George III 1760 - 1820

When the first convicts were sent to Australia both they and the sailors had some coins with them. Amongst those coins were the George III 1787 Shilling. These coins are now known in Australia as ‘Proclamation Coins’ and highly collected in Australia. Most interesting coins to add to your collection, this design was only issued for one year 1787 and we have a small number in Unciculated condition.

When the first convicts were sent to Australia, these George III Silver threepences of 1762 and 1763 were some of the coins they would have carried. They are highly collected in Australia as one of the first coins to come to that country. We have a small group of choice examples in Extremely Fine and Uncirculated condition. Of course most of the coins were carried by the guards, but no doubt some of the convicts had money too. These are beautiful coins with an important history to Australia and they are now almost 260 years old. These are much nicer than you would usually see the 1762 and 1763 George III silver threepences.

The first Half Crowns to be struck after the Currency Reform Act of 1816 were the so called Bull Head type. The King hated them and they were only made for the end of 1816 and the early part of 1817. The design had to be changed, which in my opinion is a shame as we rather like the design. But the King spoke and the design was changed. This is a two year type coin, or rather it was struck for 10 months but over two years. They are struck in Sterling Silver and the coins we have on off er today are well worn and have seen considerable wear. One that collectors can afford and the last time we offered them, they quickly sold out.

Counterfeit George III halfpennies from the 1770s are intriguing coins from a time of economic turmoil in Britain. These forgeries, often made from base metals and sometimes lighter than the genuine copper halfpennies were created to address a shortage of small change. Despite their unofficial nature, they circulated widely and are often almost identical to the genuine ones. These counterfeits are just as fascinating and widely collected as genuine halfpennies and serve as a reminder of the ingenuity and resourcefulness during a period of economic hardship. We have a small group available in Fine condition, better than usually seen.

Counterfeit George III halfpennies from the 1770s are intriguing coins from a time of economic turmoil in Britain. These forgeries, often made from base metals and sometimes lighter than the genuine copper halfpennies were created to address a shortage of small change. Despite their unofficial nature, they circulated widely and are often almost identical to the genuine ones. These counterfeits are just as fascinating and widely collected as genuine halfpennies and serve as a reminder of the ingenuity and resourcefulness during a period of economic hardship. We have a small group available in Very Fine condition, better than usually seen.

The first Half Crowns to be struck after the Currency Reform Act of 1816 were the so called Bull Head type. The King hated them and they were only made for the end of 1816 and the early part of 1817. The design had to be changed, which in our opinion is a shame as we rather like the design. But the King spoke and the design was changed. This is a two year type coin, or rather it was struck for 10 months but over two years. They are struck in Sterling Silver and the coins we have on offer today are well worn and have seen considerable wear. One that collectors can afford and the last time we offered them, they quickly sold out.

In 1811, George III became too unstable to rule, so he signed the Regency Bill which meant his son, George (later George IV) would act as Prince Regent. Silver was in relatively short supply for much of George III’s reign, together with the Royal Mint’s archaic equipment at the Tower, it was impossible to produce coinage at a profit. As a result, before the recoinage Act of 1816, only gold coinage was produced on a regular basis. During the Napoleonic Wars, the Bank of England ordered the production of silver tokens which were issued as legal tender. Two denominations were made – the 3 shillings and the 1 shilling and sixpence (or eighteen pence), they were dated 1811 to 1816. These tokens were minted to a slightly lower silver standard (89%) to allow a profit to be made. Production ended after the end of the Napoleonic War and victory in the Battle of Waterloo, followed by the introduction of the ‘new coinage’ of 1816. We’re pleased to offer you the One Shilling and Sixpence (Eighteen pence) silver token struck in 1811 featuring the armoured bust of George III, we offer them in Uncirculated condition. We’ve been putting these aside for a few years and they always fly out, take this opportunity to own a historically important piece from the Napoleonic War era. Dates of our choice.

George III 1818-1820 Crown offered in Fair condition. Dates will be of our choice. A very important coin as it was the first of the ‘new’ coinage to be struck.

George III Sterling Silver Crown (1818-1820) offered in Very Good condition. A very important coin as it was the first of the ‘new’ coinage to be struck.

In 1816 the government made all of the older coins no longer legal tender. They then issued a whole series of new coins, which were of course legal tender. This is the first type of Crown or Five Shillings to be issued for King George III. They are struck in Sterling Silver and were issued only from 1818-1820. This coin is now proving very hard to get and it has been some time since we last had enough to offer them. Dates of our choice and this coin is available in different grades. A very important coin as it was the first of the ‘new’ coinage to be struck.

Plain edge and beautiful dark tone, a lovely coin.

