4 Escalins Countermarked coinage, France

Main information

Country:
France
Years of Minting:
1802
Period:
n/a
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Shape:
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique:
Countermarked, cut
Mint:
n/a

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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Remaining design from the original coin, center of Spain arms.

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Obverse

Description:

Countermark 4E RF on center plug of Spanish or Spanish Colonial 8 Reales cut as an octagon. The remaining ring was then cut into eight small bits, each of them forming a KM#2 Escalin. 1 Escalin equals 4/5 of a Spanish real, and equals 1 Livres.

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Edge

Description:

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Obverse:

4E RF

Reverse:

Composition

Silver (.903)

Size

Weight:10.828 g
Diameter:n/a
Thickness:n/a
Edge:n/a

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4 Escalins Countermarked coinage, France

Main information

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Coin Design

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Obverse

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Edge

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