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1⁄16 Dollar - George IV
| Silver (.892) | 1.68 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | British West Indies |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1820-1822 |
| Value | 1⁄16 Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Silver (.892) |
| Weight | 1.68 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Crown over anchor
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COLONIAR: BRITAN: MONET:
XVI XVI
1822
Translation: Colonial money of Britain
Engraver: William Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Comment
WCC provides wrong information about this coin. 1820/1 overdate variety doesn't exist, most likely 141 000 mintage mentioned by mistake instead of 142 222 coins sent in 1822 to Mauritius.