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CICF Signature Sale 3032 10-12 April 2014
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El Salvador
Republic copper Pattern Peso 1861, KM-Pn2, PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Choice Proof, with most attractive toning showing bluish hues, and much remaining luster over pristine surfaces. A splendid example of this rare pattern, showing the bust of President Barrios. No other official issues were intended until the 1892-onwards series of the Central American Mint which adds to its importance. A rare opportunity for the specialist, and likely the finest known.Scholars of this type typically accept that originals from this die come in silver, but off-metal types are accepted in aluminum as well. This copper example, with all the same diagnostics as the accepted originals, may very well be a contemporary piece or a somewhat later restrike.
Estimate: 3000-4000 USD
Republic copper Pattern Peso 1861, KM-Pn2, PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Choice Proof, with most attractive toning showing bluish hues, and much remaining luster over pristine surfaces. A splendid example of this rare pattern, showing the bust of President Barrios. No other official issues were intended until the 1892-onwards series of the Central American Mint which adds to its importance. A rare opportunity for the specialist, and likely the finest known.Scholars of this type typically accept that originals from this die come in silver, but off-metal types are accepted in aluminum as well. This copper example, with all the same diagnostics as the accepted originals, may very well be a contemporary piece or a somewhat later restrike.
Estimate: 3000-4000 USD