Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Halfcrown
Royal Mint, London
George IV (1820-1830), 1st. 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
Crowned and garnished shield bearing the Royal arms with a rose below, a thistle at left and a shamrock at right; around below, ANNO 1821
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
1821 AD
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Artist
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Overall Dimensions
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 13.486 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Thesis] Lugton, Mary E. 1989. George McArthur of Maldon: his Life and his Book Collection.
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3807 Pages
