George IV - 6 Pence 1824 - Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom, King George IV (1820-1830)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1824 (1824-1826)
Value: 6 Pence = 1/2 Shilling (1/40 LSD)
Metal: Silver (.925)
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Grade: F12/15
Mintage: 633,600 (Scarce)
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 691, Sp# 3814

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

Lettering: GEORGIUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F : D :

Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God King of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Reverse:
Square topped crowned quartered shield of arms overlaid with second, smaller crowned shield, Garter with legend around, date below.

Lettering:
HONI·SOIT·QUI MAL·Y·PENSE···
ANNO 1824

Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen

Edge:
Reeded

Comments:
The standard weight of these coins was 1/11 troy ounce (43.6 grains).

Referenz : KM# 691, Sp# 3814

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

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