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3 Reaal / 18 Stuiver Countermark C7§ ND
| Silver (.903) | - | - |
| Issuer | Curaçao (Netherlands Antilles) |
|---|---|
| King | William I (1815-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1819-1825 |
| Value | 3 Reaal |
| Currency | Colonial Real (1799-1828) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Shape | Triangular |
| Technique | Countermarked, Cut |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#176046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 time of great change and upheaval in the Netherlands Antilles. The coin was minted between 1819 and 1825, a period when the Dutch colonies in the Caribbean were undergoing significant political and economic shifts. The coin's countermark, C7§, indicates that it was issued during a time of economic instability and currency shortages, and its silver content was likely used as a way to stabilize the currency and maintain confidence in the economy. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and fascinating piece of numismatic history.
