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2 Livres 5 Sous British occupation ND
1813 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Guadeloupe (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 2 Livres 5 Sous (2.25) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1635-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Quarter circle |
| Technique | Countermarked, Cut |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#68540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Remaining design from original coin, which varies depending on section of the coin it was cut from.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Livres 5 Sous coin from Guadeloupe is that it was minted during the British occupation of the island, which lasted from 1810 to 1814. This coin was part of a series of coins minted by the British for use in their colonies, and it features the image of King George III on one side and the value and date on the other. Despite being minted during a time of occupation, the coin still bears the name "Guadeloupe" and the French motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" on its reverse side, reflecting the island's French heritage and history.
