Important British and World Coins

Greenock, a Peru, Charles IIII, 8 Reales, 1794ij, Lima, obv. countermarked j. mck · & Son greenock around 4/6, 26.43g/12h (Manville 58, and p.114, this coin listed; D 100; Seaby ST 57). Coin with obverse fine, reverse about very fine and toned, countermark good fine (£800-900)

Provenance:
J. Meili Collection
H.E. Manville Collection
W. Allen Collection, Spink Auction 34, 14-15 March 1984, lot 96
A.T. Macmillan Collection.

The probable issuer was John McKelvie, grocer and spirit dealer, 25 Dalrymple street, and his son, John junior, wholesale grocer and tea dealer, 16 Shaw street (Manville p.113)