nd(1823) 4S/6D KM-CC59 C/M on Guat 8R J&A MUIR GREENOCK MS(PCGS#655439)
nd(1823) 4S/6D KM-CC59 C/M on Guat 8R J&A MUIR GREENOCK MS (PCGS#655439)
January 2018 NYINC World Coins Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 21364
- 等级
- VF20
- 价格
- 13,914
- 详细说明
- SCOTLAND. Renfrewshire. Greenock. 4 Shillings, 6 Pence, ND (ca. 1823). PCGS VF-20 Secure Holder. Manville-59(this piece listed); KM-CC59; Brunk-53250. Issued by James and Andrew Muir, haberdashers and straw hat manufacturers. Countermark: 4/6 surrounded by: "J & A Muir * Greenock *". Struck on a 1821-ZsRG (Zacatecas Mint) 8 Reales. Established in 1808 James and Andrew Muir expanded their business until they became one of the best know firms in Greenock moving locations several times and acquiring skills to produce new merchandise throughout the first half of the nineteenth century. The firm continued production even after the founders retired sometime around 1840. According to Manville this is the only example of this host for this issuer. RAREwith an outstanding provenance. Moderate even wear with lovely old cabinet tone displaying mottled slate and dove grey throughout. Countermark slightly uneven but identifiable. Countermark: VF DETAIL. host coin Estimate: $1,800 - $2,200. Provenance: Ex: DNW Auction September 29, 2010, lot# 1942 Ex: Spink Auction # 59 June 17, 1987; lot # 1637 "Mrs. R. Henry Norweb Collection, Part IV" Ex: V.M. Brand Collection PCGS #655439. PCGS VF-20 Secure Holder. Click here for certification details from PCGS.