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4 Shillings 1½ Pence Type I countermark on Mexican 8 Reales of Carl III ND
1801 year| Silver (.917) | 13.02 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Tortola (British Virgin Islands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1801 |
| Value | 4 Shillings 1½ Pence |
| Currency | Dollar (1801-1825) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 13.02 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Half circle |
| Technique | Countermarked, Cut |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#104672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cut Mexican 8 Reales piece, which has a bust facing right and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
[CAROLUS · III · DEI · GRATIA]
[1787]
Translation: [Carl III, with God's grace]
Comment
Countermark on a 1/2 cut of Mexican 8 Reales; the countermark may either appear on the obverse or reverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was created as a form of currency for the British Virgin Islands, specifically the island of Tortola, in the early 19th century. The coin was made from silver and has a unique design, featuring a countermark of the Mexican 8 Reales of Carl III. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of currency and trade in the Caribbean region.
