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Trade Dollar Arabic Countermark on Maria Theresa Thaler 1765 ND
| Silver (.833) | 28.06 g | - |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1747-1765 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Java - Countermarked Coinage |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28.06 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#126496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle with a small shield of Tyrol at the center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID·AUST·DUX BU·COM·TYR·1765·X·
Comment
Java. Maria Theresa Taler 1765 With Java Counterstamp in Arabic, KM183.1, Dav-479, (unlisted in Hafner), counterstamp authorized by the Dutch East India Company for circulation on Java.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an Arabic countermark, which was added to the coin during its circulation in the Netherlands East Indies (present-day Indonesia). This countermark was used to verify the coin's authenticity and value, and it's a unique feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of the same era.