Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Shilling
Royal Mint, London
King George IV (1820-1830), 2nd Issue
The shilling is a 12 pence coin.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of the King facing left; below, the artist's initials, B.P. (Benedetto Pistrucci); around, GEORGIUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F: D:
Reverse Description
Within the Garter with motto, HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, a crowned square shield bearing the royal arms; around below, ANNO 1825
Edge Description
milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Dr William Howat, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1825 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Previous Collection
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.434 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 3811 Pages
