HELP! Did Puerto Rico use Spanish currency in the mid to late 1800's?

tlhoy

Specifically an 1879 Spanish 10 Centimos. Did Puerto Rico use such coins?
I have someone angry with one of my auctions because I put that "these coins were also used in Puerto Rico."
Help,
Glenn

laurentyvan

On page 960 of my 3rd edition 19th century Krause under puerto Rico, a picture is shown of a countermarked Spanish 10 Centimos.

It is marked ND- 1877-79

satootoko

<< <i>Did Puerto Rico use Spanish currency in the mid to late 1800's? >>



As a Spanish colony too small to have its own mint, before the end of the Spanish American war in 1898. it's hard to figure what else they would have used!

tlhoy

Thanks, I also found the answer from the Puerto Rico tourism board web site:
During the colonization of Puerto Rico (1493 to 1899), the money that was used in Puerto Rico, was that of Spain.
Glenn

tbirde56

Yep, I've seen that bait line before but I don't think it was your auction. Something more blatant like the title 'Puerto Rican coin', I think, and it turned out it was also a Spanish 10 centimos piece. It's a true statement but misleading and may make a buyer wonder about a seller's honesty. It's the same as if I were to tell you I had a coin from Puerto Rico today and it turned out to be a common U.S. cent.