The Lyall Collection of Cut and Countermarked Coins

Guadeloupe, British Administration: Decree of May 1811, Nine Livres, a Charles IIII, 8 Réales, 1799fm, Mexico City, pierced from the rev. with a square hole with crenated edges, both sides countermarked with a crowned g raised within a shaped indent, 24.06g/371.3gr (Prid. 2, this coin [Sale, lot 399]; VG 30; KM. 25). Coin about fine with rough surfaces, countermarks fine or better, rare £600-800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Lyall Collection of Cut and Countermarked Coins.

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Provenance: Bt 1978