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Akarnania, Leukas, AR stater "pegasus," 4th century BC. 8.02 grams. Pegasos flying right / Helmeted head of Athena left; AM before. Very ...

Attica, Athens, AR tetradrachm "owl," ca. 440-404 BC, NGC Choice AU, strike 5/5, surface 4/5. SNG Copenhagen 31-40; Kroll 8. 17.19 grams. ...

Attica, Athens, AR tetradrachm "owl," ca. 440-404 BC. SNG Copenhagen 31-40; Kroll 8. 17.04 grams. Helmeted head of Athena right, with fron...

Calabria, Tarentum, AR nomos (didrachm), ca. 344-334 BC, "boy on dolphin." Vlasto 890-2; HN Italy 1037. 6.44 grams. Warrior, nude but for ...

Calabria, Tarentum, AR nomos (didrachm), ca. 300-290 BC, "boy on dolphin." Vlasto 657; HN Italy 947 . 7.41 grams. Nude youth riding horse ...

Celtic imitation of a Greek tetradrachm, ca. 2nd century BC, Danubian series. cf. Lanz-921, devolved designs. 15.69 grams. Head of Herakles / Zeus Nik

Bolskan, Iberia, AR drachm, ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. ACIP 1423. 3.90 grams. Bare male head right / Warrior on horse rearing right, holding spear. Wel

Kingdom of Macedon, AR tetradrachm, Alexander III (the Great), lifetime issue, struck by Antipater, 336-323 BC, Amphipolis mint, NGC Choice XF, strike

Kingdom of Macedon, AR tetradrachm, Alexander III (the Great), ca. 336-323 BC, in the name and types of Alexander III but struck under Kassander, Phil

Pamphylia, Aspendus, AR stater, ca. 380-325 BC, NGC XF, strike 3/5, surface 3/5. BMC 41; SNG von Aulock 4568 var. 10.79 grams. Two wrestlers grappling

Thessaly, Larissa, AR didrachm, 350-325 BC. BCD Thessaly II 316-319. 5.93 grams. Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly left, with hair in ampyx /

Thessaly, Thessalian League, AR double-victoriatus, 2nd-1st centuries BC, NGC XF, strike 4/5, surface 3/5. 5.90 grams. Head of Zeus right wearing an

Roman Republic, AR denarius, M. Vargunteius, 130 BC, Rome mint. Crawford 257/1; Sydenham 507; Vargunteia 1. 4.00 grams. Helmeted head of Roma right; M

Eastern Roman Empire, AV solidus, Theodosius II, 402-450 AD, Constantinople mint. RIC 202; Depeyrot 73/2. 4.48 grams. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG around p

Byzantine Empire, AV solidus, Justinian I, 527-565 AD, Constantinople mint, NGC Choice AU, strike 4/5, surface 3/5. MIBE 6; DOC 8g. 4.49 grams. Helmet

Byzantine Empire, AV solidus, Justin II, 565-578 AD, Constantinople mint. MIB 5; DOC 4i. 4.50 grams. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globu

Byzantine Empire, AV histamenon nomisma, Romanus III, 1028-34 AD, Constantinople mint, NGC AU strike 4/5, surface 4/5. DOC III 1d; SB 1819. 4.40 grams

Byzantine Empire, AV histamenon nomisma, Isaac I, 1057-59 AD, Constantinople mint. DOC 2; Sear 1843. 4.37 grams. Christ seated facing on backless thro

Angola, 12 macutas, Maria I, 1796, NGC AU 53. KM-37. Lightly circulated with original mint luster, golden-toned centers with dark blue shades around

Anguilla (provisional government), 1 liberty dollar, incuse countermark ANGUILLA / LIBERTY DOLLAR around JULY / 11 / 1967 on date side of a Zacatecas,

Buenos Aires, Argentina, 20 decimos, 1827, PCGS MS63BN, finest known in PCGS and NGC censuses, ex-O'Brien. Janson-3.1; KM-5. Dark all over but ...

Buenos Aires, Argentina, 10 decimos, 1827, NGC MS 61 BN, ex-O'Brien. Janson-6.3; KM-4. Bold strike, very darkly toned but with traces of origin...

Buenos Aires, Argentina, 10 decimos, 1830, NGC MS 62 BN, ex-O'Brien. Janson-8.1; KM-4. Attractive chocolate-brown color with traces of orange, ...

