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1292. Great Britain, one dollar, oval George III countermark (1797-99) on a Lima bust 8R of Charles IV, 1795IJ. Sp-3765A;
KM-638. 26.74 grams. The host is VF and the countermark is well-detailed XF, with traces of light rainbow toning and luster, slightly crude rims
(as made), popular type once referred to as “the head of a fool on the neck of an ass.” Estimate: $600-$900.

1293. Great Britain, one dollar, octagonal George III countermark (1799-1804) on a Lima bust 8R 1801IJ, encapsulated
NNC MS-62 (rare grade). Sp-3766; KM-658. Lightly toned and lustrous, with full countermark, natural stress fractures on obverse, choice
specimen. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500.

1294. Great Britain (Bank of England), dollar, George III,
1804. Sp-3768; KM-Tn1. 26.23 grams. AVF with light toning, no problems.
Estimate: $125-$200.

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