La Luz - UNC Details
Shipwreck coins. Fernandus VI (1746-1759). 8 escudos. 1751. Santiago. J. (Cal-824). (Cal onza-644). . Bold strike, especially for an issue that often exhibits significant central strike weakness. Full luster. Surface hairlines on the obverse. Rare.
Recovered from "La Luz", sunk in 1752 off Montevideo, Uruguay.
Slabbed by NGC as UNC Details, Cleaned. Special label "Shipwreck Blue Label".
The Nuestra Señora de la Luz, a Portuguese vessel leased by Spain, sank in 1752 off Montevideo while carrying a major shipment of gold and coinage bound for the Peninsula.
Although over 90% of the treasure was recovered shortly after the wreck, the powder hold—where roughly 200,000 pesos of contraband had been hidden—remained undiscovered until 1992.
That year, divers recovered thousands of Santiago-mint milled 8 escudos, along with 95 gold cobs (mostly Lima) and 353 silver cobs from Potosí. The escudos were found in pristine condition, while the silver cobs showed typical degrees of corrosion. Est...5000,00.
El Cazador - ANACS
Shipwreck coins. Charles III (1759-1788). 2 reales. 1771. Mexico. F. (Cal-656). . Surface marine corrosion. Recovered from "El Cazador", sunk in 1784 in the Gulf of Mexico.
Slabbed by ANACS as Select, etiqueta especial del naufragio.
The Cazador was a Spanish brig of war that departed Veracruz in 1784 bound for New Orleans, carrying a shipment of roughly 450,000 pesos in freshly minted silver coinage intended to stabilize the fragile economy of Spanish Louisiana.
The vessel never reached its destination, and the exact cause of the sinking remains unknown. The wreck remained undiscovered until 1993, when a fishing vessel accidentally snagged its nets on the site and hundreds of silver coins spilled onto the deck.
The fishermen subsequently secured salvage rights and began recovering the treasure, consisting almost entirely of Spanish colonial coinage. Est...300,00.
“Heart” type
Philip V (1700-1746). 1 real. 1743. Potosi. C. (Janson-C46.16). (Cal-556). . 3,58 g. “Heart” type. Double date and double assayer. Sharp and well-defined strike, with full inner details. Slightly gilt. Holed.
A great opportunity to acquire a wonderful specimen that will undoubtedly attract the attention of any collector. Extremely rare, with an enviable pedigree.
Ex Daniel F. Sedwick (29/10/2015), lot 793; Ex Santa Rosa de Lima Collection. Almost XF. Est...15000,00.
Philip V (1700-1746). 8 reales. 1710. Madrid. J. (Cal-1337). (Jarabo-Sanahuja-I-10). . 23,01 g. Mintmark on assayer to the left of the shield and Arabic value to the right. Rosettes in the separation of the legends. Coinage displaced that allows to see two points of traction of the rail. Nice patina. Rare. Almost XF. Est...1500,00.
NGC - AU 50 Top Pop!!
Philip V (1700-1746). 2 escudos. 1732. Santa Fe de Nuevo Reino. (M). (Cal-1949). (Tauler-294). (Restrepo-M80-12). . 6,69 g. It is no exaggeration to state that any cob of this period with a full mintmark, an assayer’s initial (not visible in this case), and a nearly complete date is already a rarity on its own. Nice color and very rare. Slabbed by NGC as AU 50 (Top Pop), the finest specimen recorded in the NGC census. Est...5000,00.
Few specimens known
Philip V (1700-1746). 4 escudos. 1704. Sevilla. 4-P / S-4. (Cal-2074). . 13,34 g. “Cross” type. Very well centered on a broad flan, displaying an attractive color. Shows a small planchet flaw on the edge and slight central weakness. Very rare, with few specimens known. Choice VF. Est...3000,00.
NGC - MS 61
Philip V (1700-1746). 8 escudos. 1714. Mexico. J. (Cal-2213). (Cal onza-393). (Tauler-393). . 26,95 g. Full 4-digit date on obverse.
Nearly complete shield with mintmark, assayer, and denomination VIII visible to the sides. Complete cross on reverse with part of the legend visible. Nice color and no signs of wear. Rare, especially in this preservation.
Slabbed by NGC as MS 61. Est...25000,00.
NGC - AU 53 Top Pop!!
Philip V (1700-1746). 8 escudos. 1720/19. Mexico. J. (Cal-2217). (Cal onza-Unlisted). (Tauler-404b). . 27,08 g. A extremely rare overdate, even more so considering that no 1719 Mexico 8 Escudos are known. No more than 5 specimens recorded.
Flat peripheries on the planchet, yet the four-digit date, mintmark, and assayer are all visible. Nearly complete shield and full cross, with legends missing on the reverse. Nice color.
Slabbed by NGC as AU 53 (Top Pop), the finest specimen in the NGC census. Est...15000,00.
Philip V (1700-1746). 8 escudos. 1731. Mexico. F. (Cal-2225 var). (Tauler-417 var). (Cy-10020 var). . 26,92 g. Extremely rare late-date 8 Escudos, with all details visible and the full four-digit date.
