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1 Black Dog
| Issuer | Montserrat |
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| Year | 1780-1790 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | French colonial billon sol host coin (dated 1782, mint mark A for Paris) bearing a crowned 'M' countermark applied on behalf of Montserrat. The host coin's obverse legend reads COLONIES DE ROY around the inner circle, with the denomination SOLS and date 1782 visible in the central field beneath a fleur-de-lis motif. The bold rectangular or oval countermark 'M' is struck into the host coin's surface, identifying the piece as sanctioned currency for use on the island of Montserrat. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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