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1 Quarto James Spittle
1820 year| Copper | 4.47 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1820 |
| Value | 1 Quart (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Real (1802-1861) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.47 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1825 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#85939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
The Moorish castle, value around, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VALE UN QUARTO
1820
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Token 1 Quarto coin was issued during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in Gibraltar, and local merchants and traders began issuing their own tokens to facilitate trade. James Spittle, a local merchant, issued a series of copper tokens, including the 1 Quarto coin, which was worth one-fourth of a Gibraltar pound. Despite being issued by a private individual, the Token 1 Quarto coin was widely accepted and used in the territory. Today, it is a rare and sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars.
