Lot 1149
Tokens (3). Tokens (3). Ferrocarril Urbano de Guatemala Copper-Nickel 6-Centavos, Jacinto Estrada de Guatemala $5 and Jose Gonzalez de Guatemala $100, both undated (c.1889-1897), from Californian die-maker L. H. Moise. All brilliant uncirculated. (3) Furrer Hastedt & Co. is the oldest know "Farm Token" (dated 1854) and was minted in denominations of ½, 1 and 2. Although reputed to be the year of minting, the date on it could also be the date of commencement of operations of the company or foundation, because in those years they were just beginning to develop coffee growing in the country.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
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| Realized $152 |
