The Tankersley Collection of West Indian Coins and Tokens

United States of America, Quarter-Dollar, c. 1796-1833, Ferdinand VI, 2 Reales, 1747, Mexico City, rev. countermarked rf (Rufus Farnam) within a rectangular indent, 5.59g/86.3gr. Coin poor with a small piercing, countermark near very fine £150-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Tankersley Collection of West Indian Coins and Tokens.

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bt Moneta (St Cloud, MN)

Rufus Farnam (1769-1833) was a silversmith in Boston, MA, between 1796 and 1833. He countermarked coins that came into his possession, presumably as an advertising initiative.