George III 1817 Half-Sovereign, modern Half Sovereign first year philosopher and savant

philosopher and savant

well-struck in high relief

DE BRITANN on architrave of triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue between two trophies

ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM

VICTORIA AVCЧ A

George III 1817 Half-Sovereign, modern Half Sovereign first year philosopher and savantGeorge III (1760 1820), gold Half Sovereign, 1817, 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. 99g (Hill 400; Bull EGC 928; S. 3786). Pleasant red tone, some underlying brilliance with only a few tiny marks, otherwise good extremely fine.