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20 Sous British occupation ND
1811 year| Silver |
| Issuer | Guadeloupe (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | 20 Sous (1) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1635-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#68539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Remaining design from original coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M·B·F·ET H·REX·F·D·B ET·L·D·S·R·I A·T·ET·E·17 58·
Engraver: Johann Ochs
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Sous coin from Guadeloupe (Overseas France) made of Silver 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 British monarch, King George III, on one side and the value of the coin 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 cultural identity.
