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SESSION I: Wednesday, April 7, 2:00 pm EDT
Gold cobs by mint #1-39
World gold coins by country #40-141
Shipwreck ingots and bullion #142-175
Shipwreck silver coins I (chronologically by wreck) #176-465
Shipwreck silver coins II (chronologically by wreck) #466-631
Shipwreck silver coins III (chronologically by wreck) #632-699
SESSION II: Thursday, April 8, 2:00 pm EDT
Silver cobs of Mexico #700-912
Silver cobs of Lima, Peru #913-983
Silver cobs of Potosν, Bolivia (shield type) #984-1058
Silver cobs of Potosν, Bolivia (pillars-and-waves type) #1059-1131
Other silver cobs by country #1132-1202
World silver coins by country (Argentina-Cuba) #1203-1400
World silver coins by country (Danish West Indies-Malta) #1401-1451
SESSION III: Friday, April 9, 2:00 p.m. EDT
World silver coins by country (Mexico) #1452-1614
World silver coins by country (Netherlands-USA) #1615-1705
World silver coins by country (Venezuela) #1706-1797
Medals and tokens, Paper Money & Stamps #1798-1844
Shipwreck artifacts #1845-1969
Non-shipwreck artifacts #1970-2015
Documents, Art, Books and Charity #2016-2160
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"Golden Fleece wreck," sunk ca. 1550 in the northern Caribbean
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Lot# 176 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, 2 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Early Series," assayer R (Gothic), rare first issue of the New World.
S-M1; KM-10; CT-107.
5.3 grams.
Round and evenly struck, with much legend (some backwards N's) and full inner details (slightly doubled at upper left on pillars side), minimal corrosion, attractively contrasting toning on fields.
Estimate: $600-$900. |
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Lot# 177 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Late Series," M to left, G to right.
S-M2; KM-18; CT-81.
13.3 grams.
Broad, round planchet with nearly full legends, full inner details, one weak area but no corrosion to speak of, beautifully toned.
Estimate: $300-$450. |
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Unidentified ca.-1590 wreck off the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico
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Lot# 178 |
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Clump of 4 Peruvian silver cobs of different denominations, all Philip II.
42.2 grams.
Thin and spread-out clump with one 8R next to a 4R with crosses visible, the other sides corroded and/or covered up by the remaining two coins (2R) and pieces of others in addition to coral, mostly uncleaned with white and green encrustation.
Estimate: $500-$750. |
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San Martin, sunk in 1618 off the east coast of Florida
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Lot# 179 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer F.
13.5 grams.
Bold oMF, nearly full shield and cross, typically corroded and worn, silvery in color.
With Sedwick certificate from 2006.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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"Rill Cove wreck," sunk ca. 1618 off Cornwall, England
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Lot# 180 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer F.
19.9 grams.
Full but corroded shield and cross, weak but clear oMF and denomination 8, darkly toned.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 181 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible.
16.6 grams.
Small from corrosion but still with full shield and bold full cross and denomination 8, some dark toning.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 182 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer F.
9.9 grams.
Well-detailed full shield, full cross, weak but certain oMF, minor corrosion and flatness, darkly toned.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 183 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer not visible.
8.4 grams.
Very thin from corrosion but with good full cross and shield, mostly darkly toned.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida
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Lot# 184 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer D, Grade 2.
S-M18.
18.8 grams.
Oblong flan due to corrosion, still with good full cross and shield, most of oMD, nicely toned.
With Fisher certificate #177019.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 185 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer A, Grade 2.
S-P11; KM-5.1; CT-157.
20.9 grams.
Good full shield and cross and clear P-A, lightly corroded around edge, contrastingly toned.
With Fisher certificate #237108.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 186 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th period), Grade 1.
S-P14.
26.0 grams.
Choice full cross and shield (both very bold), full P-B and denomination o-VIII, traces of corrosion only around edge, attractively toned all over.
With Fisher certificate #163469.
Estimate: $500-$750. |
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Lot# 187 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th period), Grade 2, original certificate and tag missing.
S-P14.
26.0 grams.
Crude strike (lots of flatness) but no corrosion, darkly toned, with at least most of cross and shield and assayer visible.
With Sedwick certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 188 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg), Grade-1 quality (certificate missing but replaceable).
S-P15; KM-10; CT-126.
25.6 grams.
Broad flan with tall edges, much legend (including full king's ordinal IIII), full shield and cross and assayer, some natural flatness (where the planchet is thin) but no corrosion.
With Fisher insert-card #209504.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 189 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1617M, choice full date, rotated castles in cross, Grade 1.
S-P19; KM-10; CT-129.
26.5 grams.
Choice specimen with very full and bold ANO1617, assayer M, shield and cross, lightly toned, no corrosion, one of the best possible for this popular first dated issue, and also a rare error.
With Fisher certificate #85A-262284, and pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection.
Estimate: $1,250-$2,000. |
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Lot# 190 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1617M, bold date at 7 o'clock, denomination as O-III-V, Grade 1.
S-P19; KM-10; CT-129.
26.8 grams.
This coin has the boldest and most complete 1617 date we have ever seen, preceded in the legend by (A)NO D, also with full cross and shield, lightly toned, no corrosion, somewhat squarish flan, rare denomination error.
With Fisher-Sinclair certificate #172153.
Estimate: $700-$1,000. |
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Lot# 191 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (161)8T, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade-1 quality (certificate missing but replaceable).
S-P21; KM-10; CT-132.
26.8 grams.
Good full shield and cross, full P+T with tiny P, bold bottom half of 8 of date, no corrosion, toned all over.
With Fisher tag #161392.
Estimate: $250-$325. |
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Lot# 192 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1619T, Grade 1.
S-P21; KM-10; CT-133.
25.4 grams.
Bold bottom half of date, bold P but weak T, full but partially flat shield and cross, much crown, minimal corrosion near edge, nice toning.
With Fisher certificate #263799.
Estimate: $750-$1,100. |
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Lot# 193 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1619T, full date, Grade 1.
S-P21; KM-10; CT-133.
26.3 grams.
Choice full crown and shield, full but slightly doubled cross, impressively full date, silvery but no corrosion.
With Fisher certificate #100013.
Estimate: $600-$900. |
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Lot# 194 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1620T, bold date at 5 o'clock, Grade 2.
S-P21; KM-10; CT-137.
22.3 grams.
Very full and bold date in erroneous location, also nice full cross and full shield but with moderate to heavy corrosion.
With Fisher-Sinclair certificate #96A-19532.
Estimate: $500-$750. |
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Lot# 195 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (162)00T (two 0's in date, a rare error), Grade-1 quality (certificate missing).
S-P21; KM-10.
23.4 grams.
Two complete and bold 0's in date with no evidence of doubling, full and bold P+T, full but weak shield and cross, no corrosion.
Estimate: $350-$500. |
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Lot# 196 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 1, framed with its certificate on a wooden easel/wall-hanger.
S-P21; KM-10.
The coin 25.4 grams, the easel 12" x 13-1/2".
Bold full shield and assayer T, full but slightly doubled cross, minimal corrosion, toned in crevices.
With Fisher certificate #158144.
Estimate: $300-$450. |
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Lot# 197 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, Grade 1.
S-P21; KM-10.
25.7 grams.
Bold PT (not the usual P+T), good full shield and cross, some flat spots but no corrosion, slightly silvery.
With Fisher certificate #202629.
Estimate: $350-$450. |
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Lot# 198 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, full "Z" of date visible, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 1.
S-P21; KM-10.
26.0 grams.
Full shield and cross, the latter off-center enough to also show a bold "Z" (2) in the date, also full crown, P+T, round flan, no corrosion but some flatness.
With Fisher certificate #229721.
Estimate: $300-$450. |
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Lot# 199 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 1.
S-P21; KM-10.
25.7 grams.
Oddly diamond-shaped flan, with super-bold full cross (choice lions and castles), full shield and P+T, no corrosion.
With Fisher certificate #142103.
Estimate: $300-$450. |
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Lot# 200 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 1.
S-P21; KM-10.
22.9 grams.
Slightly oval flan with full shield and cross, light corrosion all over.
With Fisher certificate #116159.
Estimate: $275-$400. |
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Lot# 201 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, Grade 2.
S-P21; KM-10.
23.6 grams.
Full but corroded cross and shield (the latter off-center).
With Fisher certificate #133612.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 202 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer T, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 2.
S-P21; KM-10.
24.0 grams.
Full but corroded shield and cross (the latter off-center).
With Fisher certificate #209712.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 203 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 2-.
KM-10.
16.2 grams.
Good full cross, most of shield but heavily corroded, with spotty toning.
