Demerara and Essequibo 22 Guilder, 1798 – 1799

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Demerara and Essequibo Demerara and Essequibo
Currency Guilder
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 22 Guilder
Year 1798 – 1799
Ruler George III (1760–1820)
Composition Gold (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled, countermarked
Weight (g) 14.34
Diameter (mm) 31.5
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

22 Guilder from Demerara and Essequibo. Issued from 1798 to 1799. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 31.5 mm and weighs 14.34 g.

Obverse
Countermark stylized 'E.D.' in square or oval on Brazil 6400 Réis; over bust facing right (Joseph I by the grace of god King of Portugal and the Algarves)
Reverse
Crowned shield
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1798-1799)  Scho/II 1438; Rectangular indent, 1 known
ND (1798-1799)  Scho/II 1439; Oval indent, 3 known

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