MEXICO, Colonial. Carlos III. King of Spain, 1759-1788. AR 8 Reales (39.5mm, 27.65 g, 12h). Contemporary counterfeit issue. Possibly Birmingham mint. Dated 1783 (Mo) FF.Electronic Auction 511 World, Silver Sold For $ 45. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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MEXICO, Colonial. Carlos III. King of Spain, 1759-1788. AR 8 Reales (39.5mm, 27.65 g, 12h). Contemporary counterfeit issue. Possibly Birmingham mint. Dated 1783 (Mo) FF. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Crowned coat-of-arms between Pillars of Hercules. Cf. GNL#1782-O: C/R: Mo FF-002. Toned, obverse scratches. VF. |