Tobago 2¼ Pence, 1798
TOBAGO Countermark
Information
Country
Tobago
Tobago
Currency
Tobagan dollar
(1798 – 1814)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2¼ Pence
Year
1798
Composition
Billon (.208 silver)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
2
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2¼ Pence from Tobago. Issued in 1798. Struck in Billon (.208 silver). Measures 23 mm and weighs 2 g.
- Obverse
- Countermark over French Colonies 1 Stampee / 2 Sols piece, which displays a crowned C monogram.
- Reverse
- French Colonies 1 Stampee / 2 Sols piece, which is uniface.
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1798) | — | Only 2 examples known |
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