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« on: July 28, 2008, 05:36:48 AM »

I recently discovered two coins in fine condition.  I put them away years ago, and forgot I had them.  I assume they are British pennies.

1826  George IV
1831  Gulielmus IIII

Obviously, the one I'm curious about is the second listed.

Is this also George IV?

Any information would be appreciated.

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« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2008, 05:39:08 AM »

That'd actually be William, not George. Cheesy  As for info...  I don't have my books handy.  I -=believe=- he was King right before Victoria was crowned Queen.
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« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2008, 06:33:18 AM »

That'd actually be William, not George. Cheesy  As for info...  I don't have my books handy.  I -=believe=- he was King right before Victoria was crowned Queen.

Indeed, he was her Uncle.  Vic and Wills got along right well, but Vic the QM did not get along well with Wills.
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« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2008, 09:35:14 AM »

Thanks.

I should have remembered that, but it has been right at 45 years since I studied English history.

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« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2008, 01:42:56 AM »

Oh I just love the way he says, "any information would be appreciated..."  Grin

We need to know the weight/size of these coins in order to know what denomination they are. Is it also value information?

In that case I need to know if you're using the British system for grading, which is sterner than some other systems...
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« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2008, 03:30:24 AM »

They look to be copper or bronze.

Brittania sitting by the seaside on both reverses.

Just a tad smaller than the cartwheel.

When one of our kids has the time, I'll have them post pictures.

The condition is great.  Maybe AU.

I can't detect any wear marks, especially on the George IV.

Wish I could find my English Coins book.  I think it's loaned out.

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« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2008, 05:30:54 AM »

If the condition is 'aUNC' ?? i reckon it's EF and those sound like half-Pennies to me. I assume by 'the cartwheel' you mean the one Penny cartwheel and not the two-penny!

If those really are both aUNC/EF British, they could be worth about 50 quid each! in the right place  Shocked

I would have to see it to believe it...  Cool
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