George III oval Countermark on Mexico 1778 FM 8-Reales (Van Arsdell 775-1

(Van Arsdell 775-1

Attractively toned

otherwise brilliant with an excellent portrait

crown over C R

George III oval Countermark on Mexico 1778 FM 8-Reales (Van Arsdell 775-1George III (1760 1820), oval countermark upon Spanish Eight Reales of King Charles III (1759 88), 1778 FF, struck in Mexico City, Mexico, small oval hallmark of George III right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS. III. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, pillar with ribbon motto either side PLUS ULTRA, legend surrounding, . HISPAN. ET IND.