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½ Guinea – United Kingdom

Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1801–1803
Ruler: George III
Currency:
Pound sterling
(1158—1970)
Demonetized: Yes
Material
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 4.2 g
Gold weight: 3.85 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 91.67% Gold
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard649
Numista: #27969
Value
Bullion value: $605.48

Obverse

Inscription:
GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA
Translation:
George the Third by the Grace of God
Script: Latin
Language: Latin

Reverse

Inscription:
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE·

BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR

1801
Translation:
Shame on him who thinks evil of it.

King of the Britains, Defender of the Faith

1801
Script: Latin
Languages: Latin, French

Edge

Categories

Animal> Feline
Symbol> Crown
Symbols> Coat of Arms

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1801——
1802——
1803——
💎 Extremely Rare