1816 Half Crown

[Larry]

Perhaps others with an example of this issue can tell us more about it.  I like King George III because he allowed Conder Tokens to circulate.  In fact, he had hardly any coins minted for almost 40 years. LOL

For forty years, more and more counterfeits plagued the government but as King George III said, "It takes money to make money."  LOL

It has been estimated that during that 40-year shortage of official coinage, that by 1796, 98% of circulating coinage was counterfeit and light in weight. Conder Token production began in 1787.

When official coinage resumed in 1797, it was struck by Matthew Boulton who had produced Conder Tokens and medals at his and partner James Watt's Soho Mint.  Under government contract Boulton would produce the new official coinage with anti-counterfeiting designs.





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[walmann]

I always considered this portrait of George III an indication of how ruling an empire could really weigh upon a monarch. 

In truth it makes wonder what George's perspective was that he found this an acceptable or even flattering portrait to have on the coins.

[regandon]

Very nice coin.  Very nice color also.

[BCNumismatics]

Larry,
  That's one very nice 'Bull Head' 1/2 Crown that you've got there.

I've always found King George III's 1/2 Crowns elusive,especially the ones after this type.

King George III was under the regency of his son (later King George IV (1820-30)) from 1810 right up to his death in 1820.

Aidan.

[Zantetsuken]

Sweet! I like the design, but I love the toning. Thanks for sharing.

~Daniel