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Luiz I

178. Lisbon, Portugal, 5000 reis, Luiz I, 1889. KM-516. 8.82 grams. Prooflike Mint State,
problem-free, final year of type. Estimate: $600-$900.

Spain

Ferdinand-Isabel

179. Seville, Spain, double excelente, Ferdinand-Isabel, + at top and S with three dots at bottom between busts. CT-74. 7.00
grams. Choice bold AU+ with full details all over but faint interior bend and tiny (modern) cuts in part of edge. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.

180. Seville, Spain, double excelente, Ferdinand-Isabel, X at top and S between busts. CT-78. 6.90 grams. VF with some flat spots,
bold full legends. Estimate: $750-$1,100.

Philip V

182. Madrid, Spain, bust 1 escudo, Philip V, 1740JF, en-
capsulated NGC VF 30. CT-491; KM-342. More like XF with slight
central weakness, clean fields, slightly off-center reverse, scarce early
type. Estimate: $300-$450.
181. Seville, Spain, milled 8 escudos, Philip V, 1714M, en- 183. Seville, Spain, bust 1/2 escudo, Philip V, 1743/3PJ. CT-
capsulated NGC AU 53. CT-175; KM-260. Off-center strike, lightly 584; KM-361.2. 1.74 grams. Nicely red-toned VF+ without problems, the
red-toned all over. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000. 3 of the date clearly punched over a “higher” 3. Estimate: $175-$250.

Ferdinand VI

184. Madrid, Spain, bust 1/2 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1749JB,
encapsulated NGC XF 45. CT-245; KM-378. Bold strike with hint of
luster, dark sediment around details. Estimate: $200-$300.

185. Madrid, Spain, bust 1/2 escudo, Ferdinand VI, 1755JB.
CT-252; KM-378. 1.79 grams. VF with deep scarlet toning all over, no
problems. Estimate: $150-$225.

Ferdinand VI and Charles III

186. Lot of 6 Madrid, Spain, bust 1/2 escudos, Ferdinand
VI and Charles III, various dates (all different), as follows:
1747JB, 1755JB, 1756JB, 1757JB, 1758JB and 1774PJ.
10.51 grams total. AXF on average, no big problems. Estimate: $1,000-
$1,500.

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