^Lot 1084 Venezuela (struck in London), copper proof essai 1/2 centavo, 1852, plain edge, no initials on trunc

Venezuela (struck in London), copper proof essai 1/2 centavo, 1852, plain edge, no initials on truncation, rare, NGC PF 62 Brown. Stohr-23; KM-Pn15 (Y5.2). Bold strike with muted luster under toning, the reverse with lighter color and nicer luster (die-variety with 23 berries in the wreath), one small mark on cheek, considered an essai issue with plain edge (but "essai" not stated on label). Please use this link to verify the certification number