© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Crown - George III 2nd portrait; Pattern
1818 year| Copper | 12.01 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1818 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.01 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#310445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned and quartered ornate shield of arms overlaid with smaller shield in centre, all within Royal Garter, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:
HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE ·
Translation:
King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Shame on he who thinks evil of it
Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Younger
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Off-metal strike, uncertain catalogue ref.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Crown - George III (2nd portrait; Pattern) 1818 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by renowned artist and engraver, William Wyon. Wyon was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and his work can be seen on many coins from the Royal Mint. This particular coin features a detailed portrait of King George III, showcasing Wyon's exceptional skill in capturing the subtleties of the human form.
