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20 Sous British occupation ND
1811 year| Silver | 2.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Guadeloupe (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | 20 Sous (1) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1635-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Size | 12 mm |
| Shape | Square with scalloped edges (Scalloped) |
| Technique | Countermarked, Cut |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#68538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Plain from countermark strike on the other side, but might have fade remains from host coin.
Edge
Crenellated
Comment
The British occupation authorities issued a decree on May 9, 1811, introducing a new currency. To do so, they used coins already in circulation in the colony.Spanish piastres (gourdes) bearing the effigies of Charles III and IV, and those of Ferdinand VII, were pierced, cut and punched. These gourdes circulated for the value of 9 colonial pounds, and the fraction extracted from the center (moco) was circulated for 20 cents.
Mocos were demonetized by the ordinance of March 23, 1817, but pierced gourdes continued to be legal tender until 1858 at a value of 4 francs and 85 centimes. (Source: Monnaies et jetons des colonies françaises, Ed. Gadoury)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the British occupation of Guadeloupe, which lasted from 1810 to 1814. This coin is a rare example of a coin minted during this brief period of British rule, and its design and silver content make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1811) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Sous (British occupation) ND (1811) coin.
