Ancient, British and World Coins, Historical and Art Medals

Sierra Leone, Decimal system, Cent, 1791, lion with forked tail, no grass; Proof Cent, 1791, same variety (Prid./Vice 10). Extremely fine (2)

The 1791 coins in the decimal series were intended to replace the sterling series, and arrived in Sierra Leone in November 1793. Unfortunately, before they could be unloaded, a fire on board the ship containing the consignment of 1791 cents resulted in most of the issue being destroyed