30 Para - George III ND
1814 year| Silver | 3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Ionian Islands › United States of the Ionian Islands (1815-1864) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1810-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1814 |
| Value | 30 Para |
| Currency | Para (1814-1819) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#91809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Lettering: •HISPAN•ET IND•REX•Mo•1R•F•M•
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
1 real
Edge
Plain
Comment
One unusual piece exists with only one countermark on a French coin of Louis XIV.Interesting fact
The 30 Para coin from the Ionian Islands featuring George III (1814) is interesting because it was minted during a brief period of British rule over the islands, which lasted from 1815 to 1864. The coin's design, including the portrait of George III, was likely influenced by British coinage of the time, and its silver content and weight of 3g were standard for coins of its denomination. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it is now a rare and valuable collector's item due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
