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1865 Egypt Suez Canal Brass Token 20 Centimes Borel Lavalley et. Cie PCGS AU58

Description: Rare 1865 Egypt Suez Canal 20 Centimes Brass Token Issued By Borel Lavalley et. Companie PCGS AU58 For your Egyptian Coin Collection or Your Suez Canal Related Collection-EGC822 Details Description: A nice about uncirculated 1865 twenty centimes token issued by Borel Lavalley et. Companie during the work on digging the Suez Canal in Egypt. This token, which is not circular in shape but instead a 20-sided shape, has French script throughout. It shows a maritime scene consisting of a multi-sail ship on water, within a beaded circle, with the words "Travaux du Canal de Suez - Egypte" or "Suez Canal Works - Egypt" surrounding the scene on the obverse. The reverse has the denomination in the center in words "Bon Pour 20 Centimes" or "Good for 20 Centimes" again within a beaded circle. The reverse also indicates that the token was issued by "Borel Lavalley et Companie" or "Borel Lavalley and Company" and shows the date 1865. It is KM# TN-5 measures approximately 18 mm in diameter. The token is graded as About Uncirculated (AU) 58 by PCGS and comes in a plastic holder so labelled. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description. Additional Information: These tokens were issued during the construction of the Suez Canal for use as money by company employees. Construction of the canal began in 1859 and completed in 1869. Date: 1865 Mint: Most likely in France, but was used in Egypt during the excavation of the Suez Canal. Size and weight: This is a 20 centimes and measure ~18 mm in diameter. References: It is KM #TN5. Condition: The token is graded as AU58 by PCGS and comes in a plastic holder so labeled. The token shows minimum wear and is has details that are very well preserved. It has a minimum of surface marks and looks just great. Please see photos for additional condition information. Our Guarantee Please view our 100% positive feedback and bid with confidence. We guarantee the authenticity, description and condition of the items we sell. We will refund your purchase price if not completely satisfied. Shipping and Handling Buyer pays for careful domestic shipping & handling. Contact us for world-wide international shipping & handling charges. It is our policy to declare the full item price on customs forms. The shipping charges quoted do not include possible customs fees, these are the responsibility of the buyer. Note, packages going overseas can take as long as 3 to 4 weeks to reach their destination, so please be patient and allow sufficient time for your item to reach you. A NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING CHARGES: In an effort to avoid misunderstandings we have always provide our customers with information about the expected cost of shipping and handling for each item, in our ads. Thus these charges should not come as a surprise and as a buyer you implicitly agree to them when you place your bid. We would also like to remind our wonderful customers that shipping cost is more than just the cost of postage. In order to safely ship an item we need to obtain packaging materials, tape, and other supplies. Terms and Conditions: By placing a bid in this auction, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions: Please e-mail with any questions you have before the end of the auction. The wining bidder will be contacted within 24 hours of auction close via email. We will let you know the total you need to pay based on the final auction price and the S&H charge listed in the ad We ask that you contact us back within three days indicating your intent to complete the sale and giving us a mailing address for shipping the item. Refunds are given for purchase price upon return of the item. Postage and handling fees are non-refundable. Your payment is due to us within 10 days from auction close, unless you notify us in advance of your intent to be late. We will inform you, via e-mail, when we receive your payment and when we ship your item. We expect feedback to be initiated by the bidder upon completion of the transaction at which time we will be pleased to reciprocate. Failure to follow these simple terms will be construed as your desire not to complete the sale. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 377.77 USD

Location: Skippack, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-12-03T14:52:57.000Z

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1865 Egypt Suez Canal Brass Token 20 Centimes Borel Lavalley et. Cie PCGS AU581865 Egypt Suez Canal Brass Token 20 Centimes Borel Lavalley et. Cie PCGS AU581865 Egypt Suez Canal Brass Token 20 Centimes Borel Lavalley et. Cie PCGS AU58

Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Certification: PCGS

Year: 1865

Composition: Brass

Fineness: Unknown

Color: Brass

KM Number: Tn5

Denomination: 20 Centimes

Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated

Grade: AU 58

Certification Number: 410336.58/48343731

Country/Region of Manufacture: France

California Prop 65 Warning: NA

Variety: Token

Detailed Description: See Below

Modified Item: No

Modification Description: NA

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