Hispanic-Carthaginian Coinage. Shekel. 235-220 BC. (Abh-482). (Acip-543). (MIB-8/28b). Anv.: Diademed male head left (Hasdrubal ?). Rev.: Prow of ship with shield, dolphin to the right below. Ag. 7,19 g.

Attractive old cabinet tone. Minor marks. Very rare and exceptional in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as Ch XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 2/5, Smoothing.

Although many Carthaginian coins from Hispania depict human figures rather than deities, it is not certain whom they represent. However, this portrait is likely inspired by King Hiero II of Syracuse or a member of his family. Hiero II initially supported Carthage but later allied himself with Rome. After his death in 215 BC, his grandson Hieronymus ascended the throne. Hieronymus again sided with Carthage, ruled for barely more than a year, and was assassinated. His coins depict a youthful portrait very similar to the one on this Carthaginian piece.
The reverse of the coin symbolizes military power: it features two shields over a richly decorated galley. Some researchers suggest that the portrait could be that of Hasdrubal, the Carthaginian leader in Hispania who ruled until his assassination in 221 BC. Although there is no conclusive evidence, this hypothesis adds an interesting nuance to the possible interpretation of this coin. Est...4000,00.

Julius Caesar. Denarius. 54-51 BC. Galia. (Ffc-50). (Craw-443/1). (Cal-640). Anv.: Elephant right, trampling on serpent, CAESAR in exergue. Rev.: Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest’s hat. Ag. 3,95 g. Especially well-centered strike for this issue. Nice old cabinet tone with a soft bluish hue on the obverse, which enhances its eye appeal. A magnificent and rare specimen in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as Ch XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5. Ex Jesus Vico (11/15/2012), lot 2113. Est...2500,00.

Philip II (1556-1598). 2 escudos. ND (1566-1587). Sevilla. (Cal-827). (Tauler-30). Au. 6,70 g. Square S/d to the left, value II to the right. No king’s ordinal in the legend. Shield and crown fully complete. Lovely color. Rare. Slabbed by NGC as AU 55. Ex Caballero de las Yndias, Áureo&Calicó (June 3, 2009), lot 1120, retains the auction lot-tag. Est...3000,00.

Philip V (1700-1746). 8 reales. 1709. Potosi. Y. (Cal-1481). (Lazaro-250, R3, same dies). Ag. 27,50 g. "Royal" type, (Galano). With three complete dates and relatively minor die shift, this piece makes a great representative of this presentation issue.Nice toned. Between 4 and 6 known examples. Very rare. Slabbed by PCGS as VF Details, Holed. Ex S. P. Rutherford Collection. This coin is exempt from any export license fee. Est...5000,00.

Philip V (1700-1746). 8 reales. 1729. Potosi. M. (Cal-1498). (Lazaro-276, R3). Ag. 26,95 g. "Royal" type, (Galano). Perfectly round and boldly detailed, this makes a lovely representative of the date. All central devices feature prominently, along with a clear peripheral date. The noted plug is well-disguised but can be found at 4 o'clock. Between 4 and 6 known examples. Very rare. Slabbed by PCGS as VF Details, Plugged. Ex S. P. Rutherford Collection. This coin is exempt from any export license fee. Est...5000,00.

Philip V (1700-1746). 2 escudos. 1740/39. Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino. M. (Cal-1958). (Tauler-301a, Plate coin). (Restrepo-M80-12). Au. 6,74 g.
Full date, a bit weak in the middle but with bold 0/9 at end, good but double-struck full cross, choice full shield with bold F to left and weak M to right. Large flan. Nice color.

This same specimen is referenced by Rafael Tauler Fesser in his excellent catalog Oro Macuquino. Very rare.

Slabbed by PCGS as AU 55 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC and PCGS census.

Ex UBS Auction 43 (17/9/97), lot 2151. Ex Daniel F. Sedwick 10 (25-26/10/2011), lot 79 (retains the auction lot-tag; Ex S. P. Rutherford Collection. This coin is exempt from any export license fee. Est...4000,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 2 escudos. 1747. Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino. (S). (Cal-665). (Tauler-307, Plate coin). (Restrepo-M94-2). Au. 6,65 g. Full date. Lions and castles. Small and thick flan.

