Hard Times Token - 1839 W. Scott (Pittsburgh, PA; Counterstamped on a Mexico 1800 2 Reales) , United States

1800

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Charles IV facing right Counterstamped W Scott.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

CAROLUS·IIII·DEI·GRATIA·1808·

Translation:

Carlos 4th by the grace of God

Reverse

Description:

Hispanic arms A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

·HISPAN·ET IND·REX·Mo·2R·T·H·

Translation:

King of Spain and the Indies Mexico City 2 Reales TH

Specifications

Weight6.7668g
Diameter28mm
Thickness1mm
CompositionSilver (.896)
ShapeRound
TechniqueCounterstamped, Milled
Value¼ Dollar

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