The Collection of Cut and Countermarked Coins formed by the late Edward Roehrs

Martinique, ——— Twenty-Two Livres per gros, BRAZIL, Maria I and Peter III, 6,400 Réis, 1786, Rio, obv. countermarked 22 above eagle raised within a shaped indent, 11.79g/181.8gr/7.57 dwt (cf. Gordon 19; cf. Prid. p.242, fig. 22, but this denomination not recorded in either reference). Coin and countermark very fine, rare £2,000-2,500

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: Henry Christensen Auction 76 (New York), 12 December 1980, lot 40