7 Stivers ND (1821) front 7 Stivers ND (1821) back
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7 Stivers ND

1821 year
Silver 2.44 g -
Description
Issuer
Saint Barthelemy (Overseas France)
Period
Swedish colony (1784-1878)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1821
Value
7 Stivers
Currency
Stiver (1797-1878)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.44 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#107640
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Countermarked crown, 7 and m raised within an oval indent.
Reverse of a Spanish real.

See also comments.

Lettering: 7 M

Comment

There are also another types of countermark:
Type 1: Described above.
Type 2: Countermarked 7 raised within an oval indent and c raised within a shaped indent. So this type has two separated countermarks.
Type 3: Countermarked 7 raised within an oval indent. So this type has one countermark.

Interesting fact

The 7 Stivers ND (1821) coin from Saint Barthelemy (Overseas France) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is believed that the coin was minted in limited quantities as a trial strike, and most of the coins were likely melted down for their silver content. As a result, the surviving coins are highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.