© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1 Crown - George III 'Three Graces' 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#16839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Three standing, robed female figures with national emblems, legend around, palm-branch and quiver in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FOEDUS INVIOLABILE
W. WYON
Translation: Inviolable league
Engraver: William Wyon
Edge
Plain
Comment
The three feminine gowned figures holding onto one another as a linked chain are symbolic of the united kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland, (the 'Three Graces').https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=2139923
Interesting fact
The 'Three Graces' Pattern on the 1817 George III Silver Crown represents the three daughters of King George III: Princess Royal, Princess Augusta, and Princess Elizabeth.
