© Peter M. Graham (CC0)
© Peter M. Graham (CC0)
¼ Dollar - George IV
| Silver (.892) | 6.74 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | British West Indies |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1820-1822 |
| Value | ¼ Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Silver (.892) |
| Weight | 6.74 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Crown over anchor
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COLONIAR: BRITAN: MONET:
IV IV
1822
Translation: Colonial money of Britain
Engraver: William Wyon
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Dollar - George IV 1820-1822 from British West Indies is that it was minted during a time when the British West Indies were still a British colony, and the coinage was under the control of the British government. The coin features a portrait of King George IV on one side and a crowned shield with the letters "G.R." (Georgius Rex) on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a common practice during that time period, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely used in coinage. Today, this coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 | 71000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Dollar - George IV 1820-1822 coin.
