Joseph Napoleon (1808-1814). 20 reales. 1810. Madrid. AI. (Cal-37). Ag. 27,57 g. Plenty of original luster. Minimal hairlines. Almost MS. Est...900,00.

Joseph Napoleon (1808-1814). 20 reales. 1810. Madrid. IA. (Cal-38). Ag. Soft patina on the reverse. Traces of luster. Minor defects on the bust and hairlines. Otherwise very rare, even more in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as UNC Details, Obv. Cleaned. Est...2000,00.

Joseph Napoleon (1808-1814). 80 reales. 1809. Madrid. AI. (Cal-47). Au. 6,78 g. Bare bust. First year of the type. A few hairlines. Traces of original luster. Rare. XF/AU. Est...1500,00.

Clunia. Time of Tiberius. Unit. 37-41 AD. Coruña del Conde (Burgos). (Abh-836). (Acip-3172 var). Anv.: TI. CAESAR. AVG. E AVGVSTVS. IMP. Laureate head of Tiberius right. Rev.: Bull left, CLVNIA above, CN. POMP. M. ANTO. T. ANTO. M. IVL. SERAN. IIII. VIR around. Ae. 11,61 g. Counterstamp legionnaire camp, eagle head. VF. Est...100,00.

Joseph Napoleon (1808-1814). 320 reales. 1810. Madrid. RS. (Cal-55). (Cal onza-1189). Au. 26,90 g. Minimal hairlines. Original luster. Very rare. AU. Est...25000,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). "Proclamation" medal. 1808. Lima. (Vives-219). (H-28). Ag. 26,72 g. October 13th. By: J. Mª. Soto. 39 mm. Some hairlines. Original luster. Nice specimen. Almost MS. Est...1000,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). Goldmedal. 1816. Cadiz. (Vives-322). (Vidal Quadras-14212). Au. 20,69 g. 34 mm. Marriage of Ferdinand VII with Maria Isabel de Braganza. Lovely and deep color. Full original luster. Small planchet flaw on the obverse and a nick on the edge. Very rare, with few known specimens.. Almost MS/Mint state. Est...6000,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 1/2 maravedi. 1381 (sic). Pamplona. (Cal-29). (Ros-4.11.37, R-9). Ae. 0,91 g. Error in the date 1381. Very rare, especially in this excellent state of preservation. XF. Est...600,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 3 maravedis. 1826. Pamplona. (Cal-49). (Ros-4.11.15). Ae. Bare bust. Immaculate surfaces with all details well defined. Nice color and excellent eye appeal. Very rare in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as MS 64 BN. Only 1 finer specimen in the NGC census. Ex Áureo&Calicó Selección (20/03/2014), lot 329. Est...700,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). Octavo. 1820. Manila. (Cal-80). (Basso-9). Ae. A scarce find at this lovely Mint State level. This well-produced minor shows sharp full legends and only a hint of softness in the central devices. The copper surfaces evaded much evidence of wear and feature delightful cacao-brown patina. Slabbed by NGC as MS 62 BN. Est...500,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 1/4 real. 1820. Santa Marta. (Cal-119). (EMO-802.18, Plate coin). (Restrepo-104.1). Ae. This interesting piece offers a full strike with great centering, resulting in an unusually complete exemplar. Attractive chocolate-brown patina heightens the coin's allure. Slabbed by NGC as AU 58 BN. Ex EMO Collection. Est...250,00.

Cunbaria. Half unit. 50 BC. Cabezas de San Juan (Sevilla). (Abh-880). (MIB-179/3). (Acip-2621). Anv.: Male head right, S behind. Rev.: Tunny left, CVNB above, ARIA below. Ae. 4,95 g. Choice VF/VF. Est...120,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 1/4 real. ND. Santo Domingo. (Cal-120). Ae. 2,92 g. A good sample for this type. Scarce. VF. Est...300,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 1/4 real. ND. Santo Domingo. (Cal-120). Ae. 4,44 g. Struck over an 1813 Maracaibo bust Real of Ferdinand VII. Some nicks that appear to be typical of the process of re-striking. Very rare. It should be noted that the 1 real coin is much rarer than the 1⁄2 real. Only three examples are known to be un-restruck, and approximately nine examples are known to be re-struck. The coins have a very crude bust of Ferdinand VII on the obverse, and on the reverse the large letter M covering almost the entire field, with the date 1813 underneath.

The coinage is very weak and coarse, especially on the obverse. In the specimen we offer here we can see a part of the bust of Ferdinand VII. Research carried out by Luis Roberto Ponte at the Archivo General de Indias in Seville reveals that a total of 4,987 pounds (2,262 kilos), approximately 595,280 pieces (assuming they were all 1 real) were exported to Santo Domingo on 23 January 1815.

They were also Struck over an 1813 Santa Marta 1⁄4 real coinage, it is uncertain whether they belonged to the same dispatch. What is certain is that, apparently, almost all of the 1813 Maracaibo reales coinage was destined to be re-struck.

