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Country: United Kingdom
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1827 (1825-1827)
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480 LSD)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 9.2 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Thickness: 2.12 mm
Grade: VF (shock on edge)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 12-31-1869
References: KM# 692, Sp# 3824
Obverse:
Wreathed portrait of King George IV facing left, legend around, date below.
Lettering: GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA · 1827 ·
Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God.
Reverse:
Seated figure of Britannia right, with 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 the Britains Defender of the Faith.
Engraver: William Wyon
Edge:
Plain.
Reference : KM# 692, Sp# 3824
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : George IV - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1820-1830)