United Kingdom
shilling
George IV
1820 to 1830
Values, images, and specifications for British
shilling 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 shilling
was minted in 1821, and the
last in 1829.
The King George IV era United Kingdom shilling had two different
obverse designs, and three reverse designs.
Obverse 1 (1821 to 1825) laureate head.
Obverse 2 (1825 to 1829) bare head, with date below.
Reverse 1 (1821) crowned shield with date below.
Reverse 2 (1823 to 1825) crowned shield in a garter, with date below.
Reverse 3 (1825 to 1829) lion standing on the royal crown.
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.
12 pennies = 1 shilling = 1/20 of a pound
Dates not minted: 1822, 1828, 1830
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