United Kingdom ½ Dollar - George III, 1754 – 1792
Type I countermark; oval
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Countermarked coinage
(1797 – 1804)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Dollar = 2 Shillings 4½ Pence
Year
1754 – 1792
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Silver (.896)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
13.5
Diameter (mm)
32.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Dollar = 2 Shillings 4½ Pence from United Kingdom. Issued from 1754 to 1792. Struck in Silver (.896). Measures 32.5 mm and weighs 13.5 g.
- Obverse
- Draped bust of King Carlos IV of Spain facing right; legend around, date below. Note: Type I oval countermark of George III's portrait facing right, centrally struck (Carlos the Fourth by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield of arms dividing denomination, legend around (King of Spain)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1785-1789) Mo | — | mm. Mexico City; KM#B622 | ||
| ND (1773-1789) PTS | — | mm. Potosi, Bolivia; KM#A622 | ||
| ND (1772-1788) S | — | mm. Seville, Spain; KM#622.2 | ||
| ND (1772-1792) M | — | mm. Madrid, Spain; KM#622.1 | ||
| ND (1772-1792) So | — | mm. Santiago, Chile; Sp#3767 | ||
| ND (1754-1760) G | — | mm. Guatemala; KM#C622 |
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