1819 Half Crown – George III


The 1819 Half Crown - George III

Silver (0.925 Sterling Si1lver) Halfcrown of King George III. SCBC: 3789. Diameter 32.00mm, Weighs 14.14g. A rare variant is the 1819/8 overstrike.

The Reverse shows a crowned shield, The shield is quartered and has a legend around it "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" which means Shame on he who thinks evil of it. The Reverse is by Thomas Wyon.

The edge may be plain or reeded.

The Obverse shows a portrait of Laureate head of King George III by Benedetto Pistrucci.

Proof versions exist.

Image credit: The Royal Mint
 
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1819. See Coins and Events of 1819
Monarch/Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Category: Half-Crowns. See more Half-Crowns coins and see which Half-Crowns coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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1819 George III 3rd Half-Crown Silver Coin
1819 George III 3rd Half-Crown Silver Coin
£ 104.70
•1819•GREAT BRITAIN •GEORGE III •HALF CROWN •
•1819•GREAT BRITAIN •GEORGE III •HALF CROWN •
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1819 King George III Half Crown, Excellent Condition 13.8 grams Sterling Silver
1819 King George III Half Crown, Excellent Condition 13.8 grams Sterling Silver
£ 78.69
A George III silver half-crown, 1819, approx. 13.8g. item tests at or above 92.5
A George III silver half-crown, 1819, approx. 13.8g. item tests at or above 92.5
£ 44.90
2 X Georgian 1819 Silver Coins  Crown & Half Crown
2 X Georgian 1819 Silver Coins Crown & Half Crown
£ 65.00
1819 George III Milled Silver Half Crown, lovely high grade coin
1819 George III Milled Silver Half Crown, lovely high grade coin
£ 100.00
1819 George III Milled Silver Half Crown, Near EF
1819 George III Milled Silver Half Crown, Near EF
£ 260.00
1819 George III Milled Silver Half Crown, GVF+
1819 George III Milled Silver Half Crown, GVF+
£ 175.00

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