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Spanish 8 reales silver coin countermarked as 5 shillings

1782/1782

British Museum

British Museum
London, United Kingdom

Silver token. Spanish silver piece of 8 reals, Mexico City Mint, 1782, stamped for use as a 5 shilling piece by the Ballindalloch Cotton Works, Balfron.(obverse) Countermarked.

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  • Title: Spanish 8 reales silver coin countermarked as 5 shillings
  • Date Created: 1782/1782
  • Physical Dimensions: Diameter: 40.000mm
  • External Link: British Museum collection online
  • Registration number: 1996,1001.3
  • Production place: Minted in Mexico
  • Material: silver
  • Copyright: Photo: © Trustees of the British Museum
  • Acquisition: Donated by Manville, H E
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