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5 Pence - George II FRD VI D G HISP ET IND R; Mexico City mint; countermarked ND
1758 year| Silver (.903) | 1.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1758 |
| Value | 5 Pence = ½ Real (0.5) |
| Currency | Countermarked real (1655-1822) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Counterstamped monogram "GR". Two hemispheres flanked by pillars at centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•VTRA QUE VNUM •
Mo • 1748 • M
GR
Unabridged legend: Georgius Rex
Translation: Both as one. King George.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico 1/2 real, KM#67.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with a letter "M" on the obverse (front) side, indicating that it was issued from the Mexico City mint. This is unusual because Jamaica was a British colony at the time, and most coins issued in Jamaica bore the standard British royal coat of arms. The countermarking suggests that this coin may have been intended for use in Mexico or other Spanish colonies, and was later brought to Jamaica.
