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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
SOLD
175.00CAD+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2016 Jul 20 @ 22:54UTC-4 : AST/EDT


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Canadian Countermark - WSW (William S. Walker) countermarks: On obv. of U.S. large cent, 1820 (M.I. 976, Brunk W-49); on obv. of U.S. large cent, 1839 (M.I. 977, Brunk W-49); on obv. of Norway skilling, 1816 (M.I. 978, Brunk W-49); on obv. of Egypt 20 Para, AH 1277 (M.I. 979, Brunk W-49); on obv. of “George Rules / Britons Rule” evasion ½ penny (M.I. 980, Brunk W-49); on obv. of “George Reigns” evasion ½ penny, 1771 (M.I. 981, Brunk W-49); on obv. of George II ½ penny (M.I. 982, Brunk W-49); on obv. of George II counterfeit ½ penny (M.I. 983, Brunk W-49). 8 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.