SEDWICK TREASURE AUCTION 31 SELECTIONS

Segovia, Spain, gold 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer A above ringlet to left, mintmark aqueduct between ringlets to right, NGC MS 64, finest known in NGC census. Cal-191. 3.36 grams. Choice example from this scarce mint, with super luster and crisp full details all over (the cross especially sharp), nice yellow color, very clear assayer (scarce to rare, name unknown). NGC #5985278-002.

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Segovia, Spain, gold 1 escudo, Charles-Joanna, assayer A above ringlet to left, mintmark aqueduct be (https://auction.sedwickcoins.com/Segovia-Spain-gold-1-escudo-Charles-Joanna-assayer-A-above-ringlet-to-left-mintmark-aqueduct-be_i44822882)

Cut segment of a gold "finger" bar #3, 128.6 grams, tested at 21K, marked with several tax stamps, ex-Atocha (1622). 3-1/8" x 7/8". Neat and flat, with three clear partial circular tax stamps on top and Treasure Salvors' "86 3" stamped in the bottom (bar #3, found in 1986), one end round and smooth and the other neatly chiseled, with traces of dark encrustation but also much more red toning than usual, overall quite attractive and desirable as a fully certified Atocha gold bar of manageable size. From the Atocha (1622), with Fisher photo-certificate 86A-0707-02 indicating this as Gold Bar 003.

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Cut segment of a gold "finger" bar #3, 128.6 grams, tested at 21K, marked with several tax stamps, e (https://auction.sedwickcoins.com/Cut-segment-of-a-gold-finger-bar-3-128-6-grams-tested-at-21K-marked-with-several-tax-stamps-e_i44822947)

Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Early Series," assayer G between bottoms of pillars, mintmark M/F/P to right of monogram (oMo-oM/F/Po), motto as PLVS in left-leaning rhomboid panel with single annulets on either side, very rare, NGC XF details / environmental damage. Nesmith-unl (11 for type); Cal-unl (119 for type); S-M2; KM-unl (17 for type). According to Kent Ponterio, this was a key coin variety (and one of four examples known to us) to re-assigning the chronology of assayers for the Early Series and was unknown to Nesmith (who thought that assayer G preceded P and F). Thus, despite its shortcomings of patchy toning and signs of corrosion (probably another coin from the "Florida hoard" that Hubbard was involved in), the legends and interiors are visible as is the all-important M/F/P to the right of the shield. Its importance to the serious collector cannot be overstated. NGC #6448168-050. Pedigreed to the Clyde Hubbard Collection of Mexican Charles-Joanna Coinage. Accompanied by original tag or holder from Clyde Hubbard.

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Mexico City, Mexico, 4 reales, Charles-Joanna, "Early Series," assayer G between bottoms of pillars, (https://auction.sedwickcoins.com/Mexico-City-Mexico-4-reales-Charles-Joanna-Early-Series-assayer-G-between-bottoms-of-pillars_i44823245)

Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip III, assayer PAL to left of monogram, very rare, ex-Ugaz. S-P20; KM-unl; Cal-414. 1.95 grams. Bold full cross (toned in crevices) and monogram with clear assayer to left (first we have seen with large PAL monogram), part of legend at bottom showing rotated letter H after DG, nice VF. Pedigreed to the Jorge Ugaz collection.

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Potosi, Bolivia, cob 1/2 real, Philip III, assayer PAL to left of monogram, very rare, ex-Ugaz. (https://auction.sedwickcoins.com/Potosi-Bolivia-cob-1-2-real-Philip-III-assayer-PAL-to-left-of-monogram-very-rare-ex-Ugaz_i44823470)

Argentina (River Plate Provinces), gold 8 escudos, 1834 P, La Rioja mint, very rare, NGC MS 62+, finest known in NGC census. Janson-19.2; KM-21. With choice red toning over lustrous fields with minimal marks or flaws and complete rims, this rare gem represents the pinnacle of quality for a brief and highly desirable type in the ever-popular "sunface" design. NGC #6284687-002.

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Argentina (River Plate Provinces), gold 8 escudos, 1834 P, La Rioja mint, very rare, NGC MS 62+, fin (https://auction.sedwickcoins.com/Argentina-River-Plate-Provinces-gold-8-escudos-1834-P-La-Rioja-mint-very-rare-NGC-MS-62-fin_i44823548)

Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, 1739, Vernon / Argyll, rare, ex-Adams. AC-NLv5D; Betts-unl. 20.87 grams, 40 mm. Bold XF with traces of original brassy color in crevices, rare and popular issue depicting John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll, standing next to a crown on a column. XRF: 43.31% copper, 50.84% zinc, 4.43% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), acquired from James King in November 1986.

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Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, 1739, Vernon / Argyll, rare, ex-Adams. (https://auction.sedwickcoins.com/Great-Britain-copper-alloy-Admiral-Vernon-medal-1739-Vernon-Argyll-rare-ex-Adams_i44824039)

USA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, FLANAGAN'S / PUNCH / 112. N. 6TH ST merchant countermark on a Lima, Peru, bust 2 reales, Charles IV, 1806 JP, ex-Ormer, ex-Partrick. Brunk-F241; Rulau-PA165A. 6.57 grams; 27 mm. From 1835 to 1860, Robert Flanagan operated the Lyon's Hotel at 112 North Sixth Street (in 1858 and onward, 159 N. 6th St.) in Philadelphia, PA;

Flanagan's Punch was the house drink at the bar called Vulcan Hall. Holed darkly toned VG host with very bold XF countermark (struck at the 1830s or 1840s) apparently struck with care as the reverse host coin design shows almost no distortion, quite a popular countermark design with a punch bowl and spoon displayed prominently. Pedigreed to the Van Ormer Collection and subsequent Bowers and Merena sale of September 1985, lot 2648, and to the Donald G. Partrick Collection with his tag.

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USA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, FLANAGAN'S / PUNCH / 112. N. 6TH ST merchant countermark on a Lima, (https://auction.sedwickcoins.com/USA-Philadelphia-Pennsylvania-FLANAGAN-S-PUNCH-112-N-6TH-ST-merchant-countermark-on-a-Lima_i44824149)

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