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Auction 149  25 Sep 2018
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Lot 5177

Estimate: 60 GBP
Price realized: 150 GBP
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Dominica

WORLD COINS, Dominica, Authority or evidence not traced, Black Dogg (valued at Threehalfpence), an Isle de Bourbon 3 Sous, 17[–]1a, pierced with a small diamond-shaped hole, 1.43g/22.1gr (Prid. 33 [Sale, lot 303]; KM. –). Nearly fine, very rare
£60-80

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Provenance: Bt. W. Allen.

Although no evidence has been located to authorise action on Dominica with respect to black doggs, at least two specimens have been found on the island, which provides support that this was an action taken to keep these coins there
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