Guernsey 1885-H double

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 by the Heaton mint in 1868, 1885, 1889, 1893, 1899, 1902-03 and 1911. One double = half farthing.

Reported Mintage: 56,000 plus proofs.

Specification: bronze.

Catalog reference: KM 10.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Skingley, Philip, ed., Standard Catalogue of British Coins: Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Man & Lundy), Pre-Decimal Issues, 2nd edition, London: Spink & Son, 2003.

Link to:

• Great Britain 1856 half farthing
• Guernsey 1864 8 doubles
• 1885-H 2 doubles
• Guernsey 1885-H 4 doubles
• Guernsey 1885-H 8 doubles
• Guernsey 1899-H double
• Coins and currency dated 1885