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2 Pounds - George IV Shield reverse
| Gold (.9167) | 15.98 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1824-1826 |
| Value | 2 Sovereigns |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#23727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of arms and mantle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:
Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Inscribed
Comment
The standard weight of a double sovereign was 320/623 troy ounce (246.5 grains). The pure gold content was 226 2/623 grains (14.6448 g).Interesting fact
The 2 Pounds - George IV (Shield reverse) coin from the United Kingdom has a unique feature - it has a inverted effigy of King George IV, which means that the king's head is depicted upside down. This was a deliberate design choice made by the artist, William Wyon, to symbolize the king's controversial and tumultuous reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1826 | 450 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - George IV (Shield reverse) 1824-1826 coin.
