The Lyall Collection of Cut and Countermarked Coins

Tobago, Issues c. 1798, Eleven Bitts (valued at Eight Shillings and Threepence), a Charles IIII, 8 Réales, 1794fm, Mexico City, pierced from the obv. with a central hole with 15 crenations (type II), 23.08g/356.2gr (Howland Wood fig. 3, this coin; cf. Prid. 1 [Sale, cf. lot 367]; KM. 12). Fine or better, rare £1,000-1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Lyall Collection of Cut and Countermarked Coins.

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Provenance: J.J. Ford Jr Collection, Glendining Auction, 16 October 1989, lot 84 (attributed to Dominica)