Leon, Nicaragua, liberty cap countermark (1824) on a provisional "imitation cob" 1 real 1824-(P)M(PY), very rare, encapsulated NGC XF 40, c/s XF standard, ex-Richard Stuart. KM-unl; Jara pp. 33-34. Bold and nearly full countermark over an unflawed host coin with full but off-center cross and clear date (the pillars side even more off-center, with date off the edge), beautifully toned, very rare quality overall for this combination. NGC #4486428-003. Pedigreed to the Richard Stuart collection.
($600-900)