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1 Ackey - George III

1818 year
Silver (.925) 14.13 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Ghana › Gold Coast (1821-1957)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1818
Value
1 Ackey
Currency
Ackey (1796-1818)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
14.13 g
Diameter
33 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#43675
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Coat of arms with legend around

Script: Latin

Lettering: FREE.TRADE.TO.AFRICA.BY.ACT.OF.PARLIAMENT.1750.

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Ackey coin from Ghana, also known as the Gold Coast, features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin's design to enable locals to thread the coin onto a string or cord, allowing them to wear it as a pendant or amulet. This feature was particularly useful for the Akan people, who believed that coins with holes had spiritual significance and could bring good luck.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1818  1085 - - - - - -

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