© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
6 Shillings 1 Penny - George III FERDIN VII DEI GRATIA; countermarked ND
| Silver (.903) | 27.0674 g | 38.5 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 | 27.0674 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Spain at centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPAN * ET IND * REX * m * 8R * T * H
PLUS VLTRA
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum et Indiarum rex.
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies. Further beyond.
Edge
Alternating squares and circles.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico KM#110.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 specific authority or for a specific purpose. In this case, the countermark "FERDIN VII DEI GRATIA" suggests that the coin was issued by the British settlements on the Bay of Honduras during the reign of King Ferdinand VII of Spain. This adds a layer of historical significance to the coin, as it highlights the complex political and economic relationships between European powers and their colonies in the Americas during the early 19th century.
