8 Doubles 1914-1949 front 8 Doubles 1914-1949 back
8 Doubles 1914-1949 photo
© A. KOIFMAN JR

8 Doubles

 
Bronze 9.7 g 31.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Guernsey
King
George V (1910-1936) George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1914-1949
Value
8 Doubles (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (1808-1971)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
9.7 g
Diameter
31.7 mm
Thickness
1.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#5685
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

The denomination above the date within a wreath, beaded circle around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
8
DOUBLES
1949
H

Edge

Plain

Comment

1934
Two varieties are known.
Reverse
Die A - 9 in date aligned with other numerals.
Die B - 9 in date higher.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev