PHILIPPINES, Spanish Colonial. Isabel II. 1833-1868. Proof CU 80 “Réaux” Essai (19mm, 3.27 g, 12h). “Paris” mint. Dies by Brichaut. Dated 1859. NGC PF 65 BN.

CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 790.
Closing Date: May 14 2025 11:00 ET

World, Copper

Estimate: $ 1 000

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PHILIPPINES, Spanish Colonial. Isabel II. 1833-1868. Proof CU 80 “Réaux” Essai (19mm, 3.27 g, 12h). “Paris” mint. Dies by Brichaut. Dated 1859. (star) ISABELLE II REINE D’ESPAGNE, 80/ RÉAUX; anchor below, all within wreath / (star) BALANCIERS DES ILES PHILIPPINES, ESSAI/ PARIS/ 1859 within wreath. O’Connor F-80R-AE-1859; Basso 80; KM Pn16. In NGC encapsulation 8383382-003, graded PF 65 BN. A fantasy pattern, as were popular with collectors at the time. The only example graded by NGC.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection.


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