Lot 1796

Sale 97 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow, Thistle Bank four shillings and ninepence on a Charles IV, Mexico City Mint eight reales 1795FM, counterstamped Thistle Bank 4/9 in circle and verso a thistle in centre, (Manville 46, Davis 80). Lightly toned, host coin nearly very fine, some minor surface marks on counterstamp on obverse, otherwise very fine both sides, scarce.

Ex Glendining's, London, December 9, 1992 (lot 772). The only known example of this coin on a 1795 Mexico City eight reales.

Estimate
$1,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,500

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