5 Pounds - George II (FERDINANDUS VI D G HISP REX; countermarked) ND (1758) front 5 Pounds - George II (FERDINANDUS VI D G HISP REX; countermarked) ND (1758) back
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5 Pounds - George II FERDINANDUS VI D G HISP REX; countermarked ND

1758 year
Gold (.917) 27 g -
Description
Issuer
Jamaica
King
George II (1727-1760)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1758
Value
5 Pounds = 120 Reales
Currency
Countermarked real (1655-1822)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
27 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Counterstamped
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#109006
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Countermarked "GR" monogram. Crowned arms within order chain at centre.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
✿ NOMINA MAGNA SEQUOR ✿ So ✿ J
G.R.

Unabridged legend: Georgius Rex

Translation: I follow the names of the great. King George.

Comment

Countermark on Chile 8 escudos, KM#3.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked, which means that a stamp or mark was added to the coin after it was minted, indicating that it was issued by a different authority or for a specific purpose. In this case, the countermark "FERDINANDUS VI D G HISP REX" suggests that the coin was issued by King Ferdinand VI of Spain, who ruled from 1746 to 1759. This is interesting because it highlights the complex history of currency and trade in the Caribbean during the 18th century, and how different countries and authorities issued their own coins for use in the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1758)  1 - - - - - -

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