Roma Numismatics Ltd
E-Sale 67 6 Feb 2020
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
Colombia, Republic. Lazareto Leprosarium CU 5 Centavos. Bogota, 1901. Cross of Saint Lazarus, LAZARETO within; •CINCO CENTAVOS• above, date below / Denomination within linear circular border, •REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA• above, BOGOTA below. KM L.2. 2.48g, 18mm, 6h.
Good Extremely Fine; attractive patina with light lustre. Extremely Rare in this grade.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
The series from which this coin comes was issued by the Republic of Colombia for use in its three state-sponsored leper colonies: Agua de Dios, Cano de Lord, and Contratacion. When the hospitals were closed in the late 1950's, patients were allowed to exchange these special coins for regular currency at any bank and thus their survival is rare, most especially so in any good grade.
Good Extremely Fine; attractive patina with light lustre. Extremely Rare in this grade.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
The series from which this coin comes was issued by the Republic of Colombia for use in its three state-sponsored leper colonies: Agua de Dios, Cano de Lord, and Contratacion. When the hospitals were closed in the late 1950's, patients were allowed to exchange these special coins for regular currency at any bank and thus their survival is rare, most especially so in any good grade.