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2-¼ Pence ND
| Billon | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Saint Kitts (Saint Kitts and Nevis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1801-1825 |
| Value | 2¼ Pence |
| Currency | Saint Kitts Dollar (1801-1825) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#89851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Host coin
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Comment
Found on worn Crowned C stampeesInteresting fact
The 2-¼ Pence ND (1801-1825) coin from Saint Kitts (Saint Kitts and Nevis) made of Billon is interesting because it was one of the first coins to be issued by the newly formed colony of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and it features a unique blend of British and French influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of King George III, while the reverse side features a sugar cane plant, which was a major crop in the colony at the time. The use of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, was also a common practice in the early 19th century for coins of this denomination.