1 Dollar - George III Type I countermark, oval

€27,973.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1769-1772
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dollar = 4 Shillings 9 Pence (19⁄80)
CurrencyCountermarked coinage (1797-1804)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight27 g
Dimensions39 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#635, Sp#3765
Obverse descriptionCrowned globes dividing pillars above date, legend around.  Note: Type I oval countermark of George III`s portrait facing right, centrally struck.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVTRAQUE VNUM PLUS VLTR + LM + 1772 + LM +
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of arms between engraver`s initials and denomination, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCAROLVS·III·D·G·HISPAN·ET IND·REX J M 8
(Translation: Carlos the Third by the Grace of God King of Spain and the Indies)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1769 LMJM - -
ND (1769-1772)  - -
1770 LMJM - -
1771 LMJM - -
1772 LMJM - -
Catalog ID3159669230
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