With Fisher certificate #263523.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 204 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4.
KM-10.
18.1 grams.
Big flan, with most of cross visible (shield flat), corroded all over but nicely toned.
With Fisher certificate #166882.
Estimate: $60-$90. |
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Lot# 205 |
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Lot of 10 Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayers Q and T (where visible), various Grades (no certificates).
KM-10.
13.1 to 24.1 grams each.
In our estimation this lot is one Grade 1, one Grade 2, six Grade 3 and two Grade 4, based on degree of corrosion, all with at least recognizable detail but very typical for this wreck.
With Fisher insert-cards #133650, 135781, 136839, 136106, 138679, 139197, 192049, 192631, 192641 and 192821.
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500. |
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Lot# 206 |
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Lot of 6 Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayers not visible, various Grades (no certificates except for one coin), one coin dated 1617.
KM-10.
13.9 to 23.6 grams each.
In our estimation this lot is one Grade 1, one Grade 2 and four Grade 3, the Grade 1 with bold full cross and shield (very slightly doubled), the Grade 2 with bold (ANO) D 161(7) at 7 o'clock in the legend, and the Grade 3's (one of which has an original certificate) all corroded but with full shields and crosses.
With Fisher insert-cards #131423 (and certificate), 135102, 137024, 138394, 190177 and 192720.
Estimate: $600-$900. |
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Lot# 207 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer L, scarce, Grade 1.
S-P3; KM-4.2; CT-321 (under Lima).
12.9 grams.
Typically round and perfectly detailed, with choice full cross and shield, P-L, crown and legend, also beautifully toned, no corrosion.
With Fisher-Sinclair certificate #ML-290574.
Estimate: $700-$1,000. |
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Lot# 208 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer M, quadrants of cross transposed (scarce for this assayer), Grade 1.
KM-9.
13.1 grams.
Nearly full cross with clear lion (in wrong quadrant), good full shield with full PM and denomination O-IIII, weak in spots but uncorroded, with contrasting toning.
With Fisher certificate #118709.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 209 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer T, Grade 1.
S-P21; KM-9.
13.0 grams.
Slightly oval flan with good full shield and cross, silvery but no corrosion.
With Fisher certificate #105709.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 210 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 1-.
KM-9.
11.0 grams.
Full shield and cross, round flan, light corrosion.
With Fisher certificate #121358.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 211 |
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Lot of 5 Mexico and Potosi cob 4 reales, Philip III, the Mexican coin with clear assayer A (scarce) but the others without visible assayer, various Grades (no certificates).
6.7 to 11.4 grams each.
In our estimation this lot is two Grade 2, one Grade 3 and two Grade 4, one of the Grade 2's a Mexican oMA and the other a round Potosi with full cross (quadrants transposed), the remaining coins mostly oddly shaped due to heavy corrosion.
With Fisher insert-cards #133839, 134931, 138867, 192936, 193512.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 212 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period), Grade-1 quality (certificate missing but replaceable).
S-P10; KM-3.2.
6.0 grams.
Typically broad flan with finely detailed shield and cross, some flatness but no corrosion, lightly toned.
With Fisher insert-card #132178.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 213 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B (4th period), Grade 1.
S-P12; KM-3.2; CT-509.
6.4 grams.
Choice full shield and cross and P-B, lightly worn but 100% corrosion-free, oddly out of round.
With Fisher certificate #128492.
Estimate: $700-$1,000. |
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Lot# 214 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B (2nd period?), fragment.
1.8 grams.
Clear cross and shield, weak but certain assayer despite heavy corrosion and thinning, nicely toned.
With original Fisher tag #223114 (no certificate).
Estimate: $50-$75. |
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Lot# 215 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg), Grade-1 quality (certificate missing but replaceable).
S-P15; KM-8; CT-355.
6.6 grams.
Round and uncorroded, with full shield, full but doubled cross, well centered.
With Fisher insert-card #132691.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 216 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer C/Q (scarce), Grade-1 quality (certificate missing but replaceable).
KM-8.
6.4 grams.
Round flan with full and bold cross, full but weak shield, no corrosion but much flatness, full and clear P-C/Q.
With Fisher insert-card #131821.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 217 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1617M, Grade 1.
S-P19; KM-8; CT-356.
6.4 grams.
Full 7 of date and P-M, full but partially flat shield and cross, silvery but uncorroded.
With Fisher certificate #217230.
Estimate: $750-$1,100. |
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Lot# 218 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1617M, full date, fully Grade-1 quality but Grade 2 on the certificate.
S-P19; KM-8; CT-356.
6.5 grams.
Impressively full and bold date, full but off-center cross, full but doubled shield, broad flan with edge-split, no corrosion.
With original Fisher certificate #144226.
Estimate: $350-$500. |
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Lot# 219 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, 161(?)T, Grade-1 quality (certificate missing but replaceable).
S-P21; KM-8.
6.5 grams.
Very bold and full cross and shield (choice), bold 16 of date in tiny digits, nicely toned and 100% corrosion-free.
With Fisher insert-card #131797.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 220 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, (1)621T, Grade 2.
S-P21; KM-8; CT-359.
5.6 grams.
Very crude flan (upturned edges), full shield and cross and 621 of date, no visible corrosion.
With Fisher certificate #106831.
Estimate: $600-$900. |
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Lot# 221 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade-1 quality (certificate missing but replaceable).
KM-8.
6.8 grams.
Good full cross and shield, no corrosion but some flatness, clear king's ordinal III in legend.
With Fisher insert-card #132919.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 222 |
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Lot of 3 silver cob fragments (no certificate).
9.8 grams total.
Three fragments of what appear to be Potosi cob 4R and 2R, some details, one with official number (hence certifiable) but the other two loose.
With Fisher insert-card #111816.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Santa Margarita, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida
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Lot# 223 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 4.
KM-10.
11.4 grams.
Worn thin but with good full cross, clear shield.
With Fisher tag #334 (certificate missing).
Estimate: $60-$90. |
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"Dry Tortugas wreck," sunk ca. 1622 in the Dry Tortugas, west of Key West, Florida
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Lot# 224 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible.
22.2 grams.
Broad flan with most of cross and shield visible, peripheries flat, minimally corroded, silvery.
With original Seahawk certificate #91-1A-3299.0002.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 225 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible.
20.1 grams.
Thick and heavy (unlike most from this wreck) but with weak details (corroded and worn).
With original Seahawk certificate #91-1A-1016.0004.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Campen, sunk in 1627 off the Isle of Wight, south of England
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Lot# 226 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer F, very rare from this wreck.
5.7 grams.
Thin but with very bold full cross and shield, full oMF, lightly corroded and partially dark, first cob we have ever seen from this Dutch wreck.
With salvagers' certificate #SA101.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 227 |
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Friesland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, undated type.
KM-33.
27.1 grams.
Full and bold lion and legends, no corrosion but minor wear and a few nicks, nicely toned.
With salvagers' certificate #CL003.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 228 |
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Gelderland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1616, choice.
KM-15.1.
27.0 grams.
Full details on both sides, including legends, nicely toned, no corrosion, minor wear.
With salvagers' certificate #CL002.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 229 |
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Overijssel, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1616.
KM-12.
26.3 grams.
Bold legends and full inner details, attractively toned, very minor pitting.
With salvagers' certificate #CL108.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 230 |
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Overijssel, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1616.
KM-12.
24.7 grams.
Bold full legends, full but corroded inner details, lightly toned.
With salvagers' certificate #CL010a.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 231 |
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Zeeland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1616, choice.
KM-16.
26.1 grams.
Beautiful details all over with a nice, satin appearance, bold legends, no corrosion, toned in crevices, one of the best possible.
With salvagers' certificate #CL010.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 232 |
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Zeeland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1616.
KM-16.
24.4 grams.
Nice full lion and bold legends, clear date but areas of moderate corrosion, attractively toned.
With salvagers' certificate #OR9.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 233 |
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Zeeland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1616.
KM-16.
24.9 grams.
Bold full legends, full inner details despite light corrosion all over, one big scratch, nicely toned.
With salvagers' certificate #RD11.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 234 |
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Overijssel, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1617/6.
KM-12.
25.6 grams.
Off-center lion side with great lion and clear date (scarce overdate), minimal corrosion, nice toning.
With salvagers' certificate #OR14.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 235 |
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Overijssel, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1617/6.
KM-12.
21.6 grams.
Nice inner detail and bold legends despite moderate corrosion all over, clear date (scarce overdate).
With salvagers' certificate #OR4.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 236 |
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Gelderland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1617.
KM-15.1.
25.4 grams.
Bold legends and date and lion, also nicely toned, but lightly corroded all over.
