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

Martinique, ——— Twenty Livres per gros, BRAZIL, Joseph I, counterfeit 6,400 Réis, 1769, Rio, obv. countermarked 20 above eagle raised within a shaped indent, 10.65g/164.5gr/6.85 dwt (Gordon 18; Prid. p.242, fig. 23). Coin good fine with light clip around the edge, countermark very fine, rare £900-1,200

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: Henry Christensen Auction 86 (New York), 9-10 December 1983, lot 972; bt R.C. Gordon