The 1818 Half-Sovereign - George III Half-Sovereign of King George III, new or last coinage (1816-20), part of the recoinage after the Napoleonic wars. Denomination was 10 shillings (half of one pound Sterling). SCBA 3786.
The coin was minted in the Tower Hill mint in London using steam-powered machines supplied by Boulton, Watt and Rennie.
Variants include a an 1818/7 overstrike and a much rarer proof version.
The Reverse is a crowned, quartered shield designed by Benedetto Pistrucci. Legend is "REX FID: DEF: BRITANNIARUM".
Edge is milled.
The Obverse shows a laureated portrait of King George II also by Benedetto Pistrucci. Legend: "GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA".Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: 1,030,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1818. See Coins and Events of 1818
Monarch/Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1912 Half Sovereign Gold Coin - King George V £ 440.20 |
 | 1914 Half Sovereign George V Coin £ 542.20 |
 | Gold Half Sovereign George V £ 438.78 |
 | 2008 ROYAL MINT GOLD PROOF HALF SOVEREIGN COA No 1818 IDEAL FOR 18TH BIRTHDAY £ 579.00 |
 | 1911 Half Sovereign Gold Coin - King George V £ 414.70 |
 | 1913 Half Sovereign - George V Gold Coin London Mint 22ct 4g - Very Clean Coin £ 474.98 |
 | 1900 Queen Victoria Old head Full Gold Sovereign £ 1,026.70 |
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