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

Martinique, ——— Twenty Livres per gros, BRAZIL, John V, counterfeit 6,400 Réis, 1745 Rio, obv. countermarked 20 above eagle raised within a shaped indent, 8.45g/130.1gr/5.42 dwt (Gordon 18; Prid. p.242, fig. 23). Coin fine with medium clip around the edge, countermark very fine, rare £900-1,200

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: Bt R.C. Gordon