Treasure, World and U.S. Coin Auction #17 (April 29-30, 2015)

Large lot of 44 miscellaneous European billon and copper coins (mostly French liards) of the mid-1600s. 120 grams total. All thin from corrosion and

France (Paris mint), 1/2 ecu, Louis XIV, 1649-A. KM-164.1. 9.46 grams. Thin and moderately corroded but with clear details, nicely toned. Recovered f

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1671E. S-P37b; KM-26; CT-346. 25.35 grams. Full pillars and cross but both weak from extensive (typical) flatness, two

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 8 reales, 1671E. S-P37b; KM-26; CT-346. 25.71 grams. Deeply toned but typically plagued with flatness, one pillar full, nearly fu

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, (1)631(T), rare. S-P26; KM-12a; CT-1026. 2.41 grams. Bold date, nearly full but off-center shield and cross, worn but not

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, Philip IV, assayer T. S-P26; KM-12a. 2.75 grams. Good full cross, full but weaker shield, light toning, minimal corrosion

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, (1)651(E). S-P36; KM-12b; CT-1048. 1.80 grams. Good full shield, off-center cross with nice lion and castle, clear date,

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, (16)5(2)E Transitional, McLean Type II or III. S-P37. 2.84 grams. Exceptional but off-center pillars-and-waves, bold A-P-

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, 1652E Transitional, McLean Type V. S-P37; KM-unl.; CT-1050. 3.07 grams. Nice but very slightly off-center pillars, nearly

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1 real, (1652)E Transitional, McLean Type VI. S-P37; KM-unl.; CT-unl. 3.45 grams. Good full pillars, the cross half flat (as made