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.

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. 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). Double ducaton. 1662. Brussels. (Vti-1339). (Delm-285a, R2). (Vanhoudt-642.BS P2). Anv.: PHIL. IIII. D. G. HISP. ET. INDIAR. REX. Rev.: ARCHID. AVST. DV-X. BVRG. BRAB. Zc. Ag. 64,84 g. Wonderful old cabinet patina. Attractive specimen. Very rare. Slabbed by NGC as XF 45 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census.

Ex Hess-Divo AG, auction 264 (1995), lot 174. Est...4500,00.

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). 2 reales. 1736. Sevilla. AP. (Cal-995). Ag. It retains some luster. Lightly toned. Slabbed by NGC as MS 62. (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. Est...300,00.

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). 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). 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. 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 IV (1788-1808). 1/4 real. 1800. Lima. (Cal-111). Ag. Beautiful old cabinet tone. Rare in this condition. Slabbed by PCGS as AU 58. (Top Pop), the finest known in the PCGS census. Virrey X Conde de Lemos Collection. Est...500,00.

Charles IV (1788-1808). 1/4 real. 1793. Santiago. (Cal-188). Ag. Beautiful tone. Rare in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as XF 45. (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. Est...600,00.

Charles IV (1788-1808). 1 real. 1797. Madrid. MF. (Cal-417). Ag. Delicate patina. Original luster. Slabbed by NGC as MS 65. (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. Est...600,00.

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.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 6 maravedis. 1819. Pamplona. (Cal-56). (Ros-4.11.5). Ae. Laureate bust. Legend FERDINANDUS. Magnificent specimen with all details perfectly defined and traces of original luster. It is a delight to have in hands such a show-stopper coin. We have no doubt that this coin will garner plenty of attention from collectors. Extremely rare, even more in this high condition. Undoubtedly the best specimen known. Slabbed by NGC as MS 63 BN (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census.

Ex Jesus Vico, Archer M. Huntington Collection (26/06/2012), lot 837. HSA-20261.
New world record of hammer price. Est...3000,00.

Elizabeth II (1833-1868). 1 real. 1838. Madrid. DG. (Departamento de Grabado). (Cal-291). Ag. Some luster. Rare. Slabbed by NGC as MS 62 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. Est...700,00.

Elizabeth II (1833-1868). 2 reales. 1855. Madrid. (Cal-371). Ag. Trial strike from Fernández Pescador. Nice patina with underlying luster. Very rare. Slabbed by PCGS as SP 62 (Top Pop), the finest known in the PCGS census.
New world record of hammer price. Est...2000,00.

Centenary of the Peseta (1868-1931). Alfonso XIII (1886-1931). 50 centimos. 1894*9-4. Madrid. PGV. (Cal-43). Ag. Plenty of original luster. Slabbed by NGC as MS 65+. (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. Est...300,00.

Austria. Leopold I. Ducat. 1680. Wien. MM. (Herinek-228). (Km-1251). Au. 3,46 g. Perfectly well defined strike and original luster. Nice color. Very rare, even more in this state of preservation. Slabbed by PCGS as MS 63. (Top Pop), the best preserved specimen in the PCGS census.
New world record of hammer price. Est...10000,00.

Azores. D. Luís I (1861-1889). 120 reis. (1887). (Km-24.1). (Gomes-28.07). Ag. Crowned GP reseal of the Portuguese Government, on 1 real of Seville 1733 of Philip V. Made in 1887 to circulate in the Azores Islands as 120 reis. Slabbed by NGC as “GP” C/S On Spanish Real VF 30 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. Est...250,00.

Colombia. 1 escudo. 1824. Bogotá. JF. (Km-81.1, Unlisted date). (Restrepo-Unlisted date). Au. Error with the legend "REPUBLCA". Lovely color. Extremely rare. Slabbed by PCGS as XF 40 (Top Pop), the best and only example in the PCGS and NGC censuses. We have found only one other similar specimen, in a lower state of preservation, auctioned by Daniel F. Sedwick in 2021 and cataloged as the only known example. Undoubtedly, this would be the better of the two known examples to date. This is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a piece that is unlikely to reappear on the market.
New world record of hammer price. Est...3000,00.

Costa Rica. 8 reales. 1846. San José. JB. (Km-58, de Felipe V). Ag. 26,72 g. Bifacial Counterstamp of 2 Reales (Type V), with a "large, thin 8 with 8R in the center" countermark, authorized by decree on October 15, 1846, to be applied only to high-quality coins, on an 8 Reales piece from Potosí, dated 1752 with a double date under the reign of Ferdinand VI. Extremely rare, especially without perforation.

We know other example counterstamped on a Potosí coin from the reign of Ferdinand VI, which belonged to the Richard Stuart collection. This, combined with its excellent state of preservation, makes it a true gem for collectors and scholars of colonial numismatics.

Encapsulated by PCGS as VF 20, C/M on Bolivia XF Details (Top Pop), the finest preserved example in the PCGS census.

