Luis I (1724). 4 reales. 1725. Lima. M. (Cal-Unlisted). (Bustos-L4R/25). Ag. 12,97 g. With flat peripheries, yet the mintmark, assayer, and denomination remain very clear. The king’s name is not visible, but it can be confidently attributed to Louis I, as 1725 is the year of issue for the Lima mint. We have not seen any other specimen of this date; even Alejandro M. Bustos, in his work Amonedación de Luis Fernando I, lists it as one of the three known types represented not by an original specimen but by an illustrative drawing. Extremely rare with only three known examples, all in private hands. Slabbed by NGC as F 15 (Pop One), the only certified in the NGC and PCGS census. Est...900,00.

Luis I (1724). 8 reales. 1727. Potosi. Y. (Cal-50). (Bustos-P08-27a). Ag. 26,40 g. Triple date, that of the legend with the base of the visible 7 and triple assayer. Variety legend ending HISPA·. Visible the “V” of LVIS and the “R” of the ordinal PR. Nice patina. Bold struck, excellent for this issue. Rare. Slabbed by PCGS as VF 25. Ex S. P. Rutherford Collection. Est...1200,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 1 real. 1750. Lima. R. (Cal-148, Plate coin). Ag. 3,30 g. Double date, the obverse one partially visible. Patina. Rare. Ex Isabel de Trastámara Collection Vol. I (27/05/2014), lot 826. VF. Est...400,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 reales. 1757. Guatemala. J. (Cal-434). Ag. 26,81 g. Lustrous, sharp and clearly high grade with colorful toning, surface hairlines, weak rims with natural flaw a 9 o'clock on shield side. Rare. AU. Est...1500,00.

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.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 reales. 1754. Mexico. MF. (Cal-482). Ag. 26,81 g. Wonderful specimen with original luster and matte reliefs with all details perfectly defined. Soft toning and tiny superficial scratches, but still excellent eye appeal. Fine adjustmen line on the obverse. Rare in this magnificent condition. AU. Est...2000,00.

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 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.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 1/2 escudo. 1757. Madrid. JB. (Cal-561). Au. 1,75 g. Fourth bust. Traces of luster. AU. Est...250,00.

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.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 4 escudos. (1746-53). Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino. S. (Cal-Tipo 117). (Tauler-124 similar). (Restrepo-M96). Au. 13,46 g. A slight deal of dark sediment clings to both sides, contrasting with the medium yellow gold surfaces. No visible date. The shield is bold and well centered enough to allow for a complete mintmark and assayer initial. Round struck. Rare. Slabbed by NGC as AU 53. Est...5000,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 escudos. 1748. Lima. R. (Cal-758). (Tauler-560a). (Cal onza-560). Au. 26,89 g. Superb specimen with lustrous surfaces, deep color and bold strike with all details perfectly defined.

With clear bottom half of second date 48 in legend. Very attractive and rare in this extraordinary state of preservation.

We are sure that this coin will attract the attention of many collectors of this period.

Slabbed by NGC as MS 63, only 1 better preserved specimen according to the NGC census.
Ex Daniel F. Sedwick 32 (03/11/2022), lot 50. This coin is exempt from any export license fee. Est...25000,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 escudos. 1752. Lima. J. (Cal-765). Au. 26,98 g. Minor marks. Traces of luster. Almost XF. Est...3500,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 escudos. 1757. Lima. JM. (Cal-772). (Cal onza-585). Au. 26,97 g. No dot above the assayer’s. Fine hairlines and light contact marks. Original mint luster. Rare. AU. Est...6000,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 escudos. 1758. Lima. JM. (Cal-774). (Cal onza-588). Au. 26,93 g. Planchet flaw within the shield. Rare. Almost XF. Est...3500,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 escudos. 1750. Mexico. MF. (Cal-784). (Cal onza-600). Au. 26,99 g. Nice orange color. Original luster. Minor edge bumps. Rare. Slabbed by NGC as AU Details, Obv spot removed. Est...7000,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 escudos. 1753. Mexico. MF. (Cal-788). (Cal onza-604). Au. 26,96 g. Traces of luster. Rare. Choice VF/Almost XF. Est...5000,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 escudos. 1759. Mexico. MM. (Cal-795). (Cal onza-610). Au. 26,94 g. No denomination indicated. Well struck, featuring an attractive portrait. Light patina. Minor edge knocks. Rare. AU. Est...6000,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 escudos. 1751. Santiago. J. (Cal-824). (Cal onza-644). Au. Excellent specimen, only a slight weakness in the shield, better struck than most specimens. Full luster and lovely color that accentuates its eye appeal.

