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4 Shillings 1½ Pence Type IV countermark ND
| Silver (.903) | 12.29 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Tortola (British Virgin Islands) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1805-1824 |
| Value | 4 Shillings 1½ Pence |
| Currency | Dollar (1801-1825) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 12.29 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Half circle |
| Technique | Countermarked, Cut |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#104677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 that sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination. The countermark, which is a small stamp or marking on the coin, was used to indicate that the coin was issued by a specific authority or entity, in this case, the government of Tortola. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians who study the history of currency and the British colonial era.