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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 | 1854 Full Sovereign Gold Coin £ 950.00 |
 | 1892 Queen Victoria Half Sovereign Gold Coin – Jubilee Head – Shield – 22ct Gold £ 532.00 |
 | 1910 Edward VII Gold Half Sovereign Coin 22ct Gold £ 516.70 |
 | 1852 Victoria Sovereign Gold Coin Shield Reverse £ 895.00 |
 | 22ct Full Gold Sovereign Coin 1887 Victoria Jubilee Head £ 895.00 |
 | 1824 George IIII Gold Full Sovereign £ 2,295.00 |
 | 1887 Gold Sovereign, Golden Jubilee, Victoria £ 1,140.03 |
 | 1893 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign – First Year Veiled Head – 22ct Gold £ 961.42 |
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