The 1816 1 Silver Shilling coin from the United Kingdom features the portrait of King George III on the obverse side, facing right, with a Latin legend around the edge and the date below. On the reverse side, an ornate crowned Royal shield, overlaid with a smaller crowned shield, is depicted within the Garter. The inscription "HONI·SOIT·Q MAL·Y·PENSE" is inscribed around the design, translating to "Shame on he who thinks evil of it."
**Key Features:**
- **Type:** Silver coin
- **Issuer:** United Kingdom
- **Obverse:** Portrait of King George III facing right, with a Latin legend around and the date below.
- **Reverse:** Ornate crowned Royal shield overlaid with smaller crowned shield within the Garter, with the inscription "HONI·SOIT·Q MAL·Y·PENSE" around the design.
- **Denomination:** 1 Shilling
- **Year:** 1816
- **Historical Context:** Minted during the reign of King George III, this coin is part of the new coinage introduced in 1816.
- **Symbolism:** The Royal shield and Garter symbolize the monarchy and chivalry, respectively, while the Latin inscription reflects a warning against disparaging the monarchy.
- **Numismatic Value:** Highly collectible due to its historical significance and ornate design.
**Comments:**
The 1816 1 Silver Shilling coin is a remarkable piece of British numismatic history, representing the transition period from the reign of King George III to the era of new coinage designs. Its intricate design and symbolic elements make it a prized addition to any coin collection.
- United Kingdom 1 Silver Shilling 1816
- George III portrait coin
- British numismatic history
- Ornate Royal shield on shilling coin
- Latin inscription on British coin
