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3 Bits Cut of Spanish Colonial 8 Reales ND
1813 year| Silver (.903) | 9.00 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Dominica |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 3 Bits = 3 Shilling 3 Pence |
| Currency | Third Dominican Dollar (1813-1825) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 9.00 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Half circle |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#76766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Bits (Cut of Spanish Colonial 8 Reales) ND (1813) from Dominica is that it was used as a form of currency in the island nation during a time when the official currency was the British West Indies pound. This coin, made of silver and weighing 9.00 grams, was valued at 3 bits, or 3/8 of a Spanish dollar. Despite being cut from a Spanish colonial 8 reales coin, it was not issued by Spain but rather by the government of Dominica, which was a British colony at the time. This coin's unique history and mixed cultural influences make it a fascinating piece for collectors and historians alike.
