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| − | The first specimen shown was lot 113 in Aureo y Calicó sale 232 (Barcelona, March 2011), where it sold for 7,000 euros (about US$11,550 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''Felipe II (1556-1598). 1588. Segovia. 8 reales. Anv.: PHILIPPVS D G HISPANIARV . Rev.: ET INDIARVM REX 1588. Ceca y valor entre , adorno que también está en el interior de la corona. Acueducto de dos pisos y tres arcos. Bellísima. Brillo original. Rarísima así. S/C-.'' (Philip II, 1556-98, eight reales of 1588, Segovia mint. Obverse: "Philip by the grace of God Spain..."; reverse: "...and the Indies king, 1588." Mintmark: aqueduct with two storeys and three arches. beautiful original luster, extremely rare thus, about uncirculated.)</blockquote> The second specimen was lot 99152 in Heritage sale 61253 (Dallas, January 2022), where it sold for $9,600. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "Spain: Philip II 8 Reales 1588-(Aqueduct) MS63 NGC, Segovia mint, Small date. Of exceptional quality for the type, fielding choice preservation that astounds the viewer at every turn. Rarely are these earlier milled 8 Reales encountered in so fine a technical state, nor with such a high degree of aesthetic appeal, rendering this a special example, and indeed, the tied-finest certified by NGC to date. Displaying needle-sharp detail, illuminated by underlying argent luster and traces of gold tone, this peak-level candidate for any advanced type collection simply cannot be ignored." This type, one of the first machine struck coins of [[Spain]], is recorded in Cayón<sup>[3]</sup> for 1586-1597. Numerous varieties exist, all rare. The arms of Spain on the obverse bear the escutcheon of Portugal, ruled by Spain 1580-1640. | + | The first specimen shown was lot 113 in Aureo y Calicó sale 232 (Barcelona, March 2011), where it sold for 7,000 euros (about US$11,550 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''Felipe II (1556-1598). 1588. Segovia. 8 reales. Anv.: PHILIPPVS D G HISPANIARV . Rev.: ET INDIARVM REX 1588. Ceca y valor entre, adorno que también está en el interior de la corona. Acueducto de dos pisos y tres arcos. Bellísima. Brillo original. Rarísima así. S/C-.'' (Philip II, 1556-98, eight reales of 1588, Segovia mint. Obverse: "Philip by the grace of God Spain..."; reverse: "...and the Indies king, 1588." Mintmark: aqueduct with two storeys and three arches. beautiful original luster, extremely rare thus, about uncirculated.)</blockquote> The second specimen was lot 99152 in Heritage sale 61253 (Dallas, January 2022), where it sold for $9,600. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "Spain: Philip II 8 Reales 1588-(Aqueduct) MS63 NGC, Segovia mint, Small date. Of exceptional quality for the type, fielding choice preservation that astounds the viewer at every turn. Rarely are these earlier milled 8 Reales encountered in so fine a technical state, nor with such a high degree of aesthetic appeal, rendering this a special example, and indeed, the tied-finest certified by NGC to date. Displaying needle-sharp detail, illuminated by underlying argent luster and traces of gold tone, this peak-level candidate for any advanced type collection simply cannot be ignored." This type, one of the first machine struck coins of [[Spain]], is recorded in Cayón<sup>[3]</sup> for 1586-1597. Numerous varieties exist, all rare. The arms of Spain on the obverse bear the escutcheon of Portugal, ruled by Spain 1580-1640. |
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ||
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* <sup>[3]</sup>Cayón, Adolfo, Clemente Cayón and Juan Cayón, ''Las Monedas Españolas, del Tremis al Euro: del 411 a Nuestros Dias,'' 2 volumes, Madrid: Cayón-Jano S.L., 2005. | * <sup>[3]</sup>Cayón, Adolfo, Clemente Cayón and Juan Cayón, ''Las Monedas Españolas, del Tremis al Euro: del 411 a Nuestros Dias,'' 2 volumes, Madrid: Cayón-Jano S.L., 2005. | ||
