🇬🇬 1834 Guernsey 8 Doubles – Copper Coin from the Reign of William IV

🇬🇬 1834 Guernsey 8 Doubles – Copper Coin from the Reign of William IV

Step back into the 19th century with this 1834 8 Doubles coin from Guernsey, a historical British Crown Dependency. Minted during the reign of King William IV, this copper coin is one of the earliest decimal-style pieces from the Channel Islands, representing 1⁄240 of a Pound—a unique relic of pre-decimal British currency.

The obverse features a classic shield within a wreath surrounded by the inscription “GUERNESEY”, while the reverse proudly displays the denomination and date in bold script:
8 DOUBLES 1834

🪙 Coin Details:

• Issuer: Guernsey

• Reign: William IV (1830–1837) / Victoria (1837–1901)

• Years Minted: 1834–1858

• Denomination: 8 Doubles (1⁄240 Pound)

• Composition: Copper

• Weight: 20 g

• Diameter: 34.4 mm

• Thickness: 2.61 mm

• Shape: Round

• Edge: Milled

• Orientation: Coin alignment (↑↓)

• Status: Demonetized

• Catalog Reference: KM# 3

This impressive large copper coin makes a striking addition to any historical or British Empire collection. Its size, weight, and crisp design elements offer both visual appeal and historical significance for collectors of early 19th-century coinage.