Hadrian. Aureus. 134-138 AD. Rome. (Ric-II 3). Anv.: HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP. Bare head and bust draped complete to left. Rev.: AEGYPTOS, Egypt reclining left, holding sistrum, left arm resting on a basket around which a snake coils; ibis standing before. Au. 7,08 g. We have not found other similar specimens at auction, we only have as a reference the specimen exhibited at the American Numismatic Society (ANS), which shares the obverse die with the one we offer. Published in Numista #255962 with a rarity grade of 100. Extremely rare and apparently the second known specimen.
New world record of hammer price. Choice VF. Est...7000,00.

Hadrian. Denarius. 117-138 AD. (Ric-II.3 2047). (Bmcre-719). (Rsc-1334). Anv.: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, bare head to righ. Rev.: SALVS AVG, Salus standing to right, feeding out of patera snake coiled around altar. Ag. 3,21 g.

Sharp strike of fine style with hardly any signs of wear. Nice old cabinet tone with blue and brown hues that further accentuate the eye appeal of the piece. Outstanding and rare in this state of preservation. Slabbed by NGC as Ch AU, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5, Fine Style.
New world record of hammer price. Est...600,00.

Chindasvinto (642-653). Tremissis. Córdoba. (Cnv-409). (R. Pliego-539a). Anv.: + D·NCINDSVINTHVSP+. Rev.: + CORDOBAPATR·CIA. Au. 1,43 g. A good sample. Light scratches in the margin. Same obverse die as the specimen of Aureo&Calicó 275 (10/03/2016), lot 16. Rare.
New world record of hammer price. XF. Est...4000,00.

Umayyad Caliphate. temp. Al-Walid I ibn ´Abd al-Malik or Sulayman ibn ´Abd al-Malik. 1/3 Dinar (Tremissis). AH 95-98. Uncertain North African mint. Arab-Byzantine type. (Album-121.1). (ICV-152). (Walker-Arab-Byzantine 177). Anv.: OSЄtЄ ... MAVG NSASC around, IMIC•RA across field. Rev.: IN N σNI MSRC SC FЄR IN, transformed cross on two steps. Au. 1,46 g. Very few specimens known. We have only found one specimen with some similarity and auctioned by Classical Numismatic Group 106 (13/09/2017), lot 934.
New world record of hammer price. Choice VF/XF. Est...3500,00.

The Crown of Aragon. Pedro IV (1336-1387). 1/4 Real d´or. Mallorca. Mint Master: Pere Roig (1343-1348). (Cru C.G-2255d. Var.). (Cru V.S-Unlisted). Anv.: ET : MAIORICARUM : REX (Coat of arms). Rev.: + · P' : DEI : GRAC - IA : ARAGON ' (Coat of arms). Au. 0,96 g. The king's head interrupts the legend. Without lobed frame. Hairlines on reverse. Very rare. Ex Áureo&Calicó, Ramón Llull Collection (26/11/2015), lot 204.
New world record of hammer price. VF. Est...1500,00.

The Crown of Aragon. Peter of Portugal, Count of Barcelona (1464-1466). Dobler. Menorca. Imitating the Majorcan types struck by Juan II (1458-1462). (Acta Numismática-nº43). Anv.: + IOHANES : DEI : GRACIA : REX. Crowned bust facing forward within a lobed frame. In the upper right field it seems to have a mark in the shape of a slightly elongated roundel.. Rev.: + ARAGON(UM nexated) - ET MAIOR. Cross. Bi. 0,98 g. Circular frame on the obverse. The second known example. Of the highest numismatic interest. Menorca, May 15, 1465. Don Pedro of Portugal, at the request of the university of Mahón, granted a license to its syndics and the island of Menorca to mint 2,000 pounds of Doblers. These coins were to be of the same standard and follow similar designs to those issued in Mallorca, for which Don Antonio Solsona was appointed as mint master.
In Acta Numismática 43, the article "És aquest el dobler de Menorca de Pere de Portugal (1464-1466)" details the reasons behind the minting of this coin, entirely unknown until the appearance of the specimen published in that issue.
The reasons highlighted in Acta are as follows:
1.No Dobler with a lobed border is known. Such borders are found only in gold and silver issues, never in billon.
2.All Dobler or Dinero issues from Mallorca from Sancho to Ferdinand the Catholic feature marks on both sides of the bust, referencing the mint masters.
3.The bust on this issue has a somewhat unique style, but the primary difference lies in the art of the legend’s lettering.
4.Most Doblers of Alfonso and John II are common, or scarce in the case of obols; however, the coin presented here was entirely unknown until the publication of its "sister" in Acta Numismática 43.
The specimen offered shares the obverse die and shows a fully legible obverse legend, "+ IOHANES," in contrast to the previously known and published example, which had an incomplete legend. This specimen also appears to have a mark in the upper right field of the obverse, an elongated pellet resembling a "G" and engraved in positive, ruling out a countermark. This makes this second known specimen unpublished as well.
Undoubtedly, this Dobler holds immeasurable value, not only numismatic but also historical, for the Balearic Islands and Catalonia, given that Don Pedro of Portugal (1464-1466) governed both regions.
New world record of hammer price. Almost VF/Choice F. Est...5000,00.

