Lot 507 - World Coins

Lot description

Great Britain. George III (1760-1820). Bank of England oval counterstamp with the face of George III for circulation of 1/2 dollar, made in 1797 on a 4 reales minted in 1792 for Madrid during the reign of Charles IV. (S-3767). Ag. 13,87 g. Nice old cabinet tone. Rare. This counterstamp brought a latent discontent among the English people, given that one real of a 8 stamped was equivalent to a crown minus three pennies, namely 4 shillings and 9 pennies (1 crown = 5 shillings; 1 shilling = 12 pennies). It generated some humorous phrases such as "The Bank (of England) in order to make its money pass, stamped the head of a fool on the neck of an ass". Almost XF/Choice VF. Est...900,00.

Starting bid
450 €
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Current bid
450 €
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