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

Issuer Jamaica
Year 1758
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Pence = 1/2 Real (0.5)
Currency Countermarked real (1655-1822)
Composition Silver (.903)
Weight 1.65 g
Diameter 16.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled, Counterstamped
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1.3
Obverse description Counterstamped monogram `GR`. Spanish coat of arms at centre.
Obverse script Latin
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 description Counterstamped monogram `GR`. Two hemispheres flanked by pillars at centre.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering • VTRA QUE VNUM • LM • 1758 • JM GR
(Translation: Both as one. King George.)
Edge
Mint LM
Lima, Peru (1565-date)
Mintage ND (1758) LM - Host date 1752-1758 -
Numisquare ID 6513591700
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