9 Livres British occupation

Issuer Guadeloupe
Year 1811
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 9 Livres
Currency Livre tournois (1635-1795)
Composition Silver
Weight
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round with cutouts
Technique Milled, Counterstamped
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#25, Pr#2, Lec#19
Obverse description Countermark Crowned G on obverse and reverse of Mexico 8 Reales, KM#109 with crenated square hole. Original obverse: bust facing right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAROLUS • IV • DEI • GRATIA • 1804 • G
(Translation: Charles IV, by the grace of God)
Reverse description Original reverse: Hispanic arms A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering HISPAN • ET IND • REX • Mo • 8R • T • H •
(Translation: King of Spain and Indies Mexico 8 Reales)
Edge With patterns (rectangle and round) in relief.
Mint
Mintage ND (1811) - Host years 1791-1808 -
Numisquare ID 9558224120
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