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¼ Guilder - George III
1809 year| Silver (.816) | 1.94 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Demerara and Essequibo (Guyana) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1803-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1809 |
| Value | ¼ Guilder |
| Currency | Guilder ( -1839) |
| Composition | Silver (.816) |
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#19589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath under St. Edwards crown
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COLONIES OF ESSEQUEBO & DEMARARY TOKEN
-/4
1809
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Guilder - George III 1809 coin from Demerara and Essequibo (Guyana) is that it was minted during a time when the region was still a British colony, and the coin's design reflects this history. The obverse of the coin features an image of King George III, while the reverse bears the image of a sugar cane plant, which was a major crop in the region at the time. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the economic and political ties between Guyana and the British Empire during the early 19th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1809 | 124000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Guilder - George III 1809 coin.
