The 1828 Gold SovereignThis type of reverse is described as a Crowned Shield. It has a mantle inscribed edge. This year is rare and the coin is valued over £25,000 in EF.
King George IV’s Bare Head can be seen on the obverse of the coin. Note the spelling on the legend as GEORGIUS IV, unlike previous coins which used IIII.Sovereigns issued from 1817 to 1837 are often described as ‘Early King’ sovereigns. King George III, King George IV and King William IV are all depicted on sovereigns minted during these years.
Image credit: The Royal Mint.
Mintage: 386,182 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1828
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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 | Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 421.00 |
 | KING GEORGE THE IV 1828 HALF GOLD SOVEREIGN £ 1,250.00 |
 | KING GEORGE THE III 1820 GOLD SOVEREIGN - MINT STATE £ 2,799.00 |
 | 1878 Queen Victoria Shield Back Young Head Full Gold Sovereign Coin Cased £ 1,179.70 |
 | 1912 Half Sovereign Gold Coin - King George V £ 440.20 |
 | George IV 1825 Gold Full Sovereign S.3801 VF+ grade £ 2,002.00 |
 | 2000 Gold Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Fourth Head £ 463.26 |
 | 1899 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Coin - St George & Dragon Reverse £ 822.70 |
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