COLOMBIA. Group of Leper Colony Tokens (Approximately 8,000 pieces), 1921 & 1928. Average Grade: VERY FINE.
This massive accumulation of mixed denomination tokens includes more than 1300 pieces each of the 1921 1 , 2, 5, 10 and 50 Centavos and the 1928 50 Centavos. All are in bags sorted by denomination, with a couple of bags that have two or three denominations. All are in varying states of preservation with many wholesome looking pieces. Many exhibit minor earthen deposits, cleaning, encrustation, corrosion and/or have other defects. Close personal inspection is advised and will reward the diligent bidder. SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS.
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Sold by the Yale University Art Gallery for the benefit of acquisition funds or the Numismatic Collection.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000