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6 Shillings 8 Pence - George II FERDND VI D G HISPAN ET IND REX; imperial crown; Mexico 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#109002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
"GR" monogram countermark. Hemispheres flanked by crowned pillars. Imperial crown on left pillar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
🞹 VTRA QUE VNUM 🞹 Mo 🞹 1755 🞹 Mo🞹
GR
Unabridged legend: Georgius Rex
Translation: Both as one. King George.
Comment
Countermark on (4 reals size) Mexico 8 reals, KM#104.2.Weight varies: 26.75-27.05g.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with a letter "M" on the reverse, indicating that it was minted in Mexico City. This countermark was added to distinguish the Mexican-minted coins from those minted in other parts of the Spanish Empire.
