5 Pounds - George II FERDINANDUS VI D G HISP REX, countermarked

€1.00
IssuerJamaica
Year1758
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Pounds = 120 Reales
CurrencyCountermarked real (1655-1822)
CompositionGold (.917)
Weight27 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Counterstamped
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#11.1
Obverse description`GR` monogram countermark. Bust of Fernando VI facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering• FERDINANDUS • VI • D • G • HISP • REX • 1753 GR
(Translation: Ferdinand VI, by the Grace of God, king of Spain . King George)
Reverse descriptionCountermarked `GR` monogram. Crowned arms within order chain at centre.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✿ NOMINA MAGNA SEQUOR ✿ So ✿ J G.R.
(Translation: I follow the names of the great. King George.)
Edge
Mint(So)
Casa de Moneda de Chile,Santiago, Chile (1743-date)
MintageND (1758)  - Host date 1753 - 1
Catalog ID1275071780
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