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1 Penny - George IV 2nd issue

Features

Issuer United Kingdom
King George IV (1820-1830)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1825-1827
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1971)
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
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Sp# 3823
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 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 $ 11 $ 12 $ 660 18%
1825  Proof 0.3%
1826  Photo 5 913 000 $ 2.30 $ 4.70 $ 14 $ 24 $ 31 $ 92 $ 450 80%
1826  Photo $ 960 Proof 0.7%
1827  Photo 1 451 500 $ 100 $ 790 8%

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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)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George IV (2nd issue)
Heritage Auctions
2026 May 11 The Abby Welsh Collection of British Coins Showcase Auction 61617
Lot 22197
Internet Archive
11 May 2026 1825 UNC
(NGC MS63 Red and Brown)
USD 671.00
(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)
Heritage Auctions
2025 March 16 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61483
Lot 21166
Internet Archive
16 Mar 2025 1825 UNC
(NGC MS65 Brown)
USD 750.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232503
Lot 63172
Internet Archive
9 Jan 2025 1825 UNC
(NGC MS62 Brown)
USD 276.00
(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 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 302.71
(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
2026 May 11 The Abby Welsh Collection of British Coins Showcase Auction 61617
Lot 22198
Internet Archive
11 May 2026 1826 UNC
(NGC MS62 Brown)
USD 341.60
(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
2026 January 22 - 23 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction 3130
Lot 35133
Internet Archive
22 Jan 2026 1826 UNC
(NGC MS64 Brown)
USD 561.20
(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
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232547
Lot 63194
Internet Archive
13 Nov 2025 1826 UNC
(NGC MS61 Brown)
USD 204.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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