© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
2¼ Pence TOBAGO Countermark ND
1798 year| Billon (.208 silver) | 2.00 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1798 |
| Value | 2¼ Pence (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Tobagan dollar (1798-1814) |
| Composition | Billon (.208 silver) |
| Weight | 2.00 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#157141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
French Colonies 1 Stampee / 2 Sols piece, which is uniface.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Pridmore 6.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2¼ Pence (TOBAGO Countermark) ND (1798) coin from Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago) is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. Specifically, the coin contains .208 silver, which gives it a unique composition compared to other coins of its time. This blend of metals was commonly used in the production of coins during the late 18th century, and it adds to the coin's historical significance and value among collectors.