With salvagers' certificate #OR8.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 237 |
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Westfriesland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1617, rare.
KM-unlisted.
25.0 grams.
Very bold full lion and knight, nice toning, light corrosion only, rare mint for the date.
With salvagers' certificate #OR7.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 238 |
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Westfriesland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1617, rare.
KM-unlisted.
26.6 grams.
Full but slightly worn details (no corrosion), one large scratch on knight, rare mint for the date, lightly toned.
With salvagers' certificate #OR13.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 239 |
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Utrecht, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1617.
KM-13.
27.0 grams.
Parts of legend bold (clear 161 but weak 7 of date), full but slightly weak lion and knight, no corrosion but part of edge mangled, nicely toned.
With salvagers' certificate #RD19.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 240 |
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Utrecht, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1617.
KM-13.
25.3 grams.
Full legends and inner details despite moderate corrosion, richly toned.
With salvagers' certificate #WH016.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 241 |
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Zeeland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1617.
KM-16.
24.6 grams.
Bold legends and date, weaker centers, light corrosion only, with great toning.
With salvagers' certificate #CL005.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 242 |
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Zeeland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1617.
KM-16.
26.2 grams.
Well-detailed but fraught with scratches, minimal corrosion, lightly toned.
With salvagers' certificate #CL001.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 243 |
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Zeeland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1617.
KM-16.
19.9 grams.
Bold date BELOW lion (which is well detailed), a bit worn and lightly corroded, toned.
With salvagers' certificate #CL006.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 244 |
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Zeeland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1623
KM-16.
26.9 grams.
High-grade details on choice full lion, bold legends, satin fields, no corrosion but scuff marks at lion's knee, hairline edge-split, super toning.
With salvagers' certificate #OR3.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 245 |
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Zeeland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1623.
KM-16.
19.2 grams.
Bold legends, weak inner details, lightly corroded, subtle toning.
With salvagers' certificate #CL008.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 246 |
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Westfriesland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1624.
KM-14.1.
27.0 grams.
Full but worn lion, bold full date, no corrosion, deep dent in middle, richly toned all over.
With salvagers' certificate #WH001.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 247 |
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Westfriesland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1624.
KM-14.1.
18.3 grams.
Clear date and mintmark, bold legends, but moderately corroded all over, nicely toned at least.
With salvagers' certificate #RD10.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 248 |
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Zeeland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1624, scarce.
KM-16.
26.2 grams.
Bold details, lustrous and lightly toned, with a few marks but no corrosion.
With salvagers' certificate #OR15.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 249 |
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Zeeland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1625, rare.
KM-unlisted.
21.2 grams.
Rare date (clear), nice full lion and legends, minimal corrosion, toned fields.
With salvagers' certificate #CL007.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 250 |
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Friesland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1626, rare.
KM-23.1.
21.0 grams.
Bold details despite light corrosion, weak centers, clear date (rare) in small digits, lightly toned.
With salvagers' certificate #OR11.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 251 |
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Friesland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1626, rare.
KM-23.1.
19.5 grams.
Bold full lion, clear 26 of date (rare), just a bit worn and corroded, nicely toned.
With salvagers' certificate #OR6.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 252 |
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Holland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1626, rare.
KM-23.1.
24.3 grams.
High grade and well-detailed but with distracting surface corrosion, clear date (rare for this mint), nicely toned.
With salvagers' certificate #RD22.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 253 |
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Overijssel, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1626, rare and choice.
KM-unlisted.
26.7 grams.
Beautifully well-detailed lion and knight, lustrous and high grade, no corrosion but some dents and weakness around edge, clear date (rare and unlisted), attractively toned, one of the best available.
With salvagers' certificate #OR1.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 254 |
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Utrecht, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1626.
KM-13.
22.8 grams.
Nice full lion but most of coin worn, good legends, some rich toning.
With salvagers' certificate #OR17.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 255 |
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Westfriesland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1626, rare.
KM-unlisted.
26.7 grams.
Full and well-detailed lion and knight, clear date and bold mintmark (unlisted combination), lustrous and high grade, no corrosion but uneven strike, with toning in crevices.
With salvagers' certificate #OR16.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 256 |
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Westfriesland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1626, rare.
KM-unlisted.
26.5 grams.
Very bold full date and clear mintmark (unlisted combination), high grade and beautifully toned but some weak strike, no corrosion.
With salvagers' certificate #OR10.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 257 |
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Westfriesland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1626, rare.
KM-unlisted.
26.8 grams.
Bold full lion, weak but certain date and clear mintmark (unlisted combination), some good legend, light corrosion in spots, nicely toned.
With salvagers' certificate #CL009.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 258 |
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Utrecht, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, date not visible.
19.9 grams.
Decent inner detail but edges corroded, mostly darkly toned.
With salvagers' certificate #WH006.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 259 |
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Zeeland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, date not visible.
19.9 grams.
Bold legends and full (slightly weak) inner details, lightly corroded all over but particularly where the date should appear, lightly toned.
With salvagers' certificate #CL004.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 260 |
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United Netherlands (mint not visible), "lion" daalder, date not visible.
16.5 grams.
Very worn and corroded but with recognizable details (just not enough to identify mint and date), toned.
With salvagers' certificate #RD4.
Estimate: $90-$135. |
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Lot# 261 |
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Utrecht, United Netherlands, half "lion" daalder, 1616, scarce, choice.
KM-12.
13.4 grams.
Bold full lion and knight, very bold full date and other parts of legend, no corrosion, subtle toning, nice contrast.
With salvagers' certificate #CL101.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 262 |
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Gelderland, United Netherlands, half "lion" daalder, 1617, scarce.
KM-13.1.
13.3 grams.
Bold full legends (including date), weak inner details, light corrosion and toning.
With salvagers' certificate #CL102.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 263 |
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Westfriesland, United Netherlands, half "lion" daalder, 1617, scarce.
KM-22.1.
9.5 grams.
Crude from corrosion and flatness but with important details visible (much legend), contrasting toning.
With salvagers' certificate #CL107.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 264 |
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Westfriesland, United Netherlands, half "lion" daalder, 1622, rare.
KM-unlisted.
10.3 grams.
Bold details all over (lion and knight and legends), accentuated by toned fields, with a touch of corrosion and incidental marks.
With salvagers' certificate #CL106.
Estimate: $175-$250. |
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Lot# 265 |
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Holland, United Netherlands, half "lion" daalder, 1624/3, rare.
KM-unlisted.
13.5 grams.
Full and well-detailed (high grade) lion and knight, bold legends, clear date with unlisted overdate (1624/2 known but not 1624/3), minimal corrosion, beautiful toning.
With salvagers' certificate #CL105.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 266 |
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Friesland, United Netherlands, half "lion" daalder, 1626, scarce, choice.
KM-12.
12.9 grams.
Exceptionally bold and complete legends, including mintmarks and date, nicely toned and corrosion-free, just the interiors a bit flat (as made), good toning.
With salvagers' certificate #CL103.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 267 |
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Friesland, United Netherlands, half "lion" daalder, 1626, scarce.
KM-12.
12.6 grams.
Bold legends (especially the date), weak interiors, minimal corrosion, subtle toning.
With salvagers' certificate #CL104.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Concepcion, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola
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Lot# 268 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P.
S-M19; KM-45.
22.9 grams.
Big, solid flan with full oMP and nearly full cross despite light to moderate corrosion, a very typical specimen.
With Blanchard promotional wallet-type certificate.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 269 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P.
S-M19; KM-45.
26.2 grams.
Round and totally uncorroded, with clear oMP and denomination 8, full shield and cross, much flatness but well centered.
With Blanchard promotional wallet-type certificate.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 270 |
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Choice clump of 4 Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (where visible).
S-M19; KM-45.
122 grams.
A beautiful display of four very solid and uncorroded Mexican cob 8R held together in a wedge-shaped stack by orangish-white coral, the top and bottom coins shield-side out, very impressive for just four coins.
Estimate: $750-$1,000. |
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Lot# 271 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, 164(0)(P), coral-encrusted on reverse.
S-M19; KM-45; CT-336.
14.7 grams.
Bold oM and 164 of date, also most of shield, but edges "nibbled" from corrosion and reverse covered with encrusted orange debris.
With certificate.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 272 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible.
KM-38.
12.8 grams.
Most of cross and shield visible despite extensive flatness (but not much corrosion), spot of encrustation, small chip in edge.
With certificate.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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"San Francisco wreck," sunk ca. 1647 in the Cape Verde Islands.
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Lot# 273 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, Philip IV (1630s or 40s), assayer not visible, scarce provenance.
KM-17a.
20.3 grams.
