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GREAT BRITAIN. Great Britain - Bolivia. Dollar, ND (1797-99). George III. PCGS AU-55 Gold Shield; Countermark: UNC Details.
S-3765A; KM-626. Bank of England type I countermark; bust of George III within oval indent on a 1794-PTS PR Bolivia bust 8 Reales of Charles IIII (IV). A highly attractive and original looking example of the type displaying lovely old cabinet patina with hints of iridescence that pops out when tilted in the light. The countermark is deeply impressed exhibiting clear, crisp and frosty design elements with characteristic striations on the reverse for this punch. A handsome representative of the type that is pleasing to the eye certain to catch the attention of collectors.

The oval and octagonal Bank of England countermarks in this sale represent a small sampling of a much larger issuance showing clear evidence of being struck on multiple surfaces and using a variety of legitimate and ill-legitimate punches. The high grade examples of both countermark types each bare characteristics that can be identified, but are unable to be attributed to a specific location other than just the "Bank of England". It makes sense that these were probably countermarked in multiple branches of the Bank as both punch types originated from the government; the oval type being an official Hallmark while the octagonal type utilized the bust of the then current 6 Pence.

From the Trident Collection.

Estimate: $700.00- $1000.00