Buenos Aires, Argentina, copper 5/10 real, 1827, struck more than 15% off-center on an 1822 1 decimo with a brockage of an 1823 1 decimo, NGC Mint Err

Buenos Aires, Argentina, copper 5/10 real, 1827, struck over an 1823 decimo, NGC MS 65 RB, finest known in NGC census, ex-Carter, ex-O'Brien. Ja...

Buenos Aires, Argentina, copper 1/4 real, 1827, NGC MS 64 BN, finest known in NGC census, ex-O'Brien. Janson-13; KM-2. Scarce type (single set ...

Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2 reales, 1856, NGC MS 62 BN, finest known in NGC census, ex-O'Brien. Janson-21.1; KM-9. Scarce issue (single set of d...

Cordoba, Argentina, 1 real, 1843JPP, arms with no shading and dots flanking cap with top to right. A6 R1 CJ 42.2 1; KM-17. 3.18 grams. Typically crude

Cordoba, Argentina, 4 reales, 1852, Rioja-style rays around sun, NGC AU 58, ex-O'Brien. Janson-64.1.1; KM-31. Lustrous and lightly rainbow-tone...

Cordoba, Argentina, 4 reales, 1852, French-style rays around sun, NGC AU details / cleaned, ex-O'Brien. Janson-65.1; KM-A31. Lustrous and bold ...

Argentina, 1 peso "patacon," 1882, NGC AU 58. Janson-13.2; KM-29. Rather bold strike with minimal high-point wear, faint hairlines in obv...

Argentina, copper 1 centavo, 1882, close 2, NGC MS 63 BN, finest known in NGC census. Janson-38.2; KM-32. Scarce issue, this example the finer of jus

Austria, taler, Leopold I, 1694, Hall mint, NGC AU 53. Dav-3245; KM-1303.3. Attractively toned and typically well struck, with just light wear on hig

Austria, taler, Leopold I, 1695, Hall mint, NGC AU 55, ex-Jones (Plate Coin). Dav-3245; KM-1303.3. Lightly toned and lustrous, with light high-point

Austria, taler, Franz I, 1825-A, Vienna mint, PCGS MS62, finest known in PCGS and NGC censuses. Dav-9; KM-2163. Deeply toned over muted luster with w

Azores (under Portugal), 300 reis, crowned-G.P countermark (Luis I, 1887) on a Seville, Spain, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1820CJ. Gomes-29.17; KM-2

Bermuda, uniface brass 8 pence token, Ireland Island Co-Operative Society Ltd. (early 1900s), very rare. Lyall-106. 5.69 grams. Denomination 8.D. insi

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1774JR, NGC MS 63. Janson-63.2; KM-55; Cal-1170. Typical mirrorlike luster and choice, frosty details, n

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1820PJ, NGC MS 64, "top pop." Janson-86.10; KM-84; Cal-1384. Choice bold strike with incip...

Potosi, Bolivia, bust 1/2 real, Charles IV, 1809PJ. Janson-80.21; KM-69; Cal-320. 1.64 grams. Scarce key date (as most struck in this year were backda

Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 2 soles, 1825, Liberators of Colombia and Peru, Cerro de Potosi / llama, PCGS VF25, ex-Whittier. Burnett-4A; Fonrobert-9467.

Potosi, Bolivia, 8 soles, 1833LM, NGC MS 63. KM-97. Nice luster and good strike, no notable marks or wear, hint of incipient toning, tied with three

Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 2 soles, 1838, Santa Cruz's victories at Yanacocha and Socabaya / native, PCGS MS65, ex-Whittier. Burnett-unl (cf. 14B...

Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 2 soles, (1841), Ballivian, native / Ingavi, PCGS XF45, ex-Whittier. Burnett-126.1; Fonrobert-9786. Obverse with standing n

Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 1 sol, 1843, Constitution, PCGS AU details / cleaned, ex-Whittier. Burnett-25 Fonrobert-9534. Obverse with crossed quill an

Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 1 sol, 1844, Ballivian, PCGS AU details / cleaned, ex-Whittier. Burnett-26.1; Fonrobert-9536. Obverse with laureate bust of

Potosi, Bolivia, gold medallic 4 escudos, 1852, Belzu / criminal, very rare, PCGS AU53. Burnett-38; Fonrobert-9563. Obverse with seated Liberty holdi

Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 2 soles, 1852, Belzu, angel and trumpet / temple, PCGS AU details / cleaning, ex-Whittier. Burnett-unl (cf. 46); Fonrobert-u

Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 1 sol, 1852, Belzu / City of Potosi, PCGS AU55, ex-Whittier. Burnett-51A1; Fonrobert-9572. Obverse with bust of Belzu insid

Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 1 sol, 1854, seated BOLIVIA / national dignity, PCGS MS62, ex-Whittier. Burnett-68; Fonrobert-9595. Obverse with AL / SALVA

Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 2 soles, 1855, Cordova, angel strewing flowers / congressional scene, PCGS AU58, ex-Whittier. Burnett-72C; Fonrobert-unl (cf

Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 2 soles, (1855), woman and baby / temple, PCGS AU details / cleaning, ex-Whittier. Burnett-unl (obv 74, rev 46); Fonrobert-u

Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 1/4 peso, 1863, Acha / Constitution, PCGS UNC details / cleaning, ex-Whittier. Burnett-87B1; Fonrobert-unl. Obverse with cr

Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 2 soles, 1863, Acha / Constitution, PCGS AU details / scratch, ex-Whittier. Burnett-87A; Fonrobert-9652. Obverse with cross

Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 1 melgarejo, 1865FP, PCGS AU55, ex-Whittier. Burnett-95A2; Fonrobert-9676; KM-146. Obverse with AL / VALOR / DEL / JENERAL

Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 1/10 boliviano, 1865, beehive / arms, PCGS MS62, ex-Whittier. Burnett-unl (101 for type); Fonrobert-unl (9667-8 for type).

Potosi, Bolivia, medallic "1/3 melgarejo," 1869, PCGS AU58, ex-Whittier. Burnett-120.1; Fonrobert-9720. Obverse with high-relief bare bus...

Potosi, Bolivia, 1 boliviano, 1867/6FE/P, eleven stars, NGC MS 62, finest and only example in NGC census. KM-152.2. Frosty with luster and bold strik

Potosi, Bolivia, medallic 20 centavos, 1879, Daza, PCGS AU details / damage, ex-Whittier. Burnett-123.1; KM-166. Obverse with arms above arc of nine

Potosi, Bolivia, 50 centavos / half boliviano, 1891CB, without weight, PCGS MS66, finest known in either PCGS or NGC censuses. KM-161.5. Very frosty

Brazil, 300 reis, crowned-300 countermark (1663) on cross side of a Seville, Spain, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. Gomes-3.01; Russo-11

Brazil, 600 reis, Jose I, 1764-R, NGC VF 35, finest known in NGC census. Gomes-49.07; Russo-278; KM-187. Typically shallow strike with some light, ev

Brazil (Minas Gerais), 960 reis counterstamp (1809, Joao Prince Regent) on a Potosi, Bolivia, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1806PJ, NGC VF 35, c/s UNC st

Brazil (Rio mint), 960 reis, Joao Prince Regent, 1815-R, medal axis, struck over a Santiago, Chile, bust 8 reales, 1814FJ, rare, ex-Prober. Gomes-29.1

Brazil (Rio mint), 160 reis, Joao VI, 1818-R. Gomes-17.01; Russo-466; KM-323.1. 4.49 grams. Bold UNC with rim-nick near top of reverse, lightly toned

Brazil (Bahia mint), copper 20 reis, Pedro I, 1827-B, NGC MS63 BN, finest and only example in NGC census. Russo-634; KM-360.2. Key date struck in abo

Brazil, 200 reis, Pedro II, 1867, wreath type, PCGS MS67, finest known in PCGS census. Russo-585; KM-469. Highly lustrous and choice, virtually perfe

Brazil, 2000 reis, 1897, NGC AU details / cleaned. Russo-676; KM-498. Bold strike, minor marks and hairlines but nicely toned. NGC #5902958-007.

British Honduras, dollar (6 shillings 1 penny), incuse crowned script-GR countermark (1810-20) on bust of Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Ferdinan

Central American Union, proof bronze essai 2 centavos, 1889, NGC PF 64 BN, "top pop." KM-E22. Multi-color surfaces with underlying luster...

Central American Union, bronze essai 1 centavo, 1889, NGC MS 62 BN. KM-E21. Traces of original color and luster around details, minor verdigris. NGC

Santiago, Chile, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1796DA, NGC MS 61. Cal-1761; KM-54. Bright with luster and nicely toned in legends, but with some h

Santiago, Chile, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII transitional ("admiral" bust), 1811FJ, NGC MS 63+, finest known in NGC census. Cal-1865; KM...

Santiago, Chile, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1775DA. Cal-1750; KM-30. 6.61 grams. Richly rainbow-toned and problem-free AVF, slightly off-center strik

Santiago, Chile, bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1786DA. Cal-767; KM-30. 6.6 grams. Bold AVF with deep toning around details, no problems.

