Palestine, Lot of 10 Rare Jewish Tokens. Includes (1) Beirut Charity copper 1904 for a Jewish hospital in Beirut (Haffner CC-1), inscribed in Hebrew "Charity for the Poor" and "Beirut" (used for entrance fee) EF (2) Spinney & Sons brass "One Piaster in Trade" (Haffner CC-11) EF; (3-7) two Breisch & Co.Templar copper "1/4" Piaster Tokens (Haffner CC-13B), EF and corroded VG (one B & C "1/4" was sold by Eretz Auctions earlier this year for $750); and (8-10) three 1930's Palestine Railroad Canteen Tokens, VG, VF and EF. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Ex NASCA 1981 Auction, lot 133 and lot 134 From The Abe Sofaer Collection.