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

France (La Rochelle mint), ecu, Louis XV, 1725-H. KM-472.9. 22.11 grams. Nice specimen for this wreck, very solid and fully detailed (also lightly ton

Lot of 6 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer F (where visible). KM-47a. 125.23 grams total. Moderately to heavily corroded but still

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1731F. S-M26; KM-40a; CT-1029. 13.18 grams. Solid and uncorroded but with much flatness (as made), the date and oMF

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1732F, rare first date of pillar coinage. KM-103; CT-774. 19.81 grams. Heavily corroded but with bold

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1731F. S-M26; KM-47a; CT-762. 25.93 grams. Interesting triangular shape with blunted points, full date and oMF, nea

Gelderland, United Netherlands, "rider" ducatoon, 1734. KM-95.3. 32.55 grams. Choice specimen with AU details (even some luster), spotty t...

Overijssel, United Netherlands, "rider" ducatoon, 1734. KM-80. 32.12 grams. Minimal surface corrosion and superb full details as usual, al...

Dutch ducatoon "biscuit" (completely cocooned in oxidation). 46.96 grams total. A thick cookie of oxidation, white on one side and gray-g...

Dutch ducatoon "biscuit" (completely cocooned in oxidation). 42.56 grams total. A thick cookie of oxidation, all gray with areas of white...

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1730R. S-M24; KM-47a; CT-755. 25.97 grams. Choice bold and full date and oMR, excellent full cross and nearly full

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1735MF. KM-103; CT-779. 26.80 grams. Bold, near-AU details, uncorroded, with spotty toning, typically

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1739MF. KM-103; CT-787. 26.43 grams. AU details, minimal surface corrosion, patchy toning. Recovered

Seville, Spain, milled 1 real "half pistareen," Philip V, 1733PA, mounted in 14K gold men's ring (size 11-1/4), very rare provenance. ...

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1738MF, mounted in sterling silver bezel (supposedly made from silver salvaged from the wreck in the 1

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1738MF. KM-103; CT-783. 23.52 grams. Bold XF details set off by deep toning, light surface corrosion a

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1742/1MF. KM-103; CT-792. 26.50 grams. Choice UNC details with hints of original luster, small spots o

Lot of 4 Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, dated 1740 (3) and 1741 (1), assayer MF. KM-103. 95.09 grams total. Solid coins with clear de

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 4 reales, Philip V, 1740/30MF. KM-94; CT-1056. 13.16 grams. AU details with luster, minimal corrosion but lots of tiny mar

Potosi, cob 4 reales, 1733YA, very rare. S-P45; KM-30a; CT-1115. 11.96 grams. Two full dates and assayers, well centered strike with full pillars, ful

Potosi, cob 2 reales, 1732YA, rare. S-P45; KM-29a; CT-1354. 5.27 grams. Bold full pillars with clear date and two full assayers, full but crude and sl

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1741MF, rare provenance. KM-103; CT-791. 24.30 grams. Bold near-AU details but with very light surface

Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1735MF and 1740MF. KM-103. 49.29 grams total. Bold AU details but with areas of heavy corrosi

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1731M. S-P44; KM-31a; CT-888. 17.95 grams. Bold date above full waves, rest of coin either flat or crude from corrosion

Segovia, Spain, milled 2 reales "pistareen," Philip V, 1721F, rare type from this wreck. KM-297; CT-1399. 4.07 grams. Near-AU details but ...

Massive clump of approx. 150+ Dutch East India Co. copper duits dated 1752. 1034 grams total, approx. 5" in diameter. An impressively large an...

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1754MF, unalike crowns, rare provenance and certificate. KM-104.2; CT-335. 22.09 grams. Near-XF de

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1752MF. KM-104.1; CT-329. 26.34 grams. VF details, corrosion-free, toned all over (low contrast).

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1755MM. KM-104.2; CT-338. 25.66 grams. VF details, minimal surface corrosion, darkly toned all ove

Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1758MM. KM-104.2; CT-343. 25.99 grams. XF+ details with light toning all over (low contrast), mini

France (Perpignan mint), ecu, Louis XV, 1734-Q, ex-Lane. KM-486.17. 27.84 grams. Minimal corrosion, full details, uneven toning. Pedigreed to the Lane

Lot of 2 French ecus of Louis XV (1737-& [Aix mint] and 1731-A [Paris mint]). 55.92 grams total. Light surface corrosion and scuffing but all d...

Sweden, copper 4 daler "plate money," Fredrik I, 1744. KM-PM74. 2636 grams, 9" x 10-1/2". Mostly intact, with corrosion on two s...