Most of shield and cross despite peripheral flatness and all-over corrosion, spots of toning.
Estimate: $80-$120. |
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Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador
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Lot# 274 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (16)49Z, with crowned-L countermark on cross side.
S-P34; KM-19a; CT-508.
16.8 grams.
Full shield with bold Z to left, full but off-center cross with full countermark, somewhat worn and thin from corrosion.
Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 275 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1)649O, with arms countermark on cross side and reverse impression of same (brockage) on shield side.
S-P35; KM-19b; CT-506.
26.6 grams.
Thick and solid coin with full cross, full but off-center shield, most of king's name, clear date moved inward due to doubling, clear partial countermark (scarce to see even this much of it), curious brockage, minimal corrosion, edge-split.
With certificate.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 276 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (16)49O, with crowned-S countermark (rare) on shield side.
S-P35; KM-19b; CT-506.
24.4 grams.
Choice, well-centered full shield with 100% full countermark, full but partially weak cross, toned, minor wear and thinning.
Estimate: $400-$600. |
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Lot# 277 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (16)5(0)O, with rare crown-alone countermark on shield side.
S-P35; KM-19b; CT-509.
25.0 grams.
Full shield with full top of crown countermark that is fancier than most, also bold king's name and 8-O, cross side weaker and with dark encrustation but not really corroded.
With photo-certificate from the salvagers.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 278 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1)65(0-1)O, with crowned-L countermark on cross side.
S-P35; KM-19b.
24.4 grams.
Nice full shield with bold assayer O, decent cross with nearly complete countermark, minimal corrosion.
With certificate.
Estimate: $175-$250. |
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Lot# 279 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1650-1)O, with crowned-L countermark on cross side and UNIQUE star-in-circle countermarks near edge.
S-P35; KM-19b.
27.1 grams.
Exceptionally clear countermark, bold king's ordinal, full but weak shield and cross, no corrosion but some flat spots and uneven toning, but best feature (potentially) is a pair of small countermarks in the legend below the cross that are currently unattributed.
With certificate.
Estimate: $250-$500. |
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Lot# 280 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 16(5)1E/O, with 2 countermarks on shield side (rare): crowned-O and common crown-alone.
S-P36; KM-19b; CT-512.
22.3 grams.
Very broad, thin flan with full shield and cross, the former with 2 full countermarks (rare), full ANO 16(5)1 of date, light wear and corrosion, minor edge-splits.
Estimate: $350-$500. |
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Lot# 281 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1651)E/O, with crowned-L countermark on cross side.
S-P36; KM-19b; CT-512.
27.1 grams.
Solid flan but bent and split, with full and well-detailed cross with most of countermark (the letter L weak), full but off-center shield, no corrosion but flat peripheries.
With certificate.
Estimate: $175-$250. |
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Lot# 282 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1651)E/O, with common crown-alone countermark on shield side.
S-P36; KM-19b; CT-512.
22.0 grams.
Thin from wear and corrosion but with clear countermark on full shield, full but doubled cross, toned in crevices.
With photo-certificate from the salvagers.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 283 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1651E (full date), with crowned-O countermark (scarce) on cross side.
S-P36; KM-19b; CT-511.
23.0 grams.
Complete date, good full cross and shield and crown, light corrosion only.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 284 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 16(51-2)E, with crowned-S countermark (scarce) on cross side.
S-P36; KM-19b.
26.8 grams.
Broad and solid (uncorroded) flan with good full shield, very nice full crown, full cross with countermark in center, bold 16 of date, lightly toned, flatness and split in edge.
With certificate.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 285 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1651-2)E, with common crown-alone countermark on shield side.
S-P36; KM-19b.
19.4 grams.
Thin from wear and corrosion but with bold full cross and shield and countermark, flat peripheries.
Estimate: $175-$250. |
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Lot# 286 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1651-2)E, with crowned-F (4 dots) countermark on shield side.
S-P36; KM-19b.
25.6 grams.
Crude, uneven strike, with full but mostly flat shield and cross, the countermark weak but certain, most of king's name in legend, minimal corrosion.
With certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 287 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, (1649-52)(O or E), with common crown-alone countermark on shield side.
KM-19b.
25.9 grams.
Bold countermark on full shield, good full cross, but edge crude and corroded.
With certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 288 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1652E post-transitional, (1)-PH-6 at top.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-436.
23.5 grams.
Good full pillars-and-waves with bold date and denomination, but cross side corroded and not much contrast all over.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $80-$120. |
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Lot# 289 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1653E, PH at top.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-437.
24.7 grams.
Nice full cross, full pillars and especially bold waves, contrasting toning on fields, minor localized corrosion, 2 dates and assayers.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 290 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1653E, PH at top.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-437.
18.0 grams.
Good full pillars-and-waves and PH, cross also full but heavily corroded, with large edge-split, nice toning.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 291 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1654E, PH at top.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-438.
27.1 grams.
Solid and well-preserved specimen with nice full cross and pillars-and-waves (the latter slightly doubled), 3 bold mintmarks, 2 dates and part of a third, nicely toned and totally uncorroded.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 292 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1654E, PH at top.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-438.
21.2 grams.
Large, round flan with full and well-centered details, deeply toned, light corrosion only.
With certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 293 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1654E, PH at top.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-438.
20.4 grams.
Good full cross and pillars-and-waves, with all 3 dates visible, somewhat worn down from corrosion but still quite nice.
With certificate from the salvagers, and pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 294 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1654E.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-438.
16.6 grams.
Good full cross and full pillars-and-waves on the 60% of the planchet that is still there, the rest of it corroded away (with pitting on the remaining part as well), nicely toned.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 295 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1653E.
S-P37a; KM-18; CT-745.
12.4 grams.
One full pillar, good waves, doubled and off-center cross, 2 assayers and mintmarks, gunmetal toning, minimal corrosion but much flatness, also somewhat bent.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama Island
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Lot# 296 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1652E transitional Type III.
S-P37; KM-A20.3; CT-432.
26.6 grams.
Broad flan with choice full shield and crown, bold king's ordinal IIII in legend, pillars side complete but doubled, much legend all over (full POTOSI), minor edge-split, minimal corrosion, lightly toned.
Estimate: $1,500-$2,250. |
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Lot# 297 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1653E, PH at top.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-437.
26.1 grams.
Full but doubled cross and pillars, bold waves, full 4-digit second date below cross, no corrosion but peripheral flatness.
With letter of provenance from the National Youth Foundation (Kansas City, MO).
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Vergulde Draeck ("Gilt Dragon"), sunk in 1656 off Western Australia
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Lot# 298 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1652P, full date.
S-M19; KM-45; CT-356.
25.3 grams.
Typical barrel-shaped flan with bold full date and oMP and denomination, good full shield and cross, nicely toned, no corrosion.
Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 299 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1654P, full date, choice.
S-M19; KM-45; CT-360.
25.9 grams.
Very bold and full date and mintmark, most of shield and crown, nice full cross, deeply toned, no corrosion but some flatness, one of the most impressive shipwreck 8R cobs available.
Pedigreed to the Sebring collection (ANR auction of January 5-6, 2004), with lot tag #1606.
Estimate: $400-$600. |
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"Jupiter wreck" (San Miguel el Arcangel), sunk in 1659 off the east coast of Florida
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Lot# 300 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, 1654P.
S-M19; KM-45; CT-360.
26.2 grams.
Long flan with full shield and oMP, good full cross, solid and uncorroded, no toning but some copper stains on reverse, much better than most from this wreck.
With JWI plastic tag #95 from 1987 and original photo-certificate from the salvagers.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 301 |
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Lima, Peru, cob 4 reales, 1659(V), "Star of Lima," very rare.
S-L5; KM-17; CT-661.
5.0 grams.
Bold L*M and full 1659 date despite thinning from corrosion, also decent cross, the peripheries flat, lightly toned, small part of edge slightly bent, one of very few "Star of Lima" 4R ever offered.
With Sedwick certificate from 2004. NOTE: This lot is
actually from the Consolacion (1681) and is pictured on page 101 of the
Seliger reference. (it appears as "Jupiter" in the printed catalog.
Estimate: $700-$1,000. |
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Lot# 302 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1652E Transitional (Type not discernible).
S-P37.
20.6 grams.
Decent but off-center and partially flat shield below well-detailed crown, 52 date to right, king's ordinal IIII in legend, pillars side crude due to corrosion, toned, minor edge-split.
With original Jupiter Wreck, Inc. certificate signed by Eduardo Dargent Chamot.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 303 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1654E, P(H) at top.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-438.
25.4 grams.
Good full pillars-and-waves, full but slightly doubled cross, 2 bold assayers, minimal corrosion.
