The 1819 Half Crown - George IIISilver (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
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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