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1 Bit ND
| Silver | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Martinique (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1761-1764 |
| Value | 1 Bit (0.01) |
| Currency | Countermarked Type I |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round with cutouts (With a heart-shaped hole) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#67382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Countermark (Crude heart-shaped hole) on Spanish 1 Real, KM#354.Interesting fact
The 1 Bit ND (1761-1764) coin from Martinique was minted during a time when the island was still a French colony. The coin features the image of King Louis XV of France on one side and the coat of arms of Martinique on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a common practice during this time period, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely used in coinage. Despite being a standard circulation coin, the 1 Bit ND (1761-1764) coin from Martinique is now a rare and highly sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and the limited number of coins that were minted.
