George IV - 6 Pence 1821 - Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom, King George IV (1820-1830)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1821
Value: 6 Pence = 1/2 Shilling (1/40 LSD)
Metal: Silver (.925)
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Grade: F12/VG10
Mintage: 863,200 (Scarce)
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 678, Sp# 3813

Obverse:
Laureate portrait of King George IV left, legend around.

Lettering: GEORGIUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F : D :
B.P.

Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God King of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci.

Reverse:
Ornate garnished crowned quartered shield of arms overlaid with second, smaller crowned shield, national flower emblems around, date below.

Lettering: ANNO 1821

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen.

Edge:
Reeded.

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

Riferimento : KM# 678, Sp# 3813

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

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