 Pretender Coinage. Carlos VII, 1872-1875. 5 Pesetas, 1874. Brussels Mint. Mule in Copper. Laureate head r. by P. Bembo. Rv. Value with star below in open wreath. Bruce XPT1, KM PT1. Even chocolate brown. Proof. (Est. $2,000-$3,000)
This is a muling of a Pretender Coinage obverse with the reverse of an Isabel II Pattern 5 Peseta, 1855 (Basso 70, KM Pn9). Bruce XPT1, KM PT1 both list the piece as unique, although this is not so. See lot 955 in our January 13, 2004 International Sale for another example.
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