Coin (reverse), five shilling piece, or holey dollar

This is the reverse of an 1813 silver five shilling piece from New South Wales in Australia. Also known as a 'holey' dollar, the coin was originally a Spanish dollar of Charles IV.

While the reverse has a Latin inscription around the edge for Charles IV, the border around the stamped-out hole is inscribed 'Five Shillings'.

Counter-stamped dollars were captured foreign coins, counter-stamped and reissued to make up for the shortage of official coinage.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-089-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1935.718
Date:	1813
Material:	Silver; a circular hole in the centre. Inscription: Obv. NEW SOUTH WALES 1813; around edge of hole / Rev. FIVE SHILLINGS; around edge of hole
Dimensions:	40.00 mm D
What:	Coin, 5 shilling piece / holey dollar
Subject:	European Coin Collection
Who:	Charles IV of Spain
Where:	Australia, New South Wales Spain
Event:
Description:	Silver 5 shilling piece or holey dollar, Australia, New South Wales, 1813
References:	Craig, 2
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