Philip II (1556-1598). 4 escudos. 1591. Madrid. C. (Cal-882). (Tauler-4, Plate coin). (Fried-159). Au. 13,57 g. Type "Ingenio de la Tijera". Only 3 known specimens. Perfect original lustre. Very fine style mintage with a lovely colour. Of the highest rarity and great interesting for the Spanish numismatic history. Superb specimen. Slabbed by NGC as MS 63. It would be a delight for any collector and an excellent opportunity to acquire a wonderful specimen that would be a highlight in any coin collection and we are sure we will not see it offered at auction for many years again.
 . Mint state. Est...100000,00.

Charles II (1665-1700). 1 escudo. 1698. Cuzco. M. (Cal-811). (Tauler-79). Au. 3,39 g. Outstanding specimen with perfect all data and sharply struck. Nice colour and appearance. Only about 6 specimens known. Slabbed by NGC as MS 62 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. Daniel F. Sedwick sold a similar specimen in a lower grade (AU 58), for $45,000 in 2021.
 
Full and clear mintmark C to left, assayer M to right and date 698 below.one-year issue in two denominations only (1 and 2 escudos), this being the rarer by far, in fact missing in many important collections. This is a great opportunity to acquire a extremely rare coin and it will seldom be offered at auction again. NGC-MS. Est...40000,00.

Philip V (1700-1746). 8 escudos. 1728. Madrid. JJ. (Cal-2185). (Cal onza-371). Au. 27,10 g. First bust. Value "E 8" on obverse, flanking the date. Magnificent. Original luster. Extremely rare, no more than 7 specimens known. Slabbed by NGC as AU 55, (Top Pop) the finest and unique specimen registered in the NGC census. Ex Cayón (15/12/2005), lot 4193. This is the first sample of this issue that we have the privilege to offer and we are sure that it will receive a lot of attention.
 
The year 1728 saw the first production of 8 "bust" coats of arms in Spain, which makes it very special, beyond its scarcity and its impressive visual impact. In 1718, the Madrid Mint was confiscated by the King of Spain and became the property of the Crown. It was located near the Segovia bridge and consisted of two buildings. The mint had 60 employees, two mills and eleven pairs of scissors for cutting coins. In November and December of that year exceptional gold ounces were minted with a unique design, the value mark "E-8" flanking the obverse date. According to Glenn Murray in his publication "Casa de moneda de Madrid. Quantities minted and assayers 1614-1868", he reports that 29 kilos of gold were minted during this year, all in pieces of eight escudos. This means, according to him, 1079 pieces were minted. The seven known examples do not even represent one percent of those minted. AU. Est...35000,00.

Commodus. Aureus. 186-187 AD. Rome. (Ric-150). (Calicó-2263). Anv.: M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: HILAR AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P. Hilaritas standing left, holding branch and long palm. Au. 7,24 g. Magnificent specimen with superb details very well defined, beautiful color and original luster. Struck in high relief, intact surfaces and no damage marks. Extremely rare in this grade of preservation, in our opinion Fleur de Coin. We are sure it will attract the attention of all collectors of this period. Slabbed by NGC as Ch MS Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5. FDC. Est...35000,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 escudos. 1813. Guadalajara. MR. (Km-163). (Cal-1747). (Cal onza-1203). (Cy-16416). Au. 26,64 g. Bust with different physiognomy. Minor planchet flaw on obverse and minor scratches. No more than 5 or 6 specimens known. Incredibly rare. It was used as a jewel, nevertheless, it is a very complete struck and we have no doubt that this coin will garner plenty of attention from collectors of this period. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a specimen that would be a highlight in any coin collection and will seldom be seen at auction again.
 
The Mexican War of Independence, which began in 1810 and ended in 1821, led to the creation of several mints in Mexico. These mints were established in response to the need to mint money to finance the war and to counteract the issuance of counterfeit currency by the insurgents. The first provisional mint was established in Chihuahua in October 1810, followed by Durango, Sombrerete and Zacatecas. Guanajuato established its mint later, in 1817. The Guadalajara mint was founded in 1811, after the Spanish recovered it from the insurgents led by Hidalgo. Although all mints could mint silver coins, only the main mints were allowed to mint gold coins. VF/Choice VF. Est...30000,00.

