George III Silver Half Crown (1st Portrait)

A fine George III, Silver Half Crown. 

Obverse: 'GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA' - A large laureate bust ('bull head') facing right, legend around, with the date 1817 below.

Reverse: 'BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:' - A crowned shield with garter, which bears the inscription 'HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE.

Diameter: 32mm

Weight: 14.14g

Year: 1817

Condition: Fine