Results of Auction 157

Lot 730 – Charles III

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 escudos. 1762. Lima. JM. (Cal-1915). (Cal onza–674). Au. 27,00 g. An ever-popular and fleeting bust-type from the Lima mint, one utilized for only two years, this being the final, before the widespread adoption of Charles’s more common and prolific bust that we’d see for the next two decades of his reign. Planchet flaw and minor scratches. Traces of luster. Rare. XF.

Lot 927 – Ferdinand VII

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 reales. 1828. Manila. (Cal-1303). Ag. 26,87 g. Double countermark of Philippines type I, minted on 8 reales of Peru, Lima JM of 1826. Cleaned. Very rare. Choice VF/VF.

Lot 960 – Ferdinand VII

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 escudos. 1810. Lima. JP. (Cal-1755). (Cal onza–1212). Au. 26,87 g. Indigenous bust. Small planchet flaws on obverse. Faint scratches. Original luster. Very scarce. XF.

Lot 274 – Catholic Kings

Catholic Kings (1474-1504). Double excelente. Sevilla. (Cal-721). (Tauler–174). Anv.: + FERNANDVS · ET LISABET · DEI GRACIA · REX ·. Rev.: SVB : VNBRA : LARVN : TVARVN : PRO. Au. 7,06 g. 8-pointed star above, S flanked by 4 dots between the busts. Full legends. Nice specimen. Slabbed by PCGS as AU 55.

Lot 910 – Ferdinand VII

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 reales. 1809. Cataluña (Reus). SF. (Cal-1158). Ag. 26,84 g. Well struck. Planchet defect on edge. Cleaned. Rare. XF/AU.

Lot 944 – Ferdinand VII

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 reales. 1810. Santiago. FJ. (Cal-1403). Ag. 26,64 g. Laureate admiral bust. Jacket without buttons. Lightly toned. Cleaned. Rare. VF.

Lot 445 – Philip IV

Philip IV (1621-1665). 8 reales. 1647. Potosi. T. (Cal-1480). Ag. 27,22 g. Rare. Almost VF.

Lot 831 – Joseph Napoleon

Joseph Napoleon (1808-1814). 5 pesetas. 1813. Barcelona. (Cal-52). Ag. 27,00 g. Soft patina with light iridescent tones. Minor knock on the edge. Rare. Almost XF.