From the "La Luz", sunk in 1752 off Montevideo, Uruguay. Slabbed by NGC as MS 62. Lote exento de tasas de exportación. Est...7000,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 escudos. 1753. Santiago. J. (Cal-827). (Cal onza-646). Au. 27,01 g. Traces of luster, even more in the reverse. Minor scratches on the legend, caused by an attempt to remove light deposits, of which small remnants still remain. Rare. Choice VF/Almost XF. Est...4000,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 2 reales. 1761. Lima. JM. (Cal-571). Ag. 6,82 g. Sligthly iridiscent tone. Attractive. Rare in this condition. Almost MS/Mint state. Est...2000,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 2 reales. 1784. Madrid. JD. (Cal-634). Ag. 5,67 g. Atractive and lustrous surfaces. Rare in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as MS 61 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC and PCGS census. Est...350,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 2 reales. 1786. Mexico. FM. (Cal-679). Ag. 6,70 g. Lovely old cabinet tone with traces of luster. Scarce in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as AU 58. Est...300,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 4 reales. 1776. Potosi. PR. (Cal-933). Ag. 13,44 g. Sharp and clear struck, inusual for this mint with hardly any circulation marks. Much luster and lovely specimen. Very rare in this condition and date of particular appeal to U.S. collectors. XF/AU. Est...750,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 reales. 1762. Guatemala. P. (Cal-994). Ag. 27,00 g. Bold strike, light rainbow toning over luster, a few old marks plus a dark area where encrustation was scraped away from the rosette below the assayer. XF. Est...1000,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 reales. 1767. Guatemala. P. (Cal-999). Ag. 26,48 g. Lightly toned. Rare. VF. Est...750,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 reales. 1766. Lima. JM. (Cal-1026). Ag. 27,28 g. Variety with dot only over left mintmark. Despite suffering from a few hairlines, this boldly struck example is staring to tone and an excellent eye appeal. Original luster. Rare in this condition. AU. Est...1500,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 reales. 1770. Lima. JM. (Cal-1031). Ag. 26,97 g. Pellet above the two LMA. Beautiful old cabinet tone. Sligthly iridiscent tone. Minimal hairlines. Small planchet flaw on reverse. Very scarce in this grade. XF. Est...800,00.

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.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 reales. 1763. Mexico. MF. (Cal-1086). Ag. Sharply struck. Original luster. Slabbed by NGC as UNC Details, Obv. Cleaned. Est...1200,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 reales. 1764. Mexico. MF. (Cal-1087). Ag. Most of original luster. Scarce in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as MS 61. Est...2000,00.

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.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 reales. 1771. Mexico. FM. (Cal-1103). Ag. Very attractive with almost full luster. Scarce in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as UNC Details, Obv. cleaned. Est...1500,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 reales. 1788. Mexico. FM. (Cal-1131). Ag. 27,08 g. Nice patina with traces of luster. Scarce in this grade. AU. Est...300,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 reales. 1770. Potosi. JR. (Cal-1168). Ag. 26,87 g. Traces of luster. Slight and nice toned. Very scarce in this condition. AU/XF. Est...3000,00.

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.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 reales. 1780. Potosi. PR. (Cal-1178). Ag. 26,93 g. Original luster. Slight golden tone on the peripheries. Very attractive. AU/Almost MS. Est...700,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 reales. 1788. Potosi. PR. (Cal-1195). Ag. 27,07 g. Slightly weak strike on reverse. Soft toning. Full luster. Slight surface oxidation in minor area of the reverse, however, a very nice specimen. Very rare in this state of preservation. Ex Plus Ultra Collection, Soler&Llach (28/10/2021), lot 2169. Mint state/Almost MS. Est...1200,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 1/2 escudo. 1762. Madrid. JP. (Cal-1245). Au. 1,76 g. "Rat nose" type. Original luster and nice color. Slight stains and tiny line on obverse, still an attractive specimen. Rare in this condition. AU. Est...500,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 1 escudo. 1784. Madrid. JD. (Cal-1364). Au. 3,35 g. Beautiful color with a more reddish tone on the reverse. Full original luster. Very rare in this state of preservation. Mint state. Est...1200,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 1 escudo. 1767. Popayan. (Cal-1412). (Restrepo-48-8). Au. 3,37 g. Bust of Ferdinand VI. No denomination indicated. Superb strike with all details perfectly preserved. Only a few slight marks that do not detract from its excellent visual appeal. Full original luster. Rare, especially in this state of preservation. Mint state. Est...2500,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 2 escudos. 1788. Madrid. M. (Cal-1578). Au. 6,77 g. Traces of luster. Almost XF. Est...700,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 2 escudos. 1785. Popayan. SF. (Cal-1649). (Restrepo-62-28). Au. 6,77 g. Original luster. Rare in this state of preservation. AU. Est...1000,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 2 escudos. 1786. Popayan. SF. (Cal-1651). (Restrepo-62-30). Au. 6,73 g. Some luster. Scarce, even more in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as AU Details, Rev. Damage. Ex Joaquín Trigo Collection. Est...900,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 4 escudos. 1788. Madrid. M. (Cal-1795). Au. 13,48 g. Minor edge knock. Traces of luster. Choice VF/Almost XF. Est...1200,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 4 escudos. 1774. Sevilla. CF. (Cal-1886 var). Au. 13,51 g. Dot between the assayers. Planchet flaws on the obverse and a few hairlines. Rare. Ex Caballero de las Yndias, Áureo & Calicó (21-22 October 2009), lot 2110. Choice VF/Almost XF. Est...1500,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 escudos. 1776. Madrid. PJ. (Cal-1962). (Cal onza-727). Au. 27,03 g. Traces of luster. Rare. Almost XF/XF. Est...3000,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 escudos. 1763. Mexico. MM. (Cal-1982). (Cal onza-745). Au. 27,01 g. "Rat nose" type. Lovely color and full luster. Faint scratches on the reverse and minor weakness on the shield. Rare, even more in this desirable high grade. Slabbed by NGC as AU 58. Only 2 finer specimens in the NGC census. Est...10000,00.