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9 Livres British occupation ND
1811 year| Silver (.903) | 23.5 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Guadeloupe (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | 9 Livres |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1635-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 23.5 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round with cutouts |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#219715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Original reverse: crowned coat of arms of Castile and León flanked by pillars of Hercules with motto on ribbon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· HISPAN · ET IND · REX · PTS · 8 R · P · R ·
PLUS ULTRA
G
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum et Indiarum rex, Potosi, 8 Reales.
Translation:
King of Spain and India
Potosi
8 Reales
Comment
The illustrated coin has been made in 1811 during the British occupation using a Charles III 8 Reales coin minted in 1782.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the British occupation of Guadeloupe, which lasted from 1810 to 1814. This coin was part of a series of coins minted by the British for use in their colonies, and it features the British monarch, King George III, on one side and the value and date on the other. Despite being minted during a time of occupation, the coin still bears the name "Guadeloupe" and the French motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" on its reverse side, reflecting the island's French heritage and cultural identity.
