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2 Quartos James Spittle
1820 year| Copper | 8.1 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1820 |
| Value | 2 Quarts (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Real (1802-1861) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.1 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.68 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#17853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Moorish Castle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VALE DOS QUARTOS
1820
Edge
Slant grained
Comment
Small die varieties exist. More research ongoing. If you could help please contact me (Mark240590).---------------------------
Less glossy pictures added by sandy3075. Also edge is slant reeded, not plain or varieties exist.
Interesting fact
The Token 2 Quartos coin was issued during a time when Gibraltar was facing a severe shortage of small denomination coins, particularly in the 1820s. To address this issue, local merchants and traders began issuing their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as a medium of exchange within the territory. This coin, bearing the name of James Spittle, was likely issued by a local businessman or merchant, and its design and production were not regulated by any central authority. Despite its humble origins, this coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Quartos (James Spittle) 1820 coin.
