Great Britain · George III (1760–1820)
大不列颠四便士硬币——乔治三世，年轻头像（1763–1786）
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About this coin
The young portrait and divided reverse date identify the first fourpence series of the reign.
Obverse
A youthful laureate, draped bust faces right.
Script: Latin
Lettering
GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA
Translation
George III, 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
Tap an issue for details and places to find it.
| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1763 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1765 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1766 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1770 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1772 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1784 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1786 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1763 | London (Tower) | None | Proof | |||
| 1772 | London (Tower) | None | 1772 over 1770 | |||
| 1776 | London (Tower) | None | Defective 6 resembling 5 | |||
| 1780 | London (Tower) | None | Large obverse letters |