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

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible, with Kip Wagner certificate. KM-39. 12.03 grams. Full but off-center shield, not m

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1708J, full and bold date (very rare thus), with hand-signed Fisher certificate. S-M22; KM-40; CT-1015. 11.41 grams

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (17)08(J), rare. S-M22; KM-40; CT-1015. 11.17 grams. Full 8 of date and most of shield despite moderate corrosion o

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1710/09J, very rare, ex-Goodpaster collection. S-M22; KM-unl. (cf. 40). 13.50 grams. Bold 17 of date and assayer J,

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1713J, full date (rare thus), ex-Real Eight. S-M22; KM-40; CT-1018. 13.49 grams. Somewhat rectangular shape, very s

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (1)713(J), with hand-signed Fisher certificate. S-M22; KM-40; CT-1018. 11.31 grams. Weird shape with three rounded

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (1)713(J), rare. S-M22; KM-40; CT-1018. 9.61 grams. Full 13 of date despite moderate corrosion, most of crown, some

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (17)13J. S-M22; KM-40; CT-1018. 12.78 grams. Solid and virtually corrosion-free but with good but off-center shield

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (1)714(J). S-M22; KM-40; CT-1019. 13.29 grams. Interesting shape with several points, clear bottom half of date, go

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 1714J, ex-Goodpaster collection. S-M22; KM-40; CT-1019. 13.50 grams. Narrow urn-shaped flan, very solid and uncorro

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (1)715(J). S-M22; KM-40; CT-1020. 12.27 grams. Very clear date (rare thus) and full mintmark, off-center strike wit

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, (17)15J. S-M22; KM-40; CT-1020. 13.22 grams. Very solid and uncorroded, solid flan with choice full crown, clear bo

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J. S-M22; KM-40. 13.51 grams. Full oMJ, most of shield and cross with some weak spots, no corrosi

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J. S-M22; KM-40. 12.59 grams. Good full cross despite surface corrosion and flatness, off-center

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, mounted in 14K gold pendant-bezel. KM-40. 13.01 grams total. Moderately corroded coi

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, with Bob "Frogfoot" Weller certificate. KM-40. 12.28 grams. Solid specim...

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-40. 11.89 grams. Nearly full shield and cross, solid specimen with minimal surfac

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.

Lot of 12 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Charles II and Philip V, various assayers (where visible). 61.04 grams total. Generally decent crosses a

Lot of 10 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Charles II and Philip V, various assayers (where visible), several uncleaned (as found). 59.65 grams tot

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, (17)04L, very rare. S-M21a; KM-30; CT-1561. 2.77 grams. Elongated shape with bold date above mintmark, some crown and

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1711J, full date (rare thus), ex-Real Eight. S-M22; KM-30; CT-1568. 2.95 grams. Very bold full 11 of date, full oMJ,

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, 1714(J), full date (very rare thus). S-M22; KM-30; CT-1571. 3.41 grams. One hundred percent full date and mintmark, p

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 real, Philip V, assayer not visible, mounted in 14k gold men's ring (size 10-1/2). KM-30. 8.90 grams total. Full cros...

Lot of 20 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 reales, Charles II and Philip V, various assayers (where visible), uncleaned (as found). 57.68 grams total. Soli

Lot of 10 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 reales, Charles II and Philip V, various assayers (where visible), uncleaned (as found), with hand-signed Fisher

Lot of 10 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 reales, Charles II and Philip V, various assayers (where visible), uncleaned (as found), with hand-signed Fisher

Lot of 10 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 reales, Charles II and Philip V, various assayers (where visible), uncleaned (as found), with hand-signed Fisher

Lot of 10 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 reales, Charles II and Philip V, various assayers (where visible), uncleaned (as found), with hand-signed Fisher

Lot of 10 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 reales, Charles II and Philip V, various assayers (where visible), uncleaned (as found), with hand-signed Fisher

Lot of 10 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 reales, Charles II and Philip V, various assayers (where visible), uncleaned (as found), with hand-signed Fisher

Lot of 10 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 reales, Charles II and Philip V, various assayers (where visible), uncleaned (as found), with hand-signed Fisher

Lot of 10 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 reales, Charles II and Philip V, various assayers (where visible), uncleaned (as found), with hand-signed Fisher

Lot of 10 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1 reales, Charles II and Philip V, various assayers (where visible), uncleaned (as found), with hand-signed Fisher

Lot of 11 encrusted Mexican cob 1R (6) and 1/2R (5), uncleaned (as found). 20.09 grams total. Mostly solid, some with green and/or white encrustation

Lot of 25 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 reales, Charles II and Philip V, various assayers (where visible), uncleaned (as found). 35.12 grams total. So

Lot of 25 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 reales, Charles II and Philip V, various assayers (where visible), uncleaned (as found). 36.50 grams total. So

Lot of 20 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 reales, Charles II and Philip V, various assayers (where visible), uncleaned (as found). 28.78 grams total. So

Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1699R, with hand-signed Fisher certificate. S-L14; KM-24; CT-245. 24.00 grams. Solid specimen with light surface corrosion,

Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1703H. S-L15a; KM-34; CT-625. 25.88 grams. Nice full pillars and cross despite very light surface corrosion, patchy toning,

Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1704H, three full dates (rare thus), ex-Bob Johnson (Real Eight). S-L15a; KM-34; CT-626. 25.56 grams. Incredibly well-preser

Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales, 1710H. S-L19; KM-34; CT-633. 25.70 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves with bold date and assayer,

Lima, Peru, cob 1 real, 1706R. S-L16; KM-31; CT-1480. 2.52 grams. Good full pillars and cross, contrasting toning on fields, light surface corrosion o

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1715Y, very rare as from the Fleet. S-P43a; KM-31; CT-875. 25.20 grams. Full but off-center cross, most of pillars with

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1698F, rare, ex-Bob Johnson (Real Eight). S-P42; KM-25; CT-528. 13.22 grams. Bold full waves with full but partially fl

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1705Y. S-P43a; KM-29; CT-1327. 5.37 grams. Broad flan with nearly full pillars-and-waves and cross despite flatness and

Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J), very rare and desirable provenance, ex-Sebring. KM-47. 24.52 grams. Nearly full

Seville, Spain, milled 2 reales "pistareen," Philip V, 1722J, rare provenance. KM-307. 3.56 grams. Full but corroded details, one of very ...

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