Lot 2888
Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
West Africa, Sierra Leone, cut quarter segment of a Charles IIII Spanish American eight reales (countermarked 1832-4) with crown over W(illiam) R(ex) incuse on obverse of the original coin (5.73g) (Vice FT4, from punch 2; KM.10). Unworn traces of IIII (for Charles IIII) visible, extremely fine and very rare.
Ex R.J.Ford and Mark E.Freehill Collections.
Sold with a PCGS certificate stating 'counterfeit'.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $650