1 Shilling - George IV 1st portrait, 1st reverse

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1821
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight5.66 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: Benedetto Pistrucci
Reverse: Jean Baptiste Merlen
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#679, Sp#3810
Obverse descriptionLaureate portrait of King George IV left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F : D : B.P.
(Translation: George by the Grace of God King of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionCrowned and garnished shield of arms with natioal flower emblems around, date below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringANNO 1821
Edge
Mint
Mintage1821  - - 2 463 100
1821  - Proof -
Catalog ID9656463290
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