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| Emisor | Barbados |
|---|---|
| Año | 1718 |
| Tipo | Emergency coin |
| Valor | 2 Bits (3⁄40) |
| Moneda | Pound sterling (1627-1970) |
| Composición | Silver (.833) |
| Peso | 5.55 g |
| Diámetro | |
| Grosor | |
| Forma | Round |
| Técnica | Countermarked |
| Orientación | |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) |
| Descripción del anverso | Countermarked Spanish 2 Réales displaying lions and castles. |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del anverso | I |
| Descripción del reverso | Spanish 2 Réales displaying coat of arms. |
| Escritura del reverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del reverso | |
| Canto | |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
1718 - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 4286052450 |
| Información adicional |
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