© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Crown - George III Pattern
1818 year| Silver | 28.3 g | 38.6 mm |
| 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 | Silver |
| Weight | 28.3 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#300712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
St. George on horseback slaying the dragon right, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE ·
PISTRUCCI
Translation: Evil unto he who thinks evil on it
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Comment
This is one of the silver pattern crowns of George III but without edge detail we are unable to attribute any of the multiple K&M SCWC refs.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Crown - George III (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. The coin's design features a portrait of King George III, surrounded by an ornate border and the inscription "GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA" (George III, by the grace of God). This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted in 1818.
