George IV, 1821 Farthing
$17
NZNDA member
Obverse type 1, the leaf-midribs behind ear are single raised lines.
Obverse: Laureate and draped bust of King George IV facing left, legend around.
Legend: GEORGIUS IIII DEI GRATIA. (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.
Legend: BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF: (King of the Britains Defender of the Faith).
Catalogue: Spink# 3822, KM# 677.
Bronze, 4.72g, 22mm, edge plain.
Grade: Obverse flan corrosion, reverse digs, otherwise aVF.
