George IV - Double Sovereign 1823 Token - Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom, George IV, King.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1823 
Value: 2 Pounds = Double Sovereign (2)
Metal: Gilded Bronze
Weight: 8 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Grade: XF
Mintage: 
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: "KM# 690, Sp# 3798"

Obverse:
Bare head of King George on the 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: Jean Baptiste Merlen

Reverse:
St George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue.

Lettering:
1823

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge:
Plain

Comments:
The standard weight of a (original) double sovereign was 320/623 troy ounce (246.5 grains). The pure gold content was 226 2/623 grains (14.6448 g).

Reference : KM# 690, Sp# 3798

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...

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