Distinctive feature Pattern coin
Edge Plain
Metal Silver plated metal
Orientation dies 12 h
Year of issue 1808
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Country: United Kingdom
King: George III (1760-1820)
Type: Token, Pattern (Modern issue)
Year: 1808
Value: Crown = 5 Shillings (5/20)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Silvered metal
Grade: UNC
Weight: 25 g
Diameter: 40 mm
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Mintage: -
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Obverse:
Draped laureate bust of king facing right by C.H. Kuchler. Initials C H K on shoulder.
Lettering: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX.
Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God King.
Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler
Revers:
Crowned royal shield.
Lettering:
INCORRUPTA FIDES VERITASQUE
18 08
Translation: An untarnished faith.
Engraver: W.J. Taylor
Edge:
Plain.
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : Exonumia