Summary
Gold coin; Denomination: Half-Sovereign
Royal Mint, London
George IV (1820-1830), 3rd. Issue
A half-sovereign was current at 10 shillings
Obverse Description
Bare head of the King facing left; around, GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA; below, 1828
Reverse Description
Crowned and garnished shield bearing the Royal arms; around, BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:
Edge Description
Milled
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), A.H. Baldwin & Son Ltd, 15 Mar 1976
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Acknowledgement
Purchased, Felton Bequest, 1929
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Date Issued
1928 AD
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Material
Gold
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Overall Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.999 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 3804 Pages
