Summary

Silver coin; Denomination: Crown
Royal Mint, London
George III (1760-1820)

A crown is a 5 shilling coin

Obverse Description

Laureate head of the King facing right; below in small letters, the artist's name, PISTRUCCI; around GEORGIVS III D G BRITANNIARUM REX F D 1818

Reverse Description

At centre St. George, wearing a helmet and cape and holding a sword, on horseback charging to right attacking a dragon lying below the horse with a broken lance in its side; in exergue in small letters, the artist's name, PISTRUCCI; encircling all, the Garter with motto HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE

Edge Description

In raised lettering, DECUS ET TUTAMEN. ANNO REGNI LVIII.

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