Great Britain. Countermarked 1799 U.S. Dollar (Circa 1812-1820). Dollar Bolender-3; Davis- Unlisted; Brunk-53070. Renfrewshire, John McLean, Merchant of Paisley. Two McLean oval counterstamps on United States 1799 9 over 8 Bust Dollar. The countermarks read: J.Mclean - Coll. St.Paisley, 5 (Shillings)/3 (pence) within a beaded oval circle. Only 4 examples of countermark are known, and this is the only known example on a United States Dollar. Exceedingly Rare. NGC graded EF-40. Estimated Value $15,000 - UP
Goldberg's Auction 59, lot 3829
The Peh Family Collection.
Price realized | 43'000 USD |
Starting price | 7'500 USD |
Estimate | 15'000 USD |