Katalog
| Emitent | Barbados |
|---|---|
| Rok | 1718 |
| Typ | Emergency coin |
| Hodnota | 2 Bits (3⁄40) |
| Měna | Pound sterling (1627-1970) |
| Složení | Silver (.833) |
| Hmotnost | 5.55 g |
| Průměr | |
| Tloušťka | |
| Tvar | Round |
| Technika | Countermarked |
| Orientace | |
| Rytci | |
| V oběhu do | |
| Reference |
| Popis líce | Countermarked Spanish 2 Réales displaying lions and castles. |
|---|---|
| Písmo líce | Latin |
| Opis líce | I |
| Popis rubu | Spanish 2 Réales displaying coat of arms. |
| Písmo rubu | Latin |
| Opis rubu | |
| Hrana | |
| Mincovna | |
| Náklad |
1718 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 4286052450 |
| Další informace |
Historical Context: The 1718 Barbados 2 Bit Countermark emerged under King George I, amidst acute currency shortage in British West Indies colonies. Barbados, a vital sugar producer, urgently required coinage for trade. Lacking a mint, the island utilized diverse foreign silver, predominantly Spanish-American reales. This '2 Bit' countermark was a crucial government initiative, validating foreign coins for local circulation, assigning a fixed value, and preventing their export, thus stabilizing the colonial economy.
Artistry: The 'artistry' of this countermark is purely functional; no specific engraver is attributed. The punch was a utilitarian tool. Its design typically features a simple numerical '2' or 'II,' often with an