This same specimen is referenced by Rafael Tauler Fesser in his excellent catalog Oro Macuquino. Very rare, few known specimens.

Slabbed by NGC as AU Details, Rev Rim Damage. Ex Daniel F. Sedwick, 15 (01/05/2014), lot 54. Est...4000,00.

Philip II (1556-1598). 2 escudos. ND (1566-1576). Toledo. M. (Cal-862 var). Au. 6,73 g. T/M to the left, value with two dots to the right. No roundel above the mintmark. Flanders and Tyrol arms exchanged. Nice color. Rare in this preservation. Slabbed by PCGS as AU 55 (Top Pop), the finest known in the PCGS census. Est...3000,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 reales. 1768. Mexico. MF. (Cal-1094). Ag. Nice, full luster. Very attractive with a well defined strike. Rare in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as MS 62 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC and PCGS census, tied with 6 others specimens. Est...3000,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 reales. 1828. Manila. (Cal-1303). (Km-24). Ag. Issued by decree of 13 October 1828. Type I Manila countermark (Spanish Philippines), with serrated borders and reverse legend; dies prepared by Don Benito de los Reyes, on a Peruvian 8 reales minted in Lima in 1827-JM. Very rare. Slabbed by PCGS as F 15, C/S on Peru 8R. Est...4000,00.

Elizabeth II (1833-1868). 4 pesos. 1862. Manila. Philippines. (Cal-854). Au. A great example from this first year of issue, the present specimen glistens with immense luster. Meanwhile, the surfaces, despite some minor striking weakness, wholesomely stand wholly without issue. As such, a great opportunity for the enthusiast of the series. Slabbed by NGC as MS 61. Est...2000,00.

Charles II (1665-1700). 2 escudos. (1686-1687). Madrid. M. (Cal-Tipo). (Tauler-191 similar). Au. 6,62 g. Date not visible. Lions and castles. Without escutcheon of Portugal. Part of the king´s name visible. Nice color. Very rare. Slabbed by PCGS as AU 58. (Top Pop), the finest known in the PCGS census. Est...2000,00.

Elizabeth II (1833-1868). 20 reales. 1834. Madrid. NC. (Cal-578). Ag. Obverse legend ending in DIOS. Nice patina with light iridescent tones. Original luster. Very rare, even more this magnificent state of preservation. Slabbed by PCGS as AU 58 (Top Pop), the finest known in the PCGS census. Est...3000,00.

Elizabeth II (1833-1868). 20 centavos. 1864. Manila. Philippines. (Cal-657). Ag. Nice old cabinet tone with golden shades. Very rare in this grade and lovely specimen for this series. Slabbed by NGC as AU 58 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census, tied with other five specimens. Est...1500,00.

Philip IV (1621-1665). 2 escudos. 1646/5. Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino. R. (Cal-1804 var). (Tauler-152 var). (Restrepo-M50-21). Au. 6,50 g. N/R/(R) to the left, II denomination rotated and flanked by dots. Shield, date, and cross are complete. Very rare overdate. Slabbed by NGC as AU 55. Est...4000,00.

Elizabeth II (1833-1868). 2 maravedis. 1489 (sic). Segovia. (Cal-62). Ae. Error in the date 1489 instead of 1849. Nice color. Original luster. Very rare, even more in this extraordinary state of preservation, probably the best known specimen of this rare error. Slabbed by NGC as MS 64 BN (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census and with an exceptional pedigree.

Ex Áureo Selección (05/03/2003), lot 339; Ex Isabel de Trastámara Collection, Áureo&Calicó (29/10/2015), lot 715. Est...1800,00.

Augustus. Denarius. 19 BC. Colonia Patricia (Córdoba). (Ffc-133). (Ric-Unlisted, similar to I 63a (aureus)). (Bmcre-363). Anv.: CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head of Augustus right. Rev.: IOV. - TON divided by temple of six columns within which Jupiter left. Ag. 3,83 g. Lovely old cabinet tone, darker on the obverse with soft golden hues also present on the reverse. Very well struck and centered. Rare, especially in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5. Ex Aureo&Calicó (30/10/2012), lot 710 "VFC Collection". Est...2500,00.

