Heritage auction of April 2011, lot 25522). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 5 centavos, 1873, NGC MS 64, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Dana Roberts. Restrepo-262.2; KM-170. Choice strike including rims, nice luster with faint spots of light rainbow toning. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label) and to the Dana Roberts Collection (Heritage auction of April 2011, lot 25523). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 5 centavos, 1874, NGC MS 64, ex-Lissner. Restrepo-262.3; KM-170. Muted luster under gray-gold toning, softly struck bust and parts of rims slightly crude (as made), final date of type with denomination as CINCO, currently tied with two others for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 65. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label) and to the R.L. Lissner Collection (St. James's/CNG/Teller auction of August 2014, lot 1503). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Medellín, 5 centavos, 1874, Barré bust, denomination 5, NGC AU details / obv spot removed, finest known in NGC census, ex-Eldorado. Restrepo-264.1; KM-153.4. Spectacular example for the type, with light rainbow toning over luster and boldly struck details, minor natural flaw at top of head and a few light marks but otherwise fully deserving of its former AU55 grade from PCGS (as it was in Eldorado, and as it still appears in the PCGS census), finest in the NGC census in any case. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label) and to the Eldorado Collection (Stack's Bowers auction of June 2018, lot 44355) and the Freeman Craig auction of May 1987, lot 561 (plated in catalog). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 5 centavos, 1875, NGC MS 65, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-263.1; KM-174a.1. Choice satin luster with traces of rainbow toning, bold strike with small die-cracks and faint buckling around bust, rare gem grade that greatly surpasses Eldorado's PCGS AU58. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Popayán, 1/2 décimo, 1875, fineness 0,666, without AB, very rare, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-258.9; KM-150.3. Impressive luster for this mint but the strike typically crude and (in this case) slightly off-center, very rare grade for the type. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label) and to Sedwick Auction 19 (lot 1329). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 5 centavos, 1877, NGC MS 65, ex-Eldorado. Restrepo-263.3; KM-174a.1. Very light toning over strong luster, minor mint-made flaws (die-cracks, buckling, slight rim crudeness) but conditionally exceptional, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 66. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label) and to the Eldorado Collection (Stack's Bowers auction of June 2018, lot 44369). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 5 centavos, 1882, NGC MS 64, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-263.9; KM-174a.1. Frosty white with cartwheel luster, choice strike except for typical slight crudeness on rims. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, 5 centavos, 1885, small top 5, open wreath with bow, NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. Restrepo-263.13; KM-174a.1. Blazingly brilliant cartwheel luster, rims bold but with parts slightly crude (as made). Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COLOMBIA, Bogotá, copper-nickel proof 5 centavos, 1885, short-bar 5, NGC MS 67, ex-Eldorado. Restrepo-362.1; KM-183.2. Highly reflective proof fields with circular die-polish lines, no marks or wear except for a tiny bagmark in center of reverse, an exceptionally choice piece that was formerly PCGS Proof-66 in Eldorado. Pedigreed to the Gregorio Toulemonde Collection (stated on label) and to the Eldorado Collection (Stack's Bowers auction of June 2018, lot 44431). Please use this link to verify the certification number

CONGO, Katanga, gold 5 francs, 1961, NGC MS 64. KM-2a; Fr-1. Rich gold color with satin luster all over, only trivial tiny marks, interesting issue from the brief Republic of Katanga (1960-63) on which is featured a representation of a copper "Katanga cross" used as currency in the 1800s and early 1900s. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree double countermark (Type III, 1845) on a Madrid, Spain, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1776 PJ, NGC VG 10. KM-36. Nearly full countermark with luster inside, the host with date and most of legends well defined from toning, popular date for U.S. collectors. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree double countermark (Type III, 1845) on a Madrid, Spain, bust 2 reales, Charles IV, 1799 MF, NGC VG details / cleaned, c/s VG weak. KM-37. Host and countermark rather worn and scratched but with full host date, assayer, mintmark, denomination, and king's name CAROLUS, patchy gold toning. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree double countermark (Type III, 1845) on a Madrid, Spain, bust 2 reales, Charles IV, 1808 IG, NGC VF 30 / c/s XF weak. KM-37. Choice grade, with bold details all over (including countermark, despite what the label says) further defined by deep, contrasting toning. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree double countermark (Type III, 1845) on a Madrid, Spain, bust 4 reales de vellón, Joseph Napoleon, 1809 AI, NGC VG details / cleaned, c/s VF standard. KM-39. Nearly full but lightly impressed countermark, all of host details clear and the peripheries bold (including date), with streaks of toning, interesting Napoleonic host. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree double countermark (Type III, 1845) on a Madrid, Spain, bust 4 reales de vellón, Joseph Napoleon, 1810 AI, NGC G 6 / c/s F standard. KM-39. Full host legends including date, reverse countermark bold but obverse weaker, toned in crevices, interesting Napoleonic host. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree double countermark (Type III, 1845) on a Madrid, Spain, bust 4 reales de vellón, Joseph Napoleon, 1811 AI, NGC AG 3 / c/s F weak. KM-39. Lightly toned with good definition in legends but otherwise worn, the countermark only lightly impressed but clear, interesting Napoleonic host. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree double countermark (Type III, 1845) on a Catalonia (Tarragona or Mallorca), Spain, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1811 SF, rare, NGC G 6 / c/s VF standard. KM-unl (host KM-474.2, Cal-765). Rare combination, the host with bold full date and other clear details, small flan-crack, and the countermark incomplete but with bold COSTA and ceiba tree, richly toned all over. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, 2 reales, female head / ceiba tree double countermark (Type III, 1845) on a Madrid, Spain, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1825 AJ, NGC VG details / cleaned, c/s VF standard. KM-41. Silvery fields contrasting nicely with darker full details, the countermark almost full. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, 4 reales, 1846 JB 1-real counterstamp (Type IV) with "4" countermark on a Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales of Philip V, assayer not visible (post-1713), unique, PCGS G details / holed, c/m XF detail. KM-unl (cf 50). Fully detailed counterstamp with full secondary countermark next to it, a very rare issue no matter the host but this piece currently unique (to our knowledge) for the Mexican cob host, with just enough cross and shield detail to see it is from 1714 or later (a single klippe is also known), the rest flat (as made), nicely toned, with hole in one point of the squarish flan, an important coin for the Costa Rican specialist. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, 4 reales, 1846 JB 1-real counterstamp (Type IV) with "4" countermark on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1694(?) VR, extremely rare, PCGS F12 / c/m VF detail. KM-unl (cf 50). 13.00 grams. Fully detailed counterstamp near edge with very bold secondary countermark next to it, a very rare countermark on an extremely rare host type not listed in KM (about four-five known), with top of penultimate digit 9 visible below full cross, the full pillars-and-waves with bold assayer and mintmark and denomination, nicely toned, a couple edge-splits. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, 1 real, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type IV) on a Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip IV or Charles II, assayer not visible, NGC VG 10 / c/s VF standard. KM-47. 2.88 grams. Choice full counterstamp on a squarish, wide-flan, 1600s host (rare) with much shield and cross visible (one lion full) but no peripheral details, richly toned all over. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, 1 real, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type IV) on a Lima, Peru, cob 1 real, Philip V, assayer N (1728-40). KM-47. 2.93 grams. Nearly full counterstamp (a bit crude) nearly covering the host except for assayer N, the host's cross side more visible, overall VG with light toning in crevices.

COSTA RICA, 1 real, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type IV) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 1 real, assayer V-Y (1760-73), NGC VG details / spot removals, c/s VF weak. KM-47. 3.05 grams. Full but crude counterstamp nearly covering the host details but with assayer V and mintmark P bold, nicely toned all over. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, 2 reales, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type V) on a Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (post-1713). KM-unl. 6.54 grams. VF counterstamp with bold date side and nearly full denomination side covering most of an About Good host with just enough detail to recognize the type, which is unlisted in KM, two small edge-splits, richly toned all over.

COSTA RICA, 2 reales, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type V) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip V or Ferdinand VI, assayer q (1744-60), NGC VG 10 / c/s VF standard. KM-54. 5.98 grams. Choice full counterstamp with small parts of host visible surrounding, including assayer q and mintmark P, deeply toned in crevices. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, 2 reales, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type V) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1757 q. KM-54. 5.93 grams. Unusually weak counterstamp (Good) that is almost invisible on date side (light scratches there instead) but denomination side nearly full, the host rather worn (also Good) but with full 757 date clear on pillars side (rare thus), lightly toned in crevices.

