Lot 1197: Portugal. ND (1834). AR 870 reis.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

Portugal. ND (1834). AR 870 reis (39 mm, 26.88 g). Crowned arms of Portugal countermarked on an 1796 Mexican 8 reales of Carlos IV, KM 109. KM 440.13. A very presentable example for the type. Coin and countermark very fine.

From the Estate of Benjamin R. Bell.

In 1834, the Portuguese government ordered that all Spanish Colonial 8 Reales in circulation be counterstamped with the crowned arms of Portugal, to indicate a revaluation to 870 Reis.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 1197
Listing #: 176413
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 7:19:20 PM CT
Estimate: $150
Collection: Estate of Benjamin R. Bell

Sold Winning Bid: $315
15 Bid(s)

Description

From the Estate of Benjamin R. Bell.

In 1834, the Portuguese government ordered that all Spanish Colonial 8 Reales in circulation be counterstamped with the crowned arms of Portugal, to indicate a revaluation to 870 Reis.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 1197
Listing #: 176413
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 7:19:20 PM CT
Estimate: $150
Collection: Estate of Benjamin R. Bell