358

Christensen, Henry: Numismatic Commentary and Auction Sale. Treasures of the 'Conception'

Currency:USD Category:Books / Catalogs Start Price:15.00 USD Estimated At:25.00 - 35.00 USD
Christensen, Henry: Numismatic Commentary and Auction Sale. Treasures of the 'Conception'
To bid in this sale, you must agree to our terms and conditions.
Christensen, Henry. NUMISMATIC COMMENTARY AND AUCTION SALE. TREASURES OF THE 'CONCEPTION'. May 14, 1982. 1-1980 Lots. 4to. This auction sale catalog includes numismatic material from Ancient Greece, Rome, and the Byzantine Empire, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, and other foreign countries and includes coins from the wreck of the 'Conception'. The sale includes an extensive selection of ancient Greek and Roman coinage, Coins from Brazil and Portugal, and 223 lots of silver cobs and 11 lots of silver ingots from the wreck of the Spanish galleon, 'Concepcion', which sank in 1641. A history of the wreck is presented in the short article, 'Numismatic Treasures of the Conception.' Also included is the article, 'Another Look at the Sun and Mountains Countermarks of Central America' by William W.B. Christensen. Madison. original white card covers. Fine. 78 pages. 19 b&w plates. PRL. Gengerke 80[105]. Lot weight: 0 lbs 10oz. Subject(s): Ancients, Mexico, Latin American, European, World Coinage.