COSTA RICA, 2 reales, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type V) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 176(2?) V-Y. KM-54. 6.50 grams. Full but slightly crude counterstamp (AXF) that leaves just enough of the Fine host visible to show two partial dates and assayer V, all richly toned, with minor edge-crack.

COSTA RICA, 2 reales, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type V) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Charles III, assayer V-Y (1760-73). KM-54. 6.30 grams. Full but slightly crude AVF counterstamp covering most of Good host but with full assayer V visible at top right, toned in crevices.

COSTA RICA, 2 reales, 1846 JB counterstamp (Type V) on a Guatemala City, Guatemala, cob 2 reales, 1750 (J). KM-unl. 6.28 grams. Choice full counterstamp in VF grade with small marks, the About Good host (scarce, unlisted) with bottom of 750 date visible, squarish flan with hole in one point, toned on edge.

COSTA RICA, 50 centavos, "lion" double countermark (Type VII, 1889) on a Bogotá, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1880. KM-134.1. 12.62 grams. Deeply rainbow-toned XF with no problems, bold countermark.

COSTA RICA, 50 centavos, "lion" double countermark (Type VII, 1889) on a Bogotá, Colombia, 50 centavos, 1885, NGC AU 55 / c/s UNC strong. KM-134.1. Very bold countermark on high-grade host with luster on reverse, golden toning on obverse. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, San José, gold 1/2 onza (4 escudos), 1850 JB. KM-100; Fr-7. 12.58 grams. Bold AU with much better definition on standing figure than usual (as it is typically too high in relief for the planchet to handle), with light hairlines on that side but no more than trivial marks, popular one-year type.

COSTA RICA, San José, gold 1/2 onza (4 escudos), 1850 JB, NGC AU 55. KM-100; Fr-7. Richly red toned over faint old hairlines and strange surface lacunae (as made), luster around details, one of the nicer examples known for this one-year type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, San José, gold 2 escudos, 1850 JB. KM-99; Fr-8. 6.30 grams. Lustrous AU in rich gold color with much more detail on standing figure than usual, but with light scratches in all the fields, scarce first date of type, struck just after the "ceiba tree" issues of the Central American Republic ended that same year.

COSTA RICA, San José, gold 2 escudos, 1855 GW, NGC AU 58, "top pop" in NGC census. KM-99; Fr-8. Bold strike with more detail on standing figure than usual and in rare grade (currently tied with two others for finest in the NGC census) with much luster and red toning around details, also scarce assayer as the norm for this date is JB. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, San José, gold 2 escudos, 1855 GW. KM-99; Fr-8. 6.30 grams. Bold AU in rich gold color but with evidence of light polishing, better assayer for the date.

COSTA RICA, San José, gold 1 escudo, 1850 JB. KM-98; Fr-9. 3.17 grams. Richly red-toned XF with well-detailed standing figure, rusty-die date side with hint of luster, first date of type.

COSTA RICA, San José, gold 1 escudo, 1855/5 JB. KM-98; Fr-9. 3.04 grams. Hairlined AXF with traces of red toning, typically weak details on standing figure, bold 5 over higher 5 in date.

COSTA RICA, San José, gold 1/2 escudo, 1851 JB. KM-97; Fr-10. 1.54 grams. Slightly grainy AU- with muted luster but bold strike assisted by unusually tall rims, traces of red toning around details.

COSTA RICA, San José, gold 1/2 escudo, 1855 JB. KM-97; Fr-10. 1.49 grams. Bold and lustrous AU with red toning on high points, light surface hairlines on smooth surfaces.

COSTA RICA, San José, gold 1/2 escudo, 1864 JB. KM-97; Fr-10. 1.52 grams. Lustrous AU with typically weak details on standing figure (also flat rims), spots of red toning.

COSTA RICA, San José, 1/4 peso, 1855 JB, NGC F 12. KM-103. Lightly toned, with brunt of wear taken by centers as usual, but overall a decent example of this key final date of the type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, San José, gold 1 peso, 1864 GW, NGC XF 45. KM-107.1; Fr-15. Decent example of the scarce first date of the new decimal coinage, with dark encrustation around details for good contrast. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, San José, 50 centavos, 1866 GW, NGC VF 35, "top pop" in NGC census. KM-112. Lightly toned and faintly lustrous despite circulation wear and minor rim-bruises, actually a choice grade for this scarce second year of type lacking the usual overdate, in fact tied with one other for finest in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, San José, 5 centavos, 1887 GW, NGC MS 63. KM-125. Nice luster overlain with splashes of light gold and blue toning. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, struck at the Philadelphia mint, gold 20 colones, 1897, NGC MS 62, ex-Jascha Heifetz (stated on label). KM-141; Fr-19. Rich gold color with nice luster, small bagmarks only, desirable pedigree. Pedigreed to the Jascha Heifetz Collection (Superior auction of December 1989, with original lot-tag 116). Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, struck at the Philadelphia mint, gold 20 colones, 1900, NGC AU 58. KM-141; Fr-19. Good luster, minimal bagmarks but also some hairlines on obverse only, lower-mintage date with only 5,000 coins struck. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, struck at the Philadelphia mint, gold 10 colones, 1897, NGC AU 58. KM-140; Fr-20. Choice luster and rich gold color, with moderate bagmarks and an edge-nick but not really anything to prevent an MS grade in our opinion. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, struck at the Philadelphia mint, gold 10 colones, 1899, NGC MS 65, "top pop" in NGC census. KM-140; Fr-20. Cartwheel luster and no more than minuscule bagmarks, currently tied with three others for finest known in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, 50 céntimos, 1902 CY, NGC AU 58. KM-143. Faintly toned over muted luster, no marks or wear, more like MS in our opinion, lower-mintage first date of type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

COSTA RICA, 1 colón leprosarium token, 1937, rare, NGC VF 35. KM-L7. Lightly toned and mildly circulated, officially holed near edge for use at leper colonies in Costa Rica, a seldom offered issue. 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 65+. KM-XM2. Deeply rainbow toned over cartwheel luster, virtually no marks or wear and quite pretty, tied with one other for second finest in NGC census behind a pair of MS 66's, an ever-popular issue struck in the U.S. to support the revolutionary Republic during Cuba's fight for independence. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CUBA, struck at the Philadelphia mint, gold 5 pesos, 1915, José Martí, PCGS MS62. KM-19; Fr-4. Lustrous but lightly bagmarked, the bust particularly boldly struck. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CUBA, struck at the Philadelphia mint, proof 1 peso, 1915, rare, NGC PF 65. KM-15.1. Mirrorlike and mark-free with faint blue toning, a few spots of light cloudiness but exceptionally choice nonetheless, tied with six others for second finest in NGC census behind a single PF 66+ (chip in slab), from a reported mintage of just 100 pieces. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CUBA, struck at the Philadelphia mint, 1 peso ("ABC" peso), 1937, NGC AU details / harshly cleaned. KM-22. Bold details and nice luster but with strong hairlines throughout, rare key date of a popular issue that always brings a premium. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CUBA, large aluminum pattern 25 pesos, 1976, Fidel Castro, 26th of July Movement, NGC MS 62 (oversized slab), finest and only example in NGC census. KM-unl. This design was struck by the Central de Numismática y Medallística de Mexico but never issued for circulation, and to our knowledge only two of these patterns exist, the other in silver and sold in Sedwick Auction 34, both with unique three-quarters portrait of Castro as the main feature but this aluminum pattern different in that the portrait is glossy against matte fields (basically proof), that side with light wipe of polish but the reverse showing a very subtle toning in green and pink, "0550" in retrograde appearing on the edge. Please use this link to verify the certification number

CUBA, Havana mint, gold proof 100 pesos (1 oz), 1997, 30th Anniversary of the Death of Che Guevara, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-929; Fr-90. Low-mintage mirror proof (only 200 made) in near-flawless grade with stunning cameo quality, struck to commemorate the Argentine revolutionary who was an important figure in the Cuban Revolution. Please use this link to verify the certification number

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Santo Domingo, copper provisional 1/4 real, Ferdinand VII, no date (1815), struck over a Maracaibo, Venezuela, copper 1 real of 1813, NGC VF details / environmental damage. KM-2; Cal-120. Bold details but with darkly oxidized surfaces. According to the late researcher Luis Ponte, archival documents show that 4,987 pounds of Maracaibo copper 1R were exported to Santo Domingo on January 15, 1815, and overstruck with this design for circulation as 1/4 real; in some rare cases parts of the host coin can still be discerned, namely a large M and a crude bust of Ferdinand VII (neither of which is visible on this example), the same design as for the 1/2 real (KM-3) but larger. Please use this link to verify the certification number

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, thirteen-coin set of gold 10 pesos, 2000, colonial churches, all in NGC slabs, MS 67 DPL or 68 DPL. KM-110 to 122. Complete series of small gold coins (each 3.136 grams of .9999 gold, total actual gold weight for the set therefore 1.31 oz troy) in deep-mirror proof, issued in 2000 to commemorate all the colonial-era churches in the Dominican Republic, as follows (in KM order): Santo Domingo Cathedral (Santa María de la Encarnación), MS 67; Banica Church, MS 67; Boya Church, MS 68; Nuestra Señora del Carmen, MS 68; Señora del Rosario Church, MS 67; Santa Barbara Church, MS 67; Santa Cruz de El Seibo, MS 68; San Lázaro Church, MS 68; San Miguel Church, MS 68; Regina Angelorum Church, MS 67; Sanctuary at Higüey, MS 67; Chapel of the Remedios, MS 68; and Chapel of San Andrés, MS 68.