Kingdom of Castille and Leon. Henry IV (1399-1413). 1 real. Toledo. (Bautista-Unlisted). (Imperatrix-E4:9.65 or 66 var). (Abm-Unlisted). Anv.: ✠ ENRICVS : QVARTVS : DEI : GRACIA : REX : CA. Rev.: ✠ ENRICVS ✿ DEI ✿ GRACIA ✿ REX ✿ CASTEL. Ag. 3,28 g. Mark "T" behind the bust and no marks on the reverse. Unpublished and offered at auction for the first time. This piece holds the highest numismatic interest and may generate some controversy, as some authors might classify it as from Tortosa.

Catalan numismatography tends to attribute pieces with the letter “T” on the obverse to the city of Tortosa during the period when Henry IV was claimed as governor of Barcelona between December 1462 and April 1463. There is little actual basis for this hypothesis: first, there is no record that Don Henry minted anything there; second, the Aranda Ordinance prohibited the minting of coins after April 24, 1461, and Tortosa only became loyal to Henry at the beginning of 1463, when minting was already discontinued; and third, everything written on medieval coins is in Latin. Therefore, if they were from Tortosa, they should have been marked with the letter “D” instead of a “T,” as the Latin toponym for that city in Tarragona was “Dertosa,” which is why its inhabitants are still called "Dertosenses" today.
New world record of hammer price. Almost XF. Est...6000,00.

Catholic Kings (1474-1504). 1 maravedi. Burgos. Struck for Santo Domingo. (Cal-60). Anv.: FY coronadas, debajo B entre roeles. + FERNANDVS : ET : hELISAB:. Rev.: F coronada entre armiños- + FERNANDVS : ET : hELISA. Ae. 1,83 g. Very rare.
New world record of hammer price. VF. Est...600,00.

Catholic Kings (1474-1504). 1/2 castellano. Sevilla. (Cal-589). (Tauler-3). (Bautista-2177). Anv.: + (QVOS) : DEVS : CONIVNGIT : hOMO : N. Busts facing and crowned. Rev.: FERDINANDVS x ET : ELISABET : RE. Castles and lions quartered in shield, on the sides S-S. Au. 2,30 g. The crown does not divide the legend. Gorgeous colour. Sharply struck. Very rare, even more in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as MS 63. (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. New world record of hammer price. Est...7000,00.

Catholic Kings (1474-1504). Double excelente. No mint mark. Segovia. (Cal-765). (Tauler-286). Anv.: ✷FERNANDVS : ET : hELISABET : D : G : REX : ET : RE. Rev.: ·SVB : VNBRA : ALARVM : TVARVM : PROT·. Au. 6,95 g. Without mintmark. Star at the beginning of the legend. Attributed to the Segovia mint due to the style. Missing in most of the specialized collections. Extremely rare. Very few known specimens, we have only recovered 3 other specimens auctioned in the last 25 years. Slabbed by PCGS as AU 53. (Top Pop), the finest known in the PCGS census.

Desirable pedigree, From the cover page of the Cabrera Collection, Áureo (19/10/1999), lot 438. From the John Whitney Walter Collection. Ex Coin Galleries Auction, April 2002. Ex Stack's Bowers (8/14/2018), lot 21545.
New world record of hammer price. Est...7500,00.

Charles-Joanna (1504-1555). 1 real. ND. Santo Domingo. S-P. (Sedwick/Rudman-Tipo 1R.9). (Cal-78). (Cy-3060). Anv.: CRAOLVS ET : IHOANA : REX. Rev.: ✠ CAROLAS ✷ ET ✷ IOANA ✷ (REIS) ✷ E. Ag. 3,15 g. Mint mark "S" on the left and "P" on the right, with three stars at the top and one star at the bottom of the pillars.

Very well-centered struck with all details perfectly visible, with only a slight minting void affecting part of the crown and the end of the reverse legend. Dark patina with slight roughness on its surface.

This is an outstanding specimen of one of the most challenging Reales in the entire Spanish colonial series, of which only a few are known, most of them bearing defects or corrosion and rarely available at auction.

