Coins
The Royal Mint
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1762
Materials
Silver
Measurements
16 mm (Diameter); 1.50 g (Weight)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1156196
Summary
Coins. Four British George III three penny silver coins. The obverse shows the young head of George III facing right, draped and wearing a laurel wreath, surrounded by an inscription GEORGIVS.III.DEI.GRATIA. The reverse shows the number 3 under a crown, surrounded by an inscription MAG.BRI.FR.ET.HIB.REX.1762.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
The Royal Mint, manufacturer