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6 Shillings 1 Penny - George III CAROLUS IIII DEI GRATIA; countermarked on Mexico 8 reales ND
| Silver (.903) | 27 g | 39 mm |
| 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 (.903) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#332598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Spain at centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· HISPAN · ET IND · REX · Mo · 8R · T · H ·
PLUS VLTRA
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum et Indiarum rex
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies. Mexico City 8 Reales. Further beyond.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico KM 109.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked on a Mexico 8 reales coin, indicating that it was used as a form of currency in both Belize and Mexico during the early 19th century. This highlights the historical economic ties between the two regions and the use of foreign currencies in the British settlements on the Bay of Honduras.
