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10 Bits ND
1764 year| Silver | - | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Martinique (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1764 |
| Value | 10 Bits (0.10) |
| Currency | Countermarked Type II |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round with cutouts |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#67390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Translation: Ferdinand VI, by the grace of God, king of Spain and India.
Comment
Countermark (Crude heart-shaped hole with bevelled edge) on Mexico City 8 Reales, KM#104.2.Interesting fact
The 10 Bits coin from Martinique (Overseas France) made of Silver is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It was minted in 1764, during the reign of King Louis XV of France, and features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of Martinique on the other. The coin was used as a means of payment on the island and was also used in trade with other French colonies in the Caribbean. Today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item, with some mint-condition coins selling for thousands of dollars.
