1 Cent Vieques Island Counterstamp ND
| Copper | 6.9 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Vieques Island (Puerto Rico) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1783-1785 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Currency | Countermarked coinage (12-Rays sun, 1858) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.9 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#133730 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
(Host design:) U·S surrounded by a wreath. Circular legend around
Lettering:
LIBERTAS ♦ JUSTITIA
U•S
• 1783 •
Translation:
Liberty Justice
U(nited) S(tates)
1783
Edge
Plain
Comment
Counterstamped on U.S. Pre-Federal KM# EA7
Images of host coins (pics by Ginger)
Counterstamped on U.S. Pre-Federal KM# EA9
Images of host coins (pics by Montana 2011)
Interesting fact
The Vieques Island 1 Cent coin from 1783-1785 is a rare and unique coin that was created as a form of currency for the island, which was a Spanish colony at the time. The coin features a counterstamp, which is a mark or symbol that was added to the coin after it was minted, indicating that it was valid for use on the island. The counterstamp on this coin is the letters "V.I." (for Vieques Island) surrounded by a wreath. This coin is a fascinating piece of history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists.