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3 Bits ND
1808 year| Silver (.903) | 8 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Demerara and Essequibo (Guyana) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1803-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1808 |
| Value | 3 Bits = 15 Stiver (¾) |
| Currency | Guilder ( -1839) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Countermarked, Cut |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#118074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Smooth
Edge
Smooth; Seriated with 19 notches
Comment
Struck on piece of Mexico City 8 Reales KM# 109; cut from KM#2Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Bits ND (1808) from Demerara and Essequibo (Guyana) made of Silver (.903) weighing 8 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time when the region was still a British colony. The coin was minted in 1808, and it features the image of a sugar cane plant on one side and the British monarch on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a common practice during that time period, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely accepted as a medium of exchange. Today, this coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a glimpse into the history of currency and trade in the region.
