George III oval countermark on Mexico 1773 FM 8-Reales, FM inverted, rare
George III (1760-1820), oval countermark upon Spanish Eight Reales of King Charles III (1759-88), 1773 FM, variety with the mint master initials inverted, struck in Mexico City, Mexico, small oval hallmark of George III right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS.IIII. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, pillar with ribbon motto either side PLUS ULTRA, legend surrounding, .HISPAN. ET IND. REX. M. 8R.M.F., the two initials inverted to rest of legend, weight 26.66g (ESC 129; Bull 1852; S.3765A). Countermark good very fine, host coin good fine to almost very fine with some surface marks, a clear variety, very rare host coin variety.
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George III (1760-1820), oval countermark upon Spanish Eight Reales of King Charles III (1759-88), 1773 FM, variety with the mint master initials inverted, struck in Mexico City, Mexico, small oval hallmark of George III right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS.IIII. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, pillar with ribbon motto either side PLUS ULTRA, legend surrounding, .HISPAN. ET IND. REX. M. 8R.M.F., the two initials inverted to rest of legend, weight 26.66g (ESC 129; Bull 1852; S.3765A). Countermark good very fine, host coin good fine to almost very fine with some surface marks, a clear variety, very rare host coin variety.
