Auction Report

24 September 2025

Starting at 11:30 AM

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British Merchant Dollars from the Collection of Michael Gietzelt

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British Merchant Dollars from the Collection of Michael Gietzelt (24 September 2025)

Gross Total: £95,870 (£118,879 including buyers' premium)
Number of lots: 51
Sell-through rate 100%
Exchange rate of the GB pound: US $1.34 and €1.14

Principal Lots
Lot no.
204. Ayrshire, Catrine Cotton Works, countermark on a Mexico 8 Réales, 1796, £8,000 (£9,920)
226. Renfrewshire, Alexander Steven & Sons, Port Glasgow, countermark on a Peru 8 Réales, 1813, ex Cokayne, Lingford, Gibbs and Chesser, £6,500 (£8,060)
220. Renfrewshire, Andrew Gibson & Co, Lochwinnocj, countermark on a Mexico 8 Réales, 1800, ex Gribben, Cokayne, Lingford and Gibbs, £5,000 (£6,200)
232. Lancashire, Cark Cotton Works, countermark on a Mexico 8 Réales, 1785, £4,400 (£5,456)
208. Ayrshire, Galston Society, countermark on a Charles II Crown, 1673, ex Murdoch, Barron, Bliss, Cokayne, Lingford, Whetmore, Allen and Cowen, £4,000 (£4,960)
214. Renfrewshire, R. & G. Blair, Greenock, countermark on a Mexico 8 Réales, 1803, £3,600 (£4,464)
235. Northumberland, Percy Main Colliery, countermark on a Peru 8 Réales, 1805, ex Napier, £3,400 (£4,216)

Saleroom Notices
The following were amendments to the printed catalogue descriptions:
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Withdrawn Lots
The following lots were withdrawn before the auction:
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