George III 1818 Half-Sovereign, scarce 2nd year issue oval countermark upon Spanish Eight

oval countermark upon Spanish Eight Reales of King Charles III (1759-88)

a little weaker at Mary's shoulder and corresponding part of reverse

VICTORIA AVGGG I

Depeyrot 105/4

Coronation of Victoria 1838

George III 1818 Half-Sovereign, scarce 2nd year issue oval countermark upon Spanish EightGeorge III (1760 1820), gold Half Sovereign, 1818, engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci, laureate head right, date below, legend GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA, raised rim both sides,rev. crowned shield of arms, dot below, REX FID: DEF: BRITANNIARUM, weight 3. 99g (Marsh 401; S. 3786). Lightly toned with surface marks, and hairline scratches, otherwise a bold very fine.