George IV - 1 Shilling 1826 - Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom, King George IV (1820-1830)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1826 (1825-1829)
Value: 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1/20 LSD)
Metal: Silver (.925)
Weight: 5.4 g
Diameter: 24 mm
Grade: VG (Damaged)
Mintage: 6,351,800
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: KM# 694, Sp# 3812

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 atop 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 2/11 troy ounce (87.3 grains).

Referência : KM# 694, Sp# 3812

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

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