© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
1½ Pence Black Dog; T countermark on French 2 sous ND
1801 year| Billon | 1.36 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Tortola (British Virgin Islands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1801 |
| Value | 1½ Pence (1⁄216) |
| Currency | Dollar (1801-1825) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.36 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#89858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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Found on French & Cayenne colonie 2 sousInteresting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it has a unique countermark, the letter "T" on a French 2 sous coin, which was used to indicate that it was issued by the British Virgin Islands. This countermark was applied to the coin in the early 19th century, and it is believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.
