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Country: Great Britain, George IV King.
Type: Standard circulation coin, 1st issue
Years: 1828 (1826-1831)
Value: 1 Farthing = 1/4 Penny = 1/48 Shilling (1/960 Pound)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 4.5 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Mintage: 2,365,000
Grade: VF/F (Damages)
Orientation: Medal Alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 12-31-1869
References: KM# 697, Sp# 3825
Obverse:
Laureate and draped bust of King George IV facing left, legend around.
Lettering: GEORGIUS IIII DEI GRATIA.
.1826.
Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God
Engraver: William Wyon
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, national flowers emblems in exergue.
Lettering:
BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:
Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
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.
Référence : KM# 697; Sp# 3825
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...
Collection : George IV - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1820-1830)