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1½ Bits Moco ND
1798 year| Silver | 3.05 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Dominica |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1798 |
| Value | 1½ Bits (1.5) |
| Currency | Second Dominican Dollar (1798-1813) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.05 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#88544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Part of the face design of the host coin
Comment
The 1½ Bits is the plug from a Spanish and later Spanish American colonial coinage.The Dollar was sub- divided into Bits each being worth 9 pence until 1813.
Interesting fact
The 1½ Bits (Moco) coin from Dominica, which was minted in 1798, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's made of silver and weighs 3.05 grams, which is relatively light for a coin of its size. Despite its age and rarity, the coin still holds a significant place in the history of Dominica's currency, and it's a sought-after piece for collectors of Caribbean coins.