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Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain
King George III (1760-1820)
Type: Standard circulation coin.
Years: 1819 LIX (1818-1820)
Value: 1 Crown = 5 Shillings (1/4 LSD)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Metal: Silver (.925)
Weight: 27.9 g.
Diameter: 37.6 mm
Mintage: 683,400
Grade: VF35
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: KM# 675, Sp# 3787
Obverse:
Laureate portrait of King George III right, legend around, date below.
Lettering:
GEORGIUS III D:G: BRITANNIARUM REX F:D:
PISTRUCCI
1819
Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God King of the Britains Defender of the Faith.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci.
Reverse:
St. George slaying the dragon within Garter, legend around.
Lettering:
HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE ·
PISTRUCCI
Translation:
Shame on he who thinks evil of it.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci.
Edge:
Inscribed
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI LIX
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard 58th year of reign.
Mint:
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975).
Comments:
The standard weight of these coins was 10/11 troy ounce (436.4 grains).
This is the first time we see Pistrucci's iconic portrait of St George slaying the dragon, shortly after he beat William Wyon to become the new chief engraver at the Royal Mint.
Referência : KM# 675, Sp# 3787
Fonte : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...
Coleção : George III - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1760-1820) Coinage