Treasure, World & U.S. Coin Auction #20

Guanajuato, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1840/30PJ, encapsulated NGC MS 62. DP-Go22; KM-377.8. Scarcer overdate variety struck on later-stage dies

Zacatecas, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1841OM, encapsulated NGC MS 63, tied for finest known in NGC census. DP-Zs21; KM-377.13. Flashy despite the

Zacatecas, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1844OM, encapsulated NGC MS 61. DP-Zs24; KM-377.13. Weak feathers on eagle's breast, choice gold toni...

Guanajuato, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1852PF, encapsulated NGC MS 62. DP-Go36; KM-377.8. Very lustrous with centers slightly weak but notable as

Culiacan, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1854CE, Sonora cap variety. DP-Cn09; KM-377.3. 27.11 grams. Variety with large eagle and Liberty cap, importa

Mexico City, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1858FH, wide date variety, encapsulated NGC MS 63. DP-Mo44; KM-377.10. A choice and beautiful coin with b

Guanajuato, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1859PF, encapsulated NGC MS 63. DP-Go43; KM-377.8. Choice rainbow toning over lustrous surfaces.

Mexico City, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1862CH, encapsulated NGC MS 64. DP-Mo50; KM-377.10. Interesting example with frosty die rust on lustrous

Guanajuato, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1863YF, encapsulated NGC MS 63. DP-Go48; KM-377.8. Softly struck (typical for this date), with beautiful g

Mexico City, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1863TH, encapsulated NGC MS 63. DP-Mo52; KM-377.10. Weakly struck centers but with bright white luster an

Chihuahua, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1864JC, encapsulated NGC MS 63. DP-Ca37; KM-377.2. Struck with later-stage dies showing numerous die-cracks

Culiacan, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1865CE, six-pointed star variety, encapsulated NGC MS 62. DP-Cn22; KM-377.3. Very rare variety with only one

Guanajuato, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1873FR, encapsulated NGC MS 64. DP-Go53; KM-377.8. Highly lustrous, with only one higher at MS 65 in NGC c

Guanajuato, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1875FR, encapsulated NGC MS 64. DP-Go55; KM-337.8. Boldly struck and well detailed, with an interesting in

Zacatecas, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1883/2JS, encapsulated NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. DP-Zs68; KM-377.13. Only known example in MS

Guanajuato, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1886/76RR/BR, encapsulated NGC MS 63. DP-Go69; KM-377.8. Tied with one other for second-finest known, the

Zacatecas, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1886JS, encapsulated NGC MS 65. DP-Zs71; KM-377.13. Well struck and lustrous, with die-polish lines and die

Culiacan, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1888AM, encapsulated NGC MS 64. DP-Cn50; KM-377.3. Well-centered strike, some die-polish lines, beautiful go

San Luis Potosi, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1888MR, encapsulated NGC MS 64. DP-Pi79; KM-333.12. Bright white, lustrous coin with typical light fr

Zacatecas, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1888FZ, encapsulated NGC MS 63. DP-Zs74; KM-377.13. Slightly soft strike, some die-polish lines, rainbow to

Zacatecas, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1892FZ, encapsulated NGC MS 64. DP-Zs78; KM-377.13. Centered strike with numerous die-cracks (typical), lig

Zacatecas, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1895FZ, encapsulated NGC MS 64. DP-Zs81; KM-377.13. Soft strike evident on cap and eagle, significant die-p

Mexico City, Mexico, cap-and-rays 8 reales, 1897AM, encapsulated NGC MS 64. DP-Mo85; KM-377.10. Final year of type, with bright white, lustrous field

San Luis Potosi, Mexico, cap-and-rays 4 reales, 1847AM, ex-McCormick. KM-375.8. 13.48 grams. Lightly cleaned XF+ with strong die-polish lines (common

Mexico City, Mexico, cap-and-rays 2 reales, 1863TH, encapsulated NGC MS 66, tied with one other for finest known in NGC census. KM-374.10. Frosty die

Real de Catorce, Mexico, cap-and-rays 2 reales, 1863ML, rare. KM-374.1. 6.73 grams. AXF with heavy planchet adjustment lines, grey patina. A rare mint

San Luis Potosi, Mexico, cap-and-rays 2 reales, 1863RO. KM-374.11. 6.90 grams. Lustrous UNC with adjustment marks and die-polish lines, dark orange to

Guanajuato, Mexico, 1 peso, 1871S, encapsulated NGC MS 61. KM-408.4. Among the finer Mint State examples (highest grade seen in NGC census is MS 62),

Mexico City, Mexico, 1 peso, "Caballito," 1910, encapsulated NGC MS 64. KM-453. Above-average Mint State example with well-defined featur...

