1/2 Sovereign - George III

€13,170.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1817-1820
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Sovereign
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight3.99 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: Benedetto Pistrucci
Reverse: William Wyon
In circulation to28 February 1891
Reference(s) KM#673, Sp#3786
Obverse descriptionLaureate portrait of King George III right, legend around, date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA 1817
(Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of arms, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:
(Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1817  - - 2 080 100
1817  - Proof -
1818  - overdate variety exists - 1 030 200
1818  - Proof -
1820  - varieties exist - 35 000
Catalog ID2189731310
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