Stack's Bowers Galleries

January 2023 NYINC Auction  –  14 - 17 January 2023

Stack's Bowers Galleries, January 2023 NYINC Auction

Live Sessions: Ancient & World Coins, World Paper Money

Part A: Sa, 14.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part B: Sa, 14.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part C: Sa, 14.01.2023, from 3:00 PM CET
Part D: Su, 15.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part E: Su, 15.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part F: Su, 15.01.2023, from 9:00 PM CET
Part G: Su, 15.01.2023, from 9:00 PM CET
Part H: Su, 15.01.2023, from 10:00 PM CET
Part I: Mo, 16.01.2023, from 6:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

GREAT BRITAIN. Great Britain - Bolivia. 1/2 Dollar, ND (1804). Royal Mint. George III. PCGS F-15, Countermark: VF Details.
S-3767A; KM-Unlisted. Authorized 2 January 1804. Countermark: Bank of England Type II; Raised bust of George III right utilized from the then current 6 Pence. Applied to the obverse of a 1774-PTS JR Bolivia bust 4 Reales of Charles III (KM-54). The countermark is slightly unevenly applied from a somewhat worn punch with much remaining details and crisp well defined shaped border. A well worn problem free example of this VERY RARE denomination of the octagonal countermark variety that seldom appears on the market and with very few known. A wholesome representative of this popular countermarked issue displaying rich old mottled slate patina with light gray coloration atop of the devices offering a two tone effect.

Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00

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Price realized 1'200 USD
Starting price 600 USD
The auction is closed.
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