Treasure, World, U.S. Coin and Paper Money Auction 23 - May 15-16

Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 escudo, 1855GF, NGC MS 62. KM-378.5. Nice luster and bold strike, high points slightly crude as usual. NGC #4438901-003.

Culiacan, Mexico, 1 peso, 1896/5M, NGC MS 62. KM-410.2. Choice, almost prooflike luster and bold details, very attractive. NGC #4348189-014.

Mexico City, Mexico, 1 peso, 1899M, MS 63+. KM-410.5. Muted luster, light toning, no marks. NGC #4348194-001.

Holland, Netherlands, ducat, 1802, no star (Dordrecht mint). KM-11.2. 3.45 grams. Slightly wrinkled XF with large old scratch on obverse, full details

Netherlands East Indies, imitation ducat, 1595. 3.20 grams. Crude, local (East Indies) imitation of a Gelderland ducat of 1595, unevenly struck, clea

Paraguay, gold proof 1,500 guaranies, 2004, World Cup Games, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo. KM-203. Virtually flawless, one tiny chatter mark on reverse rim

Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1784MI. CT-41; KM-82.1. 26.87 grams. Nicely toned AU- with lamination in front of neck, luster on reverse.

Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1793IJ, NGC AU 58. CT-10; KM-101. Bold and highly lustrous but lightly hairlined, bright lemon-yellow color.

Lima, Peru, bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1777MJ. CT-606; KM-79. 3.30 grams. AU- with traces of luster all over, toning around letters and narrow vertic

Lima, Peru, bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1801IJ. CT-478; KM-89. 3.29 grams. XF with toning around details, crude rims (as made), scarce type.

Cuzco, Peru, 8 escudos, 1826GM, PCGS VF details / tooled. KM-148.2. Crudely scrubbed Liberty side, and with rough metal in center of arms (flawed or

Cuzco, Peru, 8 escudos, 1840A. KM-148.3. 27.12 grams. AU- with light hairlines on Liberty side, muted luster.

Philippines (under Spain), 1 peso, Isabel II, 1864, NGC AU 55. KM-142. Bold strike, toned around details, more like AU 58 by today's standards ...

Portugal (Lisbon mint), 400 reis, Joao V, 1725. KM-201. 0.98 gram. Bold AU with toning around details, muted luster, no problems.

Seville, Spain, 2 excelente, Ferdinand-Isabel, four dots in cross-shape at top and mintmark S with three dots at bottom between busts. CT-73. 6.97 gra

Seville, Spain, 2 excelente, Ferdinand-Isabel, Jerusalem cross at top and mintmark S at bottom between busts, early style (Gothic lettering). CT-74. 6

Barcelona, Spain, ducado, Charles I (Emperor Charles V), legend QVINTVS, rare. CT-15. 3.32 grams. Well-detailed centers (cross fleury and arms, the la

Seville, Spain, milled 1 escudo, Charles II, 1699M, legend GRAT. CT-204; KM-231.2. 3.36 grams. Nice XF with minor (natural) flaws near rims, very slig

Seville, Spain, milled 8 escudos, Philip V, 1729P. CT-193; KM-315. 27.02 grams. AU- with rough surfaces and a couple minor flaws (as made) but also so

Madrid, Spain, bust 8 escudos, Philip V, 1729JJ, low wig, rare, NGC XF 45. CT-84; KM-347. Good strike, only light marks and even wear (per the grade)