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Canadian Countermark

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - Canada Start Price:225.00 CAD Estimated At:450.00 - 500.00 CAD
Canadian Countermark


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Canadian Countermark - WSW (William S. Walker) countermarks: On obv. of Bank of Upper Canada penny, 1857, Br 719 (M.I. 965, Brunk W-49); on rev. and the letter A on obv. of Brock Monument ½ penny, 1816, Br 724, McL. 8 (M.I. 966, Brunk W-49); on obv. of Nova Scotia ½ penny, 1824, Br 869 (M.I. 967, Brunk W-49); on obv. of Nova Scotia ½ penny, 1832, Br 871 (Brunk W-49); on obv. of Nova Scotia ½ penny, 1840, Br 874 (M.I. 968, Brunk W-49); on obv. of Province of Nova Scotia ½ penny, 1843, Br 874 (Brunk W-49); on rev. of John Alexander Barry ½ penny, 1815, Br 891 (M.I. 969, Brunk W-49); on obv. of New Brunswick cent, 1864, Br 907 (Brunk W-49); on obv. of New Brunswick ½ penny, 1843, Br 910 (Brunk W-49). 9 Pcs.

The mark does not precisely correspond with the known hallmark issued by the firm of William S. Walker, but it has been assumed by Brunk to represent this well-known Montreal firm of jewellers, and we fully agree with his attribution.

Note: this lot is part of The Richard Cooper Collection.