1819 Gold Sovereign – George III

1819 Sovereign Obverse

The 1819 Gold Sovereign - George III

With a mintage of only 3,574, this makes this Sovereign one of the rarest - and consequently demands a high price. About 10 are known to exist, but if you'd like one then don't expect much change out of £200,000.

King George III’s portrait can be seen on the obverse of the coin and Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George and the dragon is depicted on the reverse.

There is also a rumour that there was just one proof - which is currently lost.

Image credit: The Royal Mint.
 
Mintage: 3,574 (may include coins in sets)
SCBC: 3785
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1819. See Coins and Events of 1819
Monarch/Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Gold Sovereign coins and see which Gold Sovereign coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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George III 1820 Sovereign, open 2
George III 1820 Sovereign, open 2
£ 2,706.00
1817 Sovereign - George III British Gold Coin*857
1817 Sovereign - George III British Gold Coin*857
£ 1,975.00
1817 George III Gold Half Sovereign - Stunning Quality
1817 George III Gold Half Sovereign - Stunning Quality
£ 1,450.00
1820 Gold Sovereign, George  III
1820 Gold Sovereign, George III
£ 1,550.00
George III 1820 Sovereign, open 2, final date
George III 1820 Sovereign, open 2, final date
£ 3,520.00
1820 Gold Half Sovereign, George III
1820 Gold Half Sovereign, George III
£ 1,150.00
2020 Gold Sovereign King George III Privy NGC MS70 Matte Royal Mint
2020 Gold Sovereign King George III Privy NGC MS70 Matte Royal Mint
£ 1,299.99
George III 1809 Half-Guinea, 7th bust
George III 1809 Half-Guinea, 7th bust
£ 975.00

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