King George IV era halfpenny - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
halfpenny
George IV
1820 to 1830
Values, images, and specifications for British
half penny coins from 1820 to 1830.
George IV ascended to the
throne in 1820, after his
fathers death (George III).
The first King George IV
United Kingdom halfpenny
was minted in 1825, and
the last in 1827.
The King George IV era UK halfpenny obverse features the
laureate head of George IV facing left, with the date below.
The reverse shows the helmed Britannia, seated facing right,
holding a trident, her hand resting on a shield.
In the exergue below is a rose, thistle, and shamrock,
symbolising the union of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
Retailing from £5 to
over £360, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £3 to
over £270, depending
on grade and condition.
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Prior to ascension, George IV served as
Prince Regent from 1811 until 1820, due
to his fathers ill health. Dubbed 'the first
gentleman of England', he was disliked by the
general population for his extravagance and
lack of leadership during the Napoleonic wars.
1 halfpenny = 1/2 of a penny
= 1/24 of a shilling = 1/480 of a pound
Dates not minted: 1820 to 1824, 1828 to 1830
Retailing from £4 to
over £270, depending
on grade and condition.
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