Colombia (struck at the Waterbury mint, Connecticut), copper-nickel pattern 2-1/2 centavos, 1881, slanted base on cap, NGC MS 63, finest and only example in NGC census. Restrepo-110 (p. 208); KM-Pn64. Raised rims and smooth surfaces indicate a specimen strike more than pattern, with choice luster and the barest trace of colorful toning, no wear but maybe a tiny mark or two. NGC #4668518-007.
(500 - 750 USD)