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½ Dollar – British West Indies

Standard circulation coins

Context

Years: 1821–1822

Issuer: British West Indies

Ruler: George IV

Currency:

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1

Material

Diameter: 32 mm

Weight: 13.48 g

Silver weight: 12.02 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 89.2% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #4

Numista: #20291

Value

Bullion value: $33.01

Obverse

Inscription:

GEORGIVS IV D:G: BRITANNIARUM REX F:D:

Translation:

George IV by the Grace of God King of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse

Inscription:

COLONIAR: BRITAN: MONET:

II II

1822

Translation:

Money of the British Colonies

II II

1822

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: William Wyon

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1821	—	1	Proof
1822	—	—
1822	—	—	Proof

💎 Extremely Rare