1295. Barinas (Caujaral), Venezuela, “imitation cob” 1 real (“chipi-chipi”), “176” date (ca. 1807), NGC F 12, finest known in NGC census, ex-Rosenman (stated on label). KMunl (C2 for type). 1.72 grams Perfectly octagonal flan with choice pillars, weaker cross, deeply toned all over, somewhat uneven strike, the “date” unlisted in KM. Pedigreed to the Rosenman collection. NGC #4485897010. Estimate: $600-$900.
1298. Barinas (Caujaral), Venezuela, “imitation cob” 1 real (“chipi-chipi”), “571” date (ca. 1807), NGC VF 30, finest known in NGC census, ex-Rosenman (stated on label). KM-unl (C2 for type). 1.76 grams Crude and uneven strike but still with discernible date, no toning. Pedigreed to the Rosenman collection. NGC #4485897012. Estimate: $350-$500.
1299. Barinas (Caujaral), Venezuela, “imitation cob” 1 real 1296. Barinas (Caujaral), Venezuela, “imitation cob” 1 real (“chipi-chipi”), “810” date (ca. 1807), NGC AU 58, finest
(“chipi-chipi”), “185” date (ca. 1807), NGC VF 25, finest known in NGC census, ex-Rosenman (stated on label), Rosenman Plate Coin. KM-unl (C2 for type). 1.37 grams Well-centered
and somewhat soft but even strike with faint luster on light yellow fields, choice grade, great pedigree, the “date” unlisted in KM. Pedigreed to the Rosenman collection and plated in his book Imitation Cobs of Venezuela and Colombia, page 27, Figure 10, and page 28 (photo). NGC #4485897-010. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
known in NGC census, ex-Rosenman (stated on label). KM-
unl (C2 for type). 2.19 grams Lustrous and bold, very choice for the type (quite rare thus) but with slightly crude lions and castles, the “date” unlisted in KM. Pedigreed to the Rosenman collection. NGC #4485897013. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
Venezuela (Caracas “imitation cobs”)
1300. Caracas, Venezuela, “imitation cob” 2 reales, date “182” (early 1800s), NGC VF 20, ex-Rosenman (stated on label). KM-C13.1. 4.65 grams Full details but softly struck, no ton-
1297. Barinas (Caujaral), Venezuela, “imitation cob” 1 real
ing, light old scratches. Pedigreed to the Rosenman collection. NGC #4485897-016. Estimate: $350-$500.
(“chipi-chipi”), “188” date (ca. 1807), NGC MS 61, finest known in NGC census, ex-Rosenman (stated on label), Rosenman Plate Coin. KM-unl (C2 for type). 1.72 grams Lustrous and
non-toned, with choice full cross and clear “date” (unlisted in KM), very rare grade for this type. Pedigreed to the Rosenman collection and plated in his book Imitation Cobs of Venezuela and Colombia, page 27, Figure 10, and page 28 (photo). NGC #4485897-015. Estimate: $1,250-$2,000.
1301. Caracas, Venezuela, “imitation cob” 2 reales, date “781” (early 1800s), PCGS VF 20. KM-C13.1. Well-centered pillars, slightly off-center cross, soft strike with light gray toning. PCGS #83056403. Estimate: $400-$600.
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