Guernsey 1858 4 doubles

formerly in the Mountain Groan Collection

Guernsey, formerly spelled Guernesey, is one of of the Channel Islands. Its bailiwick traditionally included the islands of Sark and Alderney. This type was struck in 1830 and 1858. Four doubles = half penny. Subsequent issues were of reduced weight.

Reported Mintage: 114,000.

Specification: copper.

Catalog reference: KM 2.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Standard Catalogue of British Coins: Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Man & Lundy), and Anglo-Gallic coins, Pre-Decimal Issues, 5th edition, London: Sovereign Rarities, 2025.

Link to:

• Great Britain 1858 half penny
• 1858 8 doubles
• Guernsey 1864 8 doubles
• Guernsey 1885-H 4 doubles
• Coins and currency dated 1858