Mexico City, Mexico, 1 peso, "Caballito," 1913, even-spaced date variety, encapsulated NGC MS 64. KM-453. Lustrous, blast white coin with...

Chihuahua, Mexico, 1 peso, 1915FM, encapsulated NGC MS 61. KM-619. Army of the North revolutionary coinage issued by Francisco "Pancho" V...

Durango (Cuencame), Mexico, 1 peso, "Muera Huerta," 1914, continuous border, encapsulated NGC MS 61. KM-621. Popular "Muera Huerta&q...

Durango (Cuencame), Mexico, 1 peso, "Muera Huerta," 1914, dot-dash border. KM-622. 25.34 grams. Bold XF+ with strong die-cracks and clash ...

Oaxaca, Mexico, provisional copper 3 centavos, 1915, PROVISIO variety, encapsulated NGC MS 61 BN. KM-711. Fully brown coin with original surfaces and

Campen, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1647, encapsulated NGC MS 61, tied for finest known in NGC census. KM-42.2; Dav-4879. Lustrou...

Gelderland, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1648, encapsulated NGC MS 62. KM-36; Dav-4850. Lustrous coin with soft strike and weak ar...

Zwolle, United Netherlands, "lion" daalder, 1649, encapsulated NGC MS 61, finest and only specimen in NGC census. KM-46; Dav-4885. Slight...

Nicaragua (Leon), provisional "imitation cob" 2 reales, 1823 P.M.P.Y., very rare, encapsulated NGC AU 53. KM-unl. (var. of 15.1 under Hond...

Panama, 1/4 balboa, 1932, encapsulated NGC MS 65, finest known in NGC census, ex-Whittier. KM-11.1. Well-centered and strongly struck coin with bold

Panama, 1/10 balboa, 1934, encapsulated NGC MS 66, finest known in NGC census, ex-Whittier (stated inside slab). KM-10.1. Bright, lustrous coin with

Paraguay (struck in Buenos Aires), 1 peso, 1889. KM-5. 24.97 grams. Lustrous Mint State with well-centered bold strike, light gold toning, strong die-

Lima, Peru, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1753J. CT-307; KM-55.1. 27.02 grams. Lustrous Mint State with light surface hairlines, dark spot of blue to

Lima, Peru, pillar 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1759JM, dot above one mintmark. CT-319; KM-55.2; Eliz-10. 26.51 grams. Low-contrast XF with light, uneven t

Lima, Peru, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1772JM, dot over one mintmark, encapsulated NGC AU 53. CT-850; KM-64.2; Gilboy-L-8-25A. Deeply toned with t

Lima, Peru, 8 reales, 1822JP, "Peru Libre." KM-136. 26.64 grams. Lustrous AU with weak centers, struck with rusty dies, typical off-center...

Cuzco, South Peru, 8 reales, 1838MS. KM-170.4. 26.26 grams. Bright AU with small surface marks and hairlines, planchet flaws over A in PERUANA, strong

Arequipa, South Peru, 1/2 real, 1837, encapsulated NGC XF 40. KM-168. Light, even wear with a well-centered strike, nice grey patina.

Arequipa, Peru, 1/5 sol, 1885AC, very rare. KM-191a. 4.82 grams. One-year provisional issue (about 8-10 examples reported, this specimen among the fi

Puerto Rico (under Spain), half dollar, fleur-de-lis countermark (1884) on a USA (Philadelphia mint) seated Liberty half dollar, 1854, rare. KM-10. 12

Puerto Rico (under Spain), half dollar, fleur-de-lis countermark (1884) on a USA (Philadelphia mint) seated Liberty half dollar, date not visible (185

Romania (Bucharest mint), 1 leu, Carol I, 1884-B, encapsulated MS 63. KM-22. Strong details, bold strike, light gold toning.

Russia (St. Petersburg mint), 1 rouble, Nicholas I, 1830-HT, encapsulated NGC MS 62. KM-C161. Well-centered strike with nice surfaces, numerous die c

Segovia, Spain, milled 2 reales "pistareen," Philip V, 1708Y, encapsulated NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. CT-1381; KM-275. Bold a...

