5 Pounds - George II FERDND VI D G HISPAN ET IND 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#11.3
Obverse description`GR` monogram countermark. Bust of Fernando VI facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering• FERDND • VI • D • G • HISP • REX • 1751 GR
(Translation: Ferdinand VI, by the Grace of God, king of Spain and the Indies. King George.)
Reverse descriptionCountermarked `GR` monogram. Crowned arms within order chain at centre.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✿ INITIUM SAPINTIAE TIMOR DOMINI ✿ LM ✿✿ LM GR
(Translation: Beginning of wisdom is the fear of God. King George.)
Edge
MintLM
Lima, Peru (1565-date)
MintageND (1758)  - Host date 1751; 4 known - 4
Catalog ID9492808330
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