¼ Ackey - George III 1796 front ¼ Ackey - George III 1796 back
¼ Ackey - George III 1796 photo
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¼ Ackey - George III

1796 year
Silver (.925) 3.8875 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Ghana › Gold Coast (1821-1957)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Token
Year
1796
Value
¼ Ackey
Currency
Ackey (1796-1818)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
3.8875 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#69748
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coat of arms with legend around

Script: Latin

Lettering: FREE TRADE TO AFRICA. BY ACT. OF PARLIMENT .1750.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Note - This coin has the spelling error PARLIMENT instead of PARLIAMENT on the reverse.

Interesting fact

The A Token ¼ Ackey - George III 1796 from Ghana › Gold Coast (1821-1957) made of Silver (.925) weighing 3.8875 g is an interesting coin because it was used as a form of currency during the colonial era in Ghana, specifically during the time of British rule. It was minted in 1796 and features an image of King George III on one side and the coat of arms of the Gold Coast on the other. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it weighs 3.8875 grams. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the economic and cultural exchange between Europe and Africa during the colonial period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1796  2880 - - - - - -

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