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4 Shillings 11/2 Pence Type I countermark on French 1 Écu
Issuer | Tortola |
Year | 1801 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 4 Shillings 11/2 Pence |
Currency | Dollar (1801-1825) |
Composition | Silver (.917) |
Weight | 10.80 g |
Dimensions | 41 mm |
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Shape and Technique | Half circle Countermarked,
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Obverse description | Countermark over cut French 1 Écu piece, which has a bust facing left and surrounded by legend. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | TORTOLA (Translation: [Louis XV, with God`s grace, King of France and Navarre]) |
Reverse description | Cut French 1 Écu piece, which has a crowned shield surrounded by legend. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | [SIT]
NOMEN · DOMINI · [BENEDICTUM] (Translation: [Blessed be the name of the Lord]) |
Edge | Inscription in relief |
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Mintage | ND (1801) - Host coin dates from 1726 to 1741 -
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Catalog ID | 2334172020 |
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