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9 Stivers - Spanish ND
| Silver (.917) | 3.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Saint Barthelemy (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | Swedish colony (1784-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1821 |
| Value | 9 Stivers |
| Currency | Stiver (1797-1878) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#142148 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: For more details see comment section.
Comment
Type 1: on photo aboveCountermark on Spanish Colonial 1 Real from Peru, so the coin has obverse and reverse lettering from the original coin too.
Obverse:
FRD VI D G HISP ET IND R
R I
Reverse:
VTRA QUE VNUM
LM JD
Type 2:
Charles III, Spanish Réal, Madrid. Obverse countermarked - 9 raised within a elliptical indent, circa 2.48g.
Type 3:
Spanish-American Réal. One side countermarked c / 9 raised within an elliptical indent, circa 2.63g
Interesting fact
The 9 Stivers coin from Saint Barthelemy (Overseas France) is interesting because it was minted during a brief period of Spanish rule over the island, which lasted from 1808 to 1821. This coin is a rare example of a Spanish colonial coin minted outside of Spain, and its unique history makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
