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1 Shilling 8 Pence - George II PHILIP V D G HISPAN ET IND REX; Mexico 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#108994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
"GR" monogram countermark. Hemispheres flanked by pillars at centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
🞹 VTRA QUE VNUM 🞹 M 🞹 1738 🞹 M 🞹
GR
Unabridged legend: Georgius Rex
Translation: Both as one. King George.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico 2 reals, KM#84.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with a mintmark from Mexico City, indicating that it was minted in Mexico but used in Jamaica, highlighting the historical connection between the two countries.
