George III oval countermark on Mexico 1790-FM 4-Reales, VF35, ex Norweb Executed using rusty dies

Executed using rusty dies

North Eastern variant of Watford type (c

initial mark crown both sides (1635-36)

Theodosius II (A

good very fine and highly desirable as such

George III oval countermark on Mexico 1790-FM 4-Reales, VF35, ex Norweb Executed using rusty diesGeorge III (1760 1820), oval countermark upon Spanish silver Four Reales of King Charles IV (1788 1808), 1790, struck in Mexico City mint, small oval hallmark of George III right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King Charles III laureate and draped right, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLUS. IIII. DEI. GRATIA 1790, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, pillar with ribbon incuse motto either side PLUS VLTRA, legend