Coin - Halfcrown, George IV, Great Britain, 1825

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Summary:: Silver coin; Denomination: Halfcrown
Royal Mint, London
George IV (1820-1830), 3rd. Issue

A halfcrown was current at 2 shillings and 6 pence.
Acquisition Information:: Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976

Themes this item is part of:	George McArthur, Collector & Baker (1842-1903), Royal Mint, London, William Wyon, Medallist & Engraver (1795-1851), Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, William Wyon, Medallist (1795-1851), The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection
Primary Classification:	COINS
Secondary Classification:	Great Britain
Tertiary Classification:	working strikes
DateEra:	1825 AD
Denomination:	Halfcrown
Obverse Description:	Bare head of the King facing left; around, GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA; below, 1825
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
Shape:	Round
Material:	Silver
Issued By:	King George IV, England, Great Britain, 1825
Mint:	Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1825
Artist:	William Wyon - Royal Mint, London
Artist:	Jean Merlen
Bibliography:	[Thesis] Lugton, Mary E. 1989. George McArthur of Maldon: his Life and his Book Collection. [Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon. [Book], Philip Skingley - Spink & Sons Ltd., Coins of England and the United Kingdom, Spink & Son Ltd., London, 2007, Spink 3809 Pages