| Issuer | Tortola |
|---|---|
| Year | 1805-1824 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 4 Shillings 11/2 Pence |
| Currency | Dollar (1801-1825) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 12.29 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Half circle |
| Technique | Countermarked, Cut |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#20, Pr#8 |
| Obverse description | Countermark over cut Mexican 8 Reales piece, which has a bust facing right and surrounded by legend. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
TORTOLA [CAROLUS · IIII · DEI · GRATIA] [1800] (Translation: [Carl IV, with God`s grace]) |
| Reverse description | Cut Mexican 8 Reales piece, which has a crowned shield surrounded by legend. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
[HISPAN · ET · IND · REX · Mo · 8R · F · M] (Translation: [King of Spain and the Indies, Mexico City 8 Reales]) |
| Edge | |
| Mint |
Mo Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date) |
| Mintage |
ND (1805-1824) Mo - Host coin dates from 1791 to 1808 - |
| Numisquare ID | 3470696110 |
| Additional information |
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