about fine with associated weakness and surface marks
in original Royal Mint box and with certificate of authenticity
struck from a rusty obverse die
McDonald 167b
lustrous with deep cameo effect
George III 1816 bull head Halfcrown about fine with associated weaknessGeorge III (1760 1820), silver Halfcrown, last coinage, 1816, "bull" type laureate head right, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, within buckled garter, French motto HONI. SOIT. Q MAL. Y. PENSE. initials of William Wellesley Pole "WW P" incuse on left shield border, incuse W on right shield border for engraver Thomas Wyon, BRITTANIARUM REX FID: DEF:, weight 14. 02g