1 Shilling 8 Pence - George II FRD VI D G HISP ET IND R; Mexico City mint

Features

Issuer Jamaica
King George II (1727-1760)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1758
Value 1 Shilling 8 Pence = 2 Reales
Currency Countermarked real (1655-1822)
Composition Silver (.903)
Weight 6.8 g
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
108996
References KM# 4.4
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Series: Countermarked reals

Obverse

Countermarked initials "GR". Spanish coat of arms at centre.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*FRD•VI•D•G•HISP•ET IND•R*
*R* *2*
GR

Unabridged legend:
Ferdinand VI, Dei Gratia, Hispaniarum et Indiarum rex
Georgius Rex

Translation: 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.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VTRA QUE VNUM
* Mo * 1747 * M *
GR

Unabridged legend: Georgius Rex

Translation: Both as one. King George.

Mint

Mintmark of Mexican Mint (Mo) Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)

Comments

Countermark on Mexico 2 reals KM#86.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1758) Mo Host date 1747-1758

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