5 Pence - George II FRD VI D G HISP ET IND R, Lima mint, countermarked

€21,126.00
IssuerJamaica
Year1758
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value5 Pence = 1/2 Real (0.5)
CurrencyCountermarked real (1655-1822)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight1.65 g
Dimensions16.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Counterstamped
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1.3
Obverse descriptionCounterstamped monogram `GR`. Spanish coat of arms at centre.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering• FR • VI • D • G • HISP • E • IND • R • GR
(Translation: Ferdinand VI by the Grace of God, king of Spain and the Indies. King George.)
Reverse descriptionCounterstamped monogram `GR`. Two hemispheres flanked by pillars at centre.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering• VTRA QUE VNUM • LM • 1758 • JM GR
(Translation: Both as one. King George.)
Edge
MintLM
Lima, Peru (1565-date)
MintageND (1758) LM - Host date 1752-1758 -
Catalog ID6513591700
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