Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Halfcrown
Royal Mint, London
George IV (1820-1830), 2nd. Issue
A halfcrown was current at 2 shillings and 6 pence
Obverse Description
Laureate head of the King facing left; below in small lettering the artist's initials, B.P. (Benedetto Pistrucci); around, GEORGIUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D:
Reverse Description
At centre crowned shield bearing the Royal arms encircled by the Garter with motto HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE and Collar of the Order; around below, ANNO 1824
Edge Description
Milled
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1824 AD
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Overall Dimensions
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 13.997 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3808 Pages
