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Venezuela: Republic silver Proof Essai Venezolano 1874 PR63 NGC,...
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A Stunning Venezuelan Rarity
The First We Have Seen!
Republic silver Proof Essai Venezolano 1874 PR63 NGC, Paris
mint, KM-E16. Reeded edge. Obv. Head of Simon Bolivar left with
ESSAI in tiny letters near the edge between 7 and 8 o'clock. Rev.
National arms with date below. As one might expect of a Paris mint
Essai, the strike is superb. The fields are fully mirrored beneath
an overlay of russet patina, and light contact marks are noted on
close examination. The Paris mint was striking coins for numerous
countries at this time, including several in South America. Albert
Desire Barre was the Chief Engraver of the mint during a period
from 1855-1878 and his name appears prominently on many South
American, Asian, and other coins, both regular issues and patterns
(or Essais), as the engraver. All of these Paris mint Venezuela
patterns are quite rare, and highly desirable. Only two pieces have
been certified in Essai by NGC, both in Proof 63.Metal: Silver
Auction Info
2014 August 8 ANA World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Chicago #3033 (go to Auction Home page)
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