This type corresponds to variant 9 from the study by Cori Sedwick and Isaac Rudman on The Silver Coinage of Juana and Charles of Santo Domingo, presented at the latest Convention of Historians and Numismatists held in Santo Domingo in 2023.

Without a doubt, this is a remarkable example, sure to attract considerable attention among collectors of this period.
New world record of hammer price. Almost XF. Est...12000,00.

Philip II (1556-1598). 4 reales. 1596. Segovia. FE interlaced (Juan de Arfe Villafañe). (Cal-550). Ag. 13,70 g. Unique year of this assayer. Very rare. Slabbed by NGC as VF 35.
New world record of hammer price. Est...600,00.

Philip II (1556-1598). 4 reales. ND. Sevilla. (Cal-573). (Jarabo-Sanahuja-A617). Ag. 13,69 g. Shield between S - IIII. Double assayer, squared d on reverse. Original luster. Soft tone. Sharply struck. Gorgeous specimen. Very rare in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as MS 64. (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. New world record of hammer price. Est...2000,00.

Philip II (1556-1598). 4 reales. ND (ca.1578). Toledo. M. (Cal-599). (Jarabo-Sanahuja-A829). Ag. 13,68 g. Mintmark and assayer M/T on the left, value IIII on the right. Different style of the castles and lions. Nice old cabinet tone. Very attractive. Rarely encountered this good struck. Slabbed by NGC as MS 65 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGCand PCGS census.
New world record of hammer price. Est...1500,00.

Philip II (1556-1598). 8 reales. 1597. Segovia. (Cal-718). (Jarabo-Sanahuja-A477). Ag. 27,64 g. OMNIVM type. Aqueduct with two rows of ive arches. Mintmark and value between parsley ornaments. Nice old cabinet tone and attractive iridiscent shades. Superb specimen. Very are, even more in this state of preservation. Encapsulated by NGC as AU 55, in our opinion it should be considered a better grade. Only 2 finer specimen in the NGC and PCGS census.
New world record of hammer price. AU. Est...6000,00.

Philip II (1556-1598). 8 reales. 1596. Sevilla. B. (Cal-741). (Jarabo-Sanahuja-A588). Ag. 27,26 g. Mintmark, value and assayer to left and date to right. Nice old cabinet tone. Rare in this state of preservation. Slabbed by NGC as MS 63 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census.
New world record of hammer price. Est...2500,00.

Philip II (1556-1598). 8 reales. ND (1566-1588). Valladolid. A. (Cal-763). (Jarabo-Sanahuja-A983, Plate coin). Ag. 27,31 g. Mintmark (wavy lines) to left flanking by dots, value 8 in Arabic and assayer A without crossbar to right surmounted by a roundel. Soft and attractive monetary patina. Very rare in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as MS 64. (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC and PCGS census.
New world record of hammer price. Est...6000,00.

Philip II (1556-1598). 4 escudos. 1589. Sevilla. (Cal-891). (Tauler-14). (Cy-4152). Au. 13,45 g. First year of this type. S/IIII/square D to left, 4-digit date to right of the shield. King´s name and ordinal visible. Nearly complete legends. Nice color. Extremely rare, we have not encountered any auctioned specimens in the last 30 years. Slabbed by NGC as AU 50 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC and PCGS census.
New world record of hammer price. Est...8000,00.

Philip II (1556-1598). 4 escudos. 1590/89. Sevilla. (Cal-892). (Tauler-14a). Au. 13,46 g. S / IIII / "squared d" to the left of the shield, date vertically on the right. Clear overdate. Spectacular specimen with all details visible and legends nearly complete. Beautiful color.
We have only found 4 other examples with this overdate auctioned in the last 20 years, and this one is undoubtedly the best preserved of all. Very rare, even more so in this condition.

Slabbed by PCGS as AU 55 (Top Pop), the best-preserved specimen according to the PCGS and NGC censuses.
New world record of hammer price. Est...12000,00.

Philip III (1598-1621). 2 reales. 1612. Toledo. V. (Cal-703). (Jarabo-Sanahuja-B735, Plate coin). Ag. 6,53 g. Mintmark and assayer on the left. The 2 of the date as Z. The reverse legend begins at 3h. The only known?. Slabbed by NGC as MS 62. (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census.
New world record of hammer price. Est...1200,00.

Philip III (1598-1621). 4 reales. 1612. Sevilla. B. (Cal-810). (Jarabo-Sanahuja-B399). Ag. 13,43 g. Mintmark and assayer on the left, value on the right. Full date. It retains some luster. Gorgeous colour. Rare, even more so in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as MS 64. (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. New world record of hammer price. Est...1000,00.

