Pre-Owned 1817 London Mint George III Shield Half Sovereign Gold Coin
This Pre-Owned 1817 UK George III Shield Half Sovereign Gold Coin features the Shield of the Royal Arms design. The obverse of the coin bears the portrait of King George III. - Weighs 3.99g and is struck in 916.7 (22ct) Fine Gold. - Minted by The Royal Mint in the UK. - Struck to a bullion finish. - VAT free. - Diameter: 19.30mm. This coin is dated 1817 - the first year the modern sovereign coin was struck. King George III ruled Great Britain and Ireland from October 1760 until his death in 1820 and was famous for his prolonged periods of mental illness. However, he is also known for being the longest-reigning male monarch in British history, reigning for almost 60 years, and his belief that royals should not be extravagant but live modest lives.