The Lyall Collection of Cut and Countermarked Coins

Gibraltar, First series, Authorisation c. early 1740s, Type I, Dollar, (possibly valued at Seven Shillings and Sixpence), a Philip V, 8 Réales, 1746mf, Mexico City, pierced from the rev. with a stylised heart-shaped hole, 22.85g/352.6gr (Prid. Dominica 1 [Sale, lot 278, this coin]; KM. Martinique 5). Nearly fine or better, very rare £2,000-2,600

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

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Provenance: F. Pridmore Collection, Part I, Glendining Auction, 21-2 September 1981, lot 278