George IV, 1826 Shilling
$24
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Obverse: Uncwowned bust left.
Engraver: William Wyon.
Legend: GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA . 1826 . (George the Fourth by the Grace of God.)
Reverse: Crowned lion passant atop crown, legend around, national flower emblems below.
Legend: BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR, (King of the Britains Defender of the Faith.)
Catalogue: Spink# 3812, KM# 694.
Royal mint, Tower Hill, London, 6,351,800.
Silver, 0.925, 0.1682 oz. ASW, 5.66g.
Grade: Fine, toned, higher points cleaned, likely a detecting find with a tell tail gauge on the reverse and edge nick.