Dominica, ——— Four Bitts (valued at Three Shillings), a circular centre segment from an Eleven Bitt pierced Dollar of 1798 (cf. Prid. 21), obv. countermarked with a crowned upright 4 raised within a shaped indent, traces of rough graining on the edge, 5.70g/87.9 gr (Prid. 28 [Sale, lot 298]; KM. 5). Coin worn smooth, countermark about fine, rare
£300-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Cut and Countermarked Coins formed by the late Edward Roehrs.

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Provenance: R.A. Byrne Collection, Jess Peters Auction (Los Angeles), 13-15 June 1975, lot 442; R.C. Gordon Collection, Baldwin Auction 8, 7 October 1996, lot 85