Research help / 1804 Mo 8 Reales Brunk counterstamp

YoloBagels

Hello everyone,

I recently acquired this 1804 8 Reales with a neat counterstamp. The patina combined with the incuse style of the c/s is just gorgeous in my opinion.

I've been able to identify this c/s listed as Brunk H-701, Rulau Z46g. It reads "C. HOLMES" and has an incuse design.

I can't find much else than that, and the brunk catalog is currently not in my library. Can anyone help me out to find more info? I'd be greatly appreciative!

SimonW

This is what it says in Brunk

SimonW

The listing seems to imply that it's a US stamped countermark.

TwoKopeiki

Not familiar with the countermark, but just wanted to agree that it's a great looking 8R!

YoloBagels

@SimonW said:
The listing seems to imply that it's a US stamped countermark.

Thank you for the reference! Yes it does appear to be a US countermark, greatcollections sold a dime with the smaller c/s in 2019 but that was the only somewhat recent comp I could find.

YoloBagels

@TwoKopeiki said:
Not familiar with the countermark, but just wanted to agree that it's a great looking 8R!

I was pleasantly surprised when it came to me in the mail. The surfaces are just phenominal. Really glad you agree.

SimonW

You're welcome. It's a really nice looking piece, I agree.

coinkat

I found reference to C Holmes Rulau Z46G on an 1839 seated dime and there is a Brunk. #19865- not sure if this is related. And this is from Rulau’s 2nd Ed Standard Cat of US tokens 1700-1900.

Very cool 8R. I like it