© Royal Mint Museum
© Royal Mint Museum
1 Sovereign - George III Pattern ND
1817 year| - | - | - |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1817 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#346756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right, holding a broken lance.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Plain
Comment
In the summer of 1817, due to currency reform, the twenty-shilling sovereign was revived in place of the twenty-one-shilling guinea, which had been effectively out of circulation for some years. This move marked the resumption of regular production of gold coins by the Royal Mint.Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Sovereign - George III (Pattern) ND (1817) from United Kingdom is an extremely rare coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was never circulated and was only used as a trial piece, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
