Sell 1817 George III Full Sovereign Gold Coin
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This Pre-Owned 1817 George III Full Gold Sovereign features Benedetto Pistrucci's famous St George and the Dragon design, with the inscription "Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense", and the year-date.
The obverse side of the coin bears a portrait of King George III, laureate head.
- Weighs 7.98g and is struck in 916.7 (22ct) gold.
- Manufactured by The Royal Mint.
- Struck to a bullion finish.
- VAT free.
- Diameter: 22.05mm Thickness: 1.52mm.
This coin is dated 1817 - the first year the modern sovereign coin was struck.
"Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense" is the motto of The Order Of The Garter and translates to "Shame to him who thinks evil of it."
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.
| Code | auco12995 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Product Type | Coin |
| Weight | 7.98 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer |
The Royal Mint  |
| Year | 1817 |
| Fine Content | 7.32 |
| Condition | Used |
| Fineness | 916.7 |
| Finish | Bullion |
| Diameter | 22.05mm |
| Thickness | 1.52mm |
