1 Bit 6 Black Dogs - British Occupation

Features

Issuer	Saint Eustatius (Dutch Caribbean)
Type	Emergency coinage › Merchant tokens
Year	1771
Currency	Guilder
Composition	Brass
Weight	1.46 g
Diameter	21.5 mm
Shape	Round
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 156906
References	Scho# 1432 Cornelis Scholten; 1951. De munten van de Nederlandsche Gebiedsdelen Overzee 1601-1948 = The Coins of the Dutch Overseas Territories 1601-1948. Jacques Schulman, Amsterdam, Netherlands. , Lyall# 452 Bob Lyall, David E. Schenkman; 1988. The Tokens, Checks, Metallic Tickets, Passes, and Tallies of the British Caribbean & Bermuda. Token and Medal Society, Lake Mary, Florida, United States.

Obverse

Value in center surrounded by text

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 Bt
HERMAN GOSSLING

Reverse

Goose on the ground surrounded by text in English

Script: Latin

Lettering: GOD BLESS ST EUSTATIUS & GUVN

Comments

Struck by the merchant Herman Gossling after the British occupation in 1781.

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
1771

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	Heritage Auctions 2022 November 20 - 21 The Archipelago Collection World Coins Showcase Auction 61284 Lot 99523	20 Nov 2022	AU (NGC AU58)	USD 780.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2013 January 15 - 16 NYINC World Coin Non-Floor Session - Dallas 3022 Lot 28948	15 Jan 2013	XF	USD 764.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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