1789 SILVER 2 REALE MEXICO COUNTERSTAMP NORTH BORNEO Type Non-circulating coin Year 1995

Type Non-circulating coin Year 1995 Value 5 Yuan (5元

Condition: Proof

The halfcrown denomination was a staple of British currency during this period

The piedfort format—struck at double standard thickness—demonstrates premium craftsmanship and rarity

The coin's design reflects Gibraltar's connection to this defining chapter

1789 SILVER 2 REALE MEXICO COUNTERSTAMP NORTH BORNEO Type Non-circulating coin Year 1995A 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