United Kingdom 1 Dollar - George III, 1769 – 1772
Type I countermark; oval
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Countermarked coinage
(1797 – 1804)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Dollar = 4 Shillings 9 Pence
Year
1769 – 1772
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
27
Diameter (mm)
39
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Dollar = 4 Shillings 9 Pence from United Kingdom. Issued from 1769 to 1772. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 39 mm and weighs 27 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned globes dividing pillars above date, legend around. Note: Type I oval countermark of George III's portrait facing right, centrally struck.
- Reverse
- Crowned shield of arms between engraver's initials and denomination, legend around. (Carlos the Third by the Grace of God King of Spain and the Indies)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1772 LMJM | — | |||
| 1771 LMJM | — | |||
| 1770 LMJM | — | |||
| 1769 LMJM | — | |||
| ND (1769-1772) | — |
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