1 Shilling 8 Pence - George II FERD VI D G HISP ET IND R, Guatemala City mint, countermarked

Issuer Jamaica
Year 1758
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Shilling 8 Pence = 2 Reales
Currency Countermarked real (1655-1822)
Composition Silver (.903)
Weight 6.8 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled, Counterstamped
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#4.1
Obverse description Counterstamped monogram `GR`. Crowned arms shield flanked by initial and value.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering • FERD • VI • D • G • HISP • ET IND • R • *P * * 2 *
(Translation: Ferdinand VI by the Grace of God, king of Spain and the Indies. King George.)
Reverse description Counterstamped monogram `GR` at centre. Crowned hemispheres flanked by crowned pillars.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering UTRA QUE VNUM • G • 1759 • G • G.R.
(Translation: Both as one. King George.)
Edge
Mint G
Casa de Moneda de Guatemala,Guatemala City, Guatemala (1733-date)
Mintage ND (1758) G - Host date 1754-1758 -
Numisquare ID 4320769910
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