The June 4, 2000, Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection Parts II & III, Sale 5
Lot 4050 
JAPAN. 5 Yen, 1897. Fr-52; Y-32. Mutsuhito. Meiji-30. Radiant sun. Reverse: Value in wreath. Struck in bright yellow gold with reflective surfaces. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
Lot 4051 
JAPAN. 20 Yen, 1908. Fr-50; Y-34. Mutsuhito. Meiji-41. Lovely bright gold color and satiny luster. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Lot 4052 
LATVIA-COURLAND. Ducat, 1780. Fr-4; KM-33. Peter Biron. Head right. Reverse: Two crowned shields. Many small abrasions but the eye appeal is strong, and the color a delightful deep yellow gold. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Lot 4053 
LIECHTENSTEIN. 10 Franken, 1930. Fr-16; KM-11. Francis I. Head right. Reverse: Arms. One-year type and scarce. A superb specimen with gleaming luster and semi-prooflike fields. NGC graded MS-67.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,400.
Lot 4054 
LIECHTENSTEIN. 10 Franken, 1930. Fr-16; Y-11. Francis I. PCGS graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
Lot 4055 
LIECHTENSTEIN. 20 Franken, 1930. Fr-15; Y-12. Francis I. Rare. PCGS graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,500.
Lot 4056 
MEXICO. Cob 4 Escudos, 1714-Mo-J. Fr-7a; KM-55.2. 13.5 grams. Philip V. Crowned Hapsburg arms. Reverse: Cross of Jerusalem with ornaments in quarters, all within quadrilobe frame. Struck slightly off center with "714" digits of date clearly visible. Virtually as struck with luster in evidence and sharply detailed, thus rare. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,750-UP.
Lot 4057 
MEXICO. Cob 8 Escudos, 1714-Mo-J. Fr-6; KM-57.2. Philip V. 26.9 grams. Gold cob doubloon type. Crowned Hapsburg arms. Reverse: Cross with ornaments in quarters, all within quadrilobe frame. All four digits of the date are bold and the reverse cross of Jerusalem and surrounding frame fully visible. Signs of surface porosity. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
Ex 1715 treasure fleet.
Lot 4058 
MEXICO. 4 Escudos, 1736-Mo-M.F. Fr-9; KM-135. Philip V. Large armored bust to the right. Reverse: Crowned Hapsburg arms. Very Scarce type. Appealing reddish gold. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.
Lot 4059
MEXICO. 4 Escudos, 1736-Mo-MF. Fr-9; KM-135. Philip V. Large armored bust to right. Reverse: Crowned Hapsburg arms within chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Traces of luster. Rare. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.
Lot 4060 
MEXICO. 8 Escudos, 1736-Mo-M.F. Fr-8; KM-148. Philip V. Large armored bust to the right. Reverse: Crowned Hapsburg arms within chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Well struck with more than a trace of luster, the surfaces clean and bright yellow. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Lot 4061 
MEXICO. 8 Escudos, 1741-Mo-M.F. Fr-8; KM-148. Philip V. Large armored bust to right. Reverse. Crowned Hapsburg arms. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,250-1,500.
Lot 4062 
MEXICO. 2 Escudos, 1757-Mo-M.M. Fr-23; KM-127. Ferdinand VI. Armored bust right. Reverse: Crowned Hapsburg crown. Attractively toned to a bright reddish gold. Scarce type. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $700-900.
Lot 4063 
MEXICO. 1 Escudo, 1763-Mo-M.M. Fr-32; KM-117. Charles III. Nice reddish gold toning. Scarce early type. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 4064 
MEXICO. 8 Escudos, 1768-Mo-MF. Fr-29; KM-155. Charles III. Young standard bust to right. Reverse: Crowned Hapsburg arms within Chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Mintmark at lower left and assayer initials at lower right, separated by fleece. No value is shown. An elusive type, especially in high grade, this example having attractive two-tone reddish yellow toning. Very Rare. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $3,500-UP.
Lot 4065 
MEXICO. 2 Escudos, 1775-Mo-F.M. Fr-35; KM-130.2. Charles III. Assayer and mintmark inverted. Beautifully toned to a deep reddish gold with traces of luster. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Lot 4066 
MEXICO. 2 Escudos, 1781-Mo-F.F. Fr-35; KM-130.2a. Charles III. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 4067
MEXICO. 2 Escudos, 1796-Mo-F.M. Fr-45; KM-132. Charles IV. Scratch on bust. Fine.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 4068 
MEXICO. 8 Escudos, 1798-Mo-FM. Fr-43; KM-159. Charles IV. Softly struck centers. Lustrous with an appealing mellow gold look. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $700-900.
Lot 4069 
MEXICO. 4 Escudos, 1804-Mo-TH. Fr-44; KM-144. Charles IV. Attractively toned with traces of luster. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 4070 
MEXICO. 1 Escudo, 1808-Mo-T.H. Fr-46; KM-120. Charles IV. Part of legend double struck. Final year of reign. Lustrous. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 4071 
MEXICO. 1 Escudo, 1809-Mo-H.J. Fr-49; KM-121. Ferdinand VII. Uniformed bust right. Reverse: Crowned arms. Small flan crack at 5 o'clock. Lustrous, bright yellow gold. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 4072 
MEXICO. 4 Escudos, 1810-Mo-HJ. Fr-48; KM-145. Ferdinand VII. Armored bust right. Cleaned. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 4073 
MEXICO. 8 Escudos, 1821-Mo-J.J. Fr-52; KM-161. Ferdinand VII. Laureate head right. Reverse: Crowned arms. Flan crack on edge at 5 o'clock. Reflective surfaces. Old-time mellow color, as this was in the same collection for years. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400-600.
Lot 4074 
MEXICO. 8 Escudos, 1822-Mo-J.M. Fr-59; KM-313.2. Augustin Iturbide I. Legend: AUGSTINUS. Bust right. Reverse: Eagle on cactus. Moderate surface handling marks. Attractive toning. Iturbide, a colonel in the Spanish infantry prior to Mexico's independence, fancied himself a Latin Napoleon, but soon was assassinated. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,500.
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