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1819 Crown LIX Edge George III Silver Coin

1819 Crown LIX Edge George III Silver Coin Reverse

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Buy a 1819 Crown LIX

LIX regnal year edge 1819 silver Crown coin from late in the reign of King George III. These coins were struck in the wake of the Great Recoinage of 1816, part of a major overhaul of British currency following the Napoleonic Wars. Some of Britain's most famous numismatic designs originated in this era, including the instantly recognisable reverse seen on this 1819 coin. Benedetto Pistrucci's Saint George and the dragon motif remains in use on British coins and is shown to great effect on this large sterling silver coin. The obverse displays the large laureate head portrait of King George III by the same artist: the final effigy used on this monarch's coinage.
Grade: gF - good Fine, the obverse better
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Portrait Of King George III

The large laureate portrait of King George III that is shown on the obverse of this 1819 coin is the work of Italian artist Benedetto Pistrucci. The year is shown below with 'GEORGIUS III D: G: BRITANNIARUM REX F: D:', around.

Benedetto Pistrucci's St George

Pistrucci also designed the enduring image of Saint George on horseback, slaying a dragon with his sword, which is shown on the reverse. The motif is surrounded by a garter which reads 'HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE'.

LIX Regnal Year Edge Detail

These coins display the regnal year in which they were struck in raised lettering to the edge. This piece reads 'DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI LIX', indicating that it was minted in the 59th year of George III's reign.

Struck In .925 Sterling Silver

British Crowns from this period are made from 28.28 grams of solid .925 sterling silver. These coins measure approximately 37.6 millimetres in diameter, offering a large surface for both of the iconic designs to be appreciated.

How Many Crowns Were Minted In 1819?

In 1819, the Royal Mint, then based in London, near Tower Hill, reportedly struck just 683,496 silver Crowns. This figure includes both LIX edge and LX edge coins, though the number of surviving Crowns will be significantly lower.

Buying Historic British Crown Coins

We offer these historic British coins in a range of grades. As coins that have seen some degree of circulation, you can expect age-typical signs of wear, handling and toning, commensurate with their grade.