6 Bits

Features

Issuer Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1811-1814
Value 6 Bits (0.545)
Currency Saint Vincent Dollar (1797-1818)
Composition Silver
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (Cut of 8 Reales)
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
100901
References KM# 10,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Pr# 12
Fred Pridmore ; 1960. Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations to the End of the Reign of George VI 1952 / Part 1. European Territories. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 4 more volumes.

Obverse

A circular central segment from a Spanish Colonial Charles IV 8 Reales, countermarked with a "S/VI" stamp raised within a shaped indent.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S/VI

Reverse

A circular central segment from a Spanish Colonial Charles IV 8 Reales, with the Castille & Leon coat of arms.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 6 BitsPicture 1 of a sold 6 Bits
Heritage Auctions
2022 November 20 - 21 The Archipelago Collection World Coins Showcase Auction 61284
Lot 99537
Internet Archive
20 Nov 2022 VF
(NGC VF Details (Obverse Scratched))
USD 3120.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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