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2 Shillings Type I countermark ND
1801 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Tortola (British Virgin Islands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1801 |
| Value | 2 Shillings (¼) |
| Currency | Dollar (1801-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Quarter circle |
| Technique | Countermarked, Cut |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#104652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Countermark on 1/4 cut of Spanish or Spanish Colonial 8 Reales.Interesting fact
The 2 Shillings (Type I countermark) ND (1801) from Tortola (British Virgin Islands) made of Silver is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples in existence. It is believed that the countermark was applied to the coin by a local merchant or trader, as a way to verify its authenticity and value. This coin is a unique piece of history that tells the story of the British Virgin Islands' economic and trade development during the early 19th century.
