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½ Penny - George IV
| Copper | 9.45 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1825-1827 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.45 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2.12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Seated 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.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:
Unabridged legend: Britanniarum Rex Fidei Defensor
Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Engraver: William Wyon
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of these pieces was 48 to the pound or one third ounce avoirdupois (145.8 grains).Interesting fact
The ½ Penny coin from George IV's reign (1825-1827) is interesting because it was the first time a British monarch's crown was depicted on a coin, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of a crowned shield. This design change was a nod to the increasing importance of the monarchy's symbolic role in British society.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1825 | 215000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1826 | 9032000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1827 | 5376000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - George IV 1825-1827 coin.
