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Catton's Gibraltar copper two quartos dated 1813. Obverse: Nice view of lion seated to left with paw on city key: “PAYABLE AT RICHARD CATTONS GOLDSMITH.GIBRALTAR 1813.”. Reverse: Value in wreath surmounted by crown: “AGENTE PARA LA FABRICA DE DIAMANTES PATENTES. DE DUDDELL. HOLBORN. LONDRES 2 QUARTOS”. These were issued by Richard Catton, a local goldsmith and jeweller, in an attempt to alleviate the local shortage of small denomination currency. Twenty-four quarts made up one real. Lovely collectable condition for type, see photograph. KM Gibraltar No: Tn.6. Diameter 28mm. VF+. £75.00 e-mail David at d-stuart@d-stuart.demon.co.uk to order. www.abccoinsandtokens.com |