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1 Crown - George IV 1st portrait
| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 37.6 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1822 |
| Value | 1 Crown (¼) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 37.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right, date and engraver's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1821
WWP
B.P.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Inscribed
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN. ANNO REGNI SECUNDO.
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard second year of reign
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 10/11 troy ounce (436.4 grains).William Wellesley Pole, Master of the Royal Mint (1814-23)
An elder brother of the Duke of Wellington, William Wellesley Pole was appointed Master of the Royal Mint in 1814. He took control of an ancient institution which had recently vacated its cramped traditional home within the walls of the Tower of London and re-established itself in specially-designed and newly-equipped buildings on nearby Tower Hill.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1821-1822 George IV 1 Crown coin is that it was the first coin to feature the new "young head" portrait of the king, which was designed by William Wyon. This portrait was a departure from the previous "mature head" portrait that had been used on coins since George IV's accession to the throne in 1820. The new portrait was intended to show the king in a more youthful and vigorous light, and it was used on a number of different coin denominations during his reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1821 | 438000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 | 125000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - George IV (1st portrait) 1821-1822 coin.
