Katalog
| İhraççı | Barbados |
|---|---|
| Yıl | 1718 |
| Tür | Emergency coin |
| Değer | 2 Bits (3⁄40) |
| Para birimi | Pound sterling (1627-1970) |
| Bileşim | Silver (.833) |
| Ağırlık | 5.55 g |
| Çap | |
| Kalınlık | |
| Şekil | Round |
| Teknik | Countermarked |
| Yönlendirme | |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | |
| Referans(lar) |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | Countermarked Spanish 2 Réales displaying lions and castles. |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Ön yüz lejandı | I |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | Spanish 2 Réales displaying coat of arms. |
| Arka yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Arka yüz lejandı | |
| Kenar | |
| Darphane | |
| Basma adedi |
1718 - - |
| Numisquare Kimliği | 4286052450 |
| Ek bilgiler |
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