Antoninus Pius. Aureus. 151-152 AD. Rome. (RIC-216 var. drapery on left shoulder). (Calicó-1594a, this coin illustrated). (C-584, laureate only). (BMC-747 var. drapery on l. shoulder). Anv.: IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: TR POT XV COS IIII. Pax standing l., holding branch and sceptre; in exergue PAX. Au. 7,39 g. Sharply struck in high relief, pleasant color an appearance. A coin in an exceptional state of preservation. Virtually as struck and Fleur de Coin. Slabbed by NGC as Ch MS, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5. Ex Tkalec 2002, 162 and NAC 52, 2009, 446 sales. This coin is illustrated in The Roman Aurei by X. Calicó. FDC. Est...25000,00.

Catholic Kings (1474-1504). 4 excelentes. Segovia. K. (Cal-772). (Tauler-294). Au. 13,96 g. Aqueduct with one row of four arches and two floors above the busts, value 4 and K below. Without marks on reverse. Very rare. Slabbed by NGC as XF 45. NGC-XF. Est...18000,00.

Hispanic-Carthaginian Coinage. Dishekel. 237-209 BC. Cartagena. (Tangier Hoard-9, =this). (Abh-481). (Acip-542). Anv.: Diademed male head left. Rev.: Prow of ship with two shields, sea horse below. Ag. 14,71 g. Pleasant color and appearence. Very rare. Slabbed by NGC as Ch XF★, strike 4/5, surface 2/5, scratches. NGC-XF. Est...18000,00.

Faustina Senior. Aureus. 138-141/1 AD. Rome. (Ric-349a). (Calicó-1743b). Anv.: DIVA FAVSTINA. Draped bust right, hair waved and coiled on top of head. Rev.: AETERNITAS. Fortuna standing left, holding patera in right hand and rudder on globe in left. Au. 7,22 g. Outstanding specimen, very rare with this appearance. Struck in high relief of very fine style. Very beautiful color and plenty luster. Slabbed by NGC as Choice AU★ Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5. Mint state. Est...18000,00.

Faustina Junior. Aureus. 147-175/6 AD. Rome. (Ric-704, Aurelius). (Calicó-2071). Anv.:  FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust of Faustina Junior right, seen from front, hair weaved and coiled at back of neck in large chignon. Rev.: MATRI MAGNAE. Cybele enthroned right, drum in left hand set on knee, flanked by two lions seated right. Au. 7,31 g. Excellent strike and beautiful portrait. Attractive light orange color with traces of original luster. Large flan. Very rare. Slabbed by NGC as Ch AU★ Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5. Mint state. Est...16000,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 escudos. 1785. Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino. JJ. (Cal-2020). (Cal onza-889). (Restrepo-72-30). Au. Gorgeous specimen. Plenty of original luster. Very rare in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as MS 64. (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. FDC. Est...15000,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 320 reales. 1823. Madrid. SR. (Cal-1779). (Cal onza-1224). Au. 26,97 g. "Cabezon" type. Some original luster remaining. Very rare, even more in this grade. XF. Est...12000,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 reales. 1760. Guatemala. P. (Cal-992). Ag. 26,95 g. Superb specimen with full original luster. Soft patina with iridescent tones on the borders. Perfectly defined mintage with full details. Very rare in this state of preservation. Slabbed by NGC as MS 62, (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. NGC-MS. Est...8000,00.

Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, "The Great". Stater. 332-323 BC. Salamis. (Price-3128). (Müller-182). (Hgc-3.1,893k). Anv.: Head of Athena to right, wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled serpent. Rev.: Nike standing to left, holding wreath and stylis; ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to right, eagle to left. Au. 8,61 g. Rare. XF. Est...4000,00.

Catholic Kings (1474-1504). Double excelente. Toledo. (Cal-748, Plate coin). Anv.: + FERNANDVS : ET : hELISABET : DEI : GRATIA : REX : ET : RE. Rev.: SVBNBRA : ALARVM : PROTEGE : NOS : SVBV :. Au. 7,03 g. Shield between cross of dots and T. Cross of Calatrava at the end of the obverse legend. Very nice. Some original luster. Very rare like this. Ex Isabel de Trastámara Collection (13/12/2018), lot 1321. XF/AU. Est...9000,00.

Philip V (1700-1746). 8 escudos. 1732. Lima. N. (Cal-2146). (Tauler-297). (Cal onza-297). Au. 26,96 g. Double date, the date of the legend with 2 digits. Very choice full cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves. L - 8 - N / P - V - A / 7 - 3 - 2. Apparently overdated 1732/1, which is not specified on the capsule label. Very rare. Slabbed by NGC as AU 55, second finest specimen in the NGC census. NGC-AU. Est...12000,00.

