The State exercises the right of first refusal to acquire two historic coins auctioned in Barcelona
10 Jul 2026
Effective: 10 Jul 2026
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Who is affected:
Áureo y Calicó auction house and potential buyers of the auctioned coins
Summary
The Ministry of Culture purchases two ancient coins (from Philip III and Charles III) auctioned in Barcelona for 860 € for the Museum of America.
Detailed analysis
PRO
The Ministry of Culture exercises the right of first refusal recognized in Ley 16/1985 del Patrimonio Histórico Español to acquire two historic coins auctioned at the Áureo y Calicó auction house in Barcelona. These are a real de a 8 of Philip III (Potosí, 1612-16) and a real de a 2 of Charles III with Costa Rica count…
Full official title
Orden CLT/699/2026, de 30 de junio, por la que se ejercita el derecho de tanteo sobre los lotes n.º 287 y 2770, subastados por la sala Áureo y Calicó, en Barcelona.