Charles III 1792 4 Reales
Madrid Mint
Provenance: Private collection, Sydney, Australia
A rare issue and a temporary measure by the Bank of England to address a severe silver shortage during the Napoleonic Wars. The counter stamp features the portrait of King George II and was struck onto host coins primarily four and eight reales Spanish coins to authorize their circulation.
Charles III 1792 4 Reales
Madrid Mint
Provenance: Private collection, Sydney, Australia
A rare issue and a temporary measure by the Bank of England to address a severe silver shortage during the Napoleonic Wars. The counter stamp features the portrait of King George II and was struck onto host coins primarily four and eight reales Spanish coins to authorize their circulation.