1820 Half Crown George IV S3807

Description

1820 Half Crown George IV

S3807

Obverse

First laureate portrait of King George IV left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D:

Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God King of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Reverse

First crowned and mantled shield of arms (heavier garnishing), national flower emblems around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ANNO 1820

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen