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1 Penny
1788 yearCopper | - | - |
Issuer | Barbados |
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King | George III (1760-1820) |
Type | Token |
Year | 1788 |
Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
Currency | Pound sterling (1627-1970) |
Composition | Copper |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#105237 |
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Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Large pineapple, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BARBADOES PENNY
1788
Comment
Type II, small head, larger pineappleInteresting fact
The Token 1 Penny 1788 from Barbados made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin that was issued during the colonial period in Barbados. It is believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists. In fact, it is considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world, with some specimens selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1788 | 5376 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny 1788 coin.