Treasure & World Coin Auction #12

Auction Details

-Session I: Gold Coins - Thursday, October 25, 2012. 11:30 AM EDT (Lots# 1-292)
-Session II: Ingots & Shipwreck Coins - Thursday, October 25, 2012. 3:30 PM EDT (Lots# 293-889)
-Session III: Silver Cobs - Friday, October 26, 2012. 10:30 AM EDT (Lots# 890-1211)
-Session IV: World Coins & Medals - Friday, October 26, 2012. 2:30 PM EDT (Lots# 1212-1766)
-Session V: Artifacts & More - Friday, October 26, 2012. 9:00 PM EDT (Lots# 1767-1886)


Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC's Treasure and World Coin Auction #12 'Live on the Internet' has been scheduled for October 25-26, 2012, and is on track to be our biggest ever. Our large and important consignments include a 5-pound, 10-ounce gold bar and an 11-foot-long gold chain from the Atocha, several cannons and cannonballs, and special collections of silver cobs and Peruvian Republic coins. Specifically, we have: dozens of 8-escudo pieces -Lima and Mexico mints- from the 1715 Fleet; a collection of more than 80 cobs, including many rarities, from the 'Capitana'; a rare, non-salvage 1659 Star of Lima 'royal'; several hundred bust coins of Charles III and IV from a hoard; an impressive collection of 8-reales (a date run from 1689—1723; and much, much more.
Honduras, 1 peso, 1907, ex-Eliasberg, encapsulated NGC MS 63.201Honduras, 1 peso, 1907, ex-Eliasberg, encapsulated NGC MS 63.
Honduras, 1 peso, 1907, ex-Eliasberg, encapsulated NGC MS 63. KM-56. Better strike than usual (still weak near part of rim), muted luster, choice gra
Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimates : 1,250.00 - 2,000.00
India (Western Ganga, Mysore), "elephant" pagoda, 1080-1138 AD.202India (Western Ganga, Mysore), "elephant" pagoda, 1080-1138 AD.
India (Western Ganga, Mysore), "elephant" pagoda, 1080-1138 AD. Fr-699 (under Orissa). 3.9 grams. Caparisoned elephant chewing sugarcane t...
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to tortugarverde for (350.00 + 63.00) x 1 = 413.00
Venice, Italy (crusader imitation from the Greek Isle of Chios under La Maona, mint uncertain), duca203Venice, Italy (crusader imitation from the Greek Isle of Chios under La Maona, mint uncertain), duca
Venice, Italy (crusader imitation from the Greek Isle of Chios under La Maona, mint uncertain), ducat, struck in the name of Tomaso Mocenigo (1413-142
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 125.00 - 200.00
Sold to asg43 for (200.00 + 36.00) x 1 = 236.00
Venice, Italy, zecchino, Ludovico Manin (1789-97).204Venice, Italy, zecchino, Ludovico Manin (1789-97).
Venice, Italy, zecchino, Ludovico Manin (1789-97). KM-755. 3.4 grams. S. Marco standing right, presenting banner to Doge kneeling left / Christ Pantok
Start Price : 340.00 | Estimates : 350.00 - 500.00
Venice, Italy, zecchino, Ludovico Manin (1789-97).205Venice, Italy, zecchino, Ludovico Manin (1789-97).
Venice, Italy, zecchino, Ludovico Manin (1789-97). KM-755. 3.1 grams. S. Marco standing right, presenting banner to Doge kneeling left / Christ Pantok
Start Price : 275.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to danczm for (275.00 + 49.50) x 1 = 324.50
Japan, 1 koban (1 ryo), Genbun era (1736-1818).206Japan, 1 koban (1 ryo), Genbun era (1736-1818).
Japan, 1 koban (1 ryo), Genbun era (1736-1818). KM-C22; Fr-13. 13.1 grams. Typically thin but nicely unwrinkled, with rectangular stamps (just like th
Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Gold "ring money," supposedly southeast Asian, approx. 400-600 AD.207Gold "ring money," supposedly southeast Asian, approx. 400-600 AD.
Gold "ring money," supposedly southeast Asian, approx. 400-600 AD. Missing in Opitz. 60.4 grams; 30x27x10mm. A thick, tightly c-shaped rin...
Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to reserve for (4,000.00 + 720.00) x 1 = 4,720.00
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1789208Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1789
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of Charles III, ordinal IV), 1789FM. KM-157; CT-36. 26.9 grams. Lightly cleaned AU-
Start Price : 1,850.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1794FM.209Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1794FM.
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1794FM. KM-159; CT-43. 26.9 grams. Nice XF with typically slightly weak centers, lightly cleaned, no
Start Price : 1,300.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to sieurhubert for (1,300.00 + 234.00) x 1 = 1,534.00
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII transitional ("armored bust"), 1809HJ.210Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII transitional ("armored bust"), 1809HJ.
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII transitional ("armored bust"), 1809HJ. KM-160; CT-44. 27.0 grams. Lustrous AU with ligh...
Start Price : 1,800.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to americas for (1,800.00 + 324.00) x 1 = 2,124.00
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1817JJ, encapsulated NGC AU 55.211Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1817JJ, encapsulated NGC AU 55.
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1817JJ, encapsulated NGC AU 55. KM-161; CT-57. Choice strike, nice toning and lots of luster for
Start Price : 1,850.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to americas for (1,850.00 + 333.00) x 1 = 2,183.00
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1797FM, mounted in 18K(?) pendant-bezel.212Mexico City, Mexico, bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1797FM, mounted in 18K(?) pendant-bezel.
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 4 escudos, Charles IV, 1797FM, mounted in 18K(?) pendant-bezel. KM-144; CT-217. 19.5 grams total. Scarce type-coin in only F
Start Price : 700.00 | Estimates : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to tortugarverde for (800.00 + 144.00) x 1 = 944.00
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1 escudo, Phillip V, 1739/6MF (unlisted overdate).213Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1 escudo, Phillip V, 1739/6MF (unlisted overdate).
Mexico City, Mexico, bust 1 escudo, Phillip V, 1739/6MF (unlisted overdate). KM-unl (113 for type); CT-unl (Type 111). 3.4 grams. Crude AVF with solde
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 225.00
Sold to ltccasmus for (171.00 + 30.78) x 1 = 201.78
Guanajuato, Mexico, 8 escudos, 1844-PM.214Guanajuato, Mexico, 8 escudos, 1844-PM.
Guanajuato, Mexico, 8 escudos, 1844-PM. KM-383.7. 25.0 grams. Lightly polished XF+ with fine old scratches.
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Contemporary counterfeit of a Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 escudo, 1846?(??).215Contemporary counterfeit of a Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 escudo, 1846?(??).
Contemporary counterfeit of a Mexico City, Mexico, 1/2 escudo, 1846?(??). 1.5 grams. Crudely struck (especially the rims) but no worse than XF and c
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 225.00
Sold to pistareen for (120.00 + 21.60) x 1 = 141.60
Zacatecas, Mexico, 1 peso, 1872.216Zacatecas, Mexico, 1 peso, 1872.
Zacatecas, Mexico, 1 peso, 1872. KM-410.6. 1.7 grams. Decent AU with faint luster and toning, struck slightly off-center with the flan extending beyon
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to topspininternational for (200.00 + 36.00) x 1 = 236.00
Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1724, from the Akerendam (1725), encapsulated NGC MS 63.217Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1724, from the Akerendam (1725), encapsulated NGC MS 63.
Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1724, from the Akerendam (1725), encapsulated NGC MS 63. KM-7.4. Choice grade but knight's head flat, nice butter
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to absoluteamericana for (850.00 + 153.00) x 1 = 1,003.00
Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1724, from the Akerendam (1725), encapsulated NGC MS 62.218Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1724, from the Akerendam (1725), encapsulated NGC MS 62.
Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1724, from the Akerendam (1725), encapsulated NGC MS 62. KM-7.4. Lustrous and choice, with full but crude knight'
Start Price : 650.00 | Estimates : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to morgan21 for (800.00 + 144.00) x 1 = 944.00
Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1724, from the Akerendam (1725).219Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1724, from the Akerendam (1725).
Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1724, from the Akerendam (1725). KM-7.4. Lustrous Mint State with knight's head flat as usual, neat box from old
Start Price : 560.00 | Estimates : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to toucan for (710.00 + 127.80) x 1 = 837.80
Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1724, from the Akerendam (1725).220Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1724, from the Akerendam (1725).
Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1724, from the Akerendam (1725). KM-7.4. 3.5 grams. Fully detailed knight's head, slightly off-center obverse, hig
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to tortugarverde for (700.00 + 126.00) x 1 = 826.00
Holland, United Netherlands, ducat, 1729, choice Mint State as from the Vliegenthart (1735).221Holland, United Netherlands, ducat, 1729, choice Mint State as from the Vliegenthart (1735).
Holland, United Netherlands, ducat, 1729, choice Mint State as from the Vliegenthart (1735). KM-12.2. 3.5 grams. Typically perfect details and smooth,
Start Price : 700.00 | Estimates : 900.00 - 1,350.00
Sold to jshinjr for (700.00 + 126.00) x 1 = 826.00
Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1729, from the Vliegenthart (1735), encapsulated NGC MS 62.222Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1729, from the Vliegenthart (1735), encapsulated NGC MS 62.
Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1729, from the Vliegenthart (1735), encapsulated NGC MS 62. KM-7.4. Bold but slightly off-center strike with crud
Start Price : 650.00 | Estimates : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to morgan21 for (700.00 + 126.00) x 1 = 826.00
Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1729, from the Vliegenthart (1735), encapsulated ANACS MS 62.223Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1729, from the Vliegenthart (1735), encapsulated ANACS MS 62.
Utrecht, United Netherlands, ducat, 1729, from the Vliegenthart (1735), encapsulated ANACS MS 62. KM-7.4. Full details (including knight's head), cho
Start Price : 560.00 | Estimates : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to sandy46 for (760.00 + 136.80) x 1 = 896.80
Holland, Netherlands, 14 gulden, 1750.224Holland, Netherlands, 14 gulden, 1750.
Holland, Netherlands, 14 gulden, 1750. KM-97. 9.8 grams. Bold XF details but cleaned and with evidence on rims of former jewelry mounting.
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to toucan for (550.00 + 99.00) x 1 = 649.00
Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1752J.225Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1752J.
Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1752J. KM-50; CT-19. 27.0 grams. Well-struck AU- with attractive toning all over, no problems except for a n
Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 3,750.00
Sold to goodluck for (2,901.00 + 522.18) x 1 = 3,423.18
Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1758JM.226Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1758JM.
Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Ferdinand VI, 1758JM. KM-59.2; CT-27. 26.7 grams. Red-toned XF with solder-spots and slightly rough fields as from jewelry
Start Price : 1,400.00 | Estimates : 1,750.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to goodluck for (1,400.00 + 252.00) x 1 = 1,652.00
Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1796IJ, ex-Holmes collection, encapsulated NGC XF details /227Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1796IJ, ex-Holmes collection, encapsulated NGC XF details /
Lima, Peru, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1796IJ, ex-Holmes collection, encapsulated NGC XF details / sea salvaged, from the San Pedro de Alcantara (181
Start Price : 1,600.00 | Estimates : 1,750.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to bighelm for (2,600.00 + 468.00) x 1 = 3,068.00
Lima, Peru, 8 escudos, 1854MB.228Lima, Peru, 8 escudos, 1854MB.
Lima, Peru, 8 escudos, 1854MB. KM-148.4. 27.0 grams. Problem-free VF+ with faint toning around details, 3-year type.
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to morgan21 for (1,500.00 + 270.00) x 1 = 1,770.00
Lima, Peru, 8 escudos, 1855MB.229Lima, Peru, 8 escudos, 1855MB.
Lima, Peru, 8 escudos, 1855MB. KM-148.5. 27.0 grams. Lustrous AU with slightly crude details as usual, no problems.
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,250.00
Sold to nickd for (1,500.00 + 270.00) x 1 = 1,770.00
Philippines (under Spain), 4 pesos, 1862.230Philippines (under Spain), 4 pesos, 1862.
Philippines (under Spain), 4 pesos, 1862. KM-144. 6.8 grams. Bold XF, lightly cleaned, butter-yellow color.
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 750.00
Lisbon, Portugal, peca, Jose I, 1766.231Lisbon, Portugal, peca, Jose I, 1766.
Lisbon, Portugal, peca, Jose I, 1766. KM-240. 14.4 grams. Lightly cleaned AU- with adjustment marks on both sides, lustrous and sharp.
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to eg48 for (800.00 + 144.00) x 1 = 944.00
Lisbon, Portugal, peca, Maria I and Pedro III, 1779.232Lisbon, Portugal, peca, Maria I and Pedro III, 1779.
Lisbon, Portugal, peca, Maria I and Pedro III, 1779. KM-271. 14.2 grams. Lightly toned XF, no problems.
