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5 Pounds - George II PHILIP V D G HISPAN ET IND REX; countermarked ND
1758 year| Gold (.917) | 27 g | 36 mm |
| 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 |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#79826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Countermarked "GR" monogram. Crowned arms within order chain at centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿ INITIUM SAPINTIAE TIMOR DOMINI ✿ Mo ✿✿ Mo
GR
Unabridged legend: Georgius Rex
Translation: Beginning of wisdom is the fear of God. King George.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico 8 escudos, KM#148.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 "PHILIP V D G HISPAN ET IND REX" suggests that the coin was issued by the Spanish King Philip V, who ruled over a large portion of the Americas, including Jamaica, during the 18th century. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a colonial-era coin that was issued by a Spanish monarch.
