Counterstamped. EB in logotype punch on the obverse of a Brazilian Joseph I 1765-R 6400 Reis in the center of a regulating plug inserted from the back. 182.8 gns. Host coin: Very Fine. Counterstamp: About Very Fine. Nice, pale yellow in color on both sides. Believed by Mr. Ford to be the same EB punch for Ephraim Brasher seen on Brasher's doubloons.
Ex A.H. Baldwin & Son, Ltd. on May 23, 1974.
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