10 Pence - George II Countermarked 1 real of Ferdinand VI

Issuer Jamaica
Year 1758
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 10 Pence = 1 Real
Currency Countermarked real (1655-1822)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 3.25 g
Diameter 20.3 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled, Counterstamped
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3
Obverse description Countermarked monogram `GR` at centre over Spanish arms.
Obverse script Latin
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 description Countermarked monogram `GR` at centre. Crowned hemispheres flanked by crowned pillars.
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 1752-1760 - 320 000
Numisquare ID 5096471960
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