1 Shilling (Countermark type II) ND (1802-1805) front 1 Shilling (Countermark type II) ND (1802-1805) back
1 Shilling (Countermark type II) ND (1802-1805) photo
© Dix Noonan Webb

1 Shilling Countermark type II ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Tortola (British Virgin Islands)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1802-1805
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#104658
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 II) ND (1802-1805) from Tortola (British Virgin Islands) made of Silver is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples remaining in existence. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on its condition and provenance.