ECUADOR, Quito, 8 reales, 1846 GJ, NGC AU 55. Seppa/Anderson-70; KM-32. Lustrous in legends, without toning, only lightly worn on high points and minimally marked, this is an above-average example of the beautifully designed, iconic first "crown" of Ecuador—its only 8 reales—struck in this year only in a low mintage of just 1,386 pieces, a "must have" for any set of Latin American dollar-sized coins. Please use this link to verify the certification number

ECUADOR, Quito, 1/2 real, 1838 ST, NGC MS 65, finest known in NGC census, ex-Lissner. Seppa/Anderson-19; KM-22. Perfect bold strike (including complete rims) with rich toning over luster, simply the best (none at PCGS), also a rare type, a jewel for the Latin American connoisseur. Pedigreed to the R.L. Lissner Collection (stated on label), and to the Floyd E. Wolfson Collection (Superior auction of June 1975, Lot 2062). Please use this link to verify the certification number

ECUADOR, struck at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham, gold 1 condor, 1928, NGC MS 62. Seppa/Anderson-236; KM-74; Fr-11. Rich gold color and cartwheel luster, minor bagmarks only, scarce one-year type of which only 55,000 pieces were released for circulation. Please use this link to verify the certification number

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EL SALVADOR, 4 reales, R-in-beaded-circle countermark (Type IV, 1862-63) on a Guatemala 4R 1860 R Carrera (obverse), NGC VF 25 / c/s XF standard. KM-96. Full and clear countermark shown upright on Carrera's neck, the host lightly toned (reverse mostly dark) with faint hints of underlying luster despite light wear and tiny marks, scarce combination, reportedly from the Norweb Collection but we are unable to trace it. Please use this link to verify the certification number

EL SALVADOR, gold 5 pesos, 1892-CAM, PCGS AU55. KM-117; Fr-3. Rich gold color with strong luster for the grade, which in the absence of wear must be based on a profusion of bagmarks, light splashes of toning here and there, popular one-year type in low mintage of just 558 pieces. Please use this link to verify the certification number

EL SALVADOR, denomination set of four gilt-brass (off-metal strike) proof 200, 100, 50, and 25 colones, 1971, 150th Anniversary of Independence, NGC PF 66 and 67 Ultra Cameo, ex-Richard Stuart. KM-unl (cf PS5). A likely unique set of off-metal trial proofs of gold denominations exhibiting mirror surfaces with cameo details, each with "MET." stamped to right of COLONES, in NGC Ultra Cameo holders graded as follows: 200 colones, PF 67; 100 colones, PF 66; 50 colones, PF 67; and 25 colones, PF 66. Pedigreed to the Richard Stuart Collection (stated on special labels).

EL SALVADOR, denomination set of two silvered-brass (off-metal strike) proof 5 colones and 1 colon, 1971, 150th Anniversary of Independence, NGC PF 66 Ultra Cameo, ex-Richard Stuart. KM-unl (cf PS6). A likely unique set of off-metal trial proofs for silver denominations, both exhibiting mirror surfaces with cameo details and with "MET." stamped to right of COLONES. Pedigreed to the Richard Stuart Collection (stated on special labels).

FRANCE, Toulouse mint, gold ecu d'or, Charles VI (1380-1422), pellet below fifth letter, 3rd emission (1389), NGC MS 62. Dupl-369B; Fr-291. 3.77 grams. Broad flan that extends past the outer border in places, with just one little crack and associated lacuna at top on edge, bold strike with flashy fields. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GERMAN STATES, Constance (Bishopric), Augsburg mint, 1/2 taler, Franz Conrad, 1761 FH, NGC AU 55. KM-17. Deeply and richly toned over muted luster, with light wear on high points only, scarce one-year type more often seen in lower grade. With old collector's tag. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GERMAN STATES, Hohenlohe-Neuenstein-Oehringen, Nürnberg mint, taler, Ludwig Friedrich Karl, 1785 OE-KRN, NGC MS 62. KM-62; Dav-2353. Splashy rainbow toning over brilliant luster, small marks and traces of wear on high points only, an attractive taler in desirable grade. With old collector's tag. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GERMAN STATES, Regensburg (Bishopric), taler, Anton Ignaz Josef, 1786 GCB. KM-449; Dav-2605. 28.10 grams. Nearly prooflike Mint State with brilliantly lustrous fields graced with light rainbow toning, rather attractive. With old collector's tag.

GERMAN STATES, Saxony-Albertine, Dresden mint, taler, Johann Georg I, 1632 HI, NGC MS 65, finest known in NGC census. KM-132; Dav-7601. Lightly gold-toned over strong luster (almost prooflike), no wear or marks at all, top-rated gem example of an impressively large taler. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GREAT BRITAIN, London, England, gold noble, Edward III, no date (1327-77). 5.86 grams. Lustrous AU with well-centered and typically intricate details but edge trimmed all around, hence no legends to attribute by exact period.

GREAT BRITAIN, dollar (4 shillings 9 pence), oval George III countermark (1797-99) on a Lima, Peru, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1797 IJ, NGC AU 50 / c/s AU standard. Sp-3765A; KM-638. Lightly toned over luster, with slightly weak rims (as made) but full and deep countermark, desirable grade for this very popular type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

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

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, cob 8 reales, 1753 J, ex-Woodside. JP-8R21; S-G1a; Cal-427; KM-12. 25.11 grams. Neatly rectangular flan with bold full assayer and nearly full date, lightly toned VG with no hole (scarce thus). Pedigreed to the Rob Woodside Collection.

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV/III), 1789 M, very rare, NGC VF 30, ex-Rudman. JP-4E33; KM-48; Cal-1446; Fr-15. The 4 escudos in this series, struck in the same odd years as the 8 escudos, are even rarer, with reportedly only eight to ten of this date known to exist, the stated grade more an assessment of the weakly struck centers than actual wear since the legends are lustrous (and lightly red-toned), with the standard ordinal IV over III not mentioned on the label. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet (stated on label), with his original numbered cardboard holder. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1789 M, extremely rare, NGC VF 35, ex-Rudman. JP-2E33; KM-47; Cal-1250; Fr-16. Bold strike with only light even wear, slightly out-of-round flan with parts of rims crude (as made), second finest in NGC census behind a single AU 55 (sold in Sedwick Auction 25) and an AU53 at PCGS (sold in 2017), from a total confirmed population of just five. Pedigreed to the Isaac Rudman Numismatic Cabinet (stated on label), with his original numbered cardboard holder. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1760 P. JP-8R28; Yonaka-G8.60; KM-18; Cal-438. 26.77 grams. Richly rainbow toned over muted luster, the pillars side slightly off-center but very bold overall and decidedly better than most for this scarce type, accompanied by NGC tag 6636798-004 XF 45.

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1763 P, PCGS AU58, finest known in PCGS census. JP-8R32; Yonaka-G8.63; KM-27.1; Cal-995. Bold full details with satin-smooth fields exhibiting incipient toning, no wear or marks at all and therefore fully MS in our opinion, probably at least a tie with the census-topping MS 61 listed at NGC. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1768 P, inverted N's in IND and VNUM, NGC VF 35 (Val y Mexia Collection Label). JP-8R37; Yonaka-G8.68b2; KM-27.1; Cal-1000. Broad flan with deep, rich toning, die-variety with space between globes and waves and two of the three N's inverted. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1821 M, NGC AU 55. JP-8R90; KM-69; Cal-1236. Deeply toned over very muted luster (low contrast), light wear and faint adjustment marks on high points, final date of colonial issue. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA (Central American Republic), Guatemala City, 8 reales, 1825 M. KM-4. 26.82 grams. Lustrous UNC with hairlines around tree, splashes of toning on sun-and-mountains side, popular type.

