1/8 Dollar - George IV

Issuer British West Indies
Year 1820-1822
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/8 Dollar
Currency Dollar
Composition Silver (.892)
Weight 3.37 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) William Wyon
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#2, Pr#11-12
Obverse description Coat of arms on ornate shield
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GEORGIVS IV D:G: BRITANNIARUM REX F:D:
(Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God King of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
Reverse description Crown over anchor
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering COLONIAR: BRITAN: MONET: VIII VIII 1822
(Translation: Colonial money of Britain)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1820 - - 120 000
1820 - Proof -
1822 - 1822/0 - 142 000
1822 - 1822/1; Mintage included in 1822/0 -
1822 - Mintage included in 1822/0 -
1822 - Proof -
Numisquare ID 3737619300
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