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1 Shilling - George IV 1st portrait; 1st reverse

Features

Issuer United Kingdom
King George IV (1820-1830)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1821
Value 1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 5.66 g
Diameter 24 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
23722
References KM# 679
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Sp# 3810
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

Obverse

Laureate portrait of King George IV left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIUS D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F : D :
B.P.

Translation: George by the Grace of God King of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Reverse

Crowned and garnished shield of arms with natioal flower emblems around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ANNO 1821

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen

Mint

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

Comments

The standard weight of these coins was 2/11 troy ounce (87.3 grains).

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1821  Photo 2 463 100 $ 30 $ 35 $ 41 $ 71 $ 150 $ 430 100%
1821  Photo $ 2200 Proof 1.5%

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Actual silver weight: 0.168 oz
Current silver price: 73.38 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Heritage Auctions
2026 January 26 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61586
Lot 23152
Internet Archive
26 Jan 2026 1821 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 1250.50
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232526
Lot 64276
Internet Archive
19 Jun 2025 1821 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 228.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232509
Lot 64201
Internet Archive
20 Feb 2025 1821 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 276.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232502
Lot 62233
Internet Archive
2 Jan 2025 1821 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Heritage Auctions
2024 September 8 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61403
Lot 25180
Internet Archive
8 Sep 2024 1821 UNC
(NGC MS66+)
USD 1560.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232435
Lot 65288
Internet Archive
22 Aug 2024 1821 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344
Lot 25285
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2023 1821 UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Katz
Auction 90
Lot 503
Internet Archive
18 Jul 2023 1821 UNC USD 280.96
(EUR 242.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232222
Lot 61555
Internet Archive
26 May 2022 1821 UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Obverse Cleaned))
USD 71.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232139
Lot 65486
Internet Archive
29 Sep 2021 1821 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 576.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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