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1 Bit Cut of Reales
| Issuer | Trinidad |
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| Year | 1811 |
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| Value | 1 Bit (1 Shilling) |
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| Obverse description | Rectangular incuse counterstamp applied by the colonial authorities of Trinidad, bearing the bold capital letter 'T' in relief within a recessed rectangular punch, centrally positioned in the field. The counterstamp was applied to a cut segment of a Spanish colonial 8 Reales cob (macuquina) coin, authorizing its circulation as a 1 Bit piece. The host coin's original surface is visible surrounding the stamp, exhibiting the characteristic irregular texture of hammered silver coinage. The 'T' initial denotes Trinidad, serving as the validating mark of the issuing authority. |
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| Obverse lettering | T |
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| Edge | Irregular (cut) |
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