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3 Reaal / 18 Stuiver British Occupation; Countermark 3 with short tail ND
1814 year| Silver (.903) | - | - |
| Issuer | Curaçao (Netherlands Antilles) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1814 |
| Value | 3 Reaal |
| Currency | Colonial Real (1799-1828) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Shape | Triangular |
| Technique | Countermarked, Cut |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#373109 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Edge
Dented
Comment
The British governor John Hodgson ordered the 'driekantjes' (triangulars) to be exchanged. He ordered production of new divisions of 8,000 Spanish Pesos, but this time in 5 pieces (instead of 4). They were valued at 3 reales. The older, quarter, pieces were valued at 3.5 reales or 21 stuiver.The date in Krause catalog is incorrect.
The counter mark C 7§ was made between 1819 and 1825. The goal was to make these cut coins official at the above mentioned value.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a brief period of British occupation of Curaçao in the early 19th century. The countermark "3" with a short tail on the coin indicates that it was issued by the British authorities during this time. This coin is a rare and unique piece of numismatic history, providing a fascinating glimpse into the complex and multifaceted history of the Caribbean region.
