1 Shilling 8 Pence - George II FERD VI D G HISP ET IND R; Guatemala City mint; countermarked ND
1758 year| Silver (.903) | 6.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1758 |
| Value | 1 Shilling 8 Pence = 2 Reales |
| Currency | Countermarked real (1655-1822) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Counterstamped monogram "GR" at centre. Crowned hemispheres flanked by crowned pillars.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UTRA QUE VNUM
• G • 1759 • G •
G.R.
Unabridged legend: Georgius Rex
Translation: Both as one. King George.
Comment
Countermark on Guatemala 2 reals, KM#20.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with the letters "FERD VI D G HISP ET IND R" which stands for "Ferdinand VI, King of Spain and the Indies," indicating that it was issued during the Spanish colonial period in Jamaica.
