Description
George IV, King of the United Kingdom 1820-1830 AD, Gold Two Pounds (15.95g, 28mm) dated 1823. Obverse: Bare Head of George IV facing left, legend around, “GEORGIUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D:”. Reverse: Figure of Saint George on horseback slaying the Dragon right, date “1823” in exergue. Edge: In raised letters, “DECUS ET TUTAMEN. ANNO REGNI IV.” (“An ornament and a safeguard, in the fourth year of the reign”). Spink-3798. Mark in field to right of horseman. Extremely Fine.