½ Stiver - George III Trial Strike
1813 year| Gold plated copper | 8.8 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Demerara and Essequibo (Guyana) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1803-1820) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | ½ Stiver (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Guilder ( -1839) |
| Composition | Gold plated 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 |
| Numista | N#100305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COLONIES OF ESSEQUEBO & DEMARARY TOKEN
HALF
STIVER
1813
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Gilt-copper trial strike of KM#9Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Stiver - George III (Trial Strike) 1813 from Demerara and Essequibo (Guyana) made of Gold plated copper weighing 8.8 g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It was minted in 1813 as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a test run to evaluate the design and production process. As a result, it is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists and historians, offering a glimpse into the early 19th-century colonial history of Guyana.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1813 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Stiver - George III (Trial Strike) 1813 coin.
