Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Halfcrown
Royal Mint, London
King George III (1760-1820), 2nd Issue
Obverse Description
Laureate head of the King facing left, around, GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA, below, 1820
Reverse Description
Crowned shield bearing Royal arms within the Garter with motto, HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE; around, BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:
Edge Description
milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1820 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Previous Collection
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 13.511 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Thesis] Lugton, Mary E. 1989. George McArthur of Maldon: his Life and his Book Collection.
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3789 Pages
