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
Diameter 41 mm
Thickness
Shape Half circle
Technique Countermarked, Cut
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
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
Mint
Mintage ND (1801) - Host coin dates from 1726 to 1741 -
Numisquare ID 2334172020
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