Lot 833
Spain. Silver 20 Reales, 1810-I.A. (Madrid). Dav-308; Calbeto-505 (RR); Cr-92.2. Joseph Napoleon. Bare bust left. Reverse: Crowned crest dividing value. Exceedlingly rare variety with assayer initials "I.A." -- one of the classic rarities of the Napoleonic period of Spain. Finer than the 1974 Calico/Spink/GdM Auction specimen, in EF condition, which realized 18,000 SF! This specimen is lustrous, well struck, a beautiful coin with only minor scuffing, and pleasing silver-toned surfaces; we believe it is the finest known example. NGC graded MS-60.
Napoleon divided Spain's coinage into three parts. Joseph Bonaparte, Napoleon's brother, issued coins from Madrid and Seville, this being the largest denomination and representing one ruling area. King Ferdinand VII issued other coins from Spanish mints.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
Ex Irving Goodman Collection.
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| Realized $5,750 |