Philip V (1700-1746). 8 escudos. 1743. Mexico. MF. (Cal-2247). (Cal onza-441). Au. Light weak strike. Original luster. Beautiful color. Very rare in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as MS 60. Almost MS. Est...12000,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 escudos. 1765. Mexico. MF. (Cal-1987). (Cal onza-750). Au. 27,06 g. "Rat nose" type. Minor marks. It retains some minor luster. Very rare. XF. Est...10000,00.

Brazil. D. Joao V (1706-1750). 20.000 reis. 1725. Minas Gerais. (Gomes-106.02). (Km-117). (Fried-33). Au. 53,62 g. A very good sample. Original luster. Rare, even more so in this grade. AU/Almost MS. Est...6000,00.

Witiza (698-710). Tremissis. Egitania (Danha-a-Velha). (Cnv-614.1). (R. Pliego-785 var.). Anv.: + NDNMEVVITTIZAP+. Rev.: + EGITANIA PIVS. Cross on three steps, palms on both sides. Au. 1,09 g. Of the highest rarity. Ex Jesús Vico 163, lot 223.. Almost XF. Est...8000,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 escudos. 1773. Madrid. PJ. (Cal-1958). (Cal onza-722 var). Ag. 27,05 g. Pellet between assayers. Minor nick on edge. Original luster. Rarely encountered this good struck. Slabbed by NGC as MS 63. (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. Mint state. Est...6000,00.

Low Countries. West Friesland. Medal. 1594. (Betts-16 var. there, dated 1596). (Van Loon I-pg. 488var (undated)). (Fonrobert-unlisted). Ag. 43,22 g. Provincial silver "Reopening Maritime Commerce" Medal. 53mm. Unsigned. Commemorating the First Commercial Expedition to Brazil. Slabbed by NGC as AU 58. SIDERE PROFICIANT DEXTRO NEPTVNIA REGNA, Neptune seated left on dolphin, trident in right hand; in the distance, two vessels under sail and a city illuminated by rays of glory proceeding from the name Jehovah (written in Hebrew) / INSGNIA FRISIÆ CISRENANÆ, arms of seven provinces of Holland on small shields, with their names on scrolls between the devices on an outer circle; in field, two lions holding a crown above the arms of West Friesland. An extremely rare medal from the period of Dutch colonialism in Brazil, punctuated throughout by luminous cobalt tones from long-time envelope storage. This medal in AU50 was sold at Heritage Auctions in 2019 for $9,000. AU. Est...7000,00.

Tulgan (639-642). Tremissis. Cesaragusta. (Cnv-403.1). (R. Pliego-506b). (Chaves-252). Anv.: X TVLC · ΛИREX. Rev.: X CE : ΛR : C · O : TΛ (Palm). Au. 1,32 g. Extremely rare. Ex Chaves Collection. XF. Est...9000,00.

Kingdom of Castille and Leon. Fernando II (1157-1188). Dinero. ¿Santiago de Compostela?. (Bautista-196.3). (Imperatrix-F2:4.5). (Momeca-19.6A.4). Anv.: FERNAND . Rev.: REX LEO. Bi. 0,88 g. Scallop before the R of REX. Only another specimen known. This is a great opportunity to acquire a specimen that we will seldom be offered at auction again. Choice VF. Est...10000,00.

Kingdom of Castille and Leon. Pedro I (1350-1368). Dobla of 35 maravedis. Sevilla. (Bautista-517.1). Anv.: + PETRVS: DEI: GRACIA: REX: LEGIONIS. Rev.: + PETRVS: DEI: GRACIA: REX: CASTELLE:. Au. 4,46 g. P on obverse. Slabbed by PCGS as MS 62 (Top Pop), the finest known in the PCGS census. PCGS-MS. Est...8000,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 escudos. 1784. Santiago. DA. (Cal-2170). (Cal onza-943). Au. 26,88 g. Outstanding and superb specimen, possibly the best known. Some very slight and insignificant soft and fine scratches, probably from the manufacture. Plenty luster. Very rare in this state of preservation. FDC. Est...8000,00.

Gibraltar. 10 bits (Dollar). (1770-1772). (Km-20, Martinica). (Pridmore-16, Dominica). Ag. 22,64 g. Displaying a heart-shaped Type IV countermark cut on a 8 Reales 1757 Mexico. (Cal-493). Nice old cabinet patina with some bluish tones. Slabbed by NGC as AU 55 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. Collector's label preserved. From a private sale in July 1963.
 
