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CCE Signature Sale 3054 7-8 April 2017
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Republic 3-Piece Certified "Essai De Monnaie" Centavo Metal Trial Set 1892, 1) Copper-Nickel - MS65 NGC, KM-E1.2) Copper - MS63 Red and Brown NGC, KM-Unl.3) Aluminum - MS61 NGC, KM-Unl.A rare set, struck without denomination, but clearly in the centavo module, with the arms of Nicaragua being displayed on the obverse and the date and explanation of purpose in four line inscription on the reverse. Scarce individually, and certainly rare as a set, these were likely conceived and struck at the Paris Mint (much like the Costa Rican essais of the same year) in an attempt to win a coinage contract.Ex. Richard Stuart Collection
Estimate: 1500-2500 USD
Republic 3-Piece Certified "Essai De Monnaie" Centavo Metal Trial Set 1892, 1) Copper-Nickel - MS65 NGC, KM-E1.2) Copper - MS63 Red and Brown NGC, KM-Unl.3) Aluminum - MS61 NGC, KM-Unl.A rare set, struck without denomination, but clearly in the centavo module, with the arms of Nicaragua being displayed on the obverse and the date and explanation of purpose in four line inscription on the reverse. Scarce individually, and certainly rare as a set, these were likely conceived and struck at the Paris Mint (much like the Costa Rican essais of the same year) in an attempt to win a coinage contract.Ex. Richard Stuart Collection
Estimate: 1500-2500 USD