Catalog
1/8 Dollar - George IV
| Issuer | British West Indies |
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| Year | 1820-1822 |
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| Diameter | 21 mm |
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| Reverse description | A fouled admiralty anchor, entwined with rope, is prominently displayed in the centre of the field, surmounted by an imperial crown. The Roman numeral VIII appears to the left and right of the anchor shank, denoting the denomination of one-eighth dollar. The date 1822 appears in the lower exergue, while the circular legend COLONIAR: BRITAN: MONET: runs around the upper and lateral periphery, all contained within a beaded border. |
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| Reverse lettering | COLONIAR: BRITAN: MONET: VIII VIII 1822 (Translation: Colonial money of Britain) |
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| Mintage | 1820 - - 120,000 1820 - Proof - 1822 - 1822/0 - 142,000 1822 - 1822/1; Mintage included in 1822/0 - 1822 - Mintage included in 1822/0 - 1822 - Proof - |
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