2 Pounds - George IV Shield reverse

€23,727.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1824-1826
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 Sovereigns
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight15.98 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: William Wyon
Reverse: Jean Baptiste Merlen
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#701, Sp#3799
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King George IV left, legend around, date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA · 1826 ·
(Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield of arms and mantle, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:
(Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
EdgeInscribed
Mint
Mintage1824  - Proof -
1825  - Proof -
1826  - Proof - 450
Catalog ID9772986710
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