6 Shilllings 1 Penny - George III Countermark on France 5 francs

Issuer British Settlements on the Bay of Honduras (1783-1862)
Year 1810-1811
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 6 Shillings 1 Penny (73⁄240)
Currency Pound sterling (1808-1818)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 25 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled, Countermarked
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) Augustin Dupré
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3
Obverse description Crowned GR monogram in oval indent. Hercules, naked with lion skin, at centre. Liberty standing left, holding a pique surmonted by phrygian cap and Equality standing right
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering UNION ET FORCE · Dupré ·
(Translation: Unity and strenght.)
Reverse description Face value in a wreath of laurel branches.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 5 FRANCS L`AN 4
(Translation: French Republic. Year 4.)
Edge Hollow edge with inscriptions.
Mint
Mintage ND (1810-1811) - Host date L`an 4-11 -
Numisquare ID 5503217980
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