Pedro II Counterstamped Real ND (1865) VF, KM-Unl, cf. Pratt-MR8 (for type), LMB-666. 2.93gm. 20mm. Counterstamp ("S" within toothed oval) on a cut Bolivia 4 Soles ND (1827-1860). War of the Triple Alliance issue (1864-1870) fought between Paraguay and the triple alliance of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. A highly unusual and rarely encountered variant of the published "S" countermark from a historically fascinating period in South America.

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