Information about effigy: Laureate bust by Benedetto Pistrucci (Bull Head)
Laureate bust by Benedetto Pistrucci (Bull Head)
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The massive re-coinage programme by the Royal Mint in 1816 necessitated a new effigy of the monarch. Pistrucci's initial portrait of King George III has become known to collectors as the "bull-head George". He could not engrave it from life since King George III was insane. The design met such public hostility that it was withdrawn and replaced with a new one the next year. On most coins of the time the "small head" portrait is used, which does not show the King's bare shoulders. Note: Collectors Coins GB says the author was Thomas Wyon, while Pistrucci designed the small portrait which replaced this one in 1817. |
Laureate bust by Benedetto Pistrucci (Bull Head) - showing 2 of 2 coins
| Coin Name | Reverse | Obverse | Details |
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| Halfcrown 1816 |  |
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Material: 0.925 Silver Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: unknown |
| Halfcrown 1817 Large Head |  |
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Material: 0.925 Silver Mint: Royal Mint Mintage: 8,092,656 |
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Laureate bust by Benedetto Pistrucci (Bull Head): Details
| Year | 1816 |
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| Personal Information | King George III of the United Kingdom |
Laureate bust by Benedetto Pistrucci (Bull Head): Photos
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Great Britain 1816 1/2 crown
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