12 Dogs ND (1772-1789) front 12 Dogs ND (1772-1789) back
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12 Dogs ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Montserrat (British Overseas Territories)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1772-1789
Value
12 Dogs = ¼ Dollar
Currency
Montserrat Dollar (1785-1801)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Countermarked
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#101548
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Countermarks on Mexico City 2 Reales, KM#86.

Interesting fact

The 12 Dogs coin from Montserrat is a unique and rare coin that features a dozen dogs surrounding the coat of arms of Montserrat on its reverse side. It's interesting to note that the dogs depicted on the coin are not just any ordinary dogs, but rather they are based on the 12 zodiac dogs from Chinese astrology. This blend of British and Chinese influences makes the coin a truly distinctive and fascinating piece of numismatic history.