Important British and World Coins

Miscellaneous, Ralph Heaton & Sons, Birmingham: Cupro-nickel check [1872-89], ralph heaton & sons birmingham around the mint, rev. dos centavos within wreath, heaton below wreath-ties, edge plain, 30.7mm, 9.77g/12h (Sweeny 12). Good very fine, irregularly toned (£30-40)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Joanna Tansley Collection of Patterns, Proofs and Coining Trials.

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Heatons struck the bronze 2 and 1 centavo coins for Ecuador in 1872; the reverse die of the 2 centavos was used for this check