George III Silver Crown
Mixed year dates between 1818-1820
Price: £190.00
Product code: HIS1820C
- A rare, original George III crown
- A circulating coin of the era
- Both the obverse and reverse are by Benedetto Pistrucci
- One of the first coins to feature the iconic St George and the dragon design
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Ruling from October 1760 to January 1820, George III saw many key moments during his time as king. As well as welcoming in a new century, he also reigned during the Acts of Union 1800, which made him the first King of Great Britain and Ireland as a united realm.
This original crown dates from 1819, the year in which Queen Victoria was born. Queen Victoria’s father, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn, was the fourth son of George III and she inherited the throne because her three uncles – George VI, Frederick Duke of York and William IV – had no legitimate children who survived.
Both the obverse and the reverse of this silver crown were designed by legendary engraver Benedetto Pistrucci. The obverse shows a laureate portrait of George III and the iconic St George and the dragon.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Crown |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 37.60mm |
| Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Obverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Quality | Circulating |
| Year | 1820 |
| Pure Metal Type | Silver |
