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HANOVER. George III. 1760-1820. AR Dollar. Struck 1804. Octagonal countermark on a Bolivian, Potosi Portrait-type 8 Reales dated 1779 (PTS) PR. Bull 1871; ESC 139; SCBC 3766. Toned, rim bump. Near VF. Very rare. A survey of CoinArchives indicates that the Potosí mintmark is some ten times rarer than Mexico City for the octagonal countermark.
'Early in 1804 the stamp was changed, the king's head being larger and in an octagon. The punch used for the head was that for the Maundy penny. These octagona-countermarked dollars circulated from 11 January to 2 June 1804, and were current for five shillings.' (Alan Rayner English Silver Coinage p. XXV.)
The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.
Triton XXVI – Session Four – Lots 991-1315 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 11 January 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.
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