Details
George III, Bank of England Dollars (2), 1804, dies A/2, A2b, similar to the previous lot (ESC.144, 147; S.3768), undertype of the first coin partially visible, fine; a silvered-copper copy of the first coin, probably contemporary, scratches on obverse and test cut on edge, otherwise nearly very fine; 8-Reales (3), oval countermarks, 1783, Mexico City, with extra countermarks on obverse P-3P (?), 1795, Lima, with extra countermark of upside down E to right of neck (ESC.129, 133; S.3765A), fine, the first cleaned, and silvered-copper copy of a similar coin, '1773, Mexico City', probably contemporary, cleaned, fair; 8-Reales, 1796, Mexico City, the host coin genuine but with contemporary counterfeit octagonal countermark and cancellation cut from centre to 6 o'clock, the cancellation official, some scratches, good fine, an interesting piece, rare as such (7)
Sale room notice
ESC No 144 should read 164
ESC No 147 should read 156
ESC No 147 should read 156