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5 Shillings - Charles IIII Holey Dollar
| Silver | 21.8 g | 39.2 mm |
| Issuer | Prince Edward Island (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1791-1808 |
| Value | 5 Shillings (¼) |
| Currency | Pound (1790-1871) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 21.8 g |
| Diameter | 39.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·HISPAN·ET IND·REX·Mᴼ·8R·F·M·
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Mexico City 8 Reales TH
Edge
Splined
Comment
Counterstamp near forehead of king: 10 triangles arranged in circle.PE-1A1 Treasury Ring
PE-1A2 Merchant Ring
► Total: there are 1000 "Holey Dollars" ! ◄
Forgeries for collectors (made from genuine Spanish-American dollars) first encountered in about 1890.
Modern cast copies in white metal exist (all rings dated 1793). 11 point counterstamp near nose of king.
ATTENTION : The "Plug Dollar" is the center of this coin !!!
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Shillings - Charles IIII (Holey Dollar) coin from Prince Edward Island is that it was originally minted with a hole in the center, which was intended to prevent the coin from being used as a button or ornament. This unique feature has led to the coin being nicknamed the "Holey Dollar."
