1826 George IV Half Penny S3824

Description

1826 George IV Halfpenny

S3824

Obverse

Laureate portrait of King George IV facing left, legend around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA
· 1826 ·

Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God

Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse

Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, legend around and national flower emblems in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:

Unabridged legend: Britanniarum Rex Fidei Defensor

Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Engraver: William Wyon