Obverse

Laureate portrait of King George IV facing left, legend around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA
· 1825 ·

Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God

Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse

Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, legend around and national flower emblems in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:

Unabridged legend: Britanniarum Rex Fidei Defensor

Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Engraver: William Wyon

Edge

Plain

Mint

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

Comments

The standard weight of these pieces was 48 to the pound or one third ounce avoirdupois (145.8 grains).

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