1/2 Dollar - George IV

Issuer British West Indies
Year 1821-1822
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Dollar
Currency Dollar
Composition Silver (.892)
Weight 13.48 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) William Wyon
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#4, Pr#8
Obverse description Coat of arms on ornate shield
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GEORGIVS IV D:G: BRITANNIARUM REX F:D:
(Translation: George by the Gods grace king of Britain, defender of faith)
Reverse description Crown over anchor
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering COLONIAR: BRITAN: MONET: II II 1822
(Translation: Colonial money of Britain)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1821 - Proof; unique - 1
1822 - 1822/1 - 89 000
1822 - Mintage included in 1822/1 -
1822 - Proof -
Numisquare ID 6371123370
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