Amazing 8s -- Charles III Portrait 8 Reales 1772-1791
1790 Mexico City, Bust of Charles III, Madura star C/S
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
N.E.INDIES |
| Item Description: |
1DUC (1811-54) N.e.indies MADURA STAR C/S ON 8R |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS VF 35 |
| Owner: |
jgenn |
Owner Comments:
Just northeast of the Indonesian island of Java is the much smaller island of Madura. Numismatic lore relates that the Sultan of Sumenep, the principle city on Madura, authorized the counterstamping of a variety of silver coins during his reign (1812-1854). The most commonly seen of these is in the shape of a pointed oval with a flower-like motif. Collectors should be cautioned that there are claims of counterfeit stamps.
My example is on a transitional Mexico City 8 reales, showing the bust of Charles III but with the legend of Charles IV as CAROLUS IIII.
ex Kyle Ponterio Collection.