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653. Large lot of 27 mostly French and British copper coins, various kings and dates (where visible) in the late 1700s to
mid-1800s. Approx. 190 grams total. Some very solid and well detailed but others worn thin, mostly dark, a few professionally attributed (with
tags), including one Danish and one British Guiana. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $100-$150.

654. Lot of 7 British silver minors of George III through Victoria. 20.00 grams total. This lot consists of 4 small coins that are so
corroded as to be thin slivers, with just enough detail to see the monarchs, in addition to 3 solid and uncorroded coins (Fine details, nicely
toned), as follows: George III shillings (2) dated 1816 and Victoria groat dated 1854. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $70-$100.

655. Large lot of 30 small silver and copper coins (23) and artifacts (7), European, mid-1800s. Approx. 180 grams total. A rather
diverse lot including British and French coins but also six lead seals and a copper lion’s head ornament (buckle?), mostly solid but some cor-
roded. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $70-$100.

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

656. Santiago, Chile, 50 centavos, 1855, encapsulated PCGS
Certified / S.S. Central America Treasure. KM-128. VF details,
no corrosion but some small damage near rim on condor side (also
minor lamination), much original luster, patches of toning. Estimate:
$400-$600.

Miscellaneous Wrecks

657. Lot of 2 Dutch silver coins from shipwrecks: DeLiefde (1711) and Slot ter Hooge (1724). 32.53 grams total. The DeLiefde
coin is a ducatoon of Westfriesland and is solid and uncorroded but weak where date should be, nicely toned all over, with small areas of en-
crustation; the Slot ter Hooge coin is a 2 stuivers of Zeeland, dated 1724, with light surface corrosion but bold details, polished. The ducatoon
pedigreed to our Auction #1, with original lot-tag #157. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $125-$200.

658. Lot of 4 Spanish colonial bust 8R from various shipwrecks: Hartwell (1786), Halsewell (1787), Lady Burgess (1806)
and Athenienne (1806). 94.49 grams total. Light to moderate surface corrosion but all with clear details, some toned. Dates and mints as
follows: Mexico 1786FM (Hartwell), Potosí 1780PR (Halsewell), Potosí 1781PR (Lady Burgess) and Lima 1803IJ (Athenienne). Three pedi-
greed to our Auctions, with original lot-tags: #1 (lot 312); #4 (lot 583) and #9 (lot 984, also lot 663 of #7). SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO.
Estimate: $250-$375.

659. Lot of 2 silver coins from World War II treasures: “Manila Bay treasure” (1942) and SS John Barry (1944). 31.50 grams
total. Both coins uncorroded and well detailed, the Manila Bay coin a Philippines (under the United States) 1 peso of 1909 (lightly rainbow
toned) and the John Barry coin a Saudi Arabia 1 riyal of AH1345 = 1944 (mostly darkly toned), each piece representing a fascinating segment
of WWII history. Philippines coin pedigreed to our Auction #9, with original lot-tag #1009; Saudi coin with original certificate from the salvagers.
Estimate: $75-$110.

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