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6 Shillings 1 Penny - George III FERDIN VII DEI GRATIA; oval ident; countermarked ND
| Silver (.903) | 27.02 g | 38.05 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 | 27.02 g |
| Diameter | 38.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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. Further beyond.
Edge
Typical Spanish colonial pattern.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico KM 111.The Crowned GR was used on the Cutlass swords. Which the indigenous people preferred in trade. It is thought the exact mark was used to instil trust in the coinage.
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 used to indicate that the coin was issued by the British Settlements on the Bay of Honduras. 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.
