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DANIEL FRANK SEDWICK, LLCpresents

MAIL-BID

TREASUREAUCTION #4

closing Thursday, November 6, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. EST

Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLCP.O. Box 1964

Winter Park, FL 32790U.S.A.

(407) 975-3325 • Fax (407) 975-3327

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Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC staff:

Dan Sedwick, Augi García, Patty Sedwick and Cori Sedwick Downing

(special thanks to Alan Workman for his assistance)

Daniel Frank Sedwick, licensed Florida auctioneer #AU3635, AB2592

© Copyright Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC, 2008. All rights reserved.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1) This is a traditional “mail bid” auction, meaning that all items will be sold to the highest bidder and bids will beaccepted up to the closing date and time. Bids may be submitted by mail, phone, fax, email, or in person. We cannotbe responsible for errors in your bidding or the loss or delay of any bids that do not reach us by the closing date andtime. All bids submitted will be considered in U.S. dollars.

2) All bids submitted are considered MINIMUM bids, and bidders are advised to provide allowable percentage increasesto indicate MAXIMUM bids. In the case of tie MAXIMUM bids, we award the lot to the bidder with the highestMINIMUM bid. If there is no tie, then the high bidder will win the lot at his MINIMUM bid OR at the nextincrement above the second-highest MAXIMUM bid. Note that bids will NOT be reduced below a bidder’sMINIMUM bid.

3) A winning bid is considered a formal contract between the buyer and the consignor. By submitting his bid, thewinning bidder agrees to purchase the lot(s) he/she has won and further agrees to pay the Buyer’s Premium and anyshipping, sales tax, customs duties, or other surcharges involved in delivering the lot(s) to the buyer. Winningbidders will be notified immediately after the sale with an invoice reflecting the total amount due and shall remitpayment within two weeks of notification. We reserve the right to re-open the lots to second- and third- (etc.)highest bidders if we have not received paymentafter two weeks. Title to each lot does not pass until the item hasbeen paid for in full. Any late payments (one month past invoice date) will be assessed an accrued interestcharge of 1½% per month.

4) All lots will be sent to winning bidders via U.S. Mail when the invoice has been paid in full unless other arrangementsare made. All domestic shipments will carry full insurance, but foreign shipments are sent at the buyer’s risk(insurance available in some cases).

5) A Buyer’s Premium of 19% will be added to the winning bid for the total purchase price before any applicable taxor surcharges. Winning bidders who pay by cash, check, money order, wire transfer or direct deposit areeligible for a reduction of the Buyer’s Premium by 4% (net 15%). Winning bidders who pay by credit card (notthrough PayPal) are eligible for a reduction of the Buyer’s Premium by 1% (net 18%).

6) Acceptable forms of payment are cash, check, money order, wire transfer, direct deposit, PayPal, Visa/MC (paymentsby American Express and Discover can be made via PayPal). All payments by check or money order should bemade payable to Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC. Payments by direct deposit or wire transfer should be made to theDaniel Frank Sedwick LLC Operating Account, Bank of America account #898013725092, ABA #026009593,SWIFT code BOFAUS6S. Payments by PayPal should be made to auction@sedwickcoins.com. All payments shallbe in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank.

7) New bidders who do not have established credit with us must supply references and/or a 25% deposit. Credit cardsare acceptable in lieu of a deposit. Your deposit will be refunded if your bids are unsuccessful, but if you are awinning bidder, your deposit will be applied to your purchase. Any bidders with an overdue balance with DanielFrank Sedwick or Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC must complete payment of their previous balance beforetheir bids will be accepted.

8) You may opt for “either/or” bids and/or total budgets on your bid sheet. “Either/or” bids are used when you wantjust one (or whatever number you specify) of two or more lots but it does not matter which of those lots you get.

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Total-budget bids are used when you are bidding on more lots than you expect to win and do not wish to spend morethan a specified amount. Mail-bid sales are uniquely flexible for these situations.

9) Most lots are unreserved, but some lots do have a reserve or minimum bid assigned by the consignor. Any reservewill be at or below the stated low estimate. All estimates are given in U.S. dollars.

10) Even when there is not a reserve, bidders are advised that Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC is an active dealer in thismaterial and will buy any and all items at a wholesale level; therefore, any bids below reasonable wholesale will notbe considered. Furthermore we reserve the right to reject any bids that we have reason to believe are not submittedin good faith.

11) All items are guaranteed genuine and as described. Returns will NOT be accepted UNLESS there was an error inthe listing. (Note that grading and estimation of corrosion are subjective and differences of opinion cannot beconsidered errors.) Any returns must be agreed upon BEFORE shipment back to us, and any applicable refunds willbe made immediately upon receipt of the returned item(s). We must receive all returns in unaltered condition nolater than one month after the sale. Any refunds for returns paid for by credit card will be subject to a 3% return fee.

12) Lots may be inspected at our private office in Winter Park by appointment only during our office hours of Mondaythrough Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. High-quality photos of all items are viewable on our website 24 hours a day, 7 daysa week.

13) Florida sales tax (6% to 7.5%, depending on your county) will be added to all purchases of items that are NOT coinsor bullion. Coins and bullion are also taxed if the total coin and/or bullion purchase is less than $500.

14) The winning bidder pays for all costs of shipping or delivery of his/her lots. In some cases special delivery must bearranged between the consignor and the winning bidder. There are no surcharges for packing or handling in thissale.

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ORDER OF SALEclosing Thursday, November 6, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. EST

Section Lots PagesBiography ............................................................................................................................ 6Shipwreck histories............................................................................................................. 7-19Gold cobs by mint ....................................................................................... 1-34 ............... 20-23World gold coins by country ...................................................................... 35-113 ........... 24-34Shipwreck ingots and other bullion .......................................................... 114-170 ......... 35-56Shipwreck silver coins ................................................................................ 171-625 ......... 57-126Medals pertaining to ships and shipwrecks ............................................. 626-634 ......... 126-128Silver cobs (Mexico, Lima and Potosí) ...................................................... 635-769 ......... 129-143Other silver cobs ......................................................................................... 770-805 ......... 143-148World silver coins by country .................................................................... 806-847 ......... 149-155Artifacts (shipwreck) .................................................................................. 848-1003 ....... 156-180Artifacts (non-shipwreck) .......................................................................... 1004-1065 ..... 181-193Media (documents, fine art, books and catalogs) .................................... 1066-1163 ..... 193-206

A note about the order: As the world’s leading purveyors of New World cobs and shipwreck coins, we have alwaysseparated and highlighted our cob and shipwreck offerings from the rest of what we sell. To cater to our established clientele,we have preserved that arrangement in our auctions as well, with the usual cobs presented in order of establishment of eachmint (the rare and unusual mints at the end) and the shipwreck coins, ingots and artifacts presented in chronological orderby wreck.

REFERENCES CITED

In the description for each lot we supply one or more numbers in reference to acknowledged publications in thefield where possible. References used in this catalog include the following:

Cay = Cayón’s Las monedas españolas del tremis al euro del 411 a nuestros días (2005).CT = Calicó’s Numismática española (2008), formerly by Calicó and Trigo (9 previous editions).DM = Delmonte’s The Silver Benelux (1967).FR = Friedberg’s Gold Coins of the World, 7th edition (2003).FS = Frank Sedwick’s Gold Coinage of Gran Colombia (1991).KM = Krause-Mishler’s Standard Catalog of World Coins, various editions, including Spain, Portugal and the

New World.N = Nesmith’s The Coinage of the First Mint of the Americas at Mexico City 1536-1572 ( 1955).RL = Restrepo’s and Lasser’s books on Colombian cobs, including Macuquinas de Colombia (1998), The Cob

Coinage of Colombia (2000), and Monedas de Colombia (2006).S = Sedwick’s The Practical Book of Cobs, 4th edition (2007).Sp = Spink’s (formerly Seaby’s) Coins of England and the United Kingdom, 41st edition (2006).

A NOTE ABOUT PHOTOS

Coin photos in this catalog are generally shown at actual size, with the exception of large lots, which are typicallyreduced, as are most artifacts and media.

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DANIEL FRANK SEDWICK, LLC presentsTREASURE AUCTION #4A Mail-Bid Sale, closing November 6, 2008

We are proud to offer the world’s ONLY auctions dedicated exclusively to TREASURE! And the timing could not be better.

In a world where the economy is more vague than ever, there is no longer a good “feel” for what the dollar should be worth,what a gallon of gas should cost, even what the value of an ounce of gold should be. The stock market is more volatile thanever, and even the once “safe” investment of real estate is iffy at best. Collectibles, however, are on fire, posting recordprices at even the most recent auctions around the world, mostly because collectibles are valued by quality and scarcityrather than anything speculative.

Within the collectibles field, there is nothing hotter right now than treasure items like shipwreck coins, silver and goldingots and artifacts from shipwrecks, even miscellaneous coins and antiques from colonial days or later. Longtime collectorsare parting with some of the best material we’ve ever seen. Naturally even the most anxious sellers want to get top dollar,and they know the best way is to consign to specialized auctions with high-quality catalogs and maximum online visibility.

Our dedicated treasure auctions are finally filling this long-neglected niche. We receive consignments daily and even havea backlog for our spring 2009 auction already. Our consignors know that we expertly research every lot and present the lotsin fully illustrated catalogs and on a dynamic website whose traffic rankings are increasing daily.

Our newest addition is secure online bidding through Sixbid.com. We still offer the personal touch and are happy to assistany and all callers, but many bidders prefer to send their bids quietly and confidentially via email or fax. Because of theSixbid format, we have had to modify our “min/max” bidding system, so now you must give a starting bid and tell us whatpercent increase (if any) you will allow to reach your top bid. We still give precedence to the highest starting bids (not orderreceived) and only offer bid-reduction from your maximum allowance.

This current sale features several important, not-to-be-missed offerings:• The “Golden Fleece wreck” (ca. 1550) Research Collection of Mexican Charles-Joanna coins (including a specimen

of the famous 3 reales), plus the largest selection of gold “finger” bars and silver “splash” ingots ever offeredfrom this wreck

• A NEW and exclusive wreck: The “Wild Horse River wreck” (ca. 1620) from the Río de la Plata off Uruguay(silver cobs and artifacts, including gemstone rings)

• A substantial offering of rare countermarked Brazilian coins and some artifacts from the Sacramento (1668)• Certified shipwreck Dutch gold ducats in some of the highest grades we have ever seen• The “Fort Capron treasure” of U.S. gold coins lost at sea off Florida in 1857, plus a gold bar and nuggets and dust

and several gold and silver coins from other popular U.S. wrecks like the S.S. Central America (1857) and theS.S. Republic (1865)

• A collection of Spanish colonial bust-type 8 escudos from the late 1700s and early 1800s, probably the fastest-rising coins on the market today

• A huge cincuentín (50 reales)—the largest Spanish coin ever minted—struck in Segovia, Spain• No less than THREE specimens of the very rare and highly sought 1732 Mexican pillar dollar, long considered

the first official “dollar” of the United States• Large selections from the most popular treasure wrecks like Atocha (1622), Consolación (1681), 1715 Fleet and

Rooswijk (1739), including many choice 1715-Fleet gold cobs• A significant offering of important documents and ephemera, plus the Tom Sebring collection of treasure books

This sale is poised to be our best ever by far, and we look forward to your participation to make that possible!

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BIOGRAPHYThe Tom Sebring Treasure Library

GRADING and DESCRIPTIVE TERMS

Coins

From best to worst, UNC is Uncirculated, AU is Almost Uncirculated, XF is Extra Fine, VF is Very Fine, F is Fine,VG is Very Good, and G is Good, with Fair and Poor below that.  (“About” or “A” means the coin is just shy of theindicated grade.  “Mint State” refers to lustrous, choice UNC coins.) We do not always assign numismatic gradesto sea-salvage and land-burial coins, which were usually Uncirculated (or close to it) before the effects of corrosionand/or cleaning. Corrosion is usually assessed, from least to most, as follows: none, minimal, light, moderate, andheavy. Also note that we sometimes use the abbreviations E for escudos and R for reales in the listings for Spanishand Spanish colonial items.

Books

We use several standard terms in our book descriptions, as follows:

HC = Hard cover SC = Soft coverDJ = Dust jacket Ed = Editionpp = Pages ex lib = Ex-library (with stampings and/or card-holders pasted in)

Our book grading is very similar to the coin grades above, with top condition indicated as “mint” or “new,” then“Very Fine” (VF) for not new but unread (or very slightly read) condition, then “Fine” (F) for slightly used, “VeryGood” (VG) for moderately used, and “Good” (G) for well-used condition. Any significant damage is separatelynoted, as opposed to including it in the grade.

In this auction we are proud to present Part I of the Tom Sebring Treasure Library. Parts II and III will be auctioned in our2009 sales.

Tom is a longtime collector of shipwreck coins and artifacts and the books relating to them. This interest was stimulated in1968 with the purchase of a silver eight-reales cob from the 1715 Fleet wrecks and a copy of Kip Wagner’s book Pieces of

Eight.

Over a period of many years, Tom assembled a comprehensive collection of coinsfrom over eighty different wrecks, and in the process he avidly sought out relevantbooks and auction catalogs. He is proud of the fact that there is not a single book in hiscollection that he has not read from cover to cover!

Using the research from these books, Tom has written over seventy articles for variousnumismatic publications, and in 1987 he authored one of the most highly regardedbooks in the field of shipwreck collecting: Treasure Tales—Shipwrecks and Salvage.

Tom’s collection of shipwreck coins and artifacts was sold in January of 2004. Tom isnow putting his collection of books and auction catalogs up for auction in the hopesthat other collectors will enjoy them as much as he has.

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SHIPWRECK (AND HOARD) HISTORIES

Throughout this catalog we offer coins and artifacts from dozens of different shipwrecks and hoards—“treasure” in the truest sense.While we did not want to break up the flow of the catalog in the listings, we do want to offer a bit of history behind each wreckconcerned, so we present the histories on the next several pages in chronological order. Note that this time there are a number of“unidentified” wrecks in the catalog for which we simply have no further information. Please feel free to contact us for more informationabout any of these wrecks or about shipwrecks or treasure in general.

Flor do Mar, sunk in 1511 off Sumatra, IndonesiaIn 1511 the Portuguese Viceroy Afonso de Albuquerque

was sent to the strategic town of Malacca (in modern-day Malaysia)to claim it for Portugal—which he did—but on the return voyageto India, his ship Flor do Mar was wrecked in a storm, sendingspoils from the victory (including a reported 60 tons of gold) to theseabed. Modern searches for the wreck (which sank to a depth ofover 100 feet) have been unsuccessful, with the exception of somefinds by Robert Marx, like the jade artifacts in this sale.

“Tumbaga wreck,” sunk ca. 1528 off Grand BahamaIsland

Before there were coins, before there were SpanishTreasure Fleets, and even before there were any kind of colonieson the Spanish Main, the conquistador Hernán Cortés and his mendiscovered treasure in the form of Native-American gold and silverartifacts. While it is a shame these artifacts no longer exist, at leasttheir one-time presence is confirmed by what have become knownas “tumbaga” bars: a group of more than 200 silver and gold ingotsdiscovered in the remains of an unidentified ca.-1528 shipwreckoff Grand Bahama Island. The artifacts that comprised these barswere apparently lumped together in two piles—one for gold-coloredartifacts and the other for silver-colored artifacts—with greatamounts of impurities (predominantly copper) in each pile. Thepiles were then melted as much as possible (not thoroughly) andpoured into crude molds that in some cases were no more thandepressions in the sand. The resulting ingots, called “tumbaga” bars,were then stamped with four types of markings:1. Assayer, most in the form of BV with “~” over the B and “o”over the V, but others include MS and INo /DeCBA, whose namesare still unknown (also note that some bars that do not bear any ofthese assayer markings may have assayer-marks incorporated intotheir fineness or serial marks).2. Fineness, marked in Roman numerals (but in various forms) as apercentage of 2400.3. Serial number, usually in the form of the letter R followed byRoman numerals (some possibly incorporated into the finenessmarkings, as for assayers above).4. Tax stamp, part of a circular seal whose legend (pieced together)reads CAROLVS QVINTVS IMPERATOR for Charles V of theHoly Roman Empire.

Each bar is described in detail in the 1993 book Tumbaga

Silver for Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire, byDouglas Armstrong, a professional conservator hired by the salvagecompany to clean and preserve all the silver “tumbaga” bars. Anew publication in the works by Agustín García-Barneche shouldsoon shed more light on the history and manufacture of these ingots.

“Golden Fleece wreck,” sunk ca. 1550 in the northernCaribbean

This wreck was nicknamed for a royal stamping (“GoldenFleece”) on several of the gold “finger” bars (ingots) it yielded.Except for a handful of extremely rare Santo Domingo pieces, allthe coins from this wreck were Mexican Carlos-Juana silver coins(all assayers prior to S), including several rarities, the most importantbeing three specimens of the Rincón “Early Series” 8 reales of1538, the very first 8 reales ever struck in the New World (the bestof which achieved a record in 2006 for the highest amount everpaid at auction for a Spanish colonial coin: $373,750!). To date thefinders of the wreck have not identified the wreck or disclosed itsexact location, but they have gone on record stating it was ininternational waters in the northern Caribbean. Though it was arelatively small find (a few thousand coins at most), it has been theprimary source for Mexican Carlos-Juana coins on the market sincethe mid-1990s.

Perhaps more impressive than the coins from this wreckare the few dozen gold and silver ingots it has yielded, all of whichhave entered the market exclusively through Daniel FrankSedwick. The varying purities of these bars are reminiscent of the“tumbaga” bars (see above), although the later gold ingots seem tohave been cast in somewhat standard shapes (“fingers”) and sizes.The silver ingots from this wreck, popularly known as “splashes,”were simply poured onto the ground, leaving a round, flat moundof silver that was subsequently stamped with a tax stamp (in theform of a crowned C for King Charles I) and/or a fineness in theusual block Roman numerals in parts per 2400, much like the karatsystem we use today. The gold ingots also show a fineness marking(but no tax stamps or other markings) in parts per 24, with a dotbeing a quarter karat. Silver or gold, many of the ingots from thiswreck were cut into two or more parts, presumably to divide intoseparate accounts. We believe these “Golden Fleece wreck” ingotsare the only known examples made in the colonies between the“tumbaga” period of the 1520s and the specimens found on the1554 Fleet at Padre Island, Texas. (Note: the few gold bars recoveredfrom the Texas wrecks were marked with the same punches as someof the gold bars from this slightly later wreck.)

Spanish 1554 Fleet sunk off Padre Island, TexasThe 1554 Fleet consisted of four caravels, the San Andrés,

the Santa María de Yciar, the San Estéban, and the Espíritu Santo,all but the first of which foundered off what is now Padre Island ina violent storm. There were many immediate survivors, but nativeskilled nearly all of them. Much of the treasure was salvaged soonafterward by the Spanish. In the 1960s two of the ships wererediscovered and salvaged by an out-of-state company, causing

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controversy by removing what Texans thought should belong totheir State. (The third wreck-site was apparently obliterated by adredging operation in the late 1940s on what is known as theMansfield Cut, a manmade inlet.) The State of Texas conducted itsown excavations on the two sites in the 1970s. The 1554 Fleetwrecks have yielded almost exclusively Mexican coinage of Carlos-Juana (up to and including assayer S), some of which still washesup on the beaches of Padre Island. Even when found on the beach,these coins are illegal to own in Texas, which has declared them allto be the property of the State, but they do trade freely elsewhere.Uncleaned specimens (mostly beach finds) are distinctively rustyin color and therefore are usually distinguishable from coins fromthe “Golden Fleece wreck” above.

Unidentified ca.-1554 wreck in the northern CaribbeanAs mentioned above, one ship escaped the 1554-Fleet

disaster, the San Andrés, but it was damaged and only barely madeit into Havana harbor. Its treasure was safely offloaded onto othervessels for the journey through the Bahama Channel and up theStraits of Florida and back to Spain, but archival records in Spainindicate that not all of the treasure from the San Andrés made itthere. In addition to a documented loss off Portugal, there is someevidence that these ships were hit by another storm and lostsomewhere in the northern Caribbean, at least one of them hittingthe east coast of Florida and being salvaged by the Ais Indians. Afew coins found on the east coast of Florida (particularly in thevicinity of Cape Canaveral) in recent decades seem to confirm this.Archival records also indicate that some of the treasure from theSan Andrés was brought to and left at Puerto Rico to be retrievedlater in the 1550s.The material we are seeing on the market today (coins, ingots andsome artifacts like plates with markings) is identical to what wasfound off Texas, so it MUST have come from the same 1554shipment originally, and is therefore most likely the part that wasoffloaded from the San Andrés in Havana. Because the salvagerssay the source is somewhere off the Dominican Republic, it mayhave more to do with the part that was left in Puerto Rico than withthe losses in the Bahama Channel.

Santiago, sunk in 1585 on the Bassas da India atollbetween Mozambique and Madagascar (east of Africa)

This relatively obscure wreck sank on a reef at night dueto pilot error, following which the captain and crew absconded withthe one useable lifeboat, leaving some 400 or more passengers toperish on the wreck. The Santiago was found again and salvagedin the late 1970s by Ernest Erich Klaar and eventually yieldedthousands of silver cobs (marketed in the 1980s) of both Spain andSpanish America (particularly the mints of Seville and Mexico).This shipwreck is also numismatically notable as one of only twowrecks (along with the Atocha of 1622) to have produced theextremely rare cobs of the Panama mint.

Unidentified (presumably Spanish) wreck of ca. 1590 offthe Yucatán peninsula of Mexico

Salvaged surreptitiously by Florida divers, this wreckyielded Philip II cobs of Mexico, Lima and Potosí, some inremarkably good condition. Many of this wreck’s coins arerecognizable by their jagged, truncated edges (from corrosion) withpristine interior details. Without consideration of that characteristic

pattern of corrosion, the coins from this wreck can pass for Atocha

(1622) coins, which is how many of them were successfully soldwith fraudulent Atocha certificates in the 1990s.

“Rill Cove wreck,” sunk ca. 1618 off Cornwall, EnglandThe name and nationality of the ship are unknown and

even the date of sinking is not certain—all we know is that recordsof its local salvage began in 1618. After re-discovery of the wreckby Ken Simpson and Mike Hall in 1975, eventually some 3,000coins were recovered and sold, all silver cobs, mostly Mexican,but also from Potosí and Spain. Most of the coins are thin fromcorrosion but with dark toning on fields to enhance details.

“Wild Horse River wreck,” sunk ca. 1620 in the Río de laPlata off Colonia, Uruguay

Somewhere in the River Plate opposite Buenos Aires is aremote beach where beautiful wild horses run free next to untoldtreasures just past the river bank. Quietly, local fisherman andsalvagers over the years have brought up some of these treasures,which appear to be from a Spanish ship that sank without a trace.

The River Plate (a literal translation of the Spanish name)was known to Europeans since 1516 and was even visited by SirFrancis Drake in 1578 early in his circumnavigation of the globe.Not long after that, in 1580, the colony of Buenos Aires took holdon the south side of the River Plate, and colonization slowlyincreased as Spain sought to limit Portugal’s expansion of Brazil’sfrontiers to the north. Eventually the area that we now call Uruguayon the north side of the river became a zone of contention betweenthe rival colonial empires. In fact the city of Colonia (whose fullname is Colonia del Sacramento) was originally a Portuguese fort(built in 1680). Trade between the rival colonies was forbiddenuntil 1602, when for a period of six years the Spanish crownauthorized trade with Brazil, but only in commodities like foodand clothing—no precious metals or slaves. Of course the Spanishcolonists took advantage of the contact with the Portuguese andsoon began to buy and trade slaves to resell in Potosí (overland viaCordoba to the northwest).

All evidence indicates that this “Wild Horse River Wreck”is from this early period of unofficial commerce in the River Plate(no earlier than about 1605, but possibly as late as 1620). So far ithas yielded only a few silver coins, gemstone rings and mostlysmall iron artifacts, all in incredibly well-preserved condition dueto lack of salinity and the muddy composition of the riverbed. Butmetal detector readings indicate massive metallic deposits at thebottom of crevices in the mud, just out of reach for now. What willbe found? Slave shackles? Chests of gold and silver? Only timewill tell.

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Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, FloridaArguably the most famous of all Spanish galleons salvaged

in our time, the Atocha was the almiranta (the Admiral’s ship,effectively the rear guard of any Spanish convoy) of the 1622 Fleet,which left Havana several weeks late and ran afoul of a hurricane.Eight of the 28-ship fleet were lost, wrecked on the reefs betweenthe Dry Tortugas and the Florida Keys or sunk in deeper water.Five people survived the sinking of the Atocha and were rescuedby another vessel, but the wreck itself was scattered after anotherhurricane hit the site exactly one month later. The Spanish werenever able to salvage what was one of the richest galleons ever tosail.

The cargo of the Atocha did not see light again until 1971,when the first coins were found by the now-famous salvager MelFisher and his divers, who recovered the bulk of the treasure in1985 and thereby unleashed the largest supply of silver cobs andingots the market has ever seen. Well over 100,000 shield-typecobs were found in all denominations above the half real, the greatmajority of them from Potosí, as were also the approximately 1,000silver ingots (most the size of bread loaves). A handful of goldcobs (1 and 2 escudos only) were also recovered, mostly frommainland Spanish mints, but also a few from Colombia—officiallythe first gold coins ever struck in the New World. The Atocha wasalso the source for most (if not all) of the first silver cobs struck inColombia, as well as a few early coins from Mexico, Lima, Spainand even Panama. Even more significant were the many gold ingots,jewelry items, emeralds and other artifacts.

Because of Mel Fisher’s huge publicity and because muchof the treasure was distributed to investors at high ratios comparedto their investment amounts, the coins from the Atocha have alwayssold for much more—anywhere from 2 times to 10 times—thantheir non-salvage counterparts, even in the numismatic market. (The“glamour market” in tourist areas, by contrast, elevates these coinsto as much as twenty times their base numismatic value!)Individually numbered certificates with photos of each coin arecritical to the retention of an Atocha coin’s enhanced value.Accompanying barcode tags with the coins also make it possible toreplace lost certificates through a database system at the Fisheroperation in Key West. Each certificate (with some exceptions)also specifies the coin’s Grade, from 1 (highest) to 4 (lowest), ahighly subjective evaluation of corrosive damage and overallquality. Most Atocha silver coins are also recognizable by theirshiny brightness, the result of a somewhat controversial cleaningand polishing process catering more to jewelry demand than toserious numismatists.

Santa Margarita, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, FloridaFrom the same hurricane-stricken 1622 Fleet as the Atocha

(above), the Santa Margarita sank on a reef within sight of theAtocha and was found in 1626 by Spanish salvagers, who recoveredonly roughly half its treasure. The other half was found by MelFisher and company in 1980. Margarita’s treasures were similar tothose found on the Atocha, yet with fewer coins in comparativelyworse condition overall (yet not as harshly cleaned). As with Atocha

coins, original Fisher certificates are critical to the premium valuefor these coins, which is on par with Atocha coins.

“Dry Tortugas wreck,” sunk ca. 1622 off the Dry Tortugas,west of Key West, Florida

Presumably a sister-ship to the Atocha and Santa

Margarita of the 1622 Fleet (above), discovered in 1989 andreworked in 1991 by Seahawk Deep Ocean Technology, amongwhose finds were numerous gold bars (but no silver bars) and about1,200 heavily eroded silver cobs (similar in composition to theAtocha finds), all picked from the ocean floor by a robot. Cannonsand other artifacts expected on a typical galleon, however, weresuspiciously absent. The bulk of the treasure was eventually soldto a store/museum in Key West that later went bankrupt. Years later,by order of a bankruptcy court, it all turned up at auction, wherenearly all of the treasure was re-purchased by some of the formerprincipals of Seahawk for a new museum.

Campen, sunk in 1627 off the Isle of Wight, EnglandThe East Indiaman Campen was part of a seven-ship fleet

that encountered a heavy storm off the Isle of Wight in October of1627. Seeking safety in the Solent north of the island, four of theships attempted to navigate through the Needles rocks at the island’swesternmost tip and two of them—the Campen and the Vliegende

Draecke (“Flying Dragon”)—sank nearby. Soon after, all of thelatter ship’s cargo was saved, but only a couple thousand silvercoins were recovered from the Campen, leaving about 8,000 coinsto be found in our time. Most of these silver coins, recovered bydivers beginning in June of 1979, were Dutch “lion” daalders, butthey also included a few cobs, which are very rarely seen on themarket today.

“Lucayan Beach wreck,” sunk ca. 1628 off GrandBahama Island

Since the accidental discovery in 1964 of around 10,000silver cobs (dated up to and including 1628) in 10 feet of water just1,300 yards from the Lucayan Beach Hotel, the mystery ofidentifying the lost vessel has never been solved. Because of thedate, popular opinion associates the wreck with the taking of theSpanish 1628 Fleet in Matanzas Bay, Cuba, by the Dutch pirateand national hero Piet Heyn, who reported losing two of the vesselson the way back to Europe. Three names proposed for the ship(s)by various sellers over the years were the Van Lynden, the Santa

Gertrude (or Gertrudis) and the Romario, with scant evidence tosupport any of the attributions. Spanish archival research uncovereda new name—Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, sunk in that generalarea in 1624, but a quick check of auction catalogs confirms thatsome of the recovered coins were clearly dated later than that. Amore recent (1990s) recovery off the Lucayan Beach turned upsimilar material, but no further clues as to the ship’s (or ships’)identity. Practically all of the coins have been Mexican 8 and 4

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reales of the assayer-D period, some in quite nice condition and afew with clear dates, which of course are rare. Expect to pay amodest premium for specimens in white clamshell boxes producedby Spink & Son (London) in the 1960s for a promotion that cappedoff years of disagreements between the salvagers, their backers andthe Bahamian government.

“Panama hoard,” lost ca. 1629 in Porto Bello, PanamaIn the early 1990s the numismatic market began to hear

about a massive find of 4,500 early Potosí cobs (practically all 8and 4 reales) in fabulous condition—in fact, totally uncorrodedbut with telltale orange clay on what were otherwise Mint State (ornearly so) surfaces. Soon this hoard took on many different namesas the stories emerged: “Panama hoard,” “Camino Real Trailhoard,” and, curiously, “Mule Train hoard” (based on a rumor thatthe hoard was lost when a mule that was carrying the treasure fellover a cliff). The most believable story we have heard (albeit theleast romantic) is that the hoard was found stashed in the wall of ahouse that was torn down in 1977. The political atmosphere underGeneral Noriega kept most of the coins in hiding until the 1990s.The latest date on the coins in this hoard is 1629, but in order toallow enough time for the coins to travel from Potosí to Porto Bellothe date of the hoard is sometimes given as 1630.

Concepción, sunk in 1641 off the northeast coast ofHispaniola

The Concepción was one of the most significant Spanishwrecks of all time, serving the Spanish with a loss of over 100 tons

of silver and gold treasure. The almiranta of a 21-ship fleet, theConcepción was already in poor repair when the Europe-boundfleet encountered a storm in September, leaving her disabled andnavigating under makeshift sails amid disagreement among its pilotsabout their location. Weeks later, she grounded on a reef in an areanow named the Silver Shoals, just east of another shoal known asthe Abrojos, which the pilots were trying to avoid. After anotherstorm hit the wrecked ship and the admiral and officers left in theship’s only longboat, the remaining crew resorted to building raftsfrom the ship’s timbers. Survivors’ accounts pointed to drowning,starvation and even sharks for the approximately 300 casualties. Inthe fallout that ensued, none of the survivors could report the wreck’slocation with accuracy, so it sat undisturbed until New England’sWilliam Phipps found it in 1687 and brought home tons of silverand some gold, to the delight of his English backers.

The Concepción was found again in 1978 by Burt Webber,Jr., whose divers recovered some 60,000 silver cobs, mostly

Mexican 8 and 4 reales, but also some Potosí and rare Colombiancobs (including more from the Cartagena mint than had been foundon any other shipwreck). Unlike the Maravillas of just 15 yearslater, the Concepción did not yield any gold cobs in our time, andany significant artifacts found were retained by the government ofthe Dominican Republic, who oversaw the salvage. The bulk of thesilver cobs found on the Concepción were heavily promoted, evenin department stores. The site is still worked from time to time withlimited success.

Capitana (Jesús María de la Limpia Concepción), sunk in1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

This wreck was the largest loss ever experienced by theSpanish South Seas (Pacific) Fleet, of which the Jesus María de la

Limpia Concepción was the capitana (“captain’s ship” or leadvessel) in 1654. Official records reported the loss of 3 million pesosof silver (2,212 ingots, 216 chests of coins, and 22 boxes of wroughtsilver), augmented to a total of as much as 10 million pesos whencontraband and private consignments were taken into account. Bycomparison, the entire annual silver production in Peru at that timewas only about 6-7 million pesos!

Obviously overloaded, technically the Capitana sank dueto pilot error, which drove the ship onto the reefs south of thepeninsula known as Punta Santa Elena, a geographic feature thepilot thought he had cleared. Twenty people died in the disaster.For eight years afterward, Spanish salvagers officially recoveredover 3 million pesos of coins and bullion (with probably much morerecovered off the record), leaving only an unreachable lower sectionfor divers to find in our time. Ironically, the main salvager of theCapitana in the 1650s and early 1660s was none other than theship’s silvermaster, Bernardo de Campos, whose fault it was thatthe ship was overloaded with contraband in the first place.

The wreck was rediscovered in the mid-1990s and salvaged(completely, according to some) in 1997. After a 50-50 split withthe Ecuadorian government in 1998, investors placed most of theirhalf of the more than 5,000 coins recovered up for sale at auctionin 1999. Almost exclusively Potosí 8 and 4 reales, the coins were ahealthy mix of countermarked issues of 1649-1652, transitionalissues of 1652, and post-transitional pillars-and-waves cobs of 1653-1654, many in excellent condition and expertly conserved.

As an interesting footnote, the very coins salvaged fromthe Capitana by the Spanish in 1654 were lost again on theMaravillas wreck of 1656 (see next), and some of those coinssalvaged from the Maravillas were lost again in the wreck of thesalvage vessel Madama do Brasil off Gorda Cay (Bahamas) in 1657.Furthering Spain’s woes was the destruction of another treasurefleet in 1657 by English marauders (fresh from a victory in the Bayof Cádiz) off Santa Cruz on the island of Tenerife in the CanaryIslands.

Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand Bahama IslandAs the almiranta of the homebound Spanish fleet in

January of 1656, the Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas was officiallyfilled with over five million pesos of treasure (and probably muchmore in contraband, as was usually the case). That treasure includedmuch of the silver salvaged from the South Seas Fleet’s Capitana

of 1654 that wrecked on Chanduy Reef off Ecuador (see above).The ill-fated treasure sank once again when the Maravillas

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ground the Maravillas on a nearby reef on Little Bahama Bank offGrand Bahama Island. In the ensuing chaos, exacerbated by strongwinds, most of the 650 people on board died in the night, and thewreckage scattered. Spanish salvagers soon recovered almost halfa million pesos of treasure, followed by more recoveries over thenext several decades, yet with over half of the official cargo stillunfound.

The first re-discovery of the Maravillas in the twentiethcentury was by Robert Marx and his company Seafinders in 1972,whose finds were featured in an auction by Schulman in New Yorkin 1974. Included among the coins in this sale were some previouslyunknown Cartagena silver cobs of 1655 and countermarked Potosícoinage of 1649-1651 and 1652 transitionals, in addition to manyMexican silver cobs and a few Bogotá cob 2 escudos. The secondbig salvage effort on the Maravillas was by Herbert Humphreysand his company Marex in the late 1980s and early 1990s, resultingin two big sales by Christie’s (London) in 1992 and 1993, featuringmany Bogotá cob 2 escudos, in addition to more Mexico and Potosísilver cobs and several important artifacts. The most recent sale ofMaravillas finds, presumably from one of the many salvage effortsfrom the 1970s and 1980s, took place in California in 2005, againwith a good quantity of Bogotá cob 2 escudos. The wreck area isstill being searched today, but officially the Bahamian governmenthas not granted any leases on the site since the early 1990s. It ispossible the bulk of the treasure is still to be found.

Vergulde Draeck (“Gilt Dragon”), sunk in 1656 offWestern Australia

Much has been written about the loss and salvage of thisDutch East India Company trading vessel (known as an EastIndiaman), which some consider to be Australia’s counterpart toFlorida’s 1715 Fleet in terms of availability of reasonably pricedcobs for collectors. In contrast to the Spanish treasure wrecks,however, the Vergulde Draeck carried only a modest amount ofjust silver cobs (eight chests totaling 45,950 coins), mostly Mexicanbut also some cobs from Potosí and Spain as well as someColombian rarities. The ship was on its way from the Netherlandsto Batavia (modern-day Jakarta, Indonesia) when suddenly it founditself wrecked on a reef some three miles from land in the earlymorning hours of April 28, 1656. Only 75 of the 193 people onboard were able to reach the shore, and seven of them soon left inthe ship’s pinnace to seek help in Batavia. When authorities therelearned of the wreck, several attempts were made to rescue theother survivors and, more important, the eight chests of treasure,but no sign of the wreck or survivors was ever found. The wreckremained undiscovered until 1963 when spear-fishermen stumbledupon it and began to recover coins and artifacts. Salvage efforts todate, mostly under the supervision of the Western AustralianMuseum, whose certificates often accompany the coins (and carrya small premium), have yielded only about half of the total coinsofficially recorded to be on board this ship.

San Miguel el Arcángel (“Jupiter wreck”), sunk in 1659off Jupiter Inlet, east coast of Florida

As well known as this wreck has become among the Floridatreasure community and shipwreck collectors around the world,surprisingly little has been written about it, and not one majorauction has been dedicated to its finds.

The San Miguel was not a big treasure galleon in a huge

convoy; rather, she was a lone aviso, a smaller ship for carryingletters and other communications quickly back to Spain. But unlikemost avisos, the San Miguel did end up carrying some importanttreasure, as it was in the right time and place to take on samples ofthe unauthorized “Star of Lima” coinage of 1659 for the King tosee. In October the San Miguel encountered a hurricane off thesoutheast coast of Florida, grounded on a sandbar, and broke apartrapidly, leaving only 34 survivors among the 121 people originallyon board. Those survivors were all quickly captured by natives(Ais) and therefore had no opportunity to salvage the scatteredwreck.

Today only parts of the wreck of the San Miguel havebeen found, discovered by lifeguard Peter Leo in 1987, in about 10to 20 feet of water and under as much as 20 feet of sand. Salvage isongoing. Besides a couple of gold ingots and one large silver ingot,the yield to date has been modest, mostly low-end silver cobs ofMexico and Potosí, plus a good amount of the rare 1659 “Star ofLima” silver coinage, but also a couple Bogotá gold cobs and somerare Cartagena silver cobs, all sold through various dealers andprivate transactions. If the hull of the ship is ever found, as thesalvagers think it will be, the market may finally see some of thegold cobs of the “Star of Lima” issue of 1659.

Sacramento, sunk in 1668 off Bay of All Saints, Bahia,Brazil

The lead vessel of a 50-ship annual convoy betweenLisbon, Portugal, and Bahia, Brazil, the Sacramento hit a sandbarat night and sank in a squall on May 5, 1668, sending some 400people to their grave. Official Brazilian government salvage on thewreck took place beginning in 1976, at some point involving thefamed salvager Robert Marx. Because it was chiefly a military vesseland coming from Portugal to Brazil, the Sacramento was carryingjust a few consumer goods (like textiles) and not any significantamount of coins. Nevertheless, what little from the salvaging ofthis ship has reached collectors has been almost exclusivelyPortuguese silver coins with Brazilian countermarks from 1663,but a few Spanish colonial cobs (also countermarked) have surfacedas well, in addition to a few small artifacts.

Unidentified wreck of ca. 1671 sunk in Seville Harbor,Spain

The city of Seville is situated on the Guadalquivir River,about 50 miles inland from the ocean port of Cádiz, where treasurefrom the New World arrived on sea-going galleons. From there thetreasure went on to Seville, up the river by boat. Sometime in 1671it is believed one of these boats outside Seville sank, or at least itstreasure was lost there somehow in the river, for in the mid-1990sa large hoard of obviously salvaged silver cob 8 and 4 reales ofPotosí, none dated later than 1671, and mostly in decent condition,began to emerge from markets in Spain without provenance butreportedly found in Seville Harbor during the installation of a fiber-optic cable across the river.

It should be noted that the same type of coins (withcharacteristics identical to those from the Seville wreck) have beensold in recent years as having come from the so-called “Señorita

de Santa Cristina” of 1672 off Cádiz, but we can find no record ofthis ship or its salvage.

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Consolación (“Isla de Muerto shipwreck”), sunk in 1681off Santa Clara Island, Ecuador

When salvage first began on this wreck in 1997, it wasinitially believed to be the Santa Cruz and later called El Salvador

y San José, sunk in August of 1680; but research by Robert Marxafter the main find in subsequent years confirmed its proper nameand illuminated its fascinating history.

Intended to be part of the Spanish “South Seas Fleet” of1681, which left Lima’s port of Callao in April, the Consolación

apparently was delayed and ended up traveling alone. At the Gulfof Guayaquil, off modern-day Ecuador, the Consolación

encountered English pirates, led by Bartholomew Sharpe, whoforced the Spanish galleon to sink on a reef off Santa Clara Island(later nicknamed “Isla de Muerto,” or Dead Man’s Island). Beforethe pirates could get to the ship, the crew set fire to her and tried toescape to the nearby island without success. Angered by theirinability to seize the valuable cargo of the Consolación, Sharpe’smen killed the Spaniards and tried in vain to recover the treasurethrough the efforts of local fishermen. Spanish attempts after thatwere also fruitless, so the treasure of the Consolación satundisturbed until our time.

When vast amounts of silver coins were found in the areastarting in the 1990s, eventually under agreement between localentrepreneurs Roberto Aguirre and Carlos Saavedra (“ROBCAR”)and the government of Ecuador in 1997, the exact name and historyof the wreck were unknown, and about 8,000 of the coins (all Potosísilver cobs) were subsequently sold at auction by Spink New Yorkin December 2001 as simply “Treasures from the ‘Isla de Muerto.’”Most of the coins offered were of low quality and poorly preservedbut came with individually numbered photo-certificates. Later, afterthe provenance had been properly researched, and using betterconservation methods, a Florida syndicate arranged to have ongoingfinds from this wreck permanently encapsulated in hard-plasticholders by the authentication and grading firm ANACS, with thewreck provenance clearly stated inside the “slab”; more recentofferings have bypassed this encapsulation. Ongoing salvage effortshave good reason to be hopeful, as the manifest of the Consolación

stated the value of her registered cargo as 146,000 pesos in silvercoins in addition to silver and gold ingots, plus an even higher sumin contraband, according to custom.

“Porto Bello wreck,” sunk in 1681 off Porto Bello,Panama

According to Robert Marx, a storm in 1681 sank threeships of the Spanish Caribbean Fleet: Chaperón (sunk in the mouthof the Chagres River), Boticaria (sunk off Isla de Naranjas), andan unidentified galleon (sunk off Punta de Brujas). Other referencearticles, probably in error, give the date of the disaster as 1682.Despite these attributions, there is still some confusion about whichwrecksite belongs to which ship of the Fleet, and as a result, thesources of finds from these wrecks tend to be referred to by location(like “Porto Bello wreck”) or simply as “1681 Fleet.”

Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South AfricaAn English East Indiaman on her way to Surat on the west

coast of India, the Joanna separated from her convoy and sank inrough seas on a reef off the southernmost tip of South Africa onJune 8, 1682, sending 10 people to their death. Eventually, 104survivors reached the Dutch colony of Cape Town, from which a

salvage party was soon dispatched. The Joanna’s cargo consistedof 70 chests of silver coins, of which the salvage party reportedhaving recovered only about 28,000 guilders’ worth. In 1982 thewreck was re-discovered by a group of South African divers led byGavin Clackworthy, who brought up silver ingots (discs) and morethan 23,000 silver cobs, most of them Mexican 4 and 8 reales ofCharles II in generally low grade, but a few showing bold, formerlyvery rare dates 1679-1681. Over the past two decades, these cobshave entered the market from both private dealers and auctions,but always in relatively small quantities at a time. Almost all thecoins are in very worn condition, usually thin and nearly featureless,but without the heavy encrustation and pitting that characterizeCaribbean finds.

Sunken city of Port Royal, Jamaica (submerged byearthquake in 1694)

As a notorious pirate hangout in the 17th century, PortRoyal’s famous bars and brothels became repositories for much ofthe looted treasure of the Caribbean. But in 1692 an earthquakesent most of the city plunging into the sea, and it never fullyrecovered. What was left of Port Royal became a British Navalstation for years afterward and it was continually racked byhurricanes (in 1721, 1726, 1744, and 1951), fires (in 1703 and1815), and even another earthquake (in 1907). In the period of 1965to 1968, the famous salvager Robert Marx dove the sunken cityand recovered more than two million small artifacts (many lostAFTER 1692), some of which have appeared in the treasure marketfrom time to time.

“Pasay hoard,” lost circa 1700 in the PhilippinesIn February of 2005, while digging a hole for a septic

tank at a residence in Pasay City, workers uncovered a Chinesestoneware jar at a depth of about five feet. Inside the jar were 400-500 silver cob coins, mostly Mexican 8 reales of Charles II, all invery high grade and dating to the very late 1600s. These coins arerecognizable for very odd shapes but with sharp points and bright-white surfaces, their crude design details belying the fact that theywere technically uncirculated.

Merestein, sunk in 1702 off South AfricaThis Dutch East Indiaman was outbound when she tried

to put into Saldanha Bay to alleviate rampant scurvy on board theship. On April 3, 1702, she hit reefs on the southwest point of JuttenIsland and within hours was smashed to pieces. Only 99 of the 200people aboard the Merestein survived.

On board the Merestein were several chests of silver coinsfor trade in the East Indies, for which immediate salvage planswere undertaken. But Jutten Island is no easy dive, and all attemptswere abandoned until modern times.

The wreck was re-found and salvaged in the early 1970s,yielding almost exclusively Dutch silver ducatoons from the 1600s.The number of coins found in the 1970s was around 15,000 and isbelieved to be nowhere near all of the treasure that was lost.

Association, sunk in 1707 off the Scilly Isles, southwest ofEngland

The sinking of this ship and four others in a fleet of 21returning from the Mediterranean was one of the worst British navaldisasters of all time. The Association sank on October 22 under

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stormy conditions after what can only be described as guessworknavigation that led the ships straight onto the rocks of the ScillyIsles, where as many as 2,000 sailors lost their lives as a result. Theadmiral of the fleet, Sir Cloudisley Shovell, whose ten chests ofpersonal wealth (in addition to several others) were rumored to beaboard the Association, was one of the casualties of the sinking,although legend has it he reached shore alive, only to be murderedthere by a local woman for a ring on his finger.

The wrecksite was located in 1967 by British Navy divers,touching off a frenzy of activity on the site for years to come.Cannons and a few coins were raised in the 1960s, but it was nottill 1973 that a significant amount of coins were found (8,000 inthat year alone). These coins, mostly British silver and gold butalso many Spanish and Spanish-American silver cobs, were sold atauction beginning in 1969 and into the early 1970s. The cobspresented an eclectic mix, mostly 8 reales from the 1650s forward(even a “Royal” presentation issue from 1676), but from nearly allmints (especially Lima and Potosí), some even left in as-foundconglomerate form combined with British coins. It is interesting tonote that parts of this wreck, like others in the area, were flattenedhard to the muddy sea floor by huge boulders that still roll aroundwith the currents, making for dangerous and difficult salvage.

Feversham, sunk in 1711 off Nova Scotia, CanadaThe Feversham was on its way north with three other ships

from New York to Quebec with provisions and cash to assist aBritish campaign against the French when all four ships sank onand around Scatarie Island off Cape Breton in a storm on October7, 1711. About 100 people died in the disaster, while the remaining49 survivors were able to bribe a passing French fisherman to takethem to New York for 200 pounds. Apparently no one—British orFrench—was able to salvage anything from the wreck in its time.

In 1968 the wrecksite of the Feversham was rediscoveredby a group of divers led by famous Canadian salvager Alex Storm,whose recoveries were sold privately to a “highly-reputableCanadian institution” in 1972. In the mid-1980s the Feversham

was salvaged again by a new group of divers. The Feversham’s

numismatic yield was small (in comparison with Spanish galleontreasures), but quite important as a cross-section of coinage incirculation in New York at the time. Mostly it was Spanish Americansilver cobs and Massachusetts Bay Colony shillings, many of theformer with rare, weight-adjustment plugs to bring them up tostandard. A small group of gold cobs—almost entirely Bogotá 2escudos, virtually identical to those from the Spanish 1715 Fleet—was found in later salvage efforts. An abundance of auctions offeredthese coins from 1989 through 1999.

DeLiefde, sunk in 1711 off the Shetland Islands, north ofScotland

During the War of Spanish Succession it was deemed saferto take the northern route around Scotland than to skirt French coastsin the English Channel, but in so doing the Dutch East IndiamanDeLiefde wrecked on a reef in the Out Skerries due to faultynavigation under overcast skies, leaving only one survivor to tellthe tale. Prompt salvage attempts by the VOC to recover the cargoof silver and gold coins turned up nothing—looting by locals wasgreatly suspected. Modern expeditions in the 1960s, however,located the ship and yielded upwards of 4000 coins (mostly silver“rider” ducatoons and gold ducats) in 1966-1968, many of whichwere sold at auction by Glendining (London) in 1969.

1715 Fleet, east coast of FloridaThe Spanish 1715-Fleet disaster was probably the greatest

to befall any of the Spanish treasure fleets in terms of casualtiesand money, with reports of a loss of 14 million pesos (plus an equalor greater amount in contraband) and as many as 1,000 or morelives. The modern salvage of this fleet, begun in the early 1960sand ongoing today, has been the largest single source of gold cobsever in the numismatic market, turning former rarities and unknownissues into collectible and popular (albeit still expensive)commodities.

In typical fashion, the 1715 Fleet was a case of overloadedSpanish galleons foundering in a hurricane after delayed departure,but on a larger scale than anything before. The principal elementsof the fleet, known as the Nueva España (New Spain, i.e., Mexico)Fleet, had gone to Veracruz in Mexico to deliver mercury (anessential substance in the refining of silver cobs), sell merchandise,and pick up quantities of Mexican-minted bars and cobs. Anunfortunate series of complications kept the fleet in Veracruz fortwo whole years before it could rendezvous in Havana with thevessels of the Tierra Firme (Mainland) Fleet, bearing the Peruvianand Colombian treasure brought from Panama and Cartagena. Afterstill more delays in Havana, what was ultimately a 12- or 13-shipconvoy (depending on which account you prefer) did not manageto depart for Spain until July 24, 1715, well into hurricane season.

The trip back to Spain was to be routine: up the coast ofFlorida on the Gulf Stream, which gradually turns outward intoand across the Atlantic at about the location where the fleet waslost. On the thirtieth of July, the fleet encountered a hurricane,driving the ships shoreward. Some of the ships sank in deep water,some broke up in shallower water, and others ran aground close tothe beach, while a lone vessel, the tag-along French ship Grifón,sailed onward without incident. Hundreds of the crew andpassengers lost their lives while other hundreds of survivorsimprovised a camp on shore to await aid from the Spanish fort atSt. Augustine, to which a party was sent. Ultimately news of thedisaster reached Havana, whence salvage ships were dispatched tothe scene.

The Spaniards undertook salvage operations for severalyears with the help of Indians and recovered nearly half of the vasttreasure (at least the registered part) from the holds of ships whoseremains rested in water sufficiently shallow for breath-holdingdivers. Gradually the salvagers enlarged their encampment and builta storehouse on the spit of dune land just behind the beach thatbordered a jungle. In 1716, a flotilla of British freebooters underHenry Jennings appeared on the scene, raided the storehouse, andcarried off some 350,000 pesos of the treasure to Jamaica. The

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Spaniards, however, resumed operations until they could salvageno more and quit in 1719. The rest of the treasure remained on theocean floor until our time.

Modern salvage on the 1715 Fleet began in the late 1950s,when local resident Kip Wagner found a piece of eight on the beachafter a hurricane and decided to pursue the source. With the help ofa 1774 chart and an army-surplus metal detector, he located theoriginal Spanish salvage camp and unearthed coins and artifacts.Then using a rented airplane to spot the underwater wrecksite fromthe air and check the location again by boat, Kip found the sourceof the coins and soon formed a team of divers and associates backedby a salvage permit from the State of Florida. All of this took placeover a period of years before it evolved into the Real EightCompany, the origin of whose name is obvious.

To salvage the wreck, the Real Eight divers originally useda dredge and suction apparatus; only later did they adopt the use ofa propwash-blower (known as a “mailbox”) developed by theirsubcontractor, Mel Fisher. Eventually they found gold jewels,Chinese porcelain, silverware, gold and silver ingots, and as manyas 10,000 gold cobs of the Mexico, Peru and Colombia mints; and,mostly in encrusted clusters, well over 100,000 silver cobs of alldenominations.

The salvaged coins were all cobs, both gold (Mexico,Bogotá, Lima, and Cuzco) and silver (mostly Mexico but also someLima and Potosí), minted primarily between 1711 and 1715,although numerous earlier dates were represented too, some of thedates extending well back into the 1600s. Many of the dates andtypes of the 1700-1715 period had been either rare or unknownprior to the salvage of the 1715 Fleet. The gold coins, as can beexpected, have been generally pristine, as have been some of thesilver coins, but most silver cobs from the 1715 Fleet are at leastsomewhat corroded, some no more than thin, featureless slivers.Every denomination of cob made in silver and gold, with theexception of the quarter real (which was not minted past the veryearly 1600s), has been found on the 1715 Fleet, as well as severaldifferent denominations of round “Royal” presentation issues.Promotions of the coins by Real Eight and others have spanned thedecades, in addition to auctions by Henry Christensen (1964); Parke-Bernet Galleries (1967) and Sotheby Parke Bernet (1973); theSchulman Coin and Mint (1972 and 1974); Bowers and RuddyGalleries (1977); and even the U.S. Customs Service (2003). Thedemand for these coins over the years has steadily risen while thesupply of new finds has dwindled.

As the salvage operation on the 1715 Fleet reacheddiminishing returns, some associates (like Mel Fisher) headed forKey West and other areas to search for new wrecks. Do not believe,however, that the 1715-Fleet search is over. Since as many asfive or six of the twelve or thirteen galleons remain undiscovered,search areas are still leased from the state, and even the old wrecksites continue to relinquish a few coins to an insatiable numismaticmarket. Even the beaches themselves yield fabulous finds (one gold“Royal” 8 escudos—a six-figure bonanza in our day—was foundon the beach by a metal detectorist in 1989), especially after direct-hit hurricanes like Frances and Jeanne, which devastated the treasurebeaches in rapid succession in the summer of 2004. Much of thefinds stays in the hands of locals throughout the State of Florida—divers, beachcombers, and old-time collectors who love their cobsand sell only when they must. The one collector who never sells isalso the one with the largest collection of them all, the museum ofthe State of Florida. Spain lost it all to America, whence it came.

Despite a wealth of publications pertaining to the 1715Fleet with names of the ships and the known locations of some ofthe wrecks, there is no universal agreement as to the identity of thevessel at each wrecksite. In many cases, in fact, it is possible thatseparate wrecksites represent different parts of the same ship. As aresult, salvagers over the decades have resorted to nicknames forthe sites based on landmarks, local individuals, and even featuresfrom the wrecks themselves, such as (from north to south): “Pines”(Sebastian), “Cabin” (Wabasso), “Cannon” (Wabasso), “Corrigans”(Vero Beach), “Rio Mar” (Vero Beach), “Sandy Point” (VeroBeach), “Wedge” (Fort Pierce), and “Colored Beach” (Fort Pierce).(Case in point: In this very catalog you will see items alternatelycertified as from the “Corrigans site” and the “Regla site,” whichare one and the same.) Traditionally the range of sites extends fromsouth of Fort Pierce up to just south of Melbourne in the north, butrumors of 1715-Fleet finds as far north as Cape Canaveral, NewSmyrna Beach and even Fernandina Beach (near Jacksonville) mayhave merit. Regardless of the exact site of origin, a great majorityof the coins are sold simply as “1715 Fleet.”

Slot ter Hooge, sunk in 1724 off Porto Santo, MadeiraIslands

This East Indiaman, whose Dutch name means “Castle ofHooge” (a place in modern-day Belgium), was outbound to Batavia(Jakarta) with a load of three tons of silver ingots (15 chests) plusfour chests of silver coins, three of which contained nothing butMexican cobs. Blown off course by a storm, the Slot ter Hooge

wrecked on November 19 off Porto Santo Island in the MadeiraIslands (northwest of Africa), to the demise of some 221 people onboard (only 33 survived). More than half the treasure was salvagedover the next ten years by the famous English inventor JohnLethbridge, but the rest was forgotten until our time. In 1974 thewreck was rediscovered by the well-known salvager Robert Sténuit,who recovered many silver ingots and coins, mostly Dutchducatoons but also some Mexican 8-reales cobs.

Akerendam, sunk in 1725 off the coast of NorwaySeparated from her two companion vessels in a heavy

storm, the East Indiaman Akerendam foundered off the northernpoint of Runde Island off the west coast of Norway on March 8,with no survivors among the 200 people on board. Throughout thenext several months, five of the 19 chests of coins aboard theAkerendam were recovered, and one of those five had opened up,scattering coins over the wrecksite. No more was found, and thesite was forgotten until Norwegian amateur divers rediscovered itin 1972 and brought up almost 40,000 gold and silver coins, withanother 16,000 or so found the next year. Ultimately the coins weresplit between the divers and the Norwegian and Dutch governments,and the divers’ portion was offered as a whole at auction in 1978,following which the coins were largely assembled into leather-boundpromotional sets (each consisting of up to 23 silver coins and onegold coin). In total, over 10,000 New World silver cobs were found(no gold), nearly all Mexican, in average condition (but typicallycrude strikes).

Chameau, sunk in 1725 off Nova Scotia, CanadaThis French man-of-war was attempting to reach

Louisburg harbor with a consignment of troops and coins for theFrench colony when a storm sent her onto the rocks of Cape Breton

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instead, killing all on board. The main wrecksite was never founduntil 1961, when Alex Storm spotted cannons on the seabed andled a successful salvage expedition on the site in 1965, yieldingmany French silver ecus and gold Louis d’ors.

1733 Fleet, Florida KeysMuch like the 1715-Fleet disaster mentioned above, the

1733 Fleet was another entire Spanish convoy (except for one ship)lost in a hurricane off Florida. However, the lesser severity of the1733 hurricane (which struck the fleet on July 15) and theshallowness of the wrecksites in the Keys made for many survivorsand even left four ships in good enough condition to be re-floatedand sent back to Havana. A highly successful salvage effort by theSpanish soon commenced, bringing up even more than the 12million pesos of precious cargo listed on the Fleet’s manifest (thanksto the usual contraband).

The wrecks themselves are spread across 80 miles, fromnorth of Key Largo down to south of Duck Key, and include thefollowing galleons (note there is not universal agreement as to whichwrecksite pertains to each galleon, and each name is acontemporaneous abbreviation or nickname): El Pópulo, El Infante,San José, El Rubí (the capitana), Chávez, Herrera, Tres Puentes,San Pedro, El Terri (also spelled Lerri or Herri), San Francisco,El Gallo Indiano (the almiranta), Las Angustias, El Sueco de

Arizón, San Fernando, and San Ignacio. This last ship, San Ignacio,is believed to be the source of many silver coins (and even somegold coins) found in a reef area off Deer Key known as “CoffinsPatch,” the south westernmost of all the 1733-Fleet wrecksites. Inaddition, many other related sites are known, mostly the wrecks oftag-along ships that accompanied the fleet proper.

The first and arguably most famous of the wrecks of the1733 Fleet to be located in modern times was the capitana El Rubí,which was discovered in 1948 and salvaged principally in the 1950sby Art McKee, whose Sunken Treasure Museum on Plantation Keyhoused his finds for all to see. Throughout the next several decades,however, the wrecksites in the Keys became a virtual free-for-all,with many disputes and confrontations, until the government createdthe Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary in 1990. The removalof artifacts from any of the sites is prohibited today.

In contrast to the 1715 Fleet, and because of the extensiveSpanish salvage in the 1730s, the finds by modern divers have beenmodest, especially in gold coins, of which there are far more fakeson the market than genuine specimens. Nevertheless, the 1733 Fleethas been a significant source for some of the rare Mexican milled“pillar dollars” of 1732-1733 as well as the transitional “klippe”-type coins of 1733.

Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, the NetherlandsThe East Indiaman Vliegenthart (“Flying Hart” in Dutch)

had just departed Rammekens for the East Indies when the deadlycombination of a northeast gale, a spring tide and pilot error senther into a sand bank behind her sister-ship Anna Catharina. Thelatter ship broke apart in the storm while the Vliegenthart, damagedand firing her cannons in distress, slipped off the bank and sank in10 fathoms of water. All hands on both ships were lost.

Contemporaneous salvage under contract with the DutchEast India Company was unsuccessful, but it did provide a piece ofevidence—a secret map—that did not emerge from obscurity until

1977. Stemming from that, divers employed by the former Londonattorney Rex Cowan discovered the wreck in 1981, and in 1983they found their first coins, one of three chests of Mexican silverand Dutch gold coins (totaling 67,000 guilders or dollar-sized units)for the East India trade aboard the Vliegenthart. The second chestwas smashed on the seabed and its contents partially salvaged, whilethe third chest, intact like the first, came up in 1992. The diversalso recovered several smaller boxes of large Dutch silver coinsknown as “ducatoons,” illegally exported and therefore contraband.Among the silver coins found were thousands of Mexican cobs,predominantly 8 reales, many with clear dates in the early 1730sand in excellent condition.

Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 off southeast EnglandOff the southeastern tip of England, just north of the Straits

of Dover, the sea hides a most unusual feature known as theGoodwin Sands, where sandbanks appear and disappearunpredictably and move with the tides. Many ships over thecenturies have sunk here and silted over, and occasionally one ofthe wrecks will surface and be discovered. Such is the case withthe Rooswijk, a Dutch East Indiaman that foundered on the GoodwinSands in a storm on December 19, 1739, with all hands and 30chests of treasure, virtually gone without a trace.

By chance in December 2004, the sands that hadswallowed the wreck of the Rooswijk parted and allowed diver KenWelling to retrieve two complete chests and hundreds of silver bars.Operating in secrecy, salvage continued in 2005 under the directionof Rex Cowan (in agreement with the Dutch and Britishgovernments) and is ongoing today. So far, several hundred Mexicansilver cobs of the 1720s and early 1730s and transitional “klippes”of 1733-1734, as well as many more hundreds of “pillar dollars”and a smattering of cobs from other mints, have hit the marketfrom this wreck, mostly through auction.

Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the Cape Verde Islands,west of Africa

Laden with 20 chests (69,760 ounces) of Spanish silver,the East Indiaman Princess Louisa fell victim to surprise currentsand inaccurate charts and struck a reef and sank off Isla de Maio inthe early morning hours of April 18. Forty-two of the 116 peopleaboard floated to safety on the nearby island, but nothing on theship could be saved. Contemporaneous salvage never came tofruition.

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by the Arqueonautas firm, whose finds from this wreck have beenlargely marketed by a Houston coin and jewelry dealer ever since,though some coins were also sold at auction in 2000-2001. Most ofthe coins were New World silver cobs from all the mints that wereoperating in the early 1700s (including rare Bogotá cobs),predominantly minors (smaller than 8 reales), in average condition,with quite a few preserved in as-found multiple-coin clusters.

Nuestra Señora de los Milagros, sunk in 1741 off theYucatán peninsula of Mexico

This merchant nao, whose nickname was El Matancero(due to the fact that she was built at Matanzas, Cuba), hit rocks andwas smashed to pieces in minutes on February 22, 1741, nearAcumal, Quintana Roo. The Milagros was not a treasure wreck butdid yield some 200,000 small artifacts to divers with CEDAM(Mexican Underwater Exploration Society) and Robert Marx inthe late 1950s. Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Scilly Isles, southwest ofEngland

Blown off course on her way to the East Indies, theHollandia struck Gunner Rock and sank in about 110 feet of waterabout 1½ miles east of it on July 13, 1743. There were no survivors.

The first sign of the wreck came in 1971, when diversunder Rex Cowan located the wrecksite and within a couple yearssalvaged more than 35,000 silver coins among the nearly 130,000guilders (dollar-sized units) recorded to be on board the Hollandia.A great majority of the coins were Mexican “pillar dollars,” butthere were also some silver cobs, including the scarce Mexicantransitional “klippes” of 1733-1734 and a few Guatemala cobs, inmixed condition.

Reijgersdaal, sunk in 1747 off South AfricaMore popularly known in the U.S. as Reygersdahl, this

typical East Indiaman was carrying eight chests of silver coins(nearly 30,000 coins) when she sank on October 25, 1747, betweenRobben and Dassen Islands. After four-and-a-half months at sea,the crew had anchored there to fetch rock rabbits (“dassies,” forwhich Dassen Island was named) and other fresh food to relievemassive illness on board the ship, on which some 125 had died and83 were incapacitated out of 297 people; but in the face of a gale,the anchor-line snapped and the ship foundered on the rocks. Only20 survived the sinking, and only one incomplete chest of coinswas recovered. The area was deemed too dangerous to attemptcontemporaneous salvage.

Beginning in 1979, modern salvage divers on the wrecksiterecovered thousands of coins (as many as 15,000 by the early 1980s,when protective legislation was enacted in South Africa), mostly innear pristine condition, which have been sold in various auctionsand private offerings ever since. A great majority of the coins fromthis wreck are Mexican pillar dollars (in excellent condition), butit also yielded a few hundred New World silver cobs, includingGuatemala cobs, which are rarely seen from shipwrecks.

“Ronson wreck,” sunk(?) ca. 1750 off Manhattan (NewYork City)

This unidentified ship was discovered at 197 Water Street(two blocks from the East River) in lower Manhattan (New YorkCity) and named for the owner of the site, Howard Ronson (also

known as the “Water Street wreck”). Its excavation for the NewYork City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1982 showedthat the ship was a mid-eighteenth-century British frigate—in fact,the only known British trading vessel from that era ever to besalvaged in North America. With three masts, about 100 feet longand 25 feet wide and at least 200 tons, this ship was probably builtin Virginia or the Carolinas between 1710 and 1720 and used in thetobacco trade between the Chesapeake and England in the early1700s before being buried in Manhattan for reasons unknownaround 1750. Only the bow of the ship was preserved and can nowbe seen at the Mariner’s Museum in Newport News, Virginia. Formore information, we recommend this website: http://ina.tamu.edu/waterstreet/waterstreet.htm

Nuestra Señora de la Luz, sunk in 1752 off Montevideo,Uruguay

Like the Capitana (1654) and 1733 Fleet, this wreck is acase for modern salvage of Spanish wrecks where all or most ofthe registered cargo was found in its own time, for contraband wasalways a factor and was generally abandoned if the ship did notmake its destination. The Luz left Buenos Aires in the summer of1752 with a load of money bound for Spain and had just stopped inMontevideo for provisioning when a strong storm swept her intothe coastline, spreading wreckage over a wide area and killing allon board. While over 90% of the treasure on board was recoveredsoon afterward, the powder-hold was never found, and as it turnsout, that is where some 200,000 pesos (according to later reports)of contraband had been stored.

In April 1992, divers working under Rubén Collado beganto recover gold coins on a wrecksite in the Río de la Plata, andsoon it became clear the wreck in question had to be from 1751 or1752, as none of the coins was dated later than 1751. The finds,which were split with the Uruguayan government and then sold atauction in New York and Montevideo, consisted of mostly milled(bust-type) 8 escudos from the new mint at Santiago, Chile. Also inthese auctions were 95 gold cobs and 353 silver cobs, the formermostly Lima 8 and 4 escudos (but also some Bogotá 2 escudos),and the latter mostly 8 and 4 reales from Potosí (with several moregold and silver cob sold privately). The gold, of course, is pristine,but the silver coins all show at least moderate corrosion.

Geldermalsen (“Nanking Cargo”), sunk in 1752 in theSouth China Sea

The Geldermalsen was a Dutch East India Company shipreturning to Amsterdam with a cargo of over 160,000 porcelainsand 145 gold ingots (in addition to tea and textiles) when she hit areef and sank on January 3, 1752. In 1985 the wreck was found byMichael Hatcher, and the salvaged material was sold at auction byChristie’s Amsterdam in 1986 as the famous “Nanking Cargo.”

Bredenhof, sunk in 1753 off MozambiqueThe Bredenhof was a Dutch East Indiaman headed to India

with 14 barrels of copper “duits” (penny-like coins), 29 chests ofsilver bars, and one chest of gold ducats. On June 6, 1753, about13 miles from the eastern coast of Africa and 120 miles south ofthe Portuguese settlement of Mozambique, the Bredenhof foundherself in difficult currents and struck a reef. Amazingly, amongthe first items jettisoned to try to raise the ship off the reef weresome of the chests of silver bars! The gold was taken by the ship’s

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officers, some of whom survived the trip to Mozambique, but thesilver bars and copper coins were lost until modern times, despitesalvage attempts in the 1750s.

In 1986 divers found the wreck, which yielded hundredsof silver ingots and thousands of copper coins, all sold at auctionby Christie’s Amsterdam that same year.

Dodington, sunk in 1755 off Port Elizabeth, South Africa(also “Clive of India treasure”)

This shipwreck presents an amazing tale of survival andburied treasure, with a modern twist. Following the customary EastIndia route, the Dodington outpaced her consorts and thereforewas alone when her pilot followed an erroneous chart too closelyand in the middle of the night she suddenly struck rocks and sankoff present-day Bird Island off the east coast of South Africa. Of270 people on board, 23 made it to the island, where they subsistedmostly on seagull eggs for over seven months while the ship’scarpenter crafted a rescue vessel. Meanwhile, at least a couple ofthe 10 chests of silver coins and the one chest of wrought silver onboard the ship were recovered and buried, and the fate of each ofthose chests is not thoroughly known. There was also a chest ofgold coins on behalf of the English military hero Lord Clive—more about that later. The survivors set off for Delagoa(Mozambique) and left behind an island that later became knownfor treasure-hunters and ghost stories.

In the summer of 1977 the wreck of the Dodington wasdiscovered by South African divers, who proceeded to bring upcannon and coins but no gold. In the early to mid-1990s the wreckwas revisited by another set of divers and yielded more silver coinsand a smattering of gold, but nowhere near the 653+ ounces recordedto be in the chest when it was loaded onto the Dodington in 1755.What is believed to be the actual Clive’s gold (by composition andtotal weight) was supposedly recovered a few years later in adifferent area entirely, reportedly in the wreckage of a pirate shipsomewhat further along the East India route. Nobody knows whyClive’s chest of gold was not on the Dodington site. Either it wasfound by the survivors and buried on Bird Island to be picked up orabsconded with later, or it was salvaged and taken away later in theeighteenth century. Because the link could not be proven entirely,and due to a protracted legal battle with the government of SouthAfrica, this last group of gold coins was sold at auction in 2000 assimply the “Clive of India Treasure.”

The composition of the silver-coin finds from theDodington was mostly Mexican “pillar dollars” but with a goodamount of Potosí and Lima cobs (predominantly smallerdenominations) as well, mostly sea-worn and at least moderatelycorroded, sold through dealers and smaller auctions in the U.S.and Australia. The gold was all Portuguese/Brazilian.

Auguste, sunk in 1761 off Nova Scotia, CanadaAfter the end of the Seven Years’ War between England

and France in 1759, French officers and aristocrats in Canada weresent from Quebec back to France in ships such as the Auguste. Instormy conditions and damaged by fire, the Auguste struck a sandbar on November 15 and subsequently sank in Aspy Bay off CapeBreton Island, Nova Scotia. Only 7 of the 121 on board survived,and the wealth of the passengers was lost until our time. To date,well over a thousand coins of various nationalities have been found,along with many important artifacts.

Royal George, sunk in 1782 off Spithead, EnglandFlagship of the British Royal Navy, the Royal George was

the largest ship in the world when she was first launched in 1756.Among other distinctions, this ship took part in the AmericanRevolutionary War. In 1782, while anchored at Spithead and heeledover slightly for repairs before sailing again, the Royal George

suddenly flooded and sank in 65 feet of water, drowning hundredsof people on board, a national disaster of epic proportion.

Salvage began right away, but only fifteen cannons weresaved. Twenty-eight more cannons were hauled up in 1834. A moreextensive salvage operation in 1839-1843 brought up the rest ofthe guns and even recovered most of the ship’s timbers. The bronzeguns and timbers were then used to make small “relics” (replicacannons and small books with wooden covers, among other items),which are valuable souvenirs today.

Cazador, sunk in 1784 off New Orleans, LouisianaThe Cazador was a Spanish brig of war headed from Vera

Cruz, Mexico, to New Orleans under the direction of CaptainGabriel de Campos y Piñeda. Her cargo of some 450,000 pesos ofnewly minted silver coins was meant to stabilize the fragile economyin the Spanish possession of Louisiana, which had suffered fromthe use of French paper currency. The fact that the coins neverarrived probably hastened the decision to cede the colony toNapoleon in 1800, soon after which Louisiana was sold to thefledgling United States of America for $15 million.

Nobody knows how the Cazador was lost, and no evidenceof the ship was found until 1993, when a fishing crew led by CaptainJerry Murphy snagged their net on something about 50 miles southof New Orleans in the Gulf of Mexico. When the net was broughtup, it spilled out hundreds of silver coins onto the deck of Jerry’sboat, aptly named Mistake. Shortly thereafter, the fishermenobtained the rights to the find and began recoveries under the nameof Grumpy Inc.

Faithful Steward, sunk in 1785 off DelawareThe Faithful Steward was traveling from Ireland to

Philadelphia with wealthy passengers and their belongings whensuddenly, near Indian River inlet, she found herself in shallow waterat night and in high seas, a deadly combination. She was runaground, dismasted, and by the next night had broken to pieces.Those who could not swim to shore (only 100 yards away) werekilled, some 68 people in all. Local residents flocked to the beachto loot dead bodies and whatever valuables they could find.

Even though the Faithful Steward was not a treasure shipper se, there were some 400 barrels of copper and gold coins onboard, and those coins have been turning up on the beach forcenturies now, hence the local nickname of “Coin Beach” for the1-mile stretch north of the Indian River inlet.

Halsewell, sunk in 1786 near St. Albans Head, Dorset,England

A British East Indiaman outbound to India, the Halsewell

hit bad weather in the English Channel and was blown onto thecliffs on the Dorset coast. She was battered to pieces as minoritysurvivors scrambled into caves and up the cliffs.

Local dive teams have salvaged coins and small artifactsfrom the Halsewell in recent years, but not in any significantquantities.

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Hartwell, sunk in 1787 off the Cape Verde Islands, westof Africa

On her maiden voyage to China, the British EastIndiaman Hartwell was heavily laden with silver when mutinybroke out on board. After quelling the fight, the captain headedto the Cape Verde Islands to offload the mutineers. Exhaustedfrom the mutiny, the weary sailors ran the ship into a reef off theIsland of Boavista, losing the ship entirely. Fortunately all handswere saved.

Salvage by the British East India Company 1788-1791yielded nearly half of the approximately 200,000 ounces of silvercargo on board the Hartwell. Pirates at the time recoveredanother 40,000 coins.

The wrecksite was found again and salvaged by Afrimarin 1994-1996 and Arqueonautas in 1996-1999, providing themarket with Spanish colonial bust-type 8 reales in generally poorcondition.

Piedmont (“Lyme Bay wreck”), sunk in 1795 in LymeBay, south of England

One of a huge fleet of 300 ships on their way to theWest Indies to suppress a French uprising, the Piedmont wasforced into Lyme Bay during a hurricane on November 18, 1795,that scattered and sank the ships of the fleet all along the Dorsetcoast. The Piedmont and five other ships (Aeolus, Catherine,Golden Grove, Thomas and Venus) broke apart on Chesil Beachand came to be known collectively as the “Lyme Bay wrecks.”An estimated 1,000 men lost their lives in the disaster, includingwell over a hundred from the Piedmont alone.

In the early 1980s, the wrecks were salvaged by diversSelwyn Williams and Les and Julia C. Kent, who discoveredmany silver cobs of the late 1600s on the wrecksite of thePiedmont. It is presumed that the coins had been captured orrecovered from a seventeenth-century wreck and stored in thevaults of the Bank of England for about a century before beingtransported and subsequently lost again. These coins are usuallyrecognizable by their uniformly dark-gray color, a bit sea-wornbut not overly corroded. A significant group of extremely rareColombian silver cobs from the Piedmont (but not identified assuch) was offered at auction in 1995.

Leocadia, sunk in 1800 off Punta Santa Elena, EcuadorThis wreck, salvaged periodically in the late twentieth

century, typically yielded portrait (bust) 8 reales from Lima, Peru,but more recent work in 2001 brought up a handful of small silvercobs of the mid- to late 1700s mostly from the Potosí mint. Thesewere probably from a small, private purse and not part of the morethan 2 million pesos of registered silver and gold cargo aboard theLeocadia when she departed Paita, Peru, bound for Panama in aconvoy of merchant vessels. On November 16, 1800, the Leocadia

struck a shoal and broke apart 100 yards from the beach at PuntaSanta Elena, with a loss of over 140 lives in the disaster. Within thenext year the Spanish salvaged about 90 percent of the registeredtreasure, leaving more than 200,000 pesos (not to mention theexpected contraband) behind to tempt divers in our time. Judgingfrom the paucity of coins from this ship on the open market, wemay assume that many more are still to be found.

“Pitch Barrel wreck,” sunk off Bermuda in the early1800s

One of the most tantalizing treasure stories told by famoussalvager Art McKee relates how he was approached by a man whoknew of a wreck and offered Art cash if he would salvage the wreckwithout recording its location or identity. Art agreed and soon foundhimself working a coral-encrusted wreck full of cannons. The onlytreasure yielded up by this unidentified wreck, however, was abarrel-shaped mass of coral filled with black pitch and over 1600doubloons (bust-type 8 escudos). The finder gave Art a handful ofthe coins for his museum but melted the rest, thereby making “PitchBarrel wreck” 8 escudos (with official McKee certificates) someof the rarest shipwreck gold coins ever. The latest date we haveseen on these coins is 1808, and as early as 1784.

Athenienne, sunk in 1806 off SicilyThe British Naval ship Athenienne was traveling from

Gibraltar to Malta when she suddenly struck the fabled“Esquerques” reef some 80 miles from Sicily (Italy) and sank onOctober 20, 1806. Over a hundred survivors made it to Sicily inlongboats, but many more hundreds perished in the wreck. Modernsalvage of the Athenienne in the 1970s produced about 4,000Spanish colonial silver bust-type 8 reales (about 10 percent of thetotal believed to be on board), of which only about 500 were morethan just featureless slivers.

Lady Burgess, sunk in 1806 off the Cape Verde Islands,west of Africa

An outbound British East Indiaman with a cargo of generalmerchandise, the Lady Burgess found herself separated from herfleet and hit a reef in the Cape Verde Islands on April 20, 1806. Inthe ensuing chaos, 52 of the 180 people on board the ship perished.Inasmuch as she was not a treasure ship, the Lady Burgess was notsalvaged in her own time and was therefore untouched when thesalvage company Arqueonautas located her remains in 1999 andrecovered a modicum of Spanish silver bust-type 8 reales and Britishgold guineas that had been among private specie on board the ship.

Admiral Gardner, sunk in 1809 off the southeast coast ofEngland

Along with her sister-ship Britannia, the English EastIndiaman Admiral Gardner was outbound with an immense cargo(48 tons!) of copper coins for circulation in India when both shipssank in a storm on the Goodwin Sands on January 24, 1809. Tenlives were lost, as was all the cargo. The coins were recovered inmodern times, literally a million of them packed in wax insidewooden barrels.

Cabalva, sunk in 1818 near Mauritius in the Indian OceanA 1200-ton British East Indiaman on her way to India, the

Cabalva struck on a reef in the Cargados Carajos (also known asthe Shoals of St. Brandon) and quickly broke apart. After haulingthemselves up on the dry reefs and islets, the officers and crew ofthe ship began plundering the cargo and even established atemporary “Beer Island,” where the ample rations of rescued alcoholwere being consumed at a great rate over the course of three weeks,much to the horror of the other survivors. Upon their eventual rescue,

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the crew expressed regret in having to leave Beer Island, whereplenty of stockpiled booze had to be left behind. In 1985 diverslocated the site of the Cabalva and recovered many Spanish bust-type 8 reales.

Spring of Whitby, sunk in 1824 off Wabasso, FloridaThis wreck has been and probably will always be shrouded

in mystery, as we have definite proof of her sinking near Vero Beach(the evidence being a bronze bell with her name and 1801 date ofmanufacture recovered in 1965), yet admiralty records show sheplied the Baltic trade in the extreme northern Atlantic at least until1826. The material from the wrecksite, on the other hand, beingSpanish silver bust-type coins, indicates a date of sinking of 1824.Could piracy have been involved?

S.S. Folcon, sunk in 1851off Newfoundland, CanadaThe Folcon was carrying recalled coins from St. John’s,

Newfoundland, to Halifax, Nova Scotia, when she sank en route inthe spring of 1851. The wrecksite was located in 1971 by salvagerMarcel Robillard, who recovered some 7,976 coins.

Santo Andre, sunk in 1856 off the Cape Verde Islands,west of Africa

The Santo Andre was a Spanish “galera” that sank on July25, 1856, on Rifona Reef off Boavista Island in the Cape VerdeIslands. The wrecksite was salvaged in our time beginning in 1993and ending in 1996, yielding many Spanish and French silver coinsand small artifacts.

S.S. Central America, sunk in 1857 in deep water off NorthCarolina

Sunk in a hurricane on September 12, 1857, the mailsteamer Central America took with her more than 400 lives andover three tons of gold. The wreck lay undisturbed until 1986, whenTommy Thompson and his Columbus-America Discovery Grouplocated the ship in 8500 feet of water. After 10 years of legalstruggles, the salvagers were awarded about 92 percent of thetreasure, with most of the rest going to insurance companies whohad paid the claim when the ship sank. Widely touted as the greatesttreasure ever found, the gold from the Central America has beenvery heavily promoted and cleverly marketed.

“Fort Capron treasure,” lost in the surf near Ft. Pierce,Florida, in 1857

During the Third Seminole Indian War in Florida, MajorJeremiah Dashiell was sent from Charleston by ship to pay federaltroops at Fort Capron (present-day Ft. Pierce). Foolishly ignoringwarnings about heavy seas but concerned about troop morale if he

did not deliver the money as promised, Dashiell placed his pistoland the $23,000 payroll in silver and gold coins into a dinghy tocarry it to shore but soon watched the small boat capsize, sendingit all down to the sea floor.

The coins were not seen again until 1963, when two youngboys by the name of Gordy and Ashley were lobster-fishing in thearea and stumbled upon the treasure (they even found Dashiell’spistol). Such a find of dozens of gold coins could not be kept secret,and soon the State of Florida tracked them down and seized thecoins. After nine years of litigation, the coins were finally returnedto Gordy and Ashley, who proceeded to sell them through localdealers along with their amazing story.

S.S. Republic, sunk in 1865 in deep water off Savannah,Georgia

Originally christened the Tennessee (which is how she wasidentified in our time), the sidewheel steamer Republic was carryingsome $400,000 in specie from New York to New Orleans when shesank in a hurricane about 100 miles offshore on October 25, 1865.One of many deep targets located by the salvage company Odyssey,the site of the Republic was salvaged by submersible craft beginningin 2003. In addition to gold and silver coins of the Civil War-eraUnited States, Odyssey found the ship’s bell with part of the nameTennessee, confirming the ship’s identity and launching a massive,ongoing promotional campaign for coins and artifacts from thewreck.

General Abbatucci, sunk in 1869 off CorsicaTraveling from Marseilles, France, to Civitavecchia, Italy,

with high dignitaries and papal guards, the General Abbatucci wasladen with specie and lavish birthday gifts for Pope Pius IX whenshe collided with the Norwegian barquentine Edward Hwidt andsank within two hours off the island of Corsica, southeast of France.There were only 54 survivors.

In 1996 the wrecksite was located and worked remotelyby Blue Water Recoveries at a depth of about 8,000 feet. Eventhough the main cargo of the ship was not found, the salvage didyield jewelry and coins in addition to some small artifacts, all soldat auction by Christie’s (London) in 1997.

Douro, sunk in 1882 off Cape Finisterre, SpainThe British Royal Mail Steamer Douro was en route to

England from Portugal when she collided with the Spanishsteamship Yrurac Bat and sank in the early morning hours of April2, 1882, in deep water off the northwest coast of Spain. All but sixpeople on board survived, but the ship and its cargo of tens ofthousands of gold coins were a total loss. The wreck was found andsalvaged in 1995 by Sverker Hallstrom and Nigel Pickford using aremote-operated vehicle (ROV) at a depth of 1,500 feet. The cargoof gold coins, mostly British sovereigns was sold at auction bySpink (London) in 1996.

S.S. Florizel, sunk in 1918 off Newfoundland, CanadaCaught in a snowstorm, the luxury liner Florizel ran

aground off Horn’s Head and sank on February 27, 1918. Over thecourse of three days, 93 people died as rescue attempts failed.

In 1973 salvager Marcel Robillard located the wrecksiteand brought up several artifacts and many silver and copper coins.

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GOLD COBSMexico City, Mexico

1. 8 escudos, (17)13J. S-M30. KM-57.1. 27.1 grams. Full butslightly doubled shield, date also doubled, full cross with one flatspot, AXF. From the 1715 Fleet, with Mel Fisher/Walt Holzworth

certificate, and from the famous “carpet of gold” of 1964 pictured

in Weller’s book Dreamweaver. Estimate: $7,500 - $11,000

2. 8 escudos, (1)713J. S-M30. KM-57.1. 26.8 grams. Bold fullshield and oXMJ (slightly doubled), full but off-center cross, clearbottom half of date, AU or better. From the 1715 Fleet, with Sedwick

photo-certificate from 2001. Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000

3. 8 escudos, 1714J. S-M30. KM-57.2. 26.7 grams. Choice bolddate and crown, full shield and cross but some flatness, otherwiseat least XF. From the 1715 Fleet, with Fisher tag and photo-

certificate #4293, plus original Cobb Coin Co. plastic tag dated

1987. Estimate: $9,000 - $13,500

4. 8 escudos, 1714J. S-M30. KM-57.2. 26.9 grams. Very bold fullcross, choice full crown and date, full oMJ, nearly full shield, MintState. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

5. 8 escudos, 1715J. S-M30. KM-57.2. 26.9 grams. Bold full crown,shield, oMJ, and denomination, plus very clear bottom half of date,full but slightly weak cross, lightly polished XF+. From the 1715

Fleet. Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

6. 8 escudos, (1715)J. S-M30. KM-57.2. 26.9 grams. Choice MintState, excellent full shield and cross, nice yellow color and wellcentered. From the 1715 Fleet, with Sedwick photo-certificate from

2004. Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

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7. 4 escudos, 1713J, encapsulated PCGS AU-55. S-M30. KM-55.1. Unquestionably Mint State, with 100 percent full and bolddate (rare thus) and oXM mintmark, nearly full cross, someperipheral flatness with file marks as made, the struck-up parts asbold as they come, lovely gold color. From the 1715 Fleet.

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

8. 2 escudos, 17(14)J. S-M30. KM-53.2. 6.7 grams. Interestingoblong shape, choice cross, Mint State. With 2006 Sedwick photo-

certificate. Estimate: $2,500 - $3,750

9. 2 escudos, (1715)(J). S-M30. KM-53.2. 6.7 grams. Choice fullcross, off-center shield side enabling most of crown and part ofking’s name to be visible, Mint State. From the 1715 Fleet.

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,750

10. 1 escudo, (1712)J. S-M30. KM-51.2. 3.3 grams. Full cross(style of 1711-13), full oMJ (which pinpoints it to 1712, the onlyyear prior to 1714 that oM was used instead of oM), nearly AU.From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,250

11. 1 escudo, (1713?)(J). S-M30. KM-51.1. 3.3 grams. LustrousMint State, off-center cross (style of 1711-13), most of shield withfull denomination I (vertically) to right. From the 1715 Fleet.

Estimate: $1,350 - $2,000

Lima, Peru

12. 8 escudos, 1710H. S-L25a. KM-38.2. 26.8 grams. Choice fullcross and pillars (both well centered), lots of legend including king’sname, plus small bits of white coral here and there, AU, better date.From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $9,000 - $13,500

13. 8 escudos, 1711M. S-L28. KM-38.2. 26.9 grams. Choice fullcross and pillars (especially bold waves), much legend (full king’sname), AU with bits of gray and white coral all over. From the

1715 Fleet. Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

14. 8 escudos, 1712M. S-L28. KM-38.2. 27.0 grams. Lustrous MintState, choice full cross and pillars, bold full second date in legend,one the best specimens possible. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate:$9,500 - $13,500

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15. 8 escudos, 1712M. S-L28. KM-38.2. 26.8 grams. Lightlypolished VF with small parts of edge affected by former mounting,but nice strike (full inner details with no doubling and most oflegends visible), lemon-yellow color. From the 1715 Fleet.

Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000

16. 4 escudos, 1750R. S-L31. KM-A47. 13.4 grams. Choice MintState with traces of luster, full cross and pillars, two mintmarks andtwo dates, king’s ordinal VI in legend. From the Nuestra Señora dela Luz (1752). Estimate: $9,000 - $13,500

17. 2 escudos, 1700H. S-L25. KM-29. 6.7 grams. Mint State, choicefull cross and pillars, bold date, much legend, attractive orangecolor, rare. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000

18. 2 escudos, 1711M, encapsulated PCGS AU-58. S-L28. KM-36. Well centered on a round planchet, the inner details (cross-lions-castles and pillars-and-waves) perfectly struck and fully MintState, most of the legends visible, small patch of tan encrustationnear edge, just a super piece all around, worthy of the bestcollections. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $7,500 - $11,000

Bogotá, Colombia

19. 2 escudos, 1635A. S-B20. KM-4.1. 6.7 grams. Full 5 of date,bold full king’s ordinal IIII, full shield and cross, part of edge crude,close to Mint State. From the ca.-1636 “Mesuno hoard” in

Colombia, with 2004 Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $1,500- $2,250

20. 2 escudos, 1655R. S-B21. KM-4.1. 6.7 grams. Crude planchetbut with clear date and assayer, nearly full cross and shield, boldking’s name PHIL-, AU with sediment in crevices. From the

Maravillas (1656). Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500

21. 2 escudos, Charles II, assayer not visible. CT-Type 38. KM-14.1. 6.7 grams. Round flan, full cross, AXF with peripheral flatness,earlier style than most. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate: $1,500 -$2,250

22. 2 escudos, 1704, no assayer. S-B24. KM-14.2. 6.7 grams. Big,octagonal planchet with bold full date (very rare thus), choice fullcross, nearly full shield, Mint State. From the 1715 Fleet, with

generic certificate. Estimate: $2,500 - $3,750

23. 2 escudos, 1712, no assayer. S-B24. KM-14.2. 6.7 grams. Fulldate enhanced by large area of white coral on top of dark staining,unusually full crown above shield, AU with sharp edges. From the

1715 Fleet. Estimate: $2,800 - $3,900

24. 2 escudos, 1714, no assayer. S-B24. KM-14.2. 6.8 grams. Rarewith bold full date, full cross, well-centered shield (oversized asusual), lustrous Mint State. From the 1715 Fleet, with Sedwick

photo-certificate from 1998 and photocopied Real Eight Co.

certificate. Estimate: $2,800 - $3,900

25. 2 escudos, posthumous Charles II, no assayer. S-B24. KM-14.2. 6.8 grams. Very choice full cross and most of shield on asmall, thick planchet, very lustrous Mint State. From the 1715 Fleet.

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

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26. 2 escudos, posthumous Charles II, no assayer. S-B24. KM-14.2. 6.7 grams. Choice full cross, nicely detailed shield, lustrousMint State. From the 1715 Fleet, with generic certificate. Estimate:$2,000 - $3,000

27. 2 escudos, 1734M. S-B26. KM-17.2. 6.7 grams. Broad flanwith full (small cross), very bold full date (rare thus), full shieldwith F to left and M to right, AXF with frosty fields. Estimate:$2,500 - $3,750

28. 2 escudos, 1740/39M. S-B26. KM-17.2. 6.8 grams. Bold 0/9of date (scarce overdate), broad flan with full cross, choice fullshield with bold F to left, weak but certain M to right, toned XF+.Estimate: $1,800 - $2,700

29. 1 escudo, 1735?(M). S-B26. KM-unlisted (cf. 22). 3.4 grams.Choice Mint State with clear 73 of date (first digit non-existent andlast digit weak, rare no matter what it is), full shield, tiny full cross,much legend for the type, bits of sediment in crevices (hencepossibly salvaged). Estimate: $1,750 - $2,500

Seville, Spain

31. 4 escudos, Philip IV, assayer R (1640s?). CT-Type 26. Cay-Type 126. 13.6 grams. Bold full cross and shield, bold denomination•IIII• to right and tiny S-R to left, AU with sediment in crevices.Estimate: $2,500 - $3,750

32. 2 escudos, 1619, assayer not visible (D or G). CT-48. Cay-Type 81. 6.7 grams. Most of date visible, full cross and crown,bold denomination II (horizontal), crudely struck from rusty dies,technically AU, with sediment in crevices, possibly salvaged (sametype as from the Atocha!). Estimate: $1,300 - $2,000

33. 2 escudos, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible, mounted in18K necklace bezel with diamonds and gold chain. 36.2 gramswith chain. Full shield, full but off-center cross, VF, nice yellowcolor, the mounting a cut above the norm. Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

34. 1 escudo, 1623, assayer not visible (C or D). CT-Type 46.Cay-Type 120. 3.4 grams. Big flan with full cross and shield (thelatter off-center), much legend (most of PHILIPPVS), clear date(rare), AU. Estimate: $1,400 - $2,100

Barcelona, Spain

30. 1 escudo, 1672, no assayer, Cayón Plate Coin. CT-171. Cay-Type 63 (this coin). 3.3 grams. Full date (rare), full cross and shield,king’s name CAR- in legend, AXF but with edge damaged frommounting. Plate Coin in Cayón, which oddly does not list this date

for this mint (a simple omission). Estimate: $1,500 - $2,250

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WORLD GOLD COINSBrazil

35. 4000 reis, Peter II, 1700. KM-98. FR-21. 8.0 grams. Crownedshield on obverse, cross on reverse, lustrous AXF with patch ofred-orange toning, briefly minted and popular type, not a rare coinbut unique as from this wreck (only one recovered). From the

R.M.S. Douro (1882), with Spink catalog and original Spink lot

card (lot #1) as well as unique certificate and European format

video about the wreck. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,250

Chile

Colonial bust-type

36. Santiago, 8 escudos, Charles III, 1788DA. CT-248. KM-27.27.0 grams. Slightly off-center AXF with a modicum of minor(natural) planchet flaws, pretty red toning. Estimate: $1,000 -$1,500

37. Santiago, 8 escudos, Charles IV transitional (bust of CharlesIII, ordinal IV), 1790DA. CT-147. KM-42. 26.8 grams. Nice AXFwith minor rim-ding and planchet lamination on wreath, attractivelytoned but some fields lightly cleaned. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

38. Santiago, 8 escudos, Charles IV (bust of Charles III),1792DA. CT-151. KM-54. 26.8 grams. VF+, weak bust, slightlycrude rim, lemon-yellow color. Estimate: $800 - $1,200

39. Santiago, 8 escudos, Charles IV (bust of Charles III),1795DA. CT-154. KM-54. 26.9 grams. Lightly cleaned XF withsome original luster, a few stray marks, weak centers, crude edge.Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

40. Santiago, 8 escudos, Charles IV (bust of Charles III),1796DA. CT-155. KM-54. 26.9 grams. Crude edge and weakcenters, otherwise nice VF+. Estimate: $900 - $1,350

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41. Santiago, 8 escudos, Charles IV (bust of Charles III),1798DA. CT-157. KM-54. 26.8 grams. Nicely toned VF+, noproblems. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

42. Santiago, 8 escudos, Charles IV (bust of Charles III),1800JA. CT-160. KM-54. 26.8 grams. Lightly toned VF+ with oldscratches on face and shield. Estimate: $800 - $1,200

43. Santiago, 8 escudos, Charles IV (bust of Charles III), 1802JJ.CT-163. KM-54. 24.9 grams. AXF with lots of sediment in creviceson reverse, the obverse fields lightly cleaned, attractive toning,slightly underweight, possibly from light filing around edge (to makeit perfectly round for a bezel) but with the milled edge expertly re-applied. Estimate: $800 - $1,200

44. Santiago, 8 escudos, Charles IV (bust of Charles III),1804FJ. CT-166. KM-54. 26.7 grams. Lustrous XF with laminationson shield, slightly crude rim. Estimate: $900 - $1,350

45. Santiago, 8 escudos, Charles IV (bust of Charles III),1807FJ. CT-171. KM-54. 26.9 grams. Lightly cleaned XF onobverse, lustrous AU reverse. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

46. Santiago, 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII transitional (“Admiral’sbust”), 1809FJ. CT-113. KM-72. 26.9 grams. Off-center butattractively lustrous XF with odd engrailing on bust (reverseimpression of a rim?), possibly a rare error. Estimate: $1,500 -$2,250

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47. Santiago, 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV),1812FJ. CT-118. KM-78. 27.1 grams. Lustrous AU, slightly off-center, with minor laminations on reverse. Estimate: $1,200 -$1,800

48. Santiago, 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV),1813/2FJ. CT-119. KM-78. 26.6 grams. Attractively toned andlustrous AXF with lamination on top of head, minor adjustmentmarks on crown. Estimate: $800 - $1,200

49. Santiago, 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV),1816FJ. CT-124. KM-78. 26.9 grams. Off-center obverse withscratch in field, minor natural flaws on reverse, lightly toned XF.Estimate: $800 - $1,200

50. Santiago, 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV),1817FJ. CT-127. KM-78. 26.9 grams. Bold XF with weak centers,nice toning. Estimate: $900 - $1,350

Republic

51. Santiago, 8 escudos, 1851LA. KM-105. FR-41. 27.0 grams.AXF with minor contact marks and small lamination to left ofCHILE. Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Colombia

Colonial bust-type

52. Popayán, 8 escudos, Charles III, 1773JS. CT-124. KM-50.2.26.9 grams. Lustrous XF with multiple scratches and weak strike,orange staining on reverse (possibly salvaged). Estimate: $800 -$1,200

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53. Popayán, 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1791SF. CT-69. KM-62.2.27.0 grams. Lustrous and attractive XF+, lightly cleaned, curiouslywith white coral-like encrustation in crevices so perhaps it issalvaged. Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

54. Popayán, 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1793JF. CT-71. KM-62.2.26.9 grams. Nice AXF with slightly weak centers, attractively tonedlegends. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

55. Popayán, 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1795JF. CT-74. KM-62.2.26.8 grams. VF with sediment in crevices, just a little crude (asmade). Estimate: $900 - $1,350

56. Bogotá, 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1796JJ. CT-126. KM-62.1.26.6 grams. Gorgeous AU, very lustrous and starting to tone.Estimate: $1,350 - $2,000

57. Popayán, 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1798JF. CT-77. KM-62.2.26.9 grams. Nice red toning on reverse, off-center obverse, XF.Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

58. Popayán, 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1800JF. CT-79. KM-62.2.27.0 grams. Lustrous XF+ with good rims, no problems, sedimentin crevices that could indicate salvage. Estimate: $1,100 - $1,650

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59. Popayán, 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1802JF. CT-81. KM-62.2.26.9 grams. Choice, lustrous reverse, slightly crude obverse (a fewminor laminations), net XF+. Estimate: $900 - $1,350

60. Popayán, 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1803JF. CT-82. KM-62.2.26.9 grams. XF with weak centers, nice red toning in legends.Estimate: $900 - $1,350

61. Popayán, 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1805JT. CT-86. KM-62.2.27.0 grams. AU- with scratches on obverse, subtle rosy toning.Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

62. Popayán, 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1806JF. CT-87. KM-62.2.26.6 grams. Curiously out of round but nice rims, toned XF+,slightly weak across the middle. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

63. Popayán, 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1807JF. CT-90. KM-62.2.26.9 grams. Choice XF, nicely toned, no problems. Estimate:$1,000 - $1,500

64. Popayán, 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1808JF. CT-91. KM-62.2.26.7 grams. Deeply toned around letters, AXF, small laminationon reverse. Estimate: $900 - $1,350

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65. Popayán, 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV),1809JF. CT-65. KM-66.2 26.7 grams. Beautifully toned XF withweak bust and outside shield, nice obverse rim but reverse off-center and with small ding. Estimate: $900 - $1,350

66. Popayán, 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV),1811JF. CT-69. KM-66.2 27.0 grams. Highly lustrous AU+ (veryclose to Mint State) with central adjustment marks, subtle toning, avery flashy and attractive specimen. Estimate: $1,350 - $2,000

67. Popayán, 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV),1812JF. CT-71. KM-66.2 26.8 grams. Choice XF with beautifulred toning. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

68. Popayán, 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV),1818FM. CT-81. KM-66.2 26.8 grams. Lustrous XF+, weak bust,slightly out of round. Estimate: $900 - $1,350

69. Popayán, 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII (bust of Charles IV),1819FM. CT-82. KM-66.2 27.1 grams. Bold XF+ with lustrousreverse, natural flaws in hair. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

70. Bogotá, 8 escudos, 1833RS. KM-82.1. FS-6. 27.0 grams.Lustrous XF, nicely struck and attractively toned. Estimate: $800- $1,200

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71. Bogotá, 16 pesos, 1838RS. KM-94.1. FS-18. 26.7 grams. NiceVF+ with subtle toning, minor planchet flaw on G of BOGOTÁ.Estimate: $700 - $1,000

Great Britain

72. London, England, “rose” guinea, 1764. SP-3726. KM-598.8.2 grams. Very rare provenance and scarce date, sea-worn AVFwith part of shield weak, good bust, slightly shaved around edge,but all details clear (the “rose” designation referring to the shapeof the shield, as distinguished from the later “spade” type under thesame king). From the Faithful Steward (1785). Estimate: $500 -$750

73. Promotional set of two shipwreck sovereigns (1852 and 1876)and one modern (1997). SP-3852C, 3856A and 4271. KM-736.1,752 and 943. Nice set with examples of each of the differentsovereign designs that dominated the finds from this wreck: the1852 with crowned arms in wreath and the 1876 with mounted St.Michael slaying the dragon on the reverse. Both coins are choiceXF and lustrous. The 1997 specimen is a Proof, with the samereverse design as the 1876 but of course with Elizabeth II insteadof Victoria on the obverse. From the R.M.S. Douro (1882), in a

limited (#19/200) promotional leatherette box marked “Sovereigns

of the Sea,” with small booklet. Estimate: $750 - $1,100

74. London, England, sovereign, 1855. SP-3852C. KM-736.1.7.9 grams. XF obverse, lustrous AU reverse, no problems, desirableprovenance. From the R.M.S. Douro (1882), with Sedwick

certificate. Estimate: $375 - $550

India (Portuguese)

75. Cochim, 1 pardau São Tome (360 reais), João III (1521-1557). FR-551. 3.2 grams. Very rare early product of thePortuguese influence in India and especially so as from a shipwreck,with obvious evidence of salvage (sea-worn details, a few smallbends and scratches), but with bold denomination oI to left and Cmintmark to right of shield, S-T flanking the St. Thomas on thereverse, full crown, VF for actual wear. From an unidentified 1500s

Portuguese wreck in the Indian Ocean. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Mexico

Colonial bust-type

76. Mexico City, 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1805TH. CT-60. KM-159. 26.9 grams. Choice XF+, very boldly struck and lightly toned,no problems Estimate: $1,500 - $2,250

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77. Mexico City, 8 escudos, Ferdinand VII transitional(“armored” bust), 1811/0HJ. CT-47. KM-160. 26.9 grams. ChoiceXF with gorgeous red toning all over. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,250

Republic

78. Mexico City, “hand on book” 8 escudos, 1824JM. KM-383.9.FR-64. 26.9 grams. AXF with faint adjustment marks in center,some luster. Estimate: $1,350 - $2,000

79. Guanajuato, “hand on book” 8 escudos, 1850PF. KM-383.7.FR-72. 26.9 grams. XF/AU, very flashy and lustrous. Estimate:$1,000 - $1,500

Netherlands (United)

80. Utrecht, ducat, 1724, encapsulated NGC MS-63. KM-7. FR-285. Exceptional grade, highly lustrous, but knight’s head flat(typically a weak area on these coins) and with scratches below hisfoot. From the Akerendam (1725). Estimate: $900 - $1,350

81. Utrecht, ducat, 1724, encapsulated NGC MS-63. KM-7. FR-285. Exceptional grade, good strike except for knight’s head. From

the Akerendam (1725). Estimate: $900 - $1,350

82. Utrecht, ducat, 1724, encapsulated NGC MS-62. KM-7. FR-285. Choice high grade, perfect detail on head, off-center obverse,slight wrinkle in flan. From the Akerendam (1725). Estimate: $800- $1,200

83. Utrecht, ducat, 1724, encapsulated NGC MS-62. KM-7. FR-285. Choice grade (smooth fields), knight’s head flat, weak areanear edge, subtle red toning. From the Akerendam (1725).

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

84. Utrecht, ducat, 1724, encapsulated ICG MS-62. KM-7. FR-285. Choice grade, very lustrous, nice yellow color, knight’s headdecent. From the Akerendam (1725). Estimate: $800 - $1,200

85. Utrecht, ducat, 1724, encapsulated NGC MS-61. KM-7. FR-285. Lustrous high grade, fully detailed head, weak spot near edge.From the Akerendam (1725). Estimate: $700 - $1,000

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86. Utrecht, ducat, 1724, encapsulated NGC MS-61. KM-7. FR-285. Very lustrous high grade, full detail on head, part of edgeweak. From the Akerendam (1725). Estimate: $700 - $1,000

87. Utrecht, ducat, 1724, encapsulated NGC MS-61. KM-7. FR-285. Not as choice as most, knight’s head and other areas veryweak, subtle red toning. From the Akerendam (1725). Estimate:$700 - $1,000

88. Utrecht, ducat, 1729, encapsulated NGC MS-64. KM-7. FR-285. Extreme high grade with incredible luster, fully detailed head,probably the best specimen we have ever seen. From the

Vliegenthart (1735). Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

89. Utrecht, ducat, 1729, encapsulated NGC MS-63. KM-7. FR-285. Exceptional grade with lots of luster, knight’s head not fullydetailed, otherwise choice. From the Vliegenthart (1735). Estimate:$900 - $1,350

90. Utrecht, ducat, 1729, encapsulated NGC MS-62. KM-7. FR-285. Choice high grade with nice, lustrous fields, decent knight’shead. From the Vliegenthart (1735). Estimate: $800 - $1,200

91. Utrecht, ducat, 1729, encapsulated NGC MS-62. KM-7. FR-285. Much more muted luster, knight’s head flat. From the

Vliegenthart (1735). Estimate: $800 - $1,200

92. Utrecht, ducat, 1729, encapsulated ICG AU-50. KM-7. FR-285. Choice high grade with frosty luster, full knight’s head, minorweak spots near center that slabber mistook for wear. From the

Vliegenthart (1735). Estimate: $600 - $900

93. Westfriesland, ducat, 1729, encapsulated NGC MS-64. KM-93. FR-295. Extreme high grade and typically very flashy andprooflike, also well struck for this mint (no flat spots), possibly thebest we have ever seen. From the Vliegenthart (1735). Estimate:$1,000 - $1,500

94. Westfriesland, ducat, 1729, encapsulated NGC MS-64. KM-93. FR-295. Extreme high grade, highly lustrous and prooflike,nice strike. From the Vliegenthart (1735). Estimate: $1,000 -$1,500

95. Westfriesland, ducat, 1729, encapsulated NGC MS-63. KM-93. FR-295. Same condition and quality as last but lower numberin slab. From the Vliegenthart (1735). Estimate: $900 - $1,350

96. Westfriesland, ducat, 1729, Mint State. KM-93. FR-295.Same condition and quality as last but housed in removable customdisplay case (not from a third-party grader). From the Vliegenthart(1735), with attractive hard-plastic display case printed with “THE

SUNKEN TREASURE FROM THE VLIEGENTHART” above and

“This gold ducat was recovered from the wreck of the Dutch East

Indiaman VLIEGENTHART which sank off the coast of Zeeland

on the third of February 1735” below the coin. Estimate: $700 -$1,000

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Peru

Colonial bust-type

97. Lima, bust 8 escudos, Charles III, 1784MI. CT-41. KM-82.1.26.8 grams. AXF with lots of minor marks and laminations, rosytoning here and there, scarce and desirable shipwreck provenance.From the “Pitch Barrel wreck,” with hand-signed Karen McKee

photo-certificate. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

98. Lima, bust 8 escudos, Charles IV, 1794IJ. CT-11. KM-101.26.8 grams. Lustrous AU with slightly crude edge, nice yellow color,desirable shipwreck provenance. From the “Pitch Barrel wreck,”

with hand-signed Karen McKee photo-certificate. Estimate: $1,000- $1,500

Spain

99. Seville, double excelente, Ferdinand-Isabel, eight-pointedstar at top, S with dots above and below at bottom. CT-69. FR-129. 7.0 grams. XF with nice portraits and shield, bold legends,subtle toning. Estimate: $1,850 - $2,750

100. Seville, 8 escudos, 1712M (M at top right). CT-172. Cay-9936. 26.3 grams. Rare shipwreck provenance, crudely sea-worn(lots of minor nicks) but with all details visible, basically the samedesign as for cobs but on a full, round, milled planchet, slightlyoff-center, VF or so for actual wear. From the 1715 Fleet. Estimate:$4,000 - $6,000

101. Cádiz, bust 2 escudos, Ferdinand VII, 1813CJ. CT-151.Cay-16229. 6.7 grams. Scarce mint, VF+ with large (old) scratchon shield. Estimate: $200 - $300

102. Seville, bust ½ escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1753PJ, encapsulatedNGC XF-40 “Eliasberg.” CT-266. Cay-10670. Pedigreed to the

Eliasberg collection, with photo-grade certificate #1839009-013.

Estimate: $325 - $500

103. Madrid, bust ½ escudo, Charles III, 1787DV. CT-779. Cay-12199. 1.8 grams. Lustrous AU-, starting to tone. Estimate: $250- $375

104. Madrid, bust ½ escudo, Charles III, 1788M. CT-781. Cay-12202. 1.7 grams. Choice AU, lustrous and problem-free. Estimate:$250 - $375

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United States of America

105. San Francisco, $20, 1855-S. KM-74.1. 33.4 grams. At leastAU details with nick on cheek and “saltwater effect”(microscopically porous surfaces), some luster remaining, scarceand desirable provenance (far rarer than the S.S. Central America

[1857] or S.S. Republic [1865]). From the “Fort Capron treasure”

of 1857 (AKA “Gordy-Ashley gold”), with Indian River Coin Co.

letter of authenticity. Estimate: $3,250 - $5,000

106. Philadelphia, $10, 1850, large date. KM-66.2. 16.6 grams.Lustrous AU with subtle rainbow toning, very nicely preserved forits (rare) provenance. From the “Fort Capron treasure” of 1857

(AKA “Gordy-Ashley gold”), with Indian River Coin Co. letter of

authenticity. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,250

107. Philadelphia, $10, 1854, encapsulated NGC AU-55. KM-66.2. Lustrous UNC with several small marks (net AU), desirableprovenance and packaging. From the S.S. Republic (1865), with

mahogany promotional box, booklet, DVD and certificate

#5055497-011. Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500

108. Philadelphia, $10, 1879. KM-102. 16.7 grams. XF detailsbut very pronounced “shipwreck effect” (pitted and polished fromthe sand and sea), interesting provenance that could be linked to aspecific wreck with proper research. Found on the beach near Sandy

Hook, NJ. Estimate: $700 - $1,000

109. Philadelphia, $5, 1847. KM-69. 8.4 grams. Toned AU withsome staining and a large patch of white coral encrustation, rareprovenance. From the “Fort Capron treasure” of 1857 (AKA

“Gordy-Ashley gold”), with Indian River Coin Co. letter of

authenticity. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

110. Philadelphia, $2½, 1852. KM-72. 4.2 grams. Lustrous AU+with subtle toning, rare provenance. From the “Fort Capron

treasure” of 1857 (AKA “Gordy-Ashley gold”), with Indian River

Coin Co. letter of authenticity. Estimate: $600 - $900

111. Philadelphia, $1, 1853. KM-73. 1.7 grams. Lustrous MintState, very nicely preserved, rare provenance. From the “Fort

Capron treasure” of 1857 (AKA “Gordy-Ashley gold”), with Indian

River Coin Co. letter of authenticity. Estimate: $500 - $750

112. Philadelphia, $1, 1854. KM-73. 1.7 grams. Nice AU, rareprovenance. From the “Fort Capron treasure” of 1857 (AKA

“Gordy-Ashley gold”), with Indian River Coin Co. letter of

authenticity. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

113. Philadelphia, $1, 1856, slanted 5. KM-86. 1.6 grams. NiceAU, rare provenance. From the “Fort Capron treasure” of 1857

(AKA “Gordy-Ashley gold”), with Indian River Coin Co. letter of

authenticity. Estimate: $500 - $750

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SHIPWRECK INGOTS AND OTHER BULLION

GOLD

“Golden Fleece wreck,” sunk ca. 1550 in the northern Caribbean

114. Long, flat bar #46, 17¼K, cut at one end. 1039 grams, 8¼” x 1¼” x ½”. While most people refer to these ingots as “finger” bars,to distinguish them from rectangular bricks that most people associate with ingots, this particular piece is hardly finger-like at all, as it isbroad and flat and long. It bears fineness markings XVII• in three places, mostly covered with white, wormy coral but also with somerusty orange sediment, otherwise bright, lustrous gold, very straight and even, one end round but the other end broken (not chiseled atall), with coral in the crevices. Estimate: $38,500 - $57,500

115. Long bar #37, 16¼K, cut at one end. 716 grams, 7-3/4" x 1" x 3/4". A bit more finger-like, this bar is still rather long but moretypical in width, with vast amounts of white and brown coral covering the surface (lustrous gold color where exposed) and obscuringwhat we guess to be three fineness markings XVI•, one end round and the other end half chiseled, half broken. Estimate: $25,000 -$37,500

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116. Wide bar #45, 17¼K, cut at one end. 670 grams, 6" x 1¼” x ½”. A shorter bar, just as wide and flat as #46 two lots up, samefineness marked as XVII• in three places (closer together), about half the surface covered in white coral and some coppery stains, oneend round and the other crudely broken (not chiseled), very yellow in color. (We know what you are thinking, but we checked and it isNOT the other half of bar #46, even though they are the same shape and fineness. In fact, none of the cut ingots from this wreck havematched up with others, which is to be expected because cutting and dividing them was necessary to put them into DIFFERENTshipments.) Estimate: $25,000 - $37,500

117. Long bar #36, 16¼K, cut at one end. 641 grams, 7" x 1" x ½”. A long, fat “finger” with somewhat unevenly rounded bottom withthree fineness markings XV•, that side mostly clean but the flat side mostly covered with white coral, one end round and the other endcrudely broken (only slightly chiseled). Estimate: $22,000 - $33,000

“Wild Horse River wreck,” sunk ca. 1620 off Uruguay

118. Lot of five natural gold nuggets. 18.0 grams total. These areall more or less typical placer nuggets found in the early days ofcolonial regime, the biggest of the lot somewhat football shaped,with lots of crevices containing dark sediment, the others of moreirregular (generally elongated) shape, one even with the appearanceof having been “pinched” off the end of a small bar. With official

photo-certificate. Estimate: $750 - $1,100

Found in a colonial area of Panama (early 1600s)

119. Natural gold nugget. 4.3 grams. Odd-shaped placer nuggetwith lots of crevices. Estimate: $200 - $300120. Natural gold nugget. 3.2 grams. Odd shape, but most ofsurface smooth. Estimate: $150 - $225121. Natural gold nugget. 2.8 grams. Fairly compact, with mostof surface smooth, some crevices. Estimate: $125 - $185

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Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West,Florida

122. Long bar #61, 21¼K, owner “EN RADA” (Peña-Randa),cut at one end. 26.8 oz (troy), 7½” x 1¼” x 3/8". This is the mostbeautiful gold bar we have ever seen! All the markings are very fulland well detailed, including fineness XXI• three times, four taxstamps, and, best and boldest of all, the famous “EN RADA” marktwice, which was recently shown to stand for the name Peña-Randa,a well-known family in Colombia that was involved in goldproduction. In its original “EN RADA” interpretation, this markwas popularized by treasure writer Ernie Richards, whose publishinghouse En Rada Publications has released many useful treasure textsover the years. As Spanish gold ingots go, this one is very wide andflat, and it is typically cut at one end, the other end with tiny, pinched-off “bite” where the Spanish assayer excised his sample for testing.With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-GB61. Estimate: $40,000 -$60,000

1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

123. Small “finger” bar marked with fineness XX: (20½K) andtally mark(?) VII. 116.0 grams, about 3½” x ½” x 3/8". Cute littleingot, smooth and well-formed, very small but well-marked (justno tax stamps, so possibly contraband), approximately equivalentto four 8 escudos and one 2 escudos in about the same fineness asthe coins. From the June, 2003, US Treasury sale, with photo-

certificate, auction catalog, promotional flyer (in which this very

bar is pictured) and news articles. Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000

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S.S. Central America, sunk in 1857 off North Carolina

124. California Gold Rush assay ingot #701, Kellogg & Humbert, .911 fine. 43.39 oz, about 3-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 5/8". When it comesto shipwreck ingots, our specialty is Spanish bars, but to most U.S. numismatists the assay ingots from the California Gold Rush are farmore valuable. Each of the bars from this wreck is pictured in Q. David Bowers’ book A California Gold Rush History (2002), whichshows this particular bar on page 433 as having some orange staining that was later removed by a conservation professional, leaving thebar bright and beautiful as it is now. The markings on it read “No 701 / KELLOGG & HUMBERT ASSAYERS / 43.39 Oz / 911 FINE/ $817.12”, with “701” stamped on the back as well, two small assay cuts in opposite corners. (Kellogg & Humbert were well-known and

highly regarded assayers in San Francisco who were responsible forthe production of millions of dollars’ worth of gold coins and untoldmillions in gold bars like this one, which were regularly shippedfrom California to New York and London by way of Panama.) Aneatly rectangular ingot, rare as one of just over 400 bars recovered,each of them an ephemeral piece of American history that probablywould have been melted down in its own time, had it not been loston one of the most financially disastrous U.S. shipwrecks of all time.Housed in a custom Plexiglas case with a small promotional

“treasure chest” box and special, oversized edition of Bowers’ book.

