1 Shilling 8 Pence - George II PHS V D G HISP ET IND REX, Mexico City mint, countermarked

€108,995.00
IssuerJamaica
Year1758
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Shilling 8 Pence = 2 Reales
CurrencyCountermarked real (1655-1822)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight6.8 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Counterstamped
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#4.3
Obverse descriptionCountermarked initials `GR`. Spanish coat of arms at centre.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering⬩ PHS ⬩ V ⬩ D ⬩ G ⬩ HISP ⬩ ET ⬩ IND ⬩ R ⬩ GR R 2
(Translation: Philip V, by the Grace of God, king of Spain and the Indies. King George.)
Reverse description`GR` monogram countermark. Hemispheres flanked by pillars at centre.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVTRA QUE VNUM • Mo ⋆ 1746 ⋆ M ⋆ GR
(Translation: Both as one. King George.)
Edge
Mint(Mo)
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
MintageND (1758) Mo - Host date 1742-1750 -
Catalog ID7240305780
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