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5 Pounds - George II FERDND VI D G HISPAN ET IND REX; countermarked ND
1758 year| Gold (.917) | 27 g | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#109007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Countermarked "GR" monogram. Crowned arms within order chain at centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿ INITIUM SAPINTIAE TIMOR DOMINI ✿ LM ✿✿ LM
GR
Unabridged legend: Georgius Rex
Translation: Beginning of wisdom is the fear of God. King George.
Comment
Countermark on Peru (Lima) 8 escudos, KM#50.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 "FERDND VI D G HISPAN ET IND REX" suggests that the coin was issued by King Ferdinand VI of Spain, who also ruled over the Spanish colonies in the Americas, including Jamaica. This coin is a rare example of a Spanish colonial coin that was issued in Jamaica during the 18th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1758) | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - George II (FERDND VI D G HISPAN ET IND REX; countermarked) ND (1758) coin.