Estimate: $125,000 - $175,000

125. Lot of natural gold flakes and dust in original auctionpackaging. 31.4 grams. A healthy serving of gold dust and smallflakes straight from the gold-rush days, one of the few lots fromthe Sotheby’s auction that did not go to promoters who encapsulatedthem in 1.5-gram increments. With Sotheby’s auction-lot sticker

#577 and blue-cloth drawstring pouch. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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130. Small natural nuggets inCollectors Universe capsule andpromotional wooden box. 0.5 gram.Same promotional packaging as theabove but instead of flakes or dust thisis six distinct (but tiny) natural nuggets.With promotional box printed with

DESTINATION: NEW YORK and

housing a certificate and display

materials, the capsule (#5788) printed

with “California Gold Rush / Nuggets

.5 grams [sic] / S.S. Central America

1857.” Estimate: $150 - $225

126. Lot of naturalgold flakes and dust inoriginal auctionpackaging. 30.3 grams.As above but largerflakes, slightly lessweight overall. With

Sotheby’s auction-lot

sticker #321. Estimate:$1,000 - $1,500

127. Lot of naturalgold nuggets, flakesand dust in originalauction packaging.20.3 grams. In additionto the flakes and ampledust like in the abovelots, this lot also has atleast three good-sizednuggets, which weresingled out by promotersto sell at higher prices(hence a higher estimatefor this lot). With

Sotheby’s auction-lot

sticker #279. Estimate:$1,500 - $2,250

128. Pinch of gold dust in Collectors Universe capsule. 1.5 grams.As mentioned above, the big lots of dust in the original Sotheby’sauction were largely bought up bypromoters who separated out thenuggets and divided the small flakesand dust into 1.5-gram “pinches” likethis one to market in wooden boxeswith certificates and snazzypromotional dressings. This lot hasbigger flakes than most, but the originalbox was not retained. With certificate

and display materials from promotion,

the capsule (#4541) printed with

“California Gold Rush / Pinch 1.5

grams / S.S. Central America 1857.”

Estimate: $300 - $450

129. Pinch of gold dust in CollectorsUniverse capsule and promotionalwooden box. 1.5 grams. As above butno flakes, just dust. With promotional

box printed with DESTINATION: NEW

YORK and housing a certificate and

display materials, the capsule (#4709)

printed with “California Gold Rush /

Pinch 1.5 grams / S.S. Central America

1857,” even including the gold foil seal

for the outside (scarce complete

package). Estimate: $300 - $450

131. Single natural nugget in Collectors Universe capsule andpromotional wooden box. 0.5 gram. Same as above (samepromotional packaging too) but rare as a single, larger nugget.With promotional box printed with DESTINATION: NEW YORK

and housing a certificate and display materials, the capsule (#1544)

printed with “California Gold Rush / Nuggets .5 grams [sic] / S.S.

Central America 1857,” even including the gold foil seal for the

outside (scarce complete package). Estimate: $150 - $225

Any questions? Please email usat info@sedwickcoins.com

or call (407) 975-3325.

Please visit our website atwww.SedwickCoins.com!

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SILVER

“Tumbaga wreck,” sunk ca. 1528 off Grand Bahama Island

132. Bar #M-143, 1430/2400 fine, two tax stamps, serial RC and assayer B~Vo. 15.62 lb (av.), 11.5 x 28 x 3 cm. A large and veryneatly formed rectangular ingot with very clear RC, B~Vo, and fineness IVCCCCXXX, the tax stamps small but certain, the texture ofthe marked side like the surface of a basketball, the other side striated and a little bubbly as made. With Sedwick photo-certificate M-143

and Armstrong book Tumbaga Silver for Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire. Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

133. Bar #M-18, 970/2400 fine, two tax stamps, serial RCXXX and assayer B~Vo. 5.19 lb (av.), about 8 x 18 x 2 cm. Popular small“half brick” with two clear tax stamps (each about half visible) to left of assayer and above serial number RCXXX and fineness 9CCCCLXX(which is abnormally low and is not reflected in the color of the bar), the other side actually more interesting with very bubbly surfacethat shows a flake of pure copper inside one of the bubbles! Accompanied by the Armstrong book mentioned above and a copy of the

Frank Sedwick Price List of November-December 1995, in which these bars were first offered. Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

134. Bar #M-49, 720/2400 fine, serial number RCXXX. 5.01 lb (av.), about 8 x 18 x 2 cm. Small “half brick” like the above but withmuch weaker markings due to corrosion, nice gold color all over (indicative of its low fineness?). With Sedwick photo-certificate.

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500

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135. Bar #M-57, 1550/2400 fine, one tax stamp. 3.28 lb (av.), 6 x 23 x 1 cm. Oddly narrow, small bar with bold IV@L (fineness) incenter with S’s above and below, very noticeable diagonal “bite” in corner, somewhat crude, both as made and from moderate corrosion,relatively high fineness for a “tumbaga” bar. With Sedwick photo-certificate and accompanied by the Armstrong book mentioned above.

Estimate: $3,500 - $5,250

“Golden Fleece wreck,” sunk ca. 1550 in the northern Caribbean

136. Thick disk #AC, two tax stamps, fineness IIUCCCLX (2360/2400). 1276 grams, 5½” in diameter and up to 1½” thick. One ofthe best-marked ingots we have ever seen from this wreck, with the fineness in four parts very deeply impressed, the two tax stamps lessso but still clear, mostly smooth and thin but with portion near edge raised and knobby, no corrosion but some natural bubbles fromoriginal casting. Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

137. Thick, irregular disk #AI, two tax stamps, bold fineness IIUCCCXL (2340/2400). 1028 grams, 5" in diameter and up to 1"thick. Very bold fineness markings in four parts as on last lot, with two nearly complete tax stamps above and below, a fairly compact(thick) disk with irregular surfaces (but not corroded) and pieces of edge sliced off (assayer’s bites?). Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

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138. Irregular disk #AG, two tax stamps, two fineness markings IIUCCCLX (2360/2400). 1004 grams, 5" in diameter and ½” thick.Another very well-marked ingot but the fineness markings smaller, less deep, and arranged in pairs on either side of center, the ingottherefore pre-designed to be cut in half, the bold finenesses in four parts above circular tax stamps, minimal corrosion, fairly smooth andeven as these ingots go, and with a small slice in the edge (assayer’s bite?). Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

139. Thick disk #AE, partial second pour, four partial tax stamps. 1696 grams, 6" in diameter and 3/4" thick. A very heavy disk withseveral layers on the bottom (from several pourings?), one nearly complete tax stamp on top and three partials (one over top of another),no fineness, light corrosion only. Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

140. Thin disk #AB, two tax stamps, one full. 1065 grams, 7" in diameter and ¼” thick. A very broad, round, thin ingot with mostlysmooth surfaces (just a few raised knobs), one tax stamp complete and the other full but weak, light corrosion only. Estimate: $1,000 -$1,500

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141. Thick disk #AA, two partial tax stamps. 1727 grams, 6" in diameter and up to 1½” thick. Very thick and heavy ingot with largeknob on top, the tax stamps only partially visible, minimal corrosion but some rusty deposits. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

142. Irregular disk #AD, two partial tax stamps. 1581 grams, 5½” in diameter and up to 3/4" thick. Irregular in shape but mostlysmooth top (knobs in one area near edge), the two tax stamps faint but certain, minimally corroded. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

143. Thin disk with notch #AH, two full tax stamps and fineness IIUCCCL (2350/2400). 815 grams, 6" in diameter and ¼” thick. Avery well-marked ingot with fineness in three parts near center, the two tax stamps (one very bold and beautiful) near the edge, withsquare-cut notch chiseled from edge (too much to be an assayer’s bite), smooth surfaces with only two small knobs, minimal corrosion.Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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144. Thin disk #AF, two tax stamps. 753 grams, 6" in diameter and ¼” thick. Broad, round, thin ingot with smooth surfaces (six verysmall knobs), one tax stamp full, the other partial, minimal corrosion. Estimate: $750 - $1,100

145. Small, round disk #AK, two tax stamps. 439 grams, 3¼” in diameter and 3/8" thick. Smaller than all the above but very even andsmooth (no knobs but one small sprue on edge) and attractive, both tax stamps clear (one almost full) near edge. Estimate: $750 -$1,100

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146. Cut half of large disk #AJ, two tax stamps. 892 grams, roughly 7¼” x 2½” x ½” Half of a large, thin disk, its cut edge halfwaychiseled and broken from there, with bent edge, one nearly full tax stamp and part of another, not much corrosion but many stressfractures from the bending and breaking. Estimate: $700 - $1,000

147. Small, irregular cut of thin disk #AL, one full tax stamp and part of another, fineness IIUCCC(?) (23??/2400). 263 grams,roughly 3" in diameter and ¼” thick. This is a curious piece, as it is highly irregular in shape (but evenly thin) and one of the edge-cutshas bisected a tax stamp, the other stamp quite full and clear next to the fineness in four parts, light corrosion only. Estimate: $600 -$900

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148. Small, triangular cut from thindisk #AM, one tax stamp, finenessIIUCCCL (2350/2400). 279 grams,roughly 3¼” x 3" x ¼”. A neater cutthan the above and with only one taxstamp (full) partially overstamped bythe fineness in three parts, minimalcorrosion, two cuts and one break,evenly thin. Estimate: $600 - $900

Unidentified ca.-1554 wreck in the northern Caribbean

151. Lot of six small, coin-like cuts from “splash” ingots (“platacorriente”). 7 to 18 grams each. Small and very coin-like broken-off pieces that must have been used as 2- and 4-reales coins (whyelse would anyone make such small pieces?), one thick but theothers thin, lightly corroded. Estimate: $250 - $375

152. Lot of two medium, coin-like cuts from “splash” ingots(“plata corriente”). 28 grams and 27 grams. These two pieces aresure to be a hit becauseeach one is almostprecisely the weight ofan 8 reales, which is nodoubt what they werebroken off to make,one clearly the outeredge of a thin, round“splash” but the otherone very irregular inthickness and edge,minimal corrosion.Estimate: $250 - $375

149. Coin-like cut from a “splash”ingot (“plata corriente”). 43 grams,roughly 1" x 1½” x ¼”. Very irregularbroken-off piece, no markings but nocorrosion, very coin-like in size andweight. Estimate: $350 - $525

1 5 0 .C o i n -like cutfrom a“splash” ingot (“plata corriente”).42 grams, roughly 1½” square and¼” thick. L-shaped edge piece,broken off around a bubble (hencethe shape), also with a bubble insidethe edge, coin-like in size andweight, no corrosion. Estimate:$350 - $525

153. Lot of two medium, coin-like cuts from “splash” ingots(“plata corriente”). 25 grams and 18 grams. Like the last lot exceptthat neither piece isquite the right weightfor an 8 reales, veryirregular in thickness(almost look likeshiny meteorites),not much corrosion.Estimate: $250 -$375

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Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

154. Huge “quinto” bar #799, fineness 2300/2400, Class Factor 1.0 (choice), listed on ship’s manifest (bar #346). 76 lb 3.84 oz(troy), 35 x 12.8 x 8.2 cm. This is one of the most impressive Atocha bars we have ever seen, with many, many clear markings and somegreat additional history. To start with, you can easily see four of the Philip IV tax seals with king’s name and ordinal in legend and Soutside the lions and castles, but in addition there are two other seals in the form of a Philip monogram, one with a legend that showsPOTOSI and the other without legend. As usual, there is also a very deeply impressed manifest number CCCXLVI (346) and finenessIIUCCC with large box to the right of it that has the mark of assayer “Mexia,” whose double-scoop “bite” is quite prominent in thecenter. Perhaps the most mysterious mark is a double-triangle cipher near the edge. Best of all, however, is the clear 1622 date with oPbefore it, which along with a big A elsewhere on the bar indicates that it was cast in 1622 in Potosí specifically for the crown, one of ashipment of 133 such bars representing the king’s fifth (“quinto”) going back to Spain. Imagine owning something that once belonged tothe King of Spain! Clearly one of the best bars found, this piece deserves to hit a premium price-level. With Fisher photo-certificate

#85A-S799 with lab datasheet and 5x7 black and white photo of the bar (same shot as the reduced one used for the certificate), plus

September 26, 1987, auction brochure from when the bar was exhibited at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, and finally with a 27-page

translation and explanation of the manifest listing of this bar by Homer Lyon, Jr. Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000

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155. Small bar #842, fineness 2230/2400, Class Factor 1.0 (choice), listed on ship’s manifest (bar #3541). 19 lb, 10.08 oz (troy),33.5 x 10.6 x 3 cm. This is a rare “flat” bar, about the same width as the typical loaves but only about 1" tall, and it has a wealth ofmarkings: at least four tax stamps, manifest number IIIUDXLI (3541), fineness IIUCCXXX (2330), and partial assayer-mark (also asmall “bite” in the center), plus a 1621 date and a huge, incuse R (meaning unknown) cut over an old, small D. Light corrosion only,worth a premium not only for its great markings but also for its compact size. With Fisher hologram certificate #85A-S842. Estimate:$8,000 - $10,000

156. Small bar #950, fineness 2380/2400, Class Factor 0.6. 16 lb. 6.4 oz (troy), 34.7 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm. Another rare, small bar from thiswreck, only this one is not flat but rectangular in cross section, with clear fineness and incuse “fence” and V marks but no manifestnumber or tax stamps or date (hence the low Class Factor), still worth a premium for its compactness. With Fisher certificate #85A-950

(photo missing). Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

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157. Small bar #846, fineness 2380/2400, Class Factor 0.6. 18 lb, 5.44 oz, 35.5 x 7 x 3.9 cm. Same as last but without the “fence” markand slightly more corroded. With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-S846 plus original 1986 division printout and letter, and copy of

signature page from 1985 contract. Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

158. Disc-shaped “splash” with cross marking. 376 grams, about 3¼” in diameter and 3/8" thick in center. This is a most intriguingobject. It bears no stamps (so it is almost certainly contraband), but on one high point there appears a cross and part of a lion, as if aMexican cob 2 reales was only partially melted right in that spot, leading us to believe this whole ingot was made from melted-downcoins. It has a lot of gold color, however, so we suspect it is not the same purity as the coins. From our source it appears it was broughtup in the Real Eight days. Estimate: $750 - $1,100

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159. Unmarked contraband “wedge” ingot. 951.2 grams,roughly 2½” in diameter (extrapolated) and 2" tall. This lot andthe next seven are eight slices of a entire “cake” of contrabandingots that were smuggled in the bottom of a cask (so the storygoes), each one now dark and uncleaned (gunmetal gray in color)with its weight marked on top in black ink, and each one slightlydifferent in exact weight and shape and texture (hence castseparately), presented here in order of decreasing weights. With

Sinclair certificate #20. Estimate: $600 - $900

160. Unmarked contraband “wedge” ingot. 831.3 grams,roughly 2½” in diameter (extrapolated) and 2" tall. As above.With Sinclair certificate #17. Estimate: $600 - $900

161. Unmarked contraband “wedge” ingot. 814.6 grams,roughly 2½” in diameter (extrapolated) and 2" tall. As above.With Sinclair certificate #18. Estimate: $600 - $900

162. Unmarked contraband “wedge” ingot. 813.3 grams,roughly 2½” in diameter (extrapolated) and 2" tall. As above.With Sinclair certificate #22. Estimate: $600 - $900

163. Unmarked contraband “wedge” ingot. 782.8 grams,roughly 2½” in diameter (extrapolated) and 2" tall. As above.With Sinclair certificate #24. Estimate: $600 - $900

164. Unmarked contraband “wedge” ingot. 780.6 grams,roughly 2½” in diameter (extrapolated) and 2" tall. As above.With Sinclair certificate #19. Estimate: $600 - $900

165. Unmarked contraband“wedge” ingot. 770.0 grams,roughly 2½” in diameter(extrapolated) and 2" tall. Asabove. With Sinclair certificate

#23. Estimate: $600 - $900

166. Unmarked contraband“wedge” ingot. 747.5 grams,roughly 2½” in diameter(extrapolated) and 2" tall. Asabove. With Sinclair certificate

#21. Estimate: $600 - $900

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Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England

167. Neatly formed bar, marked with A (Amsterdam) and VOC (Dutch East India Co.) and billy goat (assayer/foundry mark),plugged in bottom. 75 oz (troy), 6¼” x 1½” x 1¼”. Silver ingots from the Dutch East India Co. (VOC) are some of the most well-executed bars, each one almost perfectly rectangular and meticulously marked. Because they were so evenly formed, they fit snugly intotreasure chests, which probably had advantages in their own time but for us translated into less space for air and water to intrude andcorrode them on shipwreck sites. These Rooswijk bars (this lot and next) are among the best we have seen, both completely corrosion-free (unlike most of the others on the market) and with all the markings 100 percent bold and not off the edge. Those markings are asfollows: A for Amsterdam (the VOC chamber that owned this ship); VOC monogram; and a beautifully detailed billy goat in a cartouche,which stood for the foundry or assayer (as yet unidentified) who made or assayed the bar. The billy goat mark is so well defined that youcan even see its eyes and the blades of grass below its hooves. This particular specimen is additionally fascinating for the fact that itshows a weight-adjusting plug in the usual depression at one end of the bar. With original certificate from the divers. Estimate: $3,500- $4,750

168. Neatly formed bar, marked with A (Amsterdam) and VOC (Dutch East India Co.) and billy goat (assayer/foundry mark). 75oz (troy), 6¼” x 1½” x 1¼”. As above (same choice markings and condition) but without plug at end, that end clipped and its depressionfilled with orange sediment instead. Note that while the above lot needed extra silver to bring it up to 75 oz (which appeared to be thestandard), this ingot needed to have excess silver removed. With original certificate from the divers. Estimate: $3,500 - $4,750

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COPPER

Carnbrea Castle, sunk in 1829 off the Isle of Wight, England

169. Tile ingot, heavily patinated. 14 lb, 12" x 9" x ½”. This copper tile is the only item we have ever seen recovered from this EnglishEast Indiaman wreck sunk in Chale Bay, Isle of Wight, England, on July 5, 1829. About 80 percent of its cargo of some 5700+ pieces ofcopper was recovered in 1834, but apparently it was forgotten until modern times, when several more pieces of copper were found at thesite. Most of the copper was being shipped in “tile” form, like this one, weighing 14, 28 and even 56 pounds each. These tiles are allperfect rectangles, very flat and even, this one with lots of “flow lines” as made, but also beautifully covered with light green patinationand even some patches of orange sediment. There do not appear to be any markings, although each tile is supposed to have a B on eachside. With photo-certificate. Estimate: $250 - $375

Benamain, sunk in 1890 off Wales

170. Well-formed ingot. 16 lb, roughly 11½” x 2½” x 2½”. It is hard to describe the shape of this well-formed ingot: More or lessoblong but technically eight-sided and sloping from the flat top (showing metal flow) down to the marked side with two demi-cylindricalindentations running laterally. The markings (raised) are “V&S” (standing for the manufacturer Vivian & Son) and “A” (not sure whatthat stands for). The whole ingot is in great shape, a lovely muted copper color and uncorroded. It is the first ingot we have offered fromthis wreck (though others have been on the market), which sank in 1890 off the coast of Wales and was salvaged 100 years later. With

1993 certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $300 - $450

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SHIPWRECK COINS (all silver except where noted)

Unidentified ca.-240 BC Phoenician wreck off the coast of Lebanon

Ancient Egypt

171. Tetradrachm, Ptolemy II (285-246 BC), Sidon mint (struck ca. 266-265 BC). 13.43 grams. Typicallythick and chunky planchet, full eagle and off-center portrait of previous ruler Ptolemy I, lightly toned AXF.Estimate: $200 - $300

172. Tetradrachm, Ptolemy II (285-246 BC), Sidon mint (struck ca. 266-265 BC). 13.36 grams. Same aslast lot but with small piece of edge broken off and repaired, slightly better portrait. Estimate: $100 - $150

Unidentified Tang Dynasty wreck (ca. 221 BC)

China

173. Bronze “knife” coin, Warring States period (475-221 BC). 27.0 grams. Rare with six Chinese characterson one side (most have only three to five), clear details behind lovely patina. With Bob Marx certificate.

Estimate: $50 - $75

174. Lot of 3 bronze coins, 1 “spade” type and 2 round, holed “cash” type, Warring States period (475-221 BC). Spade: 23.0 grams; cash: 5 to 8 grams each. All three coins with Chinese characters on one sidepeeking through dense but attractive green and tan patina, very solid and obviously salvaged. With Bob Marx

certificate. Estimate: $50 - $75

175. Lot of 3 bronze coins, 1 “spade” type and 2 round, holed “cash” type, Warring States period (475-221 BC). Spade: 23.0 grams; cash: 5 to 8 grams each. As above, same condition and types. With Bob Marx

certificate. Estimate: $50 - $75

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Unidentified ca.-1405 wreck

China

176. Two cast bronze cash coins, one in a silver necklace. Coinand chain 12.0 grams; single coin 3.0 grams. Simple bronze coinswith Chinese characters on one side, square hole through middle,dating to the Sung Dynasty (960-1279) but lost on a Ming Dynastywreck, both coins dark and lightly corroded, one of them custommounted as a pendant with a 24" sterling silver chain. With small

promo-certificate. Estimate: $35 - $50

“Golden Fleece wreck,” sunk ca. 1550 in the northern Caribbean

Special Research Collection of Charles-Joanna silver coins of Mexico

179. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Early Series,” assayer R (Latin),“PLVS” in rhomboid panel. S-M1. KM-16. 13.5 grams.Uncorroded VF, slightly crude but full legends, toned fields,Nesmith 6d. From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection,

with special certificate. Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

180. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Early Series,” assayer R (Latin),with “LVSV” in oval panel. S-M1. KM-16. 13.4 grams. Perfectpillars side, excellent shield side with a touch of corrosion on partof edge, AU details with nice toning, variant of Nesmith 6c with noP in motto (possibly unique), also with the assayer-mark R craftedout of a P punch with separate diagonal leg. From the “Golden

Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with special certificate.

Estimate: $3,500 - $5,250

178. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Early Series,” assayer R (Latin),“PLVS” in oval panel. S-M1. KM-16. 13.6 grams. Bold anduncorroded XF-AU with near-perfect details all over (full legends),nicely toned, like Nesmith 6a but lions WITH tongues and IOhANAin legend, a stunning specimen. From the “Golden Fleece wreck”

Research Collection, with special certificate. Estimate: $4,000 -$6,000

177. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Early Series,” assayer R(Gothic). S-M1. KM-16. 13.6 grams. Superb, uncorroded AXFwith lovely rich toning, full legends, all details clear, a perfectstudy coin for the expert (unlisted in Nesmith). From the “Golden

Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with special certificate.

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,500

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181. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Early Series,” assayer R (Latin),“PLVSV” in oval panel. S-M1. KM-16. 12.3 grams. IncredibleMint State specimen, with toned and lustrous surfaces (nocorrosion), perfect full legends, Nesmith 6, an innocuous edge-split its only flaw. From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research

Collection, with special certificate. Estimate: $3,500 - $5,250

182. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Early Series,” assayer P overpartially erased R below pillars, oval panel. S-M4. KM-16. 13.4grams. Choice AU details all over with full legends and innerdesigns, 100 percent corrosion-free and beautiful. From the

“Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with special

certificate. Estimate: $3,500 - $5,250

183. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Early Series,” assayer P overerased R below pillars, “PLVSV” in oval panel. S-M4. KM-16.13.3 grams. Choice full shield and pillars, most of legends, smallspots of corrosion and flatness in periphery only, toned arounddetails. From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with

special certificate. Estimate: $3,500 - $5,250

184. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Early Series,” assayer P belowpillars, “PLVS” in rhomboid panel. S-M4. KM-16. 13.2 grams.Nice full shield and pillars, much legend, very minor corrosion anddark toning. From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection,

with special certificate. Estimate: $3,500 - $5,250

185. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Early Series,” assayer P to left,dotted circles, panel leaning left. S-M4. KM-17. 12.8 grams. Fullplanchet with great details and full legends, touch of corrosionaround edge only, nicely toned, Nesmith 21 (“no example known”).From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with special

certificate. Estimate: $3,500 - $5,250

186. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Early Series,” assayer P to left,dotted circles, panel leaning left. S-M4. KM-17. 12.6 grams. Sameas above but slightly cruder (a bit more corrosion and some flatspots). From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with

special certificate. Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500

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187. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Early Series,” assayer P to right,plain circles, panel leaning left. S-M4. KM-17. 13.3 grams. Choicecoin with AU details, no corrosion (some appended silver), fulllegends, nice toning, variant with small, open circles for ornamentsexcept inside the panel, which has single dotted circles flankingthe motto, also interesting error with G in REG punched over an X(faint but certain—see next lot for a clearer example). From the

“Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with special

certificate. Estimate: $2,500 - $3,750

188. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Early Series,” assayer P to right,plain circles, panel leaning left. S-M4. KM-17. 13.6 grams. Asabove except that circles in corners of panel are dotted as well,uncorroded XF details, nearly full legends, nice toning, same G/Xerror in REG as on last lot (very clear on this example, and oddlynot the same die). From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research

Collection, with special certificate. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

189. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Early Series,” assayer P to right,plain circles (all open), panel leaning left. S-M4. KM-17. 13.3grams. Richly toned with XF details, nearly full legends, just atouch of corrosion above pillars. From the “Golden Fleece wreck”

Research Collection, with special certificate. Estimate: $2,000 -$3,000

190. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Early Series,” assayer P to right,plain circles (all open), panel leaning right. S-M4. KM-17. 13.4grams. Beautiful XF details with nice toning, full legends, nocorrosion, unlisted obverse but reverse is Nesmith 26a. From the

“Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with special

certificate. Estimate: $2,500 - $3,750

191. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Early Series,” assayer F/Pto right. S-M3. KM-17. 13.6 grams. Superb specimen with fulllegends and inner details, uncorroded AU, nicely toned, and avery rare assayer (clearly punched over P), Nesmith 16. From

the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with special

certificate. Estimate: $5,000 - $7,500

192. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Early Series,” assayer F toleft. S-M3. KM-unlisted. 13.5 grams. Full details (legends andinterior) with a trace of corrosion and flatness, toned all over,near AU, very rare with assayer to left (unlisted in all references,including KM). From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research

Collection, with special certificate. Estimate: $5,000 - $7,500

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193. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Early Series,” assayer G belowpillars, M/F to right. S-M2. KM-16. 13.3 grams. Beautiful XFdetails, full legends and interiors, no corrosion, nicely toned,Nesmith 11, rare and curious issue with mintmark M punched overassayer F. From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection,

with special certificate. Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

194. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Early Series,” assayer G belowpillars, choice. S-M2. KM-16. 13.6 grams. Choice, uncorrodedXF+ with rich toning all over, some weak areas (but not flat),obverse unlisted but reverse is Nesmith 11. From the “Golden

Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with special certificate.

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500

196. Charles-Joanna, 2 reales, “Early Series,” assayer R(Gothic). S-M1. KM-10. 7.1 grams. Choice XF details all over,full legends, no corrosion or flatness (just a small edge-split),beautiful rich toning, exceptional specimen of a very rare issue.From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with special

certificate. Estimate: $3,500 - $5,250

197. Charles-Joanna, 2 reales, “Early Series,” assayer R(Gothic). S-M1. KM-10. 5.3 grams. Darkly toned all over(uncleaned) but with practically no corrosion, XF details, most oflegends visible, very rare. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,250

195. Charles-Joanna, 3 reales, “Early Series,” assayer R, waves below pillars, Latin M’s. S-M1. KM-unlisted. 8.7 grams. Oneof the utmost classic rarities of colonial numismatics, this odd denomination was an early and very brief experiment before theminting of 4 reales, which it greatly resembles. This particular specimen is even rarer by virtue of the fact that below the pillarsappeared a series of waves (like on the “Late Series” that began in 1542), although this coin is corroded in just that spot (yetconfirmed by the unique design of the central panel, featuring an attempt at a three-dimensional “ribbon” effect, per Nesmith 5).There is also a spot of corrosion at top-left on the shield side (Nesmith 5a variant with single-dot stops in legend), but the rest of thecoin is well struck and well detailed, also nicely toned. This is probably the first 3 reales we have ever offered and only the second onewith waves that we have ever seen. From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with special certificate. Estimate:$10,000 - $15,000

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198. Charles-Joanna, 2 reales, “Early Series,” assayer R (Latin).S-M1. KM-10. 6.6 grams. Choice XF details all over, minordoubling, no corrosion, nearly full legends, nicely toned, extremelyrare. From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with

special certificate. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

199. Charles-Joanna, 2 reales, “Early Series,” assayer P to left,dotted circles. S-M4 KM-11. 6.7 grams. Bold details (uncorrodedXF), deeply toned, full legends, Nesmith 20. From the “Golden

Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with special certificate.

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

200. Charles-Joanna, 2 reales, “Early Series,” assayer P to right,plain circles inside panel leaning left. S-M4 KM-11. 6.6 grams.Richly brown-toned XF, no corrosion, full legends, choice andbeautiful, Nesmith 25b but with lions and castles in properquadrants. From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection,

with special certificate. Estimate: $800 - $1,200

201. Charles-Joanna, 2 reales, “Early Series,” assayer P to right,diamonds inside panel leaning right. S-M4 KM-11. 6.6 grams.Choice AU details all over, no corrosion, full legends, toned fields,some minor doubling. From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research

Collection, with special certificate. Estimate: $800 - $1,200

202. Charles-Joanna, 2 reales, “Early Series,” assayer F to right.S-M3. KM-11. 6.7 grams. Full legends, choice inner details (XF),no corrosion, rich toning, choice specimen of a rare assayer(Nesmith 15). From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research

Collection, with special certificate. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

203. Charles-Joanna, 2 reales, “Early Series,” assayer G belowpillars. S-M2. KM-10. 6.5 grams. Choice bold pillars side, veryminor corrosion on shield side, full legends, rich brown toning,variant of Nesmith 10c with diamonds for stops in legend. From

the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with special

certificate. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

204. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Late Series,” no mintmark orassayer (G). S-M5. KM-18. 13.6 grams. Very rare error withempty spaces flanking shield, no corrosion (XF details) but someminor flat spots, full legends, deep toning. From the “Golden

Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with special certificate.

Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000

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205. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Late Series,” oMo to left, oGoto right, king’s name as CHAROLVS. S-M5. KM-18. 13.3 grams.Typically large flan with much legend, no corrosion but some flatspots, XF details, nicely toned. From the “Golden Fleece wreck”

Research Collection, with special certificate. Estimate: $600 - $900

206. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Late Series,” R to left, M toright. S-M7. KM-18. 13.3 grams. Choice full flan with bold legendsand perfect inner details, pillars side off-center, deeply toned, nocorrosion, XF details, rare assayer. From the “Golden Fleece

wreck” Research Collection, with special certificate. Estimate:$2,000 - $3,000

207. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Late Series,” M to left, R toright. S-M7. KM-18. 13.6 grams. Bold full details on both sides,no corrosion, nice toning, slightly doubled pillars, AU details, rareassayer. From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection,

with special certificate. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,250

208. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Late Series,” M to left, A toright. S-M6. KM-18. 12.9 grams. Superb bold AU details, fulllegends, no corrosion, nice toning, top-notch specimen of a scarceassayer. From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection,

with special certificate. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

209. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Late Series,” A to left, M toright. S-M6. KM-18. 13.2 grams. Choice specimen with full legendsand inner details (uncorroded XF), rich toning, scarce assayer. From

the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with special

certificate. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,250

210. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Late Series,” M to left, “I” (L)to right. S-M9. KM-18. 12.9 grams. Superb specimen with fullXF details all over, no corrosion, beautiful dark toning, rare “error”that is really just a broken letter-punch. From the “Golden Fleece

wreck” Research Collection, with special certificate. Estimate:$700 - $1,000

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211. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Late Series,” “I” (L) to left, Mto right. S-M9. KM-18. 13.7 grams. Full legends and inner details,no corrosion, spots of orange sediment, broken letter-punch as above(rare). From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with

special certificate. Estimate: $600 - $900

212. Charles-Joanna, 2 reales, “Late Series,” M to left, upside-down G to right. S-M5. KM-unlisted (cf. 12). 6.6 grams. Big,round planchet with full legends, no corrosion but some weak areas,deeply toned, rare assayer error. From the “Golden Fleece wreck”

Research Collection, with special certificate. Estimate: $600 - $900

213. Charles-Joanna, 2 reales, “Late Series,” M to left, G toright, cross-topped circle ornaments. S-M5. KM-12. 6.7 grams.Exceptional quality with 100 percent full details (legends andinteriors), no corrosion, beautifully toned, with unique ornamentsin legends. From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection,

with special certificate. Estimate: $500 - $750

214. Charles-Joanna, 2 reales, “Late Series,” G to left, oM toright. S-M5. KM-12. 6.5 grams. Choice specimen with full XFdetails all over, no corrosion, deeply toned. From the “Golden

Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with special certificate.

Estimate: $350 - $525

215. Charles-Joanna, 2 reales, “Late Series,” oM to left, G toright. S-M5. KM-12. 6.7 grams. Broad planchet, full legends, AUdetails, no corrosion but some flat spots, nice toning. From the

“Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with special

certificate. Estimate: $350 - $525

216. Charles-Joanna, 2 reales, “Late Series,” M to left, R toright. S-M7. KM-12. 6.9 grams. Nice inner details (XF), most oflegends, no corrosion, darkly toned, rare assayer. From the “Golden

Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with special certificate.

Estimate: $600 - $900

217. Charles-Joanna, 2 reales, “Late Series,” A to left, M toright. S-M6. KM-12. 6.6 grams. Choice bold details (AU), nocorrosion, full legends, scarce assayer. From the “Golden Fleece

wreck” Research Collection, with special certificate. Estimate:$700 - $1,000

218. Charles-Joanna, 2 reales, “Late Series,” M to left, A toright. S-M6. KM-12. 6.7 grams. Darkly toned Mint State (nocorrosion), choice full details, scarce assayer, but with hairline edge-split. From the “Golden Fleece wreck” Research Collection, with

special certificate. Estimate: $500 - $750

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1554 Fleet, Padre Island, Texas

Mexico City, Mexico

219. Charles-Joanna, 2 reales, “Early Series,” assayer P to right.S-M4. KM-11. 4.0 grams. Lightly corroded and with traces of rustyoxidation that characterizes coins from this wreck, full legends andinner details. Estimate: $350 - $525

220. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Late Series,” M to left, G toright, king’s name as CHAROLVS. S-M5. KM-18. 10.3 grams.Full details despite some pits from corrosion, dark toning, nice fulllegends. Estimate: $300 - $450

221. Charles-Joanna, 4 reales, “Late Series,” M to left, A toright. S-M6. KM-18. 11.1 grams. Choice specimen with full details(XF), minimal corrosion, nice light toning, scarce assayer.Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Santiago, sunk in 1585 east of Africa

Mexico City, Mexico

222. Cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer O (oMO to right). S-M11.KM-36. 12.5 grams. Full shield and cross, much legend, darklytoned fields, light corrosion here and there. With photocopy of an

old account of the wreck “Loss of the Portuguese Vessel St. James”

(Remarkable Shipwrecks, by R. Thomas [1836]). Estimate: $200- $300

Unidentified ca.-1590 wreck off the Yucatánpeninsula of Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico

223. Cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer O (oMO to left). S-M11.KM-43. 25.8 grams. Solid specimen with full shield and cross, fulloMO and denomination 8, uncorroded except for pitting in legends,scarce early 8 reales that was once regarded as that mint’s first“dollar” coin. Estimate: $500 - $750

224. Cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer F. S-M12. KM-43. 13.1grams. Full cross and shield, high grade but distractingly toned,corroded only in periphery. Estimate: $150 - $225

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Lima, Peru

225. Cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer oD (P-4 to left, *-oD toright). S-L4. KM-11. 12.4 grams. Broad, round planchet with fulldetails (nice full shield and cross and crown), mostly toned, nocorrosion. Estimate: $200 - $300

Potosí, Bolivia

226. Cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (2nd period “GreatModule”). S-P6. KM-5.1. 24.2 grams. Huge flan with full shieldand cross, much legend, clear assayer, but lightly corroded all overand a little silvery from cleaning. Estimate: $250 - $375

“Rill Cove wreck,” sunk ca. 1618 offCornwall, England

Mexico City, Mexico

227. Cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer F. S-M15. KM-44.1. 25.4grams. Choice full cross, full but lightly corroded shield, nicelytoned. Estimate: $200 - $300

228. Cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer F. S-M15. KM-44.1. 19.1grams. Bold cross and shield, full oMF and 8, toned and lightlycorroded all over. With generic certificate. Estimate: $150 - $225

Lima, Peru

229. Cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer oD (*-8 to left, P-oD toright). S-L4. KM-14.1. 16.5 grams. Discernible details against darkbackgrounds, moderately corroded. With generic certificate.

Estimate: $150 - $225

“Wild Horse River wreck,” sunk ca. 1620 offUruguay

Potosí, Bolivia

230. Cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (5th period), borders ofx’s. S-P14. KM-5.1. 27.1 grams. Full cross and shield, bold P-B,clear borders of x’s, 100 percent corrosion-free (VF), with hints ofgolden toning. With official photo-certificate. Estimate: $250 -$375

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231. Cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer curved-leg R. S-P15. KM-10. 26.6 grams. Beautiful full cross and shield, 100 percentcorrosion-free (VF+), choice golden toning, slightly crude edge.With official photo-certificate. Estimate: $200 - $300

232. Cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible (curved-leg R).S-P15. KM-10. 26.9 grams. Lustrous AU with no corrosion at all,full cross and shield and crown, weak assayer, silvery. With official

photo-certificate. Estimate: $175 - $275

233. Cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer not visible (style of 4th-periodB). S-P12. KM-2.2. 3.2 grams. Good full cross and shield, nicelytoned, no corrosion (VF). With official photo-certificate. Estimate:$100 - $150

234. Cob 1 real, Philip II or III, assayer not visible (style of5th-period B). 3.3 grams. Full cross and shield, no corrosion butsome flat spots (Fine), traces of gold toning in crevices. With official

photo-certificate. Estimate: $100 - $150

Spain

235. Cob 1 real, 1597, assayernot visible (B). CT-676. Cay-3566. 3.3 grams. Rare with cleardate above nice full cross, nocorrosion (Fine+), full crownabove off-center shield. With

official photo-certificate.

Estimate: $150 - $225

Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West,Florida

Mexico City, Mexico

236. Cob 8 reales, 1610F, Grade 1 (estimated). S-M17. KM-44.3. 24.4 grams. Very rare with bottom half of date visible, boldfull oMF and choice full shield and cross (large planchet), minimalcorrosion, nicely toned, certificate missing but replaceable. With

Fisher insert-card #262645. Estimate: $500 - $750

237. Cob 8 reales, 1621D, Grade 1. S-M18. KM-44.3. 26.7grams. Exceptionally bold details (date, oMD, 8, shield and cross,all full), no corrosion, typically silvery surfaces, lightly toned.With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-147575. Estimate: $2,200- $3,300

238. Cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer D/F?, Grade 3. S-M18.KM-44.3. 19.8 grams. Smallish flan but with nice clear oMD (theD possibly over an F, which would make it 1618) and shield and 8and cross, light to moderate corrosion all over but also nicely toned.With Fisher photo-certificate #105218. Estimate: $200 - $300

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239. Cob 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer D, Grade 1. S-M18or M18a. 26.1 grams. Typical barrel-shaped planchet of uneventhickness, choice full shield and cross, no corrosion, weak but certainassayer. With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-156177. Estimate:$700 - $1,000

240. Cob 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer D, Grade 3. S-M18or M18a. 23.5 grams. Thick but odd-shaped flan with weak butdiscernible oMD, good cross, light to moderate corrosion. With

Fisher photo-certificate #85A-134943. Estimate: $150 - $225

241. Cob 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible, no Gradeon certificate (Grade-2 or 3 quality). 24.4 grams. Large, thickflan with nearly full shield and cross, light to moderate corrosion,possible partial date. With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-105003.

Estimate: $200 - $300

242. Cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer F, Grade 1. S-M12. KM-36.13.5 grams. Choice, uncorroded specimen with full shield and cross,much bold legend, typically highly polished. With Fisher photo-

certificate #ML-291871. Estimate: $750 - $1,100

243. Cob 4 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer D, Grade 2. S-M18or M18a. 10.6 grams. Odd shape from worn-away edges, clear oM,good cross and shield. With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-221799.

Estimate: $300 - $450

244. Cob 2 reales, Philip II or III, assayer F, Grade 1. 6.8 grams.Choice full cross and shield, clear oMF, no corrosion but flat spotnear edge. With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-117731. Estimate:$600 - $900

245. Cob 1 real, Philip II, assayer not visible, Grade 3. KM-26.1.7 grams. Extremely rare denomination for this wreck, on a largeround planchet but with about a quarter missing from corrosion,still with most of shield and cross, very silvery. With Fisher photo-

certificate #95A-0392-1. Estimate: $300 - $450

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246. Cob 1 real, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 1. KM-27.1. 3.3 grams. Extremely rare denomination for this wreck, alsonice with full shield and cross, no corrosion, slightly odd shape.With Fisher photo-certificate #95A-1091. Estimate: $1,200 -$1,800

Potosí, Bolivia

247. Cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (4th period), Grade 1. S-P12. KM-5.1. 26.6 grams. Huge flan with choice details (full shieldand cross and P-B), minimal corrosion, no toning. With Fisher

photo-certificate #85A-267005. Estimate: $800 - $1,200

248. Cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B/S/L?, Grade 1. S-P6. KM-5.1. 26.1 grams. Thick, round planchet with choice full details,corroded near part of edge, dull silver color from cleaning, probablyfrom the ca.-1590 wreck off the Yucatan but with counterfeit FisherAtocha certificate. With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-215377.

Estimate: $200 - $300

249. Cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer RL, Grade 1. S-P13. KM-5.1. 24.3 grams. Large, round flan with great bold details (full shieldand cross, clear mintmark-assayer), lightly corroded and highlypolished but nicely toned. With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-

208072. Estimate: $800 - $1,200

250. Cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer B (5th period), Grade 2(Grade-1 quality). S-P14. KM-10. 26.5 grams. Very rare issuewith king’s ordinal III visible, full P-B, good but partially flat shieldand cross, light corrosion. With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-

161811. Estimate: $275 - $425

251. Cob 8 reales, Philip II or III, assayer not visible (style of5th-period B), Grade 2 (Grade-1 quality). 26.7 grams. Full shieldand cross, no corrosion (hence under-graded) but slightly crudestrike. With Fisher photo-certificate #86A-134320. Estimate: $200- $300

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252. Cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg), Grade 2(choice Grade-1 quality). S-P15. KM-10. 26.0 grams. Very choicefull cross and shield, clear P-R, king’s ordinal III, no corrosion, theepitome of a Grade-1 coin yet inexplicably given a 2 on thecertificate. With Fisher photo-certificate #CH4-82-4142. Estimate:$275 - $425

253. Cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg), Grade 2.S-P15. KM-10. 24.4 grams. Broad flan with full shield and cross,clear assayer, king’s ordinal III, light corrosion, crude edge. With

Fisher photo-certificate #85A-125470. Estimate: $200 - $300

254. Cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer C, Grade 2 (Grade-3quality). S-P16. KM-10. 24.0 grams. Crude specimen (corroded,oblong planchet) but with reasonably clear assayer (rare) belowbold mintmark. With old Fisher certificate #SR-1161. Estimate:$200 - $300

255. Cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer Q, Grade 2. S-P17. KM-10. 21.7 grams. Bold full assayer and cross, crude edge due tocorrosion. With Fisher certificate #H1317. Estimate: $300 - $450

256. Cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer M, no Grade on certificate(Grade-1 quality). S-P18. KM-10. 23.6 grams. Choice full cross,bold P-M, light corrosion near edge only. With Fisher photo-

certificate #85A-103639. Estimate: $350 - $525

257. Cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer M, Grade 2. S-P18. KM-10. 24.0 grams. Large flan with full cross and crown and shield,light corrosion, toned. With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-161105.

Estimate: $225 - $350

258. Cob 8 reales, 1618PAL, Grade 1. S-P20. KM-10. 25.6 grams.Rare one-year assayer, bold bottom half of date, choice full shield,full but doubled (and lightly corroded) cross, much legend, typicallypolished but nicely toned. With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-

163127. Estimate: $1,350 - $2,000

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259. Cob 8 reales, (1618)PAL, Grade 1. S-P20. KM-10. 26.6grams. Rare assayer (very full and bold), choice full shield andcross, no corrosion, polished but toned. With Fisher photo-

certificate #85A-231314. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

260. Cob 8 reales, (1)61(8)T/PAL, Grade 2. S-P21. KM-10. 23.2grams. Very rare over-assayer (100 percent full on this coin), goodfull shield and cross, slightly corroded edge, squarish planchet. With

Fisher photo-certificate #85A-237536. Estimate: $600 - $900

261. Cob 8 reales, 1618, assayer not visible, Grade 2. S-P20 orP21. KM-10. 24.8 grams. Round coin with clear bottom half ofdate, full cross, full but weak shield, some corrosion. With Fisher

photo-certificate #85A-117046. Estimate: $275 - $425

262. Cob 8 reales, (161)9T, Grade 1. S-P21. KM-10. 26.8 grams.Full 9 of date, great full cross and shield, light corrosion only, silvery.With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-214874. Estimate: $400 - $600

263. Cob 8 reales, 1619T, Grade 2. S-P21. KM-10. 25.2 grams.Full date but very crude planchet with much flatness and an edge-split. With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-153602. Estimate: $275- $425

264. Cob 8 reales, (1)61(?)T, upper half of shield transposed,no Grade on certificate (Grade-2 quality). S-P21. KM-10. 24.1grams. Scarce error, full shield and P-T, good full cross, somecorrosion but nice toning. With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-

245010. Estimate: $225 - $350

265. Cob 8 reales, 1620T, Grade 2. S-P21. KM-10. 26.1 grams.Bold full date at 5 o’clock in the legend (rare), good full shieldand cross, very light corrosion only. With Fisher photo-certificate

#85A-201533. Estimate: $600 - $900

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266. Cob 8 reales, 1(6)20T, upper half of shield transposed,Grade 2. S-P21. KM-10. 22.7 grams. Bold bottom half of 20 ofdate, full but corroded cross and shield, crude strike. With Fisher

photo-certificate #85A-187129. Estimate: $275 - $425

267. Cob 8 reales, Philip III, (162)0T, mintmark “q”, quadrantsof cross transposed, Grade 1. S-P21. KM-10. 26.5 grams. Choicefull shield and cross, bold 0 of date (erroneously called 1618 onthe certificate), no corrosion, rather nice all over. With Fisher photo-

certificate #H-1060. Estimate: $750 - $1,100

268. Cob 8 reales, 16(??)T, quadrants of cross transposed,Grade 1. S-P21 or P21a. 26.9 grams. Bold 6 of date, full shieldand cross, minimal corrosion. With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-

116643. Estimate: $350 - $525

269. Cob 8 reales, (1)621T, upper half of shield transposed,quadrants of cross transposed, Grade 1. S-P21 or P21a. 26.6grams. Full 62 of date with certain final digit 1, full but doubledshield, off-center cross, light corrosion only. With Fisher photo-

certificate #85A-105739. Estimate: $400 - $600

270. Cob 8 reales, 1621T, quadrants of cross transposed, Grade2. S-P21 or P21a. 22.2 grams. Full but weak date and shield andcross due to moderate corrosion all over. With Fisher photo-

certificate #86A-192563. Estimate: $250 - $375

271. Cob 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer T, mintmark “q”,Grade 1. S-P21 or P21a. 26.5 grams. Exceptional specimen withfull and uncorroded cross and shield. With Fisher photo-certificate

#85A-267618. Estimate: $600 - $900

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272. Cob 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer T?, rare error withking’s name and ordinal on reverse, Grade 2. S-P21 or P21a.26.1 grams. Very crude, large planchet with full but doubled shieldand cross, periphery shows king’s name and ordinal (probably dueto a flipover double-strike). With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-

113743. Estimate: $300 - $450

273. Cob 8 reales, Philip III or IV, 16(??)T, quadrants of crosstransposed, Grade 2. S-P21 or P21a. 24.7 grams. First two digitsof date visible at about 8 o’clock, full shield and cross, lightcorrosion only. With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-180938.

Estimate: $225 - $350

274. Cob 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible, Grade 1(estimated). 26.0 grams. Good full shield and cross (both slightlydoubled), minimal corrosion, certificate missing but replaceable.With Fisher insert-card #210522. Estimate: $250 - $375

275. Cob 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible, Grade 2(estimated). 23.9 grams. Decent full shield and cross despite lightcorrosion, no certificate or insert-card. Estimate: $100 - $150

276. Cob 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible, no Gradeon certificate (Grade-4 quality). 12.4 grams. Good full shielddespite heavy corrosion, valuable for its certificate. With old

(original signatures) Fisher photo-certificate #2544. Estimate:$400 - $600

277. Cob 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible, no Gradeon certificate (Grade-4 quality). 12.6 grams. Heavily corrodedbut with barely recognizable shield and cross (darkly toned),valuable for its certificate. With old (original signatures) Fisher

photo-certificate #3766. Estimate: $300 - $450

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278. Cob 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible, no Gradeon certificate (Grade-4 quality). 13.4 grams. Heavily corrodedbut with barely recognizable shield and cross (darkly toned),valuable for its certificate. With old (original signatures) Fisher

photo-certificate #3539. Estimate: $300 - $450

281. Cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer M/Q, Grade 1. S-P18. KM-9. 12.3 grams. Very bold M/Q (scarce over-assayer), nice full shieldand cross, no corrosion, nicely toned. With Fisher photo-certificate

#85A-118711. Estimate: $400 - $600

282. Cob 4 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 1. KM-9. 12.4 grams. Good full shield, slightly weak full cross, peripheriesflat, minimal corrosion. With Fisher photo-certificate #118579.

Estimate: $350 - $525

283. Cob 4 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer T, struck from 2-reales die, Grade 3 (Grade-2 quality). S-P21 or P21a. 13.0 grams.Unique error with clear denomination “z” (two) to right of fullshield, bold P-T to left, full but lightly corroded cross. With Fisher

photo-certificate #264280. Estimate: $400 - $600

284. Cob 4 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible, no Gradeon certificate (Grade-4 quality). 6.0 grams. Dark and heavilycorroded, barely recognizable, valuable for its certificate. With old

(original signatures) Fisher photo-certificate #2225. Estimate:$300 - $450

279. Cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer L/B, Research CollectionPLATE COIN #56. S-P9. KM-4.2. 13.4 grams. Very choicespecimen of a scarce early issue, but perhaps most valuable forbeing one of only 64 coins in the famous Research Collection(237 coins in all) to have been photographed in the catalog (firstPlate Coin we have seen on the market in many years). Typicallylarge, round flan with full inner details and legends, no corrosionat all, particularly choice shield and crown, but cross full andnice as well. With special Fisher photo-certificate #236096 and

a personal letter from original owner of the Research Collection,

Marisha Wagner Moran, plus a copy of the 1988 Christie’s (New

York) catalog of the Research Collection. Estimate: $2,000 -$3,000

280. Cob 4 reales, Philip II, assayer RL, Grade 1, choice. S-P13. KM-4.2. 12.5 grams. Large flan with choice full shield andcross, clear assayer, no corrosion, polished but nicely toned. With

Fisher photo-certificate #85A-189906. Estimate: $700 - $1,000

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285. Cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period, “Lima style”),Grade 1. S-P4. KM-3.2. 6.1 grams. Typically large, round planchetwith fine details, minimal corrosion but well worn. With Fisher

photo-certificate #94A-3581. Estimate: $650 - $975

286. Cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer not visible (style of 4th-period B), Grade 2. S-P12. KM-3.2. 6.3 grams. Big planchet withno corrosion at all but very worn, some nice details. With Fisher

photo-certificate #85A-128051. Estimate: $350 - $475

287. Cob 2 reales, Philip II, assayer not visible (style of 5th-period B), Grade 3 (Grade-1 quality). S-P14. KM-3.2. 6.4 grams.Good full cross, no corrosion, darkly toned around edge,inexplicably under-graded. With Fisher certificate #127347 (insert-

card missing). Estimate: $350 - $525

288. Cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg), Grade 2(Grade-1 quality). S-P15. KM-8. 6.3 grams. Choice detail(excellent full cross and shield), crude edge (as made), no corrosion,nicely toned. With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-127631 (insert-

card missing). Estimate: $350 - $525

289. Cob 2 reales, 1617PAL (mule), Grade 3. S-P20. KM-8. 4.7grams. Very rare (but known) muling of 1617 reverse with 1618obverse, the “ANO 1617” and assayer PAL weak but full and certain,also full cross and shield, lightly corroded all over. With Fisher

photo-certificate #85A-144172. Estimate: $350 - $525

290. Uncleaned clump of two coins (8 reales and 2 reales). 27.7grams. The 8 reales is attributable to Potosí but the 2 reales is notattributable, both coins covered in thick encrustation and oxidationthat is mostly black but also contains pretty green and whiteelements, very rare as nearly all Atocha coins are cleaned andseparated in the Fisher process. With Fisher photo-certificate

#CH04-CL-024. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Cartagena, Colombia

291. Cob 8 reales, 1622A, Grade 2 (Grade-1 quality). S-C2.KM-3.2. 24.1 grams. Nice specimen of a very rare issue, theassayer bold and the date discernible (bottoms of all four digits),also good full shield and cross (the latter slightly doubled, XFdetails), very little corrosion (only around the edge), so the Gradeon the certificate in inexplicable. With Fisher photo-certificate

#85A-237444. Estimate: $3,500 - $5,250

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292. Cob 4 reales, (1622A), Grade 3. S-C2. KM-2.3. 10.4 grams.Very rare issue, the RN mintmark clear to left of full shield (assayerA to right not visible), full cross, lightly to moderately corroded allover (hence the Grade). With Fisher photo-certificate #86A-109123.

