Jamaica 6 Shillings 8 Pence - George II, 1758
FERDIND VI D G HISPAN ET IND REX; Guatemala City mint; countermarked
Information
Country
Jamaica
Jamaica
Currency
Countermarked real
(1655 – 1822)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
6 Shillings 8 Pence - George II
Year
1758
Ruler
George II (Georg II)
(1727–1760)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, counterstamped
Demonetized
Yes
Description
6 Shillings 8 Pence - George II from Jamaica. Issued in 1758. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Countermarked monogram "GR". Spanish coat of arms at centre. (Ferdinand VI, by the Grace of God, king of Spain and the Indies. King George.)
- Reverse
- "GR" monogram countermark. Hemispheres flanked by crowned pillars. (Both as one. King George.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1758) G | — | Host date 1754-1758 |
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