1 Zequin (John David Reed countermark) ND (1753) front 1 Zequin (John David Reed countermark) ND (1753) back
1 Zequin (John David Reed countermark) ND (1753) photo
© Dix Noonan Webb

1 Zequin John David Reed countermark ND

1753 year
Gold 3.15 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1753
Value
1 Dinar
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.15 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Countermarked
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#158306
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

A Moroccan 1 Dinar (Bunduqi) piece.

Script: Arabic

Comment

While the exact date of this piece is unknown, this coin displays a countermark of John David Reed, who was a silversmith in Gibraltar working around 1753.

Interesting fact

The 1 Zequin coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) made of Gold weighing 3.15g is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was countermarked by John David Reed, a well-known numismatist and coin collector, which adds to its value and rarity.