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66 Shillings Countermark on plugged Brazil 6400 Reis, KM# 199.2 ND
Gold (.917) | 11.61 g | - |
Issuer | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1798-1818 |
Value | 66 Shillings (8) |
Currency | Saint Vincent Dollar (1797-1818) |
Composition | Gold (.917) |
Weight | 11.61 g |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-07 |
Numista | N#101749 |
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Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Plug on arms within crowned ornate shield.
Comment
Countermark on plugged Brazil 6400 Reis, KM#199.2.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was created as a form of currency for the island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The coin was made from gold and had a value of 66 shillings, which was a significant amount at the time. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item due to its age and historical significance.