Great Britain · George III (1760–1820)
Grande-Bretagne Quatre pence — George III, chiffre en fil (1792)
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About this coin
The unusually thin 4 gives this dated issue its wire-money description.
Obverse
The older king faces right, laureate and draped.
Script: Latin
Lettering
GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA
Translation
George III, by the grace of God.
Reverse
A slender crowned 4 appears above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1792 | London (Tower) | None | Thin numeral 4 |