Jamaica 5 Pounds - George II, 1758
FERDND VI D G HISPAN ET IND REX; countermarked
Information
Country
Jamaica
Jamaica
Currency
Countermarked real
(1655 – 1822)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Pounds - George II
Year
1758
Ruler
George II (Georg II)
(1727–1760)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, counterstamped
Weight (g)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Pounds - George II from Jamaica. Issued in 1758. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 0 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. (Beginning of wisdom is the fear of God. King George.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1758) | 4 | Host date 1751; 4 known |
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