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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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#68618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Original reverse:
Hispanic arms
A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•HISPAN•ET IND•REX•Mo•8R•F•M•
"PLUS VLTRA" sur la banderole
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Unabridged legend:
HISPANIARUM ET INDIARUM REX
Mexico
8 Reales
Translation:
King of Spain and India
Mexico
8 Reales
Edge
Alternating round and square pattern
Comment
The illustrated coin has been made in 1811 during the British occupation using a Charles IV 8 Reales coin minted in 1797.There are other such coins made using Charles III or Ferdinand VII 8 Reales coins.
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 during this period, which were designed to replace the French coins that were previously used on the island. The use of silver in the coin's composition and its relatively low weight compared to other coins of similar value also make it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
