1/2 Crown - George III 2nd portrait, Pattern

€310,445.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1818
TypePattern
Value1/2 Crown (1/8)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper
Weight12.01 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Benedetto Pistrucci
Reverse: Thomas Wyon the Younger
In circulation to31 December 1969
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionSecond laureate bust of King George III right, legend around, date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA 1818
(Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned and quartered ornate shield of arms overlaid with smaller shield in centre, all within Royal Garter, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITANNIARUM 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)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1818  - Pattern -
Catalog ID6077157860
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