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4 Doubles Mule
1830 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1830 |
| Value | 4 Doubles (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1808-1971) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#312698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value, date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
4
DOUBLES
1830
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
This coin is considered a rare and unique specimen among numismatists because it was minted with a combination of dies not normally used together. The obverse die is from a Pattern 4 Doubles coin, while the reverse die is from a regular 1830 Guernsey coin. This error, known as a "mule," occurred when the mint worker mistakenly paired the wrong dies, resulting in a one-of-a-kind coin. Its rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts.
