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March 2019 Hong Kong Auction 25-27 Mar 2019
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CAMBODIA. Silver Test Coin, 1875. PCGS SP-62 Gold Shield.
KMX-T2; Gad-10; Lec-95. Plain edge. Struck in Brussels by the Mennig brothers as a sample of their minting presses capabilities in effort to sell minting equipment to Cambodia. Engraved by C. Wurden. The obverse features the often seen bust of King Norodom I, with the inscription: "Test of the Money Press of the King of Cambodia"; Reverse: Saint Michael slaying the devil. Sharply struck with attractive dark tone that displays iridescent hues on both sides.
Estimate: $6000.00- $7000.00
KMX-T2; Gad-10; Lec-95. Plain edge. Struck in Brussels by the Mennig brothers as a sample of their minting presses capabilities in effort to sell minting equipment to Cambodia. Engraved by C. Wurden. The obverse features the often seen bust of King Norodom I, with the inscription: "Test of the Money Press of the King of Cambodia"; Reverse: Saint Michael slaying the devil. Sharply struck with attractive dark tone that displays iridescent hues on both sides.
Estimate: $6000.00- $7000.00