This series was originally attributed to Martinique in the numismatic literature, where it still appears in KM, but now according to Bob Lyall, in his research of 2007 and 2008, the series with the heart-shaped bitts have their origin in Gibraltar. Lyall has identified four types; the first two he places in the territory now illegally occupied by Spain (characterised by their rougher shape), while type IV (to which this magnificent coin we offer belongs and which is of firmer workmanship with a serrated border on the inside of the stamp) has a rather dubious origin for him. These coins were first minted in Gibraltar around 1761, where they were withdrawn from circulation, destined for Dominica, between 1762 and 1798, as a document from September 1798 has been preserved and made public by Fred Pridmore, which speaks of these coins circulating on this island. NGC-AU. Est...9000,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 escudos. 1759. Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino. J. (Cal-818). (Cal onza-639). (Restrepo-24-12). Au. 26,95 g. Superficial scratches on both sides. Sharp struck with hardly any wear and tear. Original lustre. Very rare, even more in this condition. AU/Almost MS. Est...4000,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 escudos. 1811. Lima. JP. (Cal-1756). (Cal onza-1214). Au. 26,84 g. Indigenous bust. Original luster. Original colour. Impressively detailed throughout Ferdinand's bust with radiant luster that illuminates the surfaces and only trivial instances of contact that determine the grade. A very good sample for this mint. Very rare in this grade. Slabbed NGC as MS 62+. (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. NGC-MS. Est...7500,00.

Kingdom of Castille and Leon. Juan II (1406-1454). Dobla de la Banda. Toledo. (Bautista-790). Anv.: + IOhNES DEI GRACIA REX CASTELL. Rev.: + IOhANES DEI GRACIA REX CASTELL EL. Au. 4,44 g. Pleasant color and appearence. Mint state. Est...4000,00.

Sisebuto (612-621). Tremissis. Cesaragusta. (Cnv-269.1 mismo ejemplar). (R. Pliego-247b). Anv.: ✠SISEC·VTSREX⠅. Rev.: ✠CE:AR:C·o:TAIV:o. Au. 1,47 g. Very rare. AU. Est...5000,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 1 real. 1760. Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino. JV. (Cal-499). (Restrepo-36.1). Ag. Very rare, even more without hole. This piece has two small letters engraved on the reverse. Slabbed by NGC as VF Details, Graffiti. Ex Jorge Ortíz Murias Collection. A wholesome coin, choice for the designation with only limited wear and quite handsome toning over attractive and problem-free surfaces. Considerable detailing of the handsome design remains visible to the naked eye, including the "PLUS" and "ULTRA" inscriptions on the pillars.  The minor coins struck in Nuevo Reino with the pillar type design have traditionally been praised as part of the classical and more desirable rarities of the entire Spanish Colonial series. Only two denominations were issued (½ Real and 1 Real, both dated 1760) with a total confirmed population of less than fifteen examples (the ½ Real being currently unique and impounded in a major collection). Most of the surviving specimens (struck from the same pair of dies, as could be expected since obviously struck in very limited numbers) of the very rare 1 Real 1760 NR-JV are worn and/or impaired. As such, we expect strong attention from the specialists of this ever popular series: this may well represent the only opportunity to secure and unflawed and attractive example of this issue for many years. NGC-VF. Est...9000,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 escudos. 1758. Lima. JM. (Cal-774). (Cal onza-588). Au. Without value indication. Beautiful color. Slabbed by NGC as AU 53. NGC-AU. Est...3000,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 escudos. 1756. Mexico. MM. (Cal-792). (Cal onza-607). Au. 26,95 g. Some original luster remaining. Rare. XF/AU. Est...3500,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 escudos. 1768. Lima. JM. (Cal-1921). (Cal onza-682). Au. 27,05 g. "Rat nose" type. Last year. Minimal planchet flaws on obverse. Original luster. Gorgeous colour. Very rare, even more in this grade. AU. Est...8000,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 escudos. 1810. Mexico. HJ. (Cal-1783). (Cal onza-1254). Au. Imaginary bust. Gorgeous colour. Original luster. Very rare in this condition. Slabbed NGC as MS 62+. Mint state. Est...6000,00.

Venezuela. Non-adopted trial set of obverse and reverse of 100 Bolivares. Thomas de la Rue, signed and dated 20 October 1950. Paper money on cardboard. The only one known.
 
