1 Sovereign - George III Pattern

Name: 1 Sovereign - George III Pattern
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1816 Denom1 Sovereign MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£778.21

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1816
Denomination	1 Sovereign
Face value	£24
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Sovereign
Circulation	Circulating
Demonetised	Yes
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	7.970g
Diameter	22.1mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Laureate portrait of King George III right, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Ornate crowned quartered shield of arms, legend around, divided date below. Script: Latin

Gold content

Gross troy oz 0.2562

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £778.21

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