More than a century after its minting, this coin was counterstamped for official circulation in Costa Rica, now an independent nation, using the "Republic of Central America" stamp, which referenced the federation formed by Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua starting in 1823.
The counterstamp features the characteristic symbols of Central America, with the emblematic ceiba tree on the reverse and the volcanoes beneath the sun on the obverse, accompanied by the date 1846. The inscriptions "HABILITADA EN COSTA RICA" and "REPUB. DE CENT. DE AMER." are clearly visible, emphasizing the role of this coin in the economic circulation of the period. For 8 Reales pieces, the countermark includes the "large, thin 8 with 8R in the center," authorized by the October 15, 1846 decree, specifically applied only to coins of the highest quality. This exceptional example stands as a top-tier piece in both historical significance and numismatic rarity. Est...10000,00.

El Salvador. 2 reales. ND (1835). (Km-11.2). Ag. Countermark type II, “Zigzag” on 2 reales 1832 from El Salvador, which was applied to determine if the coin was good silver quality. Nice patina and a very attractive specimen. Very rare. Slabbed by PCGS as XF 45 (Top Pop), the finest known in the PCGS census.
New world record of hammer price. Est...3500,00.

Philippines. 4 pesos. 1890. Manila. (Honeycutt-1362a). (Basso-415b). Ae. Jeton imitating a 4 Pesos coin with a non-existent date, featuring the bust of Alfonso XIII, "Pelon type" on the obverse. Slabbed by NGC as MS 65 (Top Pop), the best-preserved specimen according to NGC and PCGS censuses.
New world record of hammer price. Est...1200,00.

Italy. Scudo d'oro. 1702. Cagliari. (Vti-13). (Mir-95/1). (Fried-146). Au. 3,21 g. Sharp and attractive packed with original luster. Toned with ruddy orange hues illuminated from beneath. No signs of wear or handling. Sharply struck with great eye appeal. Slabbed by NGC as MS 63 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census.
New world record of hammer price. Est...2000,00.

Mexico. 5 pesos. 1873. Mexico. M. (Km-Pn131). Ae. Copper Pattern. Reeded edge. A special issue with a limited number of pieces, produced exclusively as gifts or presentations for high-ranking individuals. Lovely color and fine design enhance the visual appeal of this piece. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a specimen that may not reappear at auction for a long time, sure to attract significant attention from collectors of Mexican numismatics. Extraordinary and of the highest rarity, possibly unique. Absent from both the Pablo Gerber Collection and the Banco de México Collection. From the old collection of a Mexican diplomat in Spain. Slabbed by NGC as MS 64 BN (Top Pop), the best preserved specimen in the NGC and PCGS census.

From 1868, Mexico’s mints were administered by the Secretariat of Development to promote mining activity and innovation in coin design. In this context, the 1868 decree initiated a contest for engravers, aiming to elevate the quality of Mexican coinage.

On April 19, 1869, the Mexico City Mint began decimal minting in silver, extending to gold in 1870. This 5 pesos specimen from 1873 belongs to that experimental minting series, displaying the inscription “LEY” in small lettering; variants with “LEY” in larger lettering are also known. Additionally, other trials exist, including a 5 pesos copper pattern dated 1870 and a 1 peso specimen from 1873, which was auctioned by Ponterio & Associates on June 8, 1985, as part of the Alfredo Porraz Collection in Lot #413.

The existence of these patterns reflects the innovative and experimental spirit that characterized this transitional period in Mexican numismatics, establishing this piece as a true historical gem and of high value to collectors.
New world record of hammer price. Est...10000,00.

Tunisia. Mehmed IV. 8 reales. 1080 H (1669). (Wilski-Tun-206). (Km-10). Ag. 26,73 g. Counterstamp in Arabic script within a double square border, linear and beaded, applied to the reverse of an untrimmed 8 Reales from Potosí, minted under the reign of Philip IV. The counterstamp is strong and clear, with a pleasant, light old cabinet tone.

Extremely rare, even more so by being on no cut host coin. Fewer than a dozen examples with this type of counterstamp are known across all denominations, and this particular specimen is considered the most complete and best-preserved of all. Slabbed by PCGS as VF 35, C/M on Bol 8R XF Details (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census.

Most of these counterstamps are found on Mexican 4 Reales coins, which further highlights the rarity and numismatic significance of this piece. This issue is noteworthy not only for its exceptional nature but also for the remarkable journey it undertook, traveling from the mint in Potosí, South America, to North Africa.

A unique opportunity for collectors of colonial coinage with a strong international influence and a history that reflects the global circulation of Spanish coinage during this period.

The attribution of this counterstamp to Tunisia is based on the discovery of a hoard of approximately 1,000 cob coins of 4 Reales in a remote Tunisian village, three of which bear this type of counterstamp. This archaeological context strongly suggests Tunisia as the origin of these countermarks, adding significant historical value to this extraordinary piece.
New world record of hammer price. Est...12000,00.