3 reales. World Coins. Curaçao. ND (1819-25). Associated with local ordinance of 13 July 1818. Stylized 3 within dentilated circulate indent. Applied to the reverse of a 1/5 cut 8 Reales of Ferdinand VII, minted in Mexico City between 1812 and 1821. This is a much more precise attribution than is typically possible on this type, owing to the partial assayer's initial and the face of the monarch on the opposing side. Slabbed by PCGS as VF35. According to a governmental report dated 20th December 1825, after the government ceased buying Dollars to make small change in 3 and 5 parts, cutting was open to anyone and became a general practice with pieces being readily accepted. The report also goes on to confirm their private token status and that they were permitted for general circulation by convention. PCGS

Subasta 156 - Ancient & World Coins

Lot 2072

Curaçao. 3 reales. ND (1819-25). (Km-29). Ag. 4,74 g. Associated with local ordinance of 13 July 1818. Stylized "3" within dentilated circulate indent. Applied to the reverse of a 1/5 cut 8 Reales of Ferdinand VII, minted in Mexico City between 1812 and 1821. This is a much more precise attribution than is typically possible on this type, owing to the partial assayer's initial and the face of the monarch on the opposing side. Slabbed by PCGS as VF35. According to a governmental report dated 20th December 1825, after the government ceased buying Dollars to make small change in 3 and 5 parts, cutting was open to anyone and became a general practice with pieces being readily accepted. The report also goes on to confirm their private token status and that they were permitted for general circulation by convention. Est...350,00.

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SOLD: 380 €

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Lot 2072 - World Coins

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