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1 Crown - George III Pattern
1817 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1817 |
| Value | 1 Crown (¼) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#94120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned royal shield of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: INCORRUPTA FIDES VERITASQUE
Translation: An Untarnished Faith
Engraver: William Wyon
Comment
William Wyon was only 22 years old when he engraved this coin, having come to London from Birmingham in 1812 to compete for a prize offered by the Society of Arts to engrave a head of Ceres for a gold agriculture medal, and in 1813 Wyon won the prize. He returned to Birmingham where he continued to hone his skills, and in 1815 again visited London, again at the urging of his uncle, Thomas Wyon, to work on the Great Seals for Scotland and Ireland. The following year, Royal Mint engravers Pingo and Marchant retired, and Thomas Wyon became the new chief engraver. He died just a year later. Suddenly the young William Wyon found himself considered for the important post, but it was given to Benedetto Pistrucci, favored by the Master of the Mint, Lord Maryborough.Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Crown - George III (Pattern) 1817 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver is interesting because it was never officially released into circulation, making it a rare and unique collector's item.
