George III - 1 Shilling 1817 - United Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom, King George III (1760-1820)
Type: Standard circulation coin.
Years: 1817 (1816-1820)
Value: 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1/20 LSD)
Metal: Silver (.925)
Weight: 5.5  g.
Diameter: 24 mm
Mintage: 23,031,300
Grade: VF20
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 666, Sp# 3790

Obverse:
New laureate portrait of King George III right, legend around, date below.

Lettering:
GEOR:III D:G: BRITT:REX F:D:
1817

Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God King of the Britains Defender of the Faith.

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci.

Reverse:
Ornate crowned Royal shield overlaid with smaller crowned shield, all within Garter.

Lettering: HONI·SOIT·Q MAL·Y·PENSE·

Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it

Engraver: Thomas Wyon.

Edge:
Reeded.

Comments:
The standard weight of these coins was 2/11 troy ounce (87.3 grains).

Referência : KM# 666, Sp# 3790

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...

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