Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2015 NYINC Auction - Online Sess. D-E 13 January 2015
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MIXED LOTS. World Countermarks, 17th-19th Century.
Approximately 51 pieces in lot. Primarily European, but with a number from the Americas as well. Numerous interesting pieces including an officially countermarked 15 Kreuzer of Schaffenhausen Switzerland, undated but issued in the mid 1600's (KM-56); a "W.J. Waugh" countermark usually found on Australian tokens but on a 1910 Canadian 1/2 Dollar; a "J.R.H." on an 1864 New Brunswick 20 Cents; "S.P.D." on a Mexico 1794 8 Reales; and most notably a Brookes Ironmongers token from Brisbane (KM-Tn25.1). Other familiar stamps include Thomas Spence, Devins and Bolton, Pears Soap as well as many unusual and enigmatic marks too. On silver and copper host coins, with a number of which being holed or clipped. Retail value of more than $1,000. Should be examined. SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS. ALMOST GOOD-VERY FINE.
Estimate: $500.00- $700.00
Approximately 51 pieces in lot. Primarily European, but with a number from the Americas as well. Numerous interesting pieces including an officially countermarked 15 Kreuzer of Schaffenhausen Switzerland, undated but issued in the mid 1600's (KM-56); a "W.J. Waugh" countermark usually found on Australian tokens but on a 1910 Canadian 1/2 Dollar; a "J.R.H." on an 1864 New Brunswick 20 Cents; "S.P.D." on a Mexico 1794 8 Reales; and most notably a Brookes Ironmongers token from Brisbane (KM-Tn25.1). Other familiar stamps include Thomas Spence, Devins and Bolton, Pears Soap as well as many unusual and enigmatic marks too. On silver and copper host coins, with a number of which being holed or clipped. Retail value of more than $1,000. Should be examined. SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS. ALMOST GOOD-VERY FINE.
Estimate: $500.00- $700.00