Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2019 NYINC Auction 11-12 Jan 2019
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Produced by silversmiths Marrian & Gausby of Birmingham, this type signified the first attempt in Britain to introduce a decimal currency system. In total, 5 denominations were produced, which include: 10, 5, 2 and 1 Cent pieces as well as a 1 Centum denomination. In theory, the aim was to make 1,000 cents equal to £1. While a simple enough concept, it would not take hold in any form until 1971, exactly 125 years later, when Britain finally "went decimal".
Estimate: $1300.00- $1600.00