1 Penny - George IV 2nd issue

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King George IV (1820-1830)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1825-1827
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Copper
Weight 18.9 g
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness 2.6 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 August 1971
Number
N#
8083
References KM# 693,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# 3823
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Laureate portrait of King George IV facing left, legend around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA
· 1825 ·

Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God

Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse

Seated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, legend around and national flower emblems in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:

Unabridged legend: Britanniarum Rex Fidei Defensor

Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Engraver: William Wyon

Edge

Plain

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

The standard weight of these pieces was 24 to the pound avoirdupois (2/3 ounce or 291.7 grains each).

There are reports suggesting that the 1827 mintage was shipped to Tasmania, Australia, possibly via the British West Indies, and a large percentage was lost or damaged, making the year type a scarce issue but these reports seem little more than conjecture, with no evidential data.

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1825  Photo 1 075 200 $ 3.20 $ 11 $ 19 $ 370 19%
1825  0.18% Proof
1826  Photo 5 913 000 $ 1.70 $ 4.10 $ 13 $ 21 $ 32 $ 250 $ 450 81%
1826  Photo $ 800 0.7% Proof
1827  Photo 1 451 500 $ 98 7%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344
Lot 25294
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2023 1825 UNC
(NGC MS63 Brown)
USD 222.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344
Lot 25293
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2023 1825 UNC
(NGC MS64 Brown)
USD 360.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344
Lot 25292
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2023 1825 UNC
(NGC MS65 Brown)
USD 2040.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 638
Internet Archive
10 Jun 2023 1825 AU USD 281.26
(EUR 261.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232407
Lot 63222
Internet Archive
8 Feb 2024 1826 UNC
(PCGS MS65 Brown)
USD 840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)
Heritage Auctions
2024 January 16 - 18 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3114
Lot 33635
Internet Archive
16 Jan 2024 1826 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344
Lot 25296
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2023 1826 UNC
(NGC MS63 Brown)
USD 124.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344
Lot 25295
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2023 1826 UNC
(NGC MS64+ Brown)
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 640
Internet Archive
10 Jun 2023 1826 UNC USD 290.96
(EUR 270.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232316
Lot 63421
Internet Archive
13 Apr 2023 1826 UNC
(NGC MS65 Brown)
USD 576.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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