Guernsey 1858 8 doubles

Sincona sale 85, lot 2519

This specimen was lot 2519 in Sincona sale 87 (Zurich, October 2023), where it did not sell. The catalog description^[1] noted,

"GROSSBRITANNIEN Guernsey, Victoria, 1837-1901. 8 Doubles 1858, Soho Mint. Vorzüglich-FDC, Extremely fine-uncirculated."

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 1834 and 1858. Eight doubles = one penny. Subsequent issues were of reduced weight.

Recorded mintage: 111,000 plus proofs.

Specification: copper, this specimen 18.50 g.

Catalog reference: KM 3.

Source:

• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 87, World Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
• 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:

• 1834 8 doubles
• 1858 4 doubles
• Great Britain 1858 penny
• 1864 8 doubles
• Coins and currency dated 1858