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6 Shillings 1 Penny - George III FERDIN VII DEI GRATIA; incuse script; countermarked ND
| Silver (.903) | 27 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 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked, Incuse |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#332628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Spain at centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPAN * ET IND * REX * Mo * 8R * J * J
PLUS VLTRA
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum et Indiarum rex.
Translation: King of Spain and the Indies. Mexico City 8 Reales TH. Further beyond.
Edge
Alternating squares and circles.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico KM 111.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 was likely added by the British Settlements on the Bay of Honduras, where the coin was used as currency. This practice of countermarking coins was common in the 18th and 19th centuries, and it helped to distinguish coins issued by different authorities or for different purposes.
