The Collection of Cut and Countermarked Coins formed by the late Edward Roehrs

St. Lucia, ——— Four Escalins, Charles III, a lightweight cut half segment of a Spanish-American 8 Réales, obv. countermarked with an incuse annulet, 9.35g/144.3 gr (cf. Lyall, SNC April 1984, p.76; Prid. 25, described as modern; cf. VG 4). Coin about fine, countermark better, very rare £300-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Cut and Countermarked Coins formed by the late Edward Roehrs.

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Provenance: H.D. Gibbs Collection, Hans Schulman Auction (New York), 18-19 March 1966, lot 1778; Dr W. Tankersley Collection, Baldwin Auction 18, 12-13 October 1996, lot 119