The 1822 Gold Sovereign - George IVGeorge IV gold sovereign. This first type (1821-1825) shows St George on the back, in 1825 this was changed to a crowned shield. The year 1825 had both versions. SCBC: 3800.
Sovereigns issued from 1817 to 1837 are often described as ‘Early King’ sovereigns. King George III, King George IV and King William IV are all depicted on sovereigns minted during these years.
The reverse shows Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George and the dragon.
The Obverse, also by Benedetto Pistrucci, shows King George IV’s Laureate Head.The value of your sovereign will be heavily dependent on the date and condition.
Images credit: CNG.
Mintage: 6,356,787 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1822. See Coins and Events of 1822
Monarch/Ruler: George IV (1820-1830)
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 THE IIII 1822 GOLD SOVEREIGN , Laur Head - George & Dragon £ 1,575.00 |
 | 1822 George IIII Gold Full Sovereign - Scarce High Grade £ 2,650.00 |
 | GEORGE THE IIII 1822 GOLD SOVEREIGN , Laur Head - George & Dragon AU53 £ 2,048.00 |
 | 1822 Sovereign GOLD coin Great Britain 1 Sov NGC AU55 George IV laureate head Au £ 2,495.00 |
 | Gold plated Full sovereign King George Head British coin years 1822 £ 25.77 |
 | George IV 1822 Gold Sovereign S.3800 Fine grade, edge knock at 7 o'clock £ 1,479.00 |
 | 1821 Gold Sovereign Full, George IV laureate head £ 2,640.00 |
 | King George 1V 1826 Sovereign, NGC Grade XF 40 / GF £ 1,536.70 |
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