Jamaica 6 Shillings 8 Pence - George II, 1758
PHILIP V DG HISPAN ET IND REX; Mexico 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 (.917)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, counterstamped
Weight (g)
25.95
Diameter (mm)
40
Demonetized
Yes
Description
6 Shillings 8 Pence - George II from Jamaica. Issued in 1758. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 40 mm and weighs 25.95 g.
- Obverse
- Countermarked monogram "GR". Spanish coat of arms at centre. (Philip V, 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) Mo | — | Host date 1732-1747 |
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