Watch List notes:

GUADELOUPE. Academic Study Group of Modern Concoctions (3 pieces), ND (ca. Late-19th to Mid-20th Century). Average Grade: EXTREMELY FINE.
A neat academic study group of modern concoctions consisting of three different denominations of the RARE 1811 and 1813 issues. Each piece exhibits fresh surfaces void of any signs of circulation inconsistent with genuine examples. Each piece is accompanied by NGC inserts stating them to "Contemporary Counterfeits", this is not accurate as these are all of modern manufacture. Close personal inspection is advised and will reward the diligent bidder. An interesting gathering certain to be a welcome addition into an advance collection of West Indies looking for comprehension.

1) 40 Sous, ND (Authorized 9 May 1811). Prid-4(same stamp). Crude Crowned "G" within rectangular boarder countermark applied to the obverse of a 1721-G France 24 Sols of Louis XV. Richly toned and quite attractive.

Ex: Jess Peters, Inc. Sale No. 18 June 13-15, 1975 Lot # 548 "The Ray Byrne Collection"

2) 20 Sous, ND (Authorized 9 May 1811). Prid-5(same stamp). Crude crowned "G" with rectangular border countermark applied to the obverse of a 1778-A France 12 Sols of Louis XVI. Richly toned and quite attractive.

3) 2 Livres 5 Sous, ND (Authorized 27 February 1813). Prid-11(Same stamps). Crude crowned "G" within elongated hexagonal border applied to the corners of the cut 1/4 1792-93-A France Ecu of Louis XVI with crenated cuts. Sharp cut edge indicative of modern concoctions. Interesting to note is that one of the countermarks was applied over a plug. Richly toned and attractive. SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS.

Each piece is accompanied with an NGC "Contemporary Counterfeit" insert, this is incorrect and should be "Modern Concoction".

Estimate: $100.00- $200.00