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Sidi Mohammed IV 12-Coin 4 Fulus Money Tree AH 1289 (1872/1873) UNC, Fes mint, cf. KM-C166.1 (for coin type), Opitz-pg. 230 (this piece illustrated). 134x95mm. Each coin: 28mm. A notably rare "tree" to find fully intact, with the individual branches of 4 coins being much more often encountered. Exceedingly attractive both for the coin type and as a money tree, with the full casting sprue preserved. The back displays a small inventory sticker from Mr. Opitz's collection.
Ex. Detroit Money Museum (Inventory no. 2-7-63)
From the Charles J. Opitz Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/morocco/morocco-sidi-mohammed-iv-12-coin-4-fulus-money-tree-ah-1289-1872-1873-unc-/a/3083-32670.s?type=CoinArchives3083
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 800-1000 USD
Sidi Mohammed IV 12-Coin 4 Fulus Money Tree AH 1289 (1872/1873) UNC, Fes mint, cf. KM-C166.1 (for coin type), Opitz-pg. 230 (this piece illustrated). 134x95mm. Each coin: 28mm. A notably rare "tree" to find fully intact, with the individual branches of 4 coins being much more often encountered. Exceedingly attractive both for the coin type and as a money tree, with the full casting sprue preserved. The back displays a small inventory sticker from Mr. Opitz's collection.
Ex. Detroit Money Museum (Inventory no. 2-7-63)
From the Charles J. Opitz Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/morocco/morocco-sidi-mohammed-iv-12-coin-4-fulus-money-tree-ah-1289-1872-1873-unc-/a/3083-32670.s?type=CoinArchives3083
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 800-1000 USD