George IV *1826* Silver Sixpence - Original British Coin - VF

King George 1V 1826 Silver Sixpence in VF Condition.

This coin features the second type head & third reverse

The first George 1V bust was designed by Benedetto Pistrucci. The reverses of the sixpences was the same as the reverse of the larger shillings. The first used for 1821 only, featured a crowned ornate shield with a large rose under it. The second reverse used from 1824 to 1826 inclusive, featured a squarer shield with a circular garter surrounding it, and no rose beneath it. The third reverse which is only found with the second obverse (the design by william Wyon) was a complete change and features a lion standing on a crown.

George 1V 1820 - 1830

Mintage 689,040

Diameter 19mm

Weight 2.827

.925  Fine Silver

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