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20 Cents Sierra Leone Company
1791 year| Silver (.902) | 4.956 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Period | Sierra Leone Company (1791-1807) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1791 |
| Value | 20 Cents (0.20) |
| Currency | Dollar (1791-1830) |
| Composition | Silver (.902) |
| Weight | 4.956 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1830 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#43142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value written around clasped hands, value above and below, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWENTY CENT PIECE
20
20
1791
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1791 Sierra Leone 20 Cents coin is that it was minted during a time when Sierra Leone was a British colony, and the coin's design reflects this history. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of King George III, who was the King of Great Britain at the time, while the reverse features a depiction of a lion, which was a symbol of the British Empire. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the colonial past of Sierra Leone and its ties to the British Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1791 | 84 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cents (Sierra Leone Company) 1791 coin.
