Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2019 NYINC Auction 11-12 Jan 2019
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The all-manuscript legend of the note reads "No. 212 / Para Guantanamo / Baro Cerro / dos pesetas / Cuba 21 Dbre 1875," followed below by the signature "Murciano." A strongly inked hand-stamp reads "YNGENIO ESPERANZA / GUANTANAMO" with the initials J B at center; this may refer to John Brooks, a principal of the Brooks Sugar Company, headquartered in New York City, owner of Esperanza, as well as several other Cuban sugar plantations during that era. The piece is well preserved, showing only mild circulation, including minor discoloration.
Ex: Neil Shafer, "Money of the People" Sale, 2010.
Estimate: $500.00- $1000.00