Summary
Proof copper coin; Denomintation: Penny
Royal Mint, London
King George IV (1820-1830)
Obverse Description
Laureate head of the King facing left; around, GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA; below, 1826
Reverse Description
Britannia seated facing right resting right hand on a shield, and holding a trident in her left hand; around, BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:; in exergue, a rose, a thistle and a shamrock combined
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1826 AD
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Material
Copper
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Overall Dimensions
34 mm (Outside Diameter), 18.884 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 3823 Pages
