| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 12 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 53251 Price realized: 1,200 USD (Approx. 1,094 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: BRITISH HONDURAS. British Honduras - Mexico. Dollar (6 Shillings 1 Penny), ND (1810-21). George III. NGC EF-40; Countermark: AU Weak. KM-2; Prid-2. Countermark: Raised crowned script "GR" within ovaloid indent, late die state. Applied to the obverse of a 1818-Mo JJ Mexico bust 8 Reales of Ferdinand VII (KM-111). This handsome and moderately worn example displays lovely rich cabinet patina on the obverse with iridescent hues while the reverse offers a light gray color. The countermark, showing signs of degradation, is boldly on an attractive looking host. A SCARCE and wholly original looking issue offering good eye appeal. According to famous collector and author Fred Pridmore, all of the so-called British Honduras countermarks were applied by merchants to facilitate trade with the local indigenous Indian tribes. However, due to lack of contemporary documentation this is speculative. Estimate: $1000 - $1500 |  |
