2 escudos 1749 Madrid!!
Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 2 escudos. 1749. Madrid. JB. (Cal-648). . 6,67 g. Unique bust type used exclusively at this mint for the 2, 4, and 8 escudos. The only year for this denomination and mint. Obverse slightly rubbed and a small nick on the edge. Light traces of original luster. Very rare, with few known examples. VF. Est...1800,00.
La Luz - AU Details
Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 escudos. 1751. Santiago. J. (Cal-824). (Cal onza-644). . Delicate cleaning, otherwise nice color. Minor planchet flaw on reverse. Slabbed by NGC as AU Details, Cleaned. Special label "Shipwreck Certification" from La Luz, sunk in 1752 off Montevideo, Uruguay. Est...3500,00.
HIAPSN - Ex Rutherford
Charles III (1759-1788). 8 reales. 1771. Lima. JM. (Cal-1033). (Yonaka-L8-71C). . Variety without dot on right mintmark and "HIAPSN" error in legend. This rare issue with a curiously blundered legend is considered one of the key variants of the Peruvian "Pillar" Dollar series. Various graffiti were etched throughout the fields but will do little to discourage the many collectors seeking this highly desirable variety. Slabbed by PCGS as Genuine Graffiti-XF Detail.
Ex the S.P. Rutherford Collection. Est...2500,00.
PCGS - XF 45 Top Pop!!
Charles III (1759-1788). 2 escudos. 1761. Mexico. MM. (Cal-1581). . 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. Est...5000,00.
Rare overdate
Charles III (1759-1788). 2 escudos. 1761/0. Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino. JV. (Cal-1670). (Restrepo-Unlisted this overdate). . 6,69 g. Bust of Ferdinand VI. Without value indication. Clear overdate. Minor nick on the frame. With some original luster remaining. Rare. Almost XF. Est...750,00.
"Rat nose" type
Charles III (1759-1788). 2 escudos. 1763. Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino. JV. (Cal-1674). (Restrepo-60-4). . 6,76 g. "Rat nose" type. Minimal hairlines and some scratches behind the bust. Knock in graphite. Nice color. Original luster. Lovely and very good specimen in spite of the defects. Very rare, especially in this state of preservation. AU. Est...2000,00.
NGC - MS 61 Top Pop!!
Charles III (1759-1788). 4 escudos. 1786/2. Madrid. DV/JD. (Cal-1790 var). . 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. Est...2000,00.
NGC - AU 55
Charles III (1759-1788). 4 escudos. 1769. Popayan. J. (Cal-1833). (Restrepo-64-8). . 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. Est...2500,00.
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