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Portugal

1397. Portugal, 120 reis, “120” countermark (1642),
João IV, on a Lisbon, Portugal, Philip II or III tostāo
1396. Lot of 2 Lisbon, Portugal, 50 reis (meio tostāos), Phillip
II or III (late 1500s to early 1600s). 7.15 grams total. Decent VF with (100 reis) of the late 1500s to early 1600s, with L to
clear details on both sides, nicely toned, one double-struck on obverse and left and B to right. 6.94 grams. Host Fine, countermark VF,
the other with flat areas. Estimate: $70-$100. nicely toned all over, with minor edge-split and scratches on
shield. Estimate: $70-$100.

Puerto Rico (under Spain)

1398. Puerto Rico (under Spain), 1/4 dollar,
fleur-de-lis countermark (1884) on a Guana-
juato, Mexico, cap-and-rays 2R, 1842PM,
very rare combination. KM-unl. 6.03 grams. Full
and bold countermark, rather worn host (Good) yet
with clear date and other peripheral detail on that
side, holed at edge. Estimate: $500-up.

1399. Puerto Rico (under Spain), 1/4 dollar,
fleur-de-lis countermark (1884) applied twice
on a Spanish bust 2R (probably Madrid mint),
Charles III, 1781, very rare (unlisted) combina-
tion. KM-unl. 5.01 grams. One countermark full and the
other nearly so on a very worn host (Good/Fair), yet
with clear date and enough detail to tell it is a Spanish
issue (the first we have heard of for this countermark).
Estimate: $300-$450.

1400. Lot of 2 Puerto Rico (under Spain) 40 centavos (1896) and 20
centavos (1895), both cut around reverse details made into brooches.
18.76 grams total. Neat pieces with red and yellow cloth (for the Spanish flag) show-
ing around the pillars and crowned coats-of-arms and legends on each piece, with
twisted-rope design added to the edge of each and pins on back, all nicely toned and
not overly worn, most likely crafted as patriotic pieces during the Spanish-American
War. Estimate: $300-$450.

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