George III Shilling 1817

Obverse

New laureate portrait of King George III right, legend around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEOR:III D:G: BRITT:REX F:D:
1817

Unabridged legend: Georgius III Dei Gratia Britanniarum Rex Fidei Defensor

Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God King of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Reverse

Ornate crowned Royal shield overlaid with smaller crowned shield, all within Garter.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HONI·SOIT·Q MAL·Y·PENSE·

Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it

Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Younger

Edge

Reeded

S3790

Dig to cheek

Very Fine