1 Shilling (Countermark type I) ND (1801) front 1 Shilling (Countermark type I) ND (1801) back
1 Shilling (Countermark type I) ND (1801) photo
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1 Shilling Countermark type I ND

1801 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Tortola (British Virgin Islands)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1801
Value
1 Shilling (⅛)
Currency
Dollar (1801-1825)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Triangular (1/8 cut of 8 Reales)
Technique
Countermarked, Cut
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#104657
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Countermark on 1/8 cut of Spanish or Spanish Colonial 8 Reales

Interesting fact

The 1 Shilling (Countermark type I) ND (1801) from Tortola (British Virgin Islands) made of Silver is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples existing in collections today.