2 Sou
1834 yearBillon | - | - |
Issuer | Saint Barthelemy (Overseas France) |
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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#107653 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Countermark on Cayenne 2 Sou KM#1Interesting fact
The 2 Sou coin from Saint Barthelemy (Overseas France) made of Billon in 1834 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. The coin was minted during this period, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.