Treasure, World and U.S. Coin Auction #17 (April 29-30, 2015)

Brazil (Rio mint), 6400 reis, Jose I, 1751-R, from the "Clive of India treasure" (ca. 1755). Russo-419; KM-172.2. 14.49 grams. Typically m...

Brazil (Rio mint), 6400 reis, Jose I, 1753-R, from the "Clive of India treasure." Russo-421; KM-172.2. 14.28 grams. Typically matte UNC, w...

Santiago, Chile, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1750J, from the Luz (1752). CT-70; KM-3. 27.06 grams. Broad flan with off-center strike showing metal b

Santiago, Chile, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1750J, from the Luz (1752). CT-70; KM-3. 27.04 grams. Technically UNC, with ample luster around details

Santiago, Chile, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1751J, from the Luz (1752), encapsulated NGC MS 61. CT-72; KM-3. Highly lustrous but with usual centra

Santiago, Chile, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1751J, from the Luz (1752). CT-72; KM-3. 27.05 grams. Lustrous UNC with relatively good detail (only sl

Santiago, Chile, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1751J, from the Luz (1752). CT-72; KM-3. 27.06 grams. Choice strike with much luster underlying toning

Santiago, Chile, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1751J, from the Luz (1752). CT-72; KM-3. 27.03 grams. Lustrous UNC with slightly crude rims (as made),

Santiago, Chile, bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1778/7DA. CT-unl. (cf. 228); KM-unl. (cf. 27). 27.00 grams. Lustrous UNC with lamination flaw on reverse

Santiago, Chile, bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1781/79DA. CT-235; KM-27. 26.77 grams. VF+ with hint of luster, minor marks and old rim-bruise, bold ove

Santiago, Chile, bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1786DA. CT-246; KM-27. 26.89 grams. Problem-free AU with slightly weak centers, luster in legends, scarc

Santiago, Chile, bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1787DA, encapsulated ICG EF40. CT-247; KM-27. Uneven red toning, some luster, no problems, clearly XF 4

Santiago, Chile, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1789DA. CT-146; KM-42. 27.01 grams. Lustrous Mint State wi

Santiago, Chile, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII ("admiral bust"), 1809FJ. CT-113; KM-72. 26.99 grams. Bold XF+ with deep red toning around ...

Santiago, Chile, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1813FJ, encapsulated PCGS XF45. CT-120; KM-78. Hint of luster all over, minor la

Santiago, Chile, bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1749J, from the Luz (1752). CT-133; KM-2. 13.52 grams. Lustrous AU with weak centers, encrustation arou

Santiago, Chile, bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1750/5J, from the Luz (1752). CT-134; KM-2. 13.51 grams. AU with weak center on reverse (nice bust), li

Santiago, Chile, bust 4 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1750/5J, from the Luz (1752). CT-134; KM-2. 13.52 grams. Highly lustrous MS but with weak centers as us

Santiago, Chile, bust 1 escudo, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1811FJ (re-punched F). CT-342; KM-76. 3.21 grams. Bold XF with slightly crude rims

Santiago, Chile, 8 escudos, 1849ML, encapsulated NGC XF 45. KM-105. Hints of toning and luster despite light marks and wear, very slightly off-center

Popayan, Colombia, bust 8 escudos, Charles III (bust of Ferdinand VI), 1770J, encapsulated NGC XF 45. Restrepo-70.20; KM-38.2; CT-121. Lustrous AU+ b

Bogota, Colombia, bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1785JJ, encapsulated NGC AU 53. Restrepo-72.30; KM-50.1a; CT-195. Lustrous but lightly bagmarked, brig

Bogota, Colombia, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV over III), 1789JJ, encapsulated NGC MS 61. Restrepo-95.2; K

Bogota, Colombia, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV, 1791JJ. Restrepo-95; KM-53.1; CT-119. 27.00 grams. Polishe

Bogota, Colombia, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1797JJ. Restrepo-97; KM-62.1; CT-127. 27.32 grams. Small flan lacking any rims (as made), VF with marks,

Popayan, Colombia, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1799JF. Restrepo-98.18; KM-62.2; CT-78. 26.92 grams. XF with minor marks, muted luster, deep toning at

