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George IV Half Crown
1821-1823

GEORGE IV HALF CROWN
1820-1829

Courtesy of Chris Perkins
www.predecimal.com

The first obverse was by Benedetto Pistrucci.

The second obverse was designed by William Wyon,

There are three different reverses for George IV half crowns
and they were all designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen.

The first reverse features House of Hanover coat of arms
shield and crown above, and ANNO ("In the year of (Our)
Lord") the date, and a rose below. It was used in 1821 only.

The second reverse again features House of Hanover coat of
arms shield and crown above surrounded by a garter, and
St. George slaying the dragon below.

The third reverse again features House of Hanover coat of
arms shield and knights helmet above, with elaborate plumes
behind the helmet and the top of the shield. It has Dieu et
mon droit below which is French for God and my right (to
govern).

1820-1829 Silver, 14.1 grams, 32mm Diameter.