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Costa Rica (struck in France), aluminum piefort essai 1 centavo, 1892, rare, NGC MS 63, ex-Richard Stuart (stated on label), finest and only example in NGC census. KM-unl. Frosty and bright, with choice details and luster on arms side, the other side (with ESSAI / DE / MONNAIE / 1892) showing light marks in the open field. KM lists this piefort in copper, nickel and bronze, but not in aluminum as seen here. Pedigreed to the Richard Stuart collection. NGC #4425833-007.
(800 - 1200 USD)