History/Background Information: Described by Hern as salesman samples, most likely struck to solicit business as patterns for coinage to be used in the OFS. Dated 1888.

Certification: PF63RB  (Brilliant Proof - Red Brown)

Condition Notes: An incredibly crafted pattern piece. Fields fully reflective and endowed with rich characteristics. Planchet retains much of it's original red color. A very impressive piece. 

Mintage: 100 (Estimated)

Reference: Hern O8