Jamaica 1 Shilling 8 Pence - George II, 1758
FRD VI D G HISP ET IND R; Mexico City mint
Information
Country
Jamaica
Jamaica
Currency
Countermarked real
(1655 – 1822)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling 8 Pence - George II
Year
1758
Ruler
George II (Georg II)
(1727–1760)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
6.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling 8 Pence - George II from Jamaica. Issued in 1758. Struck in Silver (.903). Measures 0 mm and weighs 6.8 g.
- Obverse
- Countermarked initials "GR". Spanish coat of arms at centre. (Fernando VI, by the Grace of God, king of Spain and the Indies. 2 reals. King George.)
- Reverse
- "GR" monogram countermark. Crowned hemispheres flanked by pillars at centre. (Both as one. King George.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1758) Mo | — | Host date 1747-1758 |
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