Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Jetons, Medals and Books

Palestine, HAIFA, Breisch & Gesellschaft, rectangular brass Piastre, c. 1880, g & b above radiant wheel, rev. value, 22 x 19mm, 3.47g/12h (Haffner –). Good fine and extremely rare; allegedly only two others known £200-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, World Coins and Tokens from the Collection formed by Allan Vayle.

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Provenance: Bt J. Schimmel March 1987.

A specimen is said to have changed hands many years ago for $1,320, while a second example was listed on eBay in January 2014 for $999