9 Livres British occupation

€68,541.00
IssuerGuadeloupe
Year1811
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value9 Livres
CurrencyLivre tournois (1635-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with cutouts
Milled, Counterstamped
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#25, Pr#2, Lec#19
Obverse descriptionCountermark Crowned G on obverse and reverse of Mexico 8 Reales, KM#109 with crenated square hole.  Original obverse: bust facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLUS • IV • DEI • GRATIA • 1804 • G
(Translation: Charles IV, by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionOriginal reverse: Hispanic arms A pair of pillars separated by a crowned simple shield with lions, castles, pomegranate and three centralized Fleurs-de-Lis.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHISPAN • ET IND • REX • Mo • 8R • T • H •
(Translation: King of Spain and Indies Mexico 8 Reales)
EdgeWith patterns (rectangle and round) in relief.
Mint
MintageND (1811)  - Host years 1791-1808 -
Catalog ID9558224120
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