Auction 172 results

Lot 172 – Philip IV

Philip IV (1621-1665). 8 escudos. 1638/7/6. Segovia. R (Rafael Salván de Aulina). (Cal-1941). (Cal onza–51). (Gutiérrez Delgado-F4.Sg.1637/6). Au. 26,95 g. Three-arched aqueduct arranged vertically above the assayer, to the left; to the right, denomination VIII arranged vertically and flanked by rosettes. Very clear double overdate on the reverse. Magnificent specimen, with intense color, enhanced in some areas by light orange toning and underlying original luster. Virtually immaculate surfaces and perfectly defined reliefs. Extremely rare, we have traced only four other specimens.

This magnificent 8 escudos of 1638, the fifth known specimen and previously unpublished, stands as the most remarkable example of this circumstance: it displays a triple overdate —8 over 7 over 6— clearly visible and somewhat crudely executed. It is the only known triple overdate within the series of 8 escudos struck at the Real Ingenio of Segovia under Philip IV. Almost MS.

Lot 219 – Philip V

Philip V (1700-1746). 8 escudos. 1745. Mexico. MF. (Cal-2250). (Cal onza–443). Au. 26,98 g. Magnificent specimen with full luster and extraordinary eye appeal. Virtually pristine surfaces, with only tiny surface hairlines on the obverse, which do not detract from the coin’s excellent visual impact. Outstanding reverse.

Very rare and highly desirable in this lofty state of preservation; undoubtedly destined to attract considerable interest. Almost MS/Mint state.

Lot 187 – Philip V

Shipwreck coins. Philip V (1700-1746). 8 escudos. 1713. Mexico. J. (Cal-2211). (Tauler–390). (Km-57.1). Au. 27,14g. Magnificent specimen with a bold strike and slight weakness at the peripheries. Deep yellow color and original luster accentuate its splendid eye appeal. All visible data, with full shield and cross. Mintmark oXM and assayer bold strike to the left, and value VIII vertically to the right.

From the wreck of the 1715 Spanish Fleet, sunk off the east coast of Florida.

Slabbed by NGC as MS 63. Special “1715 Fleet Shipwreck Label”. Ex Schulman “Spanish Galleon Treasure” (27-29/11/1972), lot 286. Special auction of the 1715 Fleet.

Lot 181 – Charles II

Charles II (1665-1700). 8 escudos. 1680/78. Sevilla. S. (Cal-1020). (Cal onza–161, Plate coin). (Tauler-161, Plate coin). Au. 26,82 g. Clear overdate. The king’s ordinal visible. Lovely color with traces of luster. Crude strike, as usual, but very complete for the type. Unique known.

Slabbed by NGC as MS 62 “Oro Macuquino Plate” (Top Pop), the finest and only known in the NGC census.

Lot 283 – Charles III

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 escudos. 1761. Mexico. MM. (Cal-1980). (Cal onza–743). Au. 26,95 g. First bust type. Golden Fleece on the chest. Light marks. Light toning and original luster. Very rare, especially in this condition. XF/AU.

Lot 110 – Henry IV

Kingdom of Castille and Leon. Enrique IV (1454-1474). Enrique “de la silla baja”. Sevilla. (Bautista-834). (Imperatrix–E4:3.50). Anv.: + ENRICVS QVARTVS DEI GRACIA REX. Rev.: + ENRICVS REX CASTELLE ET LEGION. Au. Mintmark S above the quartered shield. Circular frames on obverse and reverse. Legends separated by rosettes. Beautiful color and original luster. Very rare, especially in this grade.

Slabbed by PCGS as MS 63 (Top Pop), the finest known in the PCGS census.

Lot 224 – Philip V

Philip V (1700-1746). 8 escudos. 1731. Sevilla. PA. (Cal-2306). (Cal onza–529). Au. Nice color. Extremely rare, very few specimens known. Slabbed by NGC as AU 53 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census.

Lot 183 – Charles II

Charles II (1665-1700). 8 escudos. 1699. Sevilla. M. (Cal-1060). (Cal onza–201). Au. 26,94 g. Variety with “GRAT”in the obverse legend. Without the Portugal escutcheon. No defects, and with perfect edge milling. Attractive color and traces of luster. A wonderful piece of extraordinary eye appeal, rarely to be encountered again on the market in this quality. Very rare, especially in this grade. AU.

Lot 341 – Charles IV

Charles IV (1788-1808). 8 escudos. 1797. Santiago. DA. (Cal-1762). (Cal onza–1161). Au. 26,87 g. Bust of Charles III and king’s ordinal IIII. Tiny hairlines on the obverse and a longitudinal planchet flaw near to the obverse edge and on the shield. Beautiful color and full luster, with virtually pristine surfaces and reliefs showing no signs of wear. Very rare in this grade.

Slabbed by NGC as MS 63 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC and PCGS censuses.

Lot 5 – Greek Coins

Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, “The Great”. Stater. 332-323 BC. Salamis. (Price-3133). Anv.: Head of Athena right, hair in three tight corkscrew curls, upswept at temple, two more curls over left shoulder, wearing pendant earring, double-necklace, and triple-crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, long divergent crest ends, bowl decorated with coiled serpent right. Rev.: AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike standing facing, head left, wreath in outstretched right hand, stylis cradled in left arm; eagle standing left in left field below wing. Au. 8,66 g.

Magnificent specimen, with all details well defined in high relief and of very fine style. Full luster and excellent eye appeal.

Slabbed by NGC as Ch AU, Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5, Fine Style.

Lot 100 – Alfonso VII

Kingdom of Castille and Leon. Alfonso VII (1126-1157). Dinar. 545 AH. Bayassa, Baeza. (Bautista-43). (MMM–A7:91.3). (Vives-1995). Anv.: Central legend: الله /لا اله الا/ محمد رسول الله/ الله ولي الدين/ امنوا – Allah/ There is no God but/ Muhammad (is) the sent one of Allah/ Allah protects (those who) / believe. Outside legend: و من يبتغ غير الاسلام دينا فلن يقبل منه و هو في الاخرة من الخاسرين – And whoever seeks another religion outside of Islam will not be received by him, and (will be) in the next (life) among the unfortunate.. Rev.: Central legend: الامام/ عبد/ الله/ امير المومنين / العباسي – The Imam/ ´Abd / Allah/ Emir of the believers/ The ´Abbasi. Outside legend: بسم الله ضرب هذا الدينار ببياسة عيار قشتلية عام خمسة و اربعين و خمسمائة – In the name of Allah this dinar was minted in Bayassa with the law and mark of Castile in the year five and forty-five hundred. Au. 3,81g. Choice VF.