Treasure, World & U.S. Coin Auction #15

Israel, proof 5 new sheqalim, 1996, nightingale and fig tree, encapsulated NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo, finest known specimen in NGC census. KM-293. Flawle

Israel, proof 5 new sheqalim, 1997, pomegranates and lion, encapsulated NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo, tied for finest known specimen in NGC census. KM-309.

Sicily (Italian States), oncia, 1736. KM-154. 4.44 grams. Bold and lustrous UNC but with strange scuffs on rims that appear to be original to the stri

Venice (Italian States), ducat, Francesco Foscari (1423-57), encapsulated NGC MS 62. Fr-1232. Bold strike and nice luster, no wear at all.

Lebanon, proof 400 livres, 1980, Winter Olympics. KM-34. 8.01 grams. Ultra Cameo Proof with minor bagmarks, from a mintage of only 1,000 pieces.

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 escudos, Philip V, 1738MF. CT-132; KM-148. 27.00 grams. Bold XF+ with minor surface hairlines, no big problems, very appea

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 escudos, Philip V, 1744MF. CT-140; KM-148. 26.96 grams. Deeply red-toned XF with no problems, nice strike, a very distingu

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1772FM. CT-87; KM-156.1. 27.03 grams. AU- with minor marks and hairlines in fields, nice strike, no

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1804TH. CT-59; KM-159. 26.97 grams. Lustrous AU/UNC with minor marks in obverse fields, starting to t

Mexico City, Mexico, 50 pesos, 1931, encapsulated PCGS MS64. KM-481. Minimal bagmarks, choice golden-orange toning all over, and of course lustrous.

Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1729, from the Vliegenthart (1735), housed in a hard-plastic promotional holder printed with ship name and informa

Holland, United Netherlands, ducat, 1736, very rare as from the Wendela (1737), ex-Sotheby's (1971). KM-12.2. 3.48 grams. Choice, lustrous, prob...

Holland, United Netherlands, ducat, 1741. KM-12.2. 3.47 grams. Bold XF with very slight flan-wrinkle, crude rims (as made), faintly toned.

Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1753. KM-7.4. 3.43 grams. Red-toned XF with very slight flan-wrinkle.

Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1751J. CT-18; KM-50. 27.00 grams. AU details but lightly polished, bold strike, popular first type and also

Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1792IJ. CT-9; KM-101. 27.00 grams. Red-toned XF+ with light adjustment marks in centers, slightly out-of-round

Lima, Peru, bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1817JP. CT-139; KM-128. 13.38 grams. Faintly red-toned XF with crude rims (as made), tiny digs in front of

Lima, Peru, bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1794IJ. CT-309; KM-100. 6.74 grams. Lustrous AU with slightly crude rims (as made), better date of a scarce ty

Lima, Peru, bust 2 escudos, Charles IV, 1799IJ. CT-314; KM-100. 6.68 grams. Lightly red-toned XF with scratch in front of chin, scarce type.

Lima, Peru, bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1783MI, encapsulated NGC XF 45. CT-612; KM-79. Hint of luster and faint red toning, scarce type.