Philip IV (1621-1665). 8 reales. 1652. Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino. PoRAS. (Cal-1550). (Restrepo-M46.10). Ag. 26,61 g. Featuring fairly bold pillars and a mostly clear date. Very nice old cabinet tone. Double strike on the reverse. Very rare. Slabbed by PCGS as VF 35. Only 1 finer specimen in the PCGS census. Est...3000,00.

Julian II Apostata. 9 Siliqua – 1½ Scripulum. 361-363 AD. Antioch. (Ric-VIII 207). (Depeyrot-17/1). Anv.: IVLIAN VS AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bearded bust right. Rev.: VICTORIA ROMANORVM, Victory, seated right on cuirass, holding stylus and shield inscribed VOT/XX in two lines; shield supported by small genius; ANT. Au. 1,63 g.

Possibly struck as a donative on Julian's arrival in Antioch in the Summer of AD 362.

Some scratches. Very rare. Slabbed by NGC as Ch XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 1/5, Straightened. Est...4000,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 reales. 1750. Potosi. E/q. (Cal-501 var). (Lazaro-312, R4, die-match). Ag. 27,06 g. "Royal" type, (Galano). Typically thick but even flan with very bold and well-centered details nicely set off by contrasting toning, the inevitable hole (in this case to left of cross / right of pillars) plugged with the details recreated on both sides, very clear E/q over-assayer at top right not noted on label and in fact overlooked also by Lázaro. Rare. Slabbed by NGC as XF Details, Plugged. Est...4500,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 reales. 1774. Potosi. JR. (Cal-1170). Ag. Magnificent specimen with all its details perfectly defined. Full luster with a delicate golden shades. Excellent eye appeal. Looks like a proof. Slabbed by NGC as MS 64. FDC. Est...3000,00.

Domitius. Denarius. 82-83 AD. Rome. (Ric-II 1 151). (Bmcre-61). (Rsc-2). Anv.: DOMITIA AVGVSTA IMP DOMIT, draped bust to right. Rev.: CONCORDIA AVGVST, peacock standing to right.. Ag. 3,61 g. Very well-centered struck and nice portrait. Traces of luster. Very rare. Slabbed by NGC as XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5, Brushed. Est...2000,00.

Philip II (1556-1598). 8 reales. 1586. Segovia. (Cal-685). Ag. Aqueduct with 2 rows of 7 arches. Small inner cross. Slight patina. Very rare. Slabbed by NGC as AU 53. Est...2500,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 4 reales. 1819. Caracas. BS. (Cal-1027). Ag. Castle in upper left quadrant. A very rare Royalist issue, even more without hole. Slabbed by NGC as XF Details, Cleaned. Est...2000,00.

Philip I and Joanna (1504-1506). 1 real. 1505. Bruges. (Tauler-32). (Vti-4). (Vanhoudt-197.BG). Anv.: PHS :Z: IOhANNA : DEI : GRA : REX :Z: REGIA. Rev.: CASTELE : LEGOIS :Z: ARChIDUC : AVST :Z: 1505. Ag. 3,40 g. Delicate patina. Attractive. A few specimens known. Slabbed by NGC as AU Details. Environmental damage. Est...3000,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 reales. 1811. Santiago. FJ. (Cal-1404). Ag. Laureate admiral bust. Jacket with buttons. Light gray patina with traces of original luster. Slightly cleaned, still very attractive and rare in this state of preservation. Slabbed by NGC as AU Details, Cleaned. Est...2000,00.

Almoravids. Ali ibn yusuf with heir Tashfin. Dinar. 536 AH. Madinat Fas (Fez). (Vives-1808). (Hazard-378). Au. 4,16 g. Lovely strike with deep color and original luster. Very rare. Slabbed by NGC as MS 63.

The dinar of this year and mint is the only one of the entire Almoravid dynasty that includes the formula "God, help us" in the bismillah, in the midst of a confrontation with radical Almohad insurgents. Est...2000,00.

Philip II (1556-1598). 1 escudo. ND (1566-1576). Toledo. M. (Cal-800). (Tauler-51). Au. 3,33 g. T/M on the left, value on the right. Some luster, and nice color. Very attractive and rare in this grade. Slabbed by PCGS as MS 61 (Top Pop), the finest known in the PCGS census. Est...2000,00.

