Obverse:
Laureate and draped bust of George III right,
pellet in right field. Text around GEORGIVS
III DEI GRAITIA, separated by stops.
Reverse:
Cruciform shields with semée of hearts
in the arms of Hanover, six strings to Irish
harp, Garter Star at centre, crowned at each
angle, date below Irish shield. Text around
M B F ET H REX F D B ET L D S R I A T ET E,
separated by stops. The highly abbreviated
Latin legend on the reverse translates to
King of Great Britain, France and Ireland,
Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and
Lueneburg, Arch-Treasurer and Elector of the
Holy Roman Empire.
Date:
1787
Diameter:
2cm
