COINS, WEST INDIES, BRITISH GUIANA Essequibo and Demerara, George III (1760-1820), Silver 2-Guilders, 1809 (Pr 7; KM 7). Choice mint state with semi-prooflike fields that show up a few hairlines. One of six pieces that showed up in similar grade in the 1970s and were sold off over just a couple of years. There was great care taken in the production of a small group of 1-, 2- and 3-Guilders in 1809, perhaps because it was a completely new country, although the bust had been used on the 1805 and 1806 Irish 5- and 10-Pence.
Estimate: £1000-1500