VENEZUELA, Republic. 1830-pres. CU 2 Centavo Essai (30mm, 10.66 g, 6h). Dated 1863 E. NGC Specimen Details, cleaned.

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Lot: 1014. Estimated: $ 200

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VENEZUELA, Republic. 1830-pres. CU 2 Centavo Essai (30mm, 10.66 g, 6h). Dated 1863 E. CIUDADANO ESCLARECIDO, bare head of José Antonio Páez left / REPUBLICA DE VENEZUELA, 2/ CENTAVOS/ 1863 within wreath; E below. Edge: plain. Storer fig. 88; KM E2. In NGC encapsulation 6922485-001, graded Specimen Details, cleaned. Rare.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection.

The silver essais of 1863 are signed by Barré and were made at the Paris mint. The copper essais, however, do not appear to originate from the same engraver and mint.

Closing Date and Time: 19 March 2025 at 15:37:40 ET.

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