American Bank Note Company had been the exclusive banknote printer for the Banco Central de Venezuela since its inception. In fact, almost all the banknotes issued by the private banks since the end of the 19th century had also been printed by the renowned printer.
It was not until 1952 that Thomas de la Rue made his debut in Venezuelan banknote printing with the series of rusticos or orejones. Unfortunately, his debut was rather uneventful, as his original interpretation of Espinoza's Bolívar was rejected by the public, in particular because of the size of the ears of the bust of the Liberator, which gave the series its famous nickname. There was no choice but to withdraw them from circulation and replace them progressively with new issues of the "classic" type designed by the American Bank Note Company.
The experience of the BCV board was not a pleasant one, as it was not until 1960 that Thomas de la Rue was given a new opportunity, this time with much more success than the previous one. To the point that they printed almost all Venezuelan issues until the early 1980s. The importance of this rare proof is that it bears witness to the fact that by 1950 the BCV was already in talks with Thomas de la Rue, who in turn was presenting very different proposals, both in terms of colour and design, from those already being produced by the American Bank Note Company.
In this important set of proofs, we can see the same bust that would be used on the obverse of the 10 Bs of Marshal Antonio José de Sucre, as well as Thomas de la Rue's most emblematic design for Venezuela, the reverse with the Campo Carabobo Monument, which would be used on several issues until the end of the 1990s. This is the only known proof of this printing house dated and signed. Mint state. Est...6000,00.

Peloponnese. Sikyon. Stater. 335-330 BC. Sikyon. (Bmc-56). (Hgc-5, 201). Anv.: Chimaera advancing to left, right paw raised; ΣE below, wreath and dolphin above. Rev.: Dove flying to left, I below beak; all within laurel wreath. Ag. 12,14 g. Gorgeous specimen. Excellent style. Ex Arcipreste de Hita Collection. XF/AU. Est...6000,00.

Witiza (698-710). Tremissis. Toleto (Toledo). (Cnv-611.1). (R. Pliego-445 var.). Anv.: +IHDIHEVVITTIZAP+. Rev.: + TOLETOPIVS (Palma). Au. 1,49 g. Four 8-pointed stars flanking the cross on the reverse. Extremely rare. XF. Est...5000,00.

Kingdom of Castille and Leon. Henry IV (1399-1413). Enrique de la silla. Sevilla. (Bautista-844). (Imperatrix-E4:3.39). (Abm-653). Anv.: + ENRICVS ❀ QVARTVS ❀ DEI ❀ GRACIA ❀ REX. Rev.: + ENRICVS ❀ REX ❀ CASTELLE ❀ ET ❀ LEGIONIS. Au. 4,61 g. Legends separated by rosettes. Circular frame on obverse and lobed frame on reverse. Weak strike. Rare. XF. Est...6000,00.

Philip V (1700-1746). 8 escudos. 1730. Sevilla. (Cal-2305). (Cal onza-528). Au. 26,96 g. Without value and assayer indication. Minor nick on edge. Beautiful color. Original luster. Rare. XF/AU. Est...6000,00.

Philip V (1700-1746). 8 escudos. 1733. Sevilla. PA. (Cal-2308). (Cal onza-531, as "very rare"). Au. 26,99 g. Without value indication. It retains some minor luster. Very rare. Almost XF/XF. Est...4500,00.

Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 escudos. 1752. Lima. J. (Cal-765). (Cal onza-578). Au. 26,92 g. Gorgeous colour. Original luster. Gorgeous specimen. Very rare in this grade. Almost MS/Mint state. Est...7000,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 escudos. 1763. Lima. JM. (Cal-1916). (Cal onza-675). Au. 26,95 g. "Rat nose" first type. Small planchet flaws on obverse. Lightly toned. Original luster. Very rare. Almost XF/XF. Est...6000,00.

Charles III (1759-1788). 8 escudos. 1773. Sevilla. CF. (Cal-2182). (Cal onza-no cita). Au. 26,95 g. Without pellet between ET and IND. No dot between assayers. Minimal hairlines on obverse. Plenty of original luster. Very rare, even more in this grade. Magnificent piece. Almost MS/Mint state. Est...5000,00.

Charles IV (1788-1808). 8 escudos. 1794. Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino. JJ. (Cal-1726). (Cal). Au. Original color. Original luster. Very rare in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as MS 63. (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. Mint state. Est...7000,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 reales. 1811. Valencia. SG. (Cal-1438). Ag. 26,79 g. Wonderful piece. Plenty luster. Very rare, even more in this grade. Ex Herrero 15/12/2004, lot 814. Mint state. Est...5000,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 escudos. 1815. Santiago. FJ. (Cal-1872). (Cal onza-1359). Au. Bust of Charles IV. Original luster. Gorgeous specimen. Very rare in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as MS 63. Mint state. Est...5000,00.