With original photo-certificate from the salvagers.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 304 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1655E, PH at top.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-439.
27.1 grams.
Full cross (very slightly doubled) with well-detailed lions and castles, bold full pillars (also slightly doubled) with spots of thick encrustation, 3 dates, full PH, several minor splits in edge, very sold (uncorroded).
With original photo-certificate from the salvagers.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 305 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1656E, PH at top.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-440.
27.0 grams.
Broad flan with bold full pillars-and-waves, full cross, 2 dates, 3 bold assayers, minimally corroded and nicely toned.
With original photo-certificate from the salvagers.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 306 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1657E.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-445.
26.6 grams.
Full pillars-and-waves, full but doubled cross, 2-1/2 dates and assayers and mintmarks, solid but with minor surface corrosion here and there, also partially toned.
With original photo-certificate from the salvagers.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Sacramento, sunk in 1668 off Bay of All Saints, Bahia, Brazil
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Lot# 307 |
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Brazil, 500 reis ("S00" countermark of 1663 on Evora, Portugal, 400 reis of John IV), rare.
11.7 grams.
Full shield, cross, denomination, crown and countermark, but all lightly corroded and thin, as is typical, scarce host mint.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 308 |
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Brazil, 500 reis ("S00" countermark of 1663 on Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis of John IV).
15.5 grams.
Very bold full cross, full shield and crown, choice bold countermark, lightly toned, typically thin from corrosion.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 309 |
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Brazil, 500 reis ("S00" countermark of 1663 on Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis of John IV).
12.6 grams.
Very deeply impressed countermark on bold full cross, full shield and crown on other side, toned and lightly corroded.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 310 |
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Brazil, 500 reis ("S00" countermark of 1663 on Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis of John IV).
14.5 grams.
Bold and deep countermark, good full crown and shield and cross, bold denomination 400, less corrosion than most but with many tiny edge-splits.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 311 |
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Brazil, 500 reis ("S00" countermark of 1663 on Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis of John IV).
13.9 grams.
Bold full cross with deep countermark in the periphery, full crown and shield with 400 to right, lightly corroded, with crack in edge.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 312 |
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Brazil, 250 reis ("2S0" countermarks of 1663 on Porto, Portugal, 200 reis of John IV), rare with multiple countermarks, rare host.
7.7 grams.
Round, thin coin with bold details (full shield and crown and denomination 200 on obverse, cross with P's on reverse, a rare mint), the countermark full and punched twice.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 313 |
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Brazil, 250 reis ("2S0" countermarks of 1663 on Lisbon, Portugal, 200 reis of John IV), rare with multiple countermarks.
7.3 grams.
Strikingly concave due to heavy multiple countermarking in center of reverse, the shield on the other side accordingly flat, more legend than most and not too corroded.
Estimate: $175-$250. |
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Lot# 314 |
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Brazil, 250 reis ("2S0" countermarks of 1663 on Lisbon, Portugal, 200 reis of John IV), rare with multiple countermarks.
7.0 grams.
Broad flan with clear countermarks, good full shield and crown, light corrosion and toning.
Estimate: $175-$250. |
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Lot# 315 |
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Brazil, 250 reis ("2S0" countermark of 1663 on Lisbon, Portugal, 200 reis of John IV), rare with smaller-than-usual countermark.
6.7 grams.
Good full cross with tiny countermark (first we have seen), full shield and crown with clear king's ordinal IIII in legend, moderate corrosion.
Estimate: $175-$250. |
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Lot# 316 |
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Brazil, 250 reis ("2S0" countermark of 1663 on Lisbon, Portugal, 200 reis of John IV).
6.0 grams.
Particularly bold countermark, full cross and crown and shield and denomination 200, just a bit corroded (and toned) as usual.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 317 |
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Brazil, 250 reis ("2S0" countermark of 1663 on Lisbon, Portugal, 200 reis of John IV).
5.7 grams.
Bold cross, clear denomination 200 and king's ordinal IIII, thin from corrosion.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 318 |
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Brazil, 250 reis ("2S0" countermark of 1663 on Lisbon, Portugal, 200 reis of John IV).
6.7 grams.
Very bold countermark and cross, full but weak crown and shield and denomination 200 due to corrosion, toned.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 319 |
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Brazil, 250 reis ("2S0" countermark of 1663 on Lisbon, Portugal, 200 reis of John IV).
6.5 grams.
Bold countermark, full cross and shield, some legend, dark and corroded and with edge-crack.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 320 |
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Brazil, 250 reis ("250" countermark of 1663 on Lisbon, Portugal, 200 reis of John IV).
6.4 grams.
Bold full countermark (using 5 instead of S), full cross and shield, but corroded and cracked on the edge.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 321 |
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Brazil, 250 reis ("250" countermark of 1663 on Lisbon, Portugal, 200 reis of John IV).
5.1 grams.
Very bold countermark and rather nice crown and shield and denomination (with contrasting toning) despite moderate corrosion.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 322 |
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Brazil, 250 reis ("250" countermark of 1663 on Lisbon, Portugal, 200 reis of John IV), different countermark (smaller, with simpler crown).
6.1 grams.
Full countermark with tiny digits, full shield and cross and denomination but thin from corrosion and darkly toned, with edge-crack.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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1681 Fleet off Panama (Boticaria site)
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Lot# 323 |
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Mexico, cob 8 reales, Philip IV or Charles II, oMG.
24.5 grams.
Thick and solid, with bold cross and oMG, most of shield, but with lots of flatness and a touch of corrosion, small spot of encrustation on edge, no toning.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 324 |
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Mexico, cob 1 real, (16)54(P), rare.
S-M19; KM-28; CT-1016.
2.8 grams.
Crude flan but with full and clear 54 of date, good full cross, much flatness but no corrosion, nicely toned.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 325 |
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Mexico, cob 1 real, (16)77(G), very rare.
S-M20.
3.5 grams.
Bold full 677 of date, oM mintmark, nearly full cross, some flatness but no corrosion, nicely toned.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 326 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, (1651-2)E.
S-P36; KM-12b.
2.7 grams.
Choice full cross, nearly full (oversized) shield, attractively toned, no corrosion, scarce.
Estimate: $50-$75. |
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Lot# 327 |
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Complete Potosi cob denomination set of 8, 4, 2, 1, and 1/2 reales (only one ever available from this wreck), as follows: 8R 1679C, 4R 1678E, 2R 1674E, 1R 1664E, and 1/2R 1674.
27.9, 11.6, 7.1, 2.7 and 1.3 grams.
This wreck did not yield many coins, and only one 4R was found, hence this complete denomination set is the only one possible, and it is composed of rather nice specimens too (all attractively toned, some actually overweight): 8R with full cross and pillars, no corrosion; 4R with bold cross and pillars, weak date, minimal corrosion; 2R with nice pillars-and-waves, 2 dates, lightly corroded; 1R with choice pillars-and-waves, some wear but no corrosion; 1/2R with full monogram and cross, clear date, no corrosion.
Estimate: $500-$750. |
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Lot# 328 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1659E.
S-P37a; KM-16; CT-907.
4.5 grams.
Full but partially flat cross and pillars-and-waves, 2 dates, good toning, no corrosion but part of edge bent.
Estimate: $70-$100. |
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Lot# 329 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1672E.
S-P37b; KM-24; CT-599.
4.6 grams.
Broad, thin flan with good full pillars-and-waves, full cross, 2 mintmarks and assayer, nice toning, light corrosion.
Estimate: $70-$100. |
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Lot# 330 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1674E.
S-P37b; KM-24; CT-601.
6.2 grams.
Choice full pillars, full cross (very slightly corroded), 3 dates, 2 assayers, toned.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 331 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1676E.
S-P37b; KM-24; CT-603.
4.7 grams.
Nice full cross, bold full pillars, CAROL(VS) in legend, toned, minor corrosion only.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 332 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1665E.
S-P37a; KM-13; CT-1065.
2.0 grams.
Bold full pillars and full cross (both well-centered), 2 dates, darkly toned, lightly corroded.
Estimate: $50-$75. |
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Lot# 333 |
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Lot of 7 Potosi cob 1R of Philip IV, assayer E (dated 1654, 1655, 1656, 1657, 1663, 1664 and 1665).
S-P37a; KM-13.
2.3 to 3.3 grams each.
Nice specimens, almost all with good crosses and/or pillars, some with multiple dates, attractively toned, only one or two with corrosion, lots of resale potential but several worthy of a fine collection.
Estimate: $250-$375. |
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Lot# 334 |
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Lot of 6 Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1R of Charles II, assayer E (dated 1668, 1670, 1671, 1673, 1674 and 1676).
S-P37b; KM-23.
2.1 to 2.8 grams each.
Good crosses and/or pillars, not much corrosion, all nicely toned, some with multiple dates, one with edge-crack, most of collector quality but also good for jewelry.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 335 |
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Lot of 3 Potosi, Bolivia, small cobs (two 1R and one 1/2R), dates not visible.
3.4, 2.8 and 0.6 grams each.
Three decent coins (light corrosion if any, attractively toned, generally good crosses), just without 100% clear dates (all partial), the 1/2R rare from this wreck.
Estimate: $50-$75. |
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Lot# 336 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, 1682, rare from this wreck.
S-P39; KM-22; CT-833.
1.9 grams.
Like most wrecks, this one did not yield very many 1/2R, which generally stayed on land for local commerce. This one shows a bold date and most of monogram, full cross, light corrosion and wear but also nicely toned.
Estimate: $50-$75. |
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Lot# 337 |
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Bogota, Colombia, cob 1/2 real, Philip IV?, partial date 16(??) to right of monogram, rare.
1.4 grams.
Nearly full monogram (P and S touching) with what appears to be a vertical 16(??) date to right (like on the higher denominations in the 1650s), most of cross (properly placed lions and castles, which is unusual for this mint), tiny letters in legend, minor corrosion but nice toning.
Estimate: $200-$300. |
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Lot# 338 |
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Segovia, Spain, milled 1 real, 1652BR, holed.
KM-92; CT-1084.
2.3 grams.
Seventeenth-century jewelry! Clearly worn in its own time, with crude hole in crown above full shield, fortunately just outside the date above the cross on the other side, lightly corroded all over but deeply toned.
Estimate: $50-$75. |
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Lot# 339 |
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Lot of 7 miscellaneous silver cobs and fragments, various mints and periods.
1.2 to 7.1 grams per coin, 30.6 grams total.
Some of these are cut down, others just corroded, at least one with visible date, mostly nicely toned, great lot for study.
Estimate: $50-$75. |
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Lot# 340 |
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Lot of 9 Spanish copper coins, most with countermarks (1600s).
1.8 to 6.4 grams each, 35.6 grams total.
The typical "pennies" of their time, ranging from Philip II to Philip IV, denominations of 4, 8 and 16 maravedis, the majority with revaluation countermarks from the early to mid-1600s (some dates visible), mostly corroded but with at least some diagnostic detail on each one, good for study.
Estimate: $175-$250. |
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Lot# 341 |
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Lot of 9 Spanish countermarked copper coins (1600s).
1.8 to 6.6 grams each, 31.2 grams total.
The typical "pennies" of their time, the host coins ranging from Philip II to Philip IV, denominations of 4 and 8 maravedis, all with revaluation countermarks from the early to mid-1600s (some dates visible), mostly corroded but with at least some diagnostic detail on each one, good for study.
Estimate: $175-$250. |
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Consolacion, sunk in 1681 off Ecuador
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Lot# 342 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1656E, PH at top.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-440.
20.3 grams.
Full pillars and crown, bold waves, full cross, 2 dates, moderate corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090234.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 343 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1660E.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-448.
20.9 grams.
Good full cross and pillars despite moderate corrosion, hint of doubling, edge-split, parts of 3 dates.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090278.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 344 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1661E.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-450.
20.9 grams.
Bold full pillars-and-waves, full cross, 3 clear dates and 2 assayers, moderately corroded.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090236.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 345 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1662E.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-451.
20.2 grams.
Full but partially flat cross with bold date and assayer and mintmark, bold but doubled pillars with 2 bold mintmarks, corroded and split twice in edge.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090290.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 346 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1662E.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-451.
23.3 grams.
Choice full pillars-and-waves with full second date in legend, corroded cross.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090291.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 347 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1664E.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-453.
16.5 grams.
Very full and bold PHILIPPVS IIII in legend to right of full cross, particularly bold waves with POTOSI in legend on that side, 3 assayers, thin from corrosion but still well detailed.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090338.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 348 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1665E.
S-P37a; KM-21; CT-454.
19.4 grams.
Bold full pillars-and-waves, full cross, 2 dates and assayers, 3 mintmarks, corroded but well detailed.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090233.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 349 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1668E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-343.
18.7 grams.
Good full cross, full pillars, 2 assayers and 3 mintmarks, worn and corroded.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090254.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 350 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1673E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-348.
19.7 grams.
Bold but slightly doubled cross with exceptional castles, full pillars, typically corroded.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090257.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 351 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1673E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-348.
19.1 grams.
Bold ANO (1)673 in legend, crude inner details (cross still decent), partially corroded, edge-split.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090296.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 352 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1675E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-350.
17.1 grams.
Bold but doubled pillars-and-waves, full but off-center and corroded cross, edge-split.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090258.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 353 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1675E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-350.
18.2 grams.
Well-detailed pillars side with full 1675 date in legend, nearly full cross with third date below, typically corroded.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090259.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 354 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1675E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-350.
19.2 grams.
Full cross and pillars-and-waves but corroded all over and thin around the edge, 2-1/2 dates visible.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090260.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 355 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1675E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-350.
19.6 grams.
Good full cross and pillars-and-waves, 2 clear dates and mintmarks, corroded as usual.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090261.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 356 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1676E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-351.
18.7 grams.
Full cross, bold date above full waves, 2 mintmarks and 3 assayers, edge-crack, thin and worn from corrosion.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 357 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1676E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-351.
15.8 grams.
Full but off-center cross and pillars-and-waves, peripheral flatness, thin from corrosion.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 358 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1676E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-351.
18.8 grams.
Bold full pillars-and-waves, bold cross with particularly well-detailed lions, 2 assayers and mintmarks, typical corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090263.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 359 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1677E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-352.
19.8 grams.
Two dates and mintmarks and assayers, good full cross and pillars, bold waves, light corrosion only.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090232.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 360 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1677E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-352.
19.6 grams.
Three dates and mintmarks, full cross and pillars, moderate corrosion, oblong flan.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090241.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 361 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1677E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-352.
17.9 grams.
Small flan (from corrosion), with 2 dates, 3 mintmarks, most of cross and pillars but much flatness.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090243.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 362 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1677E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-352.
16.0 grams.
Two dates (bold 67 in legend), CARO(LVS), denomination 8, the cross and pillars technically full but crude from corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090265.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 363 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1677E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-352.
18.4 grams.
Full but doubled 1677 in legend, full cross with 77 below, also full pillars, 2 mintmarks and assayers, thin from corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090287.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 364 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1677E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-352.
20.7 grams.
Great full cross and very bold full pillars-and-waves, 2 dates and assayers, 3 mintmarks, small from peripheral corrosion but surfaces better than most.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090294.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 365 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1677E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-352.
19.1 grams.
Bold full pillars-and-waves, full cross, 2 bold mintmarks, parts of 3 dates, some pitting from corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090297.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 366 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1677E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-352.
18.3 grams.
Broad flan with bold full cross and pillars and especially bold waves, 3 dates, edge-split, typically corroded.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090298.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 367 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1678E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-354.
17.7 grams.
Full cross above clear date, one full pillar with second date and bold denomination, darkly toned and more worn (from corrosion) than most.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 368 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1678E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-354.
20.5 grams.
Bold full pillars, corroded cross, 3 assayers.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090271.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 369 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1678E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-354.
18.5 grams.
Full pillars and cross with especially well-detailed castles and one lion, light corrosion only.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090272.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 370 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1678E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-354.
18.6 grams.
Full but doubled pillars-and-waves, full but off-center cross, corroded.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090285.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 371 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1678E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-354.
19.1 grams.
Full pillars and cross, corroded all over, edge-split.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090286.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 372 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1678E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-354.
19.4 grams.
Off-center strike with bold full pillars-and-waves, slightly doubled cross, ( C) AROLVS in legend, 2 dates, 3 assayers, less corrosion than most.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090289.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 373 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1678E.
S-P37b; KM-26; CT-354.
19.5 grams.
Rather large edge-crack, bold full waves, good cross, 2 dates, much flatness but not a lot of corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090295.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 374 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679C.
S-P38; KM-26; CT-357.
21.2 grams.
Very nice and full pillars-and-waves (well centered), off-center cross, 2 dates and 3 assayers, some corrosion.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 375 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679C.
S-P38; KM-26; CT-357.
22.2 grams.
Broad, barrel-shaped flan with full cross, full but slightly doubled pillars-and-waves, 2 dates, 3 assayers and mintmarks, hairline edge-split, lightly corroded and toned.
Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 376 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679C.
S-P38; KM-26; CT-357.
20.7 grams.
Full 1679 in legend below full and bold waves, full but weak cross, 2 assayers, corroded and edge a bit crude.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090230.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 377 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679C.
