They were sold at auction sometime between 1988 and 1991, probably by Superior IIRC. They would be illustrated in the catalog. Unfortunately, they would likely grade higher today.
Andy Lustig
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
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Must have been someone's pocket pieces for a long time.... I would like to see them...Gold coins - especially those - worn to that level would be interesting to evaluate. Cheers, RickO
If they exist, there are not many in PCGS holders. There is one in VG and another in VF. The worst certified example I have seen was a damaged piece that was recovered during the demolition of a building. It could seen on the show circuit for over a year, and I the asking price was $20,000.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
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Hope find them, Bob. Let me know if you find a holed one out there.
Can you give us more of the story?
I see these in the PCGS Population Report, but not in the Auction Prices Realized.
They were sold at auction sometime between 1988 and 1991, probably by Superior IIRC. They would be illustrated in the catalog. Unfortunately, they would likely grade higher today.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
Must have been someone's pocket pieces for a long time.... I would like to see them...Gold coins - especially those - worn to that level would be interesting to evaluate. Cheers, RickO
If they exist, there are not many in PCGS holders. There is one in VG and another in VF. The worst certified example I have seen was a damaged piece that was recovered during the demolition of a building. It could seen on the show circuit for over a year, and I the asking price was $20,000.