In conversation with members of the Dominican Numismatic Society, they suggested that, as there was no copper on the island to mint coins, the easiest alternative was to obtain already minted coins to be re-struck.


This is a very interesting specimen, which reveals, in a magisterial style, the difficulties of the war of independence, as well as the human creativity to adapt to them . Choice F. Est...500,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 2 maravedis. 1813. Jubia. (Cal-125). Ae. Nice specimen. Very rare in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as MS 63 BN (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. Ex Jesús Vico (03/05/2015), lot 429. Est...500,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 2 maravedis. 1815. Jubia. (Cal-128). Ae. Sharply struck. Plenty luster and excellent eye appeal. Magnificent and extremely rare in this state of preservation. Slabbed by NGC as MS 65 RB (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC and PCGS census. Ex Jesús Vico (05/03/2015), lot 431. FDC. Est...1500,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 2 maravedis. 1821. Jubia. (Cal-135). Ae. Original luester. Very rare in this state of preservation. Slabbed by NGC as MS 64 BN (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC and PCGS census. Ex Jesús Vico (05/03/2015), lot 439. Est...700,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 4 maravedis. 1824. Jubia. (Cal-167, Plate coin). Ae. 5,47 g. "Cabezon" type. Lovely color. Part of the original luster. Very rare, even more so in this magnificent preservation. Ex Isabel de Trastámara Collection Vol. III (23/04/2015), lot 168. Almost MS. Est...1000,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 maravedis. 1827. Jubia. (Cal-210). Ae. 10,56 g. "Cabezon" type. Nice color. Traces of luster. Hairline on obverse. Rare in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as MS 63 BN. (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. Est...500,00.

Ebusus. Half unit. 20 BC. Ibiza. (Abh-947). (MIB-16/75a). (Acip-761). Anv.: Bes holding mace and snake, punic letters alef and zain. Rev.: Punic legend. Ae. 5,11 g. VF/Choice VF. Est...150,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 maravedis. 1823. Pamplona. (Cal-211). Ae. 14,49 g. Extraordinary specimen for this type. Slabbed by NGC as AU 58 BN. Capsule label erroneously described as Jubia instead of Pamplona. Only 1 finer specimen in the NGC census. Ex Isabel de Trastámara Collection, Áureo&Calicó (23/04/2015), lot 220. Est...600,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 1/4 real. 1821. Guatemala. (Cal-258). Ag. Very attractive. Plenty of original luster. Slabbed by NGC as MS 66. NGC-MS. Est...400,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 1/4 real. 1813. Mexico. (Cal-279). Ag. Variety with left side of date very close to castle. Magnificent specimen with full luster and frosty surfaces. Very rare in this state of preservation. Encapsulated by NGC as MS 66. Only 1 finer specimen in the NGC census with a grade of MS66+. Est...900,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 1/2 real. 1813. Cataluña. SF. (Cal-319). Ag. Slabbed by NGC as MS 62. (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. Est...700,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 1/2 real. 1808. Guatemala. M. (Cal-328). Ag. Bust of Charles IV. Attractive patina. Original luster. Very scarce in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as MS 64. Est...300,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 1/2 real. 1821. Guatemala. M. (Cal-342). Ag. 1,71 g. Full luster and slight goldes shades. Slabbed by NGC as MS 65 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC and PCGS census, tied with 4 others specimens. Est...500,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 1/2 real. 1808. Mexico. TH. (Cal-389). Ag. 1,67 g. Imaginary bust. First year of the series. Attractive old cabinet tone. Traces of luster. Minor nick on obverse. Rare in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as AU 58. Est...400,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 1/2 real. 1821. Zacatecas. RG. (Cal-497). Ag. Nice old cabinet patina with some iridistent tones. Some underlying luster. Minor scratch on obverse. Rare in this state of preservation, very attractive. Slabbed by NGC as MS 64, Only 1 finer specimen in the NGC census. Est...700,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 1 real. "193" (ca. 1817-1824). Caujaral (Barinas). V. (Cal-Type 129, unlisted). (Km-Type 2, unlisted). Ag. 1,85 g. "Chipi-Chipi". Very rare. Attractive cabinet toning. These distinctive imitation coins, known as “Chipi-Chipi,” bear fictitious three-digit dates and were struck between 1817 and 1824. Contrary to earlier claims, they circulated with a certain degree of acceptance in the territories under General José Antonio Páez in the Venezuelan Llanos. Their usage was due more to the authority and respect commanded by Páez than to any confidence in their weight or silver content.
Recent studies have shown that their silver content was not as low as previously believed. In his reference work on counterfeit cob coinages from Venezuela and Colombia, Rosenman famously labeled this type as "the unacceptable 1 real," highlighting its poor craftsmanship and questionable legitimacy.
Unlike other provincial mints that issued provisional imitation cobs during and shortly after the War of Independence, this particular issue was produced in a markedly crude fashion. Dies were locally engraved, often with randomly arranged numerals and letters, and the coins were struck without adherence to any specific weight standard. In fact, many specimens marked as “1 real” weigh closer to a half real.
Despite the large number of known dies—which suggests a relatively broad production—surviving examples are quite rare today, most likely due to contemporary rejection and subsequent melting. Choice F/AU. Est...1500,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 2 reales. 1810. Cataluña (Reus o Tarragona). FS. (Cal-762, Plate coin). Ag. 5,77 g. Draped bust. Full luster. Only a tiny lines on the reverse. Undoubtedly, the best specimen known. Extremely rare in this state of preservation. Ex Áureo&Calicó (25/05/2016), lot 1447. Almost MS. Est...1500,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 2 reales. 1825. Madrid. AJ. (Cal-841). Ag. Fulll luster. Rare in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as MS 63 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC census. Est...300,00.