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Santa Margarita, sunk in 1622 west of KeyWest, Florida

Mexico City, Mexico

293. Cob 2 reales, 1617/6F, Grade 4 (estimated). S-M17. KM-unlisted (cf. 32.2). 1.1 grams. Awful coin (corroded so thin that itis permeated with tiny holes all over) but remarkably with FULLdate 1617 that even shows a clear overdate 7/6 (very rare, as eventhe clean 1617 is unlisted in all references), the whole cross theretoo, plus some of the shield and oMF, but regrettably the insert-card and Fisher certificate are missing. Estimate: $75 - $110

Potosí, Bolivia

294. Cob 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (1st period, “Lima style”),Grade 1. S-P4. KM-3.2. 27.2 grams. Very choice specimen(probably the best 8 reales we have ever seen from this wreck, andalso an interesting early issue), huge planchet with full legends andcrown and perfect inner data (especially well-detailed shield andcross), and not a lick of corrosion, in fact hard to believe it is evensea-salvage! With Fisher photo-certificate #8680. Estimate: $1,000- $1,500

295. Cob 8 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer not visible, quadrantsof cross transposed, Grade 3. 18.5 grams. Choice full cross-lions-castles but shield side heavily corroded, lightly toned. With original

Fisher photo-certificate #9103. Estimate: $150 - $225

296. Cob 2 reales, Philip III, assayer not visible, Grade 1. KM-8. 5.4 grams. Good full cross, full shield with some corrosion (onelarge pit), full PHILIPPVS III in legend, nice dark toning, certificatemissing but replaceable. With Fisher insert-card #5802. Estimate:$350 - $525

“Dry Tortugas wreck,” sunk ca. 1622 off theDry Tortugas, west of Key West, Florida

Mexico City, Mexico

297. Cob 4 reales, Philip III or IV, assayer D. S-M18 or M18a.10.8 grams. Worn but not too corroded (one of the better specimensfrom this wreck), with clear oMD, most of shield and cross. With

Seahawk certificate #2507.0063. Estimate: $200 - $300

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Campen, sunk in 1627 off the Isle of Wight,England

Netherlands (United)

298. Westfriesland, “lion” daalder (leeuwendaalder), 1615. DM-836. 25.1 grams. Nice specimen with clear date, full lion and knight,minimal corrosion. With certificate. Estimate: $125 - $185

299. Utrecht, “lion” daalder (leeuwendaalder), 1617. DM-843.26.8 grams. Very high grade and lustrous (would be Mint Stateexcept for scratches from salvage), full inner details, part of legenda bit weak (like the mintmark), but full and bold date. With

certificate. Estimate: $200 - $300

300. Utrecht, “lion” daalder (leeuwendaalder), 1626. DM-843.24.8 grams. Bold full legends and date, good inner details, just alittle corroded all over, lightly toned. With original certificate from

the salvagers. Estimate: $150 - $225

301. Zeeland, “lion” daalder (leeuwendaalder), 1627. DM-unlisted. 26.7 grams. High grade but crude (lots of stress marks inplanchet plus some salvage marks), full date, lustrous, rare date(unlisted). With certificate. Estimate: $100 - $150

302. Holland mint, “lion” daalder (leeuwendaalder), undatedtype. DM-829. 26.4 grams. Worn (VG or so) but not corroded,clear details, a bit scarcer and desirable as the first official coinageof the independent Netherlands. Estimate: $90 - $135

303. Utrecht, “lion” daalder (leeuwendaalder), date not visible.17.3 grams. Corroded but with nice lion, most of legend. With

certificate. Estimate: $75 - $110

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304. Uncertain mint, half “lion” daalder (leeuwendaalder),1616. 13.1 grams. Choice high grade with nice lion, lustrous, fulldate, no corrosion (some marks), full date but mintmarkindecipherable, rare denomination. With certificate. Estimate:$125 - $185

305. Utrecht, half “lion” daalder (leeuwendaalder), 1626. DM-878. 12.9 grams. Excellent detail, full date, most of legend(mintmark weak), slight wavy flan with a few marks, lightly toned,rare denomination. With certificate. Estimate: $125 - $185

“Lucayan Beach wreck,” sunk ca. 1628 offGrand Bahama Island

Mexico City, Mexico

306. Cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer D. S-M18a. KM-38. 13.0grams. Nice full cross, off-center shield, no corrosion but very crudeedge (as made) with flat part upturned, nicely toned, scarce withclassic promotional box. With small certificate and white clamshell

box from 1960s Spink promotion. Estimate: $150 - $225

307. Cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer D. S-M18a. KM-38. 11.2grams. Round flan with clear oMD, most of cross and shield, lightlypitted all over. With Sedwick/Howard certificate from 1992.

Estimate: $125 - $185

Concepción, sunk in 1641 off Hispaniola

Mexico City, Mexico

308. Cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (P). S-M19. KM-45. 23.5 grams. Curious shape (leaning barrel), full shield and cross,minimal corrosion but peripheral flatness, nicely toned. With hand-

signed Burt Webber certificate. Estimate: $150 - $225

309. Cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19. KM-45. 13.0grams. Choice full cross, full shield on a squarish flan, nicely toned,no corrosion. With Blanchard wallet-type certificate. Estimate:$125 - $185

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Potosí, Bolivia

310. Cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer TR (1630s). S-P27. KM-19a. 23.6 grams. Weak but certain P-TR, choice full shield andcross, no corrosion, crude edge with split. With original insert-

card #55850 and certificate hand-signed by Burt Webber (1981).

Estimate: $150 - $225

311. Cob 2 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. KM-17b. 7.0grams. Choice full cross, nearly full shield, minimal corrosion (oddlyoverweight), darkly toned. With Blanchard wallet-type certificate.

Estimate: $125 - $185

313. Cob 8 reales, 1654E, rotated 4 in date. S-P37a. KM-21.21.6 grams. Unique error (very striking and obvious) visible belowfull motto PLV-SVL-TRA on a rather decent pillars side, the crossside full but corroded, all nicely toned. Estimate: $300 - $450

Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

Potosí, Bolivia

312. Cob 4 reales, (1651-2)E, unidentified crowned countermarkon cross. S-P36. KM-17b. 7.3 grams. Thin coin with lots of gooddetail, just not the date or the countermark, particularly good cross,king’s ordinal IIII in legend, nicely toned. With Atlantic Treasure

Coins photo-certificate. Estimate: $125 - $185

Maravillas, sunk in 1656 off Grand BahamaIsland

Mexico City, Mexico

314. Cob 8 reales, 1655(P). S-M19. KM-45. 22.7 grams. Boldfull date (some encrustation on final digit), good full cross andshield, peripheries corroded. With MAREX certificate #91-8R-801.

Estimate: $300 - $450

315. Cob 8 reales, (1)655P. S-M19. KM-45. 19.7 grams.Moderately corroded all over but with clear date and oMP, shieldand cross. With MAREX certificate #91-8R-4359. Estimate: $150- $225

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319. Cob 8 reales, 1653E, •PH• above pillars, four-digit datebelow cross. S-P37a. KM-21. 22.5 grams. Scarce early date-variant, good full cross and pillars, not too much corrosion, twoclear dates and mintmarks and assayers. Pedigreed to the Craig

Whitford auction of April 1995, with cut-out lot information and

photo from the catalog and with ANAAB photo-certificate #AB2425.

Estimate: $150 - $225

320. Cob 8 reales, 1653E, •PH• above pillars. S-P37a. KM-21.22.6 grams. Good full cross, full pillars-and-waves, three boldmintmarks, two assayers, weak date, minimal corrosion, nicelytoned. Estimate: $150 - $225

Cartagena, Colombia

321. Cob 8 reales, (1655)S, Plate Coin in The Practical Book

of Cobs (3rd edition). S-C4. KM-7.2. 15.5 grams. Very rareone-year issue (very few specimens known, almost all fromshipwrecks), this with full and bold mintmark-assayer C-S toright and denomination VIII (vertically) to left of nearly fullshield, the pillars side heavily corroded, all nicely brown-toned.With special Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $1,500 -$2,250

316. Cob 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19. KM-38. 13.1grams. Choice, uncorroded specimen with bold oMP, nearly fullshield and cross, well centered on a compact flan, nicely toned.Estimate: $100 - $150

317. Cob 1 real, Philip IV, assayer P. S-M19. KM-28. 1.9 grams.Very rare denomination from this wreck, with most of cross andshield in evidence to confirm it, albeit somewhat corroded and flat.With MAREX insert-card and certificate #90-2R-0037, which both

refer to this coin in error as a 2 reales. Estimate: $200 - $300

Potosí, Bolivia

318. Cob 8 reales, (1)650(O), with crowned-L countermark. S-P35. KM-19b. 19.8 grams. Decent cross side with clear date andfull countermark, pretty red toning, but shield side completelycorroded and thin. With MAREX sticker #91-8R-1315, but

certificate missing. Estimate: $75 - $110

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325. Cob 8 reales, 1653P. S-M19. KM-45. 25.8 grams. Full bolddate and oMP, good full cross, nearly full crown and shield, nocorrosion, spots of toning. With Downie (Australia) auction-lot tag.

Estimate: $200 - $300

326. Cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (1650s). S-M19. KM-45.23.0 grams. Full oMP and denomination 8, nearly full cross andshield, some flatness and heavy corrosion here and there but mostlysolid, toned. With photocopy of data on the wreck. Estimate: $125- $185

Potosí, Bolivia

327. Cob 8 reales, 1652E (post-transitional). S-P37a. KM-21.23.2 grams. Well detailed (three dates, 1•PH•6, bold pillars andwaves, full cross) and nicely toned on an odd-shaped planchet withlight corrosion. With Downie (Australia) auction-lot tag. Estimate:$200 - $300

Bogotá, Colombia

323. Cob 4 reales, (1650s), assayer not visible. S-B7. KM-10.1.4.0 grams. Nice full shield with full denomination IIII to right,corroded pillars side (the pillars themselves oddly prominent,however), thin, richly toned, rare issue. With Sedwick certificate.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Vergulde Draeck (“Gilt Dragon”), sunk in1656 off Western Australia

Mexico City, Mexico

324. Cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (1620s). KM-45. 26.2 grams. Scarce early type for this wreck, with clearmintmark oM and full shield, most of cross, no corrosion but muchflatness, richly toned all over, valuable certificate. With Western

Australian Museum certificate and tag #10252. Estimate: $150 -$225

322. Cob 4 reales, 1655(S). S-C4. KM-10.2. 13.1 grams.Choice specimen of an extremely rare one-year issue, withbold full pillars and PLVS VLTRA (the TR of which is clearlypunched over an old LT), full but doubled shield, clear 16 andbottoms of 55 of date in legend, minimal corrosion, nicelytoned. With Lou Ullian certificate. Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500

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Potosí, Bolivia

330. Cob 8 reales, 1658E. S-P37a. KM-21. 26.9 grams. Very choicespecimen with full cross and pillars, three dates, two mintmarksand assayers, choice full crown, king’s ordinal IIII, nicely tonedand practically corrosion-free. Estimate: $300 - $450

Sacramento, sunk in 1668 off Bay of All Saints,Bahia, Brazil

Mexico City, Mexico

331. Cob 8 reales, 1654P, with crowned “600” (600 reis, 1663)countermark of Brazil on cross. S-M19. KM-45. 20.9 grams.Bold full countermark on full cross, full shield with bold oMP,weak date, toned, light corrosion only, rare. Estimate: $250 - $375

Potosí, Bolivia

332. Cob 8 reales, 1660E, with crowned “600” (600 reis, 1663)countermark of Brazil on cross. S-P37a. KM-21. 22.2 grams.Choice full countermark, good cross with date below, pillars sideheavily corroded, nicely toned, rare. Estimate: $250 - $375

Seville, Spain

328. Cob 8 reales, 1597B, with “Golden Fleece” countermarkof Brabant, Spanish Netherlands (1652-1672). CT-254. Cay-Type 69. 25.1 grams. A very rare coin on many levels: First ofall, dated Spanish cobs of Philip II are rare and valuable, and itis very unusual (if not unique) to see one with the Brabantcountermark (value of 48 pattars); but perhaps the most unusualthing of all is that this coin found its way onto a ship and wassubsequently lost at sea and found in our time! The quality isalso rather nice, as it shows a full shield, full cross, fullcountermark, bold S-VIII and weak B to left and full date 1597to right, plus lots of legend (including the king’s ordinal II), butthere is some corrosion and one large edge-split, still nicely toned.While the Vergulde Draeck provenance makes sense, there is nosupporting documentation from the Western Australian Museum,which could scarcely have missed a unique piece like this.Estimate: $800 - $1,200

San Miguel el Arcangel (“Jupiter wreck”),sunk in 1659 off Jupiter, Florida

Mexico City, Mexico

329. Cob 8 reales, 1657P. S-M19. KM-45. 26.2 grams. Rare withclear date, full oMP, full shield and cross, no bad corrosion butsome wear, odd-shaped flan, lightly toned all over. With small

Sedwick certificate from 2001. Estimate: $250 - $375

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333. Cob 8 reales, 1664E, with crowned “600” (600 reis, 1663)countermark of Brazil on cross. S-P37a. KM-21. 21.0 grams.Nice cross side with full countermark, bold king’s ordinal IIII, alsofull pillars and waves and crown, two dates, lightly corroded andtoned, rare. Estimate: $300 - $450

Segovia, Spain

334. Milled 8 reales, Philip IV, date not visible, assayer R orBR, with crowned “600” (600 reis, 1663) countermark of Brazilon cross. CT-Type 124. Cay-Type 108. 14.9 grams. Very rarecombination, the countermark weak due to corrosion, which alsoobliterated the date and assayer, but the cross and shield and crownare all still decent and nicely toned. Estimate: $250 - $375

Portugal

335. 400 reis, Evora, John IV, with crowned “S00” (500 reis,1663) countermark of Brazil on cross. 13.5 grams. Rare mint(E’s in quadrants of cross) and choice specimen from this wreck,with all details clear, nicely toned, minimal corrosion. Estimate:$600 - $900

336. 400 reis, Lisbon, John IV, with crowned “500” (500 reis,1663) countermark of Brazil on cross. 13.5 grams. Choice fullcountermark, bold full cross and shield, nice large flan, attractivelytoned, minimal corrosion, denomination flat. Estimate: $300 - $450

337. 400 reis, Lisbon, John IV, with crowned “S00” (500 reis,1663) countermark of Brazil on cross. 17.5 grams. Bold fullcountermark, good cross and shield and crown, full denomination,much legend, thin from corrosion, nicely toned. Estimate: $300 -$450

338. 400 reis, Porto, John IV, with crowned “S00” (500 reis,1663) countermark of Brazil on cross. 15.8 grams. Scarce mint(P’s in quadrants of cross), choice full details and countermark,minimal corrosion, nicely toned. Estimate: $350 - $525

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339. 200 reis, Evora, John IV, with crowned “2S0” (250 reis,1663) countermark of Brazil on cross. 7.3 grams. Rare mint (E’sin quadrants of cross), choice bold cross and full countermark, shieldside full but a little corroded, nicely toned. Estimate: $200 - $300

340. 200 reis, Lisbon, John IV, with crowned “250” (250 reis,1663) countermark of Brazil on cross. 7.6 grams. Choice fullcountermark, bold cross, full shield and crown, light corrosion,good toning. Estimate: $150 - $225

341. 200 reis, Lisbon, John IV, with crowned “2S0” (250 reis,1663) countermark of Brazil on cross. 7.1 grams. Very deepcountermark on a good full cross, doubled shield and crown,minimal corrosion, nicely toned. Estimate: $150 - $225

342. 200 reis, Porto, John IV, with crowned “2S0” (250 reis,1663) countermark of Brazil on cross. 7.9 grams. Scarce mint(P’s in quadrants of cross), very deep and bold countermark, fullcross and crown and shield, some corrosion, nice toning. Estimate:$150 - $225

Unidentified ca.-1671 wreck in Seville Harbor,Spain

Potosí, Bolivia

343. Cob 4 reales, 1670(E). S-P37b. KM-25. 13.0 grams. Nicefull cross, good pillars, two dates, three mintmarks, minimalcorrosion, toned. Estimate: $150 - $225

344. Cob 4 reales, 1670E. S-P37b. KM-25. 10.0 grams. Darklytoned, with decent pillars and cross, bold date and mintmark, largeedge-crack. Estimate: $135 - $200Please send your bids to our

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Consolación, sunk in 1681 off Santa ClaraIsland, Ecuador

Potosí, Bolivia

345. Cob 8 reales, 1664E. S-P37a. KM-21. 25.3 grams. Boldwaves, three mintmarks, three partial dates, crude strike (flatness)and some wear, partially toned. Estimate: $100 - $150

346. Cob 8 reales, 1671E. S-P37b. KM-26. 25.6 grams. Two boldmintmarks, nearly full cross, crude pillars, not much corrosion butsome flatness, partially toned. Estimate: $100 - $150

347. Cob 8 reales, 1672E. S-P37b. KM-26. 20.3 grams. Two dates,decent cross and pillars (the latter slightly doubled), moderatelysea-worn, brown-toned. Estimate: $90 - $135

348. Cob 8 reales, 1674E. S-P37b. KM-26. 21.4 grams. Big flanwith good full cross and crown, corroded pillars, silvery. With

ROBCAR photo-certificate #7023. Estimate: $75 - $110

349. Cob 8 reales, 1674E. S-P37b. KM-26. 20.1 grams. Two cleardates and mintmarks, most of cross and pillars, silvery and corroded.With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7022. Estimate: $90 - $135

350. Cob 8 reales, 1675E. S-P37b. KM-26. 21.8 grams. Big flanwith one full date and parts of two others, full cross and pillars-and-waves, toned and lightly corroded, edge-split. Estimate: $80- $120

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351. Cob 8 reales, 1675E. S-P37b. KM-26. 18.6 grams. Full cross,bold date between pillars, moderate corrosion. With ROBCAR

photo-certificate #7024. Estimate: $100 - $150

352. Cob 8 reales, 1676E. S-P37b. KM-26. 14.2 grams. Good fullpillars with bold date, crude cross, thin and worn from corrosion,toned. Estimate: $100 - $150

353. Cob 8 reales, 1677E. S-P37b. KM-26. 19.6 grams. Big flanwith choice full pillars, full but crude cross, moderate corrosion.With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7026. Estimate: $100 - $150

354. Cob 8 reales, 1677E. S-P37b. KM-26. 20.7 grams. Good butoff-center pillars-and-waves, nearly full cross, two assayers,moderately corroded. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7027.

Estimate: $90 - $135

355. Cob 8 reales, 1677E. S-P37b. KM-26. 19.3 grams. Full butoff-center cross, bold waves, moderate corrosion. With ROBCAR

photo-certificate #7030. Estimate: $90 - $135

356. Cob 8 reales, 1677E. S-P37b. KM-26. 20.9 grams. Good butoff-center cross, two bold assayers, moderate corrosion. With

ROBCAR photo-certificate# 7028. Estimate: $80 - $120

357. Cob 8 reales, 1677E. S-P37b. KM-26. 17.5 grams. Full 1677date in legend, double struck and very sea-worn with edge-split.With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7029. Estimate: $75 - $110

358. Cob 8 reales, 1678E. S-P37b. KM-26. 21.3 grams. Nice fullcross with bold date below, clear date between pillars also, threeassayers, some corrosion. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7036.

Estimate: $135 - $200

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359. Cob 8 reales, 1678E. S-P37b. KM-26. 16.0 grams. Two dates,full but crude pillars, off-center cross, moderate corrosion, toned.Estimate: $110 - $165

360. Cob 8 reales, 1678E. S-P37b. KM-26. 17.2 grams. Two datesand assayers, good full cross, moderate corrosion, large edge-split.With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7038. Estimate: $110 - $165

361. Cob 8 reales, 1678E. S-P37b. KM-26. 19.6 grams. Bold datein legend, crude strike with lots of flatness, some sea-wear, toned,edge-split. Estimate: $110 - $165

362. Cob 8 reales, 1678E. S-P37b. KM-26. 16.8 grams. Bold datebelow full cross, king’s name in legend, pillars side corroded. With

ROBCAR photo-certificate #7031. Estimate: $100 - $150

363. Cob 8 reales, 1678E. S-P37b. KM-26. 16.3 grams. Goodcross, bold denomination and mintmark, sea-worn. With ROBCAR

photo-certificate #7037. Estimate: $90 - $135

364. Cob 8 reales, 1678E. S-P37b. KM-26. 20.6 grams. Twopillars-side dates, bold denomination, good but off-center cross,corroded and sea-worn. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7127.

Estimate: $90 - $135

365. Cob 8 reales, 1678E. S-P37b. KM-26. 20.9 grams. Clear E-78-P above waves, one bold pillar, full but weak cross, corrodedand sea-worn, with spots of toning. Estimate: $90 - $135

366. Cob 8 reales, 1678(E). S-P37b. KM-26. 15.1 grams. Bolddate and waves, two mintmarks, heavily sea-worn, richly toned.Estimate: $90 - $135

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367. Cob 8 reales, 1679C. S-P38. KM-26. 19.6 grams. Bold pillars-and-waves with clear date, second date below cross, C to right,light corrosion. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7045. Estimate:$135 - $200

368. Cob 8 reales, 1679C. S-P38. KM-26. 15.6 grams. Bold pillarswith two mintmarks and assayers, clear date, full cross with thirdassayer to right, rather sea-worn but richly toned. Estimate: $110- $165

369. Cob 8 reales, 1679C. S-P38. KM-26. 19.2 grams. Nice butoff-center cross, full pillars, three mintmarks, two assayers,moderate corrosion. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7048.

Estimate: $110 - $165

370. Cob 8 reales, 1679C. S-P38. KM-26. 20.7 grams. Twoassayers, bold cross and pillars-and-waves, two dates, moderatecorrosion. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7040. Estimate: $110- $165

371. Cob 8 reales, 1679V/C. S-P39. KM-26. 21.1 grams. Scarceover-assayer (clear on pillars side), bold waves, full but off-centercross, two bold mintmarks, moderate corrosion. With ROBCAR

photo-certificate #7047. Estimate: $120 - $180

372. Cob 8 reales, 1679V/C. S-P39. KM-26. 18.2 grams. Big flanwith bold over-assayer on both sides (scarce), bold mintmark,moderate corrosion, two edge-splits. With ROBCAR photo-

certificate #7051. Estimate: $120 - $180

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373. Cob 8 reales, 1679V, mintmark and assayer transposed. S-P39. KM-26. 20.9 grams. Very rare error with V at upper left andbottom right, good full waves, much corrosion. With ROBCAR

photo-certificate #7042. Estimate: $135 - $200

374. Cob 8 reales, 1679V. S-P39. KM-26. 20.4 grams. Much bolddetail including date below cross, doubled pillars, some corrosion.With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7135. Estimate: $135 - $200

375. Cob 8 reales, 1679V. S-P39. KM-26. 19.8 grams. Full butoff-center cross with king’s name in legend, bold full pillars-and-waves, two dates, moderate corrosion and edge-split. With ROBCAR

photo-certificate #7052. Estimate: $120 - $180

376. Cob 8 reales, 1679V. S-P39. KM-26. 14.4 grams. Good butoff-center cross, bold pillars, two assayers, sea-worn and corroded.With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7046. Estimate: $110 - $165

377. Cob 8 reales, 1679V. S-P39. KM-26. 20.5 grams. Big flanwith bold full cross and pillars despite corrosion. With ROBCAR

photo-certificate #7044. Estimate: $110 - $165

378. Cob 8 reales, 1679V. S-P39. KM-26. 19.1 grams. Full cross,full but corroded pillars, two assayers. With ROBCAR photo-

certificate #7043. Estimate: $100 - $150

379. Cob 8 reales, 1679V. S-P39. KM-26. 18.3 grams. Full crossand pillars but heavily sea-worn, nicely toned. Estimate: $100 -$150

380. Cob 8 reales, 1679, assayer not visible. S-P38 or P39. KM-26. 20.8 grams. Good full cross and pillars, bold date but assayertoo weak to discern, sea-worn but nicely toned. Estimate: $150 -$225

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381. Cob 8 reales, 1680V. S-P39. KM-26. 18.1 grams. Big flanwith nice full cross and pillars-and-waves, bold king’s name CAR-, corroded but well detailed. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7054.

Estimate: $135 - $200

382. Cob 8 reales, 1680V. S-P39. KM-26. 22.1 grams. Largeplanchet with nearly full pillars detail, full cross, CAR- of king’sname in legend, sea-worn but nicely toned. Estimate: $135 - $200

383. Encrusted cob 8 reales. 25.9 grams. Cross side heavilyencrusted with small bits of brownish shell (very attractive), pillarsside more exposed but still uncleaned, solid coin inside. With

ROBCAR photo-certificate #7056. Estimate: $100 - $150

384. Encrusted cob 8 reales. 22.5 grams. Most of cross visibleunderneath a veneer of brown-gray encrustation, the coin itself stillsolid. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7055. Estimate: $90 - $135

385. Encrusted cob 8 reales. 19.8 grams. Thin coin with sandytan encrustation all over, one black spot. With ROBCAR photo-

certificate #7057. Estimate: $75 - $110

386. Encrusted clump of three cobs, two 8 reales and one 1real. 64 grams. Two big coins practically side by side, the 1 realhidden within encrustation of white and green shell bits coveringall, the coin surfaces dark and crystallized. With ROBCAR photo-

certificate #7150. Estimate: $200 - $300

387. Clump of three cobs, one 8 reales and two 1 reales. 34grams. One big 8 reales with two small 1 reales peeking from behind,the face of the 8 reales cleaned and with pillars and waves and1674 date clear, the backsides all encrusted (dark gray), one smallpebble and part of a shell. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7151.

Estimate: $200 - $300

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388. Cob 4 reales, 1677E, with denomination 4 in retrograde.S-P37b. KM-25. 7.3 grams. Rare error, the “backwards” 4 abovethe (full) cross only, good pillars-and-waves, weak date, sea-worn,edge-split. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #3219. Estimate: $110- $165

389. Cob 4 reales, 1677E. S-P37b. KM-25. 9.1 grams. One fullpillar, good but off-center cross with full 4 (normal) above, muchflatness but little corrosion. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7058.

Estimate: $110 - $165

390. Cob 4 reales, 1678E. S-P37b. KM-25. 12.2 grams. Unusuallythick flan with full cross and pillars, bold 8 of date, no corrosionbut some flatness, nicely toned. Estimate: $110 - $165

391. Cob 4 reales, 1678E. S-P37b. KM-25. 10.3 grams. Full crosswith bold E to right and 4 above, crude pillars with bold date,corroded, with blue-green sediment in crevices. With ROBCAR

photo-certificate #7061. Estimate: $100 - $150

392. Cob 4 reales, 1678E. S-P37b. KM-25. 7.9 grams. Full pillarswith bold date, bold cross, thin from corrosion. With ROBCAR

photo-certificate #7059. Estimate: $100 - $150

393. Cob 4 reales, 1678(E). S-P37b. KM-25. 8.9 grams. One boldpillar plus bold waves, cross, mintmark and denomination, otherwisesea-worn or flat. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7060. Estimate:$100 - $150

394. Cob 4 reales, 1679C. S-P38. KM-25. 9.3 grams. Crudeplanchet but with full assayer (rare), two dates, full cross, moderatecorrosion, edge-split. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7066.

Estimate: $120 - $180

395. Cob 4 reales, 1679C. S-P38. KM-25. 8.4 grams. Round flanwith clear date and assayer (rare), good but off-center cross, boldwaves, king’s name (CA)ROL(VS) in legend, sea-worn, nicelytoned. Estimate: $100 - $150

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396. Cob 4 reales, 1679V. S-P39. KM-25. 11.0 grams. Choicepillars-side details (bold date and assayer), good cross, lightcorrosion with green-blue sediment in crevices. With ROBCAR

photo-certificate #7068. Estimate: $115 - $175

397. Cob 4 reales, 1679V. S-P39. KM-25. 8.5 grams. Good crossand pillars, two assayers, sea-worn, with green-blue sediment increvices. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7073. Estimate: $110- $165

398. Cob 4 reales, 1679V. S-P39. KM-25. 11.4 grams. Big flanwith full cross and pillars, moderate corrosion, odd edge-split. With

ROBCAR photo-certificate #7067. Estimate: $100 - $150

399. Cob 4 reales, 1679V. S-P39. KM-25. 8.9 grams. Good fullcross, smoothly sea-worn around edge. With ROBCAR photo-

certificate #7071. Estimate: $100 - $150

400. Cob 4 reales, 1679V. S-P39. KM-25. 7.7 grams. Choice fullpillars and waves, good cross, but thin from corrosion and wear.With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7064. Estimate: $100 - $150

401. Cob 4 reales, 1679V. S-P39. KM-25. 9.1 grams. Full pillars,good cross, typically sea-worn but not bad. With ROBCAR photo-

certificate #7062. Estimate: $100 - $150

402. Cob 4 reales, 1679, assayer not visible. S-P38 or P39. KM-25. 7.0 grams. Bold cross and mintmark, full pillars-and-waves butthin and sea-worn. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7065.

Estimate: $90 - $135

403. Cob 4 reales, 1680V. S-P39. KM-25. 8.5 grams. Very large,thin flan with choice full details (100 percent full and finely detailedwaves), full cross, full 1680 in legend, crude edge, corroded. With

ROBCAR photo-certificate #7074. Estimate: $115 - $175

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404. Cob 2 reales, 1664E. S-P37a. KM-24. 4.5 grams. Full cross, bold pillars and waves, lightly corroded with blue-green sediment increvices. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7077. Estimate: $80 - $120

405. Cob 2 reales, 1670E. S-P37b. KM-24. 4.2 grams. Nice full cross and pillars, brown toning in crevices, edge-split. Estimate: $80- $120

406. Cob 2 reales, 1673E. S-P37b. KM-24. 4.5 grams. Two dates, good pillars, POTOSI in legend, thin from corrosion. With ROBCAR

photo-certificate #7078. Estimate: $60 - $90

407. Cob 2 reales, 1674E. S-P37b. KM-24. 4.2 grams. Good cross and pillars, thin from corrosion. With ROBCAR photo-certificate

#7079. Estimate: $70 - $100

408. Cob 2 reales, 1675E. S-P37b. KM-24. 4.6 grams. Two assayers, decent cross, nice pillars, minimal corrosion, green-blue sedimentin crevices. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7081. Estimate: $80 - $120

409. Cob 2 reales, 1675E. S-P37b. KM-24. 5.0 grams. Full 1675 date in legend, bold pillars, not much corrosion but some flatness. With

ROBCAR photo-certificate #7080. Estimate: $70 - $100

410. Cob 2 reales, 1677E. S-P37b. KM-24. 4.4 grams. Two clear dates, bold mintmark, full but doubled cross, crude edge, green-bluesediment in crevices. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7082. Estimate: $80 - $120

411. Cob 2 reales, 1678E. S-P37b. KM-24. 7.6 grams. Bold date between pillars, bold waves, bold assayer to right of cross, crude edgewith flat periphery, not much corrosion. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7084. Estimate: $80 - $120

412. Cob 2 reales, 1679C. S-P38. KM-24. 4.7 grams. Bold date and assayer and denomination, some flatness but not much corrosion,scarce. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7086. Estimate: $75 - $110

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413. Cob 2 reales, 1679C. S-P38. KM-24. 3.6 grams. Broad flan, scarce, with bold date and mintmark, two assayers, some flatness andthinning. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7085. Estimate: $75 - $110

414. Lot of one 2 reales and one 1 real, Philip IV. 2.5 and 2.1 grams. Two worn and only partially attributable cobs, the 2R pillars-and-waves assayer E, the 1R shield-type 1640s. Estimate: $60 - $90

415. Cob 1 real, (1651-2)E. S-P36. KM-12b. 2.2 grams. Choice details (cross and shield), odd shape, toned, minimal corrosion. With

ROBCAR photo-certificate #7088. Estimate: $50 - $75

416. Cob 1 real, 1655E. S-P37a. KM-13. 3.6 grams. Good cross, off-center pillars-and-waves with clear date, no corrosion but someflatness. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7109. Estimate: $50 - $75

417. Cob 1 real, 1659E. S-P37a. KM-13. 2.5 grams. Nice central details with peripheral flatness, good crown, no corrosion. With

ROBCAR photo-certificate #7110. Estimate: $50 - $75

418. Cob 1 real, 1661E. S-P37a. KM-13. 3.0 grams. Choice full details on a large flan, off-center pillars, full PHILIPPVS, no corrosion,nice toning. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7089. Estimate: $60 - $90

419. Cob 1 real, 1662E. S-P37a. KM-13. 3.4 grams. Nice full cross, bold waves, two dates and assayers, minimal corrosion, blue-greensediment in crevices. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7090. Estimate: $50 - $75

420. Cob 1 real, 1663E. S-P37a. KM-13. 4.1 grams. Choice full pillars side, cross corroded, two dates. With ROBCAR photo-certificate

#7091. Estimate: $50 - $75

421. Cob 1 real, 1665E. S-P37a. KM-13. 1.8 grams. Full pillars and cross, thin from corrosion. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7092.

Estimate: $50 - $75

422. Cob 1 real, 1666E. S-P37a. KM-13. 2.7 grams. Cute teardrop shape with full cross above clear date, king’s ordinal IIII, one fullpillar, light corrosion, nice detail. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7093. Estimate: $50 - $75

423. Cob 1 real, 1668E. S-P37b. KM-23. 1.9 grams. Nice cross, choice pillars with bold date and two assayers, thin but with good detailand rainbow toning on fields. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7112. Estimate: $50 - $75

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424. Cob 1 real, 1669E. S-P37b. KM-23. 2.2 grams. Good cross,one bold pillar, no corrosion. With ROBCAR photo-certificate

#7094. Estimate: $50 - $75

425. Cob 1 real, 1669E. S-P37b. KM-23. 3.2 grams. Awesomebold date between pillars, crude cross, no corrosion but peripheralflatness. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7114. Estimate: $50 -$75

426. Cob 1 real, 1669E. S-P37b. KM-23. 2.7 grams. Good centers,some corrosion. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7113. Estimate:$50 - $75

427. Cob 1 real, 1670E. S-P37b. KM-23. 2.9 grams. Good fullpillars, good cross, curiously oversized denomination I (probablytaken from the letter punches for 2R legends), light corrosion only.With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7096. Estimate: $60 - $90

428. Cob 1 real, 1670E. S-P37b. KM-23. 1.7 grams. Two dates,good centers, thin from sea-wear. With ROBCAR photo-certificate

#7095. Estimate: $50 - $75

429. Cob 1 real, 1672E. S-P37b. KM-23. 2.4 grams. Choice fulldate between pillars, second date below good cross, no corrosion.With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7098. Estimate: $60 - $90

430. Cob 1 real, 1673(E). S-P37b. KM-23. 3.0 grams. Attractiveturnip shape with good cross and one pillar, two dates, no corrosionbut flat spots near edge. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7099.

Estimate: $60 - $90

431. Cob 1 real, 1673E. S-P37b. KM-23. 2.4 grams. Good crossand date between pillars, light corrosion and peripheral flatness.With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7100. Estimate: $50 - $75

432. Cob 1 real, 1674E. S-P37b. KM-23. 27 grams. Off-centerpillars with bold date, nice but incomplete cross with pretty crownat top, no corrosion but part of edge flat. With ROBCAR photo-

certificate #7102. Estimate: $50 - $75

433. Cob 1 real, 1674E. S-P37b. KM-23. 3.2 grams. Good cross,nice pillars with bold date, light corrosion, blue-green sediment increvices. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7103. Estimate: $50 -$75

434. Cob 1 real, 1674E. S-P37b. KM-23. 3.9 grams. Choice pillarsside (perfectly centered and well detailed), full but corroded cross,two dates and mintmarks and assayers. With ROBCAR photo-

certificate #7115. Estimate: $50 - $75

435. Cob 1 real, 1674E. S-P37b. KM-23. 3.6 grams. Good detailon both sides despite one-third flatness near edge, three mintmarks,no corrosion. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7101. Estimate:$50 - $75

436. Cob 1 real, 1676E. S-P37b. KM-23. 2.9 grams. Bold pillarsand centers, particularly choice date and assayer, no corrosion butsome peripheral flatness. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7104.

Estimate: $50 - $75

437. Cob 1 real, 1677E. S-P37b. KM-23. 3.7 grams. Two dates,bold waves, doubled pillars, crude cross, light corrosion. With

ROBCAR photo-certificate #7106. Estimate: $50 - $75

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438. Cob 1 real, 1679C. S-P38. KM-23. 2.7 grams. Choice butoff-center cross, one bold pillar with bold date and assayer, slightlycrude edge with flat spot, no corrosion, scarce. With ROBCAR

photo-certificate #7107. Estimate: $60 - $90

439. Cob 1 real, 1679C. S-P38. KM-23. 1.8 grams. Full pillarswith bold date, clear assayer, two mintmarks, no corrosion, scarce.With ROBCAR photo-certificate #7117. Estimate: $60 - $90

440. Large clump with iron object and 1 real cob. 255 grams. Atfirst glance this appears to be a pretty but low-value “EO” (encrustedobject), but upon closer examination you can see a fully encrustedcob clinging to an extremity of the odd-shaped artifact, lots of shellsand pebbles appended, mostly orange but one greenish protrusionthat could indicate cuprous contents. With ROBCAR photo-

certificate #7152. Estimate: $200 - $300

Joanna, sunk in 1682 off South Africa

Potosí, Bolivia

441. Cob 8 reales, 1664(E). S-P37a. KM-21. 23.3 grams. Big flanwith full cross and pillars, two dates (1664 in legend) but allsomewhat corroded and with patchy toning, scarce early specimenfrom this wreck. With generic certificate. Estimate: $125 - $185

Merestein, sunk in 1702 off South Africa

Netherlands (Habsburg)

442. Zwolle, schelling, 1600s. 4.1 grams. Small, thin coin(attribution incomplete) with crowned arms on obverse, two-headedeagle on reverse, some legend visible, mostly darkly toned andworn but no corrosion. With Pearson photo-certificate #08418.

Estimate: $100 - $150

Netherlands (United)

443. Westfriesland, schelling, 1600s. 3.8 grams. Bold details,especially the legends, nicely contrasting toning, no corrosion,different design than the above lot (attribution incomplete). With

Pearson photo-certificate #08417. Estimate: $100 - $150

Association, sunk in 1707 off the Scilly Isles,southwest of England

Lima, Peru

444. Cob 8 reales, 1695R. S-L12. KM-24. 25.9 grams. Good fullcross with date below, full but lightly corroded pillars-side detail(second date, full mintmark and assayer), solid coin, attractivelyrainbow-toned. With World Treasure Books (Martin Pritchard)

photo-certificate. Estimate: $275 - $425

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Great Britain

445. Clump of four British silver coins: One crown, onehalfcrown and two sixpences. 57 grams. Beautiful clump withvivid orange encrustation around the coins, which are arranged intwo offset stacks and have been judiciously cleaned to expose justenough details to show that the crown is Charles II, the halfcrownis William III, the two sixpences with partial dates, minimalcorrosion. Estimate: $300 - $450

446. Lot of two English coins of William III (1694-1702):London, crown, 169?; Exeter, sixpence, 1697. 24.7 and 2.8 grams.The crown is corroded and sea-worn and silvery but at leastsomewhat recognizable; the sixpence is relatively uncorroded butworn and wrinkled, with mostly readable details and toned.Estimate: $75 - $110

447. York, England, sixpence, William III, 1697. SP-3536. KM-484.17. 2.9 grams. Bold king’s bust with mintmark Y below, lightlytoned, some wear but not much corrosion. With Terry Hiron photo-

certificate. Estimate: $50 - $75

Multiple mints

448. Clump of two coins: Lima, Peru, cob 8 reales 1685 andGreat Britain half crown of William III. 44 grams. Just a two-coin stack, but with lots of impacted dark-brown mud between thecoins and rare as a mix of two totally different coins, both of themin rather decent condition, the 8 reales in fact with bold date andassayer (rather valuable in its own right), a small but interestingdisplay. Estimate: $350 - $525

Feversham, sunk in 1711 off Nova Scotia,Canada

Mexico City, Mexico

449. Cob 8 reales, Philip III, assayer F. KM-44.1. 24.5 grams.Thick and solid with surface corrosion only, bold full shield, fullbut weak cross, well centered, no toning, one of the nicer specimensfrom this tough wreck. With photocopy of history of wreck from

Christie’s auction. Estimate: $175 - $275

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DeLiefde, sunk in 1711 off the ShetlandIslands, north of Scotland

Netherlands (United)

450. Gelderland, “rider” ducatoon, 1674. DM-1009. 27.9 grams.Large coin but with significant surface corrosion, dark spots nearcenter, date barely visible at top of reverse. With generic Ponterio

certificate from 1993. Estimate: $75 - $110

451. Zwolle, “rider” ducatoon, 1682. DM-1042. 31.9 grams. Solidcoin with full legends, full but worn inner details (knight on horse,arms), lightly toned, no corrosion, rare date in reference books.With generic Ponterio certificate from 1993. Estimate: $90 - $135

452. Utrecht, “rider” ducatoon, 1711. DM-1031. 32.2 grams. Verychoice specimen with full and bold details all over, minute tracesof corrosion, lightly toned. With generic Ponterio certificate from

1993. Estimate: $200 - $300

1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

Mexico City, Mexico

453. Cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (ca. 1650). S-M19. KM-45. 14.2 grams. Very early coin for this wreck, and notin the best shape in the world (heavily corroded and with upturnededge), yet with nearly full cross and shield, richly toned. With Real

Eight Co. certificate signed by Bob Johnson. Estimate: $60 - $90

454. Cob 8 reales, Charles II. KM-46. 26.9 grams. Curious coinwith large bubble-hole in metal (as made), bold shield, full cross,no corrosion but quite worn. Reportedly from the “Cabin wreck”

site. Estimate: $100 - $150

455. Cob 8 reales, (1)711(J). S-M22. KM-47. 17.8 grams. Cleardate (scarce), full oMJ and shield and cross but all quite sea-worn,lightly toned, part of edge crude. With Cobb Coin Co. (Fisher)

photo-certificate #CB81-017. Estimate: $125 - $185

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456. Cob 8 reales, 1711?(J). S-M22. KM-47. 24.8 grams. Bottomhalf of date only (not certain), good cross, patchy toning andencrustation but no corrosion. Estimate: $90 - $135

457. Cob 8 reales, 1713?(J), encrusted. S-M22. KM-47. 25.9grams. Loaded with green, white and brown encrustation and shellbits, but judiciously cleaned off where the date appears, showing aclear 171 and possibly the bottom of a 3, rare like this. Estimate:$125 - $185

458. Cob 8 reales, 1714(J). S-M22. KM-47. 21.6 grams. Bolddate (scarce), some cross and crown and shield but mostly corroded,silvery, interesting shape. Estimate: $200 - $300

459. Cob 8 reales, 1714J. S-M22. KM-47. 24.3 grams. Bold datebut with last digit incomplete and not 100 percent certain, also fulloMJ, not much corrosion but significant flatness (cross nearlyblank), nicely toned. With hand-signed Frank Sedwick letter of

authenticity from 1994 (a collectible in its own right!). Estimate:$150 - $225

460. Cob 8 reales, (17)14?J. S-M22. KM-47. 24.5 grams. Partialdate (uncertain, possibly earlier), choice full cross and crown, fulloMJ and shield, minimal corrosion. Estimate: $125 - $185

461. Cob 8 reales, 1715(J). S-M22. KM-47. 26.1 grams. Verydesirable coin with 100 percent full and bold date (rare thus), boldoM, great cross, no corrosion at all, nicely toned. Estimate: $500- $750

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462. Cob 8 reales, 171(4 or 5)J. S-M22. KM-47. 26.8 grams. Solidbut mostly flat coin with clear partial date, neater style begun in1714, no corrosion, some toning. Estimate: $90 - $135

463. Cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J, with Real Eight pedigreeand extensive paperwork. S-M22. KM-47. 26.9 grams. Goodspecimen with bold oMJ, nearly full shield, minimal corrosion butsome flatness and wear, some toning, desirable for the paperworkfrom Kip Wagner and the Real Eight Co. that has accompanied itsince it was found in the 1960s. With hand-written and hand-signed

letter on Real Eight stationery dated 1962 from Kip Wagner, stating

“I personally chose this coin for you…,” plus a hand-written letter

from 1967 by the coin’s former owner (written in Mexico), plus

two “boilerplate” letters from Harry Cannon of Real Eight and

Robert Nesmith of Foul Anchor Archives that discuss how and when

the coins of the 1715 Fleet were made. Estimate: $200 - $300

464. Cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47. 26.8grams. Thick and solid coin, dark and uncleaned, with mintmarkoM and most of shield visible, nearly full cross, no corrosion butdeep nick where date would be. With curious original cardboard

holder with handwriting as follows: “Found by Kip Wagner,

Sebastian, Florida / Found 1966 from Spanish Treasure Ships sunk

1715 / Minted 1692 [sic] OMJ Mexico 8 reales.” Estimate: $75 -$110

465. Cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J. S-M22. KM-47. 25.1 grams.Bold oM and choice full shield of a smaller variety than usual,good full cross, toned and only partially corroded on part of edge.Estimate: $100 - $150

466. Cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer J. S-M22. KM-47. 25.4 grams.Same small-shield variant as above (fully visible), full but weak J,good full cross, darkly toned all over, no corrosion. Estimate: $125- $185

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467. Cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible (J). S-M22. KM-47. 26.5 grams. Same small-shield variant as above (nearly full) onan elongated flan with nearly full shield, full denomination •8•, fullcross, darkly toned, no corrosion but one patch of green encrustationnear edge. With original Real Eight Co. sales receipt from the 1960s.

Estimate: $150 - $225

468. Cob 8 reales, Philip V, oMJ. S-M22. KM-47. 22.2 grams.Long rectangular flan with bold oMJ, most of shield and cross,light to moderate corrosion, nice packaging. In large, blue

leatherette folio (diploma style) with small booklet and certificate

stating its origin as Nuestra Señora del Carmen y San Antoniosigned by Roger Miklos of Nomad Treasure Seekers. Estimate:$150 - $225

469. Cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47. 26.7grams. Totally corrosion-free (see pedigree) but with muchperipheral flatness, good cross, most of shield, nicely toned,rectangular flan. From John Durham’s “Bulldozer Bonanza,” with

West Bay Trading Co. certificate and letter from John Durham

explaining his find. Estimate: $200 - $300

470. Cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47. 25.7grams. Very thick, solid planchet with most of cross and shield, nocorrosion but lots of peripheral flatness, nice packaging. In large,

blue leatherette folio (diploma style) with small booklet and

certificate stating its origin as Nuestra Señora del Carmen y SanAntonio signed by Roger Miklos of Nomad Treasure Seekers.

Estimate: $150 - $225

471. Cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47. 26.9grams. Choice full shield of a cruder, earlier type (possibly assayerL instead of the usual J), bold denomination 8, solid and uncorrodedand with nicely contrasting toning but cross oddly doubled(somewhat scarce for this issue). With Real Eight Co. certificate

#M5143. Estimate: $125 - $185

472. Cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47. 24.0grams. Rectangular flan with full shield and cross, light corrosion,darkly toned. With small certificate hand-signed by Mel Fisher

and Rupe Gates. Estimate: $100 - $150

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473. Cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-47. 25.4grams. Interestingly rhomboid-shaped flan with decent cross, mostof shield, minimal corrosion but typically worn and darkly toned.Estimate: $90 - $135

474. Cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, with crystallizedcloth appended. KM-47. 27.1 grams. Large, round coin with mostof cross visible on one side, the shield side almost completelycovered with the original tan canvas bag that held these coins, nowcrystallized and solid, a rare and highly desirable relic. With

Sedwick certificate from 2002. Estimate: $200 - $300

475. Cob 8 reales, Philip V?, assayer not visible, encrusted. 25.2grams. Most of cross visible underneath a veneer of brown andgreen encrustation with tiny shell bits, scarce and desirable. With

small, hand-signed Mel Fisher certificate from 1967. Estimate:$200 - $300

476. Cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, with shellsappended. KM-47. 26.7 grams. Rectangular coin with significantbands (on both sides) of pieces of shells encrusted onto the darksurfaces, something you rarely see these days as most found coinsare totally cleaned. Estimate: $150 - $225

477. Cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, thickly encrusted.KM-47. 29.3 grams. Long flan with decent cross peeking out frombehind a “mountain” of white coral encrustation, an even largermound on the other side, scarce thus. Estimate: $150 - $225

478. Cob 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, with thickencrustation KM-47. 27.8 grams. Sandy white encrustation gracesthe rim of this coin on both sides, the coin itself with clear shieldand cross (very solid), scarce to see them uncleaned like this. With

Sedwick certificate from 2003. Estimate: $150 - $225

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479. Clump of two cobs, one 8 reales and one 4 reales. 42.2grams. Two solid and well-detailed cobs sandwiched together withshield-sides out, their dark surfaces in stark contrast with thesurrounding bright-white coral encrustation that binds them, quitea nice display and rare to see in today’s market. With Sedwick

certificate from 2002. Estimate: $300 - $450

480. Cob 4 reales, (1)713(J). S-M22. KM-40. 12.8 grams. Choice,uncorroded specimen on an elongated flan with bold date, goodfull cross, richly toned, scarce and very desirable in this condition.With 2001 Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $250 - $375

481. Cob 4 reales, (17)14(J). S-M22. KM-40. 10.8 grams. Verybold full 14 of date but rest of coin flat and corroded, no toning.Pedigreed to an unspecified Richard Long auction. Estimate: $125- $185

482. Cob 4 reales, Philip V, assayer J. S-M22. KM-40. 12.9 grams.Choice, uncorroded specimen (see pedigree) with bold full assayer,good but off-center shield and cross, beautifully toned, curiouslyblunted points. From John Durham’s “Bulldozer Bonanza,” with

letter from John Durham explaining his find. Estimate: $175 -$275

483. Cob 4 reales, Philip V?, assayer not visible, thicklyencrusted. 22.0 grams. The barrel-shape of the coin is recognizablebut there are no visible details because it is totally uncleaned, withdark-orange, tan and white encrustation over the whole surface (butthick toward one end), a nice display that is rare to see today.Estimate: $150 - $225

484. Lot of three cob 4 reales, all Philip V, assayer J wherevisible. S-M22. KM-40. 12.1, 11.9 and 11.5 grams. Three corrodedbut solid specimens (uncleaned), one a very rusty brown, one withnatural hole in center, decent details on each. Estimate: $100 -$150

485. Cob 1 real, (1)657(P). S-M19. KM-unlisted. 1.4 grams.Extremely rare unlisted date (very clear on this piece), good fullcross, nice top-left corner of shield, a little thin from corrosion butnicely toned, very early for the Fleet. With Pearson certificate #06-

2072. Estimate: $75 - $110

486. Cob 1 real, Philip V, assayer J. S-M22. KM-30. 3.2 grams.Bold details (nearly full shield, oMJ, off-center cross) despite verydark color with brownish encrustation in crevices, solid andcorrosion-free. Estimate: $50 - $75

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487. Cob 1 real, Philip V, assayer not visible, mounted in silver-wire bezel for pendant. KM-30. 3.7grams. Decent but corroded coin (most of cross and shield) inside simple bezel, ready to wear. Estimate:$75 - $110

488. Lot of four cob 1 reales, all Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-30. 3.1, 3.0, 2.1 and 1.8 grams. Onerectangular and corrosion-free with nice details, one lightly corroded with full cross, and the other twosomewhat corroded and encrusted, nice lot for cleaning and putting into jewelry. Estimate: $100 - $150

489. Cob ½ real, (16)91(L). S-M21. KM-unlisted. 2.1 grams. Very clear date that is extremely rare(unlisted) to left of full crown, crude cross with flatness but no corrosion, interesting barrel-shaped flan,darkly toned. Estimate: $200 - $300

490. Cob ½ real, 1709J. S-M22. KM-24. 1.7 grams. Rare with full date, bold oM, most of monogram and cross, lightly corroded. From

the “Corrigans” site. Estimate: $125 - $185

491. Cob ½ real, Philip V, assayer not visible. KM-24. 1.7 grams. Nice full cross, nearly full monogram, large teardrop-shaped flan,darkly toned, no corrosion. Estimate: $50 - $75

492. Cob ½ real, Philip V?, assayer not visible. 0.5 gram. Good cross despite heavy corrosion that obliterated the monogram side andmade the coin thin. With Real Eight Co. certificate #M9463. Estimate: $50 - $75

493. Cob denomination set of 8-4-2-1 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, in classic wooden box. 25.1, 12.8, 6.5 and 3.1 grams. Fourdecent coins (the 4 reales choice but with crude edge as made) with nearly full crosses and shields, but best part is the burgundy velvet-lined hinged box with clasp and a plaque on top that shows a ship and says “Original Silver Cob Coins Recovered From The SpanishTreasure Fleet Sunk During A Hurricane In 1715 Off Florida’s East Coast,” a promotional item of unknown vintage that we have seen afew times but always at a premium. With promotional wooden box and plaque, also each coin with a Sedwick certificate from 2001.

Estimate: $350 - $525

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494. Cob denomination set of 8-4-2-1-½ reales, Philip V, assayerJ where visible. 25.9, 13.1, 2.9, 2.8 and 1.6 grams. A complete set,nicely matched in terms of quality, each coin with minor corrosionif any, the ½R with oMJ visible, the 1R, 2R and 8R withdenomination visible, the 1R with king’s name visible, and all fivewith good crosses, especially the 4R and ½R, an increasingly hardset to put together these days. Estimate: $350 - $525

Lima, Peru

495. Cob 8 reales, 1700H. S-L15. KM-24. 18.7 grams. Moderatelyto heavily corroded but with full waves and one pillar, clear dateand mintmark, good but very off-center cross with assayer to right.Estimate: $100 - $150

496. Cob 1 real, 1706R. S-L16.KM-31. 3.0 grams. Nice full crosswith part of king’s name in legend,excellent full pillars and crown,two assayers, no corrosion butsome dark staining, scarce. With

Sedwick certificate from 2004.

Estimate: $75 - $110

Potosí, Bolivia

497. Cob 8 reales, 1701F, posthumous Charles II. S-P42. KM-26. 26.1 grams. Very choice specimen with two dates (possible 1/0between pillars, which would be unique), full POTOSI in legend,three mintmarks, 1½ assayers, interesting shape, no corrosion,hairline edge-split, full cross and pillars-and-waves, even with partof king’s name in legend, really exceptional quality for both theissue (which is scarce) and the provenance. Estimate: $300 - $450

498. Cob 8 reales, Philip V?, completely cocooned in coral. 25.6grams. A really cool artifact, the coin totally cover with whitishcoral with pink and green highlights, with just enough of the pillarsside peeking through to identify the mint and part of the date (early1700s), could be cleaned to show details but then you would losethe unique encrustation. Estimate: $200 - $300

499. Cob 2 reales, 1708Y. S-P43a. KM-29. 6.2 grams. Full crossand pillars, two dates, clear assayer, solid coin with some surfacecorrosion and encrustation, patchy toning, slightly warped flan. With

generic Cobb Coin Co. (Fisher) certificate. Estimate: $75 - $110

500. Cob 1 real, 1658E, scarce from this wreck. S-P37a. KM-13. 2.1 grams. Nice full pillars-and-waves, full cross, all three datesand mintmarks and assayers, lightly corroded (crystallized), notoning, scarce early specimen from this wreck. Estimate: $50 -$75

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Bogotá, Colombia

501. Cob ¼ real, Philip IV, assayer P (late 1620s). S-B4. KM-unlisted. 0.7 gram. Probably the rarest silver cob ever found on theFleet, this small, early coin is one of only a small handful of Colombian ¼R cobs in existence (this particular one, with assayer P, isunique), and is literally the only ¼R cob of any mint we have seen from the Fleet! The assayer P to the right of the full castle is bold,and the lion on the other side is full but slightly off-center, all lightly corroded but well detailed for such a small coin. Estimate: $1,000- $1,500

Uncertain mints

502. Large clump of coral and coins. 271 grams. This item and the next two are something you just DO NOT see any more: original,rocky, shell-encrusted clumps from the Real Eight days! This first one is massive, with at least six coins cocooned in a white, brown andgreen matrix that shows a lot of wormy pits and at least one big shell piece. Back in the 1960s when the coins were not so valuable, theseclumps were more highly prized as “sea art,” but these days the temptation to tear them apart and possibly find a rare date or type makesclumps like this quite rare. Estimate: $750 - $1,100

503. Large clump of coral and coins. 173 grams. As above, with at least six coins and lots of rocky matrix. Estimate: $600 - $900

504. Large clump of coral and coins. 179 grams. This clump (like the above) shows at least two coins (but who knows what else lurksinside the matrix!) and the reverse impression of a coin on the outside. Estimate: $600 - $900

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Slot ter Hooge, sunk in 1724 off the MadeiraIslands

Netherlands (United)

505. Utrecht, “lion” daalder (leeuwendaalder), 1617. DM-843.26.1 grams. Very choice, lustrous, high grade specimen with boldfull date, good lion, much legend, light corrosion here and there,some toning, rare provenance. With 1983 certificate signed by

Robert Sténuit. Estimate: $250 - $375

Chameau, sunk in 1725 off Nova Scotia,Canada

France

506. Mint uncertain, ecu, 1725. 17.0 grams. Typical specimenfrom this wreck with heavily corroded obverse (where the mintmarkwould appear, below the bust of the king) but decent reverse withbold date, uncleaned and encrusted, lots of pretty green and whitecolor. With Frank and Daniel Sedwick certificate from 1993.

Estimate: $60 - $90

1733 Fleet, Florida Keys

Mexico City, Mexico

507. Cob 8 reales, (173)0G/R. S-M25. KM-47a. 22.7 grams. BoldoMG/R (scarce over-assayer), nice partial shield, full but corrodedcross, thick and solid coin, nicely toned. From the “Coffins Patch”

site, with salvager’s certificate #58. Estimate: $200 - $300

508. Cob 8 reales, 1731F. S-M26. KM-47a. 20.1 grams. Full andbold date and mintmark, full but corroded cross, oblong-shapedflan, moderate corrosion all over, good toning. From the “Coffins

Patch” site, with salvager’s certificate #176. Estimate: $200 - $300

509. Cob 8 reales, 1731F. S-M26. KM-47a. 22.2 grams. Full 731of date with pitting on the 3 that makes it look a lot like a G, most ofcross, moderate corrosion, nicely toned. From the “Coffins Patch”

site, with salvager’s certificate #97. Estimate: $200 - $300

510. Cob 8 reales, (1)732/1F. S-M26. KM-47a. 20.4 grams. Bolddate with clear 2/1 overdate, full oMF, good full cross, most ofshield, some corrosion, nicely toned. From the “Coffins Patch”

site, with salvager’s certificate #124. Estimate: $225 - $350

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511. Cob 8 reales, 1732/1F. S-M26. KM-47a. 20.0 grams. Fulldate with clear overdate, odd elongated shape, good cross (nearlyfull), some corrosion, well toned. From the “Coffins Patch” site,

with salvager’s certificate #79. Estimate: $200 - $300

512. Cob 8 reales, 1732F. S-M26. KM-47a. 25.9 grams. Verychoice full date, good cross, very solid and uncorroded, lightlytoned. With Fisher/Sinclair photo-certificate #95A-6616 from 1985.

