1825 halfcrown

Description

King George IV Reign, 1820-1830.

1825 Halfcrown.

2nd Portrait, 3rd reverse.

Obverse: Smaller uncrowned bust of George IV to the left, legend around, date below.

Engraver: William Wyon.

Legend: .GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA. (George the Fourth by the Grace of God).

Reverse: Helmeted arms with garland.

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen.

Legend: BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF: (KING OF THE BRITAINS DEFENDER OF THE  FAITH
GOD AND MY RIGHT)

Silver, 0.925, 14.14g, 0.4205oz. ASW, 32mm.

Mintage: 2,259,000.

Catalogue: Spink, 3809, KM #695.

Grade: VF, Edge damage at 2.30 O'clock, possible reverse cleaning.