Santiago, Chile, pattern 1 peso, 1819, extremely rare, NGC AU 58. KM-Pn1. This lovely issue is widely regarded as the most important and desirable pa

Valdivia, Chile (emergency issue), billon 2 reales, 1822, rare, NGC XF 40. KM-2. The formerly prosperous colonial city of Valdivia was heavily looted

Santiago, Chile, pattern 8 escudos in silvered brass, no date (1835), PCGS MS62. KM-PnA4 (var) . 13.41 grams. Choice bold strike with lovely bluish to

Santiago, Chile, gold 4 escudos, 1836IJ, "hand on book." KM-95. 13.09 grams. Lustrous AU with light surface hairlines, minor rim-flaws, fa...

Santiago, Chile, gold 2 pesos, 1875, NGC MS 65, finest known in NGC census. KM-143. Bold strike and flashy luster, light yellow color, minor die-brea

Santiago, Chile, 20 centavos, 1913, NGC MS 65, "top pop." KM-151.3. Flashy luster with just the faintest of rainbow toning, tied with one...

Kirin, China, 1/2 dollar, 1898, NGC AU 58. L Y-182.1. Vividly rainbow toned all over, with much underlying luster, minor high-point wear only. NGC #

Bogota, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1792JJ, no dot between J's. Restrepo-97.6a; KM-62.1; Cal-1721. 27.05 grams. Bold strike, lust...

Popayan, Colombia, gold bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1794JF. Restrepo-98.8; KM-62.2; Cal-1665. 26.99 grams. Bold strike, lustrous UNC with light marks

Popayan, Colombia, gold bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1759J, NGC VF 30, ex-Jones. Restrepo-18.4; KM-30.2; Cal-663. Attractively red-toned and well-st

Bogota, Colombia, gold bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1775JJ, no dot between J's, PCGS AU53. Restrepo-61.9; KM-49.1; Cal-1692. Strong luster, goo...

Popayan, Colombia, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1776SF. Restrepo-54.8; KM-48.2; Cal-1419. 3.31 grams. Bold Fine with contrasting toning around det

Popayan, Colombia, gold bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1788SF. Restrepo-54.34; KM-48.2; Cal-1433. 3.36 grams. UNC/AU details with particularly bold strik

Popayan, Colombia, bust 2 reales, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1811JF. Restrepo-114.3; KM-70.2; Cal-897. 6.55 grams. Problem-free AVF, attracti

Bogota, Colombia, 1/4 real, 1799/8, NGC AU 55. Restrepo-75.7; KM-63; Cal-166. Deeply toned, off-center strike with bold details, the lion side a bit

Cartagena, Colombia, copper 2 reales, (1811-14), NGC XF 45 BN, ex-Norweb (stated on label). Restrepo-136.4; KM-D1; Cal-Type 182. Broad flan with typi

Cartagena, Colombia, copper 1/2 real, (1811-12), NGC AU 55 BN. Restrepo-131.5; KM-D2; Cal-314. Bold full strike (rare thus), the rims crude and the c

Cartagena, Colombia, copper "imitation cob" 2 reales, fantasy date "800" (ca. 1815), struck over Cartagena provisional copper 2 ...

Bogota (Cundinamarca), Colombia, 8 reales, 1820JF. Restrepo-157.1; KM-78. 24.85 grams. AXF with deeply toned fields, slightly off-center strike with m

Bogota, Colombia, gold 1 escudo, 1823JF, NGC AU details / surface hairlines. Restrepo-161.1; KM-81.1. Bold strike with nice luster, nice yellow color

Magdalena, Colombia (struck by Scovill Manufacturing, Waterbury, Connecticut), brass una mitad (half cuartillo) token, 1855, AM de la Cuadra, NGC MS 6

Medellin, Colombia, 5 decimos, 1886, round-top 3 in fineness, very rare. Restrepo-298.15; KM-161.1a. 12.47 grams. Nice XF with hint of toning and lust

Colombia, copper-nickel 1 peso papel moneda, 1910AM, NGC MS 64, "top pop." Restrepo-345.2; KM-A279. Vividly rainbow toned all over, with ...

Colombia (struck at the Heaton mint in London), copper-nickel 1 peso papel moneda, 1912-H, NGC MS 64. Restrepo-345.5: KM-A279. Lightly rainbow toned

Costa Rica (Central American Republic), gold 2 escudos, 1828F, NGC AU 53. KM-5. Very light toning over muted luster, minor marks and typically weak s