The Geoffrey Cope Collection of British Coins. George III. 1760-1820.
AR Dollar. Struck 1804. Octagonal countermark on a U.S. bust Dollar dated 1799. Bull 1874; ESC 143; SCBC 3766B (this coin illustrated).
The 'queen' of the British countermarked series. Richly toned. A very bold countermark
on a Dollar with only minimal evidence of circulation. Of great rarity.
In NGC encapsulation 2153882-006, graded XF 45.
Ex M. Rasmussen FPL 17 (Sping 2009), no. 414; Inveruglas (Noble 48,12 July 1995), lot 4516; Agricola (Spink 31, 12 October 1983), lot 373.