Results of Auction 158

Lot 2165 – Philip II

Philip II (1556-1598). 2 escudos. ND (ca. 1588). Segovia. I. (Cal-826). (Tauler–26). Au. 6,77 g. Assayer and aqueduct on the left, value II surmounted by dots on the right of the shield. Aqueduct also on reverse. Very nice color with luster and immaculate surfaces that accentuate its excellent eye appeal. Very rare and undoubtedly the best known specimen.

Slabbed by NGC as MS 62 (Top Pop), the best preserved specimen in the NGC and PCGS census.

Lot 2063 – Roman Imperial

Antonia. Denarius. 41-45 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 68 (Claudius)). (Bmcre–114). (Rsc-5). Anv.: ANTONIA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right, wearing crown of corn-ears, hair in long plait behind. Rev.: SACERDOS DIVI AVGVSTI, two vertical long torches, lighted and linked by ribbon. Ag. 3,74 g. Delicate patina. Very rare. XF.

Lot 2203 – Philip V

Philip V (1700-1746). 1 escudo. 1714. Mexico. J. (Cal-1739). Au. 3,39 g. All visible data. Shield, crown and cross complete and bold struck. 4-digits date with slight weakness in the last two digits. Lustrous and nice color, with excellent eye appeal. Very rare, even more in this state of preservation.

Slabbed y NGC as MS 64.

Lot 2078 – Roman Imperial

Faustina Junior. Aureus. 147-175 AD. Rome. (Ric-718 (Aurelius)). (Cal–2076). (Ch-220). Anv.: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust to the right. Rev.: TEMPOR FELIC. Faustina standing facing, head left, holding a infant in each arm; two more children standing to her left and right. Au. 7,11g. This coin, part of a series depicting Faustina with numerous children, probably shows only a portion of her offspring, as her biographies show that she had more than six children during her lifetime. The coin is very centered. It has a beautiful orange color with slight traces of luster. The reverse is very common in bronze and silver mintage, but very rare in gold. We have only found three examples at auctions in recent years. Very rare. Almost XF/Choice VF.

Lot 2204 – Philip V

Philip V (1700-1746). 8 escudos. 1710. Sevilla. M. (Cal-2278). (Cal onza–493). Au. 26,78 g. Cross” type. 8-M-S-8. HISPANIARVM (S retrograde). Some areas of weakness. Very rare, few known specimens. Choice VF.

Lot 2076 – Roman Imperial

Hadrian. Denarius. 134-138 AD. Rome. (Ric-306). (Rsc–834). Anv.: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, bare head right. Rev.: HISPANIA, Hispania reclining left, holding branch, resting arm on rock behind; rabbit to right. Ag. 3,52 g. Very well-centered struck. Patina. Scarce. Choice VF.

Lot 2308 – Ferdinand VII

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 escudos. 1810. Santiago. FJ. (Cal-1863). (Cal onza–1346). Au. 26,98 g. Admiral bust. Nice color. Traces of luster. Some scratches. Rare. Almost XF.

Lot 2283 – Ferdinand VII

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 4 reales. 1813. Santiago. FJ. (Cal-1121). Ag. 13,55 g. Bust of Charles IV. Beautiful old cabinet tone. Traces of luster. Rarely encountered this good struck.

Slabbed by NGC as AU 53.