1820 shilling value - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
shilling
George III
1820
What is a 1820 British shilling coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1820 shilling from the UK.
The retail value of a
1820 British shilling can
range from £5 to over
£180, depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £5 | £15 | £30 | £100 | £140 | £180+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1820 United Kingdom shilling reverse shows
the UK coat of arms with the royal crown above,
surrounded by a garter with the Anglo-Norman
motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter,
'HONI SOIT Q MAL Y PENSE'.
The shield quadrants show three lions representing
England, one lion representing Scotland, and a harp
representing Ireland. In the center is a crowned shield
with the Hanoverian arms.
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The obverse features the laureate head of
King George III facing right, with the legend:
'GEOR:III D:G:' to the left, 'BRITT:REX F:D:'
to the right, and the date below.
images courtesy of Kos Coins
Notes:
Last King George III era UK shilling.
| Monarch | King George III |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 5.65 grams |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 7,975,440 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Reverse | Thomas Wyon |
1820 United Kingdom
shilling specifications
1820 United Kingdom
shilling design
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |