20 Sous (British occupation) ND (1811) front 20 Sous (British occupation) ND (1811) back
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20 Sous British occupation ND

1811 year
Silver - -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#68605
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Remaining design from original coin.

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 image of 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.