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George III 1820 gold Half-Sovereign

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Start price: £500

Estimated price: £500 - £600

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Description

g George III (1760-1820), gold Half-Sovereign, 1820, engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci, laureate head right, date below, legend GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA, raised rim both sides, rev. crowned shield of arms, dot below, REX FID: DEF: BRITANNIARUM, 3.96g (Hill 402 R2; Bull EGC 933; MCE.469; S.3786). Once polished with light surface marks and wear, a bold fine.


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The Latin obverse legend translates as George the Third, by the Grace of God, continuing on the reverse as King of the Britains, Defender of the Faith.