1789 SILVER 2 REALE MEXICO COUNTERSTAMP

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 numismatic specimen. An excellent addition for collectors of Spanish colonial coins, Mexican numismatics, or those interested in the monetary systems of the late 1700s.