5 Pounds - George II PHILIP V D G HISPAN ET IND REX, countermarked

Issuer Jamaica
Year 1758
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Pounds = 120 Reales
Currency Countermarked real (1655-1822)
Composition Gold (.917)
Weight 27 g
Diameter 36 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering PHILIP * 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 description Countermarked `GR` monogram. Crowned arms within order chain at centre.
Reverse script Latin
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)
Mintage ND (1758) - Host date 1741-1742 -
Numisquare ID 2858913460
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