United Kingdom
shilling
KGIV 1825
bare head
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
Based on European Grading System
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',
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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 |