Tortola 4 Shillings 1½ Pence, 1801
Type I countermark on Mexican 8 Reales of Carl III
Information
Country
Tortola
Tortola
Currency
Tortola Dollar - Act of 1801
(1801 – 1825)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
4 Shillings 1½ Pence
Year
1801
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Half circle
Technique
Countermarked, cut
Weight (g)
13.02
Diameter (mm)
40
Demonetized
Yes
Description
4 Shillings 1½ Pence from Tortola. Issued in 1801. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 40 mm and weighs 13.02 g.
- Obverse
- Countermark over cut Mexican 8 Reales piece, which has a crowned shield surrounded by legend. ([King of Spain and the Indies, Mexico City 8 Reales])
- Reverse
- Cut Mexican 8 Reales piece, which has a bust facing right and surrounded by legend. ([Carl III, with God's grace])
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1801) Mo | — | Host coin dates from 1772 to 1789 |
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