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Coin - Half-Sovereign, George IV, Great Britain, 1821
Reg. No: NU 930
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- Summary:
- Gold coin; Denomination: Half-Sovereign
Royal Mint, London
George IV (1820-1830), 1st. Issue
A half-sovereign was current at 10 shillings - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 19 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 3.988 g (Weight) |
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| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Mint, London, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| DateEra: | 1821 AD |
| Denomination: | Half Sovereign |
| Obverse Description: | Laureate head of the King facing left; below in small lettering the artist's initials, B.P. (Benedetto Pistrucci); around, GEORGIUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: |
| Reverse Description: | Crowned and garnished shield bearing the Royal arms; around, ANNO 1821 |
| Edge Description: | Milled |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Gold |
| Issued By: | King George IV, England, Great Britain, 1821 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1821 |
| Artist: | Benedetto Pistrucci - Royal Mint, London |
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