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1 Shilling - George III New coinage
| Silver (.925) | 5.66 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1820 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 5.66 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#8476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Ornate crowned Royal shield overlaid with smaller crowned shield, all within Garter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HONI·SOIT·Q MAL·Y·PENSE·
Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it
Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Younger
Edge
Reeded
Comment
House of Hanover (1714-1901), George III (1760-1820), Sterling silver shilling.
The standard weight of these coins was 2/11 troy ounce (87.3 grains).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - George III (New coinage) 1816-1820 from United Kingdom is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic design of King George III in a left-facing portrait, which was a departure from the traditional right-facing portraits seen on previous coins. This design change was implemented to distinguish the new coinage from the previous issues and to emphasize the king's role as a symbol of stability and continuity during a time of political and economic change in the United Kingdom.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 | 26139900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 | 23031300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 | 1342400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 | 7595200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 | 7975400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - George III (New coinage) 1816-1820 coin.
