ND 4 Esc Cob MS(PCGS#169019)
ND 4 Esc Cob MS (PCGS#169019)
The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction World Coins
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 30733
- 等级
- AU55
- 价格
- 10,764
- 详细说明
- TIMOR. Timor - Mexico. Pataca, ND (1900). NGC AU-55. KM-8; Gomes-C1.01.01; Vaz-TI.01. Issued by Decree of 13 June 1900. Cross of Christ countermark applied to the obverse at 12 o'clock between the rays on an 1894-Mo AM Mexico 8 Reales. This SCARCE countermark is rather well applied, exhibiting a deep color in contrast with the remaining surfaces, which are mostly light gray throughout. The Cross of Christ is the insignia of the Order of Our Lord Jesus Christ, founded by Dinis I of Portugal ca. 1317-19, and is the symbol of all Portuguese discoveries overseas. In the closing years of the 19th century, Timor--under the authority of Macau--saw a large influx of false coins. In an attempt to mitigate this problem, the above decree was issued and all incoming coins were to be brought to the local government for inspection. If found to be correct, they were marked with the Cross of Christ and placed back into circulation. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000. Click here for certification details from NGC.