Philip II (1556-1598). 2 escudos. ND (1566-1587). Sevilla. (Cal-827/828). (Tauler-30/31). Au. 6,69 g. Square D assayer. Rare. Slabbed by NGC as UNC Details, Cleaned. Almost MS. Est...2500,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 reales. 1759. Guatemala. P. (Cal-437). Ag. Some luster. Minor bump above the crown. Toned and excellent eye appeal. Rare. Slabbed by NGC as AU 55, only 3 finer specimen in the NGC and PCGS census. Est...3000,00.

Chile. 1 peso. 1817. Santiago. FJ. (Km-82.2). Ag. Rare in this grade. Wholesome and beautiful example nicely struck details. Only slight wear is seen on the highest elements of design, with nearly all features being retained. Brushes of wholesome toning add a depth of character to the surfaces and add to the appeal. A piece that is sure to capture the attention of any specialist in the series. Slabbed by NGC as AU 55. Est...1500,00.

Theodosius II. Solidus. 441-450 AD. Constantinople. (Ric-X 323). (Depeyrot-84/1). Anv.: D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rev.: IMP XXXXII COS XVII P P, Constantinopolis seated to left, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, foot on prow, shield by throne; star in left field, CONOB in exergue. Au. 4,47 g.

Very well-centered struck on a broad flan. Sharp, clear and lovely eye appeal. Slabbed by NGC as Ch MS, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5. Est...1200,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 reales. 1758. Mexico. MM. (Cal-494). Ag. Soft old cabinet patina, slightly toned on the peripheries. Lustrous surfaces. Planchet flaw on the reverse. Very attractive and rare in this state of preservation. Slabbed by NGC as MS 62. Only 3 finer specimen in the NGC census. Est...3000,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 4 reales. 1815. Madrid. GJ. (Cal-1081). Ag. Nice and slight old cabinet tone. Plenty luster and excellent eye appeal. Very rare in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as MS 64+ (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. Ex Fritz Rudolf Künker (18/06/2012), lote 2484; Ex Triton XIX, Classical Numismatic Group (05/01/2016), lote 826. Est...1200,00.

Portugal. D. Maria II (1834-1853). Peça (6400 reis). 1835. Lisbon. (Gomes-19.02). (Km-407). (Fried-141). Au. Plenty of original luster. Slabbed by NGC as MS 62. Est...2500,00.

Charles-Joanna (1504-1555). 1 escudo. ND (ca. 1550). Sevilla. (Cal-198). (Tauler-23). Anv.: IOANNA ◦ ET ◦ CAROLVS ◦. Rev.: HISPANIORVM ◦ REGES ◦ SICILIAE. Au. 3,36 g. Shield between S and "square D". Full legends. Scarce. Slabbed by NGC as MS 61. XF. Est...2000,00.

Philip IV (1621-1665). Gold Souverain. 1657. Brussels. (Tauler-889). (Vti-1456). (Vanhoudt-638.BS). Au. 5,46 g. Attractive and without signs of wear, with only a slight nick on the reverse. Rare. Slabbed by NGC as AU Details, Rev. damage. Est...2500,00.

Philip V (1700-1746). 1 real. 1715. Mexico. J. (Cal-465). Ag. 3,11 g. "Royal" type, (Galano). Wavy flan and some scratches. Very rare, even more without hole. SLabbed by NGC as VF Details, damaged. VF. Est...2000,00.

Caecilius. Q. Caecilius Metellus Plus Scipio y M. Eppius. Denarius. 47-46 BC. Africa. (Ffc-216). (Craw-461/1). (Cal-291). Anv.: Head of Africa right, wearing elephant's skin, corn stalk and Q. METELL before, plough below, SCIPIO. IMP behind. Rev.: Hercules standing facing, EPPIVS on right, LEG. F.C., (Legatus flandum curavit) on Ieft. Ag. 3,81 g. Lovely specimen very well-centered. Lustrous surfaces with slight orange tone. Sharp and high relief. Rare in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as Ch AU, Strike 4/5, Surface 4/5. Est...800,00.

