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 Sovereigns coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | Rare NGC Graded 1824 George IV Gold Half Sovereign - Marsh 405 Great Britain £ 1,495.00 |
 | GEORGE THE IIII 1824 GOLD SOVEREIGN , Laur Head - George & Dragon £ 2,363.00 |
 | GEORGE THE IIII 1824 GOLD SOVEREIGN , Laur Head - George & Dragon £ 2,363.00 |
 | George IV 1824 Gold Half Sovereign S.3803 Fine grade £ 1,071.00 |
 | 1826 King George IV Full Gold Sovereign Coin 22ct Gold £ 1,930.00 |
 | Great Britain George IIII IV Gold Sovereign 1823 PCGS AU Details RARE Date £ 1,837.60 |
 | 1821 Gold Sovereign Full, George IV laureate head £ 2,640.00 |
 | 1891 London mint Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Full Sovereign - Beautiful condition £ 1,128.70 |
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