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29 September 2026

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The Eric Hodge Collection of British Merchant Coins

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To be sold on: 29 September 2026

Estimate: £2,000–£2,600

These coins were probably issued by one William Donald, a hosier and clothing and hat manufacturer, listed in the Birmingham trade directories at various addresses between c. 1793 and 1815.

England, Birmingham (Warwickshire), Donald & Co, a MEXICO, Charles IIII, 8 Reales, 1804th, Mexico City, obv. countermarked donald & co · birmingham · 5/, 26.91g/12h (Manville 100; Hodge 100E-004a, this coin; KM. C645). Coin fine, countermark better, of the highest rarity; one of only five known specimens £2,000-£2,600

W. Allen Collection, Spink Auction 34, 14-15 March 1984, lot 12, G. Foerster Collection, Busso Peus Nachf Auction 394, 31 October 2007, lot 1312; Noonans Auction 336, 24 September 2025, lot 231.

5 known with 2 in institutions.

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