VENEZUELA. 1/2 Bolivar, 1903. Philadelphia Mint. NGC AU-58.
KM-Y-21. The nearly unhandled example features well struck details and an overall burnt orange tone with touches of purple and magenta that are most intense around the peripheries. Early Venezuelan issues can be difficult in collector grade, and this example is no exception as it is the highest graded example certified by NGC and is surpassed by only one PCGS example. A worthy addition to any advanced collection of Venezuelan types.
Estimate: $1200 - $1800