© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
11 Bits Crenated center hole in Mexico 8 Reales, KM# 108 ND
1798 year| Silver (.903) | - | - |
| Issuer | Dominica |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1798 |
| Value | 11 Bits |
| Currency | Second Dominican Dollar (1798-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Shape | Round with cutouts (Crenated center hole) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#281205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central circular of 15 crenations cut out between pillars, crown above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·HISPAN·ET IND·REX·Mo·8R·F·M·
Comment
Central plug circulated separately at 1 1/2 BitsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 11 Bits coin from Dominica is that it has a unique crenellated center hole, which was a common feature in Mexican coins of the time. This feature was added to the coin's design to prevent counterfeiting and to make it easier to distinguish from other coins. The crenellations were created by punching a series of small holes in the center of the coin, which gave it a distinctive look and made it more difficult to counterfeit. This feature, combined with the coin's silver content and historical significance, make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
