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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
3 Guilder ND
1808 year| Silver (.903) | 27 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Demerara and Essequibo (Guyana) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1803-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1808 |
| Value | 3 Guilder |
| Currency | Guilder ( -1839) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round with cutouts (With a crenated hole) |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked, Cut |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#118073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPAN·ET IND·REX·Mo ·8R·F·M·
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum et Indiarum Rex
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies
Edge
Edge design identical to Mexico City 8 Reales
Comment
Countermark in dotted oval on Mexico City 8 Reales, KM# 109; Serrated hole with 19 notches punched through host coin as well. Struck the same coin as KM#1 was cut from.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Guilder ND (1808) coin from Demerara and Essequibo (Guyana) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of King Louis Bonaparte, who was the brother of Napoleon Bonaparte and had been exiled to the Dutch colony of Suriname. The coin's mintage was likely intended to help stabilize the local economy and promote trade in the region. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