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GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 8 reales, Type IV hinged-dies double countermark (1841) on a Lima, Peru, 8 reales, 1826 JM, NGC AU 58 / c/s UNC standard. KM-117. Exceptional condition for the type, with bold full countermark in centers, well-detailed host with light luster and dark toning in crevices. Note: The NGC label refers to this countermark as Type III (1840) in error, the difference being that the two marks are in the same place on either side, due to the hinged dies. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, gold 16 pesos, 1869 R, Carrera, NGC MS 61. KM-188; Fr-39. Highly lustrous, with surface hairlines and minor marks but practically no wear, desirable two-year type with only 3,465 pieces struck for this date, very few known in Mint State. It is interesting to note that this series comprised 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, Guatemala City, gold 4 pesos, 1869 R, Carrera, NGC MS 62. KM-187; Fr-43. Light yellow color with lots of luster, small bagmarks only, scarce three-year type. (See note in previous lot about the denominations in this series.). Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, gold 4 pesos, 1869 R, Carrera, NGC AU 58. KM-187; Fr-43. Choice luster with light marks and hairlines, light yellow color. (See note in lot 1320 above regarding the denominations in this series.). Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 1 peso, 1888, NGC MS 62, with WINGS gold sticker, ex-Ulloa. KM-207. Splashy rainbow toning over strong, nearly prooflike luster with fully detailed strike, very rare grade for this type, tied with one other for second finest in the NGC census behind a single MS 64, a perfect "trophy coin" for the Latin American crown collector or Guatemala specialist. Very few full-size crowns were struck locally due to the economic situation of the 1880s, and in fact only a few thousand pieces were made of all the types in 1888-1893. Pedigreed to the Roberto Ulloa collection (stated on label), reportedly linked to the collections of Alex Safie and William Robert Higgins, Jr (Jess Peters 1973-74). Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 1 peso, "1/2 real" counterstamp of 1894 on a Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1868, NGC AU 55 / c/s UNC standard (Val y Mexia Collection Label). KM-216. Scarce combination with early host date, much luster but also hairlines and the counterstamp typically from rusty dies, faint incipient toning in legends. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 1 peso, "1/2 real" counterstamp of 1894 on a Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1881/0, NGC AU 58 / c/s UNC standard (Val y Mexia Collection Label). KM-216. Nice rainbow toning over luster, the counterstamp sharp and well detailed. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 1 peso, "1/2 real" counterstamp of 1894 on a Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1884, NGC MS 61 / c/s UNC standard (Val y Mexia Collection Label). KM-216. The host lustrous but slightly hairlined, non-toned, with rusty-die counterstamp placed upright in the middle of the condor's breast, making for an impressive bit of numismatic artistry. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 1 peso, "1/2 real" counterstamp of 1894 on a Santiago, Chile, 1 peso, 1889, NGC AU 58 / c/s UNC standard (Val y Mexia Collection Label). KM-216. Brilliantly lustrous with faint hairlines, the counterstamp mostly sharp but with trace of die-rust at date. Pedigreed to the Val y Mexia Collection. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 1 peso, "1/2 real" counterstamp of 1894 on a Lima, Peru, 1 sol, 1891 TF, NGC MS 61 / c/s UNC standard. KM-224. Choice luster with faint incipient toning at rims, typical die-rust in counterstamp. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 1 peso, "1/2 real" counterstamp of 1894 on a Lima, Peru, 1 sol, 1894 TF, NGC MS 62 / c/s UNC strong. KM-224. Typically lustrous and choice, and virtually non-toned, the full counterstamp struck from rusty dies. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, Guatemala City, 25 centavos, 1882, NGC MS 63. KM-206. Choice brilliant luster with incipient toning on very edge only, faint die-clash on reverse, very scarce one-year type with "wreath on both sides" as opposed to showing a seated Liberty, second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64. Please use this link to verify the certification number

GUATEMALA, struck at the Philadelphia mint, gold 5 quetzales, 1926, NGC MS 62. KM-244; Fr-50. Rich gold color with cartwheel luster, one big bagmark on date side and lots of tiny ones on quetzal side, one-year issue that is always popular. Please use this link to verify the certification number

HAITI, 25 centimes, Boyer, An 24 (1827), large head of Boyer, NGC MS 63. KM-18.1. Bold strike on an oversized flan with full rims, lustrous and choice, second highest grade in NGC census behind a pair of MS 64's. Please use this link to verify the certification number

HAITI, brass pattern 10 centimes, Faustin I, 1855, NGC PF 66, "top pop" in NGC census. KM-Pn69a. Lots of original luster and color, minimally toned (mostly in speckles), tied with one other for finest in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

HAITI, copper 6-1/4 centimes, Faustin I, 1850, NGC MS 63 BN, ex-Lissner (stated on label). KM-38. Traces of original toning and luster around details, among the best ever offered and a tie with the finest at both NGC and PCGS, but this coin mislabeled as a 6c pattern by NGC (as mentioned in the Lissner sale). Pedigreed to the R.L. Lissner Collection (CNG/St. James's/Teller auction of August 2014, lot 1818), also to the New Netherlands Coin Company auction of November 1973 (lot 903). Please use this link to verify the certification number

HONDURAS, Tegucigalpa, provisional "imitation cob" 2 reales, 1824-PMPY, quadrants of cross transposed with retrograde lions, NGC XF details / graffiti, harshly cleaned. KM-15.2. 5.82 grams. Choice grade despite the squiggly graffiti at top of pillars (looks like a signature), the stated cleaning very subtle (by no means harsh), with full pillars housing bold date and parts of all the PMPY letters, also full cross with nearly full P to left and V to right, a generally scarce and popular provisional type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

HONDURAS, Tegucigalpa, gold 1 peso, 1888, NGC MS 65, ex-Richard Stuart. KM-56; Fr-7. Lustrous and boldly struck (including rims) with light die-rust as usual but a near-top example of this first date of type (scarce like all Honduras gold), second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 66. Pedigreed to the Richard Stuart collection (stated on special label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

HONDURAS, Tegucigalpa, gold 1 peso, 1895, NGC MS 61. KM-56; Fr-7. Lightly toned over muted luster, better struck than most for this crude and generally scarce type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

INDONESIA, eight-coin rupiah proof set in aluminum and aluminum alloys, 1992-1999. KM-52 through 56, 60, 61. box is 7-1/4" x 4-3/4" x 1-1/2". A handsome wooden display box housing a design and specifications card and epoxy-encased coins in proof as follows (reverse theme of each in parentheses): bimetallic 1000 rupiah 1995 (oil palm); aluminum-bronze 500 rupiah 1992 (jasmine); aluminum-bronze 500 rupiah 1995 (jasmine); aluminum-bronze 100 rupiah 1995 (buffalo race, card says 1992); aluminum 100 rupiah 1999 (kakatua raja bird); aluminum-bronze 50 rupiah 1995 (komodo lizard); aluminum 50 rupiah 1999 (kepodang bird); and aluminum 25 rupiah 1995 (nutmeg, card says 1992). With wooden display box.

ITALY, Rome, 20 lire, Vittorio Emanuele III, 1927-R, A. VI, PCGS MS65. KM-69. Beautifully gold toned over cartwheel luster, no visible marks but one small carbon spot near reverse rim, choice strike showing every crease in the king's face, neat top grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, gold bust 8 escudos, Philip V, 1735 MF. KM-148; Cal-2234; Fr-8. 27.01 grams. AU- with lovely red toning over luster, localized spots of light scratches on both sides, a pretty example of this scarce early type.

MEXICO, Mexico City, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1748 MF, NGC AU details / removed from jewelry. KM-150; Cal-781; Fr-17. Bold strike with much luster but with light hairlines all over (the only evidence of jewelry mounting that we can see), overall a very acceptable example of this scarce type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1801 FT, NGC MS 61, "top pop" in NGC census. KM-159; Cal-1644; Fr-43. Rich gold color with satin surfaces and high luster for the assigned grade, tied with two others for finest in NGC census, the centers slightly weak as usual and the fields lightly hairlined. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1733 MF, small crown. Yonaka-M8.33D2; KM-103; Cal-1439. 26.91 grams. Nicely toned and problem-free, desirable second date of issue, somewhat rare as non-salvage, the usual variety with dot above assayers, accompanied by NGC tag 3595154-018 XF 40.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1734 MF. Yonaka-M8.34; KM-103; Cal-1442. 26.79 grams. Bold AU- with lustrous fields and light rainbow toning around details, somewhat scarce as non-salvage. Pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of September 2004 (lot 453).

