George IV - 6 Pence 1826 - Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom
King George IV (1820-1830)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1826 (1826-1829)
Value: 6 Pence = 1/2 Shilling (1/40 LSD)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Metal: Silver (.925)
Weight: 2.81 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Grade: AU/XF
Mintage: 689,000 
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: KM# 698, Sp# 3815

Obverse:
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 lion passant facing left atop a crown, legend around, national flower emblems below.

Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR

Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith.

Engraver: William Wyon.

Edge:
Reeded

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

Référence : KM# 698, Sp# 3815

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