United Kingdom 1 Dollar - George III, 1789 – 1791
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
1789 – 1791
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Silver (.896)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
27.0674
Diameter (mm)
40
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Dollar = 4 Shillings 9 Pence from United Kingdom. Issued from 1789 to 1791. Struck in Silver (.896). Measures 40 mm and weighs 27.07 g.
- Obverse
- Draped bust of King Carlos IV facing right above date, legend around. Note: Type I oval countermark of King George III's portrait facing right, centrally struck. (Carlos the Fourth by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Crowned quartered shield of arms dividing denomination, legend around. (King of Spain and the Indies)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1791 LIMAE IJ | — | |||
| 1790 LIMAE IJ | — | |||
| 1789 LIMAE IJ | — |
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