Great Britain · George I (1714–1727)
Quatre pence de Grande-Bretagne — George Ier (1717–1727)
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About this coin
This small silver denomination uses the crowned value rather than the Hanoverian shields of larger silver.
Obverse
The laureate, draped king faces right.
Script: Latin
Lettering
GEORGIVS DEI GRA
Translation
George, by the grace of God.
Reverse
The crowned numeral 4 divides the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering
MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX
4
Translation
King of Great Britain, France and Ireland.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark
Identification and varieties
Only recorded dates are listed. Early small silver served both monetary use and Maundy distributions; a separate ceremonial finish is not assumed.
Measurements
Approximate standard; surviving specimens vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1717 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1721 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1723 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1727 | London (Tower) | None | Small reverse letters and date |