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1416. Uruguay (struck in Paris), copper-nickel 2 centésimos, 1936-A, encapsulated NGC
MS 66, tied for finest known in NGC census. KM-20. Brightly lustrous and practically devoid of any
marks at all, the best you can get (tied with one other at this grade at NGC). Estimate: $100-$150.

Venezuela (Caracas “imitation cobs”)

1417. Caracas, Venezuela, “imitation cob” 2 reales, “184” date (early 1800s), encapsulated NGC VG 8. KM-C13.1. Full pillars
and cross but with weak areas along part of edge, nicely toned but with streaks of black, more like Fine or better in our estimation. Estimate:
$400-$600.

1418. Caracas, Venezuela, “imitation cob” 2 reales, “184” date (early 1800s). KM-C13.1. 4.62 grams. Lustrous, choice AU with
small part of edge slightly bent, full inner details on both sides. Estimate: $400-$600.

1419. Caracas, Venezuela, “imitation cob” 2 reales, “751” date (early 1800s), rare. KM-C13.1. 4.00 grams. Full cross and pillars
but with weak areas along part of edge, nicely toned Fine. Estimate: $500-$750.

Tokens, Medals and Military Decorations

Tokens

Colombia

1420. Lot of 10 Colombian tokens in various metals (brass, copper, aluminum, copper-nickel), 1800s-1900s. 51.59 grams
total. VG to MS, no big problems, all but two in collector envelopes, most with Rulau and Bernal reference numbers written on, issued by
various merchants and clubs in different cities throughout Colombia. SEE INTERNET FOR PHOTO. Estimate: $200-$300.

Great Britain

1421. Research collection of 20 British copper “COLUMBIA” farthing tokens, believed to be struck 1820-30. 60.03 grams
total. All different dies (each with catalog information penciled on tag), Fine to XF+, a few with traces of original color and luster. Some believe
the bust on these mysterious coins is Simón Bolívar, although a few (missing the word COLUMBIA but from the same series) show a bust that
people think is the Duke of Wellington, the connection being that soldiers under Wellington came to fight under Bolívar after the Napoleonic
wars, but no one knows the exact meaning or use of these tokens. Most likely they were made in Birmingham, England. Estimate: $200-up.

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