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1821 shilling value - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

shilling

George IV

1821

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What is a 1821 British shilling coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1821 shilling from the UK.

The retail value of a

1821 British shilling can

range from £7 to over

£425, depending on grade,

condition, desirability, and

demand.


Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
£7 £20 £50 £175 £300 £425+

Values are in UK Pounds

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.

The 1821 United Kingdom shilling reverse shows

the UK coat of arms with the royal crown above,

thistle to the left and shamrock to the right.

Below is 'ANNO', a rose, and the date.


The top left and bottom right shields show

three lions representing England, the top right

shows one lion for Scotland, and the bottom

left shows a harp for Ireland. In the center is

a crowned shield with the Hanoverian arms.

1821 UK shilling reverse

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1821 UK shilling obverse

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The obverse features the laureate head of

King George IV facing left, with the legend:

'GEORGIUS IIII D:G:' to the left, and

'BRITANNIAR:REX F:D:' to the right.

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Notes:

First King George IV era UK shilling.

Monarch King George IV
Edge reeded
Weight 5.65 grams
Diameter 23.5 mm
Comp 92.5% silver
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 2,463,120
Scarcity less common for period

 

Obverse Benedetto Pistrucci
Reverse Jean Baptiste Merlen


1821 United Kingdom

shilling specifications


1821 United Kingdom

shilling design

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Grading Terms

VG Very Good
F Fine
VF Very Fine
EF Extremely Fine
aUnc about Uncirculated
Unc Uncirculated