Montserrat, ——— One Bitt (valued at Ninepence), MEXICO, Charles III, 2 Réales, [1772]fm inverted, Mexico City, a cut half segment, obv. countermarked with Montserrat design raised within a shaped indent, presumably before the coin was cut, rev. countermarked with m raised within a square indent, 3.40g/52.4gr (cf. Prid. 6; cf. KM. 6.2). Coin fair but with pin brooch mount on obverse, countermarks fine, very rare £150-200

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: Found on St Kitts 1985