10 Pence - George II Countermarked 1 real of Ferdinand VI

€1.00
IssuerJamaica
Year1758
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value10 Pence = 1 Real
CurrencyCountermarked real (1655-1822)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight3.25 g
Dimensions20.3 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Counterstamped
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3
Obverse descriptionCountermarked monogram `GR` at centre over Spanish arms.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering• FR • VI • D • G • HISP • E • IND • R • GR R I
(Translation: Ferdinand VI by the Grace of God, king of Spain and the Indies. King George. 1 real.)
Reverse descriptionCountermarked monogram `GR` at centre. Crowned hemispheres flanked by crowned pillars.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering• VTRA QUE VNUM • LM • 1753 • J • GR
(Translation: Both as one. King George.)
Edge
MintLM
Lima, Peru (1565-date)
MintageND (1758) LM - Host date 1752-1760 - 320 000
Catalog ID5096471960
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