2 Bit (Countermark)
Issuer Barbados
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
Countermarked Spanish 2 Réales displaying lions and castles.
Lettering: I
Reverse
Spanish 2 Réales displaying coat of arms.
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Technique
Countermarked
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
2 Bits (Numeric: 0.075) (Fraction: 18/240)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
5.55 g
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
I
Comments
Only two specimines have been found, with both being found in Barbados. This could be from a private merchant or it could be an estate issue from the island.
