George III Gold Sovereign D.1817

A George III Gold Sovereign, in very good condition.

Obverse: 'GEORGIUS III D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: 1817' - Laureate portrait of King George III facing right, with legend around.

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

Reverse: 'HONI . SOIT . QUI . MAL . Y . PENSE' - St George slaying the Dragon right within Garter, and legend around. 

Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it

Diameter: 22.05mm

Weight: 7.98g

Year: 1817

Condition: Very Good

22 carat