The 1818 Halfcrown - George IIIThe 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.
Images used by permission of The Royal Mint
Mintage: 2,905,000 (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)
Category: Half-Crowns. See more Half-Crowns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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