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1 Stiver
1838 year| Copper | 15.55 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 | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#19598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: PURE COPPER PREFERABLE TO PAPER·
Interesting fact
The 1838 Token 1 Stiver from British Guiana (now Guyana) is interesting because it was issued during a time when the country was experiencing a severe shortage of official currency. As a result, private tokens like this one were issued by local businesses to fill the gap and facilitate trade. This coin, made of copper and weighing 15.55 grams, was likely used for everyday transactions and provides a unique glimpse into the economic history of the region during that time.
