Honduras, bronze 1/2 centavo, 1881, rare, NGC MS 63 BN, finest known in NGC census, ex-Whittier (stated on label). KM-45. 2.21 grams. Beautiful specimen with blue toning on reverse against original red color and luster, also choice strike with no wear or marks, the rare first date of type for which KM states "less than 10 examples known," this specimen the better of just two at NGC by five grades (and none at PCGS). NGC #2741447-002. Pedigreed to the Whittier collection.
Estimate: $1000-2000