Coins of the West Indies from the Collection of the late Edward Roehrs (Part II)

Dominica, ——— Three Bitts (valued at Three Shillings and Threepence), a cut half of a circular centre segment from an unidentified host coin, one side countermarked with a crowned 3 raised within a shaped indent, straight cut edge roughly crenated, rough graining on the curved edge, 4.49g/69.3gr (cf. Prid 29 [Sale, lot 309, this coin]; cf. KM. 4). Coin heavily worn, countermark better, in all probability a contemporary forgery, rare £100-150

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: F. Pridmore Collection, Part I, Glendining Auction, 21-2 September 1981, lot 309