1/2 Penny - George IV

€13,187.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1825-1827
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper
Weight9.45 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness2.12 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)William Wyon
In circulation to31 December 1869
Reference(s) KM#692, Sp#3824
Obverse descriptionLaureate portrait of King George IV facing left, legend around, date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA · 1825 ·
(Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionSeated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, legend around and national flower emblems in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:
(Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1825  - - 215 000
1825  - Proof -
1826  - overdate variety exists - 9 032 000
1826  - Proof -
1827  - - 5 376 000
Catalog ID3861913560
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