6 Shillings 1 Penny - George III CAROLUS IIII DEI GRATIA; countermark on Peru 8 reales ND
| Silver (.896) | 27 g | - |
| Issuer | Belize › British Settlements on the Bay of Honduras (1783-1862) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1810-1818 |
| Value | 6 Shillings 1 Penny (73⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1808-1818) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#332629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Spain at centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· HISPAN · ET IND · REX · ME · 8 R ·I · J ·
PLUS VLTRA
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum et Indiarum rex.
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies. Lima 8 Reales. Further beyond.
Edge
Rectangle and circle security edge.
Comment
Countermark on Peru KM 97.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked on a Peru 8 reales coin, indicating that it was used as a form of currency in both Belize and Peru. This highlights the historical connection between the two countries and the use of currency as a means of facilitating trade and commerce.