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1735 MF. Yonaka-M8.35; KM-103; Cal-1443. 26.79 grams. Lustrous, brightly cleaned UNC with light toning starting to form around details, possibly ex-Reijgersdaal (1747) but with no corrosion at all.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737 MF, with chopmarks from circulation in Asia. Yonaka-M8.37; KM-103; Cal-1446. 26.87 grams. XF with deep gunmetal toning, just a couple large chopmarks (one on each side).

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1739 MF. Yonaka-M8.39; KM-103; Cal-1453. 26.31 grams. Bold XF with choice rich toning all over, pillars side slightly off-center, somewhat scarce as non-salvage.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1740 MF, double struck (rare). Yonaka-M8.40; KM-103; Cal-1456. 26.67 grams. Bold AU with lustrous fields, areas of dark "horn silver" and a few pits and marks (possibly from the Hollandia shipwreck of 1743), but probably unique as showing a complete bounced strike on the pillars side, something that rarely occurred with milled coins.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742/1 MF. Yonaka-M8.42a; KM-103; Cal-1460. 26.74 grams. Very deeply toned VF with white encrustation in crevices on shield side but no other problems, the overdate clear.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742 MF, with chopmarks from circulation in Asia. Yonaka-M8.42; KM-103; Cal-1461. 27.15 grams. Bold AU- with luster on lightly cleaned fields, traces of dark encrustation around details, about seven prominent chops, most in the field above the pillars.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1744 MF, with tiny chopmarks from circulation in Asia. Yonaka-M8.44; KM-103; Cal-1466. 26.00 grams. Bold XF with contrasting toning, the pillars side slightly off-center, only about four small chops here and there.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1752 MF. Yonaka-8R.52; KM-104.1; Cal-477. 26.98 grams. Bold strike except for center of shield, AU- with smooth surfaces harboring muted luster, minimal toning.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1759 MM. Yonaka-M8.59; KM-104.2; Cal-495. 26.85 grams. Lustrous and sharp but with small marks and hairlines all over, weak rims from slightly undersized flan, accompanied by NGC tag 3775942-010 AU 55.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1759 MM. Yonaka-M8.59; KM-104.2; Cal-495. 26.96 grams. Very lightly toned XF+ with old marks around left pillar, hint of luster.

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1765 MF, NGC AU 55. Yonaka-8R.65; KM-105; Cal-1088. A very attractive piece for the grade, with lovely light rainbow toning all over, the fields lustrous and the details only mildly worn on highest points. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1766 MF, NGC AU 53. Yonaka-M8.66; KM-105; Cal-1090. Light gray toning over rather muted luster, a far cry from the previous lot but technically only one grade lower. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1769 MF, NGC AU 58. Yonaka-M8.69; KM-105; Cal-1095. Deeply rainbow toned over muted luster, mild high-point wear and old mark to left of top of left pillar, die-crack across globes, rare grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1779 FF, NGC MS 61. Yonaka-M8.79; KM-106.2; Cal-929. Nearly prooflike luster and frosty details, with faint incipient toning on obverse rim, light surface hairlines in obverse fields only, among the top 10% graded at NGC. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1794 FM, NGC AU 58. Yonaka-M8.94; KM-109; Cal-687. Faintly toned over nice luster with only mild wear and hairlines, broad flan with nearly complete rims. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1798 FM, NGC MS 61+. Yonaka-M8.98; KM-109; Cal-692. Bright luster in legends but the interiors slightly cloudy (probably late die-state), only minor marks and wear, within the top 7.5% graded by NGC. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Zacatecas, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1821 RG, NGC UNC details / obv cleaned. KM-111.5; Cal-1465. Superb luster with faint golden toning (over old hairlines, in the case of the obverse only), bold strike, noted by NGC as "HISPAN" variety to distinguish from the very rare error with "HISAV" instead. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, 1 peso, Maximilian, 1866, NGC MS 63. KM-388.1. Choice luster with very light toning (stronger at rims), a few bagmarks, popular type in desirable grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, gold 8 escudos, 1867 CH. KM-383.9; Fr-64. 26.92 grams. Choice XF+ with luster (strongest in legends) and red toning around details, good rims all around.

MEXICO, Guanajuato, gold 8 escudos, 1867/57 YF, NGC AU details / cleaned. KM-383.7; Fr-72. Nice luster (especially in legends), practically no wear but lots of tiny marks and hairlines, the 6/5 overdate clear but not mentioned on label. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Guanajuato, gold 8 escudos, 1868/58 YF/PF, NGC AU 55. KM-unl (383.7 for type); Fr-72. Choice luster with red toning around details, the fields with light marks (and the obverse hairlined) but with practically no wear and nicely struck, also with bold over-assayer not mentioned by KM or on the NGC label (but known on other examples, in addition to 1867/57 pieces), the 6/5 overdate clear as well. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Guanajuato, gold 8 escudos, 1870 FR, NGC AU 58. KM-383.7; Fr-72. Choice luster, practically no wear but lots of tiny marks and hairlines, overall brilliant and attractive. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, gold 2 escudos, 1825 JM, NGC AU 58. KM-380.7; Fr-87. Late die state with slightly grainy surfaces and weak high points but minimal wear, also with light adjustment marks in middle of obverse, muted luster but overall high grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Durango, gold 1 escudo, 1850 JMR, NGC MS 62. KM-379.1; Fr-99. Light yellow color with bold strike and much luster, the hand and eagle's breast typically flat (as made) but the peripheries (including rims) bold and sharp, second highest grade in NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, gold 1/2 escudo, 1846 MF, PCGS AU58, ex-Pittman. KM-378.5; Fr-107. Deeply rainbow toned with legends blue and interiors red, much underlying luster but high points weak or slightly worn, worth a premium for its color and pedigree. Pedigreed to the John Jay Pittman Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Culiacán, gold 1/2 escudo, 1867 CE, PCGS AU58. KM-378; Fr-109. Brightly lustrous and boldly struck, with faint surface hairlines the only explanation for not calling it Mint State. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Guanajuato, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1874 FR, NGC MS 63. KM-377.8; DP-Go54. Cartwheel luster without toning, minor die-crack to right of cap but otherwise well struck, small bagmarks only. Please use this link to verify the certification number

MEXICO, Mexico City, 1 peso, 1901 AM, NGC MS 64. KM-409.2. Softly struck but with full and sharp details, vibrant rainbow toning (mostly red-orange but with patch of blue-green near rim on date side and lighter on eagle side) and much underlying luster, practically no marks, among the top 10% graded by NGC. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPANISH NETHERLANDS, Brabant, 48 patards, "Golden Fleece" countermark (1652-72) on a Potosí, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1662 E, NGC VF 30 / c/s XF weak. Delm-324. Broad flan with three dates including bold 166(2) in legend, much legend, lightly toned, the countermark incomplete but prominent above waves, a generally scarce and desirable issue that was a direct result of the Potosí mint scandal of the prior decade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

NETHERLANDS (United), Utrecht, gold imitative rose noble, no date (1600-01), NGC MS 63. KM-6; Fr-277. 7.59 grams. Rich gold color with lots of luster on fields, a few spots of red toning, second highest grade in NGC census, a well-detailed and choice example for this type, struck in the Netherlands in imitation of the English hammered gold noble coins from the 1300s-1400s. Please use this link to verify the certification number

NETHERLANDS (United), Zwolle, "lion" daalder, 1648. Dav-4885; KM-46; Delm-866b. 27.05 grams. AXF with bold lion and nearly full legends including 100% complete date, darkly rainbow toned, with one old dent in field on each side.

NICARAGUA, aluminum piefort specimen 1 centavo, 1892, plain edge, NGC SP 61. KM-P6. Mirror luster and frosty detail as proof, just some scattered marks in fields, second highest grade in NGC census behind a pair that are rated MS 61+star (but note that NGC does not specify the design, which could be a different type with UN CENTAVO and date on reverse, the present coin showing a more refined 1 CENTAVO and date within wreath. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PANAMA, 1/2 real, "P" countermark on a Spain (mint uncertain) 1/2 real of Ferdinand-Isabel (arrows side), very rare. 1.44 grams. Very bold and full P countermark (dark) near center of arrows side on moderately corroded host (ungradable), with light toning in crevices.