Estimate: $250 - $375

513. Cob 8 reales, 1732F. S-M26. KM-47a. 20.3 grams. Very boldfull date, good but incomplete cross and shield, light corrosion only,well toned. From the “Coffins Patch” site, with salvager’s

certificate #61. Estimate: $250 - $375

514. Cob 8 reales, 1732F. S-M26. KM-47a. 19.1 grams. Goodfull date, full oMF, most of cross and shield, some corrosion, nicelytoned, attractive rhomboid shape. From the “Coffins Patch” site,

with salvager’s certificate #63. Estimate: $200 - $300

515. Cob 8 reales, 1732F. S-M26. KM-47a. 22.3 grams. Nice fulldate, weak but uncorroded shield, cross side heavily corroded, sometoning. From the “Coffins Patch” site, with salvager’s certificate

#56. Estimate: $150 - $225

516. Cob 8 reales, 1733F. S-M26. KM-47a. 20.2 grams. Virtuallyfull date (probably 3/2) and oMF, good but off-center cross,corroded only around the edge, compact flan (thick), nicely toned,scarce final year of Mexican cobs. With Frank Sedwick letter of

authenticity from 1995. Estimate: $250 - $375

517. Cob 8 reales, 173?F. S-M26. KM-47a. 20.6 grams. Nice fullcross, full oMF, clear partial date, good but off-center shield, lightcorrosion only, well toned. From the “Coffins Patch” site, with

salvager’s certificate #62. Estimate: $150 - $225

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518. Cob 8 reales, 173?F. S-M26. KM-47a. 24.0 grams. Bold 17of date, full oMF, nice shield-side surface but cross side totallycorroded, lightly toned. From the “Coffins Patch” site, with

salvager’s certificate #53. Estimate: $125 - $185

519. Cob 8 reales, 173?F. S-M26. KM-47a. 21.9 grams. Bold fulloMF and 173 of date, smallish flan with full but corroded cross,uncorroded shield, toned in crevices. From the “Coffins Patch”

site, with salvager’s certificate #54. Estimate: $125 - $185

520. Cob 8 reales, 17(3?)F. S-M26. KM-47a. 23.8 grams. Awesomecross (full and uncorroded), clear oMF despite moderate pitting onshield side, nicely toned. From the “Coffins Patch” site, with

salvager’s certificate #70. Estimate: $125 - $185

521. Cob 8 reales, 17(3?)F. S-M26. KM-47a. 20.0 grams. Decentbut off-center shield, full but weak cross, lightly corroded all over,toned. From the “Coffins Patch” site, with salvager’s certificate

#86. Estimate: $125 - $185

522. Cob 8 reales “blackie” (completely sulfided). 19.0 grams.Just a black, thick lump (with little bits of white shells) that yousometimes see from the 1733 Fleet, no details visible and not muchchance of getting any if cleaned, so best left as a unique artifact asfound in the ocean. Estimate: $50 - $75

523. Cob 4 reales, 1732F. S-M26. KM-40a. 13.2 grams. Very thickand squarish with bold full date and mintmark, good cross and off-center shield, no corrosion but some appended “horn silver” (darkspots), desirable for the fact that the obverse and reverse axes arealigned (lending itself well for a pendant). Estimate: $150 - $225

524. Cob 4 reales, 1732F. S-M26. KM-40a. 11.9 grams. Full dateand oMF, small and thick, full but lightly corroded cross, somedark spots. From the San José site, with Sedwick certificate from

1996. Estimate: $125 - $185

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525. Klippe 8 reales, 1733F. S-M27. KM-48. 16.8 grams. Early type with single-letter assayer (weak but certain oMF to left), clear date,full 8 to right, nice full crown, most of cross and shield, moderately corroded but quite competent and scarce, richly toned. From the

“Coffins Patch” site, with salvager’s certificate #93. Estimate: $300 - $450

526. Pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1732F. CT-774. KM-103. 18.0 grams. Very corroded and sea-worn, with important details (like date andassayer) barely discernible (but certain), nicely toned, rare first year of pillar dollars. With Tom Gurr certificate #5096. Estimate: $400- $600

Vliegenthart, sunk in 1735 off Zeeland, the Netherlands

Mexico City, Mexico

529. Cob 8 reales, 1731/0F. S-M26. KM-47a. 24.8 grams. Fulland choice date with clear overdate, full oMF, good but off-centercross, minimal corrosion, flat around edge. With color certificate

from the salvagers and clipped newspaper article. Estimate: $200- $300

527. Pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1733F, mintmark oM. CT-775. KM-103. 26.4 grams. Choice Mint State details, practically nocorrosion, smooth and satiny surfaces with nice toning, slightly off-center strike, one of the nicest specimens we have seen from thissource. Also scarcer single-letter assayer. From the “Coffins Patch” site, with salvager’s certificate #9. Estimate: $2,500 - $3,750

528. Pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1733F, mintmark oM. CT-775. KM-103. 25.6 grams. Mint State with weak spot in center of shield,virtually no corrosion, slightly uneven toning, another scarce beauty like the above but not quite as choice. From the “Coffins Patch”

site, with salvager’s certificate #21. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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Netherlands (Spanish)

530. Brabant, portrait ducatoon, Philip V, 1703. DM-354b. 32.4grams. One of the choicest shipwreck silver coins we have everseen, practically Mint State and 100 percent corrosion-free, near-perfect strike (just some faint adjustment marks on top of shield),attractively toned, and a scarce type, especially from this wreck.Estimate: $500 - $750

Netherlands (United)

531. Gelderland, “rider” ducatoon, 1734. DM-963. 32.1 grams.Totally corrosion-free and with all details perfectly clear andbeautiful (XF), no toning except for bits in crevices. With color

certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $275 - $425

Rooswijk, sunk in 1739 southeast of England

Mexico City, Mexico

532. Cob 8 reales, Charles II, date not visible. KM-46. 26.7grams. Good cross, most of crown and shield, some flatness but nocorrosion, scarce early coin from this wreck. With original but

generic certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $100 - $150

533. Cob 8 reales, 1729R. S-M24. KM-47a. 26.3 grams. Choicefull date and oMR, nearly full cross, most of shield, no corrosionbut some wear (or weak strike), nicely toned. With original but

generic certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $225 - $350

534. Cob 8 reales, 1729R. S-M24. KM-47a. 25.7 grams. Full dateand oMR, nearly full shield and cross, no corrosion but with oddfiling marks all over, well toned. With original but generic certificate

from the salvagers. Estimate: $200 - $300

535. Cob 8 reales, 1730R. S-M24. KM-47a. 25.9 grams. Bold100 percent date and oMR, good cross and shield (incomplete), nocorrosion or toning. With original but generic certificate from the

salvagers. Estimate: $225 - $350

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536. Cob 8 reales, 1730R. S-M24. KM-47a. 26.4 grams. Goodfull cross, full and bold date and oMR, most of shield, no corrosion,a little silvery. With original but generic certificate from the

salvagers. Estimate: $225 - $350

537. Cob 8 reales, 1730R. S-M24. KM-47a. 26.3 grams. Nice fulldate and oMR, nearly full cross, much crown and shield, nocorrosion, some dark toning. With original but generic certificate

from the salvagers. Estimate: $225 - $350

538. Cob 8 reales, 1730R. S-M24. KM-47a. 26.6 grams. Nice fullcross, full date, bold oMR, most of shield and crown, no corrosion,part of edge crude, nicely toned. With original but generic certificate

from the salvagers. Estimate: $200 - $300

539. Cob 8 reales, 1730R. S-M24. KM-47a. 25.8 grams. Interestingshape, nice full cross, full date and oMR, nearly full but doubledshield, no corrosion, lightly toned. With original but generic

certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $200 - $300

540. Cob 8 reales, 1730R. S-M24. KM-47a. 25.1 grams. Very boldfull date and oMR, choice full cross, some corrosion around edge,nicely toned. With original but generic certificate from the

salvagers. Estimate: $200 - $300

541. Cob 8 reales, 1730R. S-M24. KM-47a. 25.5 grams. Goodfull cross, most of shield, full but weak date, full oMR, no corrosion,some toning. With original but generic certificate from the

salvagers. Estimate: $200 - $300

542. Cob 8 reales, 1730R. S-M24. KM-47a. 25.7 grams. Largeand somewhat odd-shaped flan with full date, bold oM, good cross(slightly doubled), nice upper-left quadrant of shield, no corrosion,some toning. With original but generic certificate from the

salvagers. Estimate: $200 - $300

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543. Cob 8 reales, (1)730R. S-M24. KM-47a. 26.6 grams. Clear30 of date, bold oM, nearly full shield and cross on an elongatedflan, no corrosion but some dark encrustation. With original but

generic certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $200 - $300

544. Cob 4 reales, 1730R. S-M24. KM-40a. 12.7 grams. Full date,bold oM, good but off-center cross, minor corrosion and expectedflatness, thick flan, nicely toned. With original but generic certificate

from the salvagers. Estimate: $175 - $275

545. Cob 4 reales, 1730R. S-M24. KM-40a. 13.3 grams. Interestingshape, nice full cross, full but weak date and oMR, no corrosion,patchy toning. With original but generic certificate from the

salvagers. Estimate: $175 - $275

546. Cob 4 reales, 1730R. S-M24. KM-40a. 12.8 grams. Boldcross, full date, weak shield, no corrosion, lightly toned. With

original but generic certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $175- $275

547. Klippe 8 reales, 1733F. S-M27. KM-48. 25.5 grams. Choicefull date and oMF (scarce early type with single-letter assayer),well-detailed full shield and off-center cross, slightly crude edge(cob-style flan), no corrosion, beautiful contrasting toning on fields.With original but generic certificate from the salvagers. Estimate:$600 - $900

548. Klippe 8 reales, 1733MF. S-M28. KM-48. 26.3 grams. Superspecimen with all important details full and bold (date, assayer,mintmark, denomination, even the king’s name in the legend), pluschoice full cross, shield and crown, no corrosion, darkly toned fields,just about the best you can get without going into ultra-high grades.With original but generic certificate from the salvagers. Estimate:$750 - $1,100

549. Klippe 8 reales, 1734/3MF. S-M28. KM-48. 26.0 grams.Nearly perfectly square, with ALL details full and nice (only thetops of some letters in the legend missing), AU details except forsome pre-wreck scuffing (possibly large-scale adjustment marksfrom the mint), nicely toned, no corrosion, scarce second (and final)year of this ephemeral type. With original but generic certificate

from the salvagers. Estimate: $750 - $1,100

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550. Pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1732F. CT-774. KM-103. 26.4 grams. A rather nice example of one of the classics of colonialnumismatics, the very rare first year of production of “Spanish milled dollars” and considered by many to be the unofficial firstdollar of the United States. This coin shows full details on both sides with practically no corrosion and wear, close to AU (just a smallweak spot in the centers) and nicely toned, easily passable for non-salvage. With original but generic certificate from the salvagers.

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

551. Pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1732F. CT-774. KM-103. 23.9 grams. Another specimen of the very rare first date of pillar dollars,this one with light corrosion over most surfaces and some areas of severe sea-wear but with all details clear, XF details, attractivelytoned. With original but generic certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,250

554. Pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1736MF. CT-780. KM-103. 26.4grams. AU details, uncorroded shield side with slick satin surfaces,pillars side with hint of corrosion, richly toned, beautiful strike.With original but generic certificate from the salvagers. Estimate:$200 - $300

555. Pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1737MF. CT-781. KM-103. 26.2grams. Slightly off-center strike but choice details (AU), nocorrosion, nice toning. With original but generic certificate from

the salvagers. Estimate: $200 - $300

553. Pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1735MF. CT-779. KM-103. 26.1grams. Choice for salvage, near AU details and nice strike,attractively toned, faint veneer of corrosion. With original but

generic certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $200 - $300

552. Pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1733MF. CT-776. KM-103. 25.7grams. Beautiful specimen of the rare second year of pillardollars, with just a hint of corrosion all over but very nice contrastfrom toning, all details clear and high grade (AU details), nicerims, faint adjustment marks on shield. With original but generic

certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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556. Pillar 4 reales, Philip V, 1735MF. CT-1049. KM-94. 12.5grams. Scarce coin with choice XF details against a deeply tonedbackground, very light corrosion all over, nice strike. With original

but generic certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $250 - $375

Hollandia, sunk in 1743 off the Scilly Isles,southwest of England

Mexico City, Mexico

557. Pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1738MF, mounted in sterling silverbezel for pendant. CT-783. KM-103. 26.0 grams. Typical specimenfrom this wreck with moderate corrosion and wear but most detailsdiscernible (date very weak), mounted in the 1970s with“TREASURE FROM ‘HOLLANDIA’ SUNK 1743 sterling silver”printed around the outside. With generic Cowan certificate with

original signatures. Estimate: $150 - $225

558. Pillar 8 reales, Philip V, 1739MF. CT-787. KM- 25.8 grams.Bold XF details despite light corrosion and a plethora of marksfrom salvage, including one large rim-nick, nicely toned and actuallybetter than most from this wreck. With Professional Numismatists

Guild photo-certificate #8860 from 1980 signed by (Dr.) G.W. Vogt.

Estimate: $150 - $225

559. Pillar 4 reales, Philip V, 174/30MF. CT-1056. KM-94. 13.3grams. Choice Mint State details, no corrosion, but regrettably witha few nicks from salvage on the pillars side, lightly toned andlustrous, scarce overdate. With generic Cowan certificate.

Estimate: $150 - $225

560. Pillar 4 reales, Philip V, 174/30MF. CT-1056. KM-94. 8.5grams. Light to moderate corrosion (and a bit thin) but with nicedetails (AXF), lightly toned, scarce overdate. With generic

certificate from Calhoun’s Collectors Society, Inc. Estimate: $75- $110

Netherlands (United)

561. Gelderland, “rider” ducatoon, 1732. DM-unlisted. 17.1grams. Scarce early date for this wreck (also rare as unlisted inDelmonte), with full details despite corrosion and wear, attractivelytoned. Estimate: $75 - $110

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562. Overijssel, “rider” ducatoon, 1742. KM-80. DM-1036. 32.5grams. Very choice specimen with Mint State details, no corrosion,attractively toned, classic pedigree. With lot envelope from Sotheby-

Parke-Bernet (New York) auction of 1972. Estimate: $200 - $300

563. Overijssel, “rider” ducatoon, 1742. KM-80. DM-1036. 32.3grams. As above, same quality and pedigree, but covered with tinynicks here and there. With lot envelope from Sotheby-Parke-Bernet

(New York) auction of 1972. Estimate: $150 - $225

Princess Louisa, sunk in 1743 off the CapeVerde Islands

Lima, Peru

564. Cob 1 real, 1726M. S-L20b. KM-31. 2.0 grams. Typicallycrude, small planchet but with clear date and one nice lion, lightcorrosion, nicely toned. Estimate: $50 - $75

565. Cob 1 real, 1741/0V. S-L22. KM-31a. 2.8 grams. Two cleardates but (rare) overdate only between pillars, one full assayer,off-center cross, light corrosion, nicely toned. Estimate: $75 - $110

Uncertain mints

566. Clump of seven cobs and one pillar dollar. 47.7 grams. Smallbut beautiful display with coins and many pebbles clustered arounda worn pillar dollar, some orange-white coral. With Sedwick/

Arqueonautas certificate #MAI-006/98/CC/109 and custom

cardboard box. Estimate: $600 - $900

567. Clump of five cobs. 32.0 grams. Small but very attractivecluster that contains coins from several different New World mints(a Mexican 1 real, shield-side out, a Lima 2 reales, cross-side out,and a Potosí 4 reales with 1737 date visible, plus two other cobstoo buried to discern) in addition to small pebbles and orange andwhite encrustation, very impressive and attractive, and very scarcewith such a mix of coins. With generic certificate and pedigreed to

the Sedwick Treasure Auction #1, with original lot-tag. Estimate:$400 - $600

Unidentified ca.-1744 wreck off Peru

Lima, Peru

568. Cob 1 real, 1743V. S-L22. KM-31a. 2.6 grams. Bold date,clear assayer, nice cross, practically no corrosion, rather goodspecimen from this “unofficial” wreck. Estimate: $60 - $90

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Reijgersdaal, sunk in 1747 off South Africa

Mexico City, Mexico

569. Pillar 8 reales, 1739MF. CT-787. KM-103. 25.5 grams. NiceXF details with light corrosion only on part of edge, beautifullytoned. With generic certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $225- $350

570. Pillar 8 reales, 1742MF. CT-793. KM-103. 25.8 grams.Choice and nearly corrosion-free pillars side, lightly corroded shieldside, net XF details, attractively toned. With generic certificate from

the salvagers. Estimate: $300 - $450

571. Pillar 8 reales, 1744MF. CT-797. KM-103. 25.5 grams.Choice shield side, very lightly corroded pillars (net XF), prettytoning and nice strike, better date. With generic certificate from

the salvagers. Estimate: $300 - $450

Nuestra Señora de la Luz, sunk in 1752 offMontevideo, Uruguay

Potosí, Bolivia

572. Cob 8 reales, 1750E. S-P51. KM-40. 25.9 grams. One of thenicest specimens ever recovered from this wreck, with very choice,full and bold cross, one full pillar, two dates, three assayers (scarce),nicely toned, no corrosion. With 1999 Collado photo-certificate

#310-P. Estimate: $350 - $525

573. Cob 4 reales, 1751q. S-P52. KM-39. 10.3 grams. Good fullcross, bold date, well-centered strike, light to moderate corrosionall over, nicely toned. With 1997 Almeida photo-certificate

#970039. Estimate: $200 - $300

Bredenhof, sunk in 1753 off Mozambique

Dutch East India Company

574. Clump of five copper duits (1752) and lots of encrustation.69.0 grams. A lovely display with five coins jutting out at all anglesfrom a rocky black matrix that also shows the reverse impressionsof two more coins. One of the coins shows a perfectly full castle,VOC monogram and 1752 date. With 2003 Sedwick certificate.

Estimate: $225 - $350

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Bredenhof (1753) and others

Dutch and British East India Comapnies

575. Copper coins from three different sources: Dutch EastIndia Co. duit 1752 from the Bredenhof (1753); Dutch EastIndia Co. duit 1790 from the “Galle Harbor treasure”; andEnglish East India Co. XX cash 1808 from the Admiral Gardner.9.1, 2.9 and 2.6 grams. Three attractive, albeit inexpensive, coppercoins from shipwrecks, the two duits with a tiny bit of corrosionbut the XX cash nearly pristine. The Bredenhof coin with original

certificate from the salvagers and the “Galle Harbor” coin with

generic letter. Estimate: $50 - $75

Dodington, sunk in 1755 off South Africa

Potosí, Bolivia

576. Cob 8 reales, 1751q, mounted in 14K gold bezel forpendant. S-P52. KM-40. 28.9 grams. Crudely worn on cross sideand pitted on pillars side, as is typical for this wreck, with bolddenomination, two full mintmarks, two partial dates, one choicepillar, richly toned. With 1998(?) photo-certificate from Treasure

Island at the Mirage (Las Vegas). Estimate: $250 - $375

577. Cob 8 reales, 1752q. S-P52. KM-40. 24.5 grams. Choice fullpillars with bold date, bold and full but sea-worn cross (as is typical).With original certificate #108 from the salvager (1996). Estimate:$200 - $300

Auguste, sunk in 1761 off Nova Scotia, Canada

France

578. Limoges, ecu, 1726-I KM-486.10. 27.8 grams. Nice detailsbut typically weak bust (mostly worn), attractive reverse, black andbrown toning, no corrosion. With Sedwick certificate. Estimate:$200 - $300

Cazador, sunk in 1784 off Louisiana

Mexico City, Mexico

579. Bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1783FF. CT-933. KM-106.2. 24.7grams. Choice specimen with full XF details, no corrosion, part ofedge slightly crude (as made), some dark spots on bust. With original

Grumpy partnership certificate #17104. Estimate: $150 - $225

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580. Bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1783FF. CT-933. KM-106.2. 24.9grams. Nice obverse, lightly corroded reverse with toned spot inmiddle, otherwise whitish. With original Grumpy partnership

certificate #16862. Estimate: $100 - $150

Uncertain mints

581. Half-cut of a Spanish colonial bust 8 reales of Charles III.11.6 grams. Unique item, cut in half before the wreck, this half ofthe cut unfortunately without date or assayer or mintmark, lightlycorroded all over but quite rare and valuable as an example of atrue colonial-era “4 bits.” Estimate: $500 - $750

582. Uncleaned clump of three bust 8 reales. 64 grams. A fallenstack, the three coins offset by no more than ¼”, all sea-worn andwith only a few details visible (king’s ordinal III is clear), a fairamount of attractive brown and green encrustation, better than justthree plain, generic coins from the half million that were found.With Grumpy Partnership certificate. Estimate: $225 - $350

Halsewell, sunk in 1786 off the south ofEngland

Potosí, Bolivia

583. Bust 8 reales, Charles III, 1780PR. CT-982. KM-55. 23.0grams. Nicely detailed (VF or so) despite light to moderatecorrosion, very scarce wreck. In custom plastic jewelry box and

with salvager’s certificate #8R-030. Estimate: $125 - $185

Piedmont, sunk in 1795 off the south ofEngland

Potosí, Bolivia

584. Cob 8 reales, 1673E, 3 dates. S-P37b. KM-26. 24.8 grams.Three clear dates (bold 1673 in legend), rare thus, also good crossand pillars, two assayers, nicely toned, minimal corrosion but someflatness. Estimate: $250 - $375

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Santa Leocadia, sunk in 1800 off Punta SantaElena, Ecuador

Lima, Peru

585. Pillar 2 reales, Charles III, 1766JM. CT-Type 134. KM-62.3.8 grams. First pillar minor we have heard of from this wreck (somust be very rare), corroded pillars side but shield side beautiful.Estimate: $75 - $110

586. Bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1796IJ. CT-651. KM-97. 22.4grams. Light corrosion all over (VF details), scarce from this wreck(which heretofore has yielded only 1800s), subtly toned. Estimate:$150 - $225

587. Bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1798I(J). CT-653. KM-97. 25.4grams. Another scarce date from this wreck, this one also lightlycorroded but better (XF) details, with a little toning. Estimate:$150 - $225

588. Bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800IJ. CT-655. KM-97. 25.8grams. Choice AU details with bare hint of corrosion, lightly toned.With Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $135 - $200

589. Bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800IJ. CT-655. KM-97. 25.5grams. Nice AU details, virtually no corrosion, grayish color. With

Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $120 - $180

590. Bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800IJ. CT-655. KM-97. 25.1grams. Trace of corrosion, near AU details, grayish color. With

Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $110 - $165

591. Bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800IJ. CT-655. KM-97. 25.1grams. Trace of corrosion, near AU details, grayish color. With

Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $110 - $165

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592. Bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800IJ. CT-655. KM-97. 23.9grams. Light corrosion all over, but all details quite clear (net VF),starting to tone colorfully. With Sedwick photo-certificate.

Estimate: $100 - $150

593. Bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800IJ. CT-655. KM-97. 23.6grams. Off-center strike, light corrosion, weak date, still with decent(VF) details, no toning. With Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate:$100 - $150

594. Bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1800IJ. CT-655. KM-97. 25.9grams. Dark and crusty as found (uncleaned, colorful), somecorrosion (edge not 100 percent intact), probably VF details.Estimate: $100 - $150

595. Clump of twenty-nine(+/-) bust 8 reales. 771 grams. One ofthe biggest and prettiest coin clumps we have ever seen, a fallenstack of eroded coins covered with bright white coral on one side,the other side with all the coins visible and patinated around theiredges in contrast with whitish-tan encrustation here and there, veryimpressive and substantial. With Sedwick photo-certificate.

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,250

596. Choice clump of two bust 8 reales and a snail shell. 82grams. A curious display that sits well with one partially cleanedcoin (well preserved, with full bust and bold date) upright in front,the shell in back, and the second coin (fully encrusted) in between,with lots of pebbles and greenish encrustation all over. With Sedwick

photo-certificate. Estimate: $350 - $525

597. Clump of three bust 8 reales. 82 grams. An offset stack, withthe facing side of the offset coin on top fully cleaned and showinga choice reverse, the other two coins probably in slightly worsecondition but nicely encrusted with green, white and black colors.With Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $250 - $375

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598. Clump of two bust 8 reales. 48 grams. Two offset coins,back to back, the top one fully cleaned and only lightly corroded(fully detailed), the bottom one dark and heavily corroded on thebust side but with nice reverse showing behind the better coin. With

Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $175 - $275

599. Clump of two bust 8 reales. 55 grams. An “encrustationsandwich” with two decent coins (only lightly corroded), onecleaned with reverse out, the other uncleaned with obverse out (fulldate visible), attractive debris including part of a snail shell. With

Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate: $175 - $275

600. Clump of two bust 8 reales. 58 grams. Two coins at a slightangle, the top one fully cleaned (VF details, lightly corroded) andwith clear date, the bottom coin fully encrusted with small bits ofshells (green and white). With Sedwick photo-certificate. Estimate:$175 - $275

601. Clump of two bust 8 reales (uncleaned). 54 grams. Fullyencrusted pair of coins at a slight angle, with lots of tiny bits ofshell and debris, gray-green color, the coins fairly solid but probablynot as well-preserved as some of the above. With Sedwick photo-

certificate. Estimate: $125 - $185

602. Bust 1 real, Charles III, 1773JM. CT-1490. KM-75. 2.5grams. Rare early minor from this wreck, moderately corroded allover but all details clear (Fine), lightly toned. Estimate: $50 - $75

603. Bust 1 real, Charles IV, 1798IJ. CT-1104. KM-94. 2.0 grams.Moderate corrosion, off-center reverse, all details clear (Fine), rarefrom this wreck. Estimate: $50 - $75

604. Bust ½ real, Charles IV, 1792IJ. CT-1246. KM-93. 1.3 grams.Choice, well-detailed early bust (style unique to this mint), lightcorrosion only, rare from this wreck. Estimate: $50 - $75

Potosí, Bolivia

605. Bust 2 reales, Charles III, 1785PR. CT-1403. KM-53. 5.8grams. Rare from this wreck (as a minor, non-Lima, and earlierthan 1800), half of reverse and all of obverse lightly corroded butall details clear (Fine), toned fields. Estimate: $75 - $110

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Athenienne, sunk in 1806 off Sicily

Mexico City, Mexico

606. Bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1802FT. CT-698. KM-109. 26.9grams. Beautifully old-toned XF with no corrosion but rim-bruiseand old slash across the king’s neck from ear to throat, scarceprovenance. Estimate: $225 - $350

Lady Burgess, sunk in 1806 off the Cape VerdeIslands

Seville, Spain

607. Bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1802CN. CT-777. Cay-13938.26.0 grams. Choice XF details, faint hint of corrosion, nicely toned,scarce issue. NOTE: See lot #1078 in this sale for a handwrittenaccount of the shipwreck by a surviving passenger. Estimate: $100- $150

609. Lot of ten copper XX cash, 1808, cleaned. KM-321. Average9 grams per coin. As above but one coin less. Estimate: $200 -$300

610. Lot of ten copper XX cash, 1808, cleaned. KM-321. Average9 grams per coin. As above. Estimate: $200 - $300

Admiral Gardner, sunk in 1809 southeast ofEngland

British East India Company

608. Lot of eleven copper XX cash, 1808, cleaned. KM-321.Average 9 grams per coin. All coins perfect or nearly so (AU-UNCdetails), whitish copper color, larger and scarcer than the ubiquitousX cash. Estimate: $225 - $350

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611. Lot of three copper XX cash, 1808, toned. KM-321. 9.2,9.0 and 8.9 grams. Nearly pristine coins (no corrosion, high grade),two a natural copper color but the third actually bluish. Estimate:$100 - $150

612. Lot of two copper XX cash, 1808, uncleaned. KM-321. 8.9and 8.8 grams. Both coins encrusted, one with significant areas oftan sediment and green oxidation, the other one green and rustybrown, both probably uncorroded underneath. Estimate: $75 - $110

613. Stack of ten copper X cash, 1808. KM-319. 50.0 grams. Avery tight stack of well-preserved coins held together by sturdyencrustation on one side, some details visible on the end coins.With small Sedwick certificate from 2003. Estimate: $100 - $150

614. Lot of ten copper X cash, 1808, cleaned. KM-319. 4.5 to4.6 grams each. Ten pristine coins (or nearly so), all frosty lightcopper in color, no corrosion. Estimate: $100 - $150

615. Presentation set of eight copper X cash, 1808, in woodendisplay-box. KM-319. Average 4.5 grams per coin. Each coin onlypartially cleaned (dark and dusty) but without corrosion, housed inplastic capsules inside a hinged wooden box without any kind ofprinting or plaque (so usable for other coins if desired). Estimate:$80 - $120

616. Lot of four copper X cash, 1808, two uncleaned and twopartially cleaned. KM-319. 4.4 to 4.7 grams each. The two cleanones are pristine, and one of the encrusted ones appears to be inperfect condition underneath the blue-green and brown (one raisedspot is shiny), but the other encrusted one (big patches of raisedbrown sediment against green surfaces) is slightly bent. Estimate:$50 - $75

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Unidentified 1800s wreck off Africa

Uncertain mints

617. Clump of Spanish or Spanish colonial bust 8 reales ofFerdinand VII. 152 grams. As clusters go, this is an absolutelybeautiful specimen, with white and pink coral tinged with greenover at least 80 percent of the surfaces, most of the coins well erodedbut with FERDIN visible on the top coin, just a shame there is notmore known about its provenance. With Sedwick certificate from

2003. Estimate: $250 - $375

Cabalva, sunk in 1818 in the Indian Ocean

Madrid, Spain

618. Bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII, 1815GJ. CT-504. Cay-15953.22.6 grams. Moderate corrosion but all details clear (Fine), scarceissue and provenance. With original certificate from the salvagers.

Estimate: $100 - $150

S.S. Folcon, sunk in 1851 off Newfoundland,Canada

Great Britain

619. London, England, copper half penny, George I, 1723. SP-3660. KM-557. 8.1 grams. Quite worn (Good) but negligiblecorrosion, some dark tone, scarce provenance. With hand-signed

Robillard photo-certificate. Estimate: $75 - $110

620. London, England, copper half penny, George III, 1806.SP-3781. KM-662. 8.8 grams. Nice details despite wear (AboutFine) but no corrosion, dark toning, scarce provenance. With hand-

signed Robillard photo-certificate. Estimate: $75 - $110

S.S. Central America, sunk in 1857 off NorthCarolina

Santiago, Chile

621. 50 centavos, 1853, encapsulated PCGS “Certified”. KM-128. Eagle on obverse, arms in wreath on reverse, lustrous XF withveneer of corrosion on less than half the surface, highly promotedshipwreck. Estimate: $350 - $525

622. 50 centavos, 1855, encapsulated PCGS “Certified”. KM-128. As above, no corrosion but stained VF, popular wreck.Estimate: $350 - $525

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S.S. Republic, sunk in 1865 off Georgia

United States of America

623. New Orleans, 50 cents, 1856-O, encapsulated NGC“shipwreck effect,” with promotional packaging. KM-A68. AUdetails with small part of surface lustrous but most of it matte (whatthey call “shipwreck effect”), desirable provenance and packaging.With hinged mahogany display box containing certificate

(#1793907-130), booklet and DVD. Estimate: $800 - $1,200

624. New Orleans, 50 cents, 1861-O, encapsulated NGC“shipwreck effect,” with promotional packaging. KM-A68. AUdetails, some luster but mostly matte (“shipwreck effect”), desirableprovenance and packaging. With hinged mahogany display box

containing certificate (#1797949-218), booklet and DVD.

Estimate: $700 - $1,000

S.S. Florizel, sunk in 1918 off Newfoundland,Canada

Great Britain

625. London, England, copper half penny, Victoria, 1853. SP-3949. KM-726. 9.0 grams. Fine details, no corrosion, very scarceprovenance. With hand-signed Robillard photo-certificate.

Estimate: $50 - $75

MEDALS

RELATING TO SHIPWRECKSAND TREASURE

626. Great Britain, silver medal commemorating the salvagingof the Concepción by William Phips in 1687. 55.4 grams, actualsize 54.5 mm. A rare and highly sought large medal, presumablymade from the very same silver recovered from the Spanish galleonwreck by the famous New Englander William Phips, who laterreceived a knighthood for this service to the crown. Polished VFwith commensurate amount of marks (nothing serious), the portraitsof James II and Mary particularly bold, with salvage scene onreverse and 1687 date in exergue. Estimate: $500 - $750

627. Spain, bronze medal commemorating the marriage of KingLouis I to Louisa Isabel (daughter of the Duke of Orleans) in1721. 39.6 grams. Large and beautifully engraved piece with bustof the Duke of Orleans on the obverse, clasped hands above analtar on the reverse, date in Roman numerals in exergue, struckthree years before Louis I became king (and died in the same year),chocolate brown, near AU. Pedigreed to Ponterio auction #112

(April, 2001), with lot-tag. Estimate: $200 - $300

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628. Great Britain, bronze “Admiral Vernon” medal (1741),Porto Bello and Cartagena. Betts #303. 12.5 grams. The enmitybetween the Spanish and the British in the 18th century is the stuffof legend, marking the point in time at which the role of dominantnaval power and American overlord switched from one to the other.It was a time of tremendous British pride, and in true form thevarious victories were commemorated with medals. The coppermedals struck for Vernon, like this one, were so popular andabundant that they were literally circulated as coins and heavilyworn. This particular piece (a rare type) shows Vernon personallyhumbling the Spanish Fleet commander at Cartagena, Admiral DonBlas de Leso, on the obverse and six ships attacking Port Bello onthe reverse, with legends THE SPANISH PRIDE PULLD DOWNBY ADMIRAL VERNON and WHO TOOK PORTO BELLOWITH SIX SHIPS ONLY, with date NOV 2, 1739 in exergue(referring to the date of the Porto Bello capture). The irony of thisparticular issue is the fact that Don Blas did not capitulate to Vernonas pictured and in fact escaped, a cowardly act that further riled theBritish public and (yep, you guessed it!) led to more propaganda inthe form of more medals. About Fine, a little grainy, chocolate browncolor. Estimate: $150 - $225

629. Mexico, Empire of Iturbide, silver half-dollar-sizedproclamation medal, 1822. 16.6 grams. Richly toned obverse withcrowned eagle on cactus, reverse showing INAUGURACION DEAGUSTIN. PRIMER LIBERADOR DE MEXICO. JULIO 21 DE1822, AVF overall, no problems. Estimate: $90 - $135

630. Great Britain, steel restrike of a German medalcommemorating the sinking of the Lusitania in 1916. 76.1 grams.We have had a number of these in our auctions, but each one hasgotten more money than the last, so they must be popular. Theoriginal medals, depicting on the obverse a skeletal Cunard agentselling tickets and the sinking of the ship on the reverse, wereunabashed propaganda by the Germans (who torpedoed and sankthe Lusitania) to show the folly of sending hapless passengers totheir death in dangerous waters during wartime; but soon afterwardthe British realized they could portray the Germans as heartlessbarbarians by striking medals with the very same design! Thisspecimen is in perfect condition save for some small spots of rust.Estimate: $150 - $225

631. Silver 5-oz medal struck from silver recovered from theAtocha (1622) for the 1988 Florida United Numismatists annualcoin convention. 2½” in diameter. By 1988 Mel Fisher’s fabulousfind was in full promotional mode, and some of the hundreds ofsilver bars recovered were in such poor condition that it made senseto melt them down and turn them into commemorative medals likethis one (the much more insidious replica coins and jewelry camelater). These medals were made and marketed by the late coin dealerBrian Beardsley of Worldwide Ventures. The design consists of apicture of the ship above ATOCHA SILVER on the obverse andthe State of Florida with an alligator, two dolphins and a flamingoon the reverse, the legends reading FIVE TROY OUNCES / LOST1622 DISCOVERED 1985 and FLORIDA UNITEDNUMISMATISTS / JAN 7-10, 1988. Many of these medals weresubsequently melted and therefore they are somewhat scarce today.Gem Proof condition. With wooden box engraved with a ship and

TREASURE OF THE ATOCHA / 1622-1985, plus Beardsley

certificate #078 (limited to 1000 pieces). Estimate: $125 - $185

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632. Silver 5-oz medal struck from silver recovered from theAtocha (1622) for the 1988 Florida United Numismatists annualcoin convention. 2½” in diameter. As above but without the woodenbox and certificate, housed in a sized-to-fit plastic capsule.Estimate: $75 - $110

633. Set of four gold-layered base-metal medals struck in 1992to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Columbus’ discoveryof the Americas. Each medal 1½” in diameter and 31 grams. Fourgilded medals depicting Columbus, Isabella, the Santa María, andthree caravels on the obverse (each with crowned-500 logo onreverse), all lustrous Mint State (as protected by plastic capsules,part of the “Official Caravel Collection” authorized by thegovernment of Spain’s Quincentennial Commission in 1992.Housed in a custom wooden display box (desktop or wall-hanging),

with small brochure. Estimate: $75 - $110

634. Silver 8-oz medal commemorating the 375th anniversaryof the sinking of the Atocha in 1622, struck in 1997. 3½” indiameter. Another item made from melted-down ingots from theAtocha, this larger piece shows the ship with “The 375thANNIVERSARY OF 1622 FLEET” on the obverse and “NuestraSeñora de Atocha / Lost at Sea off of Key West September, 1622 /Treasure Recovered 1975 - 1985 / Struck in 8 troy ounces of silver,this 375th Anniversary Proof combines historic Atocha Silver,recovered from the wreck, with pure .999 fine silver” on the reverse.The edge is marked with the number 005, presumably from a limitedissue of 1000 pieces, housed in a sized-to-fit hard-plastic capsule.Gem Proof. Estimate: $150 - $225

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SILVER COBS OF MEXICO CITY, MEXICO

Charles-Joanna,”Late Series” (waves below pillars)

635. 2 reales, assayer L to left, mintmark M to right. S-M9a.KM-12. 6.4 grams. Full legends and nice inner details but holednear edge, AVF, no toning. Estimate: $90 - $135

636. 1 real, mintmark oM to left, assayer oG to right, king’sname as CHAROLVS. S-M5. KM-9. 3.2 grams. Rare with smallo’s above mintmark and assayer (Nesmith 36 but with differentlegend), full legends and good inner details, AVF, nicely toned.Estimate: $125 - $185

637. 1 real, assayer O/L to left, mintmark oM to right. S-M10,KM-9. 3.3 grams. Clear over-assayer (fairly common), much legendand nice crown but some flatness and doubling, Fine with verdigris.Estimate: $80 - $120

638. 1 real, assayer O to left, mintmark oM to right. S-M10,KM-9. 3.3 grams. Choice full pillars and shield, some legend, nicelytoned VF. Estimate: $90 - $135

639. 1 real, mintmark oM to left, assayer O to right. S-M10,KM-9. 3.3 grams. Bold legends, full shield and pillars, AVF withspots of brown. Estimate: $80 - $120

640. 1 real, mintmark oM to left, assayer O to right. S-M10,KM-9. 3.4 grams. Parts of legend very bold, interiors doubled,nicely toned VF. Estimate: $70 - $100

641. Lot of three 1 reales of assayers L and O (where visible).KM-9. 3.2, 3.1 and 2.8 grams. Each with good full pillars and shield,one with damaged edge, one polished and holed, none worse thanFine. Estimate: $135 - $200

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Shield-type

642. 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer D (1630s). S-M18a. KM-45. 26.7grams. Big, fat, barrel-shaped flan with full but weak shield andcross (whose ends are distinctive for the 1630s), bold and big oM,lightly toned Fine. Estimate: $90 - $135

643. 8 reales, 1652/1/0/49P, with chopmarks as from circulationin the Orient. S-M19. KM-45. 27.6 grams. Scarce overdate withfairly clear digits (the 5/4 more so than the rest), bold full oMP anddenomination 8, full but weak shield and cross, at least fivechopmarks of different sizes, Fine with brown sediment in crevices.With Frank Sedwick letter of authenticity from 1994. Estimate:$150 - $225

644. 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (ca. 1652), with chopmarksas from circulation in the Orient. S-M19. KM-45. 26.7 grams.Big, thick flan with full oMP, 8, cross and shield, just a few smallchopmarks, spotty rainbow toning, Fine+. Estimate: $75 - $110

645. 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (ca. 1652), cut downand chopmarked as from circulation in the Orient. S-M19. KM-45. 20.1 grams. Whereas the last two lots received only a few chops,this specimen got hit hard, with each merchant along the way testingthe silver by means of partially cutting, enabling pieces to breakoff over time. About 3/4 of the coin remains, with most of the shieldand cross in evidence, darkly toned Fine. Estimate: $60 - $90

646. 8 reales, 165(?)(P), cut down and chopmarked as fromcirculation in the Orient. S-M19. KM-45. 14.2 grams. As abovebut with only about half the coin remaining, with partial date andcross, upper half of shield, remarkably high grade (AXF), with greenspots. Estimate: $60 - $90

647. 8 reales, Philip IV or Charles II, assayer not visible. 26.6grams. Most of cross, top of denomination, but typically crude andwith lots of flatness around the edge, toned Fine. Estimate: $60 -$90

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648. 8 reales, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-46 26.1 grams.Very curious shape (a long rhombus with distinct points) with mostof cross and shield but otherwise flat, whitish in color, could nothave seen much circulation but net VF for grade. From the “Pasay

hoard” (Philippines). Estimate: $175 - $275

649. 8 reales, 1716?J. S-M22. KM-47. 27.0 grams. Odd shape,with full oMJ and cross, most of shield, very weak date that couldbe rare, Fine+ with tan sediment in crevices. Estimate: $150 -$225

650. 8 reales, Louis I?, assayer D/J? (1724?), with unidentifiedcountermarks. S-M23. KM-49. 26.6 grams. Interesting shape, boldoMD with the assayer clearly punched over something that shouldbe J but looks more like G, good full cross with two countermarks(one just a circle and the other with a character inside), nicely tonedFine with flat peripheries, potentially quite rare. Estimate: $75 -$110

651. 8 reales, Philip V or Louis I, assayer D. 27.2 grams. Boldassayer, full cross, nearly full shield, very crude About Fine, toned.Estimate: $100 - $150

652. 8 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, with chopmarks asfrom circulation in the Orient. KM-47. 26.4 grams. Odd coinwith 100 percent full crown and one full lion of atypical design,nicely toned Fine with flat spots. Estimate: $75 - $110

653. 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer P (ca. 1652), with chopmarksand test cuts as from circulation in the Orient. S-M19. KM-38.12.7 grams. Good full cross, full shield and oMP, crude edge,attractive chops, Fine with toning on fields. Estimate: $60 - $90

654. 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (ca. 1652), withchopmarks and test cuts as from circulation in the Orient. S-M19. KM-38. 12.5 grams. Roundish flan with nearly full cross andshield, one test cut rather deep, crude Fine. Estimate: $60 - $90

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655. 4 reales, Philip IV or Charles II, assayer not visible, shieldside struck from 8- reales die. 13.9 grams. Partial shield that isobviously oversized in comparison to the cross, crude strike, lightlytoned About Fine with green spots. Estimate: $50 - $75

656. Lot of two 4 reales of Philip IV or Charles II, assayers notvisible. 10.7 and 10.4 grams. One roundish and thick and the otherodd-shaped, both About Fine with nearly full cross and shield.Estimate: $100 - $150

657. 2 reales, Philip II, assayer O. S-M11. KM-31. 6.9 grams.Typically nice details (full shield and cross, some flatness) on around, thin planchet with bold assayer, some legend (most of crown),toned VF. Estimate: $120 - $180

658. 2 reales, Philip V, assayer not visible, with chopmarks asfrom circulation in the Orient. KM-35. 6.4 grams. Roundish flanwith nearly full cross (one nice lion) and shield (well detailed),several tiny chops (scarce on minors), AVF. From the “Fukien

Find,” with small certificate. Estimate: $75 - $110

659. 2 reales, 1731/0F. S-M26. KM-35a. 6.8 grams. Full but weakdate, bold oM, nearly full crown and cross, toned AVF. Estimate:$60 - $90

660. Lot of two 1 reales of Philip II, assayer O. S-M11. KM-26.3.5 and 3.2 grams. One with oM to left and O to right (crude VFwith nice cross and shield) and one with O to left and oM to right(nice AVF, richly toned). Estimate: $110 - $165

661. ½ real, Philip III, assayer F-oD. S-M14a. KM-unlisted. 1.6grams. Rare issue with two assayers, F above and to the left of themonogram, oD below (mintmark oM at upper right barely visible),choice full cross, full crown, most of monogram, richly toned VFwith slightly crude edge. Estimate: $175 - $275

662. ½ real, Philip IV, assayer P, partial date. S-M19. KM-22.1.5 grams. Several digits of date partially visible (not 100 percentdecipherable), full oMP, nice full cross, Fine with flat spots.Estimate: $50 - $75

663. ½ real, Charles II, assayer L. S-M21. KM-23. 1.6 grams.Odd shape, full oML, most of monogram, nearly full cross, AVF.Estimate: $50 - $75

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SILVER COBS OF LIMA, PERUShield-type

664. 1 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre (*-I to left, P•Dto right). S-L4. KM-7. 3.2 grams. Nice VF with full inner details,king’s name in legend, full crown, spots of encrustation. Estimate:$100 - $150

665. 1 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre (*-I to left, P•Dto right). S-L4. KM-7. 3.0 grams. Beautifully rainbow-toned AVFwith full inner details). Estimate: $100 - $150

666. 1 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre (*-I to left, P•Dto right). S-L4. KM-7. 3.1 grams. Choice full shield and cross andcrown, Fine, but holed near edge. Estimate: $60 - $90

667. 1 real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre (*-I to left). S-L4. KM-7. 3.5 grams. Nice full shield with bold *-I to left but flatto right, full but corroded cross, darkly toned Fine+ Estimate: $100- $150

668. ¼ real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre (P-* flankingcastle). S-L4. KM-2. 0.7 gram. Choice XF with nearly full legends,great inner details, nicely toned, but holed near edge. Estimate:$100 - $150

669. ¼ real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre (P to left ofcastle). S-L4. KM-2. 0.9 gram. Broad flan with much legend, clearinner details despite flatness, otherwise Fine. Estimate: $50 - $75

670. ¼ real, Philip II, assayer Diego de la Torre (*-P flankingcastle, * to right of lion). S-L4. KM-2. 0.7 gram. Richly tonedAXF, some flatness, smallish flan. Estimate: $50 - $75

“Star of Lima” type

671. ½ real, (1659). S-L5. KM-unlisted. 1.5 grams. Distinctive style ofmonogram and crown (both nearly full),choice full cross, toned VF (possiblysalvaged), extremely rare type that wasunknown until just a few years ago.Estimate: $350 - $525

Pillars-and-waves type

672. Lot of three 2 reales of the 1740s, assayer V. S-L22. KM-30A. 6.1, 5.4 and 5.3 grams. Dates only partially visible, twosalvaged (VF details) and one non-salvage (Fine). Estimate: $110- $165

673. 1 real, 1684V. S-L6. KM-20. 2.4 grams. Two bold mintmarks,good full cross and one full pillars, two weak dates, richly tonedVF. Estimate: $50 - $75

674. 1 real, 1689V. S-L8. KM-20. 2.6 grams. Richly toned AVFwith flat spots, decent cross, one full pillar, two bold mintmarks.Estimate: $50 - $75

675. 1 real, 1694M. S-L11. KM-20. 3.3 grams. Large, crudeplanchet with full pillars and cross, lots of legend, three dates andmintmarks, darkly toned. Estimate: $75 - $110

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676. Lot of two 1 reales of Charles II, 1685R and 1686R. S-L7.KM-20. 3.7 and 2.3 grams. The 1685 choice, with full cross andpillars, two dates, three mintmarks and assayers, lightly toned AVF;the 1686 with bold cross and pillars, richly toned AVF with flatperipheries. Estimate: $125 - $185

677. Lot of two 1 reales of Philip V, 1718M and 1720M. S-L20.KM-31. 3.0 and 2.9 grams. Both coins richly toned Fine with fullcrosses, clear dates and mintmarks and assayers, the 1718 withslightly crude edge. Estimate: $80 - $120

678. Lot of two ½R of Charles II: 1695 and date not visible.KM-22. 1.5 and 1.4 grams. The 1695 salvaged (Fine+ with goodcross and monogram and clear date) and the other coin non-salvageAbout Fine with nice full cross and monogram, incomplete date.Estimate: $75 - $110

679. ½ real, 1704. S-L15a. KM-30. 1.3 grams. Full monogramand date, decent cross, About Fine. Estimate: $40 - $60

680. ½ real, 1714/3. S-L20. KM-30. 1.4 grams. Full monogram,bold date with clear 4/3 (scarce), most of cross, Fine with weakspots. Estimate: $40 - $60

681. ½ real, 1718, holed. S-L20. KM-30. 1.7 grams. Bold fulldate, nearly full monogram and cross, Fine with dark toning increvices. Estimate: $40 - $60

682. ½ real, 1735(N). S-L21. KM-30a. 1.2 grams. Salvaged (netFine details), bold date, most of cross, toned. Estimate: $40 - $60

683. ½ real, 1737N. S-L21. KM-30a. 1.6 grams. Full date andmonogram with L to left and N to right, nearly full cross with crudeplanchet flaw, attractively toned Fine. Estimate: $40 - $60

684. ½ real, 1737N, overweight. S-L21. KM-30a. 2.1 grams. Bold7 of date, most of monogram and cross, crude Fine, overweight.Estimate: $30 - $45

685. ½ real, 1738N. S-L21. KM-30a. 1.3 grams. Nice but off-centerstrike with nearly full cross, full monogram with bold N and date,attractively toned VF. Estimate: $40 - $60

686. ½ real, 1745V. S-L22. KM-30a. 1.8 grams. Clear date belowand bold V to right of full but flat monogram, nearly full cross withsecond date below, toned About Fine. Estimate: $40 - $60

687. ½ real, 1746(V). S-L22. KM-30a. 1.2 grams. Full cross andmonogram and date, deeply toned Fine. Estimate: $40 - $60

688. Lot of five ½R of Philip V, various dates (where visible).KM-30a. 1.2 to 1.8 grams each. Mostly good crosses andmonograms, About Fine to VF+, only one salvaged. Estimate: $100- $150

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SILVER COBS OF POTOSI, BOLIVIA

692. 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (4th period). S-P12. KM-5.1.27.2 grams. Odd shape, bold assayer, good full shield and cross,nicely toned VF. Estimate: $250 - $375

693. 8 reales, Philip II, assayer RL. S-P13. KM-5.1. 26.5 grams.Bold full shield and cross, full assayer, oddly whitish (no toning).Estimate: $75 - $110

695. 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer •P, denomination as “oIIII”,quadrants of cross transposed. S-P23. 25.8 grams. Good fullshield and cross with orange sediment in crevices, full P•P anddenomination o-IIII (unique error), VF. From the ca.-1629

“Panama hoard.” Estimate: $200 - $300

694. 8 reales, 16ZIII (1623), assayer T. S-P22a. KM-19. 26.9grams. Clear ZIII of date in legend (very rare), full cross andshield, full P+T and denomination oVIII, bold king’s ordinalIIII in legend, non-toned Fine. Estimate: $900 - $1,350

Shield-type

689. 8 reales, Philip II, assayer B (3rd period). S-P10. KM-5.1.26.3 grams. Beautiful full shield, full but slightly doubled cross,much legend, lightly toned AVF. Estimate: $150 - $225

690. 8 reales, Philip II, assayer A. S-P11. KM-5.1. 26.4 grams.Bold full shield and cross, clear assayer and denomination, muchlegend, VF. Estimate: $200 - $300

691. 8 reales, Philip II, assayer A. S-P11. KM-5.1. 26.3 grams.Darkly toned AVF with full shield and cross, bold P-A anddenomination. Estimate: $150 - $225

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696. 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (early 1630s). S-P26. KM-19a. 27.5 grams. Good full shield and cross for the era, full P-T,AVF with flat spots. Estimate: $150 - $225

697. 8 reales, 1636TR. S-P27. KM-19a. 27.1 grams. Clear bottomsof 36 of date (rare), weak but certain assayer, bold denomination•8•, otherwise crude and doubled, toned About Fine with flat spots.Estimate: $150 - $225

698. 4 reales, Philip III, assayer R (curved leg). S-P15. KM-9.13.3 grams. Broad planchet with good full shield and cross, weakassayer, non-toned VF. Estimate: $120 - $180

699. 4 reales, Philip III, assayer Q. S-P17. KM-9. 13.6 grams.Excellent full shield, full but slightly doubled cross, bold assayer,silvery XF (high grade). Estimate: $125 - $185

700. 4 reales, 16ZIII (1623), assayer T, quadrants of crosstransposed. S-P22a. KM-unlisted. 13.4 grams. Clear III of date(very rare, especially on this denomination), choice full shieldand cross, richly toned VF, with large hole near edge at end ofcross. Estimate: $600 - $900

701. 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer T (mid- to late 1620s). KM-17a.12.9 grams. Choice but off-center shield, very off-center cross, highgrade (XF), with orange sediment on fields, full P-T, parts of edgecrude. From the ca.-1629 “Panama hoard,” with pamphlet that

describes it as the “Porto Bello hoard.” Estimate: $150 - $225

702. 4 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible (mid- to late 1620s).KM-17a. 13.3 grams. Odd shape, uneven thickness, nice full cross,good but incomplete shield, nicely toned AVF with hole near edgeat top of cross. Estimate: $60 - $90

703. 2 reales, Philip III, assayer Q/C. S-P17. KM-8. 6.6 grams.Full P-Q with clear Q/C (scarce), full but weak shield, off-centercross, Fine. Estimate: $125 - $185

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704. Lot of two cobs of Philip IV: one 2 reales assayer T andone 1 real assayer O. 6.8 and 3.4 grams. The 2 reales with verybold denomination “Z,” clear P-T, full but crude cross, AVF withencrustation; the 1 real with nice full cross, P-O to right, Fine.Estimate: $100 - $150

705. 1 real, Philip II, assayer A. S-P11. KM-2.2. 3.1 grams. Cutecoin with full and very well-detailed shield and cross, particularlynice borders of dots, AVF. Estimate: $60 - $90

706. Lot of two 1 reales of Philip II: assayer A/B; and assayernot visible (4th-period B?). KM-2.2. 4.4 and 3.1 grams. The A/Bvery clear and with good cross and legend but abraded; the othercoin crude but with most of cross and shield; both Fine. Estimate:$100 - $150

707. 1 real, (16)25P, upper half of shield transposed. S-P23.KM-unlisted. 3.3 grams. Extremely rare and possibly unique withfull 5 of date and most of the 2 (the 1625 date unconfirmed in anydenomination), bold cross, nearly full shield, expectedly crude butbold, toned Fine. Estimate: $200 - $300

708. 1 real, assayer O with no dot (1650-1). S-P35. KM-12b. 2.7grams. Full cross, off-center shield with full P-O to left, rare (butnot unique) without the dot in center, toned AVF. Estimate: $50 -$75

709. 1 real, (16)51E. S-P36. KM-12b. 2.5 grams. Odd shape (thinand broad), with incomplete but beautifully detailed shield andcross, full 51 of date (rare), most of crown, E to right, attractivelytoned VF with flat spots. Estimate: $100 - $150

710. Lot of three 1 reales, Philip IV, with partial dates (late1620s-1630s). KM-12a. 3.3, 3.1 and 2.4 grams. Generally goodcrosses and shields, albeit typically crude, F-VF, two of them toned.Estimate: $90 - $135

711. ½ real, Philip II, assayer M, Plate Coin #37 in Sellschopp.S-P2. KM-1.2. 1.4 grams. Broad, thin flan with weak centers, boldP to left and M below monogram, nearly full legend and crown,crudely toned Fine, scarce assayer, desirable pedigree. From the

Sellschopp collection, photographed in his 1971 book Acuñacionesde las cecas de Lima, La Plata y Potosí. Estimate: $100 - $150

712. ½ real, Philip III, assayer Q. S-P17. KM-6.1. 1.5 grams. Pto left and Q to right of full monogram below full crown, full butslightly crude cross, Fine with toned fields. Estimate: $50 - $75

713. Lot of two ½ reales of Philip III: assayer M (Plate Coin#386 in Sellschopp) and no assayer. 2.0 and 1.0 grams. The scarceM specimen with bold assayer to left of full monogram (nomintmark) is choice, richly toned VF with great full cross; the othercoin is crude from salvage, broad but thin, VG details. Assayer-M

specimen pedigreed to the Sellschopp collection, photographed in

his 1971 book Acuñaciones de las cecas de Lima, La Plata y Potosí.Estimate: $100 - $150

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714. ¼ real, Philip IV (ca. 1630). KM-unlisted. 0.6 gram. Veryrare issue with castle style that began around 1630, thereby makingthis officially the last cob ¼ real issue of the mint, the castle on thisspecimen very full and clear, the lion on the other side corrodedbut distinctively small, salvaged VF (net). Estimate: $50 - $75

1652 transitionals

715. Lot of two 1 reales of different Types. S-P37. 3.3 and 2.2grams. One coin a McLean Type II (corroded and whitish fromsalvage, details clear but off-center), the other McLean Type VI(oversized flan cut down and rounded, off-center strike, crudeencrustation but good details), both more or less scarce. Estimate:$100 - $150

Pillars-and-waves type

716. 8 reales, 1665E, with “Golden Fleece” countermark ofBrabant, Spanish Netherlands (1652-1672). S-P37a. KM-21.26.7 grams. Very large flan with full cross, full but mostly flat pillars-and-waves, two choice crowns, but best feature is the 100 percentfull and clear countermark (AU details), which is scarce, the restof the coin toned Fine. Pedigreed to the Morris Geiger collection

and accompanied by the January, 2002, issue of NI Bulletin(Numismatics International) which features an article by Herman

Blanton about this countermark. Estimate: $300 - $450

717. 8 reales, 1669E. S-P37b. KM-26. 25.5 grams. Pillars sidecuriously off-center so much that you can see how the area past thelegend ends (surprisingly non-circular), which also enables you tosee a bold date in the legend that inexplicably appears as simply“66,” the rest of coin decent, with bold E to right and 669 datebelow full cross, bold waves, Fine with patchy toning, minor edge-split. Estimate: $250 - $375

718. 8 reales, 1691VR, encapsulated NGC VF-30. S-P40. KM-26. Choice strike with full pillars-and-waves, full but slightly off-center cross, two dates, three mintmarks, beautifully toned.Estimate: $600 - $900

719. 8 reales, 1701F, posthumous Charles II. S-P43. KM-26.26.7 grams. Solid, chunky coin with full cross and pillars, bolddenomination, clear date and assayer, VF with flat spots, whitishcolor, scarce. Estimate: $250 - $375

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720. 8 reales, 1701Y, posthumous Charles II. S-P43. KM-26.27.0 grams. Choice bold date above very bold waves, nice fullcross, toned VF with crude hole near edge. Estimate: $200 - $300

