Dominican Republic
837. Cuba, proof 20 pesos, 1977, Lenin, very rare, NGC PF
67 Ultra Cameo. KM-41. Brightly mirrored fields with frosty details, virtually no marks at all, with incipient toning at rims only, from a reported mintage of just 100 pieces (struck on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the socialist revolution in Russia). NGC #4739223-002. Estimate: $800-$1,200.
Curaçao
838. Curaçao (Dutch administration), 3 reaals, 1/5 cut of a Mexico City, Mexico, bust 8 reales of Charles III assayer FM with countermark 3 in circle (1818). KM-28.1. 5.03 grams. Very bold and deep countermark (AU, toned) placed right on the assayer FM of a Fine host with lightly worn scallop-cut edge and light toning. Estimate: $150-$225.
Cyprus
839. Cyprus, 4-1/2 piastres, 1901, Victoria, NGC XF 45.
KM-5. Bold strike with modest wear and marks, trace of toning and luster. Pedigreed to Randy Weir (January 2004). NGC #4739928-009. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $125-$200.
Danish West Indies
840. St. Thomas, Danish West
Indies, octagonal uniface brass 2 lb ice token (GOOD FOR 2 LB ICE), Raven & Co. (ca. 1915-30), rare.
842. Dominican Republic, gold 30 pesos, 1955, Trujillo
regime 25th anniversary, NGC MS 61. KM-24. Lustrous, with minor bagmarks, die-polish lines, adjustment marks on bust. NGC #4739926-001. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
843. Dominican Republic, gold 200 pesos, 1977, centennial of Duarte’s death. KM-47. 31.0 grams. Mirror BU with a bit of
cloudiness on reverse (only), from an original mintage of 1,000 with many melted later (now scarce), struck in .800 fine gold with an AGW of 0.7973. With original certificate from the mint and pedigreed to the Ponterio auction of April 1999, with original lot-tag #1657. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.
844. Dominican Republic, copper-
nickel 2-1/2 centavos, 1877, NGC MS 63. KM-4. Simple design with cross on one side and denomination on the other, nice luster, minimal bagmarks and no wear. NGC #4746754-007. Estimate: $175-$250.
Sieg-75. 9.81 grams. XF with mostly light copper color but some dark spots and light encrustation in the incuse letters, holed at 3 o’clock as made. Estimate: $200-$300.
841. St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, uniface brass 1 lb ice token (GOOD FOR 1 LB ICE), Raven & Co. (ca. 1915-30), rare. Rulau-Vrg 52;
VF+ with light brass color all over except for one coppery streak and light patina, also most of the incuse lettering harboring light encrustation, holed at 3 o’clock as made. Estimate: $200-$300. Sieg-74; Carlsen-71. 10.00 grams.
845. Dominican Republic, proof bronze essai 2 centavos, 1877-E, NGC PF 62 BN. KM-E5.2. Deep purple and blue toning
all over, a couple bagmarks and tiny carbon spots but no wear. NGC #4746754-015. Estimate: $175-$250.
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