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2¼ Pence TBO Countermark on French Guiana 2 Sous ND
1798 year| Billon | 1.9 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1798 |
| Value | 2¼ Pence (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Tobagan dollar (1798-1814) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | 1814 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#62560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
French Guiana 2 Sous piece with pressed through obverse countermark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ꓭT
O
[LOUIS XVI · R · DE FR ET DE NAV.]
Translation: [Louis XVI, King of France and Navarre]
Edge
Plain
Comment
The countermark can also be found on other French colonial coins.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great change and upheaval in the Caribbean. The French Revolution had recently begun, and the colonies in the region, including Tobago, were feeling the effects of the political and social turmoil. Despite this, the coin still bears the markings of the French monarchy, indicating the complex history and cultural exchange that took place in the region during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1798) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2¼ Pence (TBO Countermark on French Guiana 2 Sous) ND (1798) coin.
