Summary
Silver chopmarked coin showing that the coin was used in Asia.
The host coin was originally struck at the Madrid mint, Spain in 1788
Obverse Description
Draped bust of Charles III facing right; around, CAROLUS III [DEI G.]; below, 1788 - heavily chopmarked
Reverse Description
Crowned Arms of Spain; around, HISPANIARUM REX; to left of arms, 2 above crowned M mint mark - heavily chopmarked
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Chopmarks are unofficial counterstamps made by bankers and merchants as a test to ensure the coin was made of silver and not a silver plated copy.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1788 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
26 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.61 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
host coin KM#412.1
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2007. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1701 - 1800., 1156 Pages