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1 Shilling 8 Pence - George II FRD VI D G HISP ET IND R; Lima 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 | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#108997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
"GR" monogram countermark. Crowned hemispheres flanked by pillars at centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• VTRA QUE VNUM • LM ⋆ 1753 ⋆ J ⋆
GR
Unabridged legend: Georgius Rex
Translation: Both as one. King George.
Comment
Countermark on Peru (Lima) 2 reals, KM#53.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with a letter "L" on the reverse, indicating that it was minted at the Lima mint in Peru, which was a Spanish colony at the time. This coin is a rare example of a British colonial coin that was minted outside of the British Isles.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1758) LM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling 8 Pence - George II (FRD VI D G HISP ET IND R; Lima mint; countermarked) ND (1758) coin.
