1 Shilling 8 Pence - George II FRD VI D G HISP ET IND R, Mexico City mint

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
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#4.4
Obverse description Countermarked initials `GR`. Spanish coat of arms at centre.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering *FRD•VI•D•G•HISP•ET IND•R* *R* *2* GR
(Translation: Fernando VI, by the Grace of God, king of Spain and the Indies. 2 reals. King George.)
Reverse description `GR` monogram countermark. Crowned hemispheres flanked by pillars at centre.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VTRA QUE VNUM * Mo * 1747 * M * GR
(Translation: Both as one. King George.)
Edge
Mint (Mo)
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
Mintage ND (1758) Mo - Host date 1747-1758 -
Numisquare ID 8285663270
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