1803-FT Mexico Silver 8 Reales KM.109 - Fine 10 Marks crown and crystal are all

crown and crystal are all in excellent shape for their age and the dial & hands are practically pristine

The fact that the Aeginetic standard of weights and measures (developed during the mid-7th century) was one of the two standards in general use in the Greek world (the other being the Euboic-Attic) is sufficient evidence of the early commercial importance of the island

The case is a 25 Year Gold Filled in exceptional condition as often you see little dents in these smooth cases – not here

They sent a Frenchman to England to obtain stereotypes and the equipment was sent to North Carolina on a Confederate blockade runner named the Advance

though probably functional

1803-FT Mexico Silver 8 Reales KM.109 - Fine 10 Marks crown and crystal are allKM# 109 Denomination 8 Reales Country Mexico Government Spanish Colony Ruler Charles IV Coinage Type Milled Coinage Mint Mexico City Composition Silver Fineness 0. 896 Weight 27. 0674 g 0. 7797 oz ASW Description Obverse Armored bust of Charles IIII, right Description Reverse Crowned shield flanked by pillars with banner