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1/2 Dollar - George IV
| Issuer | British West Indies |
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| Year | 1821-1822 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the ornate royal coat of arms of Great Britain displayed on an elaborately decorated shield, supported by a lion and a unicorn as heraldic supporters flanking either side, with foliate and acanthus scrollwork framing the composition. A crown surmounts the shield, and the entire device is rendered in high relief in the neoclassical style characteristic of William Wyon's engraving. The circular legend reads GEORGIVS IV D:G: BRITANNIARUM REX F:D: running around the full periphery of the coin. |
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| Obverse lettering | GEORGIVS IV D:G: BRITANNIARUM REX F:D: (Translation: George IV, by the Grace of God, King of the Britains, Defender of the Faith) |
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| Mintage | 1821 - Proof; unique - 1 1822 - 1822/1 - 89,000 1822 - Mintage included in 1822/1 - 1822 - Proof - |
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