1 Shilling 8 Pence - George II FRD VI D G HISP ET IND R, Lima 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#4.5
Obverse description Countermarked initials `GR`. Spanish coat of arms at centre.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering • FR • VI • D • G • HISP • ET • IND • R • G.R. R 2
(Translation: Ferdinand VI, by the Grace of God, king of Spain and the Indies. King George.)
Reverse description `GR` monogram countermark. Crowned hemispheres flanked by pillars at centre.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering • VTRA QUE VNUM • LM ⋆ 1753 ⋆ J ⋆ GR
(Translation: Both as one. King George.)
Edge
Mint LM
Lima, Peru (1565-date)
Mintage ND (1758) LM - Host date 1752-1758 -
Numisquare ID 6539933380
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