Guadeloupe 40 Sous, 1811
British occupation
Information
Country
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe
Currency
Livre tournois
(1635 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
40 Sous
Year
1811
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
6.02
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
40 Sous from Guadeloupe. Issued in 1811. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 25 mm and weighs 6.02 g.
- Obverse
- Countermark Crowned G on Great Britain 1 Shilling, KM#607: older laureate and cuirassed bust of King George III right, legend around. (George the Third by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Remaining design from original coin: cruciform shields with large Garter star central, crowns in angles, date below, legend around. (King of Great Britain, France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1811) | — | Host years 1787. |
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