Jamaica 5 Pounds - George II, 1759
FERDIND VI D G HISPAN ET IND REX
Information
Country
Jamaica
Jamaica
Currency
Countermarked real
(1655 – 1822)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Pounds - George II
Year
1759
Ruler
George II (Georg II)
(1727–1760)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
27
Diameter (mm)
36.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Pounds - George II from Jamaica. Issued in 1759. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 36.5 mm and weighs 27 g.
- Obverse
- "GR" monogram countermark. Bust of Fernando VI facing right. (Ferdinand VI, by the Grace of God, king of Spain and the Indies. King George.)
- Reverse
- Countermarked "GR" monogram. Crowned arms within order chain at centre. (I follow the names of the great. King George.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1759) | 2K | Host date 1759 |
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