2 Skilling Vieques Island Counterstamp
1848 year| Billon (.250 silver) | 1.218 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Vieques Island (Puerto Rico) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1848 |
| 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#133732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
See for image of host coin.Interesting fact
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 small anchor, which was added to the original design of the coin. This counterstamp was applied to the coin after it was minted, as a way to indicate its use on the island. This practice of counterstamping coins was common in the 19th century, particularly in the Caribbean and other colonies, as a way to adapt coins for local use.