May 28, 2001, The Fairchild Family Trust Collection, Sale 10

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World Gold Coins

Lot 2238 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
Mexico. 8 Escudos, 1778-Mo-FF. Fr-33; KM-156.2a. Charles III. Mounted and the surfaces have been cleaned harshly. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.

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Mexico. 8 Escudos, 1792-Mo-F.M. KM-159; Fr-43. Charles IV. Reverse edge flaw. Lustrous. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600-700.

Lot 2240
Mexico. 1 Escudo, 1799-FM and ½ Escudo, 1814-JJ. KM-120, 112. One Escudo with several scratches and ½ Escudo skillfully repaired hole. Lot of 2 coins. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $100-125.

Lot 2241 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
Mexico. 1 Escudo, 1802-Mo-FT. Fr-46; KM-120. Charles IV. Very attractive. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Mint State 1809 8 Escudos

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Mexico. 8 Escudos, 1809-Mo-HJ. Fr-47; KM-160; CCT ty.17, Mo.38. Ferdinand VII. Sharply struck and well centered. Beautiful, rich orange gold color with fully lustrous fields. Rare this nice. PCGS graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.

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Mexico. 8 Escudos, 1809-Mo-HJ. Fr-47; KM-160. Ferdinand VII. Reflective fields. Lightly cleaned with hairline scratches in obverse field. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500-600.

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Mexico. 8 Escudos, 1809-Mo-HJ. Fr-47; KM-160. Ferdinand VII. Large armored bust. Reverse: Arms. Old scratch on face. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 2245
Mexico. ½ Escudo, 1825-Mo-JM. KM-378.5; Fr-107. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $40-60.

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Mexico. 2 Escudos, 1825-Mo-JM. Fr-87; KM-380.7. Hand on book. First year of type. PCGS graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 2247
Mexico. ½ Escudo, 1836-Do-RM. KM-378.1; Fr-111. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $40-60.

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Mexico. 2 Escudos, 1845-Go-PM. KM-380.4; Fr-93. Hand on book. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.

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Mexico. 8 Escudos, 1846-GC-MP. Fr-71; KM-383.6. Hand on book. Round tail. Softly struck obverse. Reverse sharply struck with considerable luster. PCGS graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $500-700.

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Mexico. 2 Escudos, 1848-C-CE. Fr-88; KM-380. Hand on book. A few edge marks. Trace of luster. PCGS graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 2251 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
Mexico. 8 Escudos, 1848-Go-PM. Fr-72; KM-383.7. Hand on book. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300-350.

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Mexico. 2 Escudos, 1859 9 over 8-Ga-JG. Fr-91; KM-380.3. Hand on book. Planchet flaw on eagle's breast. PCGS graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $250-300.

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Mexico. 8 Escudos, 1859-Zs-Mo. Fr-75; KM-383.11. Hand on book. Softly struck in centers. Reflective surfaces. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $350-400.

Lot 2254
Mexico. 1 Escudo, 1860-Zs-VL. KM-379.6; Fr-106. Lightly cleaned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $100-125.

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Mexico. 8 Escudos, 1861-Go-PF. Fr-72; KM-383.7. Hand on book. Lustrous. Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $450-550.

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Mexico. 8 Escudos, 1866-C-CE. Fr-66; KM-383.2. Hand on book. Toning slightly dull. Considerable luster in the devices. PCGS graded AU-53.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Extremely Rare Go 1871 S 2½ Pesos

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Mexico. 2½ Pesos, 1871-Go-S. Fr-153; KM-411.3. Balance scale type. Only 600 pieces struck. Partially prooflike with light orange color. Very Rare. PCGS graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.

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Mexico. 20 Pesos, 1872-Go-S. Fr-124; KM-414.4. Scales and Liberty Cap. Reverse: Eagle. A few minor surface marks. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 2259
Mexico. 1 Peso, 1875-Mo-B. KM-410.5; Fr-157. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $50-70.

Extremely Rare Do 1878/7 B 5 Pesos

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Mexico. 5 Pesos, 1878-Do-B. KM-412.3; Fr-143. Balance scale type. Unlisted Overdate and Assayer. Durango mint reported no overdate for this year and only Assayer E. Possibly unique. Extremely Rare. PCGS graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.

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Mexico. 20 Pesos, 1896-Cn-M. Fr-122; KM-414.2. Scales and Liberty Cap. Reverse:Eagle. Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 2262
Mexico. Peso, 1901-Mo-M. KM-410.5. Weakly struck around the periphery, and we note a small planchet flake at the top. Very Fine/Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $70-90.

Choice Mint State 1903 10 Pesos

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Mexico. 10 Pesos, 1903-Mo-M. Fr-128; KM-413.7. Mintage of only 713 pieces struck. Balance scale type. Lovely rich toning and fully lustrous. PCGS graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,500.

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