1 Crown - George III (Pattern) 1818 front 1 Crown - George III (Pattern) 1818 back
1 Crown - George III (Pattern) 1818 photo
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1 Crown - George III Pattern

1818 year
Lead - -
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Pattern
Year
1818
Value
1 Crown (¼)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Lead
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#16849
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Saint George slaying the dragon.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · I · PENSE ·
PISTRUCCI

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Crown - George III (Pattern) 1818 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Lead is interesting because it was never officially released into circulation, making it a rare and unique collector's item.