S-P38; KM-26; CT-357.
20.0 grams.
Curiously large edge-crack, bold pillars with date and assayer, decent cross with bold P, some corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090238.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 378 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679C.
S-P38; KM-26; CT-357.
21.2 grams.
Bold pillars-side details including 2 dates, nearly full cross, lightly corroded and with edge-crack.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090239.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 379 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679C.
S-P38; KM-26; CT-357.
19.7 grams.
Full but corroded pillars-and-waves, slightly off-center cross with full and well-detailed crown above.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090246.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 380 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679C.
S-P38; KM-26; CT-357.
17.6 grams.
Nice full cross, bold but doubled pillars-and-waves with full crown, 2 dates, king's ordinal II in legend, thin from corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090277.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 381 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679C.
S-P38; KM-26; CT-357.
22.1 grams.
Bold waves below corroded pillars, good full cross, 2 bold assayers.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090280.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 382 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679C.
S-P38; KM-26; CT-357.
17.7 grams.
Bold full pillars-and-waves and cross but both doubled, 3 assayers, small diameter from corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090283.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 383 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679C.
S-P38; KM-26; CT-357.
21.9 grams.
Full pillars and bold waves with 2 dates and assayers on that side, decent full cross, some flatness and corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090288.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 384 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679C.
S-P38; KM-26; CT-357.
14.8 grams.
Very thin from corrosion but with bold assayer and clear date, doubled pillars, two small edge-splits.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 385 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679V.
S-P39; KM-26; CT-359.
20.4 grams.
Good full cross with bold date below, full but doubled pillars, corroded all over.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090231.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 386 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679V.
S-P39; KM-26; CT-359.
19.2 grams.
Good full cross, full but doubled pillars, typically corroded, one edge-split.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090274.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 387 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679V.
S-P39; KM-26; CT-359.
20.2 grams.
Broad, roundish flan with bold full pillars and cross, 2 mintmarks, thin from corrosion, toned on fields.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090275.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 388 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679V.
S-P39; KM-26; CT-359.
20.3 grams.
Good full cross, full but pitted pillars, 2 dates and assayers.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090276.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 389 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679V.
S-P39; KM-26; CT-359.
19.2 grams.
Very bold full pillars-and-waves, good full cross, edges thin from corrosion, 2 dates, 3 assayers.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090281.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 390 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679V.
S-P39; KM-26; CT-359.
19.1 grams.
Full waves and one full pillar, crude but full cross, 3 dates, corroded all over.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090282.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 391 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679V.
S-P39; KM-26; CT-359.
21.3 grams.
Bold full pillars-and-waves, full but off-center cross (also a bit doubled), not so corroded as most.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090293.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 392 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1679V.
S-P39; KM-26; CT-359.
21.1 grams.
Broad flan with full but doubled pillars-and-waves, full but off-center cross, corroded as usual.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090299.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 393 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1680V.
S-P39; KM-26; CT-361.
17.7 grams.
Thin from corrosion but with clear CAROL(VS) and 3 dates, full pillars-and-waves and cross, nicely toned.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 394 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1680V.
S-P39; KM-26; CT-361.
18.2 grams.
Barrel-shaped flan with full CAROLV(S), exceptional waves, 2 dates, 3 mintmarks, thin from corrosion all over.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 395 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1680V.
S-P39; KM-26; CT-361.
20.2 grams.
Nice full pillars-and-waves, bold full cross, 2 dates and mintmarks and assayers, some corrosion but good contrast from toning.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090235.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 396 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1680V.
S-P39; KM-26; CT-361.
20.0 grams.
Nice, full and well-centered pillars-and-waves with well-detailed crown at top, full but off-center and corroded cross.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090245.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 397 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1680V.
S-P39; KM-26; CT-361.
18.4 grams.
Good full pillars-and-waves, full but doubled and off-center cross, corroded but good contrast, one edge-split.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090279.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 398 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1680V.
S-P39; KM-26; CT-361.
20.5 grams.
Nice and well-centered pillars-and-waves, good but off-center cross, 2 dates and mintmarks, typically corroded.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090284.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 399 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1680V.
S-P39; KM-26; CT-361.
20.6 grams.
Full cross, bold waves with 2 dates on that side, full PERV in legend, much flatness and minor pitting.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090292.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 400 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1680V.
S-P39; KM-26; CT-361.
20.1 grams.
Broad flan with nice full crown, pillars and waves, good full cross, 2 dates and assayers, some flat spots and corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090340.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 401 |
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Clump of 7 Potosi, Bolivia, silver cobs (two 8R and five 1R), all well preserved.
57.9 grams.
Tight, clean stack with a 1R on the bottom topped by two 8R and then four more 1R on top, each coin nicely toned and well detailed despite light to moderate corrosion, very solid and attractive.
With certificate.
Estimate: $350-$500. |
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Lot# 402 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1663E.
S-P37a; KM-18; CT-755.
9.3 grams.
Heavily corroded but with clear date below full cross, roundish flan.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 403 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1663E.
S-P37a; KM-18; CT-755.
7.4 grams.
Very thin from corrosion but with full cross and pillars-and-waves, 2-1/2 dates.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090303.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 404 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1675E.
S-P37b; KM-25; CT-500.
4.5 grams.
Full cross, but edges and pillars side heavily corroded, good toning.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 405 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1677E.
S-P37b; KM-25; CT-502.
11.7 grams.
Bold waves and cross, 2 bold dates plus part of another, some flatness but not much corrosion, nicely toned.
Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 406 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1677E.
S-P37b; KM-25; CT-502.
8.2 grams.
Choice full pillars-and-waves, full cross, 3 assayers, but thin from corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090309.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 407 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1677E.
S-P37b; KM-25; CT-502.
9.4 grams.
Nice details on both sides (full cross and pillars-and-waves) despite usual corrosion and large edge-crack, 2 dates.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090308.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 408 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1678E.
S-P37b; KM-25; CT-503.
7.7 grams.
Corroded and mostly flat but with bold second date in legend, bold waves, decent but off-center cross.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 409 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1678E.
S-P37b; KM-25; CT-503.
6.9 grams.
Full pillars with bold date, messy cross due to heavy corrosion.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 410 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1678E.
S-P37b; KM-25; CT-503.
4.2 grams.
Very thin from corrosion but with bold full pillars and 2 dates.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 411 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1678E.
S-P37b; KM-25; CT-503.
7.9 grams.
Lot of nice detail (full cross and pillars-and-waves, 2 dates) despite thinning from corrosion, broad flan with crude edge.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090306.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 412 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1678E.
S-P37b; KM-25; CT-503.
8.2 grams.
Good centers (bold pillars, 2 dates) but flat peripheries, some corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090302.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 413 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1679C.
S-P38; KM-25; CT-505.
8.9 grams.
Well detailed on both sides (full cross and pillars, 2 dates and mintmarks and assayers), toned, lightly corroded all over.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090310.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 414 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1679C.
S-P38; KM-25; CT-505.
8.7 grams.
Full but off-center pillars, full but doubled cross, 2 assayers, pitted from corrosion.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 415 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1679C.
S-P38; KM-25; CT-505.
7.1 grams.
Two dates, but otherwise mostly flat (weak strike) and thin (corroded).
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 416 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1679C.
S-P38; KM-25; CT-505.
7.1 grams.
Bold pillars and cross, 2 dates, splits in edge, somewhat smooth from corrosion wear.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090301.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 417 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1679V.
S-P39; KM-25; CT-506.
13.4 grams.
Two bold dates, choice lion and castle (one of each), some peripheral pitting and flatness but much more solid than usual.
Pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection.
Estimate: $150-$225. |
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Lot# 418 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1679V.
S-P39; KM-25; CT-506.
10.9 grams.
Two dates, bold waves, strip of central flatness, some corrosion.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 419 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1679V.
S-P39; KM-25; CT-506.
8.6 grams.
Mostly corroded and flat but with full cross at least, toned.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 420 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1679V.
S-P39; KM-25; CT-506.
10.3 grams.
Bold but off-center details, some corrosion, edge-split.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090305.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 421 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1679V.
S-P39; KM-25; CT-506.
8.0 grams.
Choice full pillars, crude cross due to corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090304.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 422 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1679V.
S-P39; KM-25; CT-506.
9.1 grams.
Full but partially flat pillars and cross, 3 assayers, thin from corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090300.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 423 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1680V.
S-P39; KM-25; CT-507.
6.3 grams.
Broad but (corroded) thin flan with good full cross and pillars, 2 bold dates.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090311.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 424 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1680V.
S-P39; KM-25; CT-507.
