1817 King George III Sovereign
The 1817 King George III Sovereign is a business-strike issue from the United Kingdom. This is the first year of issue for the King George III Sovereign series. composed of gold (.9167) (7.99 g).
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The 1817 King George III Sovereign coin, engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci, and made of gold (.9167). Weighing 7.99 grams, with a diameter of 22.05 mm, and and a thickness of 1.5 mm.
The obverse is laureate portrait of king george iii right, legend around. It reads "GEORGIUS III D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: 1820". The reverse is st george slaying the dragon right within garter, legend around. It reads "HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Gold (.9167)
- Weight
- 7.99 g
- Diameter
- 22.05 mm
- Thickness
- 1.5 mm
- Designer
- Benedetto Pistrucci
- Currency
- Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1817 King George III Sovereign made of?
- The 1817 King George III Sovereign is made of gold (.9167), weighs 7.99 grams, and measures 22.05 mm in diameter.