United Kingdom ½ Crown - George III, 1818
2nd portrait; Pattern
Information
Country
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
½ Crown
Year
1818
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
12.01
Diameter (mm)
32
Demonetized
31 December 1969
Description
½ Crown from United Kingdom. Issued in 1818. Struck in Copper. Measures 32 mm and weighs 12.01 g.
- Obverse
- Second laureate bust of King George III right, legend around, date below. (George the Third by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Crowned and quartered ornate shield of arms overlaid with smaller shield in centre, all within Royal Garter, legend around. (King of the Britains Defender of the Faith Shame on he who thinks evil of it)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1818 | — | Pattern |
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