Canada
Lower Canada Mule "Large Bust - Ships Colonies and Commerce" 1/2 Penny Token ND VF Details (Scratches) NGC, Br-1002, LC-58A3 (Extremely Rare), Courteau-43 (R10; likely this piece), Haxby-3C (not listed). Plain edge. Medal alignment. Open sleeve variety. A bit softly struck, with light scratches on both sides. Only 2-3 examples are known and the sales envelope (likely from Warren Baker) denotes that this is "Courteau's own specimen, the only one known at the time." Sold with old envelope detailing provenance.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 800-1000 USD