Tobago 2¼ Pence, 1798 – 1825

TBO Countermark on French colonies 1 Stampee

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Tobago Tobago
Currency Tobagan dollar (1798 – 1814)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2¼ Pence
Year 1798 – 1825
Composition Billon (.208 silver)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 2
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

2¼ Pence from Tobago. Issued from 1798 to 1825. Struck in Billon (.208 silver). Measures 23 mm and weighs 2 g.

Obverse
Countermark over French Colonies 1 Stampee / 2 Sols piece, which is blank.
Reverse
French Colonies 1 Stampee / 2 Sols piece, which displays a crowned C monogram.
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1798-1825)  Contemporary counterfeit 57%
ND (1798-1825)  With border around countermark 57%
ND (1798-1825)  Without border around countermark 71%

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