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6 Livres 15 Sous ND
1813 year| Silver (.903) | 15 g | - |
| Issuer | Saint Lucia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 6 Livres 15 Sous |
| Currency | Countermarked coinage |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Shape | Other (Cut of 8 Reales) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#100894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Third cut of a Carlos III 8 Reales 1781.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IND · R
Comment
Central third cut of 8 RealesKnown host coins:
KM# 10.1: 1781
KM# 10.2: 1799, 1803, 1806, 1807, 1808
Interesting fact
The 6 Livres 15 Sous coin from Saint Lucia, minted in 1813, is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a British monarch, King George III, on a foreign coin. This was a result of Saint Lucia being a British colony at the time. The coin also has a unique design, with the king's portrait on one side and a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Saint Lucia on the other. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it weighed 15 grams, making it a substantial coin.
