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CURACAO. Curacao - Mexico. 3 Reaals (18 Stivers or Guillotine), ND (1819-25). PCGS FINE-15; Countermark: VF Details.
KM-29; Prid-pg. 252 Fig. 28. Weight: 5.15 gms. 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 Charles IV, minted in Mexico City between 1804 and 1808. 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. A pleasing example of this interesting coinage, with attractive patina and nice surfaces.
KM-29; Prid-pg. 252 Fig. 28. Weight: 5.15 gms. 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 Charles IV, minted in Mexico City between 1804 and 1808. 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. A pleasing example of this interesting coinage, with attractive patina and nice surfaces.
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.
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Estimate: $200 - $350