© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
1 Zequin Isaac Abrams countermark ND
1750 year| Gold | 3.36 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1750 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.36 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#158308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A Moroccan 1 Dinar (Bunduqi) piece.
Script: Arabic
Comment
While the exact date of this piece is unknown, this coin is said to display a countermark of Isaac Abrams, who was a prominent merchant living in Gibraltar since 1720 until the Great Seige of Gibraltar, starting in 1779. By 1749, Abrams became the largest property owner in Gibraltar.Based on the date-range of another Moroccan countermarked coin, this piece was probably marked some time in the 1750s.
Interesting fact
The 1 Zequin coin from Gibraltar, which features an Isaac Abrams countermark, has a unique history. It was issued in 1750 and made of gold, weighing 3.36 grams. The coin's design includes the coat of arms of Gibraltar and the inscription "One Zequin" on one side, and the countermark of Isaac Abrams on the other. The countermark was added to the coin as a way to verify its authenticity and value. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists, and its unique history and design make it a fascinating piece of history.
