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

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales "cocoon" (completely coral-encrusted), probably Philip V, assayer not visible. 15.25 grams. Thick layer...

Lot of 7 encrusted cobs (six Mexican 4R and one Potosi 8R), as found. 82.84 grams total. Mostly corroded but all with orange and brown encrustation,

Lot of 10 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J (where visible), with hand-signed Fisher certificates. 110.80 grams total. Generally

Lot of 10 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J (where visible), with hand-signed Fisher certificates. 116.70 grams total. Generally

Lot of 6 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J where visible. 74.08 grams total. Good shields and crosses but most with at least som

Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. 19.47 grams total. Thin from corrosion (and typically silvery) but with cl

Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob minors (three 4R, one 2R and one 1/2R), Philip V, assayers not visible. 30.15 grams total. Generally corroded but t

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip V, assayer J, shield side struck from 4R die (rare). S-M22; KM-35. 6.51 grams. Good cross, full oMJ next to

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-35. 6.11 grams. No corrosion, good full shield and cross, nicely toned. Recovere

Lot of 12 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Charles II and Philip V, various assayers (where visible), all uncleaned (as found). 70.59 grams total.