Guadeloupe
British Occupation - Guadeloupe Authority of February 1813 2 Livres 5 Sous, KM30, Prid-7, VG10 NGC. Issued under the British Administration, by Proclamation of February 27, 1813. A quarter segment of a Mexico 1795 8 Reales with crenated edges countermarked three times with a crowned "G" punch within a shaped indent. As noted by Pridmore, modern forgeries of this issue are prolific, while authentic specimens such as the present piece are very rare. Ex. Pridmore collection (Glendining's 9/1981, lot 406) and also his plate coin.
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD