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¼ Guilder - George III
1816 year| Silver (.816) | 1.94 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Demerara and Essequibo (Guyana) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1803-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1816 |
| 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#19590 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED COLONY OF DEMERARY & ESSEQUIBO
1/4
1816
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Guilder - George III 1816 coin from Demerara and Essequibo (Guyana) is that it was made of silver (.816) and weighed 1.94 grams. This is notable because it was a time when many coins were made of copper or other base metals, and the use of silver in this coin indicates its high value and importance. Additionally, the fact that it was issued in 1816 during the reign of George III makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of the British West Indies.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 | 43000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1816 coin.
