King George IV era shilling - United Kingdom
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) rampant lion standing on crown.
Retailing from £7 to
over £425, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £20 to
over £675, 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.
12 pennies = 1 shilling = 1/20 of a pound
Dates not minted: 1822, 1828, 1830
Retailing from £6 to
over £450, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £8 to
over £500, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £30 to
over £1,500, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £5 to
over £255, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £15 to
over £710, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £10 to
over £550, depending
on grade and condition.
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