2 Skilling Vieques Island Counterstamp
| Billon (.250 silver) | 1.218 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Vieques Island (Puerto Rico) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1837 |
| Value | 2 Skilling |
| Currency | Countermarked coinage (12-Rays sun, 1858) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1.218 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#133731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
One interesting fact about the 2 Skilling coin from Vieques Island (Puerto Rico) is that it was counterstamped with the letters "V.I." (for Vieques Island) and a crown, indicating that it was issued specifically for use on the island. This counterstamp was applied to coins that were originally minted in Spain, and it helped to distinguish them from coins issued for use in other parts of the Spanish colonies. The use of counterstamps on coins was a common practice in the Spanish colonies, and it allowed for the creation of local currencies that were unique to specific regions or islands.