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1820 Halfcrown George IV Silver Coin

1820 Halfcrown George IV Silver Coin Reverse

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Buy a 1820 Halfcrown (George IV)

The first King George IV Halfcrown, dated 1820. George IV became King following the death of his father, King George III, on 29 January 1820. The younger George had previously acted as his father's regent for the better part of a decade. His first coins, including these Halfcrowns, display a fairly florid laureate bust of the King by Italian engraver Benedetto Pistrucci. This is paired with a crowned shield of arms reverse with national flower details, attributed to Jean Baptiste Merlen: a new design, introduced for the new reign. Halfcrowns of both George III and George IV were struck in 1820, and both are essential additions to a complete date run of these historic silver coins.
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Crowned Shield Reverse Design

The reverse of this coin was engraved by Jean Baptiste Merlen and shows a crowned and garnished shield of royal arms surrounded by national flowers (a rose, a shamrock and a thistle). The words 'ANNO 1820' are shown below.

King George IV First Portrait

Benedetto Pistrucci designed the left-facing laureate portrait of King George IV that appears on the obverse of 1820 Halfcrowns, along with an inscription that reads 'GEORGIUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F: D:'.

Struck In Sterling Silver

A new specification for Halfcrowns was established late in the reign of King George III. These coins were originally struck in 14/14 grams of .925 sterling silver and should measure 32 millimetres in diameter with a milled edge.

1820 Halfcrown Mintage Figures

Records indicate that 2,396,592 silver Halfcrowns were issued in 1820. This figure includes both Halfcrowns of George III and George IV, though the latter are understood to be slightly more common.

Historic British Coinage

These Georgian Halfcrowns are historic British coins that saw circulation in the 19th century. They will show signs of use typical of their age and grade, including wear to the high points, marks, toning, edge dings and scratches.