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½ Dollar Countermarked Coinage ND
1832 year| Silver (.903) | 15.53 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| King | William IV (1830-1837) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1832 |
| Value | ½ Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar (1791-1830) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 15.53 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#43147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIARUM · REX ·
Translation: King of Spain
Comment
Countermark on Spanish or Spanish Colonial 4 Reales.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with the initials "G.S." which stands for "Government of Sierra Leone" to indicate that it was issued by the colonial government. This countermark was applied to coins that were minted in the UK and then shipped to Sierra Leone for circulation, and it helped to distinguish them from coins issued by the British Government. This coin is a rare example of a countermarked coin from Sierra Leone and is highly sought after by collectors.
