NICARAGUA. Specimen Set (3 Pieces), 1880-H. Heaton Mint. All NGC Certified. 1) 20 Centavos. NGC SPECIMEN-66. KM-4. Coin Axis / Reeded Edge variety.2) 10 Centavos. NGC SPECIMEN-66. KM-3. Coin Axis / Reeded Edge variety.3) 5 Centavos. NGC SPECIMEN-64. KM-2. Coin Axis / Reeded Edge variety.The first of two specimen sets produced for Nicaragua, the combination representing the total output of post-colonial silver types struck for the country during the 19th century. In this set, each example exhibits unique character, with the 20 Centavos displaying expansive yet subtle blue and gray tone, the 10 Centavos showing areas of bright rainbow coloration and the 5 Centavos having a hints of reddish and purple color over nearly untoned surfaces. Considering the infrequently in which these sets appears (only one set, it with a plain edge, appears in archived auction results - it sold in 2017 for $3,760), an important offering for the collector focused on the coinage of Central America. From the Matthew Orsini Collection.Ex: Richard Stuart Collection.