Although not recorded in any known reference, this piece appears to have been struck from re-engraved dies, showing beneath the “1” in the date a circular protrusion that may correspond to a “0,” while the “3” seems to have been engraved over a “2.”
These features suggest the possibility of a double overdate 1731/30/29, though the absence of comparable examples prevents absolute confirmation.The assayer’s initial F also shows traces that could indicate re-engraving over an “R.”
Interpretation is further complicated by the coin’s having been used as jewelry, with a filed edge and slightly smoothed surfaces that obscure some fine details. On the reverse, the central cross remains complete, with part of the legend still visible.
A piece of exceptional numismatic interest for its possible die corrections and extraordinary rarity within the late Mexico issues. VF. Est...9000,00.
Philip V (1700-1746). 8 escudos. 1719/8. Lima. M. (Cal-2129.1). (Cal onza-264). (Tauler-264). . 26,78 g. Date also visible in the legend and clear overdate. Legend HISPANIA.
Nice, and intense yellow color with lustrous surfaces. Slight double strike on the reverse and only a few minor marks on the cross. Very rare. Almost MS. Est...12000,00.
Philip V (1700-1746). 8 escudos. 1720/19. Lima. (M). (Cal-2131). (Tauler-271). (Cal onza-271). . 27,06 g. Clear traces of 2/1 and 0/9 in date. Slight marks from mounting, yet with very nice eye appeal and a good strike. Cross and lions-castles complete and well centered, with part of the king’s name visible: ...HILIPPV... Assayer not visible due to slight double striking. Pillars, waves, and date fully visible. Rare. Almost XF. Est...7000,00.
Unlisted overdate
Philip V (1700-1746). 8 escudos. 1721/0. Lima. M. (Cal-2133, unlisted overdate). (Tauler-273, unlisted overdate). . 26,88 g. A fascinating coin showing a double date, both with clear overdate. Flower on the value. Though once mounted, it retains an attractive overall appearance and, more importantly, bears an overdate unpublished in the standard references. Such a feature greatly enhances its historical and numismatic importance. We are confident it will spark strong interest among advanced collectors of this period. An extremely rare piece, all the more so with the presence of a double date. Choice VF. Est...7000,00.
NGC - AU 55 Top Pop!!
Philip V (1700-1746). 8 escudos. 1736. Lima. N. (Cal-2151). (Cal onza-313). (Tauler-313). . 26,89 g. Lovely specimen with intense yellow color, original luster, and a sharp strike. Rare, especially in this condition.
Slabbed by NGC as AU 55 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. Est...18000,00.
NGC - MS 63 Top Pop!!
Philip V (1700-1746). 8 escudos. 1721/19. Segovia. F. (Cal-2262). (Cal onza-455). . “Cross” type. Clear overdate. Spectacular and superb specimen with full original luster and exceptional eye appeal. Excellent struck with immaculate surfaces and a deep yellow color. Extremely rare in this condition and certain to attract the attention of the most discerning collectors. Slabbed by NGC as MS 63 (Top Pop), the finest specimen recorded in the NGC census. Est...40000,00.
NGC - AU Details
Philip V (1700-1746). 8 escudos. 1723. Sevilla. J. (Cal-2293). (Cal onza-519). . 26,88 g. “Cruz” type. Value, mintmark, and assayer appearing within the reverse legend. Some elements of the obverse strike are faintly mirrored onto the reverse. Rare. Certified by NGC as AU Details, Cleaned. Est...6000,00.
"Royal" type, (Galano) - VF 35
Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 4 reales. 1749. Potosi. q. (Cal-396, as RRR). (Km-R39, as "rare"). . 13,20 g. "Royal" type, (Galano). Boldly struck on a thick flan. Double date and triple assayer. Light patina. These special issues were carefully made with prepared high-quality dies and flans, to be presented to the Spanish royalty and likely the King himself. Extremely rare, with only one other specimen traced at auction in the past 20 years. An exceptional opportunity for the collector seeking to add a piece that will seldom be seen at auction again. Slabbed by NGC as VF 35. Est...9000,00.
Obverse and reverse date
Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 escudos. 1749. Lima. R. (Cal-759 var). (Tauler-563a similar). (Cal onza-564 var). . 27,03 g. Date visible on both obverse and reverse. On the obverse, traces beneath the final digit suggest a possible date correction, specifically a 9 rectified over an 8, and flanking the cross what appears to be L–R?. Attractive orange tone. Very rare. Choice VF. Est...9000,00.
NGC - MS 62
Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 escudos. 1751. Santiago. J. (Cal-824). (Cal onza-644). . Superb specimen, only a slight weakness in the shield, better struck than most specimens. Full luster and lovely color with some iridiscent hues that accentuates its eye appeal. Slabbed by NGC as MS 62. Est...9000,00.
Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 8 escudos. 1753. Santiago. J. (Cal-827). (Cal onza-646). . 26,99 g. Cross of the crown beneath the G. Full shield and perfectly preserved edge. Attractive color with traces of original luster, especially on the reverse. Minimal superficial hairlines and light adjustment marks. Rare. XF/AU. Est...5000,00.
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