Nero. Denarius. 51-54 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 79). (Bmcre-93). (Rsc-97). Anv.: NERONI CLAVDIO DRVSO GERM COS DESIGN, bare-headed and draped bust to right. Rev.: EQVESTER OR-DO PRINCIPI IVVENT in four lines on shield, behind which stands a spear. Ag. 3,34 g.

Very well struck, with slightly porous surfaces but all details perfectly defined. Beautiful grey tone. Very scarce. Slabbed by NGC as Ch AU, Strike 5/5, Surface 2/5. Est...2000,00.

Charles IV (1788-1808). 1/2 escudo. 1796. Madrid. MF. (Cal-1075). Au. 1,79 g. Original luster. Very rare, even more in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as MS 62. Only 1 finer specimen in the NGC and PCGS census, certified in MS 62+. Est...1500,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 reales. 1810. Lima. JP. (Cal-1241). Ag. 26,92 g. Indigenous bust. Plenty of original luster. Magnificent piece. Slabbed by NGC as MS 63. Est...2000,00.

Philip II (1556-1598). 8 reales. ND (1586-1589). Potosi. A. (Cal-674). Ag. 27,31 g. P/A to the left, value VIII to the right of the shield. Arms of Flanders and Tyrol transposed. Very well struck, with good eye appeal and part of the legend visible. Beautiful old cabinet tone. Rare in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as XF 45. This coin is exempt from any export license fee. Est...1500,00.

Philip II (1556-1598). 2 escudos. 1594. Sevilla. B. (Cal-850). (Tauler-49). Au. 6,75 g. Mint, denomination, and assayer to the left of the shield; date vertically positioned to the right, with the last digit clearly visible. This is an extremely rare piece: it is the third known example of this date that we have been able to document at auction and the second of this denomination. Slabbed by NGC as VF 35, although the date does not appear on the holder.

For reasons still unknown, the production of precious metals at the Seville mint in 1594 was abnormally low. In silver, only 3,799 kg were struck that year—a figure significantly below the output of the immediately preceding and following years: 113,339 kg in 1591, 96,410 kg in 1592, 101,223 kg in 1593, 193,450 kg in 1595, and 98,176 kg in 1596.

Gold coinage also experienced a sharp drop in 1594: merely 754 kg were minted, compared to 4,083 kg in 1591, 2,645 kg in 1592, 2,940 kg in 1593, 8,132 kg in 1595, and 2,476 kg in 1596.

Gold coins from Seville dated 1594 are exceedingly rare. Tauler only lists a single 2 escudos piece sold by Heritage Auctions in June 2007 (Tauler 049) and a 4 escudos example auctioned by Áureo & Calicó in their 2017 Selección sale. Est...2500,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 reales. 1772. Lima. JM. (Cal-1034). Ag. Dot above the 1st LMA. Nice patina with slight iridiscent tone. Traces of luster. Attractive. Rare in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as AU 58. Ex Stacks&Bowers Galleries, The November 2013 Baltimore Auction, lot 21247. Est...3000,00.

China. Yuan Shih-kai. 10 cents. Year 3 (1914). (Km-Y-326). (L&M-66). Ag. Attractive patina. Slabbed by PCGS as MS 64. Est...2000,00.

Julius Caesar. Denarius. 48-47 BC. Galia. (Ffc-14). (Craw-452/2). (Cal-641). Anv.: Head of Pietas or Venus right, wreathed with oak, X. II. behind. Rev.: CAE - SAR. below trophy of Gallic arms, axe surmounted by an animal’s head on right. Ag. 3,81 g. Well struck, with details clearly defined. Slightly off-center on the reverse. Soft and nice old cabinet tone. Rare in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as AU, Strike 4/5, Surface 4/5. Est...1000,00.

Pupienus. Antoninianus. 238 AD. Rome. (Ric-IV 10b). (Bmcre-87/91). (Rsc-3). Anv.: IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: CARITAS MVTVA AVGG, clasped right hands. Ag. 4,06 g.

Perfectly centered struck on a broad flan. Soft patina with traces of luster. Very nice. Rarely encountered this good struck.
Slabbed by NGC as AU, Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5. Est...800,00.