Hard Times Token - 1839 W. Scott (Pittsburgh, PA; Counterstamped on a Mexico 1800 2 Reales) , United States
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Bust of Charles IV facing right Counterstamped W Scott.
Latin
CAROLUS·IIII·DEI·GRATIA·1808·
Carlos 4th by the grace of God
Reverse
Hispanic arms A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis
Latin
·HISPAN·ET IND·REX·Mo·2R·T·H·
King of Spain and the Indies Mexico City 2 Reales TH
Specifications
- Weight6.7668g
- Diameter28mm
- Thickness1mm
- CompositionSilver (.896)
- ShapeRound
- TechniqueCounterstamped, Milled
- Value¼ Dollar
Categories
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