1 Dollar - George III Type I countermark, oval

€27,972.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1789-1790
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dollar = 4 Shillings 9 Pence (19⁄80)
CurrencyCountermarked coinage (1797-1804)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight27.1 g
Dimensions38.25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#633, Sp#3765A
Obverse descriptionLaureate and cuirassed bust of King Carlos III facing right above date, legend around.  Note: Type I oval countermark of King George III`s portrait facing right, centrally struck.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLUS·IIII· DEI·GRATIA· ·1790·
(Translation: Carlos the Fourth by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of arms dividing pillars, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering·HISPAN·ET IND·REX· Mo · 8R ·F·M· PLUS VLTRA
(Translation: King of Spain and the Indies)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1789 FM - -
1790 FM - -
Catalog ID3170464190
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