United Kingdom 1 Dollar - George III, 1790
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
1790
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
27.1
Diameter (mm)
39
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Dollar = 4 Shillings 9 Pence from United Kingdom. Issued in 1790. Struck in Silver (.903). Measures 39 mm and weighs 27.1 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate and cuirassed bust of King Carlos III facing right above date, legend around. Note: Type I oval countermark of King George III's portrait facing right, centrally struck.
- Reverse
- Crowned quartered shield of arms between pillars, legend around. (King of Spain and the Indies)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 FM | — |
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