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1 Stiver - George III Trial Strike

1813 year
Gold plated copper 18.75 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Demerara and Essequibo (Guyana)
King
George III (1803-1820)
Type
Pattern
Year
1813
Value
1 Stiver (1⁄20)
Currency
Guilder ( -1839)
Composition
Gold plated copper
Weight
18.75 g
Diameter
33 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#100307
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Denomination within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COLONIES OF ESSEQUEBO & DEMARARY TOKEN
ONE
STIVER
1813

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Gilt copper trial strike of KM#10

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Stiver - George III (Trial Strike) 1813 from Demerara and Essequibo (Guyana) made of Gold plated copper weighing 18.75g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It is considered a trial strike, meaning it was struck multiple times to test the dies and ensure the design was properly transferred to the coin. This process resulted in a small number of coins being produced, making them highly sought after by collectors. Additionally, the fact that it is made of gold-plated copper adds to its rarity and value, as it was a unique composition for coins at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1813  2 - - - - - -

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