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Venezuela Puerto Cabello Caracas 1/4 Real ND (1823)
PCGS VF-35, C/M: EF Details. (Finest at PCGS of only three graded 10, 30, 35) - [2/8/2024]
NGC has graded 32 (VG/1, F/2, VF/11, 40/6, 45/8, 1/50, 2/53, 1/55) - [2/8/2024]
EMO-263; cf. KM-C-2 (for undertype); cf. Cal-65 (same). Issued by decree of 4 June 1823, repealed by decree of 14 March 1826. Countermark: Nonsensical raised "Chinese" inscription within indent. Applied to the obverse of a 1817 Caracas Royalist 1/4 Real (KM-C-2).
KM-C-2 (undertype); CAL-Type 26#68 (undertype). Stohr- R. I. 23. Issued by decree of 4 June 1823, repealed by decree of 14 March 1826. Nonsensical raised "Chinese" inscription within rectangle shaped border applied to the obverse of an 1817 Caracas Royalist 1/4 Real. The countermark is boldly applied with good definition of the fine details to a nicely preserved and attractive host. The surfaces are smooth displaying rich chocolate brown patina with areas of richer coloration. This wholly original looking survivor is very attractive for the issue and far nicer than normally encountered.
The port city of Puerto Cabello was the last remaining Spanish royalist stronghold during the Venezuelan war for independence. This city was important to the Spanish crown and was used as a hub by the Spanish navy in carrying troops, arms, stores and other needed supplies from Spain to her colonies. After several decisive battles the city was captured by Jose Antonio Paez Herrera on 8 November 1823.