Jamaica 1 Pound 5 Shillings - George II, 1758 – 1759
Popayan mint; countermarked
Information
Country
Jamaica
Jamaica
Currency
Countermarked real
(1655 – 1822)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Pound 5 Shillings - George II
Year
1758 – 1759
Ruler
George II (Georg II)
(1727–1760)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, counterstamped
Weight (g)
6.7
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Pound 5 Shillings - George II from Jamaica. Issued from 1758 to 1759. Struck in Gold (.916). Measures 24 mm and weighs 6.7 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
- Spanish coat of arms at centre. (I follow the names of the great. King George.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1758-1759) | 2 | Host date 1758-1759 |
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