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Venezuela: Republic 2 Bolivares 1889 AU58 NGC,...
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Description
Richly Toned 1889 2 Bolivares
Likely the Finest Extant
Republic 2 Bolivares 1889 AU58 NGC, Caracas mint, KM-Y23.
The lowest mintage date of this highly desired type, and rarely
seen in any grade, with the present example, if it isn't the finest
known, certainly qualifying as the finest we have seen by a wide
margin. Despite the grade, likely never actually circulated, with
deep, lightly mottled tone atop the obverse surfaces, and rich and
altogether pleasing multi-hued patina in the reverse fields. Full
apparent luster on the reverse and no major marks on either side
seem to confirm our assertion that this piece never circulated, but
some minute softening of the tone on the highpoints suggest trivial
cabinet friction. A major condition rarity in the Venezuelan series
and not surprisingly, the finest example certified by NGC.Metal: Silver
Diameter: 27.00mm
Weight: 10g
ASW: 0.2684oz
Mintage: 50,000
Auction Info
2014 August 8 ANA World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Chicago #3033 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2014
8th
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