PANAMA, Panama City, cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer oB to left, mintmark AP above denomination I to right, very rare, NGC XF details / environmental damage. S-AP4; Cal-236; KM-2. 3.34 grams. Bold full oB to left and AP-I to right of full shield, the cross-lions-castles full and choice, with some crown and legend visible here and there, darkly toned in crevices, remarkable for showing the vertical bar of Aragon that is more normally omitted, die-match with Proctor 1R.5B (Plowman 1R.Bo.D). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PANAMA, Panama City, cob 1/2 real, Philip II, assayer not visible, 90-degree double-strike. KM-1; Cal-Type 64. 1.52 grams. While no worse than Fine for wear, and with minimal surface porosity (also nicely toned in crevices), also with full cross and most of crown and monogram, enough to confirm Panama mint but not attributable by assayer or die because of the double-strike, apparently the result of a 90-degree counterclockwise rotation as evidenced by a secondary upper lion lying on its face compared to the cross.

PARAGUAY, War of the Triple Alliance, 1 real, countermark "1" in rounded hexagonal field of horizontal lines (1865-70) on a wavy-edge 1/4 cut of a Bolivian Republic 4 soles 1830 J, rare, PCGS F12 / c/m VF detail. Janson-13; Pratt-MR2; KM-B2. 3.42 grams. Bold full countermark below CONSTITU(CION) with nice toning in crevices, the other side weaker (due to the countermark) but with clear 0 of date and assayer J (rare to see that on this issue), rare and desirable as an emergency issue during Paraguay's war against the "Triple Alliance" of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay in 1865-70. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1755/4 JM, rare, PCGS AU58, finest and only example in PCGS census. KM-unl (59.1 for type); Cal-768; Fr-20. Richly red toned over muted luster, choice full strike but with hint of die-rust, the overdate wispy but certain, the only example recorded at either PCGS or NGC (erroneously attributed to Cal-769 on label) and only the second one we have encountered. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754 JD. Yonaka-L8.54; KM-55.1; Cal-457. 26.54 grams. Sharp, lustrous UNC with deep gunmetal toning all over, faint hairlines on pillars side.

PERU, Lima, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1757 JM. Yonaka-L8.57; KM-55.1; Cal-464. 26.97 grams. Bold XF+ with contrasting toning around details, full rims. With old collector's envelope.

PERU, Lima, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1786 MI, with chopmarks from circulation in Asia. KM-78a; Cal-1055. 27.00 grams. AU+ with strong luster (especially on reverse) splashed with vivid rainbow toning, one star-shaped chop in field and smaller chop in O of king's name on obverse, rare grade for a chopmarked piece.

PERU, Lima, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1814 JP, NGC MS 66, finest known in NGC census, ex-Whittier. KM-117.1; Cal-1247. Sitting alone atop more than 50 entries at NGC, and one of only two at this grade for the entire colonial series, this singular beauty is the best you can get, with flawless surfaces unblemished by any wear or marks that we can detect save for one light bagmark in front of the face, all graced with light red-gold toning over cartwheel luster, a prize for the condition-conscious trophy hunter to be sure. Pedigreed to the Whittier collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, 8 reales-sized medal, dated 1821, General San Martín, NGC MS 61. Fonrobert-8996. Lustrous fields and bold details outlined with old toning, perhaps some very faint surface hairlines in field on sunburst side to keep it from MS 62, mislabeled as Fonrobert-8995 by NGC (the difference being JURO with an accent and EGERCITO not touching the wreath). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, 4 reales-sized medal, dated 1821, General San Martín, NGC MS 61. Fonrobert-8998. Choice bold strike (especially the three-dimensional sunface) and luster, only faint toning at rims, reverse field slightly hairlined, variety with smaller flan (mislabeled by NGC as Fonrobert-8997 for larger flan). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, provisional 8 reales, 1822 JP, "Peru Libre", NGC UNC details. KM-136. Lustrous and well struck but with hairlined surfaces from cleaning, incipient re-toning at rims, popular brief type made only from July 23, 1822, to June 17, 1823, variety with short tassels. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, 8 reales, 1834 MM, NGC MS 64. KM-142.3. Nearly prooflike luster and frosty details, speckled gray toning near details, faint bagmarks only. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, gold 1 libra, 1918, NGC AU 55. KM-207; Fr-73. Cartwheel luster with faint rosy tinge, faint bagmarks and hairlines, looks MS overall. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, 1 sol, 1864/54 YB, no DERTEANO, NGC AU 55. KM-196.2. Deeply rainbow toned with underlying luster, a few bagmarks but hardly any wear (looks MS), variety with Arabic 1 in date with trace of overdate but without letters of designer's name on bottom row of coins spilling from cornucopia. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, 1 sol, 1915 FG, NGC MS 62. KM-196.26. Bright with brilliant luster, no toning except for dark spot to right of date, only light bagmarks. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, 1 sol, 1916 FG, LIBERTAD incuse, NGC MS 62. KM-196.27. Medium luster with light bagmarks, faint golden toning at rims. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PERU, Lima, 1/2 sol, 1935-AP, NGC MS 65. KM-216. Variety with engraver's initials AP on wreath stems, bold strike with faint toning over cartwheel luster, just a couple small bagmarks, near top grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, crowned F.7.o countermark (Type V, 1832-4) on an Argentina (River Plate Provinces), 8 reales, 1815 F, Potosí mint, PROVICIAS, very rare, PCGS VF details / repaired, c/m XF details. KM-44.2; Cal-1305. Very deep and full countermark in center of arms (flattening the sunface on the other side, which is where the countermark normally appears), contrastingly toned all over, very rare and desirable host coin made rarer by the combination, the only evidence of "repair" we can see being a circular discoloration on the rim between LA and PLATA. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, crowned-F.7o countermark (Type V, 1832-34) on a Zacatecas, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1831 OV, NGC XF details / rev scratched, c/s AU standard. KM-74; Cal-1305. Full but lightly impressed countermark on Liberty cap, making eagle's breast on other side flat (and, unfortunately, scratched), lightly toned all over, scarce host more normally seen with the Isabel II countermark. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PHILIPPINES (under Spain), gold 4 pesos, Isabel II, 1865. KM-144; Cal-859; Fr-1. 6.77 grams. Lightly polished XF with good luster and traces of toning around details.

PORTUGAL, Lisbon, gold peça (4 escudos/6400 reis), José I, 1822, twelve berries, NGC MS 63. KM-364; Gomes-18.08; Fr-128. Cartwheel luster and sharp strike, faint bagmarks and hairlines but clearly choice. 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 transitional ("armored" bust), 1811 HJ, NGC VF 35 / c/s UNC strong, ex-Hubbard. KM-440.14; Gomes-29.18. Unusually bold and deep countermark on neck of transitional bust of Ferdinand VII, richly toned all over, weak rims with stress cracks near top reverse rim (as made), nice pedigree. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection (stated on label) and to the J. Schulman (Amsterdam) auction of April 1952. 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, 1817 JJ, NGC VF 30 / c/s AU standard, ex-Hubbard. KM-440.15; Gomes-29.38. Full countermark below Ferdinand's ear with associated stress cracks and marks on reverse, toned all over, weakly struck at 3 and 9 o'clock. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection (stated on label) and to the J. Schulman (Amsterdam) auction of April 1952. Please use this link to verify the certification number

PUERTO RICO (under Spain), peseta (quarter dollar), Alfonso XIII, fleur-de-lis countermark (1884) on a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 2 reales, Charles IV, 1803 FT, very rare, NGC VF 20, finest and only example in NGC census, ex-Hubbard. KM-unl. Full and clear countermark in front of king's neck, the host deeply rainbow toned but unusually problem-free (particularly the lack of a hole), unlisted as a Mexican bust host and the first we have seen with this date. The fleur-de-lis countermark was Puerto Rico's only official countermark, applied to show that a given coin was on the island before a November 27, 1884, decree by Governor General Luis Daban preventing the importation of damaged coins (mostly holed). Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection (stated on label), with his tag (typewritten on a Henry Christensen envelope). Please use this link to verify the certification number

PUERTO RICO, Juana Díaz, brass 2 almudes token, E. Franceschi y Cía (late 1800s/early 1900s). Fumero-52. 8.71 grams. 32 mm. Scarce large token in nice grade (AU with traces of luster, toning around details, some light old scratches and a couple rusty spots). In addition to being a store owner, E. Franceschi was president of the League of Puerto Rican Patriots and mayor of Juana Díaz.

