© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
11 Bits Crenated center hole in Peru 8 Reales, KM# 97 ND
1798 year| Silver (.896) | - | - |
| Issuer | Dominica |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1798 |
| Value | 11 Bits |
| Currency | Second Dominican Dollar (1798-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Shape | Round with cutouts (Crenated center hole) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#101806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Central circular of 15 crenations cut out between pillars, crown above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·HISPAN·ET IND·REX·LIMAE·8R·I·J·
Interesting 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 Spanish colonial coins of the time. This design element was used to prevent the coin from being tampered with or counterfeited. The crenellations also served as a way to distinguish the coin from other similar coins in circulation.
