© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
4 Bits ND
1814 year| Silver | 8.73 g | - |
| Issuer | Grenada |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1814 |
| Value | 4 Bits (⅓) |
| Currency | Necessity coinage (1798-1840) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.73 g |
| Shape | Triangular (1/3 cut of 8 Reales) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#104885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Countermark on 1/3 cut of Spanish or Spanish Colonial 8 Reales.Interesting fact
The 4 Bits ND (1814) coin from Grenada was minted during a time when the island was under British rule, and it features a unique design that reflects the island's history and culture. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of King George III, while the reverse side features a depiction of a sugar cane plant, which was a major crop in Grenada at the time. The coin's design was created by the British artist and engraver, William Wyon, who was known for his work on various coins and medals during the 19th century.
