George III, Pattern Crown, 1817, by W. Wyon, "The Three Graces", struck in silver, laureate head right, date below, GEORGIUS III D: G: BRITANNIARUM REX F:D:, rev. the Three Graces standing with shield between harp and thistle, quiver and palm branch in exergue, FOEDUS INVIOLABLE, edge plain (ESC.223; L&S.152), slight cabinet friction on the reverse, otherwise nearly FDC, most attractive colourful tone, rare

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George III, Pattern Crown, 1817, by W. Wyon, "The Three Graces", struck in silver, laureate head right, date below, GEORGIUS III D: G: BRITANNIARUM REX F:D:, rev. the Three Graces standing with shield between harp and thistle, quiver and palm branch in exergue, FOEDUS INVIOLABLE, edge plain (ESC.223; L&S.152), slight cabinet friction on the reverse, otherwise nearly FDC, most attractive colourful tone, rare

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