Philip III (1598-1621). 4 reales. 1611. Toledo. C. (Cal-837). (Jarabo-Sanahuja-B632). Ag. 13,55 g. Mintmark and assayer on the left, value on the right. Slabbed by NGC as MS 62. (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. New world record of hammer price. Est...700,00.

Philip IV (1621-1665). 16 maravedis. 1663. Granada. N. (Cal-463). (Jarabo-Sanahuja-M232). Ae. 3,10 g. This mint rarely preserves traces of the original silvering, and even less so in high values (16 Maravedís). Here we present a magnificent example that preserves the original silvering in its entirety; we have not found any other with these characteristics. Very rare.
New world record of hammer price. XF. Est...400,00.

Philip IV (1621-1665). 8 reales. 1629. Potosi. T. (Cal-1454). Ag. 26,87 g. Part of the king's name is visible. The last two digits of the date are very clear. Nice patina with good eye appeal. Slabbed by PCGS as VF 35.

Ex S. P. Rutherford Collection.
New world record of hammer price. Est...800,00.

Philip IV (1621-1665). 8 reales. 1644. Sevilla. R. (Cal-1658). (Jarabo-Sanahuja-C520, Plate coin). Ag. 27,03 g. Mintmark and assayer on the left, value VIII on the right. Full date. 4 window castles. King´s ordinal IIII visible. Patina. Very rare. Ex Aureo&Calico, Velazquez Collection (25/04/2019), lot 418. Ex Aureo (16/12/1998), lot 1371.
New world record of hammer price. VF. Est...600,00.

Philip IV (1621-1665). 4 escudos. 1640. Madrid. B/R. (Cal-Unlisted). (Tauler-Unlisted). (Cy-Unlisted). Anv.: PHILIPPVS IIII (D) G. Rev.: HISPANIARVM (REX). Au. 13,20 g. Unique and of high numismatic interest, this is the first time it has been offered at auction. It is not referenced in the standard catalogs. Assayer B/R on the left, value IIII vertically to the right of the shield. Mintmark not visible due to a flan crack. On the reverse, the date is nearly complete, with the base of the 6 visible and the last two digits very clear, with the 4 rotated. Decorative dots adorn the angles of the cross and the lobed design, a style seen in Madrid half-escudos from 1639 to 1642. Much of the legend is visible, with all "A"s lacking crossbars. The curved stroke on the obverse, next to the crack, indicates it is a rotated "D," common in this issue. Previously mounted in a frame, but with minimal wear or signs of use as jewelry. This is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a unique piece, setting a milestone in the study of Madrid mint half-escudos, as this date was previously unknown. Slabbed by NGC as AU Details, Mount removed.
New world record of hammer price. Est...10000,00.

Philip IV (1621-1665). Catalan Revolt (1640 -1652). 5 sous. 1641. Cervera. (Cal-129). Ag. 5,82 g. Dotted value marks, “V” to the left and “S” to the right of the bust of Louis XIII. Four digit date and full CERVARIA on reverse. Slight patina. Minting some carelessness, normal in these issues. Very rare. Slabbed by NGC as XF Details, Cleaned.
New world record of hammer price. Est...2500,00.

Philip IV (1621-1665). Double Sovereign. 1644. Tournai. (Vti-1562, error foto). (Tauler-1019). (Vanhoudt-637.TO). Au. Attractive specimen with original luster and sharp strike and all details perfectly visible. Some minor marks on the obverse. Rare, even more in this high grade of preservation. Encapsulated by NGC as MS 63 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census.
New world record of hammer price. Est...5000,00.

Charles III The Pretender (1701-1714). 2 reales. 1707. Barcelona. (Cal-27). Ag. Lovely old cabinet tone with underlaaying luster. Excellent eye apeal. Very rare in this state of preservation. Slabbed by NGC as MS 65 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census.
New world record of hammer price. Est...750,00.

Charles III The Pretender (1701-1714). 2 reales. 1712. Barcelona. (Cal-33). Ag. Plenty of original luster. Lightly toned. Magnificent piece. Very rare in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as MS 66. (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. New world record of hammer price. Est...700,00.

Philip V (1700-1746). 2 reales. 1722. Segovia. F. (Cal-956). Ag. Superb specimen, sharply struck with lovely satiny surfaces. Light toned. Truly a magnificent premium Gem example that is far superior than normally encountered for this type. Slabbed by NGC as MS 67 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census.
New world record of hammer price. Est...3000,00.

