Jamaica 6 Shillings 8 Pence - George II, 1758
FERDND VI D G HISPAN ET IND REX; royal crown; Mexico City mint; countermarked
Information
Country
Jamaica
Jamaica
Currency
Countermarked real
(1655 – 1822)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
6 Shillings 8 Pence - George II
Year
1758
Ruler
George II (Georg II)
(1727–1760)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, counterstamped
Weight (g)
26.75
Diameter (mm)
38
Demonetized
Yes
Description
6 Shillings 8 Pence - George II from Jamaica. Issued in 1758. Struck in Silver. Measures 38 mm and weighs 26.75 g.
- Obverse
- Countermarked monogram "GR". Spanish coat of arms at centre. (Ferdinand VI, by the Grace of God, king of Spain and the Indies. King George.)
- Reverse
- "GR" monogram countermark. Crowned hemispheres flanked by crowned pillars. Royal crown on left pillar. (Both as one. King George.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1758) | 60K | € 2500,00 | € 2500,00 | Host date 1747-1754 |
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