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Country: United Kingdom, George IV, King.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1826 (1824-1829)
Value: 1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/8 LSD)
Metal: Silver (.9250)
Weight: 14 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Grade: VF/XF
Mintage: 2,189,000
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: 12-31-1869
References: KM# 695, Sp# 3809
Obverse:
Smaller uncrowned portrait of King George IV left, legend around, date below.
Lettering: GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA · 1826 ·
Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God. (Engraver: William Wyon)
Reverse:
Crowned and mantled shield of arms over banner, legend around.
Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:
DIEU ET MON DROIT
Translation:
King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
God and my right
Engraver: William Wyon.
Edge:
Reeded.
Reference : KM# 695
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : George IV - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1820-1830)