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8 Reales - Charles III Madura star countermark
| Silver (.917) | 27.07 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Sumenep (Indonesian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1773-1779 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#24816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·HISPAN·ET IND·REX·Mᴼ·8R·F·F·
Edge
Milled
Comment
Madura Star counterstamp most commonly associated with the Sumenep court at the island of Madura.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique countermark, known as the "Madura star," which was applied by the Sultanate of Sumenep (Indonesian States) to coins issued by Charles III of Spain. This countermark was used to indicate that the coin had been certified by the sultanate and was accepted as legal tender in their territory. The use of countermarks was a common practice in the ancient world, but the Madura star is a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
