1789 SILVER 2 REALE MEXICO COUNTERSTAMP HARVEY 1775 HALFPENNY ( FINE )

1775 HALFPENNY ( FINE ) 2

a significant piece of 19th-century numismatic heritage

Well-preserved examples command premium values among serious collectors

1873 SIXPENCE ( GF )

1789 SILVER 2 REALE MEXICO COUNTERSTAMP HARVEY 1775 HALFPENNY ( FINE )A striking example of 18th century Spanish colonial coinage, this 1789 silver 2 Reale from Mexico features authentic counterstamps applied during its period of circulation. The piece showcases the craftsmanship of the era, with clear mint marks and the characteristic weight and fineness of genuine colonial silver. Counterstamps were commonly punched into coins to verify authenticity or indicate local acceptance, making this a historically significant