© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
1⁄11 Réal Countermarked 4 maravedis; key ND
1582 year| Bronze | 4.39 g | - |
| Issuer | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1582 |
| Value | 1⁄11 Réal |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.39 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#157703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Comment
The anchor countermark was applied around 1582, revaluing 1/11th of a Réal. The anchor indicated the Columbus family, which was authorized under the Marquis of Jamaica, who was part of that family.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with a key, which was a symbol used by Spanish colonies to indicate that the coin had been officially verified and was considered legitimate currency. This countermark was used in Jamaica during the 16th and 17th centuries, and it's a unique feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of the same era.