SAINT KITTS & NEVIS, black dogg (three halfpence), rectangular countermark NEVIS (ca. 1801) on a genuine Cayenne (French Guiana) 2 sous 1782-A, rare, NGC VF details / rev tooled. KM-1; Prid-5. Full and deeply impressed countermark below crown, flattening the denomination on the other side but leaving the date and Paris mintmark (A) quite clear, with full and bold legends, just some old scratches (particularly on reverse, as noted by NGC), even chocolate-brown color all over, much better than usual for this elusive issue more often found on counterfeit hosts. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN (Castile and León), Seville, gold dobla de 35 maravedís, Pedro I ("the cruel"), no date (1350-69), NGC AU 53. Cay-1276; Fr-105. 4.46 grams. Full legends and strong inner details, the flan very slightly uneven and with odd void between P and E in king's name in obverse legend, traces of toning in crevices, popular type in decent grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN (special issue for New World use), Seville, 1 real, Ferdinand-Isabel, column of three dots flanking shield, rare. Cal-443; López de la Fuente-F8.5.8.1. 2.84 grams. AXF details with toning in crevices but lightly corroded, full legends and interiors, desirable type in any grade. Before coins were made in the New World, Ferdinand and Isabel attempted several importations of coins from Spain, starting with this special issue with a crowned F ("efe coronada") inserted between the yoke and arrows on reverse.

SPAIN (special issue for New World use), Seville, copper denomination set of 1-2-4 maravedís, Ferdinand-Isabel, rare. Cal-62, 110, and Type 29. 9.51 grams total. Matched set of the copper denominations for this generally rare and desirable first series of coins designed specifically for importation to and use in the New World, the 4M without clear ornament below the YF but the 2M and 1M attributable by Calicó number as having YF on the former and FY on the latter, full legends or nearly so on all three.

SPAIN, Seville, gold double excelente, Ferdinand-Isabel, star and four dots at top, S and four dots at bottom between busts, PCGS MS62. Cal-721; Fr-129. 7.02 grams. Choice grade (currently tied with three others for second finest in PCGS census behind a single MS63), with very strong and well-detailed portraits of the king and queen (the former with a double-punched chin), superb full shield, 100% full (Latin) legends, lustrous and sharp all over, one of the best we have offered of this popular type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, gold excelente, Ferdinand-Isabel, cross of five dots at top, dot in middle, S at bottom between busts, NGC AU 53. Cal-732; Fr-129. 3.46 grams. Broad flan that extends past the very bold full legends (Latin), choice full inner details for the grade, with contrasting dark sediment in crevices, much scarcer than the double excelente denomination. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, 4 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, early wide-flan issue with assayer P to left of yoke and ermine to left of arrows, S to left and denomination o-iiii to right of shield, NGC VF 35, ex-Huntington. Cal-555; López de la Fuente-H5.4.4. Exceptionally broad flan (known for this early assayer and considered a different type in Calicó) that extends well past the 100% full legends, with good full inner details and a deep, rich, old cabinet toning throughout that speaks well of its time in a major collection. Pedigreed to the A.M. Huntington Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, 4 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, assayer Gothic D to right of yoke, mintmark S to left and denomination o-iiii to right of shield, NGC MS 65, "top pop" in NGC census. Cal-564; López de la Fuente-H5.6.32. 13.60 grams. Broad flan with full legends, choice crisp details and luster on fields (currently tied with one other for finest in the NGC census atop a population exceeding thirty entries), traces of dark rainbow toning, slight partial doubling on reverse, minor edge-splits, the finest example we have ever seen. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D at 4 o'clock outside tressure around cross. Cal-720. 27.25 grams. Sharp full shield and cross, much legend, lustrous AU with only faint toning on reverse.

SPAIN, Seville, cob 8 reales, Philip II, 159(6-8) B, OMNIVM type. Cal-Type 206. 27.35 grams. Very bold full shield and cross with choice toning all over (dark in crevices for nice contrast), clear B to left and denomination VIII (reading vertically) to right of shield, traces of 159 of date above cross, the peripheries otherwise flat but of the type with OMNIVM in legend, AXF overall.

SPAIN, Seville, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer Gothic D at 4 o'clock outside tressure around cross, NGC MS 62, "top pop" in NGC census. Cal-573. 11.7 grams. Choice luster and super sharp full shield and cross (the latter double-struck), tied with one other for finest known in the NGC census, with much legend, bold assayer on reverse and mintmark-denomination flanking shield, faintly toned, the finest of its type we have ever offered. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Segovia, milled 8 reales, Philip III, 1611 C. Cal-943; KM-28.3. 27.17 grams. Bold AU- with light toning, minor surface irregularity (as made), popular type.

SPAIN, Segovia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, 162(?) R, quadrants of cross transposed, rare. Cal-Type 342; KM-75. 27.72 grams. Decent strike on a crudely uneven flan with deep rich toning all over, bold •VIII• inside king's name to right and faint assayer R to left of full shield, full 162 of date above complete cross with quadrants transposed, rare issue discernible by style (mintmark not visible), VF overall.

SPAIN, Seville, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, 1624 D, NGC VF 25, finest and only example in NGC census. Cal-1634; KM-80. 28.10 grams. Dramatically double-struck interiors with clear details visible at 45-degree angle to main strike, including 100% full cross-lions-castles and choice full shield, the crown nearly full as well as S-D to left, also with bold full 24 of date above cross (rare thus), attractively toned all over. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, cob 8 reales, 1630/29 R, unique. Cal-unl (Type 350); KM-unl (80 for type). 27.02 grams. Bold full 3/2 in date followed by clear 0 (unlisted, first example we have seen or heard of) above off-center cross with nice lions and top-left castle, the shield full and well-detailed with clear S-R to left, darkly gunmetal toned all over, AU- overall.

SPAIN, Seville, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. Cal-Type 350; KM-80. 27.50 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles and nearly full shield, all well detailed, but lacking a visible date, mintmark, or assayer, problem-free XF with contrasting toning.

SPAIN, Segovia, milled 8 reales, Philip IV, 1660 BR, NGC AU 55. Cal-1625; KM-111. Very sharp strike accentuated by contrasting toning and strong metal-flow lines, the flan extending beyond the outer border (particularly noticeable on the off-center reverse), popular type in desirable grade. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Madrid, gold bust 1 escudo, Philip V, 1736 JF, rare. Cal-1715; KM-342; Fr-237. 3.36 grams. Choice bold strike, AU details but with light scratches on reverse and old marks on bust, traces of luster, seldom-offered type.

SPAIN, Madrid, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1757 JB, fourth bust. Cal-561; KM-378; Fr-274. 1.74 grams. Problem-free XF with contrasting dark sediment in crevices.

SPAIN, Seville, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1786 C, NGC AU details / cleaned. Cal-2191; KM-409.2a; Fr-283. Rich gold color with luster in legends, sharp full reverse details but bust slightly worn and flanked with hairlines in fields. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Madrid, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1787 DV. Cal-1793; KM-418.1a; Fr-284. 13.46 grams. XF+ with much luster in legends, traces of contrasting sediment in some letters, the bust lightly worn, hairlines in fields.

SPAIN, Madrid, gold bust 4 escudos, Charles III, 1788 M. Cal-1795; KM-418.1a; Fr-284. 13.43 grams. Small-flan XF with minimal rims, contrasting toning around details, no problems.

SPAIN, Madrid, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1776/4 PJ, NGC AU 55. Cal-1550; KM-unl (417.1 for type); Fr-286. Bold strike with ample luster, faint light marks in fields, second highest grade in NGC census (none in MS), popular date with U.S. collectors. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1776 CF. Cal-1730; KM-417.2; Fr-287. 6.73 grams. Problem-free XF with slightly weak centers, light toning at rims, traces of white encrustation in crevices, popular date with U.S. collectors.

SPAIN, Madrid, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1764 JP, "rat nose" bust, NGC AU 58, "top pop" in NGC census. Cal-1247; KM-389.1; Fr-278. Bold strike including full rims, muted luster, traces of toning around details, tied with one other for finest in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1765 VC, "rat nose" bust. Cal-1292; KM-389.2; Fr-279. 1.73 grams. Problem-free XF with toning around details.

