British Honduras (Belize)
809. British Honduras (Belize), copper 1/4 rial token, 1871,
808. British Honduras (Belize), copper-nickel 5 cents, John Jex, encapsulated NGC VF 30, finest known in NGC George V, 1919, encapsulated NGC MS 63, finest known in NGC census. KM-16. No wear or marks except for faint old scratch
on bust, minimal toning and luster. NGC #3842558-011. Estimate: $300-$450.
census. KM-Tn1. Interesting issue made to look like a US Indian head
cent but with legend that says BELIZE HONDURAS / RECEIVABLE FOR 1/4 RIAL BY J.J. [John Jex], darkly toned with areas of black and green encrustation. NGC #2713825-007. Estimate: $250-$375.
Chile (colonial)
810. Santiago, Chile, bust 8 reales, Charles IV, 1796/5DA, rare, encapsulated NGC VF 20. KM-51; CT-741. Deeply toned, with parts of rims weak (as made), clear overdate, missing in most major collections and in fact one of only two in NGC census. NGC #2783122-005. Estimate: $600-$900.
811. Santiago, Chile, bust 8 reales, Ferdinand VII transitional
(“admiral� bust), 1809FJ, rare, encapsulated NGC MS 62. KM68; CT-624. Luster
and rainbow toning around details, no marks or wear, a very choice and lovely specimen of this brief and popular type, in fact second finest known in NGC census. NGC #2713842-005 Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.
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