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BM03279
Scottish countermark Dollar Rothesay Mills
Scotland, Merchant countermark upon Spanish Eight Reales of Ferdinand VII, 1819 IJ, Mexico City Mint, Mexico, Rothsay Cotton Works, Isle of Bute, 1820, Four Shillings and Sixpence, "4/6" value with date with stop curving below at centre, robed circles and legend surrounding, ROTHSAY COTTON WORKS., rev. small punch privy security mark below reverse shield, weight 28.42g (Manville 92 this coin listed; Brunk 53815). Toned with a couple of flan flaws on host coin, almost very fine, the countermark good very fine, rare, Manville only records four pieces of the 1819 host coin date.
James Kenyon built the Rothsay Cotton Works on the Isle of Bute in 1779, though by the time of their issue, these countermarked pieces were uttered by new owners William Kelly and Robert Thom. Approximately forty examples of the Rothsay countermark are thought to exist.
Provenance:
Ex Virgil M Brand Collection, Chicago, dispersed post mortem 1932.
Ex Mrs E. M. H. Norweb, part IV, Spink Coin Auction 59, 17th June 1987, lot 1628.
Ex Dix Noonan and Webb, Auction 88, 29th September 2010, lot 1930.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
I have coins to sell, what’s the next step?
Contact one of our specialists directly or email info@sovr.co.uk with pictures or a description of your coins and we will get back to you as soon as possible with an idea of value.
How will my purchases be shipped?
We ship via registered post for items under £3,000 and by courier for more valuable or bulky items. Every shipment from Sovereign Rarities is fully covered by our insurance. If you are concerned, please contact us with any queries at info@sovr.co.uk.
What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
However, for non-bullion items, should you be unhappy with your purchase or it is in any way not as described we will accept refunds within 14 days of you receiving your item(s). If uncertain about a purchase, we encourage our clients to ask any questions beforehand so as to minimise the time our valuable coins spend in transit.