Barinas (Caujaral), Venezuela, "imitation cob" 1 real ("chipi-chipi"), "188" date (ca. 1807), NGC MS 61, finest known in NGC census, ex-Rosenman (stated on label), Rosenman Plate Coin. KM-unl (C2 for type). 1.72 grams Lustrous and non-toned, with choice full cross and clear "date" (unlisted in KM), very rare grade for this type. Pedigreed to the Rosenman collection and plated in his book Imitation Cobs of Venezuela and Colombia, page 27, Figure 10, and page 28 (photo). NGC #4485897-015.
(1250 - 2000 USD)