Distinctive feature Re-engraved
Face value 1 shilling
Metal Silver
Millesimal fineness 925 ‰
Mint Royal Mint
Quantity minted 574 200
Rarity R1 - Rare
Year of issue 1827
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Country: United Kingdom
King George IV (1762-1820-1830)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1827 (1825-1829)
Value: 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1/20 LSD)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Metal: Silver (.925)
Weight: 5.34 g
Diameter: 24 mm
Grade: VG
Mintage: 574,200
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: KM# 694, Sp# 3812
Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King George IV left, legend around, date below.
Lettering: GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA · 1827 ·
Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God
Engraver: William Wyon.
Reverse:
Crowned lion passant atop crown, legend around, national flower emblems below.
Lettering: BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR
Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Engraver: William Wyon.
Edge:
Reeded.
Comments:
The standard weight of these coins was 2/11 troy ounce (87.3 grains).
Reference : KM# 694, Sp# 3812
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Collection : George IV - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1820-1830)