SPAIN, Madrid, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1771 PJ, NGC MS 62, "top pop" in NGC census. Cal-1255; KM-389.1; Fr-278. Strong luster and beautifully detailed strike, a few odd adjustment marks and die-polish lines but rather choice overall, currently tied with two others for finest in the NGC census. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Madrid, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1775 PJ. Cal-1262; KM-415.1; Fr-290. 1.75 grams. Light yellow AU with bright luster, hairlines from cleaning.

SPAIN, Madrid, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1776 PJ, NGC AU 58. Cal-1264; KM-415.1; Fr-290. Bold strike and good luster, minimal high-point wear only, popular date with U.S. collectors. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1776 CF, NGC AU 53. Cal-1306; KM-415.2; Fr-291. Bold strike with contrasting sediment around details, rather muted luster. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Seville, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1776 CF. Cal-1306; KM-415.2; Fr-291. 1.61 grams. Problem-free XF with much luster on reverse and in obverse legend, popular date with U.S. collectors.

SPAIN, Madrid, gold bust 1/2 escudo, Charles III, 1787 DV. Cal-1281; KM-425.1; Fr-278. 1.75 grams. Problem-free AU with muted luster, contrasting sediment around details.

SPAIN, Madrid, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1790 MF. Cal-1275; KM-435.1; Fr-296. 6.65 grams. Lightly cleaned XF with traces of toning around details.

SPAIN, Madrid, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1804 FA, NGC MS 63. Cal-1310; KM-435.1; Fr-296. Bold strike with strong luster, no wear and minimal marks (apart from a faint adjustment in center of reverse), small natural lamination at tip of wig, choice grade (within the top 20% at NGC). Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Madrid, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1806 FA. Cal-1314; KM-435.1; Fr-296. 6.70 grams. Richly toned AU with lots of underlying luster, center of shield slightly weak.

SPAIN, Barcelona, gold 100 reales, Isabel II, 1859, NGC MS 65. Cal-770; KM-605.1; Fr-331. Light color with cartwheel luster and only the faintest touch of friction in fields, a gem near top grade, very flashy and choice. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Madrid, gold 10 escudos, Isabel II, 1868, with 18-68 inside stars, NGC MS 61. Cal-815; KM-636.1; Fr-336. Rich gold color, with nice luster and choice details, just some wispy hairlines in obverse fields. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Madrid, gold 25 pesetas, Alfonso XII, 1877 DE-M, with 18-77 inside stars, NGC AU 58. Cal-68; KM-673; Fr-342. Rich gold color with ample luster, light surface hairlines, bold strike. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Madrid, gold 25 pesetas, Alfonso XII, 1878 DE-M, with 18-78 inside stars, NGC MS 61. Cal-70; KM-673; Fr-342. Cartwheel luster, bold strike and rich color, very faint surface hairlines on obverse. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SPAIN, Madrid, gold 25 pesetas, Alfonso XII, 1881 MS-M, with 18-81 inside stars, NGC MS 65. Cal-82; KM-673; Fr-342. Very bold strike in rich gold color with choice cartwheel luster, only a bagmark away from top grade of MS 66. Please use this link to verify the certification number

SWEDEN, Avesta mint, copper 2 daler "plate money", Fredrik I, 1736. KM-PM71. 1457 grams. 7-1/2" x 5-3/4". Neatly rectangular sheet of beautifully aged copper with five complete round stamps showing the denomination (center) and crowned king's monogram over date (corners), scarce as non-salvage, an impressive numismatic item.

URUGUAY, copper 5 centésimos, 1854/40, NGC MS 63 BN. KM-1. Typically uneven strike with the date particularly weak (but certain), much original color and luster around details, currently tied with three others for finest in NGC census behind a single MS 64. Please use this link to verify the certification number

VENEZUELA, Caracas, "imitation cob" 2 reales, "182" date (early 1800s), quadrants of cross transposed, NGC AU 58. Cal-745; KM-C13.1. Very deeply rainbow toned with choice full inner details plus much of the rarely seen "legend" of quatrefoils on both sides, near top grade (within the top 10% at NGC). Please use this link to verify the certification number

VENEZUELA, Caracas, "imitation cob" 2 reales, "741" date (early 1800s), quadrants of cross transposed, Stohr Plate. Cal-750; KM-C13.1. 4.85 grams. Lightly struck AXF with traces of luster, full central details but cross slightly off-center, faint gray toning all over, desirable pedigree. Pedigreed to the Tomas Stohr collection, plated on page 74 of his book Macuquinas de Venezuela (1992).

VENEZUELA, Caracas, "imitation cob" 2 reales, "781" date (early 1800s), quadrants of cross transposed, NGC VF 30. Cal-725; KM-C13.1. 5.11 grams. Smooth surfaces with nicely contrasting toning, full cross but pillars slightly off-center. Please use this link to verify the certification number

VENEZUELA, Caracas, "imitation cob" 1 real, "931" date (ca. 1813), quadrants of cross transposed, very rare, NGC XF 40. Cal-509; KM-C12. 2.56 grams. Full cross and pillars, mostly bold strike with light toning all over, much rarer than the 2R in this series. Please use this link to verify the certification number

VENEZUELA, Caracas, 2 reales, "1818" (1R-sized digits, struck ca. 1830), assayer BS, florets flanking cross with quadrants transposed. Cal-740; KM-C36. 4.77 grams. XF with contrasting toning, minor encrustation, natural edge-flaw, possible trace of under-coin visible in cross-side periphery as struck over an earlier Spanish issue.

VENEZUELA, Caracas, 2 reales, "1818" (1R-sized digits, struck ca. 1830), assayer BS, florets flanking cross with quadrants transposed. Cal-740; KM-C36. 3.05 grams. Small-flan XF with light toning, some interior marks and test-cuts in edge.

VENEZUELA, Caracas, 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1819 BS, quadrants of cross transposed, NGC AU 50. Cal-732; KM-C6.1. Bold strike with faint hint of luster, light toning, desirable grade for this type. Please use this link to verify the certification number

VENEZUELA, Caracas, 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1820 BS, quadrants of cross transposed. Cal-733; KM-C6.1. 4.97 grams. Problem-free VF with toning around details.

VENEZUELA, Caracas, copper 1/4 real, Ferdinand VII, 1821, retrograde 1's, NGC AU 55 BN. Cal-69; KM-C2. Chocolate brown color, decent strike but with crude rims, within the top 25% graded at NGC. Please use this link to verify the certification number

VENEZUELA, Guayana, copper 1/2 real, Ferdinand VII, 1816 (date facing inward), NGC MS 62 BN, "top pop" in NGC census. Cal-347; KM-C41.2. Bold strike with full details (particularly the date) despite minor doubling, atypically smooth surfaces, currently tied with one other for finest known in NGC census, a very rare grade for this issue due to heavy circulation and the effect of Venezuela's climate on copper coinage. Please use this link to verify the certification number

VENEZUELA, Caracas, copper 1/4 real, 1812, rare, NGC XF details / environmental damage. KM-C22. Broad flan with full but lightly struck interior details, minor surface pitting, old scratch above rays, the "19" in center in reference to Venezuela's April 19 declaration of independence in 1810, rare one-year type struck under the short-lived First Republic (July 1811 to July 1812). Please use this link to verify the certification number

VENEZUELA, Caracas, 1/4 real, 1821, NGC AU details / cleaned. KM-C31. Full details and most of rims but both sides struck off-center, with spotty brown toning around details, light hairlines in fields, scarcer first date of a two-year type under Gran Colombia with 19 in center in reference to Venezuela's declaration of independence on April 19, 1810. Please use this link to verify the certification number

VENEZUELA, struck at the Paris mint, 5 centavos, 1874-A, serifed A, NGC MS 63. KM-Y12.1. Deeply rainbow toned over muted luster, no marks or wear, tied for second finest in NGC census behind a single MS 66, this type struck in just two years as part of the brief venezolano series. Please use this link to verify the certification number

VENEZUELA, struck at the Berlin Mint, copper-nickel 12-1/2 céntimos, 1896, NGC MS 62, ex-Jorge González. KM-Y28. Lightly toned and low in contrast but choice grade with practically no marks, first year of type within the bolívares series. Pedigreed to the Jorge González Collection (stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number

VENEZUELA, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, 5 bolívares, 1929, NGC MS 61. KM-Y24.2. Good luster, with small marks only, very faint incipient toning at rims, rated within the top 25% at NGC. Please use this link to verify the certification number