1/2 Sovereign - George IV

€23,726.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1826-1828
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Sovereign
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight3.99 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: William Wyon
Reverse: Jean Baptiste Merlen
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#700, Sp#3804
Obverse descriptionBare head portrait of King George IV left, legend around, date below.  Note: variety exists with extra tuft of hair behind the King`s ear
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA · 1826 ·
(Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned garnished shield of arms, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:
(Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1826  - - 344 800
1826  - Proof -
1827  - - 492 000
1828  - - 1 244 700
Catalog ID8646884660
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