Philip V (1700-1746). 2 reales. 1724. Sevilla. J. (Cal-982). Ag. Lovely patina with some iridiscent shades. Full luster. Magnificent. Very rare in this state of preservation. Slabbed by NGC as MS 66 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census.
New world record of hammer price. Est...1200,00.

Philip V (1700-1746). 8 reales. 1743. Mexico. MF. (Cal-1463). Ag. 26,97 g. Magnificent specimen. Immaculate surfaces. Lovely old cabinet patina with some iridiscent tones. Excellent eye apeal. Very rare in this condition.
New world record of hammer price. Mint state. Est...6000,00.

Philip V (1700-1746). 8 reales. 1734. Sevilla. PA. (Cal-1627). Ag. 26,91 g. Beautiful tone. Rare. New world record of hammer price. Almost XF/Choice VF. Est...1000,00.

Philip V (1700-1746). 8 escudos. 1747. Mexico. MF. (Cal-2253). (Cal onza-446). Au. 27,07 g. Magnificent specimen from the last year of the reign. Shaply struck, high relief and all details perfectly visible. Only a few fine hairlines and traces of carbon on the obverse. Full luster. Very rare, especially in this exceptional state of preservation.
New world record of hammer price. Almost MS/Mint state. Est...15000,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 2 reales. 1750. Potosi. E/q. (Cal-319). Ag. 6,42 g. Double date. Triple assayer. Rectified assayer mark. All visible data. Beautiful tone. Slabbed by PCGS as XF 40. (Top Pop), the finest known in the PCGS census. New world record of hammer price. Est...500,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 maravedis. 1772. Segovia. (Cal-69). Ae. Some luster. Very rare in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as MS 62 BN. Only 1 finer specimen in the NGC and PCGS census.
New world record of hammer price. Est...1500,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 2 escudos. 1761. Mexico. MM. (Cal-1581). Au. First year of bust. Very rare, with few known examples. Slabbed by PCGS as XF 45 (Top Pop), the best-preserved specimen according to PCGS and NGC records.

Ex Tauler & Fau, Auction Selection 128 (06/07/2023), lot 284.
New world record of hammer price. Est...5000,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 2 escudos. 1761/0. Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino. JV. (Cal-1670). (Restrepo-Unlisted this overdate). Au. 6,69 g. Bust of Ferdinand VI. Without value indication. Clear overdate. Minor nick on the frame. With some original luster remaining. Rare. New world record of hammer price. Almost XF. Est...750,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 4 escudos. 1786/2. Madrid. DV/JD. (Cal-1790 var). Au. 13,49 g. Scarce overdate and rectified assayers. Nice color, toned in the peripheries. Plenty luster. Very rare in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as MS 61 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census.
New world record of hammer price. Est...2000,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 4 escudos. 1786/2. Madrid. DV. (Cal-1791 var). Au. Scarce overdate. Some luster. Slabbed by NGC as AU 55. Only 1 finer specimen in the NGC and PCGS census, corresponding to lot 166 of this auction.
New world record of hammer price. Est...1200,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 4 escudos. 1769. Popayan. J. (Cal-1833). (Restrepo-64-8). Au. Bust of Ferdinand VI. No value indication. Minor marks. Traces of original luster. Rare, especially in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as AU 55, with only 2 finer examples according to NGC and PCGS records, both graded AU 58.
New world record of hammer price. Est...2500,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 4 escudos. 1784. Sevilla. C. (Cal-1895). Au. Nice color. Original luster. Slabbed by NGC as AU 58. (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. New world record of hammer price. Est...1200,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 escudos. 1766. Santiago. J. (Cal-2134). (Cal onza-906). Au. "Rat nose" type. Minor marks. Planchet flaw on reverse. Some luster. Nice color. Very rare. Slabbed by NGC as AU 50 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC and PCGS census.
New world record of hammer price. Est...6000,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 escudos. 1786. Sevilla. C. (Cal-2191). (Cal onza-965). Au. 27,05 g. Interesting coin with not struck edge. Slight rubbing on obverse. Rare.
New world record of hammer price. Almost XF. Est...2500,00.

Charles IV (1788-1808). 2 reales. 1804. Madrid. FA. (Cal-613). Ag. Lovely patina. Original luster. Attractive. Very rare in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as MS 65 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census.
New world record of hammer price. Est...800,00.

Charles IV (1788-1808). 2 reales. 1793. Sevilla. CN. (Cal-714). Ag. Beautiful tone. Original luster. Very rare in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as MS 64. (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. New world record of hammer price. Est...700,00.

Charles IV (1788-1808). 2 escudos. 1806. Mexico. TH. (Cal-1341). Au. 6,74 g. Minor scratches on edge. Rare. New world record of hammer price. Choice VF. Est...600,00.