目录
| 发行方 | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| 年份 | 1791 |
| 类型 | Emergency coin |
| 面值 | 1 Dollar |
| 货币 | Dollar (1791-1830) |
| 材质 | Silver (.902) |
| 重量 | 25.474 g |
| 直径 | 36.5 mm |
| 厚度 | |
| 形状 | Round |
| 制作工艺 | Milled |
| 方向 | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| 雕刻师 | |
| 流通至 | 1830 |
| 参考资料 | KM#6 |
| 正面描述 | Crouching lion |
|---|---|
| 正面文字 | Latin |
| 正面铭文 | SIERRA LEONE COMPANY AFRICA |
| 背面描述 | Value written around clasped hands, value above and below, date below |
| 背面文字 | Latin |
| 背面铭文 | ONE DOLLAR PIECE 100 100 1791 |
| 边缘 | Smooth |
| 铸币厂 | |
| 铸造量 |
1791 - - 6 560 1791 - Proof - 40 |
| Numisquare 编号 | 7915317450 |
| 附加信息 |
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