1 Shilling - Charles IIII Plug Dollar

€2.00
IssuerPrince Edward Island
Year1791-1808
TypeEmergency coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound (1790-1871)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.8 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
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In circulation to
Reference(s) CCT#PE-1B, KM#1
Obverse descriptionCounterstamp on cheek of king: 10 triangles arranged in circle.
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Reverse descriptionCastle, lion, and 3 Fleurs-de-Lis of shield (see 8 Reales). PE-1B1 Treasury plug PE-1B2 Merchant plug ► Total: There are 1000 "Plug Dollars" ! Forgeries for collectors (made from genuine Spanish-American dollars) first encountered in about 1890. Modern cast copies in white metal exist (all rings dated 1793). 11 point counterstamp on neck of king. ATTENTION : The "Holey Dollar" (Ring) is the outline of this coin.
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Mintage1791  - -
1800  - -
1804  - -
1808  - -
Catalog ID5718918920
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