Grenada Coins

Obverse of 1778 Grenada 66 Shillings

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Reverse of 1778 Grenada 66 Shillings

Brief Grenadan History
According to the CIA's website:-
Carib Indians inhabited Grenada when COLUMBUS discovered the island in 1498, but it remained uncolonized for more than a century. The French settled Grenada in the 17th century, established sugar estates, and imported large numbers of African slaves. Britain took the island in 1762 and vigorously expanded sugar production. In the 19th century, cacao eventually surpassed sugar as the main export crop; in the 20th century, nutmeg became the leading export. In 1967, Britain gave Grenada autonomy over its internal affairs. Full independence was attained in 1974, making Grenada one of the smallest independent countries in the Western Hemisphere. Grenada was seized by a Marxist military council on 19 October 1983. Six days later the island was invaded by US forces and those of six other Caribbean nations, which quickly captured the ringleaders and their hundreds of Cuban advisers. Free elections were reinstituted the following year and have continued since that time. Hurricane Ivan struck Grenada in September of 2004 causing severe damage.

Grenadan Gold Coins
Grenada has only produced a limited number of gold coins, the first issues were "Necessity Coinage" made by overstamping Brazilian or Portuguese 6,400 Reis (One Peca) coins, usually after plugging them to increase their weight.
Krause only mentions one date, 1778. Our first example is dated 1778, and clearly shows the conjooined portraits of Maria I and Pedro III.
Krause "World Gold Coins" lists the first type of these coins at $10,000 in VF grade.
Our second example, which has been mounted, appears to be dated 1791, and shows Maria I solo (she was widowed in 1786). Thnis date is unlisted in Krause.
We believe both coind to be very rare.
The only modern Grenadan gold coin listed in Krause is the 1969 proof medallic 200 dollars Carifta Expo Official Medal.

Edge
The edges are milled.

Technical Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Fineness	Gold Content
66 Shillings (Krause)	30	11.66	.917	.3438
66 Shillings	28	10.9	.917	.3216
6400 Reis	28	14.3436	.917	.4229

Prices & Availability
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.

Date	Denomination	Grade	Availability	Price £	Price $
1778	66 Shillings 6400 Reis	VF	Yes	£Ask	$Ask
1791	66 Shillings 6400 Reis	about VF, mounted	Yes	£Ask	$Ask

Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £2.50 or
Fully Insured £6 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
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Coins Wanted
We make an active market in almost all world coins, including Grenada coins. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.