Brazil Imperial 20,000 Réis Gold (1851-1889)
Pedro II — emperor on Brazil’s 20,000 réis gold What it is The 20,000 réis was the largest gold denomination of the Empire of Brazil, struck from 1849 to 1889 under Emperor Pedro II.
Maradona 1986 World Cup Argentina Match-Worn Shirt
Maradona’s Argentina shirts from 1986 are among the most valuable football items ever sold What it is Diego Maradona wore Argentina shirts in seven matches at the 1986 FIFA World Cup, including the famous Hand of God / Goal of the Century q…
Frida Kahlo Authorised Lithograph from “El Mundo Ilustrado”
Frida Kahlo — original works are museum-tier; authorised reproductions are entry-level What it is Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) made few works in her lifetime, and most are in museum collections.
Mexican 8 Reales of Carlos III (1768) — The Foundational Spanish-American Dollar
Carlos III 8 reales — minted in Mexico City for global trade What it is Beginning in 1772, the Mexico City mint produced 8 reales bearing a right-facing bust of Carlos III on the obverse and the crowned Spanish arms with two pillars on the …
Spain 1850 Isabel II 6 Cuartos — Spain’s First Postage Stamp
Spain’s first postage stamp, issued 1 January 1850 What it is Spain’s first postage stamp was issued on 1 January 1850, featuring a left-facing portrait of Queen Isabel II.
Lladró Don Quixote Porcelain Figurine — Spain’s Most Collectible Ceramic
Lladró — Spain’s most internationally recognised porcelain house What it is Lladró is the Valencia-based porcelain manufacturer founded in 1953 by the Lladró brothers.
Picasso “Vollard Suite” Etching (1930-1937)
Picasso’s Vollard Suite — 100 etchings made for dealer Ambroise Vollard What it is The Vollard Suite is a series of 100 etchings made by Pablo Picasso between 1930 and 1937, commissioned by the Paris dealer Ambroise Vollard.
Real Madrid 1956 First European Cup Final Programme
Real Madrid — winners of the inaugural 1955-56 European Cup What it is On 13 June 1956 at Parc des Princes in Paris, Real Madrid defeated Stade de Reims 4-3 to win the first-ever European Cup.
Goya “Los Desastres de la Guerra” Etching — Posthumous First Edition (1863)
Goya’s Disasters of War — first published posthumously in 1863 What it is Francisco Goya created 82 etchings between 1810 and 1820 documenting the horrors of the Peninsular War, but they were too politically dangerous to publish during his …
Spanish 8 Reales “Pillar Dollar” of Philip V (1732 onwards)
The Spanish 8 reales “pillar dollar” — the world’s first true reserve currency What it is The Spanish 8 reales of Philip V, introduced at the Mexico City mint in 1732, was the first machine-milled (rather than hammered) Spanish silver dolla…