4 Shillings 11/2 Pence Type I countermark on French 1 Écu

€157,382.00
IssuerTortola
Year1801
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4 Shillings 11/2 Pence
CurrencyDollar (1801-1825)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight10.80 g
Dimensions41 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueHalf circle
Countermarked, Cut
Orientation
Engraver(s)
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Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionCountermark over cut French 1 Écu piece, which has a bust facing left and surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringTORTOLA
(Translation: [Louis XV, with God`s grace, King of France and Navarre])
Reverse descriptionCut French 1 Écu piece, which has a crowned shield surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering[SIT] NOMEN · DOMINI · [BENEDICTUM]
(Translation: [Blessed be the name of the Lord])
EdgeInscription in relief
Mint
MintageND (1801)  - Host coin dates from 1726 to 1741 -
Catalog ID2334172020
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