Countermark '3' in dentilated circle on 1/5 cut of Spanish 8 Reales
coin is in extremely fine condition, authenticity is guaranteed and certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation NGC
High graded by NGC as XF 40 (extremely fine)
These coins are fabricated from Spanish Colonial (Mexican) 8 reales coins cut in five.
Year: 1819
Country: Curaçao (Netherlands Antilles)
Composition: Silver
Face Value: 3 Reaal (18 Stivers)
Weight: 5.48 g.
Catalog References: KM# 29, Scholt II# 1371
Mintage: unknown
Obverse: A fifth part of a Spanish Real. Countermark '3' within a dentilated circle.
The British governor John Hodgson ordered the 'driekantjes' (triangulars) to be exchanged. He ordered production of new divisions of 8,000 Spanish Pesos, but this time in 5 pieces (instead of 4). They were valued at 3 reales. The older, quarter, pieces were valued at 3.5 reales or 21 stuiver.
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