2 Sou
1834 year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Saint Barthelemy (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | Swedish colony (1784-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1834 |
| Value | 2 Sou (0.5) |
| Currency | Stiver (1797-1878) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#107651 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Countermark on Cayenne 2 Sou KM#1Interesting fact
The 2 Sou coin from Saint Barthelemy (Overseas France) made of Billon is interesting because it was minted during a brief period of time when the island was a French colony. Saint Barthelemy, also known as Saint Barts or St. Barts, was a Swedish colony from 1784 to 1878, but it was briefly occupied by France during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1834, the French government minted a small number of coins for use on the island, including the 2 Sou coin made of Billon, which is a copper and silver alloy. This coin is a rare and unique piece of numismatic history, as it represents a brief moment in time when France had a presence on the island.
