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1 Stiver
1838 year| Copper | 17.6 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | British Guiana (Guyana) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1838 |
| Value | 1 Stiver (1⁄20) |
| Currency | British Guianan Guilder (1796-1839) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 17.6 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#19596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Legend around wreathed portrait left
Script: Latin
Lettering: PURE COPPER PREFERABLE TO PAPER ·
Edge
Plain
Comment
Also listed in A Charlton Standard Catalogue Canadian Colonial Tokens under Nova Scotia tokens.Private token coinage.
Interesting fact
The 1838 Token 1 Stiver from British Guiana (now Guyana) is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a British monarch, King William IV, on a coin issued by a British colony. This was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring an image of the British monarch on the obverse (front) side of the coin, and instead, the monarch's portrait was placed on the reverse (back) side. This design change was a result of the royal proclamation of 1833, which allowed the colonies to issue their own coins with the monarch's portrait on the reverse, while still maintaining the British crown's authority and approval. This coin, therefore, represents an early example of the gradual shift towards greater autonomy and self-governance in the British colonies.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Stiver 1838 coin.
