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George III 1818 Half-Sovereign, second year for denomination
George III (1760-1820), gold Half-Sovereign, 1818, engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci, laureate head right, date below, legend GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA, raised rim both sides,rev.crowned shield of arms, dot below, REX FID: DEF: BRITANNIARUM, weight 3.94g (Marsh 401; S.3786).Lightly toned with surface marks, and hairline scratches, otherwise a bold fine.
Calendar year mintage 1,030,286.
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."