Katalog
| Emitent | Barbados |
|---|---|
| Rok | 1718 |
| Typ | Emergency coin |
| Nominał | 2 Bits (3⁄40) |
| Waluta | Pound sterling (1627-1970) |
| Skład | Silver (.833) |
| Waga | 5.55 g |
| Średnica | |
| Grubość | |
| Kształt | Round |
| Technika | Countermarked |
| Orientacja | |
| Rytownik(zy) | |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) |
| Opis awersu | Countermarked Spanish 2 Réales displaying lions and castles. |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Latin |
| Legenda awersu | I |
| Opis rewersu | Spanish 2 Réales displaying coat of arms. |
| Pismo rewersu | Latin |
| Legenda rewersu | |
| Krawędź | |
| Mennica | |
| Nakład |
1718 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 4286052450 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
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