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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 | 1824 George IV Full Gold Sovereign Coin £ 1,179.70 |
 | 1824 GEORGE IV GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN RARE HIGH GRADE AU GRADE £ 1,350.00 |
 | 1824 Sovereign PCGS AU58 - George IV Laureate Head British Gold Coin*813 £ 2,400.00 |
 | KING GEORGE THE IIII 1820 GOLD SOVEREIGN MS60 £ 3,350.00 |
 | Gold Half Sovereign Coin 22ct Edward VII 1906 VGC £ 414.70 |
 | 1902 Half Sovereign - Edward VII - 22ct Gold 3.994 g * £ 414.70 |
 | Gold Sovereign - aUNC - 1925 London King George V British Gold Coin 22ct 8g £ 1,158.00 |
 | 1875 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 919.60 |
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