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| 発行体 | Barbados |
|---|---|
| 年号 | 1718 |
| 種類 | Emergency coin |
| 額面 | 2 Bits (3⁄40) |
| 通貨 | Pound sterling (1627-1970) |
| 材質 | Silver (.833) |
| 重量 | 5.55 g |
| 直径 | |
| 厚さ | |
| 形状 | Round |
| 製造技法 | Countermarked |
| 向き | |
| 彫刻師 | |
| 流通終了年 | |
| 参考文献 |
| 表面の説明 | Countermarked Spanish 2 Réales displaying lions and castles. |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 表面の銘文 | I |
| 裏面の説明 | Spanish 2 Réales displaying coat of arms. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 裏面の銘文 | |
| 縁 | |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
1718 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 4286052450 |
| 追加情報 |
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