g George III (1760-1820), gold Sovereign, 1820, second laureate head right, date below with open 2, GEORGIUS III D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D:, rev. St. George and the Dragon right, incuse BP below broken lance at lower left, garter surrounding, buckle with incuse WWP, Old French motto reads HONI. SOIT. QUI. MAL. Y. PENSE., edge milled, 7.90g (Bentley 942; Marsh 4; S.3785C). A pleasing example with a few light surface marks, once wiped in antiquity, otherwise bold very fine.Calendar year mintage 931,994.
The Latin legend translates as "George the Third by the Grace of God, King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith." The Old French motto on the reverse garter translates as "Shame on he who thinks ill of it."
Price realized | 1'200 GBP |
Starting price | 800 GBP |