This handsome 1819 George III LIX Crown is one of the most admired silver issues of the late Georgian period. Struck during the King’s 59th regnal year, it carries the iconic St George and the Dragon reverse by Benedetto Pistrucci, widely regarded as one of the greatest designs in British numismatics.

This particular variety is distinguished by its edge inscription — DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI LIX — with no stops on edge, a scarcer and desirable subtype recognised by ESC and Spink. Collectors value this variety for its relative rarity and its place within the complex die and edge‑lettering combinations of the 1818–1820 crown series.

The obverse bears the laureate portrait of George III, engraved with strong classical influence and excellent detail when well‑struck. Surviving examples often show cabinet friction or circulation wear, making attractive pieces increasingly difficult to source.

• Denomination: Crown (5 Shillings)
• Date: 1819
• Monarch: George III
• Mint: Royal Mint, London
• Metal: Sterling silver (.925 fine)
• Weight: ≈28.3 g
• Diameter: ≈38 mm
• Mintage: ≈1,347,000 (general issue; scarcer “no stops on edge” variety)
• Catalogue references: Spink S.3787; ESC 215 (var. no stops on edge)

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