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Spain (mint uncertain), 1 real, Ferdinand-Isabel, clipped down to 1/2R size and countermarked with r

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Cobs - Other Silver Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:350.00 - 500.00 USD
Spain (mint uncertain), 1 real, Ferdinand-Isabel, clipped down to 1/2R size and countermarked with r
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Spain (mint uncertain), 1 real, Ferdinand-Isabel, clipped down to 1/2R size and countermarked with rampant lion in crenellated border (unattributed but probably Caribbean), very rare. 1.6 grams. This currently unattributed countermark has been seen one other time, on a Mexican Charles-Joanna "Late Series" 1R that was similarly cut down to 1/2R weight (see lot 749 in our Auction #7), indicating that the issue probably dates to the late 1500s, at a time when Caribbean silver coins were virtually non-existent. Like the other example, this coin is well worn (VG, but with VF countermark) and richly old-toned all over, perfectly round from the trim-down, bold arrows and most of shield.