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142. Costa Rica (Central American Republic), 1/2 escudo, 1848JB, encapsulated
PCGS MS62. KM-13.1. Light red toning and luster all over, choice grade and popular type.
Estimate: $750-$1,100.

Dominican Republic

143. Two-coin set of Dominican Republic (struck in Paris) proof 2000 pesos in gold (2 oz) and platinum (1 oz), dated
2000, in original (red) display case with certificates. KM-108 and 109. 5-1/2” x 3”. Choice Proof, with arms on obverse and TERCER
MILENIO DEL CRISTIANISMO (Third Millennium of Christianity) around earth and doves on reverse, each coin from a mintage of only
2000 pieces, struck only in Proof. Estimate: $3,500-$5,000.

144. Dominican Republic, proof 500 pesos, 1990, in original display case
with certificates. KM-79. 4” x 3-1/2”. Choice Proof, with arms on obverse and V CEN-
TENARIO DEL DESCUBRIMIENTO Y EVANGELIZACION DE AMERICA (Fifth
Centennial of the Discovery and Evangelization of America) around a scene of the sinking
of Columbus’ ship Santa Maria, from a mintage of only 1500 pieces, struck only in Proof.
Estimate: $600-$900.

Egypt

145. Egypt, 20 piastres, AH1341 (1923), encapsulated NGC
MS 64. KM-339. Lustrous and satiny, the obverse with just one or two
faint bagmarks. Estimate: $150-$225.

German States

146. Bavaria (German States), 10 mark Ludwig II, 1875
D. Fr-3766; KM-504. 3.92 grams. XF with contrasting sediment around
details, no problems. Estimate: $150-$225.

147. Prussia (German States), 10 mark, Wilhelm, 1877C,
encapsulated NGC AU 50. KM-504. Bold strike, muted luster, no
marks but some wear in hair. Estimate: $150-$225.

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