Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
December 2015 Hong Kong Auction - Sess. A-C 8-9 December 2015
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CAMBODIA. Test Coin, 1875. PCGS SP-62 Secure Holder.
Bruce-T2; Gad-10; Lec-95. Plain edge. Struck in Brussels by the Mennig brothers as a sample of their minting presses capabilities in effort to sell minting equipment to Cambodia. Engraved by C. Wurden. The obverse features the often seen bust of King Norodom I, with the inscription: "Test of the Money Press of the King of Cambodia"; Reverse: Saint Michael slaying the devil. Slightly darker toning present on this example when compared to the other example of this type found in this collection. Either piece will surely add a notch of prestige to the future collection it resides in. One of only two examples certified, the companion piece is also offered in this collection. PCGS SP-62 Secure Holder.
Estimate: $9000.00- $12000.00
Bruce-T2; Gad-10; Lec-95. Plain edge. Struck in Brussels by the Mennig brothers as a sample of their minting presses capabilities in effort to sell minting equipment to Cambodia. Engraved by C. Wurden. The obverse features the often seen bust of King Norodom I, with the inscription: "Test of the Money Press of the King of Cambodia"; Reverse: Saint Michael slaying the devil. Slightly darker toning present on this example when compared to the other example of this type found in this collection. Either piece will surely add a notch of prestige to the future collection it resides in. One of only two examples certified, the companion piece is also offered in this collection. PCGS SP-62 Secure Holder.
Estimate: $9000.00- $12000.00