721. 8 reales, 1723Y. S-P43a. KM-31. 25.7 grams. Rare date (clearbetween pillars), typically very crude planchet (uneven thickness),two assayers, Fine with extensive flatness and patchy toning.Estimate: $200 - $300

722. 8 reales, 1753C/q, encapsulated NGC VF-30. S-P53. KM-40. Choice round coin (typically thick and chunky) with bold fullcross, full pillars-and-waves, two assayers (one full, with clear over-assayer), two dates, three assayers, king’s ordinal VI in legend,exceptional quality for the type. Estimate: $400 - $600

723. 8 reales, 1763/2V-Y. S-P57. KM-unlisted. 26.9 grams.Roundish, chunky flan with bold full cross and pillars, bold datewith clear 3/2 overdate (unique and unlisted, first we have everheard of), full assayer Y, lightly toned AVF. Estimate: $150 - $225

724. 8 reales, 1764V-(Y), with loop for pendant soldered to top.S-P57. KM-45. 27.2 grams. Bold date and denomination betweenfull pillars, good full cross, Fine with flat peripheries, ready to wearbut also decent for a collection if you have the mount professionallyremoved. Estimate: $125 - $185

725. 8 reales, 1770(V)-Y. S-P57. KM-45. 26.1 grams. This poorcoin! The denomination and date are bold and speak to itsauthenticity, but the rest of the coin shows unexplained damage(filing, hammering, bending, etc.), otherwise Fine and nicely toned.Estimate: $100 - $150

726. 8 reales, 1771V-(Y). S-P57. KM-45. 26.5 grams. Bold cross,two full assayers (both V) and bold denomination, typically crudebut nicely toned Fine+. Estimate: $125 - $185

727. 2 reales, 1658E. S-P37a. KM-16. 8.6 grams. Choice cross,one full pillar, VF with flat spots and patchy toning, overweightflan. Estimate: $100 - $150

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728. 2 reales, 1664E. S-P37a. KM-16. 6.3 grams. Broad flan with full 1664 date in legend, full pillars-and-waves and cross, Fine withpatchy toning and flat spots. Estimate: $175 - $275

729. 2 reales, 1676E, large 6 in date. S-P37b. KM-24. 4.6 grams. Bold full pillars with curious (4R-sized?) 6 in date, one nice castleand bold assayer on cross side, AXF with significant flat area at edge, spot of verdigris, low weight as made. Estimate: $75 - $110

730. 2 reales, 1729M. S-P44. KM-29a. 7.1 grams. Broad flan with good full cross and pillars, two dates and assayers, three mintmarks,a bit worn (Fine) but with contrasting toning on fields. Estimate: $100 - $150

731. 2 reales, 1749q. S-P50a. KM-38. 6.4 grams. Squarish flan with nice full cross, good pillars, two dates and mintmarks, Fine withgood contrast. Estimate: $100 - $150

732. 2 reales, 1753C/q. S-P53. KM-38. 6.8 grams. Rare over-assayer (clearest to right of cross, but bits of it visible in other two placesas well), nearly full pillars, typically crude and chunky, non-toned Fine. Estimate: $100 - $150

733. 2 reales, 1762(V-Y), cut into pomegranate shape. S-P57. KM-43. 5.4 grams. Curious (but not mint-made) shape with hole at topand obviously worn a lot over the centuries (VG+), bold date and denomination. Estimate: $75 - $110

734. 2 reales, 1767(V-Y). S-P57. KM-43. 5.4 grams. Especially bold denomination, nearly full cross with C of king’s name, nicely tonedVF+ but typically crude. Estimate: $100 - $150

735. 2 reales, 1772(V)-Y. S-P57. KM-43. 6.4 grams. Fascinating shape (looks like an “onion” bottle), with lots of detail for the era (fullcross, bold denomination), and beautifully rainbow toned, VF for wear. Estimate: $75 - $110

736. 1 real, 1653E, •PH• above pillars. S-P37a. KM-13. 2.9 grams. Excellent detail (full cross and pillars), two dates and assayers,three mintmarks, nicely toned Fine. Estimate: $60 - $90

737. 1 real, 1656E. S-P37a. KM-13. 3.9 grams. Nearly full cross,bold king’s ordinal IIII, two pillars-side dates, Fine with muchflatness, toned in crevices. Estimate: $40 - $60

738. 1 real, 1673E. S-P37b. KM-23. 2.7 grams. Curiously off-center cross with significant area beyond crown, nice full pillarswith full 1673 date in legend, richly toned Fine+. Estimate: $50 -$75

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739. 1 real, 1681V. S-P39. KM-23. 3.2 grams. Off-center cross with area beyond legend like on the last lot, good pillars-and-waves,nicely toned Fine+. Estimate: $50 - $75

740. 1 real, 1691VR, with El Salvador countermark (Type V, 1869). S-P40. KM-23. 2.1 grams. Very low grade (Good or less, typicalof coins with this countermark) but with clear date and richly toned, the countermark itself crudely doubled. Estimate: $50 - $75

741. 1 real, 1696VR. S-P40. KM-23. 2.9 grams. Choice full pillars side with bold date and two assayers, Fine for wear, but cross sidenearly flat (Fair), with spots of verdigris, effectively a one-sided coin. Estimate: $50 - $75

745. 1 real, 1733YA. S-P45. KM-28a. 2.9 grams. Full pillars, bold date and assayer (scarce), crude and off-center cross, toned Fine.Estimate: $50 - $75

746. 1 real, 1756q, choice but holed. S-P54. KM-37. 2.3 grams. Very bold strike with choice full cross and full date, curiously rectangularflan (possibly trimmed), holed at top near edge, richly toned Fine+. Estimate: $50 - $75

747. 1 real, 1771/0V-(Y). S-P57. KM-42. 3.1 grams. Clear overdate (scarce) on pillars side, bold but incomplete cross, typically crudeVF. Estimate: $60 - $90

742. 1 real, 1697CH. S-P41. KM-23. 3.4 grams. Choice full cross and pillars, bold full CH monogram (rare and highly sought one-yearassayer), toned AVF with flat spots and crude hole at edge. Estimate: $75 - $110

743. 1 real, 1700F. S-P42. KM-23. 3.7 grams. Good cross and pillars, crude edge, nicely toned AVF, two partial dates and clear F(scarce). Estimate: $50 - $75

744. 1 real, 1732YA. S-P45. KM-28a. 2.8 grams. Nice full pillars and cross, weak but certain date, one full assayer (scarce) and partsof two others, nicely toned Fine+. Estimate: $50 - $75

748. Lot of three 1 reales of different kings (1658E, 1694VR,1727Y). 3.6, 2.5 and 1.7 grams. The 1658 with clear date, nearlyfull cross, crudely toned AVF with much flatness; the 1694 smallbut with full pillars side (VF), flat cross side (Fair), toned; and the1727 with two dates but otherwise crude, lightly toned Fine.Estimate: $75 - $110

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749. ½ real, 1657. S-P37a. KM-B12. 1.4 grams. Full date in legend (rare), nice monogram but flat below, nice borders of dots, tonedAVF with flat spots. Estimate: $75 - $110

750. ½ real, 1663. S-P37a. KM-B12. 1.2 grams. Full 663 date (rare) below nearly full monogram, off-center cross, deeply toned VFwith flat peripheries, possibly salvaged. Estimate: $35 - $50

751. ½ real, 1673. S-P37b. KM-22. 1.3 grams. Good full monogram and cross, salvaged VF. Estimate: $35 - $50

752. ½ real, 1674. S-P37b. KM-22. 1.2 grams. Odd shape, bold 74 of date below most of monogram, most of cross with POT(OSI) inlegend, darkly toned Fine (possibly salvaged). Estimate: $35 - $50

753. ½ real, 1675/4. S-P37b. KM-unlisted. 0.8 gram. Full 675 date with clear 5/4 (rare, unlisted overdate) below about half of off-center monogram with (CARO)LVS II in legend, choice full cross, thin Fine with toning in crevices. Estimate: $40 - $60

754. ½ real, 1675. S-P37b. KM-22. 0.8 gram. Dark (salvaged) Fine with full 675 date below nearly full monogram, incomplete cross, alittle wrinkled. Estimate: $35 - $50

755. ½ real, 1676. S-P37b. KM-22. 0.9 gram. Bold 67 and weak final 6 of date, full monogram, nearly full cross, lightly corroded(salvaged) AVF. Estimate: $35 - $50

756. ½ real, 1678. KM-22. 1.4 grams. Choice full cross, bold 678 date (which is rare), below nearly full monogram, nicely toned AVF.Estimate: $50 - $75

757. ½ real, 1687. S-P40. KM-22. 1.6 grams. Bold monogram and 87 of date, good full cross, big flan with sharp point, salvaged VF.Estimate: $35 - $50

758. Lot of two ½ reales of Charles II: 1690 and 1691?. S-P40. KM-22. 2.1 and 1.8 grams. The 1690 with full date, most of monogramand cross, lightly toned Fine with flat spots; the other coin with choice full monogram but weak (uncertain) date, choice cross, toned VFbut crudely holed. Estimate: $60 - $90

759. ½ real, 1692. S-P40. KM-22. 2.0 grams. Big, round flan with full monogram and cross, two bold 92 dates (one below monogramand the other in the cross-side legend), Fine+ with sediment on fields and flat peripheries, scarce date. Estimate: $50 - $75

760. ½ real, 1696. S-P40. KM-22. 2.3 grams. Choice bold monogram, good cross on an elongated planchet, AVF with contrastingtoning. Estimate: $35 - $50

761. ½ real, 1697. KM-22. 1.6 grams. Full cross and date, nearly full monogram, VF with part of edge crude. Estimate: $40 - $60

762. ½ real, 1729. S-P44. KM-27a. 1.3 grams. Cute onion-shaped flan with bold 9 of date, nearly full cross and monogram, crude strikeand toning, technically AVF. Estimate: $35 - $50

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763. ½ real, 1731. S-P45. KM-27a. 1.2 grams. Very choice full monogram with bold 73 of date below, also choice full cross, toned VF,crude edge (as made). Estimate: $50 - $75

764. ½ real, 1733. KM-27a. 1.6 grams. Nearly full cross and monogram with clear date, Fine with flat spots. Estimate: $35 - $50

765. ½ real, 1736. S-P46. KM-27a. 1.2 grams. Full and bold date, good cross, monogram flat, otherwise toned AVF. Estimate: $35 -$50

766. Lot of two ½ reales of Philip V: 1734/4 and 1737. S-P46. KM-27a. 1.7 and 1.2 grams. The 1734 with bold 44 (new 4 punchedover offset old 4), off-center strike, non-toned AVF with much flatness; the 1737 with good monogram and cross and date, lightly tonedAVF. Estimate: $60 - $90

767. ½ real, 1749. S-P50a. KM-36. 1.5 grams. Bold D ofmonogram, clear date, most of cross, typically crude flan, tonedAVF with flat spots. Estimate: $35 - $50

768. ½ real, 1753. KM-36. 1.3 grams. Bold 53 of date (scarce),good cross, bold D of monogram, Fine with hole near edge.Estimate: $40 - $60

769. ½ real, 1758. S-P54. KM-36. 1.7 grams. Bold 58 date (scarce),most of cross, monogram flat, otherwise Fine, toned. Estimate:$35 - $50

SILVER (and copper) COBS FROM OTHER MINTS

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Ferdinand-Isabel

770. Copper 4 maravedís, struck in Seville, Spain. CT-638. Cay-2513. 7.9 grams. Rare early issue struck in Spain specifically foruse in the New World, with S’s flanking an anchor-shaped crownedF on obverse and crowned Y (for Ysabel) and crowned F (forFerdinand) on reverse, Gothic legends, dark-toned About Fine.Estimate: $300 - $450

771. Copper 4 maravedís, struck in Seville, Spain. CT-638. Cay-2513. 5.2 grams. Rare, as above but with bolder legends and highergrade (AVF) but with pitting and edge-split. Estimate: $200 - $300

772. Copper 2 maravedís, struck in Burgos, Spain. CT-533. Cay-2446. 3.0 grams. Rare, as above but smaller denomination anddifferent mint (oBo flanking the F), somewhat encrusted Fine withgood legends, edge-split. Estimate: $150 - $225

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Charles-Joanna

773. Copper 4 maravedís, mintmark S-P, assayer F to left,denomination oIIII to right. S-SD1. KM-46. 3.2 grams. Darklytoned About Fine with bold F and P, full crowned pillars, fullIOHANA in legend, much flatness. From a hoard found in Jamaica

in 1973, with small Sedwick certificate. Estimate: $35 - $50

774. Copper 4 maravedís, mintmark S-P, assayer oF to left,denomination oIIII to right. S-SD1. KM-46. 3.3 grams. Full innerdetails, dark-toned Fine with flatness. From a hoard found in

Jamaica in 1973, with small Sedwick certificate. Estimate: $35 -$50

775. Study collection of nine different copper 4 maravedís, allwith mintmark S-P, assayer F or oF, denomination oIIII or 4,with rare and useful book on the topic. S-SD1. 2.2 to 4.0 gramseach. Average grade of Fine, a couple with splits, but all attributableby Estrella number, none with countermarks, a great way (especiallywith the book) to start a collection in this fascinating series thatwill become scarcer as the famous Jamaican hoard of 1973 continuesto dwindle. Accompanied by the book Monedas Dominicanas (1979)

by Estrella. Estimate: $400 - $600

776. Lot of two copper 4 maravedís, mintmark S-P, assayer Fto left, denomination oIIII. S-SD1. KM-46. 4.2 and 2.8 grams.One large and thin and encrusted, the other small and thick andworn (also dark), both with attributable details. Both from a hoard

found in Jamaica in 1973, with small Sedwick certificate. Estimate:$50 - $75

777. Copper 4 maravedís, mintmark S-P, assayer oF to left,denomination oIIII to right, with key countermark on obverse(2 maravedís, 1577). S-SD1. KM-46. 2.8 grams. Full keycountermark on obverse (scarce, applied in Santo Domingo todenote a devaluation from 4 maravedís to 2 maravedís), full oF,rest of coin weak from pitting, net grade Fine, with edge-split, nicecopper color. Estimate: $75 - $110

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778. Copper 4 maravedís, mintmark S-P, assayer (oF) to left,denomination oIIII to right, with key countermark on reverse(2 maravedís, 1577). S-SD1. KM-46. 4.0 grams. Large, cuppedflan with some good detail despite pitting and wear, the scarce keycountermark fully visible, dark orange Fine with edge-split. From

a hoard found in Jamaica in 1973, with small Sedwick certificate.

Estimate: $100 - $150

779. Copper 4 maravedís, mintmark S-P, assayer F to left,denomination 4 to right, with S countermark on obverse (1/11real, Jamaica, 1581-1582). S-SD1. KM-43. 3.6 grams. Very rarewith full and bold S countermark (which stands for Santiago, theoriginal Spanish name for the island of Jamaica, to which thegovernor brought in coins from Santo Domingo for circulation atthe rate of 1/11 real after he had purchased them for 1/25 real each),also with nearly full legends, lightly pitted Fine, nice color.Estimate: $200 - $300

780. Copper 4 maravedís, mintmark S-P, assayer anddenomination not visible, with S countermark on obverse (1/11real, Jamaica, 1581-1582) and anchor countermark on reverse(1/7 real, Jamaica, 1611-1616). S-SD1. 2.4 grams. Very rare withbold S countermark (as above but smaller) AND full anchorcountermark, but rest of coin corroded and nearly devoid of readabledetails. From a hoard found in Jamaica in 1973, with small Sedwick

certificate. Estimate: $150 - $225

781. Copper 4 maravedís, mintmark S-P, assayer oF to left,denomination oIIII to right, with key (2 maravedís, 1577) andanchor (1/7 real, Jamaica, 1611-1616) countermarks on obverse.S-SD1. KM-46. 3.6 grams. Scarce with full key overstruck bypartial anchor, bold oF and P, some legend, dark Fine with edge-split. From a hoard found in Jamaica in 1973, with small Sedwick

certificate. Estimate: $75 - $110

782. Copper 4 maravedís, mintmark S-P, assayer oF to left,denomination to right not visible, key (2 maravedís, 1577) andanchor (1/7 real, Jamaica, 1611-1616) countermarks on reverse.S-SD1. 3.6 grams. Scarce with full key overstruck by top of anchor,bold P to right of full pillars, dark and slightly cupped Fine withsome green encrustation, edge-split. Estimate: $75 - $110

783. Copper 4 maravedís, mintmark S-P, assayer anddenomination not visible, with key (2 maravedís, 1577) andanchor (1/7 real, Jamaica, 1611-1616) countermarks on reverse.S-SD1. 3.4 grams. Scarce with full (but encrusted) key overstruckby top of partial anchor whose flukes warped the coin, bold S,much legend (early Gothic style), Fine or so but mostly encrustedwith heavy green patina. From a hoard found in Jamaica in 1973,

with small Sedwick certificate. Estimate: $75 - $110

784. Copper 4 maravedís, mintmark S-P, assayer F to left,denomination 4 to right, with anchor countermark (1/7 real,Jamaica, 1611-1616) on reverse. S-SD1. KM-43. 2.6 grams. Nicespecimen with full anchor countermark and full inner details, somelegend, lightly pitted Fine, nice copper color, edge-split. From a

hoard found in Jamaica in 1973, with small Sedwick certificate.

Estimate: $100 - $150

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785. Copper 4 maravedís, mintmark S-P, assayer to left (notvisible), denomination IIII to right, with anchor countermark(1/7 real, Jamaica, 1611-1616) on obverse. S-SD1. KM-46. 2.6grams. Choice full anchor, good full pillars, only About Fine butwith light sediment in crevices highlighting the details. From a

hoard found in Jamaica in 1973, with small Sedwick certificate.

Estimate: $100 - $150

786. Copper 4 maravedís, mintmark S-P, assayer oF to left,denomination oIIII to right, with anchor countermark (1/7 real,Jamaica, 1611-1616) on reverse. S-SD1. KM-46. 3.8 grams. Clearpartial countermark, nice inner details (especially clear mintmarkand pillars), Fine+ with part of edge crude (as made), nice coppercolor. Estimate: $75 - $110

787. Copper 4 maravedís, mintmark not visible, assayer F toleft, denomination to right not visible, with anchor countermark(1/7 real, Jamaica, 1611-1616) on obverse. S-SD1. 3.2 grams.Nearly full countermark on large patch of green encrustation, boldlegends (early Gothic style), About Fine. From a hoard found in

Jamaica in 1973, with small Sedwick certificate. Estimate: $75 -$110

Panama City, Panama

Colombia

Shield-type

789. Bogotá, 8 reales, (1)627, assayer not visible, mintmarkNR to left, quadrants of cross transposed. KM-3.3. 26.6grams. Very rare first date of regular production, the 627 fulland clear, nice full shield and crown with clear NR mintmark toleft above flat spot where assayer should be, denomination VIII(vertically) to right, full but doubled cross, big thick planchet,AVF but lightly pitted in places. Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500

788. 4 reales, Philip II, assayer oB to left not visible, withdenomination as “III”. S-AP4. KM-unlisted. 3.3 grams.Extremely rare issue, one of only about 50 specimens of anydenomination known from this mint, but especially raredenomination and rarer still with error denomination, which isboldly visible below the all-important and equally bold APmintmark to the right of the full shield below nearly full crown.The cross on the other side is full, too, but double-struck, withsome bold legend. Grade is only Fine, with some flatness(particularly where the oB assayer would appear to the left ofthe shield), but unlike most Panama cobs, this one is non-salvageand very solid, also quite round and thick. Plate Coin #4R.5B in

Jorge Proctor’s book The Forgotten Mint of Colonial Panama(2005), the one-and-only reference work on this rare and exciting

issue. Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

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Guatemala City, Guatemala

795. 8 reales, (17)34 or 44(J), with Guatemala Type IIcountermark (1839). S-G1. KM-6. 26.4 grams. Choice Fine withnice details and attractive toning, bold 4 of date, but rest of date offthe flan, full countermark on globes, two full crowns, holed twicenear edges. Estimate: $100 - $150

Spain

796. Seville, 8 reales, Philip II, assayer C. CT-236. Cay-3947.26.8 grams. Thick flan with choice full shield and cross, most ofcrown, bold denomination oVIII to right, clear assayer C (scarce)at about 4 o’clock outside tressure, richly toned VF. Estimate: $150- $225

797. Seville?, 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. 27.3 grams.Crude planchet as usual, with most of shield, off-center cross, boldking’s ordinal IIII in legend, toned Fine. Estimate: $60 - $90

790. Cartagena, 8 reales, (16)3(0)E, mintmark RN to left. S-C3. KM-3.4. 27.3 grams. Choice, high-grade specimen (lustrousAU) with incredibly bold and well-detailed full shield and cross,also full RNE (which appears to be punched over NER) to leftand VIII to right, clear 3 of date but rest determined from style,which against the last lot shows the typical contrast in qualitybetween the two mints, the smaller and somewhat temporaryCartagena mint producing much better coins, rare. Estimate:$2,000 - $3,000

Pillars-and-waves type

791. Bogotá, ½ real, (1)662. S-B7. KM-8. 1.8 grams. Good fullcross with bold full 2 of date preceded by two clear 6’s, themonogram side messier, Fine with filed edges, rare. Estimate:$125 - $185

792. Bogotá, ¼ real, Philip IV, (1651). S-B7. KM-A7. 0.9 gram.Very rare denomination, its date attributable by style of lion andcastle, choice AVF specimen with nice full castle, good but slightlyoff-center lion, attractively toned. Estimate: $400 - $600

793. Bogotá, ¼ real, Philip IV, (1652). S-B7. KM-A7. 1.0 gram.Very rare denomination (as above), with full castle, off-center lion,lightly toned and slightly grainy Fine. Estimate: $400 - $600

794. Bogotá, ¼ real, Philip IV, (1652). S-B7. KM-A7. 0.8 gram.Same as above (very rare), but the castle off-center too and lowergrade (About Fine with flatness). Estimate: $300 - $450

798. Seville?, 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer not visible. 26.8 grams.Slightly more regular planchet than usual but crude strike, still withmost of shield and cross, and decent grade (AVF) where it isn’tflat, curiously with two small, circular, unidentified countermarks(one on each side) consisting of rays around a central figure.Estimate: $60 - $90

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799. Seville, 8 reales, Charles II, assayer S (1680). CT-425. Cay-7585. 25.7 grams. Typically very crude strike and planchet (withnatural bubble-hole as made), but with certain assayer S (rare) toleft of shield, one nice lion in full cross, toned Fine or so. Estimate:$90 - $135

800. Lot of one 8 reales and one 4 reales, probably Seville, PhilipIV. 22.6 and 12.8 grams. Both rather crude, VG-AVF but with flatareas, some toning, possible assayer R on the 8 reales. Estimate:$90 - $135

801. Seville, 4 reales, Philip II, assayer B. CT-Type 270. Cay-Type 61. 13.4 grams. Uneven thickness, full crown and shield withfaint B to left, good cross with especially nice lions, toned AVFwith two small edge-splits. Estimate: $75 - $110

802. Toledo, 2 reales, Philip III, assayer C, OMNIVM variety.CT-Type 128. Cay-Type 58. 6.7 grams. Full shield with clear C toleft, bold denomination II to right, full but doubled cross with O ofOMNIVM in legend (Philip II’s modest way of saying he was kingof the whole world), lightly toned and slightly grainy Fine.Estimate: $50 - $75

803. Segovia, 1 real, Philip II, assayer oD to right. CT-651. Cay-3507. 3.3 grams. Very broad flan with much legend (bold PHILIP),full crown, especially nice shield and wonderful full cross, assayeroD to right (not to be confused with Diego de la Torre of Lima,Peru), richly toned AVF. Estimate: $100 - $150

804. Seville, ½ real, Philip IV, assayer D (1627). CT-1213. Cay-5611. 1.6 grams. Choice full monogram with bold •D• to left and•S• to right, nearly full crown, good but off-center cross, attractivelytoned AVF. Estimate: $40 - $60

805. Lot of four copper 4 maravedís, various mints, Philip IIIand IV, all with mid-1600s countermarks. CT-Type 399. 3.0 to5.7 grams each. These coins are fascinating and under-studied. Inthis lot alone you see no fewer than a dozen different countermarks(in the form of dates or denominations and mintmarks) from variousmonetary reforms in the mid-1600s. Average grade here is Fine,and one is thin from salvage, but most of the countermarks areclear. One with clear 1655 countermark found on Chesil Beach

near Abbotsbury, England. Estimate: $100 - $150Please send your bids to ourspecial email bidding address:

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WORLD SILVER COINS

Bolivia

Colonial bust-type

806. Potosí, 4 reales, Charles III, 1778PR. CT-1182. KM-54.12.8 grams. Richly toned Fine with some weak areas, nice aspect.Estimate: $80 - $120

807. Lot of two Potosí ¼ reales of Charles IV: 1799 and 179?.CT-1415. KM-82. 0.9 and 0.7 gram. Both lightly toned AVF withnice detail, last digit of date too weak to read on one of them.Estimate: $75 - $110

Republic

808. Potosí, 8 soles, 1845-R. KM-103. 26.8 grams. Lustrous AU,starting to tone beautifully. Estimate: $150 - $225

Central American Republic

809. Guatemala, 8 reales, 1835M. KM-4. 26.9 grams. Near AU(almost full leaves), choice toning, just a few very minor rim-bumps.Estimate: $400 - $600

Colombia

810. Lot of two Bogotá ¼ reales of Ferdinand VI, no mintmarkor assayer. CT-unlisted. KM-unlisted. 0.9 and 0.8 gram. Scarcetype that generally does not appear in references but is attributedby Restrepo to this mint in his book Monedas de Colombia 1619-

2006 by logically matching the castle and lion die-punches to 8reales of the period (as is done for cob ¼ reales). Both coins showclear details on both sides, toned, Fine to VF. Estimate: $75 - $110

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811. Study collection of Spanish bust 2 reales with latticecountermarks (1841), eleven different examples, with rare bookon the topic. 5.3 to 5.7 grams each. The lattice countermark ofCuba was applied to Spanish coins that had been brought to Cubaby merchants in the early 1800s, when the fall of other colonialareas to independence resulted in severe coin shortages in Cuba.The problem was that the mainland Spanish coins were of lowervalue, and the merchants were circulating them for much more thantheir value in Spain. To alleviate the problem, all the coins wererecalled and stamped with this mark to denote a lower value. Thesecoins are not rare, but are interesting to study, and we hope thissmall collection and the book that accompanies it will be the startof a new collection for someone. Grades range from holed VG tonice Fine, host-coin dates of 1782-1828, Charles III throughFerdinand VII, mints of Cádiz, Madrid and Seville. (NOTE: Theoften-referenced attribution of these countermarks to Trinidad refersto the province in Cuba, not the island off South America.)Accompanied by the book El Resello de las Pesetas Sevillanas by

the Museo Numismático of the Banco Nacional de Cuba (1987).

Estimate: $500 - $750

Great Britain

813. London, England, “long cross” penny (1247-1272), HenryIII. 1.6 grams. Particularly choice specimen with well-detailedking’s portrait and full cross, whose design extends all the way tothe edge in order to prevent clipping, VF+ with light sediment onfields. With small certificate from Littleton Coin Co. Estimate:$90 - $135

814. London, England, half crown, 1746, with LIMA below bustof George II. SP-3695A. KM-584.3. 14.8 grams. Popular issuemade from silver captured by Commodore Anson on a plunderingSouth Seas voyage in 1740-1744, this specimen choice AXF,beautifully toned. Estimate: $300 - $450

815. London, England, half crown, 1746, with LIMA below bustof George II, with engraved memorial on reverse. SP-3695A.KM-584.3. 14.8 grams. As above but lower grade (toned AVF) andwith inscription on reverse fields that reads “In Memy of Wm F.Damant Died 22d, / Decr 1822 Aged 22,” also with heavy mountmarks on reverse edge as probably worn as a pin. Estimate: $125- $185

816. London, England, sixpence, 1746, with LIMA below bustof George II. SP-3710A. KM-582.3. 2.9 grams. As above but twodenominations lower, toned AVF, no problems. Estimate: $75 -$110

Curaçao

812. Dutch administration (1818), 3 reaal (1/5 cut of a Spanishcolonial bust 8 reales). KM-28. 4.4 grams. Cute pie-shaped cutwith scalloped edge and very deep and bold countermark (XF), thehost coin a nicely toned Fine but without any identifying data,popular as one of the few affordable West Indies “cuts andcountermarks.” Estimate: $250 - $375

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Guatemala

820. Mexico City, lot of four 1 reales of Philip V: 1737MF,1739MF, 1741MF and 1743M. 3.0 to 3.1 grams each. None worsethan Fine and generally well detailed and nicely toned. Estimate:$100 - $150

821. Mexico City, 1 real, Ferdinand VI, 1750/49M. CT-unlisted.KM-unlisted. 3.3 grams. Rare overdate (R3 in Gilboy, 11 to 25pieces known), nicely toned AVF with some old scratches that couldbe adjustment marks. Estimate: $75 - $110

822. Mexico City, ½ real, Philip V, 1746M. 1871 KM-66. 1.7grams. Lustrous XF+, o of mintmark re-punched, die-crack across6 of date that makes it look like an overdate. Estimate: $60 - $90

Colonial bust-type

823. Mexico City, 8 reales, Charles III, 1788FM. CT-942. KM-106.2a. 26.8 grams. Non-toned VF with long, old scratch on neck.Estimate: $100 - $150

817. Guatemala City, 8 reales, Ferdinand VI, 1758J. CT-293.KM-18. 26.9 grams. Richly toned VF+, beautiful strike for thismint, rare and desirable. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Mexico

Colonial pillar-type

818. Mexico City, 8 reales, Charles III, 1760MM, withchopmarks as from circulation in the Orient. CT-884. KM-105.26.9 grams. Lustrous XF, the tiny chopmarks less a distraction somuch as additional artwork on an already beautiful design.Estimate: $200 - $300

819. Mexico City, 8 reales, Charles III, 1770FM/F. CT-unlisted.KM-105. 26.7 grams. Very rare over-assayer (R5 in Gilboy, 1-3known!), XF with some weak areas and part of edge crude.Estimate: $350 - $525

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824. Mexico City, 8 reales, Charles IV, 1793FM, encapsulatedPCI MS-61 Proof Like. CT-686. KM-109. Very flashy, with frostybust (hence the “Proof Like”), no toning, one of the highest-gradespecimens we have ever offered. Estimate: $300 - $450

825. Mexico City, 8 reales, Charles IV, 1799FM. CT-694. KM-109. 26.9 grams. Competent VF with dark toning near rim, slightlyweak bust. Estimate: $100 - $150

826. Mexico City, 1 real, Charles III, 1780FF/M. CT-unlisted.KM-78.2. 3.3 grams. Scarce over-assayer, rainbow-toned VF+, verynice. Estimate: $60 - $90

827. Mexico City, ½ real, Charles IV, 1800FM. CT-1294. KM-72. 1.7 grams. Richly toned and somewhat lustrous XF, no problems.Estimate: $30 - $45

828. Mexico City, ½ real, Charles IV, 1801FM. CT-1295. KM-72. 1.7 grams. Scarce assayer for date, lustrous (cleaned) XF,starting to tone colorfully. Estimate: $50 - $75

War for Independence

829. Oaxaca/SUD, copper 8 reales, 1813, with Moreloscountermark. CT-579. KM-265.4. 27.0 grams. Dark and typicallycrude host (Fine with flatness, last digit of date weak), nearly fullMorelos countermark (VF). Estimate: $50 - $75

Republic

830. “Starter collection” of cap-and-rays ½ reales, 25 differentdates/mints. Each coin is housed in a cardboard “flip” with theprevious owner’s attributions (dates, mints, assayers and varieties)handwritten on the flip, which we have left intact so that the newowner can do the same with his future additions to the collection,each coin here at least VF (most AU or BU), dated from 1825 to1868, mostly Mexico City but some other mints (Culiacán,Guadalajara, Guanajuato and Zacatecas), mostly nicely toned andproblem-free. Estimate: $250 - $375

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Netherlands (United)

831. Campen, “lion” daalder (leeuwendaalder), 1664. DM-862.27.3 grams. Beautifully detailed full lion, some bold legend, veryweak date, lightly toned VF. Estimate: $100 - $150

Peru

Colonial bust-type

834. Lima, 2 reales, Charles IV, 1802IJ. CT-949. KM-95. 6.1grams. Toned Fine, competent for grade. Estimate: $35 - $50

Netherlands West Indies

832. Utrecht, ¼ gulden, 1794. KM-2. 2.6 grams. Attractive 1-real-sized coin with crowned arms, denomination and W (to denoteWest Indies) on obverse, standing figure on reverse above 1794date in exergue, nicely toned AXF. Estimate: $125 - $185

Panama

833. Panama City, 25 centésimos, 1904. KM-4. 12.5 grams. Half-dollar-sized coin with Balboa on obverse and arms on reverse,lustrous AU with subtle rainbow toning, nick in field in front offace. It is interesting to note that over a third of the mintage of thiscoin’s larger cousin, the 50 centésimos, was melted in 1931 to makenew 1 Balboa coins at the San Francisco mint. Estimate: $50 - $75

Philippines (Spanish)

835. Peso, crowned Y•II• countermark (1834-1837) on a Lima,Peru (Republic), 8 reales of 1834. CT-451. KM- 28.6 grams. AVFwith lots of contrast, the countermark standing for Isabel II of Spain.Estimate: $60 - $90

Spain

836. Granada, 2 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, mintmark oGo toright of shield, assayer R and circle on reverse. CT-238. Cay-Type 18. 6.7 grams. Nice full flan with nearly full legends (king’sand queen’s names prominent), choice inner details, toned XF+with evidence of salvage, hairline edge-split. Estimate: $150 - $225

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837. Toledo, 2 reales, Ferdinand-Isabel, mintmark T to left ofshield, assayer M to right of arrows. CT-278. Cay-2787. 6.9grams. Perfectly round and evenly struck, with full legends andinner details, lightly toned VF+ with edge-split. Estimate: $100 -$150

838. Granada, 1 real, Ferdinand-Isabel, mintmark G belowarrows, assayer T-T flanking shield. CT-319. Cay-Type 17. 3.2grams. Choice full Gothic legends and full crown, nice full shield,reverse a little weaker, overall AVF with light toning. Estimate:$60 - $90

839. Seville, 1 real, Ferdinand-Isabel, mintmark S to left and *below arrows. CT-unlisted. Cay-Type 17. 3.2 grams. Full flan withall details including legends, AVF with minor flat spots, patchytoning. Possibly scarce, considering that myriad varieties are listedin the references yet not this one exactly. Estimate: $100 - $150

841. Seville, lot of two 1 reales of Ferdinand-Isabel, differentvarieties. 3.5 and 3.2 grams. Larger one with bold S mintmark toright of arrows, slightly wrinkled and polished AVF with large oldscratch; smaller one a choice and lustrous AU with some old markson shield side and no legends. Estimate: $100 - $150

842. Toledo, lot of two 1 reales of Ferdinand-Isabel, differentvarieties. 3.0 and 2.7 grams. One coin toned and slightly doubled,the other slightly lower grade and non-toned, net grade Fine.Estimate: $100 - $150

840. Seville, lot of two 1 reales of Ferdinand-Isabel, differentvarieties. 3.1 and 1.7 grams. Larger one with full legends, mintmarkS to left of arrows, good shield, Fine with chip in edge; smaller oneseverely clipped, mintmark S above arrows and *’s flanking shield,silvery VF. Estimate: $120 - $180

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843. Segovia, 50 reales cincuentín, Philip IV, 1626, assayer cross-topped A. CT-239. Cay-6584. 170.0 grams. Among the many“trophies” of the long and varied Spanish numismatic series are the massive 50 reales or “cincuentines” (known in their time as“monedas excelentes”), effectively the largest Spanish silver coins ever struck, made in very limited quantities throughout the 1600s.The concept appears to have been initiated (or at least encouraged) by the needs of rich Sevillan merchants who were presentingmassive quantities of silver (presumably from Peru) to the mint all at once. To make such huge coins required the state-of-the-arttechnology of a hydraulic steam-press and special roller dies (cuños de rodillo), invented in Germany in the late 1500s and installedin a special mint in Segovia called the Real Ingenio. Very rare and special in their own time, these 50-reales coins are even morehighly regarded today and can sell in the six-figure range. This 1626 specimen is arguably the most common date by virtue of the factthat it had the highest mintage of 300 pieces (of which fewer than 20 are known to exist today), all made for the Marqués de Licheover the course of three weeks, from July 8 to July 28. This specimen is XF, with several old nicks and bumps and a small flaw in therim, but is nonetheless beautiful, attractively toned, and typically perfectly struck. Estimate: $15,000 - $22,500

844. Barcelona, 2 reales “pistareen,” Charles III Pretender,1712. CT-28. Cay-7984. 4.3 grams. Nice shield side (AVF) butmessy monogram (AVG), still with full and clear date andattractively toned. Estimate: $50 - $75

845. Madrid, 2 reales “pistareen,” Philip V, 1721A. CT-1248.Cay-8720. 5.5 grams. Attractively toned AXF with upper half ofcross weak due to waviness of flan as struck on a roller-press.Estimate: $85 - $125

846. Madrid 2 reales “pistareen,” Philip V, 1721A. CT-1248.Cay-8720. 4.8 grams. Nice AXF, well struck and beautifully toned,but very lightly shaved around edge. Estimate: $65 - $95

Venezuela

847. Caracas, 1 real, 1818BS. KM-C5.1. 2.6 grams. Royalist issueduring the struggle for independence, its design imitative ofPeruvian cobs, this specimen rather choice for the issue (which israre in this denomination), off-center VF+, nicely toned. Estimate:$500 - $750

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ARTIFACTS FROM SHIPWRECKSUnidentified Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD)trading junk wreck off Sumatra, Indonesia

848. Chinese (Burmese)earthenware green-glaze jarlet. 54.1grams, about 2½” tall and 1-3/8" indiameter. Very cute little vase withbulbous bottom, narrow neck andflared top, the top two-thirds withlustrous dark-green glaze but thebottom exposed white clay, encrustedwith brown and tan sediment, fullyintact except for chips in rim under theglaze (not damaged). With Robert

Marx photo-certificate. Estimate: $60- $90

Unidentified Song Dynasty wreck (late 1200s)sunk off Tinghai Lianjiang, Fujian province,China

852. Chinese stoneware Temmoku black glaze bowl. 157 grams,about 3-7/8" in diameter and 1-5/8" tall. From the Dongzhang/Minhou kiln in Fujian province (China), this small tea bowl wasone of many being exported to Japan during the Song/Yuan Dynasty,many of which were lost on this unidentified shipwreck. Anattractive old artifact, fully intact, with very dark brown glaze onthe inside and on the upper half of the outside above light gray barestoneware that shows small bits of white encrustation. Estimate:$200 - $300

Unidentified Chinese wreck of the 1300s

853. Small, shallow bowl, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368). 81.4 grams,4¼” in diameter and 3/4" tall. A very shallow bowl with scallopedrim, no design, dark gray all over with light sediment, very cuteand intact. Estimate: $50 - $75

851. Chinese (Burmese)earthenware green-glaze jarlet.42.7 grams, about 2½” tall and 1-3/8" in diameter. As above, the glaze abit yellower, no chips or flaws. With

Robert Marx photo-certificate.

Estimate: $60 - $90

850. Chinese (Burmese) earthenwaregreen-glaze jarlet. 31.1 grams, about2½” tall and 1-3/8" in diameter. Asabove but with a bit more glaze overall,more vivid color, tiny chip in glaze attop. With Robert Marx photo-

certificate. Estimate: $60 - $90

849. Chinese (Burmese) earthenwaregreen-glaze jarlet. 49.5 grams, about2½” tall and 1-3/8" in diameter. Asabove, the glaze dripped in two placesdown to near the bottom, no chips underglaze. With Robert Marx photo-

certificate. Estimate: $60 - $90

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Unidentified 1400s wreck in the South ChinaSea

854. Thai Sawankhalokstoneware jarlet, early 1400s.134 grams, about 2-3/8" indiameter and 2½” tall. We havesold these before: small, fat,flat-based, two-handled vases inplain, whitish clay with traces ofencrustation. This one showsareas of light green (celadon)glaze still on the surface, plus asmall oyster on the side,perfectly intact. Estimate: $125- $185

855. Thai Sawankhalokstoneware jarlet, early 1400s.122 grams, about 2½” tall and2-3/8" in diameter. As above butwith more shell encrustation(including a loose shell rattlingaround inside!) but no celadonremaining, intact except forsmall chips in base. Estimate:$125 - $185

Flor do Mar, sunk in 1511 off Sumatra,Indonesia

858. Chinese jade artifact(small vase with mustachioedface), Ming Dynasty. 65.1grams, about 2-1/8" tall and 2-3/8" wide. Wide, flat vase withfringed sides and human facewith mustache on both sides,dark green with tan highlights.With Robert Marx photo-

certificate. Estimate: $300 -$450

Unidentified mid- to late-1400s wreck in thePhilippines.

856. Small, gray bowl, Chinese, Ming Dynasty (1400s). 298grams, 6½” in diameter and 1½” tall. Perfectly intact but withoutmuch design (just three floral areas inside the bowl), glazed onlydown to about a 3" diameter, bluish gray all over. Estimate: $125- $185

857. Small, gray bowl, Chinese, Ming Dynasty (1400s). 232grams, 6¼” in diameter and 1½” tall. As above, same design butthe design a little more vivid and the background a good bit whiter,fully intact. Estimate: $125 - $185

860. Chinese jade artifact (robedwarrior?), Ming Dynasty. 61.5grams, about 2-3/8" tall and 1¼”wide. Shape of a seated human(possibly military) with hair pulledinto a tail at top, both hands restingon a bar of some sort, robed andsmiling, light green in color with somewhite inclusions. With Robert Marx

photo-certificate. Estimate: $300 -$450

859. Chinese jade artifact(fish), Ming Dynasty. 24.1grams, about 2-1/8" wide and 1/8" thick. An arched fishsquirting water toward its tail,its scales and head and dorsalfin all well defined on bothsides, very pale green with lightencrustation, perfectly intact.With Robert Marx photo-

certificate. Estimate: $300 -$450

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861. Chinese jade artifact(swan?), Ming Dynasty.35.8 grams, about 1-3/4" longand 1½” tall. Very cute,complete bird, almostcertainly a swan but withlarger eyes and morepronounced beak (like aneagle), pale green color withlight sheen of encrustation,perfectly intact. With Robert

Marx photo-certificate.

Estimate: $300 - $450

862. Chinese jade artifact (dragon’s head?), Ming Dynasty. 91.2grams, 3¼” long, 7/8" wide. A long, somewhat cylindrical piecewith head at one end consisting of a blunted snout, flaring eyes,and long ears, the other end smooth and sloped, pale green color, afew minor flaws as made. With Robert Marx photo-certificate.

Estimate: $300 - $450

Unidentified Chinese wreck of the early 1600s

865. Encrusted blue-on-white porcelain cup, Ming Dynasty, late1500s/early 1600s. 146 grams, about 4-1/8" in diameter and 1-3/4" tall. A big cup with flared rim, very dark blue crude pattern onexterior, single character inside bowl, intact but with very neatpatches of mostly white encrustation all over. Estimate: $150 -$225

863. Chinese jade artifact(butterfly?), Ming Dynasty. 52.7grams, about 3-3/8" tall and 2-1/8"wide. Undulating edges (wings?)with triangular shape inside (body?),very pale green in color and with bitsof coral encrustation. With Robert

Marx photo-certificate. Estimate:$300 - $450

Unidentified wreck sunk ca. 1554 in thenorthern Caribbean

864. Small, flat pewter plate. 536 grams, 8" in diameter. Nearlyintact (small piece missing from rim), about half the surface coveredwith coral encrustation and mossy sea-grass (not too many artifactshave that!), the rest dark with rust spots, no markings visible (couldbe some under the coral), quite a neat display. Estimate: $750 -$1,100

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“Wild Horse River wreck,” sunk ca. 1620 off Uruguay

868. Small oval glass/gold reliquary pendant with enamelededge. 0.9 gram, 3/8" to 5/8" in diameter. A very cute little piecewith glass (that probably housed a small religious relic at one time)held in place by gold bezel and prongs, the outside rim showing apattern of circles in alternating relief, the low pits enameled greenand the upper ones containing grayish coral or degraded pearls,with cloverleaf designs at top and bottom (coral in crevices) withtiny loops for connecting to chains or jump-rings. With official

photo-certificate. Estimate: $500 - $750

867. Gold ring with aquamarine(?). Size 6-3/4, the stone about 2carats. Possibly meant to match the above, slightly smaller but alsoornate in design and high-grade gold (22K), with the gemstone cutin a pointed octagon with twelve facets (similar to the Old European“rose cut” that was popular in the 1500s but very rare today), thecolor of the stone varying from slightly blue to slightly pink (mostlyclear), perfect condition but with some black encrustation near thetop. With official photo-certificate. Estimate: $5,000 - $7,500

869. Two-part iron sliding barshot. 6 lb, 13 oz, 9" long, 3" in diameter. While we have handled several iron barshot over the years (theconcept being two balls or short cylinders joined by a bar shot out of a cannon to foul opponents’ rigging), this is the first we have everseen with the bar itself in two separate parts that stay together by means of a ring on one and a flare on the other, such that the shot canspread apart and flex, making it longer and giving it more rotation. Barshot from wrecks are rare enough; this one has to be nearlyunique, certainly in such well-preserved condition as this one is, all surfaces black and only lightly corroded, the sliding bars wiredtogether by the salvagers. With official photo-certificate. Estimate: $700 - $1,000

866. Gold ring with amethyst. Size 8, the stone about 2.5 carats.Ornate design in very bright, high-grade gold (probably 22K), withrectangular table-cut amethyst (beautiful violet color), in perfectcondition and most likely crafted for a very rich nobleman, one ofthe finest Spanish rings we have ever seen from a shipwreck (justnot an emerald or diamond, which of course are worth more for thestones). With official photo-certificate. Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

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870. Iron axe-head with armorers’ mark. 2 lb, 13 oz, about 8¼” x 3" x 2". A remarkably well-preserved artifact, perfectly intactexcept for pitting on surfaces that nevertheless exposes striations from forging to show how it was made in two parts, the thin straparound the handle curved around to meet a separate, presumably more-hardened, blade piece that on this example is still a bit sharp. Alarge armorers’ mark (unreadable) is impressed right where the two pieces meet. For comparison, a 1715-Fleet axe just like this one(with facsimile handle) sold for over $1000 in our last auction. With official photo-certificate. Estimate: $500 - $750

871. Iron cannon pin-ring. 287 grams, 9½”long. This object was hammered into theside of the ship and chained to a cannon tokeep it from recoiling across the deck afterfiring. This particular specimen is in greatshape, black in color and only lightlycorroded, just enough to show forgingstriations. With official photo-certificate.

Estimate: $50 - $75

872. Iron chest lock-strap. 160 grams,about 5-3/4" long and 1" in width. An L-shaped strap with rectangular hole in shortend for receiving a loop on the side of achest through which a padlock could befastened, the iron in solid condition, blackand only lightly pitted. With official photo-

certificate. Estimate: $50 - $75

873. Lead sounding-weight with iron nails inside. 1024 grams,about 4½” x 2-1/8" x 1½”. We have never seen a sounding-leadquite like this one, as it is shaped like an iron with an apron in theback that has two holes for wire or rope, plus there is a large butshallow hole at the back of the main part and a small hole throughthe front of it as well—in fact we are not 100 percent sure it is asounding lead at all, but what else could it be? The most interestingaspect of all is the fact that the lead was cast around several ironnails, whose rusty remains peek through the top. A fascinatingobject, to be sure, and possibly rare and important. With official

photo-certificate. Estimate: $150 - $225

874. Miniature lead cannon (map marker/paperweight?). 102grams, 3" long and about ½” in diameter. A solid scale-model of acannon, possibly a toy but more likely a marker used by a militarycommander to plan out his battles on a map, or something like that,as it is relatively heavy (to weigh down the paper) and appears tohave seen much use (flattish on top and bottom), now with lightencrustation from the water. With official photo-certificate.

Estimate: $200 - $300

875. Stone stylus (sand pencil). 12.9 grams, 4" long, 3/8" wide.This piece is a bit of a mystery, as it is lightweight but appears to bestone (slate?) and has a high-pitch ring like a lead pencil, which isour best guess as to its use, for writing instructions in sand or onsome sort of board, worn from use but intact, dark gray in color,very curious and possibly rare. With official photo-certificate.

Estimate: $100 - $150

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876. Lot of eight lead spike-caps. 265 grams total, each piece 1"to 1½” in diameter. Spikes are often seen from Spanish wrecks, butwe have never seen topsof them coated with leadlike this lot displays. Thespikes themselves aregone (rusted away), butthe tops remain,cocooned in fat roundcaps of lead. Wespeculate that these capswere a method to keepthe spikes from rusting away while the ship was in use. Each one islightly encrusted but recognizable for the very rare items that theyare. With official photo-certificate. Estimate: $200 - $300

877. Lot of two iron spikes, one with original cloth attached.92.4 grams total, one 4-3/4" long and the other 2½” long. Anothersurprising “spike by-product” from this wreck, the pieces in this

lot both displayoriginal cloth orother fibrousmaterial wrappedaround the head,which has to bevery rare. Theshorter piece inthis lot shows

distinct brown fibers, but the other has just a fossilized mass there,both with somewhat corroded shanks but still pointed. With official

photo-certificate. Estimate: $125 - $185

878. Lot of thirteen small, square, iron spikes. 560 grams total,3½” to 4½” long each. Small but mostly complete spikes with squareshanks and flat heads, one curved into a fancy J-shape (the othersmostly straight), well preserved (black color). With official photo-

certificate. Estimate: $300 - $450

879. Lot of five square iron spikes. 431 grams total, 5¼”-6" longeach. Complete, square-shanked spikes with flat heads, all blackand well preserved. With official photo-certificate. Estimate: $150- $225

880. Lot of five round, iron hull-pin parts. 942 grams total, 2¼”to 5" long each. Small, fat, stubby parts of big round bolts, theirheads typically flattened, all black and well preserved. With official

photo-certificate. Estimate: $125 - $185

881. Lot of four cuprous spikes. 212 grams total, lengths from 1-7/8" to 5-3/4". Typical brass or bronze spikes, with square shanksand heads, one long and straight and the others shorter, bent and/orbroken, with well-preserved, clean surfaces in brassy or copperycolor. With official photo-certificate. Estimate: $100 - $150

882. Lot of four iron cannonballs of various sizes. 7 lb, 3 oztotal, diameters of about 1" to 4". The largest one, a six pounder(?),is in excellent condition with mostly smooth surfaces, the others alittle more pitted but all black and stable, a great representation ofthe several different kinds of shot used on ships of this period. With

official photo-certificate. Estimate: $350 - $525

883. Lot of miscellaneous iron parts. 346 grams total. This lotconsists of a curved (flat) band, a small ring, a large brad, a shortcylinder, the top of a huge spike, and a curved piece of what mighthave been a breastplate (armor), none of them fully intact but allwell preserved (black) and worthy of display. With official photo-

certificate. Estimate: $60 - $90

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884. Seven lead musket-balls in original mold. 160 grams, 5¼” long, each ball ½” in diameter. Over the years we have sold hundredsof musket-balls, but this is the FIRST TIME we have ever seen them in their original mold with a strip still attached! Looking like sevenlittle peas in a pod, the balls are attached to the strip with a narrow post that was broken off when the balls were finished. The mold stripappears to be intact and of full length, which should be of interest to small-arms researchers who might not have known exactly howthese balls were made in the early 1600s. A unique item whose value should extend well beyond the price of seven simple musket-balls.With official photo-certificate. Estimate: $350 - $525

888. Lot of three copper “nuggets.” 6.7grams total, each about 3/8". We are notsure of the purpose of these copper balls,but we are fairly certain they are meltedpieces and not actual natural nuggets.Perhaps part of the ship burned, reducingits nails to these little blobs, each one adark brass color and lightly patinated.With official photo-certificate.

Estimate: $50 - $75

885. Lot of three lead musket-balls with parts of originalmolds. 71 grams total, each ball½” in diameter. Like the above,each of these balls is still attachedto the original mold strip, two ofthem joined together and one byitself, all lightly dusted withsediment. With official photo-certificate. Estimate: $150 - $225

886. Lot of seven small musket-balls and one large ball. 321grams total, diameters from 5/8" to 1". All but one of the balls inthis lot are the standard musket-balls you see from nearly everycolonial-era wreck, but the last one is much bigger (and darker but

with white encrustation), withlarge indentations that couldindicate that it was reserved bythe ship’s surgeon for use asan erstwhile anesthetic byhaving his patient literally“bite the bullet” while his legwas amputated (for example).With official photo-certificate.

Estimate: $100 - $150

887. Lot of several small pieces of lead and copper. 315 gramstotal. In order to reduce the damage from teredo worms, whichcould eat through a ship remarkably quickly, the wooden hull ofthe ship was plated with lead, of which the large lead piece in thislot (with square nail hole) was undoubtedly a part. The other piecesof lead might be connected to the musket-ball molds in the abovelots, and the copper sheets (with nail holes too) were probably fromthe outside of wooden chests or the like, as copper was not used toplate ships’ hulls until much later. With official photo-certificate.

Estimate: $75 - $110

889. Lot of miscellaneous items: Copper knob; copper bar;copper box handle; two pieces of sea-worn glass. 164 gramstotal. This lot contains three copper pieces (a solid and beautifullyencrusted knob/finial/pommel, a thin handle part, and a rectangularbar) and two pieces of glass, none of it fully identifiable but nicefor display anyway. With official photo-certificate. Estimate: $60- $90

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Atocha, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

Santa Margarita, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida

892. Fisher “space pen” made with Atocha

gold, with original box. 14.1 grams and 3-5/8" long (pen only). In 1985 the highlyregarded (Paul) Fisher pen company gottogether with Mel Fisher and used some ofthe gold recently recovered from the Atochato make a few special editions of theirfamous “space pens,” approved by NASAto be used in space because they can writeupside-down and on glossy surfaces or evenunderwater. This pen is black with a 14Kgold ring around the middle engraved withCONTAINS ATOCHA GOLD FROM MELFISHER, and it rests snugly inside a plasticcase (intact but not new) printed with “Fisher/ ATOCHA / Actual Gold from the SunkenTreasure of the 1622 Spanish GalleonATOCHA” and a picture of a ship on top,with folded certificate/refill order form inside. Once common, andoriginally sold at high retail prices, these Atocha pens are nowscarce. Estimate: $50 - $75

891. Raw, high-quality emerald. 2.2 carats (0.43 gram). Perfectlysix-sided crystal of beautiful green, not too opaque, one of the betternatural emeralds we have seen from the Atocha. With Fisher photo-

certificate #015/630. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

893. Natural pearl, very large. 3.62 carats, about 3/8" in diameter.Late last year divers on the Margarita site made an amazingdiscovery: a lead box filled with 16,000 tiny pearls! These pearlsare slowly entering the market now after division with Fisherinvestors and divers, and we are very curious to see what pricesthey will bring. The only other time we have seen pearls like thisfrom a Spanish galleon was when the finds of the ca.-1622 “DryTortugas wreck” were auctioned off in California in 2004, but thosepearls were all snatched up by the original finders, who reservedthem for their museum in Florida. The pearl in this lot is the largestone we have seen on the market so far, with about one half smoothbut the other half cleaved, like a coffee bean but white and glossy.With Fisher photo-certificate #8258. Estimate: $350 - $525

890. Large silver base, encrusted. 356 grams, 6" in diameter and2" tall. A cylindrical piece with flaring top and bottom, slits in sidesand holes for fastening onto a larger item of unknown identity(possibly a colander or porous serving dish of some sort), the thinmetal curiously crystallized and encrusted to a whitish gray in color,with large piece of rim broken off, fragile but rare and desirable asa genuine Atocha artifact. With Fisher photo-certificate #85A-A238

and original plastic tag. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,250

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894. Natural pearl, large. 1.27 carats, about ¼” in diameter. Asabove but shaped like a snowman (two fused balls), nice smoothsurfaces, white and shiny. With Fisher photo-certificate #2418.

Estimate: $200 - $300

895. Natural pearl, large. 1.25 carats, about ¼” in diameter. Asabove, about half smooth and round but the other side flat andrough, a little reddish in color. With Fisher photo-certificate #2521.

Estimate: $200 - $300

896. Natural pearl, large. 1.10 carats, about ¼” in diameter. Asabove but rounder, with rougher surfaces, nice bright-white color.With Fisher photo-certificate #8624. Estimate: $200 - $300

897. Natural pearl, medium. 0.40 carat, about 1/8" in diameter.As above, a small and fairly regular sphere, somewhat pinkish incolor and with less luster. With Fisher photo-certificate #2907.

