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1 Sovereign, England, 1826

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) sovereign coin
United Kingdom, 1826
Obverse Image: Head of King George IV facing left.
Obverse Text: GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA / 1826
Reverse Image: Crowned shield.
Reverse Text: BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
head of government
George IV King of the United Kingdom
date made
1826
associated date
1826
Credit Line
Estate of Josiah K. Lilly
Physical Description
gold (overall material)
Measurements
overall: .15 cm x 2.21 cm; 1/16 in x 7/8 in
Object Name
coin
after treatment
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