George IV - 1 Penny 1826 Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom, George IV King.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1826 (1825-1827)
Value: 1 Penny = 1/12 Shilling (1/240 LSD)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 18.8 g
Diameter: 34 mm
Mintage: 5,913,000
Grade: XF
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 08-31-1971
References: KM# 693, Sp# 3823

Obverse:
Laureate portrait of King George IV facing left, legend around, date below.

Lettering:
GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA
· 1826 ·

Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God.

Engraver: William Wyon.

Reverse:
Seated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, legend around and national flower emblems in exergue.

Lettering: BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:

Translation: King of Britain Defender of the Faith.

Engraver: William Wyon.

Edge:
Plain.

Comments:
The standard weight of these pieces was 24 to the pound avoirdupois (2/3 ounce or 291.7 grains each).

Referenz : KM# 693; Sp# 3823

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...

Sammlung : George IV - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1820-1830)