The Tankersley Collection of West Indian Coins and Tokens

Trinidad, Issue c. post 1804, Half-Bitt (valued at Sixpence), a cut quarter segment of a Spanish 2 Reales (Pistareen), without countermark, 1.17g/18.1gr (Prid. –). Good fine £40-£50

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Tankersley Collection of West Indian Coins and Tokens.

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This denomination was used widely throughout the West Indies and is listed in Pridmore under Barbados (Prid. 6); however, the specific denomination is referenced in the Trinidad Order of Government, 5 May 1829, due to a problem with lightweight segments (cut fifths and sixths) entering circulation and creating problems in the marketplace.