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to cobweb for (850.00 + 153.00) x 1 = 1,003.00
Lisbon, Portugal, 1000 reis, Joao V, 1712.233Lisbon, Portugal, 1000 reis, Joao V, 1712.
Lisbon, Portugal, 1000 reis, Joao V, 1712. KM-182. 2.3 grams. Problem-free XF, popular for jewelry.
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to asg43 for (460.00 + 82.80) x 1 = 542.80
Lisbon, Portugal, 1000 reis, Joao V, 1714.234Lisbon, Portugal, 1000 reis, Joao V, 1714.
Lisbon, Portugal, 1000 reis, Joao V, 1714. KM-182. 2.6 grams. XF with slight rim-bend above crown, popular for jewelry.
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Lisbon, Portugal, 1000 reis, Joao V, 1720.235Lisbon, Portugal, 1000 reis, Joao V, 1720.
Lisbon, Portugal, 1000 reis, Joao V, 1720. KM-182. 2.6 grams. XF+ with dark sediment around details (salvaged?), particularly nice rims, popular for j
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Lisbon, Portugal, 1000 reis, Joao V, 1721.236Lisbon, Portugal, 1000 reis, Joao V, 1721.
Lisbon, Portugal, 1000 reis, Joao V, 1721. KM-182. 2.4 grams. VF/XF, popular for jewelry.
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Lisbon, Portugal, 1000 reis, Joao V, 1722.237Lisbon, Portugal, 1000 reis, Joao V, 1722.
Lisbon, Portugal, 1000 reis, Joao V, 1722. KM-182. 2.7 grams. Choice XF/AU with luster, popular for jewelry.
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to cobweb for (550.00 + 99.00) x 1 = 649.00
Lisbon, Portugal, 1000 reis, Joao V, 1741.238Lisbon, Portugal, 1000 reis, Joao V, 1741.
Lisbon, Portugal, 1000 reis, Joao V, 1741. KM-182. 2.2 grams. Bold XF, thinner than usual, popular for jewelry.
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1719.239Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1719.
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1719. KM-201. 1.1 grams. Lustrous AU-, popular for jewelry.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 375.00
Sold to er1 for (290.00 + 43.50) x 1 = 333.50
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1723.240Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1723.
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1723. KM-201. 1.0 gram. AU with fine encrustation and toning (salvaged?), popular for jewelry.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 375.00
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1725.241Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1725.
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1725. KM-201. 1.0 gram. Slightly low-relief XF, popular for jewelry.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 375.00
Sold to er1 for (260.00 + 39.00) x 1 = 299.00
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1726.242Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1726.
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1726. KM-201. 1.1 grams. Lustrous AU but with plugged hole at top and minor rim-damage, popular for jewelry.
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1728.243Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1728.
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1728. KM-201. 1.1 grams. Bold and problem-free AU, popular for jewelry.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 375.00
Sold to catsdog for (300.00 + 54.00) x 1 = 354.00
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1729.244Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1729.
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1729. KM-201. 1.1 grams. Bold XF+, popular for jewelry.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 375.00
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1730.245Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1730.
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1730. KM-201. 1.0 gram. Slightly low-relief XF, popular for jewelry.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 375.00
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1734.246Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1734.
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1734. KM-201. 1.0 gram. XF with contrasting toning all over, popular for jewelry.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 375.00
Sold to cross48 for (270.00 + 48.60) x 1 = 318.60
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1736.247Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1736.
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1736. KM-201. 1.0 gram. Bold XF+, slightly crude rims (as made), popular for jewelry.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 375.00
Sold to sandy46 for (290.00 + 52.20) x 1 = 342.20
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1738.248Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1738.
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1738. KM-201. 1.0 gram. Bold XF+, lightly cleaned but retoned, popular for jewelry.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 375.00
Sold to er1 for (260.00 + 39.00) x 1 = 299.00
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1739.249Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1739.
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1739. KM-201. 1.0 gram. Lustrous XF+, no problems, popular for jewelry.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 375.00
Sold to catsdog for (300.00 + 54.00) x 1 = 354.00
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1748.250Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1748.
Lisbon, Portugal, 400 reis, Joao V, 1748. KM-201. 1.1 grams. Lustrous AU with crude rims (as made), popular for jewelry.
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 375.00
Sold to amontdusable for (250.00 + 45.00) x 1 = 295.00