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.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 4 reales. 1809. Cataluña (Reus). MP. (Cal-1030). Ag. 13,54 g. Drpaed bust. First year of this type. Light patina and traces of luster. Rare. Slabbed by NGC as AU 58 (Top Pop), the finest known in the NGC and PCGS census. Est...1500,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 4 reales. 1812. Cataluña (Reus o Tarragona). SF. (Cal-1034). Ag. 13,52 g. Laureate bust. No impurities typical of this issue. Light patina. Minor bump on the edge. Rare. Ex Áureo&Calicó (30/10/2014), lot 1509. Choice VF/Almost XF. Est...1500,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 4 reales. 1811. Lima. JP. (Cal-1064). Ag. 12,95 g. Indigenous bust. With very deep, rich, uneven rainbow toning, a few areas of light surface corrosion, otherwise excellent for this type. Rare. Choice VF. Est...1000,00.

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.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 reales. 1809. Cataluña (Minted in Reus). MP. (Cal-1156). Ag. 26,89 g. Delicate cleaning. Minimal hairlines. Sligthly iridiscent tone. Minor nick on edge. Very rare. AU. Est...2000,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 reales. 1812. Cataluña, minted in Mallorca. SF. (Cal-1160). Ag. 26,83 g. First year of laureate bust. Dot after the R value, mintmark and between the assayers. Slight die impurities, usual for this mint. Nice old cabinet tone. Very rare. Ex Áureo&Calicó (10/24/2013), lot 844. Choice VF/VF. Est...1200,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 reales. 1814. Cataluña, minted in Mallorca. SF. (Cal-1162). Ag. 26,86 g. Laureate bust. Dot after the R value, mintmark and between the assayers. Without the usual impurities in this issue. Light patina. Very rare. Ex Plus Ultra Collection, Soler&Llach (27/10/2021), lot 2370. Almost XF/Choice VF. Est...3500,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 reales. 1815. Guatemala. M. (Cal-1228). Ag. 27,04 g. Stress marks. Original luster. Attractive specimen. Scarce. XF. Est...300,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 20 reales. 1823. Madrid. SR. (Cal-1283). Ag. "Cabezon" type. Slight tone with underlying luster. Attractive. Rare in this state of preservation. Slabbed by NGC como MS 63. Only 2 finer specimens in the NGC census. Est...1200,00.

Gades-Gadir. Cuadrante. 100-20 BC. Cadiz. (Abh-1356). (MIB-9/75). (Acip-681). Anv.: Head of Hercules left, club behind. Rev.: Dolphin left, trident behind and punic legend above and below. Ae. 2,72 g. A good sample. Scarce in this grade. XF. Est...150,00.

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.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 reales. 1811. Lima. JP. (Cal-1242). Ag. 27,67 g. Indigenous bust. Full original luster. Soft old cabinet tone with slight golden highlights on the peripheries. Minimal hairlines in front of the bust, but very attractive. Rare in this condition. AU/Almost MS. Est...900,00.

Gades-Gadir. Quadrans. 100-20 BC. Cadiz. (Abh-1356). Anv.: Head of Hercules left, club behind. Rev.: Dolphin left, trident behind and punic legend above and below. Ae. 3,63 g. Choice F. Est...30,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 reales. 1813. Lima. JP. (Cal-1246). Ag. Magnificent specimen. Full luster. Attractive and very rare in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as MS 63. Only 1 finer specimen in the NGC and PCGS census. Ex Heritage Auctions (18/02/2016), lot 63121. Est...1000,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 reales. 1815. Lima. JP. (Cal-1248). Ag. 27,16 g. Lightly toned. Original luster. Gorgeous reverse. Attractive. Very scarce in this grade. Slabbed by NGC as MS 62. Est...500,00.

Ferdinand VII (1808-1833). 8 reales. 1820. Lima. JP. (Cal-1253). Ag. Slight strike defect on obverse and small planchet flaw on the reverse legend. Minor scratch on obverse. Beautiful old cabinet patina with rainbow tones. Excellent eye appeal. Rare in this condition. Slabbed by NGC as MS 63. Est...750,00.