1829 George IV Graded Silver Shilling Coin

1829 George IV Silver Shilling. The coin features the bare head portrait of George IV on the obverse and the crown with lion reverse.

1829 George IV Silver Shilling. The coin features the bare head portrait of George IV on the obverse and the crown with lion reverse.

Under George IV, there were two issues, one with a large crowned and garnished shield, then a shield in garter.

Origin of the Shilling

The shilling was originally a unit of account dating back to Anglo-Saxon times. A shilling, worth twelve pence, was the value of a sheep in the Anglo-Saxon era and larger value transactions were generally defined in terms of shillings.

Obverse

Bust of George IV facing left. The obverse inscription reads:

GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA 1826

Reverse

Featuring crowned shield thistle, surmounted by crowned lion. The reverse legend reads:

BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR

Key Information

Product ID	10524
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Silver
Silver Weight Troy Ounces	0.1680
Fineness/Carat	0.925 Sterling
Date	1829
Obverse Designer	William Wyon
Reverse Designer	William Wyon
Issuing Monarch	George IV (1820-1830)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

Delivery

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Delivery Option	Est. Delivery Time
Standard Delivery	2-3 working days
Special Delivery	Next day (1 working day)

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