| Issuer | Tortola |
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| Year | 1801 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 4 Shillings 11/2 Pence |
| Currency | Dollar (1801-1825) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 10.80 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Half circle |
| Technique | Countermarked, Cut |
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| Obverse description | Countermark over cut French 1 Écu piece, which has a bust facing left and surrounded by legend. |
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| 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 |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | ND (1801) - Host coin dates from 1726 to 1741 - |
| Numisquare ID | 2334172020 |
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