Demerara and Essequibo 3 Bits, 1808
Information
Country
Demerara and Essequibo
Demerara and Essequibo
Currency
Guilder
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
3 Bits = 15 Stiver
Year
1808
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Countermarked, cut
Weight (g)
8
Diameter (mm)
15
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
3 Bits = 15 Stiver from Demerara and Essequibo. Issued in 1808. Struck in Silver (.903). Measures 15 mm and weighs 8 g.
- Obverse
- Countermarked piece of a Mexico City 8 Reales; denomination (Essequibo and Demerara3 Bits)
- Reverse
- Smooth
- Edge
- Smooth; Seriated with 19 notches
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1808) | — |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.