2 Skilling Vieques Island Counterstamp
1847 year| Billon (.250 silver) | 1.218 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Vieques Island (Puerto Rico) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1847 |
| 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#133733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
See for image of host coin.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1847 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 coin's design to indicate its origin and authenticity. This counterstamp was applied to the coin after it was minted, and it is a unique feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of the same denomination and era.