5 Pounds - George II PHILIP V 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
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Counterstamped
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#11.2
Obverse description`GR` monogram countermark. Bust of Philip V facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPHILIP * V * D * G * HISPAN * ET * IND * REX *1741* GR
(Translation: Felipe V, 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 ✿ Mo ✿✿ Mo GR
(Translation: Beginning of wisdom is the fear of God. King George.)
Edge
Mint(Mo)
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
MintageND (1758)  - Host date 1741-1742 -
Catalog ID2858913460
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