In 1816, during the end of the reign of King George III, all the old coinage was replaced with new coins and new designs. The Halfcrown was first issued in 1816-1817 but the King hated how they had portrayed him on the coin. So later in 1817 they changed the design to the new smaller head halfcrown. This design lasted only until 1820 when the King died and George IV came to the throne and all the designs changed. The Half Crown is the second largest silver denomination issued, it had a face value of Two Shillings and Sixpence. They were struck in Sterling Silver, dates will be of our choice, but the more you order the more different dates we will try and give you. We have the small head George III Halfcrown available in Very Good and Fine condition, the choice is yours.

In 1799 for the first time the Halfpenny coins were struck on a steam driven press. The invention of James Watt and Mathew Boulton. The coins were thicker than the previous coins, had a high rim and a beaded edge. You have the bust of King George III on one side and a seated figure of Britannia on the other side. The coins are struck in copper rather than the later ones which used bronze. It was a relatively common coin because it was the second lowest denomination made. But over the years the supplies have dried up. From a Midlands dealer we were able to buy a nice parcel. They are used but in Very Good. Remember they are the first Halfpennies struck on a steam press and this design was used for only one year 1799.

1799 Halfpenny in Fine. The first Halfpennies struck on a steam press.

During the reign of King George III there was a great shortage of small change. The last type of Halfpenny issued for this Monarch were struck in 1806 and 1807. We recently purchased a nice group of the 1806 issue, the first year of issue in Fine and Very Fine condition. You have the bust of King George III dressed as a Roman on one side and the seated figure of Britannia on the other side. These were the last copper George III halfpennies issued. After the Currency Reform Act of 1816, they didn’t bother to issue any halfpennies.

During the reign of King George III there was a great shortage of small change. The last type of Halfpenny issued for this Monarch was struck in 1806 and 1807. We recently purchased a nice group of the 1806 issue, the first year of issue in Fine and Very Fine condition. You have the bust of King George III dressed as a Roman on one side and the seated figure of Britannia on the other side. These were the last copper George III halfpennies issued. After the Currency Reform Act of 1816, they didn’t bother to issue any halfpennies.

The coinage of King George III is rather strange, it is broken up into two sections, before the Currency Reform Act and after the Currency Reform Act. This Act was passed because of the shortage of coins, which the King because of his illness refused to allow to be made. So what did they do, after the Currency Reform Act of 1816 they struck Silver coins but did not bother to strike copper coins…! So the last design of King George III Halfpennies was issued in 1806 and 1807. It has the King’s bust with lauriate wreath on one side and a seated Britannia on the other side. These are the last George III Halfpences ever to be struck and they were struck in copper. In Very Good condition, which means that they have seen considerable wear

In 1806 the Soho Mint made the first copper pennies struck on a steam driven press. This design was struck for only two years 1806 and 1807. It had King George III as a Roman Emperor on one side and Britannia seated on the other side. These were the first copper coins to be struck as we know them today. Only struck for two years and available in two different grades Fine and Very Fine. They are now over 200 years old and the first of their type to be made.

In 1816, they changed our coinage system completely. Gone was the Guinea and in was the Sovereign. The Shilling was one of the first of the new coins to appear. This first new shilling was issued from 1816-1820 with the portrait of King George III. They were struck in Sterling Silver and are now over 200 years old. We have examples of this coin in different grades. Dates will be of our choice but the more you order the more different dates we will try and give you. Remember this is the FIRST of the new coinage…

George III’s reign covered a crucial period in British history, which included the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. In 1816, The British economy was in a state of transition, it was a time of rebuilding and economic stabilization for Britain after the long and costly wars against France. The shillings of 1816 serve as a tangible artifact, minted during a time of historical significance as they marked the introduction of Britain’s new coinage in 1816, as well as reflecting the historical context of the post-Napoleonic era. We’ve been putting aside high-grade examples of these fabulous 1816 shillings for a while and are delighted to offer them to you in Choice Uncirculated, we only have 17 in stock so get one while stocks last.

George III Bull Head (1816-1820) Shilling offered in Fair. Dates will be of our choice, but the more coins you order the more dates we will try to give you.

In 1816 the Currency Reform Act came into force, which allowed coins to be struck even without the Monarch’s permission. This was put into place because of King George III’s illness and the shortage of small change. From 1816 on, new designs, new weights, new everything. These are the first of the new Sterling Silver Shillings issued from 1816-1820. You have the bull head of the King on one side and a crowned shield on the other side. Even in this grade supplies are limited.

George III Bull Head Shilling offered in Very Fine. Dates will be of your choice, but the more coins you order the more different dates we will try to give you.

In 1816 there was the Currency Reform Act, which allowed coins to be struck even without the Monarch’s permission. This was put into place because of King George III’s illness and the shortage of small change. From 1816 on, new designs, new weights, new everything. These are the first of the new Sterling Silver Shillings issued from 1816-1820. You have the bull head of the King on one side and a crowned shield on the other side.

With beautiful blue and maegenta peripheral toning.