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6 Shillings 8 Pence - George II FERDND VI D G HISPAN ET IND REX; royal crown; Mexico City mint; countermarked ND
1758 year| Silver | 26.75 g | 38 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 26.75 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
"GR" monogram countermark. Crowned hemispheres flanked by crowned pillars. Royal crown on left pillar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
🞹 VTRA QUE VNUM 🞹 Mo 🞹 1749 🞹 Mo🞹
GR
Unabridged legend: Georgius Rex
Translation: Both as one. King George.
Comment
Countermark on Mexico 8 reals KM#104.1Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with a mintmark from Mexico City, indicating that it was minted in Mexico but used in Jamaica as a form of currency. This highlights the historical connection between the two countries and the use of currency as a means of facilitating trade and commerce.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1758) | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Shillings 8 Pence - George II (FERDND VI D G HISPAN ET IND REX; royal crown; Mexico City mint; countermarked) ND (1758) coin.
