Leon, Nicaragua, provisional "imitation cob" 1 real, 1823-P(MPY), two-digit date, pine tree style, very rare, NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census, ex-Richard Stuart (stated on label). KM-8.1 (under Honduras). 3.39 grams Small, thick, sharply cut flan with choice full cross-lions-castles (proper quadrants, with natural edge-crack on top-right lion), one full pillar with lacuna near top, fully lustrous surfaces and devoid of wear, the single best of seven examples in the NGC census so far. NGC #4494791-006. Pedigreed to the Richard Stuart collection.
Estimate: $1500-2250