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5 Pounds - George IV
1826 year| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 g | - |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1826 |
| Value | 5 Pounds |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13191 |
|---|---|
| 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 five sovereign was 1 177/623 troy ounce (616.4 grains). The pure gold content was 565 5/623 grains (36.6119 g).Mintage includes lettered edge patterns KM#Pn96
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - George IV 1826 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Gold (.9167) weighing 39.94 g is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of King George IV in 1821, but it was not released until 1826 due to a delay in the approval process.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1826 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - George IV 1826 coin.
