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1825 shilling value - UK - bare head

United Kingdom

shilling

KGIV 1825

bare head

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What is a 1825 British shilling coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1825 shilling from the UK.

The retail value of a 1825

'bare head' British shilling

can range from £6 to over

£280, 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
£6 £16 £40 £120 £200 £280+

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 1825 'bare head' UK shilling reverse

shows a rampant lion standing on the

royal crown, with a rose, thistle, and

shamrock below. The surrounding legend

reads 'BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI

DEFENSOR'.


primary varieties: 'laureate head', 'bare head',

'5 over 3', and 'I for 1'

1825 UK shilling reverse, bare head

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Close-up images

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laureate head
bare head
shield and garter
lion and crown
1825 UK shilling obverse, bare head

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The obverse features the bare head of

King George IV facing left, with the legend

'GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA', and date below.

images courtesy of GB Classic Coins

Notes:

Bare head obverse, rampant lion reverse.

Monarch King George IV
Edge reeded
Weight 5.65 grams
Diameter 23.5 mm
Comp 92.5% silver
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 2,459,160 (inc varieties)
Scarcity relatively common for period

 

Obverse William Wyon
Reverse William Wyon


1825 United Kingdom

shilling specifications

bare head


1825 United Kingdom

shilling design

bare head

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Grading Terms

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