½ Stiver - George III 1813 front ½ Stiver - George III 1813 back
½ Stiver - George III 1813 photo
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½ Stiver - George III

1813 year
Copper 8.8 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Demerara and Essequibo (Guyana)
King
George III (1803-1820)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1813
Value
½ Stiver (1⁄40)
Currency
Guilder ( -1839)
Composition
Copper
Weight
8.8 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#17300
Rarity index
21%

Reverse

Denomination within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COLONIES OF ESSEQUEBO & DEMARARY TOKEN
HALF
STIVER
1813

Edge

Smooth with a reeded groove running circumferentially around the edge of the coin

Interesting fact

The ½ Stiver coin from Demerara and Essequibo (Guyana) made of Copper weighing 8.8 g has an interesting fact that it was minted in 1813 during the reign of King George III, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the British colonies in South America.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1813  215000 - - - - - -

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