Katalog
| Emittent | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1791 |
| Typ | Emergency coin |
| Nennwert | 1 Dollar |
| Währung | Dollar (1791-1830) |
| Material | Silver (.902) |
| Gewicht | 25.474 g |
| Durchmesser | 36.5 mm |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round |
| Prägetechnik | Milled |
| Ausrichtung | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | 1830 |
| Referenz(en) | KM#6 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Crouching lion |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende | SIERRA LEONE COMPANY AFRICA |
| Reversbeschreibung | Value written around clasped hands, value above and below, date below |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende | ONE DOLLAR PIECE 100 100 1791 |
| Rand | Smooth |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
1791 - - 6 560 1791 - Proof - 40 |
| Numisquare-ID | 7915317450 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
Historical Context: The 1791 Sierra Leone Company One Dollar coin marks a unique chapter in late 18th-century British history. Issued by the philanthropic Sierra Leone Company, its purpose was to establish a free colony for liberated slaves in West Africa, primarily Black Loyalists. Struck in the colony’s founding year, this coinage was vital for Freetown's independent monetary system, symbolizing a distinct attempt at humanitarian colonialism and economic self-sufficiency, rather than monarchical rule.
Artistry: This piece is widely attributed to Matthew Boulton's Soho Mint, a pioneer in precision coining. Its design reflects strong Neoclassical influence, characterized by clarity and balanced composition. The obverse features a majestic lion, a British heraldic symbol, surmounting a stylized mountain range representing Sierra Leone, encircled by "SIERRA LEONE COMPANY AFRICA". The reverse powerfully displays two clasped hands, symbolizing unity and abolitionist ideals, framed by a wreath, with "ONE DOLLAR" and "1791".
Technical/Grading: Struck from .902 fine silver (25