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½ Dollar Countermark on 1/3-cut Spanish or Spanish Colonial 8 Reales, with plug ND
1797 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | ½ Dollar |
| Currency | Saint Vincent Dollar (1797-1818) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Half circle (1/3 cut of 8 Reales) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
1/3-cut Spanish or Spanish Colonial 8 Reales.
Added plug to correct weight.
Script: Latin
Comment
Similar to KM#4.1 with plug added to adjust to correct weight.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it has a unique history. The ½ dollar coin from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was created by countermarking a Spanish or Spanish Colonial 8 Reales coin, which was cut into 1/3 pieces and plugged. This process was done to create a new coin that could be used for circulation in the islands. The use of a countermark and plug indicates that the coin was modified to have a new value and purpose, making it a distinctive and fascinating piece of numismatic history.
