Sedwick & Associates’ Treasure, World Coin & Paper Money Auction 40 concluded November 7 with more than $5.1 million in sales, a new auction total record for the firm.
Over two and a half days, bidders participated at Sedwick’s Central Florida office, online and by telephone. Many lots attracted multiple competing bidders, with the firm reporting continued growth in participation.
The Chilean and Colombian collections delivered outstanding results, including record prices in several areas and strong demand across gold, colonial and republican silver, patterns and paper money. The Special Collection of Odd Shaped Mexican Cobs also attracted spirited competition, with numerous pieces substantially exceeding their estimates.
Leading results included $231,800 for the Mexico City 1714 J Royal 8 escudos and $170,800 for the Mexico City 1732 F gold 4 escudos. The Santiago 1758 J gold 2 escudos and a 684 gram Atocha gold finger bar each realized $122,000. Colombia’s Bogotá 1753 gold cob 8 escudos brought $97,600, while the La Serena countermarked 4 reales achieved $48,800.
“The Bogotá 1753 8 escudos illustrates the attention we give to important consignments,” said Daniel Frank Sedwick. “We traced its documented history back to 1936 and established its appearances in several major references. That research allowed us to present collectors with a fuller understanding of the coin’s significance.”
Research, pedigrees, detailed photography and specialist cataloging are central to Sedwick’s approach. Combined with an established international clientele and participation in person, online and by telephone, these services connect specialized material with collectors who understand its importance.
For owners considering the sale of individual rarities or entire collections, Auction 40’s results demonstrate the value of knowledgeable representation and focused international exposure. The firm welcomes inquiries from prospective consignors and appreciates the continued confidence of clients who return to its auctions.
Auction 41 is scheduled for April 28 to 30, 2027, following the Winter Park Coin Show at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Winter Park, Florida. The consignment deadline is February 26, 2027. Prospective consignors are encouraged to contact Sedwick & Associates early to discuss their material and arrange an evaluation.
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Auction 40: Selected Highlights
| Lot | Description | Price realized* |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Mexico City, 1714 J Royal 8 escudos, Philip V, NGC MS 65, ex 1715 Fleet | $231,800* |
| 22 | Mexico City, 1714 J gold cob 8 escudos, date on obverse, NGC MS 62, ex 1715 Fleet | $36,600* |
| 37 | Lima, 1709 M gold cob 4 escudos, NGC MS 63, ex 1715 Fleet | $31,720* |
| 38 | Cuzco, 1698 M gold cob 2 escudos, NGC MS 62, ex 1715 Fleet | $24,400* |
| 39 | Bogotá, 1753 gold cob 8 escudos, NGC AU 55, published plate coin | $97,600* |
| 56 | Atocha gold finger bar No. 13, 684 grams, 23.5K gold, ex Morse Collection | $122,000* |
| 57 | Santa Margarita gold finger bar No. 20, 546 grams, 18K gold | $115,900* |
| 66 | Atocha silver bar No. 585 from Oruro, 25 kg, ex Morse Collection | $103,700* |
| 68 | Atocha silver bar from Potosí, dated 1622, 7.23 kg | $29,280* |
| 100 | Seville gold cob 2 escudos, Philip III, PCGS UNC details, scratch, ex Atocha | $85,400* |
| 577 | Mexico City, Charles and Joanna Early Series 4 reales, assayer P, NGC XF 40 | $15,860* |
| 579 | Mexico City, Charles and Joanna Early Series 3 reales, assayer Rincón, PCGS XF45 | $39,650* |
| 591 | Mexico City, Charles II bird shaped cob 8 reales, ex Hudson, Practical Book of Cobs plate coin | $13,420* |
| 706 | Potosí, 1651 O cob 8 reales, crowned Z countermark, NGC VF 35 | $36,600* |
| 728 | Potosí, 1652 E transitional cob 8 reales, Type III/A, NGC XF 40 | $10,980* |
| 736 | Potosí, 1659 E Royal 8 reales, NGC XF details, holed | $28,060* |
| 860 | Santiago, 1758 J gold 2 escudos, Ferdinand VI, NGC AU 53, ex Segarra | $122,000* |
| 916 | Chile, La Serena countermarked 4 reales, 1833, on Argentina 1815 F, NGC FR 2, countermark VF | $48,800* |
| 929 | Cartagena, 1626 cob 8 reales, Philip IV, assayer H, RN mintmark | $19,520* |
| 945 | Bogotá, 1700 cob 4 reales, assayer A.V, NGC VF 30, cataloged as unique | $19,520* |
| 958 | Bogotá, 1769 JV gold 8 escudos, Charles III “rat nose” bust, NGC MS 62 | $36,600* |
| 1029 | Colombia, 1825 copper pattern ¼ real, NGC UNC details, environmental damage, cataloged as unique | $20,740* |
| 1100 | Cuba, 2000 gold and silver proof 500 pesos, Che Guevara, No. 011, NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo | $36,600* |
| 1205 | Mexico City, 1732 F gold 4 escudos, Philip V, NGC MS 60, ex 1733 Fleet | $170,800* |
| 1206 | Mexico City, 1732 F gold 2 escudos, Philip V, NGC AU 58, Calicó plate coin | $61,000* |
| 1207 | Mexico City, 1732 F gold 1 escudo, Philip V, NGC MS 61, ex 1733 Fleet and Rudman | $97,600* |
| 1455 | Chile, Banco de la Alianza, 1872 20 pesos, PMG VF 20 | $7,320* |
| 1488 | Colombia, Sopetrán, José María Melguizo, 1900 1 peso, PMG VG 10 NET, cataloged as unique | $11,590* |
* Prices realized include the 22% buyer’s premium. All amounts are in U.S. dollars.
Well done, your dad would be so proud. It is not often that the second generation manage to eclipse the succes of their founder. And Your dad was exceptional.
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