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Obverse Design
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The legend "VALE UN CIGARRO" (Value One Cigar) curves along the top. The legend
"CTVOS." (abbreviation of "CENTAVOS" which means "CENTS") curves along the bottom.
In the center is a large "5" in the middle of a swirl.
The swirl has a circular rim.
The token has denticles along the edge and a rim.
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Reverse Design
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Same as the obverse.
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Metal
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Brass.
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Size and Shape
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Round, 25.5 mm in diameter.
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Dates Issued
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Unknown.
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Issurer
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Probably Alexander Hoskins.
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Mintage
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Unknown.
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Rarity
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Rare.
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Manufacturer
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Unknown.
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Other Catalog Numbers
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Asociación Numismático's F-20, Henkle's CZ #2, Rulau's CZ 3.
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Varieties
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A variety is known in copper-nickel which has the same reverse design. The obverse
of that variant says "ALEXANDER HOSKINS" and "ANCON".
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Function
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Merchant token.
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Population Count
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Four specimens in collector hands are known to me.
Recent sales include:
- Auction sale on ebay on January 26, 2005 for $250.00 plus $2.50 shipping, for specimen in
UNC condition.
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Notes
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