BRITISH HONDURAS. Pair of Modern Concoctions (2 Pieces), ND (ca. 1990s or earlier). Average Grade: EXTREMELY FINE.
An interesting countermark study group of fairly obvious modern concoctions purporting themselves to be genuine examples of British Honduras countermarks. Both exhibit varying degrees of tone. A neat and interesting gathering for the specialist looking to expand and complement their collection. 1) Crude modern imitation of Prid-1; KM-1.3. Raised crowned script "GR" within pointed rectangle indent on an 1810-MoHJ Mexico armored bust 8 Reales of Ferdinand VII. Countermark unevenly applied, though with too much pressure slightly bowing the planchet. Neat parallel striations on the reverse of the stamp giving identifying characteristics of this particular concoction. 2) Deceptive modern imitation of Prid-3; KM-4.2. Incuse crowned script "GR" on an 1818-MoJJ Mexico 8 Reales of Ferdinand VII. Countermark unusually deeply applied with the appearance of being struck multiple times, minor protrusions on the reverse that do not match genuine examples of this stamp. SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS.
From the Kyle Ponterio Collection. Both with PCGS "Modern Counterfeit" tickets.
Estimate: $50.00- $100.00