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Silver dollar countermarked by the Galston Friendly Society, Ayrshire

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Postcard of Silver dollar countermarked by the Galston Friendly Society, Ayrshire.
000-190-000-339-C
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Silver dollar countermarked by the Galston Friendly Society, Ayrshire

This is the reverse of a Spainish silver dollar of Charles III used as token coinage by the Galston Friendly Society in Ayrshire. The token dates from the early 19th century.

The reverse includes a crowned shield of arms.

Counter-stamped dollars were captured foreign coins, counter-stamped and re-issued to make up for the shortage of British official coinage.


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Online ID: 000-190-000-339-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1995.574
Date: Early 19th century
Material: Silver
Dimensions: 40 mm Dia
What: Coin, dollar / token
Subject:
Who: Galston Friendly Society (Issuer)
Where: Scotland, Ayrshire, Galston
Event:
Description: Silver dollar countermarked by the Galston Friendly Society
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