Estimate: $175 - $275

898. Natural pearl, small. 0.21 carat, less than 1/8" in diameter.As above, seemingly small but actually about three times the sizeof most of the other pearls from this find, this one a fairly regularsphere of decent white color, not much luster. With Fisher photo-

certificate #3602. Estimate: $175 - $275

Unidentified early-1600s wreck in the EnglishChannel

899. Bronze pocket “ring”sundial, ca. 1600. 4.8 grams,about 1¼” in diameter and ¼”wide. Prior to the developmentof watches in the 1600s, tinysundials like this one were howthe casual traveler could telltime via a small, personaldevice. It consists of a flat ringwith markings on the outside and a groove in the center for a thinpointer known as a style (missing in this case), with a loop at topfor wearing on a necklace and for holding up to the sun, the samedesign that has been seen from the Atocha wreck of 1622. Intactand lightly patinated. Estimate: $200 - $300

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Capitana, sunk in 1654 off Chanduy, Ecuador

900. Large iron cannonball.18 lb, 5" in diameter. Awonderfully intact, minimallypreserved (stable) ironcannonball of great size andweight, its surfaces rusty butnot too flaky, with a couplespots of light encrustation, firstone we have offered from thiswreck that was not bronze(which is actually rarer).Estimate: $150 - $225

Sacramento, sunk in 1668 off the Bay of AllSaints, Bahia, Brazil

901. Terra cotta statue of San Juan Bautista (St. John theBaptist). 507 grams, about 9-3/4" tall, 3¼” at its widest. Smallstatues from wrecks are highly prized items, as they add a trulyhuman element. This hollow statue is one of several found on thiswreck, crudely molded from brown-orange clay and showing therobed saint with a lamb in his left arm, his right hand with a holefor holding a cross-topped pole (missing in this example),undoubtedly related to a group of Franciscan friars known to beamong the 200 passengers aboard what was actually a militaryvessel. There are holes from poor manufacture in the back and onthe right shoulder, in addition to some bubble-voids in the neckand chest area, but nothing that looks like actual damage, just littlebits of encrustation here and there. Estimate: $900 - $1,350

902. Large lead seal (English). 19.8 grams, about 1-5/8" indiameter. Even though this was technically a military ship, it wascarrying quite a bit of consumer goods like bolts of cloth, on whosecorners were impressed two-part coin-like lead disks like this oneto show that the material had passed inspection or had been assessedfor taxes (for example). This particular lead seal is English andbears the beautiful portrait of an angel, the other half (which wouldshow a coat of arms) missing. Tan in color, with lots of encrustation,a little bent but fully intact. Estimate: $200 - $300

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903. Small lead seal, double-diamond shape (English). 9.9 grams,about 1-5/8" long and 3/4" wide.The design of this textile seal(both sides intact) is that of twodiamonds, with the largerdiamond showing a crownedEnglish coat-of-arms on one sideand a crowned R on the other side,and the smaller diamond showingthe number 63 on one side, allfully intact (presumably neverremoved), brown in color.Estimate: $200 - $300

904. Small lead seal, Portuguese arms/small Brazilian globe withlettering. 14.2 grams, about 7/8" in diameter. Two parts fused

together, back to back, one sidewith the Portuguese arms and theother side with the Brazilianglobe below a big S and aJerusalem cross and boldlettering in the legend, brown incolor and fully intact, the twoparts crudely offset. Estimate:$150 - $225

905. Medium-sized lead seal, Portuguese arms/large Brazilianglobe. 19.3 grams, about1¼” in diameter. Design asabove but a bit larger andwithout lettering or legendsof any kind, also with partof one side folded down,the globe side particularlybold and attractive (browncolor). Estimate: $100 -$150

906. Lot of five cut pieces ofsmall lead seals withPortuguese/Brazilian arms.Weights from 4.5 grams to 6.4grams, each one up to ½” indiameter. Same design as abovebut smaller and interestingly allcut (meaning the textiles to whichthey were affixed were probablyused on the voyage), each one tanor gray, with light encrustation.Estimate: $100 - $150

907. Small lead seal, mostlyflat. 7.7 grams, about 3/4" indiameter. Though this piece istechnically intact, there is nodesign visible, just a blackbackground with lightencrustation, cute but notattributable. Estimate: $50 - $75

“Porto Bello wreck,” sunk 1681 off PortoBello, Panama

908. Long steel rapier blade. 12 oz, 43½” long. As mentioned inthe accompanying magazine article, this wreck was famous foryielding dozens of these thin steel blades (this lot and next) withouthandles, probably replacements for broken swords already in usein the colonies. Rusted all over but stabilized and solid, markingswithin blood-groove almost visible, a scarce item despite the largefind from this wreck. With Treasure Quest magazine featuring an

article on the salvage of these blades. Estimate: $150 - $225

909. Long steel rapier blade. 10 oz, 41½” long. As above but abit shorter from broken tip (a typical occurrence even on non-salvagespecimens). With Treasure Quest magazine featuring an article on

the salvage of these blades. Estimate: $150 - $225

Consolación, sunk in 1681 off Santa ClaraIsland, Ecuador

910. Bronze church door ornament mounted on wooden plaque.8½” x 10-3/4" overall. When the divers on this wreck found a groupof unusual, somewhat star-shaped bronze objects with 8 ridges anda rounded finial in the middle, they really had no idea what theywere; but not long afterward they happened to notice that Catholicchurch doors throughout colonial Peru were studded with them,each one having a simpler (round) counterpart on the other side ofthe door. The salvagers decided to pair these parts together and putthe sets on wooden plaques for display (either as a wall-hangingor, by means of a dowel in the back, as a stand) along with a photoof a church door and a brief history of the wreck in plastic sleeves.This first example is a plain-edge, rectangular plaque, the ornamentsin excellent, preserved condition. With ROBCAR photo-certificate

#B0028. Estimate: $150 - $225

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911. Bronze church door ornament mounted on wooden plaque.8-3/4" x 11¼” overall. As above but the plaque eight-sided andwith beveled edge. With ROBCAR photo-certificate #B0026.

Estimate: $150 - $225

914. Complete bronze hull-pin and part of another. 4 lb, 5 oztotal, the large one 23½” long and 5/8" in diameter. This is one ofthe longest pins we have ever seen, 100 percent straight and intact,with a round cap at one end and the other end slightly flared, itssurfaces a lovely green and brown from encrustation, very solidand heavy, along with a much smaller broken piece of another hull-pin with similar patina. With ROBCAR photo-certificates #B0024

and #B0025. Estimate: $100 - $150

915. Mule shoe and nails mounted on wooden plaque (large).12" x 12" plaque with 5½” x 3-3/4" shoe. In addition to the church-door ornaments mentioned above, another surprise find on thiswreck were several chests of iron mule-shoes, normally a rare findfrom a shipwreck, and again the salvagers have decided to mountthese shoes on wooden plaques, this one square with a plain edge,with a photo of the chests on site and a brief history of the wreck inplastic sleeves, also with crude nails used to fasten the shoes, thenails and shoe intact, well preserved and coated black. With

ROBCAR photo-certificate #I00036. Estimate: $75 - $110

916. Mule shoe and nails mounted on wooden plaque. 8½” x11" plaque with 5" x 3½” shoe. As above but smaller, eight-sidedplaque with beveled edge and with photo of just the shoes in chest-shape before conservation. With ROBCAR photo-certificate

#I00034. Estimate: $75 - $110

912. Uncleaned bronzechurch door ornamentmounted on woodenplaque. 8-3/4" x 11½”overall. As above, morerectangular, withbeveled edge, but alsowith the ornament partsthemselves stillencrusted with greenpatina and shell bits.With ROBCAR photo-

certificate #B0027.

Estimate: $150 - $225

913. Uncleaned bronze church door ornament (no plaque) withencrusted earthenware olive jar neck. 372 grams total, theornament about 2-7/8" in diameter and the jar neck about 3-3/4" indiameter. Yet another of the door ornaments mentioned above, butthis one just the front part (no round backpiece and no finial, andnot mounted on a plaque), uncleaned (lovely green encrustation),paired with a broken-off neck of an earthenware olive jar with coralencrustation all over. With ROBCAR photo-certificates #B0028 and

#C00042. Estimate: $75 - $110

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Sunken city of Port Royal, Jamaica,submerged by earthquake in 1694

917. Clay pipe set. 13.3 grams, each piece about 2¼” long. Tobaccowas big in colonial days, and it was typically smoked in long, thinclay pipes that were designed so that you could break off the tipwhen you were done and the next user could “start fresh” (and ofcourse they broke on their own often enough). This set comprises acomplete bowl and a small section of the tubular pipe, both a bitstained and a little bit encrusted. With Robert Marx certificate.

Estimate: $75 - $110

1715 Fleet, east coast of Florida

919. Solid gold (24K) replica of the famous “dragon whistle”(Captain’s badge of office). 23.2 grams, about 1½” long. In 1962Rex Stocker and Kip Wagner of the Real Eight Co. found a dragon-shaped gold object with an 11-foot gold chain attached on the beachopposite the “Cabin wreck” site just south of Sebastian, and thisstrange and beautiful object turned out to be Captain-GeneralUbilla’s badge of office, functional as a whistle and toothpick andearspoon all in one. It was a fabulous piece that sold at auction in1967 (see lot #21 of the “Treasure of the Spanish Main” auction ofFebruary 4, 1967, by Parke-Bernet in New York City) for $50,000,a veritable fortune at the time. This same piece sold recently for sixfigures (also was offered at auction in 1993 but did not sell). Overthe years we have seen a few cast replicas of this whistle, like thisone, a perfect reproduction in solid gold, distinguishable from theoriginal by the fact that it is solid and not hollow (and therefore isnot functional as a whistle). Normally we do not offer reproductions,but this one was not mass-produced and offers the high bidder theopportunity to put into his collection at least some representationof such a famous artifact. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

918. Clay pipe set. 15.7 grams, the bowl 3" long and the stempiece 2" long. Same thing as last lot except with more of the pipeattached to the bowl, the stem piece clean and white but the bowl alittle glossy and with spots of rusty encrustation, marked with “1263”in ink on the inside. With Robert Marx certificate. Estimate: $75 -$110

920. Gold cufflink, 22K. 3.8 grams, each link about 3/8" indiameter. Cute but simplecufflink consisting of two plain(no design), hemisphericalbuttons joined by an oval jump-ring. From the “Cabin wreck”

site, found on the beach after

hurricane Jeanne in September

of 2004. Estimate: $500 - $750

921. Gold ring with diamond pattern. 1.6 grams, size 3. Smalllike most, with seven-sided exterior shape on which is engraved adiamond-shaped pattern (common design), fully intact, probablyaround 14K. From the “North Colored Beach” site, with Fisher

photo-certificate #NCB076B. Estimate: $500 - $750

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922. Gold ring, plain. 2.9 grams, size 1¼. Very small ring, butalso very thick, no design, brassy color as low fineness. From the

“North Colored Beach” site, with Fisher photo-certificate

#NCB075. Estimate: $500 - $750

923. Small, natural emerald. 3.8 carats (0.76gram). Pleasing crystal shape (more or less six-sided), over ¼” in length, good green color butthoroughly opaque, with lightly encrusted surfaces.With small certificate. Estimate: $200 - $300

924. Small, natural emerald.3.55 carats (0.71 gram). Odd nugget shape, over½” long, dark green but opaque with lightencrustation all over. With small certificate.

Estimate: $200 - $300

925. Small, naturalemerald. 2.9 carats (0.58gram). Nice crystal shape, 3/

8" long, light green in color with whitishsurfaces. With small certificate. Estimate:$200 - $300

926. Small, natural emerald. 2.55 carats (0.51gram). Light jade in color but perfect crystalshape, ¼” long, tan encrustation. With small

certificate. Estimate: $175 - $275

927. Small, naturalemerald. 2.4 carats (0.48

gram). Small green rock, lightly encrusted allover. With small certificate. Estimate: $175 -$275

928. Small, natural emerald. 2.35 carats (0.47gram). Light green color, nicely encrusted, over3/8" long. With small certificate. Estimate: $175- $275

929. Small, natural emerald. 2 carats (0.4gram). Grayish green, a 3/8" rock withencrustation all over. With small certificate.

Estimate: $175 - $275

930. Small, naturalemerald. 1.9 carats (0.38 gram). Pretty greenrock, 3/8" long, nicely encrustation. With

small certificate. Estimate: $175 - $275

931. Small, natural emerald. 1.8 carats (0.36gram). Light green but very clean and a little lessopaque than the others, 5/16" long, noencrustation. With small certificate. Estimate:$150 - $225

932. Small, natural emerald. 1.7 carats(0.34 gram). Long, whitish rock (over 3/8") with encrustation. With small

certificate. Estimate: $125 - $185

933. Small, natural emerald. 1.6 carats (0.32gram). Whitish crystal, 3/8" long, lightlyencrusted. With small certificate. Estimate:$125 - $185

934. Small, natural emerald. 1.5 carats (0.3gram). Crystal with one end uneven, 3/8" long,lightly encrusted. With small certificate.

Estimate: $125 - $185

935. Small, natural emerald.1.35 carats (0.27 gram). Crystal-shaped cube,nearly ¼” to a side, dark green but opaque andencrusted. With small certificate. Estimate: $125- $185

936. Lot of seven small, natural emeralds. 1.55 carats (0.31 gram)total. Three good-sized rocks and four small chips, decent greencolor and encrustation. With small certificate. Estimate: $200 -$300

937. Blue-on-white Chinese (K’ang Hsi) porcelain shard. 219grams, approx. 7-3/4" x 4¼”. A sizable portion of what must havebeen a huge bowl or vase, the blue pattern still quite vivid undercrackled glaze, otherwise smooth and white. With Fisher photo-

certificate #46502. Estimate: $150 - $225

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938. Bronze dagger pommel. 47.6 grams, about 1" long and 7/8"in diameter. Grape-shaped and -sized ornament (very solid andheavy) that once graced theend of a dagger, with tang-hole on flared end and holesat other end and below theflare that might have heldpins for a chain of some sort,brassy in color and a withsome pitting that obscureswhat appears to beornamental design. With

Fisher photo-certificate

#5814, on which it is

erroneously described as silver. Estimate: $125 - $185

940. Small iron cannonball. 6 lb, 2 oz, 3½” in diameter. Crudefrom oxidation (now stabilized), with large sections of the surfacemissing, still heavy and recognizable, and a highly sought artifact.Estimate: $60 - $90

941. Small iron cannonball. 6 lb, 3 oz, 4" in diameter. As abovebut with encrustation on part of the outersurface. Estimate: $60 - $90

942. Brass door keyhole. 11.5 grams,diameter about 1¼” to 1-5/8". Oval-shapedbrass plate with square hole for key in center,three holes around it for fastening to the door.Estimate: $75 - $110

939. Iron knife blade, professionally conserved. 22.2 grams, 5¼”long. A small knife, about half of it the blade and the other half partof the handle (its wooden, bone or ivory parts long since gone), allencrusted but intact in terms of shape, rare to have survived at all.Estimate: $100 - $150

943. Large curved needle. 7.9 grams, 3-3/4" long. This long,curved and very sharp-pointed, 4-sided needle was either surgicalor used for sail repair and is remarkably well preserved for iron,with dark surfaces tinged with a hint of rust, one end broken,probably rare. Estimate: $50 - $75

944. Lot of eight curved needles. 26 grams total, each about 3"-4" long. Like the last lot but smaller, each of these complete 4-sided needles is 100 percent intact, dark and solid, with very sharppoints, possibly used for suturing but more likely for repairing sails,must be rare in this condition. Estimate: $200 - $300

945. Lot of six straight needles. 18 grams total, each about 2½”-3½” long. Like the last lot but not curved and a little shorter, alsowell preserved (sharp points) and undoubtedly rare. Estimate: $75- $110

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946. Lot of two straight “lance”-type needles. 15.6 grams total,4" and 3¼” long. As above but with square flanges near middle,one more intact (both ends perfectly sharp) and with an uncertainhallmark, both well preserved and undoubtedly rare. Estimate:$75 - $110

947. Lot of four small bronze nails. 3.6grams total, each about 7/8" long. Tinynails with round heads and sharp points,very dark but well preserved. Estimate:$50 - $75

948. Lot of two small, bronze nails and one iron spike. 150 gramstotal, the spike about 10" long and each nail about 1¼”. The twosmall nails are in perfect condition (just some surface patina), butthe spike is heavily rusted (never conserved) and fragile, so buythe lot mainly for the vintage certificates. With two small certificates

(one for each nail) from the Real Eight Co. describing the wrecks

and salvage. Estimate: $50 - $75

949. Lead musket-balls, lot of 18.239 grams total, each ball about ½”in diameter. Typical small musket-balls with a light dusting of sediment,perfect for a display or inexpensiveresale. Estimate: $75 - $110

950. Lead musket-balls, lot of 18.237 grams total, each ball about ½” indiameter. Typical small musket-ballswith a light dusting of sediment,perfect for a display or inexpensiveresale. Estimate: $75 - $110

952. Lot of lead items (3 small shot and a small piece ofsheathing). 23.3 grams total, each ball about 3/8" in diameter. Smalllead balls (probably birdshot) andan L-shaped piece of thinsheathing, all with lightencrustation and nice certificates.With photo-certificates from the

finder. Estimate: $60 - $90

951. Lead musket-balls, lot of 18. 255grams total, each ball about ½” indiameter. Typical small musket-ballswith a light dusting of sediment, perfectfor a display or inexpensive resale.Estimate: $75 - $110

Milagros, sunk in 1741 off the Yucatánpeninsula of Mexico

954. Ornate pewter buckle. 13.8 grams, 1-3/4" x 1½”. Rectangularbuckle with highly ornate design, perfectly intact, dark fields withlighter high points and some spots of encrustation, the back of itplain and silver in color. Estimate: $125 - $185

1733 Fleet (Sueco de Arizón), Florida Keys

953. Clay pipe (broken) and cob coins in a Riker display box.12-1/8" x 8-1/8" (box). Large glass-topped display with one long,complete pipe that got crushed after salvage and two heavilycorroded Mexican silver cob 4 reales (black and nearly devoid ofdetails). With full color certificate from the salvager (2005).

Estimate: $200 - $300

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“Ronson wreck,” sunk(?) ca. 1750 offManhattan (New York City)

955. Set of two chafing leathers, colonial American, early 1700s.307 grams total, each about 12" to 14" long and 3" wide. Leatheritems from shipwrecks are very rare, but then again this was not awreck found in the water. The two items in this lot are long, straight,folded-over sheets, smooth on the outside and rough on the inside,placed on ropes at contact points to keep them from rubbing through.In fact, one of the pieces has a diagonal “burn” hole where therewas too much friction. The sides have a series of holes for securingthe leathers with laces. Remarkably intact, dark and preserved, anda great bit of early American history! Estimate: $200 - $300

956. Set of four small leather soles, colonial American, early1700s. 69.5 grams total, each about 4" to 7" long.Our Treasure Auction #2 featured some shoe leathersfrom this wreck, but those were adult size, whereasthree in this current lot are juvenile and one is for aninfant! Very rare, as above, intact and preserved,dark in color, another great bit of colonial archeology.Estimate: $100 - $150

Unidentified 1700s Spanish wreckoff Memory Rock, Bahamas

957. Iron cargo hook. 551 grams, 6-3/8" long andabout 1" in cross-section. A beautifully preservedhook with ring at top and sharp point, all black, niceas recognizable artifact of medium stature, its exactprovenance regrettably unclear. Estimate: $75 - $110

Unidentified 1700s wreck in the EnglishChannel

958. Bronze miniature rifle. 12 grams, about 2-3/4" long. Thissmall item is easilyrecognizable as a gun of somesort, and while it may havebeen just a toy, it is worthnoting that the barrel is hollowand has a touch-hole near thestock end, so it might befunctional. Rusty bronzecolor, not overly corroded.Estimate: $125 - $185

Unidentified 1700s Dutch East Indiamanwreck

959. Lot of three rectangular ballast bricks. 2 lb, 9 oz total, 3"to 5" each. Unlike the Spanish, who famously used round riverrocks for ballast, the Dutch used somewhat stackable bricks, theseexamples of which range from yellow to orange in color, one witha big patch of white coral still adhering. Estimate: $40 - $60

960. Encrusted soundinglead. 3 lb, 13 oz, 5-3/4" tall and2" in diameter at its widest.Like most sounding leads, thispiece is tall, heavy andsomewhat conical, with adepression in the bottom forwax (to get a sample of the sandas well), but it is unique in thatit is completely covered ingorgeous pinkish coral, a greatdisplay despite its nebulousprovenance. Estimate: $275 -$350

Unidentified 1700s wreck (unspecifiedlocation)

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961. Large, iron “canister”shot. 9 lb, 5½” tall and 4¼” indiameter. A cluster of about 40balls (grapeshot) between tworound plates that were shot outof a cannon to disperse andinflict damage over a wide area,all the balls but only one of theplates present in this specimen(the other replaced with awooden facsimile), the balls abit corroded but coated black toseal off the rust, used as abookend. Estimate: $750 - $1,100

962. Large lead split-shot. 2 lb, 12 oz, about 2¼” in diameter. Byfar the largest split-shot we have ever seen (the concept being around lead bullet that separated into two halves, usually joined bya wire so that the projectile would spin and affect a larger area),each half with a large, tapering groove into the center, both lightlyencrusted, undoubtedly rare. Estimate: $250 - $375

Geldermalsen (“Nanking Cargo”), sunk in1752 in the South China Sea

963. Encrusted Chinese blue-and-white porcelain bowl, QingDynasty. 141 grams, 1-3/4" tall and 4¼” in diameter. An older,cruder (and presumably scarcer) design than most from this ship,showing four alternating panels on outside (two with Chinesecharacters and two with flowers), white on the inside, about onequarter of which is encrusted with tan coral, intact except for sometiny chips in the rim (some under the glaze). Estimate: $125 -$185

964. Encrusted Chinese blue-and-white porcelain bowl, QingDynasty. 137 grams, 1-3/4" tall and 4¼” in diameter. As above inshape but with different designs inside the panels and only neartop, much less encrustation inside but with small oyster shells onthe outside, a few chips in the rim. Estimate: $125 - $185

965. Chinese blue-on-white porcelain teacup, “pagodariverscape” pattern. 45.8grams, 2-7/8" in diameterand 1½” tall. A commondesign from this wreck,depicting a two-storypagoda on a rockylandscape with trees andshrubs, this specimen 100percent perfect in everyway, not a single blemish inits glazing. With original

Christie’s “Nanking

Cargo” (1986) auction-lot

sticker (lot #5059) and with

May and Fismer

certificates erroneously

stating that the item is a

saucer. Estimate: $100 - $150

966. Chinese blue-on-white porcelain saucer, “pagodariverscape” pattern. 69.5 grams, 4½” in diameter. A match to theabove in the “pavilion” pattern, and also 100 percent perfect, withvery vivid blue color and pristine glaze, hard to believe such a thin,fragile object could survive a shipwreck! With original Christie’s

“Nanking Cargo” (1986) auction-lot sticker (lot #5059), with May

and Fismer certificates. Estimate: $100 - $150

967. Chinese blue-on-whiteporcelain cup, very small. 22 grams,about 1-3/4" in diameter and 1-1/8"tall. A dainty little teacup with crude(older?) pattern in blue on outside,white inside, bits of oysters adheringto bottom, nice glaze, intact except fortiny chip in rim. Estimate: $50 - $75

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Aventurero, sunk in 1767 off Uruguay

968. Set of four trade beads. 4.5 grams total, ¼” to ½” in diameter.The Aventurero was a Spanishmerchant ship that wrecked in 1767near the border of Brazil and Uruguayon her way from Spain to Buenos Airescarrying trade goods like these beads,three of which are spherical (one largeand pink and the other two small andblue), the last one ovoid but broken inhalf (black with design in white),composition and value unknown, butsure to be popular as artifacts from a wreck we have never advertisedbefore. Estimate: $50 - $75

Leimuiden, sunk in 1770 off the Cape VerdeIslands

969. Solid silver fork with hallmarks, Dutch, mid-1700s. 60grams, 8" long and 1" wide. This lot and next are the first artifactswe have ever offered from the Leimuiden, a Dutch East Indiamanthat sank off the Cape Verde Islands on January 25, 1770. This forkis in near pristine condition, the tines all intact and the silver surfacespolished to a shine, with four bold (toned) hallmarks on back thatappear to be FRP (silversmith Frederik Rudolf Pregt, Amsterdam,1744-1787) and K (date-mark) with two others in between. With

Terry Hiron photo-certificate. Estimate: $200 - $300

970. Solid silver tablespoon with hallmarks, Dutch, mid-1700s.59 grams, 8½” long and 1-3/4" wide. Condition and origin as above,another near-pristine artifact in beautifully polished silver (almostlooks new) with toned hallmarks on back (same as above). With

Terry Hiron photo-certificate. Estimate: $200 - $300

Dove, sunk in 1773 off St. Augustine, Florida

971. Iron hammer head, 1700s, professionally conserved. 2 lb,6½” long and about 1-3/8" to a side. This wreck was a slave shipfrom Africa that sank in a storm off St. Augustine, Florida, onOctober 18, 1773. So far the only items recovered from the wreckhave been various tools like this one, which may have been used inthe shackling of slaves. This lot is a heavy, doubled-headed hammerwith elliptical hole for handle, very solid and uncorroded butsurfaces conserved anyway, one end clearly flattened from use.Estimate: $75 - $110

Unidentified late-1700s[?] wreck off theMosquito Coast at the border betweenHonduras and Guatemala

972. Bronze breech-loading cannon. About 105 lb, 38” long,about 6” in diameter, 3” bore. This cannon was found on a reefby some local fisherman, whom the consignor encountered onhis way to find a lost city in the jungle. The consignor originallypresented this piece to us as a 1500s cannon, identical in designto one known to have been used in the time of Cortez; but it isalso nearly identical to some breech-loading cannons recoveredfrom the wreck of the Cazador of 1784 in Gulf of Mexico (opensquare hole instead of cascabel at end, plus rectangular slotsflanking the open breech, round trunnions). The problem is thatit lacks any markings or crests (as made, not because of corrosionor damage, although the surfaces do show some pitting and nicksand cuts), but what is certain is that it is Spanish colonial inusage, and it is very impressive like all cannons, fully intact andprobably even usable. Best of all: Inside the barrel are severallarge patches of pink and white coral! Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500

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Royal George, sunk in 1782 off Spithead,England

973. Replica cannon made from bronze recovered from thewreck in 1840. 3 lb, 2 oz, 10" long. Today when we think ofpromotional replica items from shipwreck salvage, cheap trinketscome to mind; but back in the early 1800s, salvagers madesubstantial artifacts to sell and fund their operation. In this case,actual bronze from the cannons on the wreck was melted down andcast into small (working) scale models of the original cannons, andthese models are valuable collectibles today. This specimen has alovely aged-bronze color, with inscription on top over the trunnions“Relic of the ROYAL GEORGE, Sunk 1782, Raised 1840.”Estimate: $1,250 - $1,850

974. Book with wooden covers made from the ship’s timbersrecovered in 1840. 95 grams, 4-3/8" x 2-3/4" x 5/8". An actualbook about the wreck and its salvage (172 pages, seventh edition,probably published in 1843), with RELIC OF THE ROYALGEORGE on the cloth spine, the wooden covers a little warpedand split but intact, a curious promotional item that is scarce today.Estimate: $600 - $900

Unidentified 1780s wreck off thePhilippines

975. Large bronze bell marked S.JOSEPHAÑOD1783. At least 200 lb, 21" tall and 16" indiameter. Although this is not technically a “ship’sbell” (considered the most important relic from anygiven treasure wreck because it proves beyond adoubt the name and date of a wreck), this impressivebell was found ON a wreck, possibly that of aChinese wreck on its way from the coast of Burma(where the consignor believes the bell was cast in1783) to Manila, where a Spanish galleon wouldhave carried it to Mexico, thence to the unknownmission it was meant to grace somewhere in thewestern frontier of North America. Large andbeautifully patinated, this massive bell is perfectlyintact, with fully readable wording (note it saysJOSEPH and not JOSE) and lacking only the steelclapper inside, a facsimile of which could be easilycrafted so that you can hear this bell’s lovely sound(quite pleasant... in fact, we have a recording of itthat we will share with potential bidders uponrequest). Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

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Unidentified late-1700s wreck off Indonesia

976. Encrusted bronze “lantaka” cannon. 39 lb, about 37" longand 3" in diameter, 1¼” bore. This and the next lot are relativelysmall, largely ornamental bronze cannons that were typically castin the Netherlands and traded for spices in the East Indies, wherethe residents supposedly used them for bridal dowries and otherdisplays of wealth, even though these cannons were fully functionalweapons, albeit with very small bores. While many are found onland, passed down through generations, sometimes you see themfrom shipwrecks throughout Southeast Asia, as is the case here,this particular specimen with generous amounts of brown, greenand tan encrustation on all the surfaces except for a small areawhere it was cleaned off to show the bare metal (dark brown). Unlikemost, this cannon has no dolphins (lifting handles), but it does havefull trunnions and yoke, tubular cascabel, flared muzzle with frontsight, leaf-shaped mark near touch-hole with rear sights, perfectlyintact and a wonderful display. Estimate: $3,500 - $5,250

Unidentified early-1800s wreck off Cotabato,Mindanao, Philippines

977. Bronze “lantaka” cannon with crocodile motif. 37 lb, about32" long and 3" in diameter, 1" bore. As above, and also from ashipwreck but without encrustation, just a lovely subtle patina allover, and similar design but WITH the usual “dolphin” liftinghandles and with raised crocodile near touch-hole, perfectly intactand beautiful. Estimate: $3,500 - $5,250

Unidentified French ship from Napoleon’sFleet sunk off Gibraltar in 1805

978. Small bronze button inRiker display box. 6¼” x 5-1/8"(whole box). A rather encrustedand nondescript button presentedin a glass-top box with smallcertificate inside (signed by thesalvager) describing thecircumstances behind the wreck(which was a French man-o-warsunk by the British) and salvage in2005. Estimate: $50 - $75

Spring of Whitby, sunk in 1824 off Wabasso,Florida

979. Silver handle(?) piece. 29.8 grams, roughly 1-3/4" x 1¼”.Small, oval artifact in solidsilver that consists of a flat,round knob inside a widedepression with large slit toedge, solid but with minorpitting. With Fisher photo-

certificate #37706. Estimate:$250 - $375

Unidentified 1800s wrecks in the Caribbeanor Atlantic Ocean

980. Lot of three big, pewter spoons, English, late 1700s-early1800s. 168 grams total, each about 8¼” long. By the hallmarks onthe backs of two of these spoons we can see that they are made ofa pewter alloy known as “Britannia metal,” favored for its more-silvery color and smoother surface, the third spoon more ornatebut not marked and probably regular pewter, that piece very muchencrusted but the others relatively clean (just some staining) andbrassy in color. Estimate: $75 - $110

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981. Lot of two broken spoons (bowls only, wooden handlesmissing), probably American, mid-1800s. 42.8 grams total, eachabout 4" long and 1-3/8" wide. These are of a different design fromthe last lot, being just the bowls and short stems to which wereattached wooden handles, both stems with touchmarks that we werenot able to attribute (WG and S, for example), the metal smoothand brassy (hence possibly “Britannia metal” as mentioned above),both pieces in great condition but uncleaned and encrusted.Estimate: $50 - $75

982. Coral-encrusted iron porthole. 24 lb, 15" in diameter. Wheniron decomposes under the sea, it slowly accretes the objects aroundit, as this fascinating piece shows all too well, the various largepieces of coral around the edge fused to the rust, the glass in thecenter cracked but still translucent, a wonderful mantel-piece forthe casual collector. Estimate: $200 - $300

983. Lot of threebronze spikes. 330grams total, 4" to 9" longeach. Three straight,square-shanked spikeswith flat heads, bronze orbrass in color, the largeone nicely encrusted, buttheir shipwreckprovenances unknown(still good for display). Estimate: $50 - $75

Unidentified 1800s wreck in the Florida Keys

984. Long bronze hull-pin with washer, probably Spanish. 3 lb,2 oz, 20" long and 1" in diameter. Complete and nearly straight,with round cap at one end and the other end flared, keeping a freelymoving washer from coming off, the whole length of the piece withbeautiful green patina and white coral encrustation here and there,a lovely artifact even if the provenance is unknown. Estimate: $75- $110

985. Bronze hull-pin, probably Spanish. 2 lb, 15 oz, 15" longand 1½” in diameter. Like the above but shorter and with muchmore encrustation (raised shell bits) and no green color, anothernice artifact for display. Estimate: $75 - $110

Unidentified 1800s wreck in the EnglishChannel

986. Bronze marlinspike. 48.5 grams, 4½” long, 5/8" wide. Anyonewho has ever had trouble untying a knot can appreciate this tool,which is what sailors used for that very purpose. One end is flatand the other is sharply pointed. Intact and solid, dark brown copper,lightly crystallized surfaces. Estimate: $35 - $50

987. Lot of ten round, brass military buttons, all artillery design.30.8 grams total, 5/8" to 7/8" in diameter. While a specialist inmilitaria could have a field day researching each design in this lot,we prefer to sell them together as shipwreck artifacts and letsomeone else have the fun! Each button shows one or three cannons,usually beneath a crown, with the exception of one that says simplyROYAL REGT OF ARTILLERY around a King George monogram.Most are in excellent condition, with back-loops intact, some heavilypatinated and some brassy in color. Estimate: $100 - $150

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988. Lot of eleven round, brass military buttons and otherdesigns. 32.3 grams total, 5/8" to 15/16" in diameter. Very similarto last lot except with non-artillery designs, mostly with regimentnumbers below crowns, one with an anchor, etc. All in greatcondition, most with back-loops intact, some encrusted andpatinated and others brassy and clean. Another great lot for themilitaria researcher. Estimate: $100 - $150

Unidentified mid-1800s wreck off Europe

991. Huge lignum vitae deadeye. 9 lb, 8½” in diameter and 5"thick. This and the next lot are, without a doubt, the most massivedeadeyes we have ever seen! An important component of the ship’srigging, this deadeye (like most) shows three worn “eyes” in thecenter, through which a lanyard connected it to the outside grooveof another deadeye (probably the one in the next lot, as both arefrom the same source), thereby changing the direction of tensileforce and making it easier to lift heavy weights. Very solid andheavy, lightly dusted with orange sediment all over, a mostimpressive object. Estimate: $250 - $375

992. Huge lignum vitae deadeye. 9 lb, 8½” in diameter and 5"thick. As above in every regard, an exact match. Estimate: $250 -$375990. Lot of five cuprous galley items. 88.9 grams total, largest

item about 5" long. This curious assortment of small, cuprousartifacts includes a drawer pull with porcelain knob, a handlefragment, two round-head nails, and a round strainer cap that mightbe from a large salt-cellar, each item more or less encrusted and/orpatinated and recognizable, some possibly valuable beyond theirshipwreck interest. Estimate: $50 - $75

989. Lot of four pewterspoon parts, one withYates/Birmingham mark(ca. 1870). 129 grams total,the bowl-piece 4½” long, thehandles from 3" to 5" long.All whitish gray andsomewhat “puffy” (like mostsalvaged pewter), the bowl-piece damaged and bent, thebroken-off handles in bettershape, with the back of onecleaned off enough to showa beautiful hallmark thatbears a crown above IN°YATES / BIRMm. Estimate:$60 - $90

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Unidentified mid-1800s wreck in the Atlantic

993. Purple floral transfer ware cup-and-saucer set, English,1834-1854. 235 grams total, the cup about 3-3/4" in diameter and2-¼” tall, the saucer about 6" in diameter and about 1" tall. This isa beautiful set, both pieces perfectly intact and with vivid purpledesign (some kind of transfer ware) against a cream background,also both pieces fairly large, the cup without handles, the saucermarked with IRONSTONE above and T. GODWIN (the maker)below MEZIERES (the pattern name), with very light traces ofencrustation but the provenance unfortunately vague. Estimate:$250 - $375

Santo Andre, sunk in 1856 off the Cape VerdeIslands

994. Small silver-plated fork with hallmarks. 22.1 grams, 5½”long. Cute piece, perfectly intact, its surfaces a dark gray and lightlypitted, with hallmarks F D & S T on back of handle. With Wayne

Duff/Dick Holt photo-certificate. Estimate: $50 - $75

General Abbatucci, sunk in 1869 off Corsica

995. Set of three small, brassthimbles. 8 grams total, eachabout 1" tall and 3/4" indiameter. Completely intactand well-detailed little artifactswith thin film of encrustationinside, worn thin in someplaces, very cute. Each with a

small certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $75 - $110

City of Houston, sunk in 1878 off NorthCarolina

996. Base-metal military figurine (soldier on horse). 8.4 grams,about 2-3/8" tall and 1-7/8" wide. The Houston was an Americansteamship traveling from New York to Galveston (Texas) when shesank off North Carolina at Frying Pan Shoals in the morning ofOctober 23, 1878, in 90 feet of water. This lot and the next two arevery interesting items, the likes of which we have never offeredbefore: Each one is a thin, painted figurine (probably pewter orlead) of a soldier, believed to havebeen used for military planning. Thedepictions are to scale and accurate,this one of a sword-bearing officer(the ends of his sleeve andepaulettes still with some red paintadhering) mounted on a horse, thesurfaces a dark gray, with some lightencrustation, the reverse withoutdesign and inked with salvage data.The base is stabilized by two thinwings. Undoubtedly rare andpossibly of high value to collectorsof militaria. With 1989 photo-

certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $200 - $300

997. Base-metal military figurine (soldier).10.7 grams, about 3" tall, 7/8" wide. As abovebut this one depicting an infantryman, standingat attention with a rifle to his side. All dark grayexcept for the red epaulettes, some lightencrustation, diamond-shaped base for stability.Undoubtedly rare and possibly of high value tocollectors of militaria. With 1989 photo-

certificate from the salvagers. Estimate: $200 -$300

998. Base-metal military figurine (soldier).6.9 grams, about 3" tall, 7/8" wide. Same asthe last lot but with brighter red on theepaulettes and with more facial features visibledue to less encrustation. Undoubtedly rare andpossibly of high value to collectors of militaria.With 1989 photo-certificate from the

salvagers. Estimate: $200 - $300

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R.M.S. Republic, sunk in 1909 offMassachusetts

999. Sterling silver fork, 1st class passenger service. 65 grams,8½” long. While everyone has heard of the sinking of the R.M.S.

Titanic in 1912, most people don’t realize that another White Starpassenger ship, the R.M.S. Republic, sank three years before it offNantucket, Massachusetts, after colliding with an immigrant ship.The wrecksite in 270 feet of water was dived in 1981, yielding asmall amount of artifacts (this piece among them) that weresubsequently donated to a museum in Delaware. We have to considerthese artifacts to be extremely rare. This fork is in perfect condition,like new, without any evidence of salvage or use in its time, withWhite Star line pennant on the top of the handle and lots of tinyhallmarks on the bottom. Pedigreed to the Treasures of the Sea

museum collection, with photo-certificate #REP-243. Estimate:$1,200 - $1,800

1000. Sterling silver spoon, 1st class passenger service. 59 grams,8-1/8" long. As above in every respect except that it is a spooninstead of a fork. Pedigreed to the Treasures of the Sea museum

collection, with photo-certificate #REP-233. Estimate: $1,200 -$1,800

1001. Sterling silver knife, 1st class passenger service. 61 grams,about 8" long and 1¼” wide. Origin and condition as above exceptthat the handle (of ribbed design) does show some minor denting,the White Star logo and hallmarks on the blade near the handle.Pedigreed to the Treasures of the Sea museum collection, with

photo-certificate #REP-237. Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

Principe de Asturias, sunk in 1916 off Brazil

1002. Set of pewter fork, spoon and knife (with toothpick inhandle). 168 grams total, knife and spoon about 8" long, knifehandle 4-3/4" long. The Principe de Asturias was a Spanishsteamship that struck a rock and exploded on March 3, 1916, atPirabura Point, Ilhabela, São Paolo, Brazil. Never before have weseen artifacts for sale from this wreck, but here we have a ratherwell-preserved dining set of one large fork, one large spoon andone thick knife handle (the steel blade missing), all simple in design,each with smooth surfaces and the fork and spoon with hallmarkson the back of the handles that include “TSJ / MARAVILLA” and“Madrid,” plus the round end of the knife handle has a small knobwhich hides a small toothpick! With hand-signed photo-certificate

from the salvagers. Estimate: $150 - $225

Oregon, dismantled in 1942

1003. Small, stamped section of wood from the ship. 25.2 grams,2" x 1-3/4" x 3/4". The battleshipOregon was an important participantin the Spanish American War at theclose of the 19th century, and after afew more years of service and a stintas a museum in the 1920s, she wasslated for dismantling in 1942, withsmall pieces of her wooden parts likethis one (with white paint on threesides) stamped with ORIGINALWOOD / BATTLESHIP / OREGON / 1896-1942 and sold to fundthe war effort. Estimate: $25 - $40

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Other artifacts (not from shipwrecks)

1004. Bronze dagger, ancient Luristan (Northern Persia, nowIraq), 800-1500 BC. 7 oz, 14" long, 1"-wide blade. Solid and intactdagger (still somewhat sharp!) with nice, crusty patina all over,small hole in handle end (as made?), interesting ancient weapon,considered far superior to the iron weapons that came later.Estimate: $350 - $525

1006. Bronze socket spear-point, ancient Luristan (Northern Persia, now Iraq), 800-1500 BC. 5 oz, 11½” long. A smaller versionof the last lot but with long, cylindrical socket for inserting the pole, a bit more encrusted and patinated but still sharp and well preserved.Estimate: $250 - $375

1005. Bronze “leaf” spear-point, ancient Luristan (NorthernPersia, now Iraq), 800-1500 BC. 5 oz, 11" long and 2" at its widest.A long, double-edged polearm point with blade still sharp, beautifulbrass color on one side with greenish encrustation, three holes nearpole end for fastening to the pole, another interesting ancient bronzeweapon in great condition. Estimate: $175 - $275

1007. Pre-Columbian terra cottafigurine. 23.1 grams, about 1-5/8" x1¼” x 1-1/8". A small clay head withdistinct facial features and jutting jaw,light tan with dark gray highlights. With

Carl Fismer certificate (generic).

Estimate: $50 - $75

1008. Pre-Columbian terra cottafigurine. 69.1 grams, about 2" x 1-3/4"x 1¼”. Thick and solid head withprominent ears but no facial features,orange color. With Carl Fismer

certificate (generic). Estimate: $50 -$75

1009. Pre-Columbian terra cottafigurine. 29.1 grams, about 1-3/4" x1-3/4" x 15/16". Yet a third head withfaint facial features, one prominentear, headdress on top, light gray color.With Carl Fismer certificate

(generic). Estimate: $50 - $75

1010. Pre-Columbianterra cotta figurine. 25.1grams, 1½” x 1-7/8" x 1".Bird’s head in profile, withbig beak and feathers onback of head, two thickholes with lips for ears, tanwith gray highlights. With

Carl Fismer certificate

(generic). Estimate: $50 -$75

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1012. Spanish brass coin weight, 1-escudo size. 3.4grams, ½” square and 1/8" thick. Marked on one sidewith a Spanish cross-and-tressure within a border ofdots, uncertain hallmark on reverse, good brass color,at least XF condition, with typical file marks to getthe weight just right. Estimate: $75 - $110

1011. Research set of six types of tajaderas with rare book onthe topic. 162 grams total, ranging from 2" x 1-3/4" to 5" x 6". Aswe revealed in our last auction, the native Americans who precededthe Spanish had a crude currency in the form of thin, flat, axe-shaped scrapers known as tajaderas (Mexico) or hachas (Ecuador),both types cast in a copper-arsenic alloy starting around 1300 AD(the arsenic being the reason such thin, cuprous objects couldsurvive burial and immersion for centuries). It is unclear how twounrelated cultures separated by thousands of miles could havedeveloped the same concept at the same time. We feel these itemsare currently under-studied, under-appreciated and thereforeundervalued, so we are making an effort to research them and offerthem up for auction with the most accurate information. In thisparticular lot we have six distinct types, as follows: (1) Axe-shapedhacha, believed to have been made by the Cañari people of Ecuador,rare, with flecks of gold (hence the most valuable type), superbcondition; (2) Smaller hacha (also known as an hachuela), sameorigin, again with flecks of gold and considered the rarest of all,this one VF; (3) Mushroom-shaped tajadera, Xaaga, Oaxaca(southern Mexico), a type specifically mentioned (along with adrawing) in 1548 by Francisco López Tenirio, Regidor deAntequera, to the Presidente del Consejo de Indias in Spain, scarce,XF; (4) Heavy, short-handled tajadera, Zapotec, Oaxaca, XF,common; (5) Long, thin and wavy tajadera, Guerrero-Michoacan(Tarascan), western Mexico, Fine, uncommon in this size; and (6)Smaller wavy tajadera, Guerrero-Michoacan (Tarascan), westernMexico, Fine condition and commonest of all. Accompanied by

the book Axe-Monies and Their Relatives, by Hosler, Lechtman

and Holm (1990). Estimate: $900 - $1,200

1013. English steel breastplate, late 1500s-early 1600s (SpanishArmada type). 6 lb, roughly 18" x 12" x 9". Original armor piecewith no attachments or rivets except for two round posts protrudingfrom the breast, matte black finish all over to arrest rust, very sturdyand intact, scarce and impressive. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

1014. Late-1500s gauntlet, European. Certainly one of the mostvisually arresting items in this sale, this right-hand gauntlet washand-forged and engraved in the 1500s, the engraving being of abearded nobleman (possibly the original owner), typically used onlyceremoniously, with flared cuff, knuckle guard and rope bandingthat match a pair of gauntlets known to have been made for PhilipII of Spain (see page 244 of the Stone book offered in this auctionas lot #1150. The index finger is missing but all the others are present(rare to see ANY fingers still attached) and fully articulate despitedeterioration of the leather bands and rivets holding the fingers on(which themselves are probably replacements from the late 1800sor early 1900s). Also, some of the metal surfaces of this piece shownickel-plating that was probably applied in the 1920s, and the darkrusty interior probably came about in modern times as well; but allthe main steel parts of the gauntlet are original and fairly wellpreserved considering its age. Gauntlets like this are generallyscarce, as they fell out of use upon the advent of easily reloadablefirearms in the 1600s. Note: This piece makes an awesome displayclutching the dagger in the next lot! Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

1015. Left-handed dagger, Spanish or Spanish colonial, ca. 1570-1600. 12" blade, 17" overall. Any swashbuckler worth his weightin doubloons could tell you that one blade was never enough! Using your rapier in your right (main) hand, you needed a short blade forthrusting or parrying in the left hand, hence the development of the so-called “left-handed” (or main gauche) dagger, a formidableweapon in its own right, fully capable of delivering a fatal blow through chainmail armor. Long after rapiers went out of style, thesedaggers saw continued use, and therefore intact examples like this one are fairly scarce. This piece is in very fine condition, the pommel,grip, cross guard and doubled-edged blade all tight and original to each other. A small area of the original wire grip has had glue applied tohold it sound, but it was neatly done and does not distract. There is also scattered pitting on the pommel and cross guard, but the steelblade (with blood groove) is smooth with only light peppering. With 1996 letter of authenticity from W. Fagan & Co. Estimate: $2,000- $3,000

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1016. Spanish colonial pike head, ca. 1550-1650. 18" long. Animpressively long polearm, with double-sided elegant leaf tip withraised medial atop a long, conical socket with expansion slit forreceiving a long hardwood pole known as a haft (not present withthis example), perfectly intact except for a few small nicks in theblade and some surface pitting. Pikes like this one were hand forgedin the New World and issued as standard armament tooutfit conquistador troops. This weapon saw use not only in battlebut also for hunting, especially for wild boar, whose thick skin wasno match for musket shot! This particular piece was unearthed nearSanta Fe, New Mexico, hence possibly associated with Don Juande Onate’s campaign and settlement in the region during the late1500’s. While Spanish Colonial pikes were made and used inrelatively large quantities, surprisingly few have survived and eludecollectors today, especially in such solid and fine condition.Estimate: $500 - $750

1017. Small bronze signal cannon,Spanish colonial, 1600s. 1 lb, 3 oz, 2-5/8" tall and 1-5/8" in diameter. An upright,flat-based mortar with touch-hole atbottom and two reinforces below slightlyflared rim, used for signaling (like a flaregun) or powder-testing. This example isprobably the smallest we have seen, itsbore only 3/4" in diameter, and it is inexcellent condition, much neater thanmost, dark gray in color. Found in Peru.

Estimate: $175 - $275

1020. Silver whistle,Spanish colonial, early tomid-1600s. 4.1 grams, 1-3/8" long and about ½” indiameter. Cute little piecethat actually still works,consisting of a vase-shapedmain body with slit and round-knob ends, one of which has a holeyou blow into, with loop and two jump-rings at top for wearing ona chain, a little dented and scratched but good old silver with nicetoning. Found in Peru. Estimate: $250 - $375

1019. Dutch East India Co. (VOC) apothecary bottle, 1600s.859 grams, 6" tall and 4½” in diameter. A fat, bulbous vase,unusually heavy for its size, with very narrow throat below a double-lipped rim, with VOC monogram in wreath painted on the body inblue under a crackled gray glaze, also with VOC monogram on thebottom, probably rare, very similar to one in our Treasure Auction#3 that sold for $575. Estimate: $350 - $525

1022. Large brass buckle, Spanishcolonial, 1600s-1700s. 24.8 grams, 2-5/8" x 2-1/8". Complete rectangularbuckle, with very thin hasp still attachedand functional, cracked in center butotherwise intact, coppery color with lightpatina. Found at Portobello, Panama.

Estimate: $50 - $75

1023. Bronze buckle, Spanishcolonial, 1600s-1700s, interestingshape. 6.1 grams, about 1¼” to aside. Curious squarish/rhomboidshape with C-shaped hasp (fullyfunctional) and still-sharp grip-points, the metal thin but intact, alittle more interesting than the usualbuckle. Found at Portobello,

Panama. Estimate: $60 - $90

1021. Large brass buckle,Spanish colonial, 1600s-1700s. 64.8 grams, 3-7/8" x 3-1/8". Somewhat T-shaped, thisis technically only half abuckle, but it must have beena HUGE one! Solid and sturdywith lightly patinated surfaces.Found at Portobello, Panama.

Estimate: $50 - $75

1018. Small bronze signal cannon,Spanish colonial, 1600s. 2 lb, 6 oz,3" tall and 2" in diameter. Same asabove but slightly bigger and cruder(both in how it was made and fromuse, particularly around the touch-hole), nicely patinated and encrustedwith light sediment. Found in Peru.

Estimate: $175 - $275

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1024. Bronze religious medallion, Spanish, early 1600s. 2.6grams, about 7/8" in diameter. Small, round medallion made in1625 to celebrate thecanonization of five Iberiansaints: Santa Isabel de Portugal onthe front (with S. ELISAB andREG.D.P. in legend), and on theback are Santa Teresa de Ávila,San Felipe Neri, San Ignacio deLoyola, San Francisco Javier, andin the middle San Isidro Labrador, with ROMA (Rome) in exergue(just to reinforce its curative powers!). A bit encrusted and wellpatinated but with all details clear, with small hole punched neartop (loop missing). Rare. Estimate: $75 - $110

1025. Bronze religious medallion,Spanish or Italian, early 1600s. 2.9grams, about 1" tall and 3/4" wide.The front of this small, oval medaldepicts the holy family with legendS.ANNA.MA.MARIA.V. (referringto Santa Ana, mother of the VirginMary) above ROMA in exergue, andon the back is a representation of the

“Santissimo Sacramento” (Blessed Sacrament). Excellent condition,dark but not very worn, but without the loop at top. Estimate: $75- $110

1026. Bronze religiousmedallion, Spanish, mid-1600s.4.9 grams, about 7/8" indiameter. On the front of thissmall, round medal is SantaQuiteria, and on the back are hersisters (virgins and martyrs aswell) Santa Marciana, SantaMarina and Santa Librada, withSORES in the legend and ROMA (Rome) in exergue for addedemphasis. The details are all sharp and not too worn, just a littleencrusted, the loop at top intact, but with a small piece of the edgemissing. Estimate: $75 - $110

1027. Lot of two bronze religious medallions, Spanish, mid-1600s. 3.2 grams, 3/4" x 5/8" (octagonal); 2.1 grams, 11/16" x 5/8". One of these small medals is octagonal (known in Spanish as“ochavada”) and shows the image and legend of Jesus of Nazarethon the front and the virgin Nuestra Señora de Gracia de Granadaon the back; the other medal is oval and shows Santa Ana (motherof the Virgin Mary) on the front and praying angels on the back.Both medals are in slightly worn but otherwise rather nice condition,with loops at top intact. Estimate: $100 - $150

1028. Bronze religious medallion,Spanish, 1600s. 4.2 grams, about 7/8" x 3/4". Small, octagonal medal(known in Spanish as “ochavada”)with portrait of the Virgin Mary onthe front and Joseph on the back withbaby Jesus in his lap and pulling onhis beard. Dark and encrusted, a bitworn but with loop at top intact.Estimate: $75 - $110

1029. Bronze religiousmedallion, Spanish, 1600s. 2.6grams, about 7/8" x 13/16".Small, oval medallion depictingthe holy family, with San José(Joseph) and baby son Jesus onthe front (with SIOS for “S.Jos.”to left) and the Virgin Mary as ababy with her mother Santa Ana

on the back. Dark surfaces with whitish sediment, holed near top,loop at top broken off. Estimate: $75 - $110

1030. Large and important bronze religious medallion, Spanish,late 1600s. 20.6 grams, about 1-3/8" x 1¼”. This worn but heftyoctagonal medal (known in Spanish as “ochavada”) shows SantaGertrudis (a 13th-century German saint who was not canonizeduntil 1678) with legend on the front, and on the back it shows Godand Jesus as humans with a dove as the Holy Spirit in arepresentation of the Holy Trinity. Quite worn, but fully intact (loopat top), scarce. Estimate: $125 - $185

1031. Small silver crucifix, Spanishcolonial, 1600s-1700s. 6.6 grams,about 1-7/8" tall and 1¼” wide. Madefrom good old silver, this piece hasobviously seen some heavy use overthe centuries but is still wearable as apendant today, with lots of dark toningand patina in crevices, the designsomewhat ornate on front (flat back),the Christ figure in relief havingreceived the most wear of course.Found in Peru. Estimate: $200 -$300

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1032. Bronze crucifix, Spanishcolonial, 1600s-1700s. 13.8grams, 3" tall, 2" wide. Patinatedbut well preserved, this crucifixfeatures a separately-moldedChrist figure with halo firmlyattached to a simple cross whosedemi-cylindrical arms showraised dots on the backside, smallloop at top for wear. Found in

Peru. Estimate: $200 - $300

1033. Bronze religious medallion, Spanish, early 1700s. 6.7grams, about 1" x 15/16".Scarce Jesuit medal, slightlyoval shaped, with St. AloysiusGonzaga on the front and St.Stanislas Kostka on the back(with respective legends), alittle worn but clearlyreadable, missing the loop attop. Estimate: $75 - $110

1034. Silver trade reliquary pendant with painted portraitsinside, Spanish Philippines, 1700s. 15.8 grams, about 1½” x 1¼”.Obviously much used with devotion over the centuries, this ovalsilver pendant shows vivid portraits under glass on both sides: Onthe front is Jesus (“ecce homo”) with Philippine facial features,and on the back is the theophanic Philippine Virgin Mary known as“Our Lady of the Rosary” or, more simply, “La Naval.” Her storygoes back to 1593, when the Spanish governor in the Philippinescommissioned a sculpture of the Virgin Mary to be made, and theChinese sculptor gave the statue distinctly eastern features. Later,in 1646, when greatly outnumbered Spanish forces in the Philippinesmiraculously won five bloody naval battles against Dutch protestantinterlopers by seeking the intercession of their virgin “La Naval,”the victorious defenders petitioned the Church to sanctify whathappened as the workings of the Virgin Mary appearing throughher Philippine likeness, much like the story of the Virgin ofGuadalupe in Mexico. La Naval is still a strong symbol of Catholicfaith in the Philippines today. The portraits on this piece are quiterecognizable despite damage to their glass enclosures, which atleast shows authenticity and lack of restoration, and the silver casingaround the edge is worn and toned in crevices, just like an oldsilver coin. At the top is a loop and jump-ring, making this rareand important piece still wearable. Estimate: $800 - $1,200

1035. Small, wooden “arcón” chest, ca. 1680-1700. 5 lb, 8 oz,14¼” x 8" x 7". One of the more interesting items in our firstTreasure Auction last year was a matching pair of Peruvianwooden chests for transporting valuables; and while the pair didnot sell, after the auction we negotiated the sale of just the biggerchest, leaving the smaller chest for later consignment, here andnow. This smaller chest was ideal for holding the most valuableitems (like coins and jewelry), with a wooden sub-compartmentinside for the smallest treasures (like rings or bags of gold dust!).The craftsmanship is impeccable, with no less than five dovetailsin each corner joint, molding along the bottom, fully operationallock in front with original key, original iron hinges in back. It isin excellent condition, the wood a lovely honey brown in color,obviously well taken care of over the years (with a pedigree tomatch). Pedigreed to the collection of Raúl Sticks Barrenechea

(1897-1960), Peruvian ambassador to Spain. Estimate: $3,500- $5,250

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1036. Spontoon, European, late 1600s-early 1700s. 8 oz, 9-3/4"long and 4" wide. A dagger-like lance point with leaf-shaped bladeabove S-shaped crossbar on top of a short, conical socket for thepole, very solid but rusty, with early museum mark faintly visibleon the blade. Estimate: $350 - $525

1037. Chinese blue-on-white porcelain teacup (small), QingDynasty. 34.7 grams, about 1-3/8" tall and 2" in diameter. Verycute little teacup with floral pattern in blue covering the outside,white inside, perfectly intact. Estimate: $50 - $75

1038. Chinese blue-on-whiteporcelain spoon, QingDynasty. 30.2 grams, roughly4¼” x 2". A typical porcelainspoon with fluted handle slopingdown to a wide, flat bowl, withcrude pattern in blue on insideonly, perfectly intact. Estimate:$50 - $75

1039. Bronze miniature cannon, ca. 1700. 83 grams, 4" long and½” in diameter. Scale model of a bronze cannon, possibly used asa foundry sample or powder-tester, with hollow bore and opentouch-hole (hence can be fired), trunnions and cascabel intact, nicedark copper color on top, darker on bottom. Estimate: $150 - $225

1040. Brass navigational dividers, mid-1700s, perfect condition.26.6 grams, 5" long. While we are hardly specialists in navigationalantiques, this is certainly the finest set of dividers we have everoffered, its steel points VERY sharp and its brass arms and hingepractically pristine, just the iron hinge-pin at top rusted from ageand exposure. Estimate: $350 - $525

1041. Ornate wooden stirrups, Spanish colonial, 1600s-1700s.2 lb, 14 oz total, each about 7" x 5½” x 4". Wooden “clog”-typestirrups with highly ornamental design, the snub-nosed wooden partswrapped with single metal strips with rectangular loop at top,obviously aged and well used, one with splits in the wood and theother with a small round repair from long ago. Estimate: $200 -$300

1042. Plug bayonet, German, late 1600s or early 1700s. 7 oz,18" long, blade 1" wide. The concept of a bayonet began in theearly 1600s, when someone got the idea to ram his dagger into theend of his arquebus and use it as a polearm. By mid-century, bladeswere being intentionally manufactured with round handlesspecifically for putting into rifles for closer combat. Later, by theend of the 1600s, fixed bayonets mounted outside the barrel madethe plug bayonet obsolete within the next century. This specimen isa real beauty, with brass pommel and cross-guard, dark-brown hornhandle, nice clean blade with wide blood-groove, no markings butexcellent condition and valuable pedigree. Pedigreed to the R.D.C.

