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Auction 49 15 Jan 2020
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George III (1760-1820), Gold Half-Sovereign, 1820. 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 (Marsh 402; S.3786; Fr.372; KM.673). Lightly toned practically has been graded and slabbed by PCGS as MS63 and what with the lowest calendar year mintage, rare. Value $1,500 - UP
PCGS certification 206575.63/81401512. Calendar year mintage 35,043. The Latin obverse legend translates as "George the Third, by the Grace of God" continuing on the reverse as "King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith."
George III (1760-1820), Gold Half-Sovereign, 1820. 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 (Marsh 402; S.3786; Fr.372; KM.673). Lightly toned practically has been graded and slabbed by PCGS as MS63 and what with the lowest calendar year mintage, rare. Value $1,500 - UP
PCGS certification 206575.63/81401512. Calendar year mintage 35,043. The Latin obverse legend translates as "George the Third, by the Grace of God" continuing on the reverse as "King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith."