BELIZE, Colonial (as British Honduras). George III. 1760-1820. AR 6 Shillings 1 Penny (38mm, 26.67 g, 12h). Struck 1810-1820. Host VF, Countermark VF, unevenly applied.

Electronic Auction 563
Lot: 1040.
Closing Date: Jun 5 2024 10:00 ET

World, Silver

Estimate: $ 300

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BELIZE, Colonial (as British Honduras). George III. 1760-1820. AR 6 Shillings 1 Penny (38mm, 26.67 g, 12h). Struck 1810-1820. Incused crowned G R countermarked on a Mexican 8 Reales dates 1818 Mo IJ. Pridmore 3; KM 4.2. Toned, holed, flan cracks, light scratches and marks. Host VF, Countermark VF, unevenly applied. Rare.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection.

Though not officially decreed in any capacity, these countermarks were likely applied by merchants for use in the indigenous trade. A crowned GR mark was also used on swords, another common trade good in the region.

Closing Date and Time: 5 June 2024 at 15:46:20 ET.

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