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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 | 1876 Queen Victoria, Young Head, Shield Back Half Sovereign Gold Coin. Die 74 £ 613.60 |
 | 1824 George IIII Gold Full Sovereign £ 2,295.00 |
 | KING GEORGE THE III 1820 GOLD SOVEREIGN - MINT STATE £ 2,799.00 |
 | KING GEORGE THE IIII 1824 GOLD SOVEREIGN £ 2,450.00 |
 | 1824 King George IV 22ct Gold Half Sovereign Sigma Tested XF-AU Condition Scarce £ 1,299.00 |
 | George IV 1825 Gold Full Sovereign S.3801 VF+ grade £ 2,002.00 |
 | 1899 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Coin - St George & Dragon Reverse £ 822.70 |
 | 1900 Queen Victoria Old head Full Gold Sovereign £ 1,026.70 |
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