© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
20 Sous British occupation ND
1811 year| Silver | 2.94 g | 21.75 mm |
| Issuer | Guadeloupe (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | 20 Sous (1) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1635-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.94 g |
| Diameter | 21.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#68607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Remaining design from original coin:
Oval crowned coat of arms of France, between two olive branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTUM 1784•
Translation: Blessed the name of the Lord.
Engraver: Pierre-Benjamin Duvivier
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.
