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This specimen was lot 21364 in Stack's Bowers 2018 NYINC sale (New York, January 2018), where it sold for $2,160. The catalog description^[1] noted, "SCOTLAND. Renfrewshire. Greenock. 4 Shillings, 6 Pence, ND (ca. 1823). PCGS VF-20 Secure Holder. Manville-59(this piece listed); KM-CC59; Brunk-53250. Issued by James and Andrew Muir, haberdashers and straw hat manufacturers. Countermark: 4/6 surrounded by: "J & A Muir * Greenock *". Struck on a 1821-ZsRG (Zacatecas Mint) 8 Reales. Established in 1808 James and Andrew Muir expanded their business until they became one of the best know firms in Greenock moving locations several times and acquiring skills to produce new merchandise throughout the first half of the nineteenth century. The firm continued production even after the founders retired sometime around 1840. According to Manville this is the only example of this host for this issuer. RARE with an outstanding provenance. Moderate even wear with lovely old cabinet tone displaying mottled slate and dove grey throughout. Countermark slightly uneven but identifiable. Countermark: VF DETAIL. host coin VF. Ex: DNW Auction September 29, 2010, lot# 1942. Ex: Spink Auction # 59 June 17, 1987; lot # 1637 "Mrs. R. Henry Norweb Collection, Part IV". Ex: V.M. Brand Collection."