Evans collection, plated as #119 in his book The Plug Bayonet(2002), with original tag. Estimate: $600 - $900

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1043. Set of three iron “skeleton” keys (jail), 1700s, European,with ancient Roman ring for holding them. 349 grams total, eachkey 5" to 7-3/8" long. Keys are a collectible unto themselves, andwe have never really checked out that market, but we suspect it isquite active. Typical keys of their time, each of these has an ovalring, long shaft, and odd-shaped hollow end (each one different, ofcourse) for inserting into a warded lock whose central pin wouldenter the key and allow it to pass. All three keys have a wonderfulold look to them but show no damage or encrustation. The ring,however, is much older, made of brass (patinated), and joinedanachronistically with the keys just to keep them together. Estimate:$900 - $1,350

1044. Small barrel tap, 1700s. 25 grams, about 4¼” long and ¼”in diameter. A somewhat J-shaped hollow tube with stop-cockmissing from upright cylinder near spout end, dark bronze surfaces,nicely patinated, cute and easily recognizable artifact. Found in

Central America. Estimate: $100 - $150

1045. Spanish colonial (Mexico) broadsword (espada ancha), 1700s. 1 lb, 11 oz, 31½” long, the blade 1¼” at its widest. A wide (atleast compared to a rapier), double-edged sword with D-shaped steel knuckle bow, horn grip (rather worn), and shell guard turned to thesame plane as the blade, which itself is complete and well preserved save for some minor nicks, the handle just a little loose butotherwise in fine condition for something that probably saw regular use. Estimate: $1,250 - $1,850

1046. Encrusted terra cotta handledpitcher, 1700s, Spanish colonial. 436grams, 7" tall and 4" in diameter. Abulbous pitcher with sturdy handle,fully intact, somewhat mauve in colorbut with gray-white encrustation allover, either from burial or immersionsomewhere in South America.Estimate: $275 - $425

1047. Coiled bronze slave bracelet, probably 1700s. 11 lb, 9 oz,6½” long, 3" wide. In Western African culture, money in the formof bracelets and legbands proliferated as late as the mid-1900s,and slavers from Europe took full advantage, supplying the Africanchiefs with boatloads of bracelets (usually known as “manillas”) inexchange for slaves. Some manillas, like this piece, were fancierand were more likely produced in Africa, this one probably fromNigeria. It consists of seven loose coils, themselves made fromtwisted cuprous wire, with flat ends. Loaded with light encrustationand beautiful patina, probably scarce and increasingly in demandas something more than the “usual” trade manilla. Estimate: $300- $450

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1048. Bronze buckle, Spanish, 1700s, rare type. 24 grams, about 3" x 1-3/4". Curiousfigure-eight shape with fleur-tipped ends, identical to those found on the Cazador wreckof 1784 but this one non-salvage, yet with thickly encrusted hasp (fully motile), roundededges but flat back, brassy color with spots of bluish-green. Estimate: $60 - $90

1049. Spanish colonial machete, late 1700s. 15 oz, 29" long and the blade 1½” wide. With L-shaped wood grip wire around the tangof a crude, curved blade, simple machetes like this one were known to have been used throughout the 1700s in colonial America. Thisspecimen is in decent condition, its clean blade relatively free of nicks (but also looks recently sharpened), nicely aged handle (a littlebit loose). Estimate: $350 - $525

1050. French Naval flintlock blunderbuss, 1790s-1800s. 6 lb, 33½” long. A very nice, rare original piece, with round steel barrel withatypical elliptical bore that shows hash marks at the flared muzzle and some engraving near the breech (looks like a tree with an eye-shaped canopy and rays), classic “Empire period” walnut stock with mostly original finish but with minor old repair behind the barreltang, brass buttplate and trigger guard and ramrod pipes (with original iron ramrod), 1773-type flintlock mechanism with roundedlockplate, reinforced hammer and bridled powder-pan, all surfaces smooth and untouched and in working order, just a couple replacedscrews. Estimate: $2,750 - $4,250

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1051. British octant, ebony with ivory inlay, late 1700s-early1800s, choice condition. 2 lb, 12 oz, 14" tall and 11" wide. Thisdevice was the navigational instrument of choice at the time formeasuring latitude from astronomical angles. It is sometimes calleda “reflecting quadrant,” as it incorporates the principals of the earlierquadrant (and before that, the full-circle astrolabe) but in morecompact form by use of two brass-framed mirrors, both of whichare present on this specimen, as are also one glass optic (sun filter)and three glass color shades (green and red), two brass peep sights,plus all corresponding screws and knobs. Three brass legs on thebottom offered horizontal use, the readings made via a rotatingbrass arm with a window over an ivory board at bottom that showsdegrees marked from 0 to 100. One very rare and special featureon this piece (indicating high-end manufacture) is a small ivorycap underneath the arm that covers a deep hole in the center framestrut where a small pencil could be stored (miraculous that the ivorycap was not lost!). In fact, this octant is completely intact exceptfor one small piece of ivory inlay on the back on which the navigatorcould record his reading with a pencil. The condition is alsoexcellent, with traces of dried old brass cleaner in the crevasses butthe brass nicely re-toned over time, everything functional andmoveable (some controls a bit tight), no cracks in the ivory andnone of the original glass damaged although there is some normalsilver loss on the mirrors, as to be expected. For reference, a similarbut less complete specimen in our last auction sold for $4600.Estimate: $1,500 - $2,250

1052. British presentation dress sword, early 1800s. 1 lb, 38½” long, blade 3/4" at its widest. A long, narrow single-edged sword withgilt brass D-shaped knuckle bow, pommel and clamshell guard, horn grip, aged but fully intact blade with blood groove, beautifullyengraved with the owner’s name, rank and regiment on the guard. Estimate: $400 - $600

1053. Wooden “money box” chest, early 1800s, SpanishPhilippines. 27 lb, about 26" x 13" x 13". Over the years we havesold several of the large, iron “armada” chests that were simply tooheavy to move when full of treasure; what is much rarer are wooden“money boxes” like this one, which are relatively light in comparisonand were used to carry bags of coins on board ships. Like the ironchests, this box has a false lock in the front (with two keyholes),the actual lock also in the front but toward the top and no longerfunctional (even if the key were still present). Whatever hingeswere originally on the back of the lid are also long gone and replacedwith thick-gauge wire, the thin handles on the sides also probablynot original since to carry a full box would have taken much moreheavy-duty handles. On the front are also seven nailed-in studs fordecoration (five others apparently missing). The wood itself isbeautifully aged but crudely crafted, with minimal dovetailing inthe corners, a few old repairs here and there, nice but simple moldingon the bottom. In short, this piece is far from pristine, but wasobviously well used and probably once contained a veritable fortunein coins. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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1054. Large, low-grade silver arm-ring with design, cut to makeinto a slave bracelet. 283 grams, about 3½” in diameter and ½” incross-section. Originallywe thought this was afancy “manilla,” the termgiven to bronze C-shaped bracelets tradedfor slaves in Africa in theearly 1800s; but then wenoticed that it wasactually once a completering, with about 1/5 of itbroken off and missing(notice the repeatedpattern on one side of thebreak), and a lightpolishing revealed that it was actually low-grade silver! Because itwas found with a pile of manillas, we believe it was used for thatpurpose, but not originally. Thick and heavy, with smooth surfaces.Estimate: $75 - $110

1058. English leather shot-bag, 1800s. 122 grams, roughly 9" x3-3/4" x 1". A flat, pear-shaped, brown-leather bag with brass spoutfor dispensing small lead shot into a rifle, probably for huntingdeer and pheasant, both of which are depicted (embossed) on theleather part. The spout is marked with DIXON & SONS / PATENT,a maker in Sheffield, England. Fully functional except for a smallseam-split (could be re-stitched). Estimate: $100 - $150

1059. Sterling silver mesh coin purse,probably European, mid- to late1800s. 25.3 grams, about 3" x 1-3/4".The design of this small purse(rounded, hinged opening at top withball clasp, mesh-ring bag with ballpendants at bottom) is very close instyle to one in gold that we offered inour Treasure Auction #2 from aBrazilian/Portuguese source, but quickresearch shows they were popular allover Europe in the 1800s. This exampleis in perfect condition except for theloss of one of the balls at the bottom, with loop and jump-ring attop for carrying on a chain, the silver nicely toned, undamaged andusable. Estimate: $75 - $110

1057. Gold-filigree enameled pendant, heart-shaped, PedroII, Portuguese/Brazilian, 1830s-1880s. 10.4 grams, 1-3/4"tall and 1-1/8" wide. An incredibly ornate jewel, shaped justlike the “Heart” cobs of the Potosí mint, with crowned P. II(for Pedro II) inside wreath in center enameled in blue, whiteand green on one side and the Brazilian arms in white and blueon the other side, perfectly intact and wearable. We have notbeen able to research this piece, but the connection with theking of Brazil is patent. Estimate: $5,000 - $7,500

1056. Dutch black glass “case gin”bottle, early 1800s. 711 grams, 11" talland 3½” to a side at its widest. A square-sided bottle with shallow base, slightlytapered shape, 1" applied lip, very glossyand smooth surface, dark-olive/ambercolor with a few small air-bubbles insidethe glass, common artifact butuncommonly nice condition. Estimate:$75 - $110

1055. Ornate copperslave bracelet. 313grams, 3-3/4" largestdiameter, 3/4" largestthickness. A large, C-shaped armband ofmore or less ovalcross-section, withfeathery basket-weaveengraving on exterior,nice copper color withold patina, probably arare design as thesethings go. Estimate:$75 - $110

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1060. Iron “canister” shot, CivilWar period. 6 lb, 5" tall and 3-3/8" in diameter. Among the mosteffective anti-personnelammunition during the Civil Warwas the “canister” shot, acylindrical stack of about 28small balls (grapeshot) with metalplates on either end, which, whenshot from a cannon, would spreadout and hit targets over a widearea (or not). These items are raretoday, especially more or lessintact like this one, with smoothballs coated black to preventrusting, also one of the round end-plates intact but the other replacedwith a wooden facsimile and usedas a bookend. Estimate: $750 -$1,100

1061. Civil War bullet setin Riker display box.About 6-3/8" x 5¼”. Leadbullets from the Civil Warare not rare items, but theyare interesting, and thesefour have been attractivelypackaged with their exacttechnical descriptionsprinted above or below,with “Civil War Bullets /1861 - 1865” printed at thebottom, all housed in aglass-topped display-case.Estimate: $25 - $40

1062. Victorian-era replica of a medieval jousting helmet.Evoking medieval times of kingly tournaments with battling andjousting knights, this late-1800s replica was well crafted from solidsteel (hand-hammered and engraved, unlike the mass-produced,punched-out, cheap modern fakes from China), an acceptablemuseum alternative to an original, which would be quite rare andexpensive indeed. It consists of three movable parts: A fixed collar(with rope banding and ornate detail) rising up to side rivets, towhich are attached both an upswept pointed visor (with matchingdetail among six slots) in the front and a plain skullpiece in theback. Some assorted old dents and other signs of age serve toadd character, but everything is solid and sound, with no heavycorrosion. The exterior was once preserved with a clear coat oflacquer(?), now with areas of light surface rust under the coating,all of which can be easily cleaned off and polished if so desired.The interior surfaces are original, with slightly rusty (but stable)patina. On the back at top there are two holes, the higher one forattaching to a stand (not included), and the lower one for securinga bezel to hold large feather plumes, as was the fashion. Wearableover an average-sized head, but probably more useful for display!Estimate: $400 - $600

1063. Knights Templar sword and scabbard (chain missing),late 1800s, unique handle. 2 lb, 36½” long, the blade 1" wide.Anyone who has seen the National Treasure or Indiana Jones moviesknows about the Knights Templar, a medieval Christian order knownnot only for skill in combat but also for banking acumen, fundingmuch of Christendom until the Knights were disbanded in the 1300s.A modern version (begun in the 1700s) with no direct link to theoriginal but incorporating many of the same secret rites andaccoutrement is known for charity work. Dating to the late 1800s,this Templar sword probably saw only ceremonial use, and istherefore in excellent condition, with owner’s name C.A. Merrillengraved on narrow, doubled-edged blade, ornate cross-guard,golden hued handle (wood?) with unique tattooed(?) design,pommel in the form of a knight’s helmet with ring to which a chain(missing) attached it to rings on the matching scabbard with similardesigns. Excellent condition. Estimate: $250 - $375

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1064. Cup and saucer set marked “Italia,” same service usedon the Andrea Doria. 207 grams total, the cup 1½” tall and 2½” indiameter and the saucer 4-3/4" in diameter and 3/4" tall. This chinaset is from another ship of the same Italian line as the passengerliner Andrea Doria that famously collided with another vessel andsank off Massachusetts in 1956. It is a second-class service set,with simple blue and gold bands around the rims and marked withITALIA below a crown, maker’s mark RICHARD GINORI on thebottoms. Actual Andrea Doria china can sell for up to $1000 perpiece, so this set makes for a more affordable alternative. Like new.Estimate: $85 - $130

1065. Small brass-plated iron cannon replica with woodencarriage. 9 lb, 15" long and 8½” wide (with carriage). A functionalscale model, both the tube and the carriage faithful reproductions,the brass plating nearly consumed by underlying surface rust butotherwise in decent condition, with copper tag below the cannonthat indicates this as #426 of a limited production of 465 pieces.Accompanying this lot are a small celluloid Mickey Mouse doll(believed to be 1930s vintage) and charred wad that were foundinside the barrel, indicating that someone once tried to blast Mickeyout the muzzle. Estimate: $300 - $450

MEDIA

Documents

1066. Original Spanish colonial document from Bolivia withtranslation. 8½” x 12½”. A one page (two-sided) document fromofficial records concerning a public debt, signed by Pedro de Balboaand issued in Cochabamba, Bolivia (Peru at the time) and datedOctober 14, 1678, with royal stamp at top for the payment of 1 realfor the document (a sort of notary tax), excellent conditionconsidering its age. Estimate: $50 - $75

1067. Large ship print. 18½” x 11½”. Highly detailed diagram ofthe portside and stern of “An English Second Rate of the smallerclass” of 1670, beautifully done and probably very informative forthe advanced researcher, artist’s name stated as “Tomkins,” excellentcondition. Estimate: $135 - $200

The following eight lots are highly detailed, uncoloredwoodcut prints on foldout sheets from an unidentifiedbook (or books) published in England in 1800-1802,some with date and/or engraver’s name indicated.These prints are rare and should be very interestingto nautical enthusiasts for the information they revealabout the construction of wooden ships of the 1600s.

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1068. Large ship print. 18¼” x 11½”. As above (same artist anddiagram) but of a French Second Rate of 1670, this one with dateof 1801 printed above title, excellent condition. Estimate: $135 -$200

1069. Large ship print. 11¼” x 18½”. As above (same artist anddate and diagram) but without the name of the type of ship, a fewminor stains and wear. Estimate: $100 - $150

1070. Large ship print. 11½” x 25½”. As above (same artist anddate) but showing a full portside view of “The Royal Prince,” theartist’s name given as “Charles Tomkins,” nice condition. Estimate:$135 - $200

1071. Large ship print. 11½” x 25½”. As above (same artist anddate) but this diagram a cutaway view of the starboard and stern of“The Captain a British Third Rate. 1678.,” excellent condition.Estimate: $135 - $200

1072. Large ship print. 11¼” x 18½”. Like the above but differentartist (“Newton”) and a full starboard view of the “Royal Charlesbuilt 1673,” with a bank of 50 cannons on the ready, excellentcondition. Estimate: $135 - $200

1073. Large ship print. 11½” x 25½”. As above (no name or date)but showing a cutaway view of the starboard and stern of “A FourthRate of the Second Class 1684,” excellent condition. Estimate:$135 - $200

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1074. Large ship print. 11½” x 25½”. As above (no date, Tomkins)but showing a cutaway view of the starboard and stern of “A BritishFourth Rate in 1684,” excellent condition. Estimate: $135 - $200

1075. Large ship print. 11½” x 24". As above (no name or date)but showing a cutaway view of the starboard side, bow, stern andribbing of “A Fifth Rate 1684,” Very Fine condition (minor stains).Estimate: $120 - $180

1076. Lot of two medium-sized ship prints. 11½” x 17½”. Amatched pair of prints like the above (1802, artist “Grieg”) butshowing a cutaway view of the starboard side and stern and bodyof “A British Fifth Rate, 1684” and “A British Sixth Rate, 1684,”the former in excellent condition but the other a little worn andstained near edge. Estimate: $125 - $185

1077. Lot of three small ship prints. 8-3/4" x 11". A matched setof three prints like the above but not folded and depicting views of“A Ship belonging to the Spanish Armada,” “A Sixth Rate. 1684.No. 2.” and “A Bomb Ketch. 1692.,” dated 1801 and 1802, twowith artist stated as “Tomkins,” all three in excellent condition.Estimate: $125 - $185

1078. Handwritten account of the sinking of the Lady Burgess

in 1806 by a surviving passenger. 7½” x 9¼”. This uniqueitem is the story of the wreck of the Lady Burgess off the CapeVerde Islands in April of 1806 as told by surviving passengerWilliam Rigby Bradshaw, a cadet of the British East IndiaCompany, to a newspaper correspondent for the Asiatic Mirror

in September of that same year, written on 23 pages (followedby lots of blank pages) in a hardbound notebook whose cover isa little tattered but the inside in excellent condition. A remarkablepiece for its age, packed with information about a relativelyobscure ship (dearth of easily accessible research materials) fromwhich we have sold many coins and artifacts over the past severalyears, salvaged by Arqueonautas in 1999-2000. Estimate:$1,000 - $1,500

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1079. London, England, 1806 framed map of the West Indiesby J.S. Barlow. 23½” x 19¼”. As old maps go, what’s important isthe area depicted, and the most in demand of all are maps of theCaribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico and surrounding lands, the onceand always “Spanish Main” of legend. This example shows somerather interesting regional names, including (roughlycounterclockwise from top): “East Florida” and “West Florida,”“New Leon” (Texas), “Mexico or New Spain” (extending all theway down to Nicaragua), “Darien” (Panama), “Terra Firma” (northcoast of South America), “Porto Rico” and “Jamacia” [sic] in thevery center. Colors are green, yellow and pink and roughly denotepolitical demarcations. The legend near the bottom-left corner says“West Indies from the Best Authorities.” Excellent condition, in asimple, rustic gray-wood frame. Estimate: $250 - $375

1080. 1810 booklet about the Industry shipwreck of 1727. 4-1/8" x 7". A small, 28-page pamphlet with hand-colored foldoutillustration of natives as frontispiece, the lengthy but descriptivetitle of the book as follows: Seizure of the ship Industry by a

conspiracy, and the consequent sufferings of Capt. James Fox and

his companions; their captivity among the Esquimaux Indians in

North America; and the miraculous escape of the captain; the

disasters which attended the mutineers; interspersed with

anecdotes, descriptions, etc. also, the providential escape and

sufferings of Captain Boyce, in the Year 1727. Author unknown,published in London, excellent condition for its age except that thefirst 14 pages after the title page are somehow missing. Estimate:$125 - $185

1081. 1813 diving pamphlet byHoratio Hough. 5" x 9". The lengthytitle of this one-sheet pamphlet (7pages, uncut) is Diving, or an attempt

to describe upon hydraulic and

hydrostatic principles, a method of

supplying the diver with air under

water, published in Hartford,Connecticut. Rare as an early technicaldiscourse, excellent condition for itsage. Estimate: $50 - $75

1082. 1836 handwrittenjournal by a survivor of thewreck of the ship Quail. 7½”x 9". Handwritten accounts byshipwreck survivors are notonly fascinating but also quiterare, and while we had neverheard of the Quail, we certainlycan find interest in thecircumstances behind hersinking and the rescue of thesurvivors. Twelve pages, stringbound, with title Narrative of

the Wreck of Her Majesty’s

Cutter Quail and “Extracted from the United Service Journal forJune 1836” on the cover, fine condition (corners bent and slightlytorn). Estimate: $200 - $300

1083. 1867 bill of lading for the ship Hermann. 5-3/4" x 9-3/4".Partially printed and partially handwritten, this small manifestdocuments a cargo of 234 packages of tobacco consigned to beshipped from Richmond, Virginia, to London, England. In the top-left corner is a picture of a sidewheel steamer, presumably like theHermann itself. Fine condition, a couple light creases and punchhole near edge. Estimate: $100 - $150

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1084. Lot of two items: 1875 passenger list/tracking chart forthe White Star Line ship Germanic, and 1912 sheet music Just

as the Ship Went Down (referring to the Titanic). 6" x 9" and 10"x 13½”. Two items related to the White Star Line and the sinkingof the Titanic: The 1875 document is a folded, printed list of thepassengers onboard the shipG e r m a n i c ,complete with veryp e r s o n a lhandwritten notesabout each person(“a very nice littlegent,” “a nice younglady,” “verypleasant people,”“the gossip of theboat,” “alwaysmaking jokes,”“traveling without her husband and drinks wine and brandy withthe gentlemen till after midnight,” etc.) and (on the back) a chart ofthe ship’s track across the Atlantic Ocean; the 1912 document is apiece of music for piano(?) and voice (by Lessing, Gibson andAdler) about and in tribute to the sinking of the Titanic in 1912.Neither item is in any better than fair condition, but both arefascinating reminiscences! Estimate: $150 - $225

1085. Bonito Gold Mining Company stock (500 shares), 1895.8¼” x 10-1/8". Gold mine stocks are rare and in great demandtoday, especially high-value ones like this (500 shares at $1 each),which pertains to a mine in West Virginia. Gray printing andvignettes on green and white background, numbered 34 in red print,hand-signed by treasurer Edward de Lima and president JuliusChambers, red printing on back, excellent condition except for inkdamage at very edge. Estimate: $300 - $450

1086. 1904 (dated) dinner invitationacceptance letter by Russian commanderIvanoff with ship vignette. 5¼” x 8½”. Avery simple, hand-written note on stationerythat shows the Russian Imperial Navy vesselthe writer was in command of (the Bodry,meaning “brisk”), with interesting renderingof the date as 1/1 between 19 and 04(January 1, 1904, so presumably a NewYear’s celebration), sure to be in demandas a scarce piece of tsarist Russian history.Estimate: $50 - $75

1087. (1904) dinner invitation acceptanceletter by Russian commander Mancovskywith ship vignette. 4½” x 7". Companionpiece to the above, an acceptance to thesame party (thrown by “His ExcellencyAdmiral Sir Compton and Lady Domvile”),this commander’s Russian Navy vesselnamed the Bistry (“quick”) and mentioningthe date of the soiree as January 5, 1904.Estimate: $40 - $60

1088. Original letter from Bertram Dean, Titanic survivor, dated1982/1987. 8" x 11". 1982 typewritten autobiographical letter, hand-signed at the bottom “Nice to hear from you. Bertram V. Dean.SURVIVOR.,” accompanied by a photocopy of a 1987 newspaperarticle showing a picture of the writer and the 1987 envelope inwhich Dean mailed this material from Southampton, England, toDaytona Beach, Florida (Fine condition). Estimate: $200 - $300

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1089. Framed, original letter from Marjorie Robb, Titanic

survivor, dated 1987. 9¼” x 11-3/4". 1987 handwritten letter signedat the bottom below a phone number (Boston area), very terse (sixsentences only) and to the point about how she does not believe theship should be salvaged. Excellent condition, housed in aninexpensive glass frame. Estimate: $200 - $300

1090. Poster for the W.H. Lane & Sons auction of November23, 1973 (Roland Morris). 30" x 20". As original at it may seemnow, our “treasure auction”concept has been done before,most notably by the Cornishauction firm W.H. Lane & Son inthe 1970s, capitalizing on the bigfinds made by their countrymen onold wrecks, particularly theAssociation (1707) and theHollandia (1743). Arguably themost famous of their celebratedsalvage contacts was RolandMorris, who for many reasons hasbeen called “England’s MelFisher.” The sale advertised bythis rare poster encompassed the “principal” part of coins andartifacts on display in Morris’ famous Museum of Nautical Art(where the auction was held as well) in Penzance, Cornwall, U.K.Yellow background, print in black, logo in blue, excellent condition.Estimate: $50 - $75

1091. Poster for the W.H. Lane& Sons auction of September24, 1974 (Association). 30" x20". As above but for a later saleof only items from theAssociation wreck of 1707, farrarer than the catalog for thisauction (which itself is scarce),yellow background with blue andblack printing, good conditionwith small bit of one corner torn.Estimate: $50 - $75

1092. Lot of eight charts and drawings and posters pertainingto Roland Morris. 7¼” x 12" to 28" x 41". As mentioned two lotsup, Roland Morris was England’s Mel Fisher, for he was a colorfulcharacter, successful salvager, museum proprietor, and even anaccomplished artist. Several of the posters and charts in this lot, infact, were hand-drawn by Morris and sold in his museum’s giftshop in the early 1970s. Comprising this lot are the following:Undated reproduction of the Gostello map of the Association

wrecksite in the Scilly Isles; undated reproduction vignette of theAdmiral Benbow Inn; 1969 color poster titled “Naval ShipbuildingLate 17th Century”; three similar but different posters (a bitwhimsical) from 1969-1970 showing a map of the Scilly Isles withreefs, rocks and shoals as well as cities, castles and churches; twocharts (one very large) from 1977-1979 of sailing ships lost in theScilly Isles. Most in excellent condition, a fun lot of Scillonian/Cornish wreck history. Estimate: $150 - $225

1093. Lot of four Real Eight Co. stock certificates (one of eachcolor). 8¼” x 12". Printed by the Columbian Banknote Companywith backgrounds in fourdifferent colors (red, green,blue and purple), thesecertificates were forvarious amounts (from 4 to200, in this case) of sharesof stock in the Real EightCompany (famous for itssalvage of the 1715 Fleetoff the east coast ofFlorida), each one datedfrom 1974-1979 andfamously featuring anactual full-date 1715Mexican 8 reales at the top.Excellent condition.Estimate: $125 - $185

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Fine artReeves, Rick

1096. Oil on canvas painting of pirate Bartholomew “BlackBart” Roberts (1994). 24½” x 28½”. “Vivid color andimpeccable detail” is the only way we can think of to describethis beautiful portrait by the now-famous Rick Reeves, whosepirate portraits are in high demand. Every single “treasure” youcould associate with pirates is present in this beach scene: cannonand cannonballs, flintlock musket and pistols, dagger and rapier,“onion” bottles, clay pipe, treasure chest, just to name a few. Apirate galley is moored in the background, flying the first flagassociated with this particular rogue, a Welshman of the early1700s who is famous for having captured more prizes (over 470)than any other pirate in his time, his death in battle in 1722marking the end of the Golden Age of Piracy and fulfilling hisself-stated mantra: “a merry life and a short one shall be mymotto.” The attention to detail in this painting is truly mind-boggling in its accuracy and thoroughness. A distressed woodframe in black-and-gold completes the package, and there areeven two signed 14" x 11" prints of the same scene to go with it.Estimate: $5,000 - $7,500

Curnow, Ralph

1097. Signed lithograph print of the Rooswijk shipwreck of 1739,limited edition #81/400(2006). 12½” x 15½”.Mint condition, full-colorprint showing theRooswijk on the highseas, painted byPenzance, Cornwall,artist Ralph Curnow,brother of one of theRooswijk salvagers, like-new condition. Estimate:$35 - $50

Orlin, Robert

1094. Watercolor painting (framed) of a diving helmet (undated,but probably 1980s). 23½” x 19½”. Quaint representation of aMark V diving helmet in watercolor, signed by the artist, with graymat rubber-stamped with pictures of hardhat divers, in a simpleblue-green wooden frame, some discoloration to the mat from waterintrusion near bottom. With curriculum vitae of the artist taped to

back, showing his many accomplishments in the field of celebrity

portraits. Estimate: $250 - $375

Watkins, Lewis

1095. Large, signed lithograph print of Mel Fisher/Atocha,limited edition #8 of 75 (1988). 27" x 21". Signed, limited-editionposter-size lithograph print of Mel Fisher in Key West with a salvagescene and the Atocha itself in the background, not to be confusedwith the mass-produced 11" x 14" prints of the same portrait withoutsignature or serial number. The artist committed suicide in 1994,so his signed prints have become quite valuable. Like new.Estimate: $200 - $300

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Allen, Geoffrey and David

1098. Lot of two books: The Guns of Sacramento (1978) andClive’s Lost Treasure (1978). HC, DJ, VF, 81 pp and 103 pp. Twonow-classic books about the authors’ experiences diving on someimportant South African wrecks. Clive’s Lost Treasure tells the storyof the search for and salvage of treasure from the Dodington, anEast Indiaman, off the coast of South Africa. The gold was neverofficially found, and this book opens some avenues as to what couldhave happened to it. The Guns of Sacramento describes the raisingof 40 bronze cannons from the Portuguese galleon Sacramento offSouth Africa. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library.

Estimate: $50 - $75

Anson, Koempfer and Bligh

1099. A Voyage Round the World

(Anson, 1853), bound with An

Account of Japan (Koempfer,1853) and The Mutiny of the

Bounty (Bligh) (undated). HC, VG,261 + 72 pp. Published by Ingram,Cooke, and Co. in London, England,this is a collection of three separate(and previously printed) works on“Voyages [&] Travels” (as printedon the spine) bound together in onevolume. The Anson and Blighnarratives are particularly valuableas early editions (the original HMS Bounty book not to be confusedwith the modern interpretation entitled Mutiny on the Bounty (“on”instead of “of”). Anson’s story chronicles his voyage in 1740-1744to the Pacific side of South America, where much treasure waslooted from the Spanish to become the silver and gold for England’sown coins in 1745-6. While the cover of this book is a little wornand cracked, the inside is in great condition, with several beautifullyengraved plates. A fascinating, one-of-a-kind item. Estimate: $150- $225

Armstrong, Douglas R.

1100. Tumbaga Silver for Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman

Empire (1993). SC (comb bound), mint. This book provides atechnical analysis and detailed history of the silver bars discoveredduring the salvage of the “Tumbaga Wreck.” Each bar is illustratedand its details and markings are meticulously described. Scarceitem, as the author no longer prints these and sells it on CD instead.Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library. Estimate: $75 -$110

Bass, George F.

1101. Lot of three books: A History of Seafaring Based on

Underwater Archaeology (1972, HC, DJ, VG, ex-lib, 320 pp),Ships and Shipwrecks of the Americas (1988, HC, DJ, VF, 272pp), and Shipwrecks in the Bodrum Museum of Underwater

Archaeology (1996, SC, VF, 96 pp). The first two books are large“coffee table”-type books with tons of excellent illustrations andchapters on the history of ships and shipwrecks (particularly in andaround American waters), while the third book is much smallerand discusses shipwreck archeology around Turkey (where theBodrum Museum is located). Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring

Treasure Library. Estimate: $60 - $90

Bowers, Q. David

1102. American Coin Treasures and

Hoards (1997), autographed. HC, mint,456 pp. This lavishly illustrated (but allblack-and-white) large-format book is acollection of stories detailing the historyand the discovery of some of the mostfamous coin hoards in American History.Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure

Library, with personal inscription from

the author to Tom Sebring. Estimate:$75 - $110

1103. The Treasure Ship S.S. Brother Jonathan (1999),autographed. HC, mint, 415 pp. Another large-format book likethe above but focusing specifically on the history of the California

Gold Rush, the coins and currencyin circulation during the Gold Rushperiod, the early California mints,and (most importantly for us) thehistory of the sinking of the S.S.

Brother Jonathan and the salvagingof her treasure. Pedigreed to the Tom

Sebring Treasure Library, with

personal inscription to Tom Sebring

“Treasure chronicler.” Estimate:$60 - $90

Burgess, Robert F. (and Carl Clausen)

1104. Lot of four books: Sinkings, Salvages, and Shipwrecks

(1970, VF, 188 pp); Gold, Galleons & Archeology (with CarlClausen, 1976, F, ex lib, 195 pp); They Found Treasure (1977,F, ex lib, 243 pp); and Sunken Treasure: Six Who Found

Fortunes (1988, VF, 333 pp). All HC, DJ. Four popular, classicbooks about salvaging shipwreck treasure (particularly off the coastsof Florida), the first two about the wrecks and salvage efforts andthe second two focused on the successful salvagers themselves.Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library. Estimate: $75 -$110

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(Christie’s New York)

1105. The Research Coin Collection—A unique representative

collection of 237 New World Spanish coins recovered from the

wreck of the Nuestra Señora de Atocha (1988), autographed byMarisha Wagner Moran. SC (comb bound), VF, 48 pp + 16 plates.When the big Christie’s Atocha auction took place in 1988, therewas a very special lot at the end of the catalog… a so-called“Research Collection” of 237 silver coins offered as one lot withspecial certificates and a separate catalog of the collection compiledby Sandy McKinney. The lot did not sell, so the owner, MarishaWagner Moran, a diver and investor with the Fishers, reluctantlysold the coins piecemeal over the years to whoever showed enoughinterest and wherewithal. The original catalogs are now very rare,so even an older photocopy like this lot has value, especially withMarisha’s original signature on the front. Accompanied by a copy

of an article about Marisha Wagner Moran in the August-

September, 1984, issue of Key West Life. Estimate: $100 - $150

Clarke, Arthur C.

1106. The Treasure of the Great Reef (1964), autographed. HC,DJ, near mint, 194 pp. This booktells the story of Clarke’saccidental finding of an early 18th-century wreck off the coast of SriLanka and its subsequent salvage.The recent death of the author (acelebrated fiction writer who wasperhaps most famous for his book2001: A Space Odyssey) makes theautograph in this book particularlyvaluable. Pedigreed to the Tom

Sebring Treasure Library,

autographed on a bookplate that

says EX LIBRIS ARTHUR C.

CLARKE. Estimate: $90 - $135

Clifford, Barry

1107. Lot of three books: The Pirate Prince (1993, 222 pp),Expedition Whydah (1999, 311 pp) and The Lost Fleet (2002,287 pp). All HC, DJ, mint. These are the stories about the author’ssuccessful search for and salvage of the pirate ship Whydah of 1717(first two books) and a fleet of French ships sunk off Venezuela in1678, written in a refreshingly personal tone that keeps the readerentertained. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library.

Estimate: $45 - $70

Conrad, Judy (ed.)

1108. Story of an American Tragedy—Survivors’ Accounts of the

Sinking of the Steamship Central America (1988), autographedby the editor. SC, VF, 82 pp. A series of logs, passenger lists andnewspaper reports about the sinking of the S.S. Central America in1857, with a modicum of illustrations, rather useful to the researcherand interesting to the casual enthusiast. Pedigreed to the Tom

Sebring Treasure Library, with autograph dated “9-29-92.”

Estimate: $25 - $40

Craig, Alan

1109. Florida Archaeology—Gold Coins of the 1715 Spanish

Plate Fleet: A Numismatic Study of the State of Florida Collection

(1988), autographed. HC, DJ, mint, 83 pp. A very well-illustratednumismatic study of the gold cobs found on the 1715 Spanish PlateFleet and placed in the museum of the State of Florida. Nowsuperseded by a second edition, this first edition has become a bitof a collector’s item. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure

Library. Estimate: $75 - $110

Craig, Alan and Ernie Richards

1110. Spanish Treasure Bars from New World Shipwrecks (2003),autographed. SC, mint, 213 pp. This book presents data known todate about the ingots recovered from Spanish shipwrecks. The booktells about people who found the bars, the New World regions wherethey were made, and, through numerous illustrations and drawings,details of their markings. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure

Library, autographed by the authors specifically “For Thomas H.

Sebring.” Estimate: $40 - $60

Crile, Jane & Barney

1111. Treasure Diving Holidays (scarce 1954 first edition). HC,ex lib, F, 263 pp. The story of the Crile family of Cleveland, Ohio,and their adventures treasure-hunting in the Caribbean during the1950s and 1960s. The Criles teamed up with Art McKee and MendelPeterson to salvage the H.M.S. Looe. Estimate: $30 - $45

Diolé, Philippe

1112. 4000 years under the sea (1954). HC, DJ, F, 237 pp.Translated from a 1952 French original, this book tells the story ofthe author’s research in underwater archaeology with aninterpretation of man’s history in the Mediterranean based ontreasures excavated from shipwrecks. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring

Treasure Library. Estimate: $25 - $40

Doak, Wade

1113. The Elingamite and its Treasure (1969). HC, DJ, VF, 192pp. The author’s own story about finding and salvaging theElingamite with Kelly Tarlton. The Elingamite sank in 1902 offthe New Zealand coast with a cargo of gold and silver. Pedigreed

to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library, with previous owner’s name

and address with 1969 date handwritten in front. Estimate: $75 -$110

Driscoll, Charles

1114. Doubloons (1930). HC, F, 319 pp. This book tells the storyof ten famous lost treasures. Included are stories about theFlorencia, an Armada galleon that sank in 1588 in Tobermory Bayoff Scotland; the Lutine that sank off Holland in 1799; and theSpanish galleons that were sunk by the British in Vigo Bay, Spain,in 1702. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library. Estimate:$35 - $50

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Edwards, Hugh

1115. Lot of five books: Islands of Angry Ghosts (1966, Fine, exlib, 207 pp); Wreck on the Half-Moon Reef (1970, VF, 193 pp);Sharks and Shipwrecks (1975, 2nd ed, VG, ex lib, 126 pp);Australian and New Zealand Shipwrecks & Sea Tragedies (1978,VG, ex-lib, 135 pp); and Treasures of the Deep (2000, SC, mint,279 pp). All HC, DJ except for last, which is SC. Five excellentand very informative narratives by Australia’s premier shipwreckauthor, the first book covering the Batavia wreck off WesternAustralia in 1629; the second book about the Zeewyk wreck of 1727on the same coast; the third book a collection of stories (and somerather graphic photos) concerning dangerous salvages on theBatavia (1629), the Vergulde Draeck (1656), the Zuytdorp (1712),the Elingamite (1902), the Niagara (1940), the Perth (1942), amongothers; the fourth book about various wrecks off Australia and NewZealand; and the fifth book focusing on Michael Hatcher and hissuccessful salvages of porcelain cargoes in the South China Seaand elsewhere (with lots of photos). Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring

Treasure Library. Estimate: $80 - $120

Godard, Philippe

1116. First and Last Voyage of the Batavia (1993). HC, DJ, mint,332 pp. This large “coffee table”-style book tells the story frombeginning to excavation of the V.O.C. ship Batavia, which waswrecked on a reef off Western Australia in 1629. Pedigreed to the

Tom Sebring Treasure Library. Estimate: $100 - $150

Goodwin, William B.

1117. The Lure of Gold (1940), autographed. HC, Fine, 215 pp.This classic book covers the voyages of Columbus and thesubsequent loss of five ships in the Caribbean. Pedigreed to the

Tom Sebring Treasure Library. Estimate: $75 - $110

Grissim, John

1118. The Lost Treasure of the Concepción (1980), autographed.HC, DJ, VF, 207 pp. This popular book recounts the salvage of theConcepción by William Phips in 1687, and then tells the story ofBurt Webber’s search for, recovery, and salvage of this ship in thelate 1970s. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library,

personally inscribed to Tom Sebring by Burt D. Webber, Jr., in

1981. Estimate: $35 - $50

Groushko, Michael

1119. Lot of two books: Treasure—Lost, Found and

Undiscovered (1990), and Lost Treasures of the World (1993).HC, DJ, VF, 128 pp and 192 pp. Two large, lavishly illustrated,coffee-table books that present topics of archaeology, buriedtreasure and sunken treasure. The shipwrecks covered in these booksinclude the following: 1715 Fleet, H.M.S. Edinburgh, Mary Rose,Spanish Armada shipwrecks, H.M.S. Association, Titanic, Atocha,Concepción, Kronan, Geldermalsen, and Hollandia. Pedigreed to

the Tom Sebring Treasure Library. Estimate: $40 - $60

Horner, David

1120. Lot of three books: Shipwrecks, Skin Divers and Sunken

Gold (1965, 3rd ed, HC, DJ, VF, 241 pp); The Treasure Galleons

(1990 reprint of a 1971 original, SC, VF, 259 pp); and Shipwreck

(1999, HC, DJ, mint, 295 pp). Three popular and importanttreasure books by well-known treasure author Dave Horner thatprovide extensively researched historical backgrounds and storiesof salvage efforts of many famous Spanish galleons, including theAtocha, the Capitana and the Maravillas. Pedigreed to the Tom

Sebring Treasure Library. Estimate: $75 - $110

Howden Smith, Arthur D.

1121. Porto Bello Gold (1924). HC, VG, 330 pp. A classic pirateyarn, the inspiration for many a pirate enthusiast over the decades.Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library. Estimate: $35 -$50

Kirby, Percival R.

1122. The True Story of the Grosvenor East Indiaman (1960).HC, F, 268 pp with foldout chart at end. This book describes thewreck of the Grosvenor off the coast of South Africa in 1782, thedesperate trek of the survivors to civilization, and the varioussalvage efforts. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library.

Estimate: $25 - $40

Klare, Normand E.

1123. The Final Voyage of the Central America 1857 (1992).HC, DJ, mint, 278 pp. The story of the final voyage of the S.S.

Central America (1857), the saga of a Gold Rush steamship, thetragedy of her loss in a hurricane off the North Carolina coast, andthe treasure recovered from the wreck. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring

Treasure Library. Estimate: $25 - $40

Lonsdale and Kaplan

1124. Guide to Sunken Ships in American Waters (1964). HC,DJ, VG, 189 pp. Lengthy lists and brief histories of hundreds ofshipwrecks in U.S. waters, one of the classics. Pedigreed to the

Tom Sebring Treasure Library, with former owner’s signature and

1967 date in front. Estimate: $40 - $60

Lyon, Eugene

1125. Lot of two books: The Search for the Atocha (1979, HC,DJ, 246 pp) and Search for the Mother Lode (1989, SC). VF.Both books in this lot tell the story of how good archival researchlocated and identified the sunken Spanish galleon Atocha, salvagedby Mel Fisher in the 1970s and 1980s. The author was the researcherwho found the “key” to locating the Atocha wreck site in the archivesin Seville, Spain, after Mel had spent 10 years searching the entirelength of the Florida Keys without success. Pedigreed to the Tom

Sebring Treasure Library. Estimate: $35 - $50

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MacGregor, Duncan

1126. The Loss of the Kent East Indiaman (undated, 1800s).HC, VF, 90 pp. A fascinating account of the wrecking of an EnglishEast Indiaman in the Bay of Biscay in 1825, related by a survivorwhose story is mostly religious (this scarce edition, in fact,published by The Religious Tract Society of London), one engravedplate in the front showing the ship sinking. Estimate: $60 - $80

Mahan, William

1127. Padre Island—Treasure Kingdom of the World (1967). HC,DJ, F, ex lib, 139 pp. Classic book covering the various shipwrecksalong the Padre Island coast of Texas, with ample illustrations.Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library. Estimate: $40 -$60

Marsden, Peter

1128. Sealed by Time—The Loss and Recovery of the Mary Rose(2003). HC, VF, 194 pp. This book details the history, theconstruction, the salvage and the archaeology of the Mary Rose,which sank in Portsmouth harbor in 1545. It is the first book in aseries of five books on the archaeology of the Mary Rose. Pedigreed

to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library. Estimate: $25 - $40

Mathers, William

1129. Treasure of the Concepción (1993), autographed. HC, DJ,mint, 164 pp. The finding and salvage of the Manila galleon Nuestra

Señora de la Concepción, which sank in 1638 off the coast of Saipanin the Mariana Islands. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure

Library, with personal dedication to Tom from the author in 2007.

Estimate: $35 - $50

McKee, Alexander

1130. Lot of four books: The Golden Wreck (1962, HC, F, 224pp); King Henry VIII’s Mary Rose (1974, HC, DJ, VF, 346 pp);How We Found the Mary Rose (1982, HC, DJ, VF, 152 pp); andTarquin’s Ship (1985, HC, DJ, VF, 216 pp). The first book coversthe sinking of the Royal Charter off Wales in 1859; the last book isabout an Etruscan shipwreck off Italy; but the two in between discussthe author’s 20-year involvement with the salvage of the Tudor-period wreck of the Mary Rose in Portsmouth Harbour. All fourare well illustrated (particularly the last two) and written by one ofEngland’s best-known salvage authors. Pedigreed to the Tom

Sebring Treasure Library. Estimate: $100 - $150

Morris, Roland

1131. HMS Colossus (1979). HC, DJ, mint, 238 pp. The story ofthe sinking (1798) and salvage by the author of Nelson’s ship H.M.S.

Colossus, which was carrying William Hamilton’s second collectionof ancient Greek vases. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure

Library. Estimate: $30 - $45

National Museum of the Philippines (Jean-PaulDesroches, ed.)

1132. Treasures of the San Diego (1997). SC, VF, 377 pp. Thislavishly illustrated exhibition catalog details the historicalbackground and salvage of the Spanish ship San Diego that sankoff the Philippines in 1600 and was discovered in 1991 by FrankGoddio. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library. Estimate:$35 - $50

Nesmith and Potter

1133. Lot of two books: Treasure… how and where to find it

(1968) and Treasure Hunter’s Guide (1975 reissue of the firstbook). HC, DJ, VF, 152 pp each. These two books are the sameitem, just with different titles and published at different times.Lavishly illustrated (black and white only), they offer all types ofinformation on where and how to find treasure: ghost towns, money-digging, pirate treasures, gold-panning, and more. Pedigreed to

the Tom Sebring Treasure Library. Estimate: $50 - $75

O’Byrne-Pelham and Balcer

1134. The Search for the Atocha Treasure (1989), autographed.HC, DJ, VF, 108 pp. This adolescent book tells the story of MelFisher’s quest for the Spanish galleon Atocha, which sank near KeyWest, Florida, in 1622. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure

Library, with personal dedications to Tom from Kim Fisher and

James Sinclair. Estimate: $50 - $75

Peterson, Mendel

1135. History under the Sea (1973), autographed. SC, mint, 208pp. This important classic presents an overview of the underwaterarchaeology associated with the salvage of the 1733 Fleet wrecksoff the Florida Keys. The book is well illustrated with many photosof the coins, artifacts and cannons recovered during the salvageefforts. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library, scarce with

autograph (author now deceased). Estimate: $50 - $75

1136. The Funnel of Gold (1975). HC, DJ, F, 481 pp. Anotherimportant classic, providing a scholarly and detailed history of theSpanish treasure fleets and the Spanish occupation in the Caribbean.Includes discussions on the 1715 and 1733 Fleets. Pedigreed to

the Tom Sebring Treasure Library. Estimate: $60 - $90

Pickford, Nigel

1137. Lot of two books: The Atlas of Shipwrecks and Treasure

(1994, VF, 200 pp) and Lost Treasure Ships of the Twentieth

Century (1999, mint, 192 pp). HC, DJ. Two large “coffee table”-style books that provide overviews on the history and treasures ofthe more famous ships lost at sea from ancient times through theTwentieth Century. Both well illustrated, the first with many maps.Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library. Estimate: $45 -$70

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Potter, John S.

1138. The Treasure Diver’s Guide, scarce first edition (1960).HC, DJ, VG, 501 pp. Scarce firstedition of the first comprehensivelisting of treasure wrecks ever written(although some of its data has beenshown to be erroneous), this bookdiscusses the Spanish galleons carryinggold and silver from the New Worldto Spain, the stories of wrecks alreadysalvaged (as of 1960), wreckidentification, and underwaterarchaeology as it was at that time.Autographed by the author at

Martha’s Vineyard in 2007. Estimate: $150 - $225

1139. The Treasure Diver’s Guide, revised edition (to include1715 Fleet) (1972). HC, DJ, F, 567 pp. As above but revised toinclude the 1715-Fleet wrecks discovered and salvaged in the 1960s.Autographed by the author at Martha’s Vineyard in 2007. Estimate:$150 - $225

1140. The Treasure Divers of Vigo Bay (1958) HC, DJ, VG, 480pp. This epic book tells the complete history of the galleons thatwere sunk at Vigo Bay, Spain, in 1702 and the subsequent salvageattempts. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library. Estimate:$40 - $60

Rieseberg, Harry

1141. Lot of four books: Treasure Hunter (1945, HC, F, 260pp); The Sea of Treasure (1966, HC, DJ, VF, 217 pp); Fell’s

Guide to Sunken Treasure Ships of the World (1969, SC, G, 191pp); and Fell’s Complete Guide to Buried Treasure, Land & Sea

(1970, HC, DJ, F, 235 pp). Author Harry Rieseberg was thequintessential “true treasure” story writer of the ’50s and ’60s. Thislot is comprised of four of his best-known titles. Each book tells ofthe author’s adventures in salvaging sunken treasure ships orprovides a comprehensive guide for active and potential treasure-hunters by including lists of hundreds of sunken treasure ships orlost and abandoned mines by location. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring

Treasure Library. Estimate: $90 - $135

Rønning, Bjørn R.

1142. Akerendam—The Story of the Runde Treasure (1979). HC,DJ, F, 92 pp. This book details the story of the sinking of the DutchEast Indiaman Akerendam at Runde, Norway, in 1725 and itssubsequent salvage of gold and silver coins in 1972-1979. Estimate:$50 - $75

Shaw, Frank H.

1143. Full Fathom Five (1930). HC, VG, 301 pp. Classic text onshipwrecks, including Titanic, Birkenhead, Lusitania, and manyothers, the covers discolored but the pages all in nice shape.Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library. Estimate: $50 -$75

Shomette, Donald G.

1144. Lot of two books: Shipwrecks on the Chesapeake (1982,mint, 324 pp) and Shipwrecks, Sea Raiders, and Maritime

Disasters along the Delmarva Coast 1632-2004 (2007, mint, 435pp). HC, DJ. Both books offer selected background informationand complete lists of wrecks off the coasts in question, the secondbook with important legal updates on La Galga, Juno, Faithful

Steward and DeBraak. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure

Library. Estimate: $50 - $75

1145. The Hunt for HMS De Braak (1993). HC, DJ, mint, 444pp. This scholarly book details the history and successful excavationof the British man-of-war H.M.S. De Braak, which sank off theDelaware coast in 1798. The book includes the ship’s military careerin the Dutch and British Navies, the story of her shipwreck andalleged treasure and the accounts of salvage attempts over the years.Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library. Estimate: $40 -$60

Snow, Edward Rowe

1146. Lot of two books: True Tales of Terrible Shipwrecks (1963,VF, 239 pp) and Great Atlantic Adventures (1970, VG, ex lib,272 pp). HC, DJ. One of the most romantic writers of shipwrecktales, the author presents in these books factual accounts of famouswrecks in U.S. waters and around the world, including S.S. Central

America (1857), Dodington (1755), Andrea Doria (1956), just toname a few. The second book also has one whole chapter devotedto salvage around Bermuda by Teddy Tucker and others. Pedigreed

to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library, the first book with previous

owner’s plate in front. Estimate: $50 - $75

Stark, Jack

1147. The Sponge Pirates (1956),autographed. HC, VG, 86 pp. Neatold book that includes a story aboutArt McKee and his hardhat salvageefforts, this special edition sold onlyat McKee’s “Sunken TreasureFortress” in the 1950s, rare withautograph, cover discolored butpages in nice condition. Personally

dedicated by the author in 1966 “To

the greatest diver of them all who

is a part of this book—the best part”

[Art McKee]. Estimate: $150 - $225

Sténuit, Robert

1148. Treasures of the Armada (1973). HC, DJ, VF, 282 pp. Thiswell-illustrated book explores the history of the Spanish Armada,which sailed against England in 1588. The second part of the booktells the story of the author’s research, discovery, and excavationof the Spanish galleass Girona, which had been wrecked off thecoast of Ireland. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library,

with former owner’s inscription “Too bad we gave up the sport so

soon.” Estimate: $50 - $75

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Stick, David

1149. Graveyard of the Atlantic (1952), autographed. HC, DJ,VG, 276 pp. Classic text, with factual accounts of hundreds ofdramatic losses, heroic rescues, and violent adventures off the OuterBanks of North Carolina, along with a complete list of wrecks bydate. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library, with

dedication to former owner from the author and Mark Stick (the

author’s son?). Estimate: $35 - $50

Stone, George Cameron

1150. A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms

and Armor (1961 reprint of a 1934 original). HC, DJ, VF, 694pp. The “bible” of arms and armor, with hundreds of photos anddiagrams laid out in dictionary form, an extremely useful tome thatcovers every type of weapon and armor from around the world.Estimate: $60 - $90

Thompson, Tommy

1151. America’s Lost Treasure

(1998), autographed. HC, DJ,mint, 191 pp. This lavishlyillustrated coffee table bookpresents the gold coins, goldingots, bullion and artifactsrecovered from the gold rushsteamer S.S. Central America,which sank in 1857 off the coastof North Carolina. Pedigreed to

the Tom Sebring Treasure

Library, with personal

dedications to Tom from the

author and from conservator Bob

Evans. Estimate: $50 - $75

Voynick, Stephen

1152. Lot of two books: In Search of Gold (1982, VF, 199 pp)and The Mid-Atlantic Treasure Coast (1984, mint, 164 pp). HC,DJ. Two classics, the first well illustrated with color photos anddealing with gold hunting throughout the Americas (including fromshipwrecks) and the second covering beach finds and treasuresalvage along the eastern coast of the U.S. from the Delmarvapeninsula to Long Island. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure

Library. Estimate: $45 - $70

Wagner, Kip

1153. Pieces of Eight (2nd printing, 1967), autographed by alloriginal Real Eight Co.members (10 signatures). HC,DJ, F, 221 pp. The story of thefinding and partial salvage of the1715 Fleet of sunken Spanishgalleons off Vero Beach, Florida,in the 1960s, as told by theoriginal salvager. Kip Wagner’sstory started the underwatertreasure hunting craze onFlorida’s east coast. Copies withall the signatures of the Real EightCo. like this one are rare andhighly sought. Signed by the

author and all eight members of the Real Eight Co. plus Kip’s

nephew Rex Stocker. Estimate: $250 - $375

1154. Pieces of Eight (1966 1st ed.), autographed by fivemembers of the original Real Eight Co. HC, DJ, F, 221 pp. Asabove but signed by the five members of the Real Eight Co. (missingmembers Kip Kelso, Bob Johnson and Dan Thompson, as well asRex Stocker and L.B. Taylor, Jr.). Estimate: $150 - $225

1155. Pieces of Eight (4th printing, 1972). HC, DJ, VF, 221 pp.As above but no signatures, somewhat balanced by its choicecondition. Estimate: $40 - $60

Weller, Bob “Frogfoot”

1156. Lot of two books: Galleon Hunt (1992, 268 pp) and Galleon

Alley (2001, 314 pp), both autographed. HC, DJ, mint. Two booksby prolific treasure author and salvager Bob “Frogfoot” Weller,both lavishly illustrated with color photos. The book Galleon Hunt

details the life and exploits of the “grandfather” of treasure salvage,Art McKee. Galleon Alley is a detailed accounting of the author’sown salvage efforts on the 1733 Fleet wrecks. Pedigreed to the

Tom Sebring Treasure Library, the second book personally

dedicated to Tom Sebring: “You keep writing, we’ll keep bringing

up the treasure!” Estimate: $40 - $60

Wells, Noel

1157. Small Arms of the Spanish Treasure Fleets (2006),autographed. HC, DJ, mint, 172 pp. This book details the hand-held weaponry used by the conquistadors in the New World. Thebook describes how these weapons were built and decorated, andhow they were used in practice. It is well illustrated with manyphotos of artifacts recovered on the Spanish wreck sites in theAmericas. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library.

Estimate: $25 - $40

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Wells, Tony

1158. Shipwrecks and Sunken Treasure in South East Asia (1995).SC, mint, 159 pp. This book is a comprehensive reference, organizedby country, of 450 shipwrecks in Southeast Asia. Some of the mostrecognized treasure and ceramic wrecks detailed include the“Hatcher Junk,” the Flor do Mar, the “Vung Tau Cargo,” and theGeldermalsen. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring Treasure Library.

Estimate: $25 - $40

Wilkins, Harold

1159. Lot of two books: Panorama of Treasure Hunting (1940,HC, DJ, F, 582 pp); and Treasure Hunting—The Treasure

Hunter’s Own Book of Land Caches and Bullion Wrecks (1989reprint of a 1939 work, SC, VF, 394 pp). Two classics (one areprint) about pirates and treasures on land and sea, the first withmany interesting photos and maps. Pedigreed to the Tom Sebring

Treasure Library. Estimate: $40 - $60

Auction catalogs

Glendining (London)

1160. Catalogue of Central and South American Gold Coins [and]

Colombian Gold Ornaments, March 11-12, 1936. SC, Fair, 27 pp+ 9 plates. Rare old catalog in which a significant collection ofgold cobs (for its time, meaning prior to the salvage of the 1715Fleet) was presented and sold, the cover fallen off but the pages ingood condition, with sheet of shockingly low estimates laid in (achoice Cuzco 2 escudos for £20-£30, for example). Estimate: $50- $75

W.H. Lane & Sons (Penzance/Plymouth)

1161. Gold & Silver Treasure, November 29-30, 1979. SC, Fine,62 pp. Scarce and important classic shipwreck catalog featuringcoins and artifacts from over a half dozen wrecks, includingAssociation (1707), DeLiefde (1711), Athenienne (1806) andHollandia (1743), with brief histories on each wreck, page 31/32(photos of cannon) regrettably torn out but photocopy will besupplied to winning bidder upon request. Estimate: $50 - $75

1162. Sale of Sunken Treasure, September 26, 1975. SC, VF,108 pp plus photo-plates. Very similar to the above, another scarceand important shipwreck catalog offering coins and artifacts fromnine well-known shipwrecks (including the same ones as above)from around the world, with ample histories on the wrecks andeven a biography of Robert Sténuit. Estimate: $50 - $75

Sotheby Mak van Waay (Amsterdam)

1163. Dutch auction catalog containing coins and artifacts fromthe Hollandia (1743), October 28, 1975. SC, Fine, 171 pp. Thisscarce and important catalog is written entirely in Dutch and coversall kinds of antiques and fine art, but at the end is a large sectiondevoted to the Hollandia wreck, offering many key artifacts inaddition to hundreds of silver coins. Estimate: $70 - $100

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