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Country: Great Britain (United Kingdom)
King George IV
Type: Standard circulation coin, 1st issue
Years: 1826 (1821-1826)
Value: 1 Farthing = 1/4 Penny = 1/48 Shilling (1/960)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 4.5 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Thickness: 1.65 mm
Grade: VF/F (Cleaned)
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: KM# 677, Sp# 3822
Obverse:
Laureate and draped bust of King George IV facing left, legend around.
Lettering: GEORGIUS IIII DEI GRATIA.
Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci.
Reverse:
Seated figure of Britannia facing right with lion at her feet, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag and olive branch in right, legend around, date in exergue.
Lettering:
BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:
1826.
Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci.
Edge:
Plain.
Var: G of Gratia repunched & A of Britanniar partially missing.
Comments:
The standard weight was one sixth ounce avoirdupois (72 11/12 grains) although can vary between 4.6-4.9g.
Obverse die varieties:
Obv 1 the leaf-midribs behind ear are single raised lines;
Obv 2 the three lowest leaves have incuse mid-ribs;
Referenz : KM# 677; Sp# 3822
Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6...
Sammlung : George IV - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1820-1830)