1820 George III Silver Crown LX Edge Choice VF+ Near EF Original Pistrucci
Struck in 1820 during the final year of the reign of King George III, this silver Crown was issued at the closing chapter of one of the most consequential monarchies in British history.
Britain had just emerged from the Napoleonic Wars and stood as the dominant naval and imperial power in Europe. The country was reshaping itself after decades of conflict with Revolutionary and Napoleonic France, while industrial expansion and global trade were transforming the modern world.
The obverse features the famous “Bull Head” portrait of George III with the Latin legend:
GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR
Translated:
“George III, by the Grace of God, King of the Britains, Defender of the Faith.”
The reverse carries Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St. George and Dragon design, one of the most celebrated coin engravings ever produced by the Royal Mint. St. George represents triumph over chaos and evil, a deliberate symbol of British strength and victory during the post-war era.
The edge inscription includes the sought-after LX marking, identifying the edge lettering denomination system used on these crowns.
Holding this coin connects you directly to the final year of George III’s reign, a king whose lifetime saw:
The American Revolution
The defeat of Napoleon
The rise of the British Empire
The beginning of the Industrial Revolution
This is not simply silver bullion or a generic crown. It is a substantial original sterling silver piece from a defining transitional moment in British and world history, struck more than two centuries ago and still carrying the presence of the era in hand.
Shipping & Cost Transparency:
I believe in being fully transparent about costs so you know exactly what goes into getting this coin safely to your door.
Packaging Materials: $2.49
USPS Ground Advantage (Tracked): $8.75
Insurance: $4.40 per $50 of value
Total actual shipping cost: $16.00
This ensures the coin is fully protected, tracked, and insured for its full value.
Fully insured, tracked delivery allows you to acquire a piece like this securely—without the time and expense of long-distance travel or coordinating a local pickup. From the ease of your armchair, the transaction is simple and complete, replacing what was once a far more uncertain and often more costly search.
A quick note on marketplace costs:
To keep things consistent across listings, here’s a simple rule-of-thumb breakdown:
Shipping & insurance typically run about 10% of the item’s value (fully tracked and protected).
eBay & payment processing fees are approximately 13.25% of the total (item + shipping).
Sales tax averages around 4–5% of the total (item + shipping) depending on location.
Altogether, roughly 25–28% of the total transaction goes toward platform, processing, tax, and secure delivery - rather than the coin itself.
Why mention this?
Simply to provide clear context.
eBay makes it possible for collectors to connect directly across distances, with protection on both sides. These costs are part of that system, and part of what allows rare items like this to move safely from one collection to another.
Bottom line: You’re getting an honestly described, carefully handled historical coin, shipped securely and fully insured, with no hidden surprises.
If you’ve read this far, then I suspect this coin genuinely speaks to you, and that matters.
In my experience, many eBay listings are priced with negotiation in mind. Offers often move back and forth before landing somewhere both parties feel good about. Rather than play that game too heavily, I’ve tried to set this piece at a level where the final outcome feels fair on both sides, taking into account condition, rarity, and the real costs involved in bringing it to market.
That said, I’m always open to reasonable offers.
If you’re considering making one:
Reasonable offers are welcome. Thoughtful offers in the ~10–15% range tend to align well here and are often accepted
My goal is simple:
A clean, respectful transaction where the coin finds a collector who values it, and neither of us walks away feeling like the other ‘lost’. I wish for a straightforward exchange of real value, clear, fair, and well placed on both sides. Simply put: a fair price, a well-matched collector, and a piece of history placed exactly where it belongs. Thank you for your consideration.
Grading is subjective, and I make an authentic effort to grade conservatively so that buyers feel they were treated fairly. Many coins on the market are optimistically graded—I aim to err on the side of accuracy. That said, please refer to the photographs and judge for yourself before purchasing. Returns are accepted only if the item is materially not as described. The coin you will receive is the exact coin shown in the photos. Please review them carefully and decide if it’s a piece you’ll truly enjoy owning.
Packed with care using protective materials appropriate for numismatic items. Ships promptly after payment, typically on the first Saturday following purchase. Tracking will be uploaded at that time. Authenticity guaranteed.
If it speaks to you, feel free to act - pieces like this tend to find their place.
I don’t tend to hold inventory long at this level.