1 Sovereign - George III (1817 - 1820)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Sovereign |
| Catalog Number | KM# 674 |
| Weight (g) | 7.98 |
| Diameter (mm) | 22.05 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.917) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 469.9 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci
Lettering:
GEORGIUS III D:G: BRITANNIAR. REX F:D:
1820
GEORGIUS III D:G: BRITANNIAR. REX F:D:
1820
Reverse
Engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci
Lettering:
HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE
Description:
Saint George slaying the dragon.
Saint George is the patron saint of England. His cross forms the national flag of England, and features within the Union Jack of the United Kingdom, and other national flags containing the Union Flag, such as those of Australia and New Zealand.
HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE
Description:
Saint George slaying the dragon.
Saint George is the patron saint of England. His cross forms the national flag of England, and features within the Union Jack of the United Kingdom, and other national flags containing the Union Flag, such as those of Australia and New Zealand.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1817 | 3,235,000 | Very Rare | |
| 1817 | Proof | Very Rare | |
| 1818 | 2,347,000 | Very Rare | |
| 1819 | 3,574 | Very Rare | |
| 1820 | 932,000 | Very Rare | |
| 1820 | Proof | Very Rare |