Katalog
| Emitent | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Rok | 1791 |
| Typ | Emergency coin |
| Nominał | 1 Dollar |
| Waluta | Dollar (1791-1830) |
| Skład | Silver (.902) |
| Waga | 25.474 g |
| Średnica | 36.5 mm |
| Grubość | |
| Kształt | Round |
| Technika | Milled |
| Orientacja | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Rytownik(zy) | |
| W obiegu do | 1830 |
| Źródło(a) | KM#6 |
| Opis awersu | Crouching lion |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Latin |
| Legenda awersu | SIERRA LEONE COMPANY AFRICA |
| Opis rewersu | Value written around clasped hands, value above and below, date below |
| Pismo rewersu | Latin |
| Legenda rewersu | ONE DOLLAR PIECE 100 100 1791 |
| Krawędź | Smooth |
| Mennica | |
| Nakład |
1791 - - 6 560 1791 - Proof - 40 |
| ID Numisquare | 7915317450 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
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