© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
4 Shillings 1½ Pence Type II countermark on Mexican 8 Reales of Carl IV ND
| Silver (.903) | 13.82 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Tortola (British Virgin Islands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1802-1805 |
| Value | 4 Shillings 1½ Pence |
| Currency | Dollar (1801-1825) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 13.82 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Half circle |
| Technique | Countermarked, Cut |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#157384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cut Mexican 8 Reales piece, which has a crowned shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: [HISPAN · ET · IND · REX · Mo · 8R · F · M]
Translation: [King of Spain and the Indies, Mexico City 8 Reales]
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 during a time when the islands were facing a severe shortage of coinage. The British government authorized the production of these coins, which were made from silver and featured a unique countermark on the Mexican 8 Reales of Carl IV. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, with only a limited number of coins known to exist.