Sweden, copper 2 daler "plate money," Fredrik I, 1749. KM-PM71. 1251 grams, 7-1/2" x 7-1/4". Some surface corrosion, one edge an...

Sweden, copper 2 daler "plate money," Fredrik I, 1750. KM-PM71. 1050 grams, 7-3/4" x 6-1/2". Truncated from corrosion (one whole...

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1783FF. KM-106.2; CT-933. 25.82 grams. AU details, practically corrosion-free, low contrast, couple b

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1783FF. KM-106.2; CT-933. 20.72 grams. Light to moderate surface corrosion but with all details clear

Lot of 2 Spanish colonial bust 8 reales, Charles III, dates not visible, both encrusted (as found). KM-106.2. 52.97 grams. No coin details visible but

Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales in promotional packaging: Pillar, Ferdinand VI, 1751M, encapsulated ANACS El Cazador Select; and bust, Charles

Clump of over 20 Spanish colonial bust 1/2R. 28.14 grams total. Cute little pile, no coin details visible (all corroded and worn) but with attractive

Ireland, halfpenny, George III, 1781. KM-140. 5.23 grams. Worn from corrosion but with clear details, just weak in the centers, reddish-brown color al

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1656E, PH at top. S-P37a; KM-16; CT-900. 6.80 grams. Broad flan, totally uncorroded, with good full pillars and cross,

Lot of 4 miscellaneous coins: two Mexican cob 8R Philip V, one French 1/2 ecu Louis XV, and one Portuguese copper 10 reis Joao V. 73.33 grams total.

Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, pillar 1/2R, Charles III, 1762/1M and 1763M. KM-68. 2.26 grams total. The 1762/1 is solid, with only light surface corro

Great Britain, copper "cartwheel" penny, George III, (1797), worn smooth and turned into a hanging token. Sp-3777; KM-618. 23/25 grams. Ve...

Lot of 21 various European copper coins of the 1700s. Approx. 145 grams total. An assortment of nationalities (French, Swiss, Austrian, Portuguese an

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1794FM. KM-109; CT-687. 26.76 grams. Bold VF details with contrasting toning, a few marks and stains b

Seville, Spain, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1803CN. CT-778; KM-432.2. 26.06 grams. AU details but with light, localized surface corrosion, spotty tonin

Partially encrusted clump of 9 British East India Co. copper XX cash, 1808. 98.12 grams total. A slightly leaning stack of solid, uncorroded coins wh

Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales: Charles IV, 1804TH; and Ferdinand VII transitional ("armored bust"), 1808TH. 46.88 grams tot...

Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1 real, Charles III, 1786FM, encapsulated NGC Shipwreck Effect. KM-78.2a; CT-1569. Worn and very lightly corroded but with

France (Paris mint), 5 francs, l'an 7 (1798-9), mintmark A, encapsulated NGC shipwreck effect. KM-639.1. Silvery from cleaning and with light s...

Ancient Greek tetradrachm of Alexander the Great (323-336 BC), with hole at top and small piece of chain as used as a medallion by someone on the wrec

Large lot of 27 mostly French and British copper coins, various kings and dates (where visible) in the late 1700s to mid-1800s. Approx. 190 grams tot

Lot of 7 British silver minors of George III through Victoria. 20.00 grams total. This lot consists of 4 small coins that are so corroded as to be th

Large lot of 30 small silver and copper coins (23) and artifacts (7), European, mid-1800s. Approx. 180 grams total. A rather diverse lot including Br

Santiago, Chile, 50 centavos, 1855, encapsulated PCGS Certified / S.S. Central America Treasure. KM-128. VF details, no corrosion but some small dam

Lot of 2 Dutch silver coins from shipwrecks: DeLiefde (1711) and Slot ter Hooge (1724). 32.53 grams total. The DeLiefde coin is a ducatoon of Westfri

Lot of 4 Spanish colonial bust 8R from various shipwrecks: Hartwell (1786), Halsewell (1787), Lady Burgess (1806) and Athenienne (1806). 94.49 grams

Lot of 2 silver coins from World War II treasures: "Manila Bay treasure" (1942) and SS John Barry (1944). 31.50 grams total. Both coins u...

Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer A to right, mintmark M to left, encapsulated NGC AU 55. Nesmith 58 t...

Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer L to right, mintmark M to left. Nesmith 86 for type; S-M9; KM-18; CT...

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer O to right, mintmark oM to left. Nesmith 110b; S-M10; KM-18; CT-...

Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer O to right, mintmark oM to left. Nesmith 110b and 110b; S-M...

Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer L to right, mintmark M to left. Nesmith 85; S-M9; KM-12; CT-116. 6.8...

Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer L to right, mintmark M to left. Nesmith 85b; S-M9; KM-12; CT-116. 6....

Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer L to right, mintmark M to left. Nesmith 89c; S-M9; KM-12; CT-116. 6....

Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer L to right, mintmark M to left. Nesmith 85; S-M9; KM-12; CT-116. 6.6...

Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer O to left, mintmark M to right (rare as lacking the o). Nesmith 97; ...

Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer G to left, mintmark M to right. Nesmith 44b; S-M5a; KM-9; CT-139. 3.24...

Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer "I" (L) to left, mintmark M to right. Nesmith 92a; S-M9; KM-...

Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer O to right, mintmark M to left. Nesmith 100a type; S-M10; KM-9; CT-149...

Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer O to right, mintmark oM to left. Nesmith 108d; S-M10; KM-9; CT-150. 3....

Mexico City, Mexico, 1 real, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayer O to right, mintmark oM to left. Nesmith 108 type; S-M10; KM-9; CT-150...

Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, 1R, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayers L and O. Nesmith 80 for type; 88a,108, and 108d type; KM-9. 13.3...

Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, 1R, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," assayers G, L and O. Nesmith 44f for type, 84 for type, and 108d; KM-9. 9...

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)11F, rare. S-M17; KM-44.3; CT-103. 26.07 grams. Bold full oMF and 11 of date, good full shield and cross despit

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1640/39(P), with small chopmarks as from circulation in the Orient. S-M19; KM-45; CT-335. 27.58 grams. Good full cr

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1652P. S-M19; KM-45; CT-356. 26.23 grams. Good full cross, full date and oMP, full shield, stained and very lightly

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-45. 25.15 grams. Typically broad barrel-shaped flan with uneven thickness and re

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)62P, rare. S-M19; KM-45; CT-372. 26.27 grams. Good full shield and cross-and-tressure, bold full oMP, clear dat

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, (16)93(L), very rare. S-M21; KM-46; CT-294. 26.59 grams. Most of crown and shield and cross, clear C of king'...

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1726(D), rare. S-M23a; KM-47. 26.88 grams. Clear date and mintmark but shield side otherwise flat, most of cross am

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1730R. S-M24; KM-47a; CT-755. 26.39 grams. Very full and bold date and oMR, most of shield and cross on solid and t

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below denomination IIII to right, mintmark oM to left. S-M11; KM-36; CT-336. 12.93 grams. Typi

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below denomination IIII to right, mintmark oM to left. S-M11; KM-36; CT-336. 12.62 grams. Choi

Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O below denomination oIIII to right, mintmark oM to left. S-M11; KM-36; CT-336. 25.47 g

Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (where visible). KM-38. 67.58 grams total. Solid AVF all around, good full shields an

Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, one with assayer J visible and with chopmarks as from circulation in the Orient. KM-40. 26.95 gr

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1729R. S-M24; KM-40a; CT-1024. 13.36 grams. Off-center obverse with full oMR and clear bottom half of date, good fu

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1730R. S-M24; KM-40a; CT-1026. 12.68 grams. Thick, somewhat rectangular flan with clear date and bold full oMR (off

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (1729-30)R. S-M24; KM-40a. 13.84 grams. Good full shield with bold assayer, most of cross, nicely toned AVF.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer F, rare variety with 3 castles in each quadrant. S-M12; KM-31; CT-499. 5.51 grams. Excellent ful

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayers F and oD, very rare. S-M14a; KM-unl. (cf. 32.1). 6.79 grams. Full partially flat shield and cr

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, 1654P, full date (rare). S-M19; KM-33; CT-869. 4.69 grams. Choice full date and mintmark, good full cross and off-c

Lot of 5 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2R, various kings (Philip II through Philip V) and assayers (all visible). 33.15 grams total. Fine details with gen

Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 reales, Philip II, assayer O, one with assayer to left and the other with assayer to right. S-M11; KM-26. 6.52 gra

Lot of 3 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1R (2) and 1/2R of Philip II, assayer O (where visible). 7.95 grams total. Good full crosses, one 1R with nice full

Lot of 6 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1R, Philip II and III, assayers O and F (where visible). 18.30 grams total. All but one holed, Fine on average, gen

Lot of 2 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1R, Philip II and III, assayer F, one with assayer to right and mintmark to left and the other with oMF to left. 6.

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip IV, assayer P (ca. 1650). S-M19; KM-28. 3.20 grams. Lemon-shaped flan with full and bold oMP, good full cross