Jamaica 5 Pence - George II, 1758
FRD VI D G HISP ET IND R; Lima mint; countermarked
Information
Country
Jamaica
Jamaica
Currency
Countermarked real
(1655 – 1822)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Pence = ½ Real
Year
1758
Ruler
George II (Georg II)
(1727–1760)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, counterstamped
Weight (g)
1.65
Diameter (mm)
16.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Pence = ½ Real from Jamaica. Issued in 1758. Struck in Silver (.903). Measures 16.5 mm and weighs 1.65 g.
- Obverse
- Counterstamped monogram "GR". Spanish coat of arms at centre. (Ferdinand VI by the Grace of God, king of Spain and the Indies. King George.)
- Reverse
- Counterstamped monogram "GR". Two hemispheres flanked by pillars at centre. (Both as one. King George.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1758) LM | — | € 820,00 | Host date 1752-1758 |
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