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DM08217

Scotland, Rothsay Mills, circa 1811, one third of a Dollar cut piece

Scotland, Merchant countermark upon one third cut piece of a Spanish Eight Reales, Rothsay Mills, Isle of Bute, circa 1811, One Shilling and Eightpence, "1/8" value raised within incuse circle, legend in raised letters surrounding in incuse circle, + PAYABLE AT ROTHSAY MILLS, weight 7.33g (Manville 96; Davis 64). Toned, host coin well worn, fair to fine, countermark a pleasing very fine.

James Kenyon built the Rothsay Cotton Works on the Isle of Bute in 1779.

Provenance:

Ex H.D. Gibbs Collection, Hans Schulman Auction, New York USA, 19 November 1960, lot 301.

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