Catalogusgegevens

LastDodo nummer
3056581
Rubriek
Munten
Titel
Guernsey 4 doubles 1864
Nominale waarde
Jaar
1864
Variant / overslag
Soort
Ontwerper
Serie
Materiaal
Gewicht
4.84
Diameter
26.1
Dikte
Vorm
Tekst voorzijde
4 DOUBLES 1864
Tekst keerzijde
GUERNESEY
Rand
Plain
Muntmeesterteken
Muntteken
Oplage
213.000
Krause en Mishler nummer
KM# 6
Catalogusnummer
Bijzonderheden
overdate variety exists Until the early 19th century, Guernsey used predominantly French currency. Coins of the French livre were legal tender until 1834, with French francs used until 1921. In 1830, Guernsey began production of copper coins denominated in doubles. The double was worth 1/80 of a French franc. The name "double" derived from the French "double deniers", although the value of the coin was equal to the liard (3 deniers piece) still circulating. Coins were issued in denominations of 1, 2, 4 and 8 doubles. The 8 double coin was a "Guernsey penny", with twelve to the "Guernsey shilling" (worth 1.2 francs). However, this shilling was not equal to the British shilling (worth 1.26 francs, as the exchange rate according to the respective gold standards was 25.22 francs = 1 pound sterling).