Bogota, Colombia, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1800JJ. Restrepo-97.23; KM-62.1; CT-131. 26.96 grams. VF+ with toning in legends, partially crude rims (

Bogota, Colombia, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1814JF, encapsulated NGC AU 58. Restrepo-127.17; KM-66.1; CT-103. Lustrous and

Bogota, Colombia, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV), 1815JF, from an unidentified shipwreck off Europe. Restrepo-127.19; KM-66.1; CT-

Popayan, Colombia, bust 2 escudos, Charles III (bust of Ferdinand VI), 1762J, encapsulated NGC AU 53. Restrepo-58.6; KM-36.2; CT-495. Scarce type, go

Popayan, Colombia, bust 2 escudos, Charles III (bust of Ferdinand VI), 1763J. Restrepo-58.8; KM-36.2; CT-496. 6.71 grams. XF+ with minor marks but nic

Popayan, Colombia, bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1776SF, encapsulated NGC AU 55. Restrepo-62.10; KM-49.2; CT-506. Lightly toned with underlying luster

Bogota, Colombia, bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1778JJ. Restrepo-61.15; KM-49.1; CT-556. 6.72 grams. XF+ with light toning and luster, several small di

Popayan, Colombia, bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1780SF. Restrepo-62.18; KM-49.2; CT-510. 6.78 grams. Lustrous AU with hint of toning, light modern scr

Popayan, Colombia, bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1782SF, encapsulated NGC AU 55. Restrepo-62.22; KM-49.2; CT-512. Choice, lustrous Mint State, the bus

Popayan, Colombia, bust 2 escudos, Charles III, 1784SF. Restrepo-62.26; KM-49.2; CT-514. 6.64 grams. Lustrous XF with weak bust, hairlined fields. Ped

Popayan, Colombia, bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1782SF. Restrepo-54.22; KM-48.2; CT-681. 3.31 grams. AXF with weak bust, traces of luster. Pedigreed to

Popayan, Colombia, bust 1 escudo, Charles III, 1783SF. Restrepo-54.24; KM-48.2; CT-682. 3.36 grams. XF with slightly weak bust, hints of luster. Pedig

Popayan, Colombia, bust 1 escudo, Charles IV, 1794JF. Restrepo-85.6; KM-56.2; CT-525. 3.33 grams. Deeply toned VF, very nice contrast and no problems.

Bogota, Colombia, 8 escudos, 1826JF, encapsulated NGC AU 58. Restrepo-165.9; KM-82.1. Lustrous but lightly bagmarked, only two graded higher in NGC c

Costa Rica (Central American Republic), 1/2 escudo, 1847JB, encapsulated NGC AU 50. KM-13.1. Beautiful bold strike with red toning all over.

Costa Rica (Central American Republic), 1/2 escudo, 1848JB, encapsulated PCGS MS62. KM-13.1. Light red toning and luster all over, choice grade and p

Two-coin set of Dominican Republic (struck in Paris) proof 2000 pesos in gold (2 oz) and platinum (1 oz), dated 2000, in original (red) display case w

Dominican Republic, proof 500 pesos, 1990, in original display case with certificates. KM-79. 4" x 3-1/2". Choice Proof, with arms on obve...

Egypt, 20 piastres, AH1341 (1923), encapsulated NGC MS 64. KM-339. Lustrous and satiny, the obverse with just one or two faint bagmarks.

Bavaria (German States), 10 mark Ludwig II, 1875 D. Fr-3766; KM-504. 3.92 grams. XF with contrasting sediment around details, no problems.

Prussia (German States), 10 mark, Wilhelm, 1877C, encapsulated NGC AU 50. KM-504. Bold strike, muted luster, no marks but some wear in hair.

Great Britain (London, England), 1/2 guinea, George III, 1778. KM-605. 4.10 grams. XF with central scratches on both sides, probably salvaged but orig

Great Britain (London, England), sovereign, Victoria, 1855, from the Douro (1882), mounted in fancy gold bezel. Sp-3852D; KM-736.1. 10.74 grams total.

Great Britain (London, England), sovereign, Victoria, 1856, from the Douro (1882). Sp-3852D; KM-736.1. 7.99 grams. AU with muted luster. From the Dour