The 1817 Half-Sovereign - George IIIThe first of the modern half-sovereigns, it was worth 10 shillings (half of a pound). SCBA 3786. A proof version exists but is much rarer.
The Reverse is a crowned, quartered shield designed by Benedetto Pistrucci.
The Obverse shows a portrait of King George II also by Benedetto Pistrucci.Images used by permission of The Royal Mint
Mintage: 2,081,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1817. See Coins and Events of 1817
Monarch/Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Category: Half-Sovereigns. See more Half-Sovereign coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1817 George III Gold Half Sovereign - Stunning Quality £ 1,450.00 |
 | 1817 Half Sovereign - George III British Gold Coin*818 £ 1,850.00 |
 | 1892 Queen Victoria Half Sovereign Gold Coin – Jubilee Head – Shield – 22ct Gold £ 532.00 |
 | BARGAIN RARE 1817 Gold Half Sovereign George III £ 600.00 |
 | Genuine 1817 King George III Half Sovereign - 0.916 22k Gold Coin £ 853.30 |
 | KING GEORGE lll 1817 HALF GOLD SOVEREIGN £ 875.00 |
 | 1912 King George V Gold Half Sovereign - London Mint - 3.99g - gVF to aEF £ 530.00 |
 | George III 1820 Sovereign, open 2 £ 2,706.00 |
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