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 King George III Half Sovereign Gold Coin £ 720.70 |
 | Genuine 1817 King George III Half Sovereign - 0.916 22k Gold Coin £ 904.30 |
 | 1817 George III Gold Half Sovereign S.3786 Fine grade £ 952.00 |
 | 1817 NGC Fine Detailed King George III Half Sovereign £ 1,199.00 |
 | BARGAIN RARE 1817 Gold Half Sovereign George III £ 595.00 |
 | GEORGE III HALF GOLD SOVEREIGN 1817 . DEBUT YEAR OF THE MODERN SOVEREIGN £ 1,577.50 |
 | King William 1V 1837 Full Sovereign, Graded AU-55 / NEF, S3829B £ 2,301.70 |
 | 1821 Gold Sovereign, George IV laureate head £ 1,488.80 |
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