Madrid, Spain, milled 2 reales "pistareen," Philip V, 1723A, 3 fleurs-de-lis, encapsulated NGC MS 65, finest known in NGC census. CT-1250;...

Barcelona, Spain, 2-1/2 pesetas, Joseph Napoleon, 1809, encapsulated NGC MS 62, CT Cover Coin. CT-37; KM-68. Lustrous, bright white with light grey t

Madrid, Spain, 20 reales de vellon, Joseph Napoleon, 1811AI, small eagle, encapsulated NGC AU 58. CT-29; KM-551.2. Beautiful, lustrous surfaces and c

Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 4 shillings 1-1/2 pence (half dollar), no date (1805-1824), "TIRTILA" countermark on obverse of a half-cu...

Uruguay, 1 peso fuerte, 1844, coin rotation. KM-5. 26.79 grams. Nice AXF, some marks (scratches above UN on reverse), light rainbow toning, popular on

Uruguay (struck in Paris), 1 peso, 1877-A, encapsulated NGC MS 61. KM-17. Well-centered and detailed design with light friction marks on high points

Uruguay, 50 centavos, 1917, encapsulated NGC MS 63. KM-22. Beautiful toning with rainbow hues around rim, well-centered strike.

Uruguay, copper 20 centesimos, 1843/40, encapsulated NGC AU 50 BN. KM-2.2. Chocolate-brown toning, with light marks and sections of weak rims, rare i

Caracas, Venezuela, "imitation cob" 2 reales, "817" date (1817), rare. KM-C13.2. 4.34 grams. Perfectly round with full details, ...

Caracas, Venezuela, royalist 4 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1820BS, lions at upper right and lower left, rare. KM-C7.2. 9.05 grams. A popular key piece from

Caracas, Venezuela, royalist 2 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1819/8BS, lions at upper right and lower left. KM-C6.1. 4.82 grams. Nicely toned VF+ with full d

Venezuela, nickel proof pattern 1 centavo, 1852, double reverse, encapsulated NGC PF 62. KM-Pn25. Lustrous, light marks in bright proof surfaces, som

Akarnania, Anaktorion, AR stater, 350-300 BC, "pegasus." Pegasi-29; BCD-83. 8.34 grams. Pegasus flying left, AN monogram below forehooves ...

Attica, Athens, AR tetradrachm, "owl," 440-404 BC, circa 430 BC. 16.95 grams. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl stand...

Calabria, Taras, AR nomos, circa 390-385 BC, "boy on dolphin." Vlasto-385. 7.83 grams. Warrior on horse left, holding small round shield; ...

Calabria, Taras, AR nomos, circa 272-240 BC, "boy on dolphin." Vlasto-836 to 841. 6.58 grams. Youth on horseback left, crowning horse with...

Calabria, Taras, AR nomos, circa 272-240 BC, "boy on dolphin." HN Italy-1024; Vlasto-846. 6.35 grams. Youth on horseback left, crowning ho...

Calabria, Taras, AR nomos, circa 272-240 BC, "boy on dolphin." BMC-214; Vlasto-877. 6.14 grams. Youth on horseback right, holding shield a...

Calabria, Taras, AR nomos, circa 272-240 BC, "boy on dolphin." Vlasto-904 to 6; SNG ANS-1220 to 24. 6.17 grams. Horseman armed with short ...

Kingdom of Macedon, AR tetradrachm, Philip III Arrhidaios, 323-317 BC in the name of Alexander III ("the Great"), Amphipolis mint, struck ...

Kingdom of Macedon, AR tetradrachm, Kassander, as regent, 317-305 BC, in the name of Alexander III ("the Great"), Amphipolis mint, struck ...

Kingdom of Macedon, AR tetradrachm, Alexander III ("the Great"), 336-323 BC, struck in the names of Kassander and Antigonos II, 310-275 BC...

Kingdom of Macedon, AR drachm, Alexander III ("the Great"), 336-323 BC, Miletos mint, encapsulated NGC Choice AU / strike 5/5 and surface ...