7.8 grams.
Small, roundish flan with full cross, bold full pillars, thin from corrosion, 1-1/2 dates and assayers.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090312.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 425 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1680V.
S-P39; KM-25; CT-507.
5.6 grams.
Very thin from corrosion but with clear date and bold pillars, doubled cross.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 426 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 4 reales, 1680V.
S-P39; KM-25; CT-507.
7.7 grams.
Beautifully detailed full pillars side, crude cross due to corrosion, 2 dates and assayers.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090307.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 427 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1659E.
S-P37a; KM-16; CT-907.
1.9 grams.
Choice full pillars-and-waves, crude cross, thin from corrosion, 3 dates, darkly toned.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $90-$135. |
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Lot# 428 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1660E.
S-P37a; KM-16; CT-908.
4.4 grams.
Broad, odd-shaped flan with full cross and pillars, 2 dates, flat peripheries, minimal corrosion, part of edge bent.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090313.
Estimate: $90-$135. |
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Lot# 429 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1664E.
S-P37a; KM-16; CT-912.
3.0 grams.
Full and well-centered pillars (bold waves) and cross on a round but corroded-thin planchet with 2 dates (1664 in legend), edge-split, toned fields.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090318.
Estimate: $90-$135. |
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Lot# 430 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1666E.
S-P37a; KM-16; CT-914.
3.1 grams.
Good full cross, bold second date between pillars, minimal corrosion but slightly crude edge (one split).
With ROBCAR certificate #M090316.
Estimate: $90-$135. |
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Lot# 431 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1668E.
S-P37b; KM-24; CT-595.
4.8 grams.
Full pillars-and-waves with 2 dates on that side, crude cross due to corrosion, nicely toned.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $90-$135. |
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Lot# 432 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1674E, encapsulated ANACS VF-30.
S-P37b; KM-24; CT-601. Good full pillars, full POTOSI in legend, good but off-center cross, solid specimen.
Wreck provenance stated in slab, and pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection.
Estimate: $125-$200. |
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Lot# 433 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1674E.
S-P37b; KM-24; CT-601.
2.9 grams.
Full pillars-and-waves (slightly off-center), good cross (off-center), some wear from corrosion, minor edge-split.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090315.
Estimate: $90-$135. |
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Lot# 434 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1675E.
S-P37b; KM-24; CT-602.
5.4 grams.
Much flatness but bold assayer and 2 bold mintmarks, small edge-split.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $90-$135. |
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Lot# 435 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1676E.
S-P37b; KM-24; CT-603.
3.2 grams.
Bold full pillars with clear date, off-center cross, thin and corroded.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $90-$135. |
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Lot# 436 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1677E.
S-P37b; KM-24; CT-605.
4.7 grams.
Two dates, good cross and pillars despite peripheral flatness and thinning from corrosion, good toning.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $90-$135. |
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Lot# 437 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1678E.
S-P37b; KM-24; CT-606.
2.6 grams.
Nice bold pillars-and-waves, good full cross, bold date and mintmark and assayer, some flat spots and thin from corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090317.
Estimate: $90-$135. |
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Lot# 438 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 2 reales, 1678E.
S-P37b; KM-24; CT-606.
4.2 grams.
Broad flan, and not too corroded but with flat spots that distract from the full cross and pillars (one still bold), parts of 3 dates, 2 assayers and mintmarks, edge-split.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090314.
Estimate: $90-$135. |
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Lot# 439 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1652E transitional Type III, encapsulated ANACS F-15.
S-P37; KM-B13.1; CT-1049. Choice details on pillars side (elegant crown and tops of pillars, denomination I at top and bottom), shield full but weak from flatness and light corrosion.
Wreck provenance stated in slab, and pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection.
Estimate: $100-$150. |
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Lot# 440 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1659E.
S-P37a; KM-13; CT-1059.
2.4 grams.
Bold pillars side with 2 dates, full but corroded cross.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090320.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 441 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1660E.
S-P37a; KM-13; CT-1060.
2.7 grams.
Full cross, good pillars-and-waves, corrosion near edge only.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090335.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 442 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1663E.
S-P37a; KM-13; CT-1063.
2.5 grams.
Bold date and much legend on cross side, pillars side doubled, light corrosion all over.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090319.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 443 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1664E.
S-P37a; KM-13; CT-1064.
2.7 grams.
Oblong flan with good waves, 2 dates on that side, good but off-center cross, light corrosion only.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090332.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 444 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1664E.
S-P37a; KM-13; CT-1064.
2.9 grams.
Nice pillars side with clear date and attractively aligned with a point in the planchet, nearly full cross, some flatness, minimal corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090327.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 445 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1665E.
S-P37a; KM-13; CT-1065.
1.6 grams.
Two dates, one choice pillar and lion and castle, thin and small.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090328.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 446 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1667E.
S-P37a; KM-13; CT-703.
2.9 grams.
Bold 1667 in legend, half of cross, off-center pillars with second date, peripheral flatness but not much corrosion, bluish toning on fields.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090321.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 447 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1667E.
S-P37a; KM-13; CT-703.
2.2 grams.
Full pillars, most of cross, 2 dates and assayers, some corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090333.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 448 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1668E.
S-P37b; KM-23; CT-704.
1.8 grams.
Very thin from corrosion but with good pillars and clear date, toned.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 449 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1668E.
S-P37b; KM-23; CT-704.
1.8 grams.
Small and somewhat lemon-shaped flan with good but off-center cross, bold date above waves, colorful toning.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 450 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1668E.
S-P37b; KM-23; CT-704.
3.2 grams.
Broad flan, bold date between pillars, cross mostly flat.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090324.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 451 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1670E.
S-P37b; KM-23; CT-706.
3.0 grams.
Full waves, 2 dates on that side, full cross with bold E, some corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090330.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 452 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1672E.
S-P37b; KM-23; CT-708.
2.2 grams.
Small, thin flan but with nice full pillars, good but off-center cross, colorful toning.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090334.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 453 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1674E.
S-P37b; KM-23; CT-710.
2.1 grams.
Full pillars with bold date, partially flat cross with CAR(OLVS) in legend.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090323.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 454 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1674E.
S-P37b; KM-23; CT-710.
2.1 grams.
Good full cross, full but corroded pillars with clear date, blue-green toning on fields, light corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090325.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 455 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1674E.
S-P37b; KM-23; CT-710.
2.5 grams.
Uneven strike (much flatness), with nearly full HISPANIA(RVM), clear date and assayer, minimal corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090331.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 456 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1675E.
S-P37b; KM-23; CT-711.
3.2 grams.
Bold date and intact edge but surfaces all worn from corrosion, lightly toned.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 457 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1676E, choice.
S-P37b; KM-23; CT-712.
2.9 grams.
Bold full pillars and date, top half of cross (nice lion), peripheral flatness but no corrosion.
With ROBCAR tag #7104 and pedigreed to our Treasure Auction #4 of November 6, 2008 (lot #436), with original tag, and pedigreed to the Mark Bir collection.
Estimate: $80-$120. |
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Lot# 458 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1676E.
S-P37b; KM-23; CT-712.
3.5 grams.
Full pillars, crude cross (partially flat), 2 dates, bold mintmark.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090326.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 459 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1677E.
S-P37b; KM-23; CT-713.
1.7 grams.
Bold main date (with prominent serifs) above full waves, decent cross with second date below, thin but not corroded, nicely toned.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 460 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1677E.
S-P37b; KM-23; CT-713.
3.2 grams.
Big flan with full pillars, 2 dates and mintmarks and assayers on that side alone, some pitting from corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090322.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 461 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1677E.
S-P37b; KM-23; CT-713.
3.7 grams.
Uneven strike but with 2 clear dates (no serifs), no corrosion.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090329.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 462 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1679C.
S-P38; KM-23; CT-716.
1.0 gram.
Corroded thin but with good cross, toned.
With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $75-$110. |
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Lot# 463 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, 1672, rare denomination from this wreck.
S-P37b; KM-22; CT-825.
0.5 gram.
Clear date, most of cross and monogram, corroded thin but nicely toned.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090337.
Estimate: $50-$75. |
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Lot# 464 |
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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, 167?, rare denomination from this wreck.
KM-22.
1.1 grams.
Good but very off-center cross, corroded monogram, nice toning.
With ROBCAR certificate #M090336.
Estimate: $50-$75. |
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Lot# 465 |
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Mexico City, Mexico, cob 8 reales, Charles II, assayer L.
S-M21; KM-46.
22.4 grams.
Squarish flan with bold assayer L, faint shield and cross, mostly flat and/or worn.
With original certificate from the salvagers.
Estimate: $60-$90. |
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