© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
2 Bit Countermark
1718 year| Silver (.833) | 5.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Barbados |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1718 |
| Value | 2 Bits (3⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1627-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 5.55 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#157975 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Spanish 2 Réales displaying coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Comment
Only two specimines have been found, with both being found in Barbados. This could be from a private merchant or it could be an estate issue from the island.Interesting fact
The 1718 Barbados 2 Bit silver coin features a unique countermark, which is a small stamp or marking that was added to the coin after it was minted. The countermark on this coin is a small "2" that was stamped on the reverse side of the coin, indicating that it was issued as a 2 Bit coin. This countermark was added to the coin to help distinguish it from other coins that were also made of silver but had a different value. This feature makes the 1718 Barbados 2 Bit silver coin an interesting and unique collector's item for numismatists.