| − | * Calicó, Xavier, ''Numismática Española: Catálogo General con Precios de Todas las Monedas Españolas Acuñadas desde Los Reyes Católicos Hasta | + | * Calicó, Xavier, ''Numismática Española: Catálogo General con Precios de Todas las Monedas Españolas Acuñadas desde Los Reyes Católicos Hasta Felipe VI, 1474 a 2020,'' Barcelona: Aureo & Calicó, 2019. |
* Davenport, John S., ''European Crowns, 1484-1600,'' Frankfurt: Numismatischer Verlag, 1977. | * Davenport, John S., ''European Crowns, 1484-1600,'' Frankfurt: Numismatischer Verlag, 1977. | ||
* <sup>[1]</sup>Sisó, Teresa, Eduardo Domingo and Lluís Lalana, ''Selección de 500 Monedas, Medallas y Billetes,'' Barcelona: Aureo y Calicó Subastas, 2011. | * <sup>[1]</sup>Sisó, Teresa, Eduardo Domingo and Lluís Lalana, ''Selección de 500 Monedas, Medallas y Billetes,'' Barcelona: Aureo y Calicó Subastas, 2011. | ||
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* [[Spain 1586-Seg 8 reales|1586-Seg 8 reales]] | * [[Spain 1586-Seg 8 reales|1586-Seg 8 reales]] | ||
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* [[Spain 1589-Seg 8 reales|1589-Seg 8 reales]] | * [[Spain 1589-Seg 8 reales|1589-Seg 8 reales]] | ||
* [[Spain 1617-Seg A+ 8 reales|1617-Seg 8 reales]] | * [[Spain 1617-Seg A+ 8 reales|1617-Seg 8 reales]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:52, 25 August 2025
The first specimen shown was lot 113 in Aureo y Calicó sale 232 (Barcelona, March 2011), where it sold for 7,000 euros (about US$11,550 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"Felipe II (1556-1598). 1588. Segovia. 8 reales. Anv.: PHILIPPVS D G HISPANIARV . Rev.: ET INDIARVM REX 1588. Ceca y valor entre, adorno que también está en el interior de la corona. Acueducto de dos pisos y tres arcos. Bellísima. Brillo original. Rarísima así. S/C-. (Philip II, 1556-98, eight reales of 1588, Segovia mint. Obverse: "Philip by the grace of God Spain..."; reverse: "...and the Indies king, 1588." Mintmark: aqueduct with two storeys and three arches. beautiful original luster, extremely rare thus, about uncirculated.)
The second specimen was lot 99152 in Heritage sale 61253 (Dallas, January 2022), where it sold for $9,600. The catalog description[1] noted, "Spain: Philip II 8 Reales 1588-(Aqueduct) MS63 NGC, Segovia mint, Small date. Of exceptional quality for the type, fielding choice preservation that astounds the viewer at every turn. Rarely are these earlier milled 8 Reales encountered in so fine a technical state, nor with such a high degree of aesthetic appeal, rendering this a special example, and indeed, the tied-finest certified by NGC to date. Displaying needle-sharp detail, illuminated by underlying argent luster and traces of gold tone, this peak-level candidate for any advanced type collection simply cannot be ignored." This type, one of the first machine struck coins of Spain, is recorded in Cayón[3] for 1586-1597. Numerous varieties exist, all rare. The arms of Spain on the obverse bear the escutcheon of Portugal, ruled by Spain 1580-1640.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 27.47 g, 0.931 fine silver, .821 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: Dav-8478, Cal-187, Cayón-3980. The second specimen is Cal-698, Cay-3987.
- [3]Cayón, Adolfo, Clemente Cayón and Juan Cayón, Las Monedas Españolas, del Tremis al Euro: del 411 a Nuestros Dias, 2 volumes, Madrid: Cayón-Jano S.L., 2005.
- Calicó, Xavier, Numismática Española: Catálogo General con Precios de Todas las Monedas Españolas Acuñadas desde Los Reyes Católicos Hasta Felipe VI, 1474 a 2020, Barcelona: Aureo & Calicó, 2019.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1484-1600, Frankfurt: Numismatischer Verlag, 1977.
- [1]Sisó, Teresa, Eduardo Domingo and Lluís Lalana, Selección de 500 Monedas, Medallas y Billetes, Barcelona: Aureo y Calicó Subastas, 2011.
- [2]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, The Brittany Collection of French Coins Showcase Auction #61253, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.
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