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From Coin Galleries July 2005 Auction on Jul 20, 2005

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D.G. Fonseca. 1 and 5 Cents. Brass. Uniface. Sieg 24, 25; OBC 25, 24; Higgie 426, 427. The first very...D.G. Fonseca. 1 and 5 Cents. Brass. Uniface. Sieg 24, 25; OBC 25, 24; Higgie 426, 427. The first very rare. About Extremely Fine and Very Fine. 2 pieces. (Est. $600-$800)

David Gomez Fonseca was born to a Jewish family on the West Indian island of Tortola. He became a shopkeeper in 1880, and resided at Frederiksberggade 11 in Charlotte Amalie. He ordered tokens to the amount of $120. The tokens appear to be English-made.

Lot # 702 
Hammer Price: $650.00

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