George III Halfcrown 1817

Obverse

Large laureate bust (‘Bull Head’) right, legend around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA
1816

Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God

Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Younger

Reverse

Crowned Garter and ornate Royal shield of arms overlaid with smaller shield, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:
HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE ·

Translation:
King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Shame on he who thinks evil of it

KM# 667, S3788

Better than Very Fine