© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
2 Bits ND
| Silver | 5.15 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Martinique (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XV (1715-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1770-1772 |
| Value | 2 Bits (0.02) |
| Currency | Countermarked Type IV |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.15 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with cutouts |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#157594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned hemispheres flanked by crowned pillars. With legend around and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UTRA QUE UNUM
*Mo*1755*M*
Translation: Both as one
Comment
Countermark (Blunt heart-shaped hole with ornamented edges) on Mexico City 2 Real.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Bits ND (1770-1772) coin from Martinique is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the French colonies. The coin was issued during the reign of King Louis XV, who was facing increasing pressure from the French people to reform the monarchy and address the country's financial problems. Meanwhile, the French colonies in the Caribbean, including Martinique, were facing their own unique challenges, including the impact of the transatlantic slave trade and the growing tensions between colonizers and enslaved people. Despite these challenges, the 2 Bits coin remained a widely used denomination in Martinique and other French colonies in the Caribbean, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce in the region.
