Catalog
1/4 Dollar - George IV
| Issuer | British West Indies |
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| Year | 1820-1822 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | The central device features the Royal Arms of Great Britain displayed on an ornate quartered shield, surmounted by the imperial crown and supported by a lion and a unicorn in the heraldic tradition. The shield bears the arms of England (three passant guardant lions), Scotland (lion rampant), Ireland (harp), and Hanover in the inescutcheon. The circular legend surrounding the shield reads GEORGIVS IV D:G: BRITANNIARUM REX F:D:, separated by stops, running along the toothed border. The design is rendered in high relief with fine engraving detail characteristic of William Wyon's work at the Royal Mint. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Mintage | 1820 - - 100,000 1820 - Proof - 1822 - 1822/1 - 71,000 1822 - Mintage included in 1822/1 - 1822 - Proof - |
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