Issuer | United Kingdom |
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King | George IV |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1824-1826 |
Value | 6 Pence = ½ Shilling (1⁄40) |
Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
Composition | Silver (.925) |
Weight | 2.83 g |
Diameter | 19 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N# 13186 |
References | KM# 691, Sp# 3814 |
Laureate portrait of King George IV left, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GEORGIUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F : D :
Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Square topped crowned quartered shield of arms overlaid with second, smaller crowned shield, Garter with legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HONI·SOIT·QUI MAL·Y·PENSE···
ANNO 1824
Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Reeded