2 Reales British Occupation ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Saint Eustatius (Netherlands Antilles) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1810-1812 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#106302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
This coin is listed by KM, not by Scholten.Countermark in circle of dots.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a brief period of British occupation of Saint Eustatius, a small island in the Caribbean that was previously under Dutch control. The coin features the British monarch, King George III, on one side and the value of 2 Reales on the other. This coin is a rare and unique piece of numismatic history, as it represents a brief moment in time when two powerful European powers, Britain and the Netherlands, vied for control of this strategic island territory.