ECUADOR. Copper Uniface 2 Decimos Reverse Trial Strike, 1884-H. Heaton Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-64 Brown.
cf. KM-51.1; Seppa/Anderson-ECP458; Carr-not listed; Sweeny-not listed. Weight: 5.89 gms. EXTREMELY RARE and very interesting, presumably UNIQUE. This highly attractive near-GEM trial strike exhibits bold crisp devices with smooth surfaces displaying lovely, mottled chocolate brown patina that's complemented by hints of mahogany near the edges. This handsome specimen offers much originality and is pleasing to the eye sure to add depth the next collection it enters.
Ex: Ponterio & Associates, Inc NYINC (New York 1/2007) Lot # 639 (part of).
Ex: The New York Sale (New York 12/1998) Lot # 571 (part of).
Ex: Farouk Collection.
Estimate: $1500 - $2500