The 1824 Gold Sovereign - George IVGeorge IV gold sovereign, with the laureated head of George IV. This first type (1821-1825) shows St George on the back, in 1825 this was changed to a crowned shield. (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 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.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 3,767,904 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1824. See Coins and Events of 1824
Monarch/Ruler: George IV (1820-1830)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Gold Sovereign coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1822 George IV Sovereign £ 1,077.70 |
 | George IV 1824 Gold Half Sovereign S.3803 Fine grade £ 1,071.00 |
 | 1913 King George v Gold Half Sovereign Coin, 3.99g, 22ct £ 435.10 |
 | 1869 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign - Young Head / Shield Back £ 925.00 |
 | Half gold sovereign coin 1896 22ct Victoria Veiled Head £ 445.30 |
 | Queen Victoria 22ct Gold Sovereign Coin 1886 D.G. Britanniar Melbourne Preloved £ 1,000.00 |
 | 1822 George IV Gold Sovereign 22ct Gold Early Sovereign Rare Date Historic Coin £ 1,281.69 |
 | 1821 Gold Sovereign, George IV laureate head £ 1,488.80 |
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