Windward Islands, Sixteen Shillings and Sixpence, a John V, Escudo of 1,600 Réis, 1741, Lisbon, clipped down to the Windward Is. standard (6,400 Réis at 7 1/2 dwt = 66 Shillings), 2.96g/45.7gr (cf. KM. 219.9). Coin about fine £150-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Lyall Collection of Cut and Countermarked Coins.

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Provenance: Bt 2014.

Unusual as a clipped coin