George III - 4 Pence 1817 - United Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain
King George III (1760-1820)
Type: Non-circulating coin
Mintage: 1,386
Years: 1817 (1817-1820)
Value: 4 Pence = 1/3 shilling (1/60 LSD)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Metal: Silver (.925)
Weight: 1.7 g.
Diameter: 18 mm
Grade: F/VF
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 671, Sp# 3793

Obverse:
Laureate bust of King George III right, legend around, date below.

Lettering:
GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA
1817

Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God.

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci.

Reverse:
Central crowned denomination with legend around.

Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF: *
4

Translation: King of Britain Defender of the Faith.

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci.

Edge:
Plain.

Comments:
The standard weight of this coin was 2/33 troy ounce or 29.1 grains.

It is not yet confirmed or agreed at which point silver four pences ceased to be struck for circulation in Britain before their reintroduction in 1836. However, it is widely accepted that this type was struck only for the Maundy Ceremony in a prooflike finish.

Riferimento : KM# 671, Sp# 3793

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Collezione : George III - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1760-1820) Coinage