George IV (1820-30), Shilling, 1821, first reverse

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George IV (1820-30), Shilling, 1821, laureate head left, B.P [Benedetto Pistrucci] below neck, legend reads GEORGIUS IIII DG BRITANNIAR REX FD. Rev, crowned garnished shield of arms, six strings to…
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George IV (1820-30), Shilling, 1821, laureate head left, B.P [Benedetto Pistrucci] below neck, legend reads GEORGIUS IIII DG BRITANNIAR REX FD. Rev, crowned garnished shield of arms, six strings to Irish harp, emblems surrounding, reads ANNO – 1821 (S.3810; Bull.2396; ESC.1247).

Handsome cabinet tone, some light surface markings, few nicks. Portrait well struck with good definition in the hair. Reverse, fields clearer, quartered coat of arms in full coverage, some flatness in Hanoverian arms. About extremely fine.

Ex Roger Gainer, bought 1971

Specification

Period 1820 - 1820
Date 1821
Coin Group

British

Denomination

Shillings

Coin Ruler

George IV

Country

England

Coin House

House of Hanover

Metal

Silver

Mint Mark

1st reverse/ garnished shield

References S.3810; Bull.2396; ESC.1247

Provenance

Ex Roger Gainer, bought 1971

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