Obverse

Laureate and draped bust of King George IV facing left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIUS IIII DEI GRATIA.

Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Reverse

Seated figure of Britannia facing right with lion at her feet, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag and olive branch in right, legend around, date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:
1821.

Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Plain

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

The standard weight was one sixth ounce avoirdupois (72 11/12 grains) although can vary between 4.6-4.9g.