© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
4 Shillings 1½ Pence Type III countermark ND
| Silver (.917) | 12.59 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Tortola (British Virgin Islands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1805-1824 |
| Value | 4 Shillings 1½ Pence |
| Currency | Dollar (1801-1825) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 12.59 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Half circle |
| Technique | Countermarked, Cut |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#104675 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 issued during a time when the British Virgin Islands were still a British colony, and it features a unique countermark, the Type III, which was used specifically for coins circulating in the British West Indies.
