1 Tackoe - George III (Trial Strike) 1796 front 1 Tackoe - George III (Trial Strike) 1796 back
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1 Tackoe - George III Trial Strike

1796 year
Copper 1.94 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Ghana › Gold Coast (1821-1957)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Pattern
Year
1796
Value
1 Tackoe (⅛)
Currency
Ackey (1796-1818)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.94 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#69753
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coat of Arms

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The A Pattern 1 Tackoe - George III (Trial Strike) 1796 from Ghana › Gold Coast (1821-1957) made of Copper weighing 1.94 g is a rare and unique coin that was minted as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was produced in limited quantities for testing purposes. This makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.