Counterstamp help please

[Green1]

Hi all...... got my first 2 reale last week... 1786..Was looking for some help with the counterstamp...

Any help is appreciated... Thanx.. Rick

 

[BioProfessor]

So how many coins do we have? Last coin is related to which of the coins on top?

Daryl

 

[Green1]

The merc is there for size.......

 

[PBK]

It's a c. 1841 "lattice" countermark of colonial Cuba. Here's an example for comparison:



More info:
http://www.sedwickcoins.com/treasureauction4/worldsilvercoins.htm#4

 

[bradyboy]

What is the purpose of a counter stamp?

 

[PBK]

What is the purpose of a counter stamp?

To redenominate a coin, changing its value; or to convert the coin of one government or nation to that of another.

If the mark is a "chop mark," it is added to confirm the authenticity and trade value of the coin— i.e., genuine silver, etc.

In the case of merchant countermarks, the purpose is to convert a coin into an advertising &/or trade token.

 

[Green1]

Thank you very much kind sir !!!

 

[woody50]

So how many coins do we have? Last coin is related to which of the coins on top?
Daryl

HEY, its good to see the BIO Professor back on line! No finds the last period