George III - Half Crown 1817 - United Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom, King George III (1760-1820)
Type: Standard circulation coin.
Years: 1817 (1816-1817)
Value: 1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/8 LSD)
Metal: Silver (.925)
Weight: 13.3 g.
Diameter: 32 mm
Mintage: 8,09,600
Grade: VG/F
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 667 / Sp# 3788

Obverse:
Large laureate bust ('Bull Head') right, legend around, date below.

Lettering:
GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA
1817

Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God

Engraver: Thomas Wyon 

Reverse:
Crowned Garter and ornate Royal shield of arms overlaid with smaller shield, legend around.

Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:
HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE ·

Translation:
King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Shame on he who thinks evil of it

Engraver: Thomas Wyon 

Edge:
Reeded

Comments:
The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains).

Reference : KM# 667, Sp# 3788

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Collection : George III - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1760-1820) Coinage