Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Halfcrown
Royal Mint, London
George IV (1820-1830), 3rd. Issue
A halfcrown was current at 2 shillings and 6 pence.
Obverse Description
Bare head of the King facing left; around, GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA; below, 1826
Reverse Description
At centre garnished shield bearing the Royal arms surmounted by a crowned helmet and with lambrequins; below on a scroll the motto of the Garter, DIEU ET MON DROIT; around, BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:
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
1826 AD
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Overall Dimensions
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 14.124 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 3809 Pages
