Description King George III Reign, 1760-1820. Last or New Coinage, 1816-20. 1817 Shilling. Reverse Legend error: "HON" in this context specifically points to the incorrect spelling of "HONI" on the reverse side, which is part of the Garter motto,"HONI·SOIT·Q MAL·Y·PENSE". Obverse: New laureate portrait of King George III right, legend around. Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci. Legend: GEOR:III D:G: BRITT:REX F:D: (George the Third by the Grace of God King of the Britains Defender of the Faith). Reverse: Ornate crowned Royal shield overlaid with smaller crowned shield, all within Garter. Engraver: Thomas Wyon. Legend: HONI·SOIT·Q MAL·Y·PENSE· (Shame on he who thinks evil of it). Catalogue: Spink# 3790, KM# 666. Silver, 0.915, 0.1682 oz. ASW, 5.66g, 24mm, 1.2mm thick. Grade: Fine. SOLD.
