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

Issuer United Kingdom
Year 1821
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Shilling (1/20)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 5.66 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) Obverse: Benedetto Pistrucci
Reverse: Jean Baptiste Merlen
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#679, Sp#3810
Obverse description Laureate portrait of King George IV left, legend around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GEORGIUS D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F : D : B.P.
(Translation: George by the Grace of God King of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
Reverse description Crowned and garnished shield of arms with natioal flower emblems around, date below.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ANNO 1821
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1821 - - 2 463 100
1821 - Proof -
Numisquare ID 9656463290
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