Coin | Crown 1826 (Proof only) |
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The edge lettering reads "DECUS ET TUTAMEN. ANNO REGNI SEPTIMO." (An ornament and a guard. Regnal year 7.). Proof only. |
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Obverse | |
Bare head of King George IV facing left; around, GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA; below, 1826. |
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Reverse | |
At centre garnished shield bearing the Royal arms surmounted by a crowned helmet and with lambrequins; below on a scroll the motto of the Garter, DIEU ET MON DROIT; around, BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF: |
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Reverse Inscription |
DIEU ET MON DROIT BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF: |
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Edge | Inscribed (raised lettering) | Edge Inscription | DECUS ET TUTAMEN. ANNO REGNI SEPTIMO. |
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Notes | This rare crown is not listed in Davenport; perhaps he dismissed it as a pattern. |
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