George III oval countermark on Mexico 1773 FM 8-Reales, FM inverted, rare fourth smaller crowned bust left

fourth smaller crowned bust left completely within inner circle

reverse better and very rare

upper legend :FID: DEF: : IND: IMP: 1937

Gold Decadrachm

Uncirculated and scarce

George III oval countermark on Mexico 1773 FM 8-Reales, FM inverted, rare fourth smaller crowned bust leftGeorge III (1760 1820), oval countermark upon Spanish Eight Reales of King Charles III (1759 88), 1773 FM, variety with the mint master initials inverted, struck in Mexico City, Mexico, small oval hallmark of George III right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS. IIII. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, pillar with ribbon motto either side PLUS