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6 Shillings 8 Pence - George II FERDIND VI D G HISPAN ET IND REX; Guatemala City mint; countermarked ND
1758 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1758 |
| Value | 6 Shillings 8 Pence = 8 Reales |
| Currency | Countermarked real (1655-1822) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#109001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
"GR" monogram countermark. Hemispheres flanked by crowned pillars.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
🞹 VTRA QUE VNUM 🞹 G 🞹 1758 🞹 G 🞹
GR
Unabridged legend: Georgius Rex
Translation: Both as one. King George.
Comment
Countermark on (4 reals size) Guatemala 8 reals KM#18.Weight varies: 26.75-27.05g.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with the letters "G" and "H" on either side of the king's crown, indicating that it was issued by the Guatemala City mint. This countermark was used by the Spanish colonial authorities in Central America to verify the authenticity of the coin and to indicate its place of origin. The use of countermarks on coins was a common practice during this time period, as it allowed for easy identification of coins and helped to prevent counterfeiting.
