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1 Crown - George III Pewter
| Issuer | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 2007 |
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| Weight | 24.39 g |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the Royal Arms of Great Britain as used during the reign of George III, depicted as a quartered shield surmounted by an ornate Royal Crown with a cross pattée at its apex. The shield quarters include the lions of England, the lion of Scotland, the harp of Ireland, and the Hanoverian arms, with lion and unicorn supporters partially visible at the sides. The date 18 08 is split to either side of the shield in the field. The circumferential legend INCORRUPTA FIDES VERITASQUE, meaning 'untarnished faith and truth,' runs around the periphery in Latin capitals, with the lettering partially inverted at the base consistent with the medal alignment orientation. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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This is a modern fantasy piece — "George III" crowns in pewter have no historical basis in British coinage. The Royal Mint struck no pewter currency at any point during George III's reign, and pewter was last used experimentally for English coinage under Charles II in the 1680s. Issues of this type are collector novelties produced by private minters, typically marketed alongside legitimate commemoratives to buyers unfamiliar with the distinction.