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3 Shilling 4 Pence - George II Countermarked 4 Reales of Ferdinand VI ND
1758 year| Silver | 13 g | - |
| Issuer | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1758 |
| Value | 3 Shilling 4 Pence = 4 Reales |
| Currency | Countermarked real (1655-1822) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
"GR" monogram countermark. Hemisphere flanked by pillars at centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✶ VTRA QUE VNUM ✶Mo ✶ 1758 ✶ Mo ✶
GR
Unabridged legend: Georgius Rex
Translation: Both as one. King George.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico 4 reals KM#95.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with the 4 Reales of Ferdinand VI, indicating that it was used as a form of currency in Spanish colonies, specifically in Jamaica. This highlights the coin's historical significance as a symbol of trade and commerce between different nations and colonies during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1758) Mo | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Shilling 4 Pence - George II (Countermarked 4 Reales of Ferdinand VI) ND (1758) coin.
