VENEZUELA. Copper 2 Centavos Essai (Pattern), 1863-E. NGC PROOF-65 Brown. KM-E2. Mesmerizing quality, this proposed issue is preserved in true Gem quality, with rich brown surfaces that remain glossy and without notable disturbances. When viewed beneath a light, the beauty is only enhanced, with green and fuchsia tones coming to life from within.<p><em>This pattern displays the bust of General Jose Antonio Paez, who was a key figure in securing Venezuelas independence from the Spanish, and also led as the countrys first president in 1830. T</em><em>his pattern is an example of the earliest monetary system after independence, called the "Peso Fuerte".</em><p> From the Centuria Collection.<p>