Kingdom of Thrace, AR drachm, Lysimachus, 305-281 BC, Cardia Mint (Lysimachia), ca.299-296 BC, encapsulated NGC AU / strike 5/5 and surface 5/5. Muell

Macedon under Roman Rule, AR tetradrachm, ca. 167-148 BC, 1st Meris, Amphipolis mint, encapsulated NGC AU / strike 5/5 and surface 4/5. SNG Copenhagen

Phoenicia, Byblus, Aynel, AR shekel, ca. 350-315 BC, encapsulated NGC XF / strike 3/5 and surface 3/5. SNG Copenhagen-132. 13.15 grams. Three hoplites

Phoenicia, Tyre, AR tetradrachm "shekel of Tyre," dated 39/38 BC (CY 88). BMC-175. 14.10 grams. Bust of Melkart right / Standing eagle lef...

Thrace, Islands of Thasos, AR tetradrachm, 2nd-1st centuries BC, encapsulated NGC Choice AU / strike 5/5 and surface 3/5. Le Rider, Thasiennes-51; HGC

Roman Republic, AR didrachm (quadrigatus), Anonymous, ca. 225-212 BC, Rome mint. Crawford-28/3; Sydenham-65; RSC-24. 5.48 grams. Laureate head of Jan

Roman Republic, serrate AR denarius, L. Roscius Fabatus, 64 BC, Rome mint. Crawford-412/1; Sydenham-915. 3.84 grams. Head of Juno Sospita right, weari

Roman Republic, AR denarius, The Caesarians, Julius Caesar, circa 54-44 BC, moneyer C. Cossutius Maridianus, Rome mint. Crawford-480/19; Sydenham-1069

Roman Republic, AR denarius, Julius Caesar, April-August 49 BC, military mint traveling with Caesar. Crawford-443/1; CRI-9; Sydenham-1006; RSC-49. 3.6

Roman Republic, AR denarius, Octavian, 43-27 BC, uncertain Italian mint, struck 29-27 BC. RIC-272; RSC-124. 3.62 grams. Laureate head of Apollo of Act

Roman Republic, AR cistophorus, Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD, Pergamum mint, struck 19-18 BC. RIC I-507; RPC I-2220; RSC-202. 11.29 grams. Bare head right /

Roman Empire, AR denarius, Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD, Lugdunum mint, struck circa 5 BC. RIC-207; BMC-533. 3.58 grams. Laureate head of Augustus right / Ca

Roman Empire, AR denarius, Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD, Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, struck 2 BC-12 AD. RIC-207; RSC-43. 3.73 grams. Laureate head of Augustus righ

Roman Empire, AR denarius, Caligula, with Agrippina Senior (his mother), 37-41 AD, Lugdunum mint, struck 37 AD. RIC-14; RSC-2. 3.63 grams. Bare head o

Roman Empire, AR denarius "tribute penny," Tiberius,14-37 AD, Lugdunum mint, struck 18-35 AD. BM-48, C-16; Paris-28; RIC-30. 3.65 grams. L...

Roman Empire, AR denarius, Vitellius, 69 AD, Rome mint. RIC-105. 2.96 grams. Laureate head of Vitellius right / Libertas standing facing right, holdin

Roman Empire, AV aureus, Titus, 79-81 AD, issued as Caesar, encapsulated NGC F, strike 5/5 and surface 4/5. RIC-210; Calico-723. 7.03 grams. Laureate

Roman Empire, AR denarius, Titus, 79-81 AD, struck 80 AD. RIC II-108; RSC-318. 3.29 grams. Laureate head of Titus right / Large wreath on curule chair

Roman Empire, AR denarius, Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva), 96-98 AD, Rome mint, struck 97 AD. RIC-24; RSC-48. 3.00 grams. Laureate head of Nerva right

Roman Empire, AR denarius, Macrinus, 217-218 AD, Antioch mint, struck 217-218 AD. RIC-80; RSC-108. 4.08 grams. Laureate bust of Macrinus draped right

Judaea, AE middle bronze, Bar Kokhba Revolt, 132-135 AD, encapsulated NGC Choice VF, strike 4/5 and surface 3/5. Hendin-1437; TJC-291. 13.10 grams. Pa

Byzantine Empire, AV solidus, Anastasius I, 491-518 AD, Constantinople mint. DOC I-7a; SB-5. 4.46 grams. Diademed and helmeted three-quarter facing bu

Byzantine Empire, AV solidus, Justin II, 565-578 AD, Constantinople mint. DOC-4; SB-345. 4.30 grams. Helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust facing, hold

USA (Philadelphia mint), $20 coronet Liberty, 1852, no motto. KM-74.1. 33.26 grams. Muted luster, minor bagmarks throughout.