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Country: United Kingdom, King George III (1760-1820)
Type: Standard circulation coin.
Years: 1819 (1817-1820)
Value: 1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/8 LSD)
Metal: Silver (.925)
Weight: 13.8 g.
Diameter: 32 mm
Mintage: 4,790,000
Grade: VF20
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 672, Sp# 3789
Obverse:
Second laureate bust of King George III right, legend around, date below.
Lettering:
GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA
1819
Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Reverse:
Crowned and quartered ornate shield of arms overlaid with smaller shield in centre, all within Royal Garter, 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).
Référence : KM# 672, Sp# 3789
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : George III - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1760-1820) Coinage